I'd rate the game an A. Easily one of the best games of the year. I usually depend on critics reviews for the games I purchase, but I'm glad I took a chance here.
Game starts off slow, but builds in intensity as your combat cross moves expand and strength grows. Storyline also lures you in...
I can accept the fantasy elements of the game, but I hope they save the coolest villains (werewolves and vampires) and location (castle dracula) for the final stages.
I just bought this game yesterday, after much pondering between Red Dead and Alan Wake. I was a big Silent Hill fan, but loved the Elder Scrolls Oblivion as well, as least until I maxed out my stats and could kill anything without effort.