Harmony of Dissonance is just...not a terribly good CV game overall. I somehow played it like a dozen times and did even 100% complete it once (gotta have the most fashionable room in all of Castlevania, you know how that is), but it's absolutely not a game I would recommend over, say, either of the other two GBA titles or even SotN.

As for favorite CV? ...that would easily be CotM actually. I really like its aesthetics (even though back in the day shit was impossible to see) and level design, though I must admit that the game can be exceptionally rude at times, but I think it's a game that's better designed for rewarding players for good movement and ingenuity when it comes to tackling difficult scenarios (or just being a man of the Cross, that also works too), which I feel is most critically lacking in a few of the metroidvania entries. Beyond that it's Lament of Innocence (peak CV action imo, should replay on CRAZY at some point) and Order of Ecclesia (despite several literal linear levels, easily has the best combat design and customization system in the whole series).

Ohterwise, aside from doing some side grinding in Relink, I've been plugging away slowly at D5's scenario. She's such a gem, I'm really excited to see how her story ends!

But hey, you're here!

Yes, SMT V has a funny way of interrupting other games that, like, I haven't already beaten into oblivion. Working on my 100% Compendium before SMTV2 (ALL ABOARD THE HYPE TRAIN)

Goodness, I hope everything is okay! Also nice to see you getting into the Castlevania vibe! Out of curiosity which of the ones you've played is your favorite so far?