Graphically, Circle of the Moon looks very nice. The backgrounds are all impressive, and while the game is a little too dark for the GBA's already dim screen, it has a crisp look to it. The only thing that holds the graphics back is a lack of animation--your character looks a little jerky when moving, particularly when running. The enemies aren't exactly fountains of animation, either. The soundtrack is full of great songs that emulate songs from earlier Castlevania games, but they also stand up just fine on their own. Additionally, the game's sound effects are very well done.
When all is said and done, Circle of the Moon is a game that really picks up where Symphony of the Night left off and stands out as one of the best portable adventures ever created. Anyone craving an amazing 2D adventure--not just Symphony of the Night fans--would be absolutely foolish to pass on this one.
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