Topic: Hearts as ammo. MoF and future installments.

[symphonyofthorns]

This. Also glad that (at least so far) blue and red magic share the same meter.

I agree. I'm leaving final judgement until I actually play the game, but one meter for magic seems easier to track and work with.

[DragonSlayr81]

It probably has something to do with The Legend of Zelda using hearts as HP. Maybe they thought they would just have a different use for it.

The original Kid Icarus used them for currency. It's just one of the most basic classic video game staple in general. A lot of classic games used them as a means to replenish your energy. It's actually, for me, kinda nice to see this theme STILL exist in some games, despite all these years later. 

[CrashDiary27]

I personally dig the hearts for ammo...but im just a nostalgia freak. I wouldn't like it any other way.

[Dremn]

The more Akumajō Dracula traditions kept alive, the better.

[uzo]

Hearts reflect a the amount of courage in the character's heart. Courage leads to greater power, and combat versatility. Thus, it enables your sub weapon use when you have it, and disables it when you don't.

That's my take on it anyway.

[Vrakanox]

Hearts reflect a the amount of courage in the character's heart. Courage leads to greater power, and combat versatility. Thus, it enables your sub weapon use when you have it, and disables it when you don't.

That's my take on it anyway.

That makes a lot of sense actually, never thought of it that way.

[e105beta]

I personally don't care one way or the other, but having hearts back definitely makes me feel cozy and nostalgic.

[cecil-kain]

The more Akumajō Dracula traditions kept alive, the better.

This.   

[Johnny Alucard]

It definitely helps the LoS games feel more like classic Castlevania, but it's not entirely necessary. But really nice, I'm happy they're back.

Makes me wonder what else they've brought back