Johnny vs. Castlevania: Rondo of Blood & Dracula X

It's time for a short return to the Castlevania franchise. In 1993, the next big title in the Castlevania line-up saw release exclusively in Japan. It wouldn't be until 2007 when American audiences could finally play it . How does Rondo of Blood stack up against the likes of such classics as Super Castlevania IV? Was the wait worth it at all?