One HELL of a game!!
The first thing you'll notice when you boot up the game is that you are treated to a NICE fmv sequence. If you were impressed by the use of fmv in Castlevania:PoR, you're in for a treat. There's several anime cutscenes sprinkled throughout the game, each one pleasing to the eyes. The in-game graphics are also nice. Although it's a 2D game, Lunar Knights has some very smooth and attractive sprites, with a great art style on top of it. There's even levels in space featuring 3D shooting segments. The graphics overall are GREAT.
The music is also quite nice. I don't think I've ever played a Konami game without good sound, and Lunar Knights continues this trend.
I'm not going to give away the story... but there are two heroes this time around. There's Lucian (a brawler character, wielding melee weapons), and Aaron (a shooter character, wielding ranged weapons). Each character has a transformation that makes quick work of your foes. The game is an exciting blend of RPG and action, using an isometric view.
In this game you can use Terrenials, which are these little guys that can make you attack with the power of the elements. The system is mapped to the L shoulder button and comes very handy in combat. There's plenty of bosses and enemies to vanquish, so you'll have to effectively use your abilities and weapons together to succeed.
There's an interesting story, full of different characters and situations. I wouldn't expect any less from a Kojima title. There's even a surprising amount of voice acting to enhance the experience. The game has a decent length, and even a 4-player battle mode (with download play).
I only have a few problems with the game. They've stripped the Wi-Fi features of the Japanese version, so local connection is your only choice. The game can be too easy at times. Also, since the game has an isometric view, movement can be kinda slippery. With these minor blemishes aside, Lunar Knights like its GBA predecessor, is a suprise hit that's worth every penny. This is an ABSOLUTE must-buy if you enjoyed the Boktai games, but fans of the action/RPG genre should definitely check this out too.