So far, I'm very pleased with the game (I just finished the hospital part after the Gorgon boss).
The stealth isn't that bad, but it sometimes is a bit confusing. Not a big deal compared to what people said, but I'm really open-minded.
The combat is excellent, and I have yet to try the relics and keep "training" my weapons! Very enjoying that.
The castle is BEAUTIFUL, it really is Castlevania there. The city is okay, not bad, but not perfect.
What bothers me most so far it the plot. That virus corruption stuff isn't fitting the game IMO. I would have prefered demons invading the city, instead of playing a remake of a zombie film.
I'm also a bit disappointed by the silence of Dracula. While Zobek and other characters won't stop talking, he really remains silent most of the time. Guess it's the way he is. MOAR CARLYLE PLZ!