I'm beginning to think that Before Crisis and this new one aren't prequels or sequels, but spinoffs. With that in mind, Cloud probably won't be playable, so I automatically like it less, but I'll still get it (if I can).

This new one also seems to be more of an action type of game, and not an RPG. If it handles like Devil May Cry and Castlevania: Lament Of Innocense, then I'll like it .