Yep. It's true. The game gets repetitive with killing, QTE, and platforming full of instant death traps. Too bad. I wanted to give this game a try, but after looking at the gameplay (and ending), I'll skip it...or wait until the price drop. Either way, it's not worth full retail.
But I do admit having the original Splatterhouses included is a plus for some of that gory nostalgia.