Carpathian Night Starring Bela Lugosi

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Carpathian Night Starring Bela Lugosi is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Tezcatek and was released on March 29, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

In "Carpathian Night Starring Bela Lugosi," players join Abbot Dorin and Irina Dracul in their quest to stop Dracula and his army of undead creatures from bringing eternal night to the world. Fight through hordes of zombies, vampires, werewolves, and other supernatural beings in the Borgo Pass and ultimately reach Castle Dracula to face the legendary vampire himself. This action-packed game brings Bela Lugosi's iconic portrayal of Dracula to life in a thrilling adventure.

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Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

music12 positive mentions

The game is a faithful homage to classic Castlevania titles, particularly capturing the spirit and atmosphere of the 16-bit era.
Graphics, audio, and controls are solid, with a great soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.
The inclusion of a skill tree and two playable characters adds depth and replayability, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.

The game is relatively short, with some players feeling it lacks sufficient content for the price.
There are issues with hit detection and platforming precision, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
The developer has been criticized for a lack of communication regarding future updates and improvements.

music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its gothic and catchy style, reminiscent of classic Castlevania titles, featuring notable remixes like Swan Lake and Night on Bald Mountain. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a key element that enhances the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience, with many noting that it significantly contributes to the game's appeal. Overall, the music is considered top-notch, complementing the excellent pixel art and level design.
- “The music is gothic and catchy, exactly what I look for in a game like this.”
- “A fun old school Castlevania platformer, great soundtrack including the remixes of Swan Lake and Night on Bald Mountain.”
- “The music slaps pretty hard in some levels and that is an important factor for me when I play Castlevania-style games.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Carpathian Night" is a nostalgic tribute to the 16-bit era of Castlevania games, particularly reminiscent of "Castlevania 4" and "Bloodlines." It features semi-linear levels, tight mechanics, and classic challenges, such as navigating bottomless pits, while maintaining high-quality graphics and music that enhance the overall experience.
- “Carpathian Night is a solid callback to the 16-bit era of the Castlevania series, with semi-linear levels to go through instead of the now prevalent metroidvania formula, a tight-knit gameplay, and complete with frustrating falls in bottomless pits.”
- “The music, atmosphere, gameplay, and graphics are all top-notch.”
- “Carpathian Night is a solid callback to the 16-bit era of the Castlevania series, with semi-linear levels to go through instead of the now prevalent Metroidvania formula, tight-knit gameplay, and complete with frustrating falls into bottomless pits.”
- “It's a faithful homage to the 16-bit era of classicvania games, particularly Castlevania 4 and Bloodlines, in terms of both gameplay and atmosphere.”
- “Has similar gameplay mechanics.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are consistently praised as top-notch, contributing to a solid overall experience alongside the audio and controls. Users appreciate the immersive atmosphere created by the visual elements.
- “The music, atmosphere, gameplay, and graphics are all top notch.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its faithful homage to the 16-bit era of classic Castlevania titles, particularly Castlevania 4 and Bloodlines. Reviewers highlight the top-notch music, graphics, and overall ambiance, contributing to an immersive and nostalgic experience.
- “It's a faithful homage to the 16-bit era of classicvania games, particularly Castlevania 4 and Bloodlines, in terms of both gameplay and atmosphere.”
- “The music, atmosphere, gameplay, graphics are all top notch.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users note that the story is significantly enhanced by the inclusion of tablets, which provide additional context and depth to the narrative.
- “The tablets expand upon the story, adding depth and context to the narrative.”
- “The tablets provide additional layers to the story, enriching the overall experience.”
- “The inclusion of tablets enhances the storytelling, making it more immersive and engaging.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates excellent stability, particularly on the Steam Deck, where it runs smoothly with a Bluetooth controller. Users have consistently reported a positive experience without significant issues.
- “Great game and runs great on Steam Deck with a Bluetooth controller!”