This was definitely an enjoyable one. Bloodlines is a bit on the easier and shorter than some of the other Castlevanias I have played before, but it's a tight and consistent experience.

Like many probably have said before, this game looks and sounds absolutely beautiful. It really takes everything it can out of the limited hardware to offer a memorable gothic experience, even showing couple clever visual tricks to show that the devs really knew what they were doing. While the level design itself is nothing really to call home about, the bosses managed to keep the pace up with their interesting designs and mechanics.

As a platformer, the game gets a pass from me. The controls feel really limited and stiff at times and while I didn't have to fight the controller itself at any point, it felt like every input needed to be firm and made with two week's notice. In the end, this didn't bother me too much since the game seems to rely more on spacing and careful actions rather than quick last-minute ones.

I can confidently recommend playing it if you're interested in more classic Castlevania games. There are two playable characters that offer some alternative routes to levels, so it even has some replay value.