The camera is the only thing that makes this game hard
graphics - now the graphics are good but ugly, it's just at that point where they mastered 2D and were starting 3D.
sound - The music is good in the few places where there is any and the sound FX are nice.
gameplay - Now the gameplay is pretty good with the only problems being a few annoying controls, a HORRIBLE camera, and some "stops you dead in your tracks" moments.
special charm - 3D castlevania. It sounds awesome
final feelings - It's a fun game with some serious problems that were fixed (sorta) in a later release. I say pick this up if you can get it cheap.
foot notes: it's only hard because of the camera.