Good Article.... but I think it's fine to express your opinion... as long as you aren't constantly whining about it.
I myself, find it less than perfect.... the way Diablo 3 is turning out to be.... but I thought and still think the same of Diablo 2. It didn't stop me playing the **** out of it. Of course, it wasn't gameplay, just atmosphere that Diablo used to attract me to the game.
I would like a darker Castlevania... but from what I've seen so far, this Castlevania looks great, with a gothic setting though brighter than CotM (Which was awesome) and some other CV.