Complex sentence: Also, the experience point system from most newer 2D Castlevania games has been taken out, reducing players to finding weapons and equipment as the only means of assisting the character, and leveling up sub-weapons and spells as a means of character growth.
Split into simpler sentences: Also, the experience point system from most newer 2D Castlevania games has been taken out, replaced by a character-specific leveling system. Some characters must find weapons and equipment in order to improve their character, while others must level up sub-weapons and spells as a means of character growth.