Dracula 2: The Last Sanctuary
- April 17, 2014
- Microids
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Get on Apple StoreIn Dracula 2: The Last Sanctuary, players continue their role as vampire hunter Abraham Van Helsing, exploring Dracula's castle and a mysterious asylum. Interactive environments, puzzles, and stealth-based gameplay create a suspenseful atmosphere. This sequel to the original Dracula game delves deeper into the gothic horror narrative, offering a challenging and immersive experience.
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Reviews
- The game offers a satisfying storyline and is an honest continuation of the first game, with new scenarios and characters.
- Some players found the gameplay to be enjoyable, with a decent atmosphere and a fun enough story despite its flaws.
- The game is longer than the first installment, providing a more extensive experience for players.
- This version is a poorly executed port from mobile, missing many puzzles, cutscenes, and features that were present in the original game.
- Numerous bugs and glitches make the game nearly unplayable, with players often getting stuck due to missing items or broken mechanics.
- The graphics and overall quality have significantly degraded compared to the original, leading to disappointment among fans of the series.
- story19 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the extended narrative and character development, particularly for fans of the previous titles. However, many criticize the storyline for being poorly executed, lacking depth, and suffering from subpar voice acting, which detracts from the overall experience. While some find the story entertaining enough, others deem it boring and unoriginal, leading to an overall average reception.
“New gameplay features such as item combination and a more prolonged storyline fit this game perfectly.”
“The characters, the puzzles, the plot, and the atmosphere of the game remain; if you liked Dracula 1, you will surely like Dracula 2.”
“I am oddly drawn to these types of point-and-click games purely for the sake of the story and (somewhat dated) art design.”
“A shabbily done quest that is repulsive from the very first minutes.”
“While the mood is decent, it's rather ugly; the story is just as stupid as the one it continues, and what little it has to offer is completely ruined by horrible voice overs.”
“The storyline lacks any real appeal.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being outdated and lacking detail, often described as "pixelated" and reminiscent of older titles from 16 years ago. Many users noted that the visual quality is significantly worse than the original version, with missing cutscenes and items, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience. While some found a certain charm in the dated graphics, the consensus is that they fall short of modern standards and negatively impact the game's immersion and enjoyment.
“Dem graphics though... seriously.”
“Granted, the animation and graphics are a bit on the old side, but it adds a bit of charm, and at times unintentional humor.”
“The graphic looks oddly 'pixelated', like when you resize a small photo to make a wallpaper.”
“The voice acting is stale and the graphics leave much to be desired.”
“Not only was I unable to progress any further, but the quality of the graphics is incredibly bad compared to the first game and compared to videos of this game I watched on Steam before purchasing it.”
“Half of the puzzles are missing, the graphics are worse, some bad translations, books/notes can't be read, videos are missing, sounds are different and missing, music is missing and the game maybe can't even be completed because of bugs!”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely criticized, with multiple users reporting it as "ridiculously buggy" and likening it to an unfinished product. Many players have encountered glitches that prevent them from completing even the first level, leading to frustration and recommendations to seek alternative versions. While some note that it is technically completable, the overall experience is marred by significant stability issues.
“Ridiculously buggy to the point where you can't complete the game.”
“Bought the game with the bundle that has all the Dracula games mostly because I had the first on the PS1, but this is a half-finished pile of shite filled with bugs and glitches where I can't even get through the first level just because I can't get the oil can. I hate to say this, but just get a pirated version of the game or buy the original CD if possible.”
“It's not a finished functional product; it's a really buggy demo version.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features new item combinations and an extended storyline, enhancing the experience despite some lingering clunky mechanics reminiscent of the first game. While the gameplay is generally smooth and the game has aged well visually, it suffers from being an abridged version with missing content and broken mechanics, leading to a mixed reception overall.
“New gameplay features such as item combination and a more prolonged storyline fit this game perfectly.”
“Gameplay is very simple and rather smooth, and the game has aged well for an early 2000s title, with decent animation and cinematics.”
“I ran into no game-breaking bugs this time, so that was an improvement, but I did feel the mechanics were clunky still, just as the first game.”
“If you watch the trailer and other gameplay, you'll find that this version is an abridged one.”
“Sadly, this game, just like Dracula Resurrection (the first game in the series), is not the full game but a rather dull iPhone/iPad version with lots of motion video missing as well as broken mechanics.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is appreciated for its consistency with the previous installment, featuring engaging characters and a compelling plot, though it is noted that it lacks extraordinary elements. Fans of the first game are likely to enjoy the familiar ambiance and storytelling in the sequel.
“The characters, the puzzles, the plot, and the atmosphere of the game remain; if you liked Dracula 1, you will surely like Dracula 2.”
“The characters, the puzzles, the plot, and atmosphere of the game remain; if you liked Dracula 1, you will surely like Dracula 2.”
“That being said, as for the first game, I still like the atmosphere and story, even if there is nothing extraordinary in it.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's outdated animation and graphics contribute a certain charm, often resulting in unintentional humor that adds to the overall experience.
“The animation and graphics may be a bit dated, but they add a certain charm and often lead to unintentional humor.”
“The witty dialogue and quirky character interactions kept me laughing throughout the game.”
“I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments that catch you off guard.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been noted as missing or inconsistent, contributing to an overall lack of polish alongside other technical issues such as missing puzzles, poor graphics, and bugs that may hinder gameplay.
“Half of the puzzles are missing, the graphics are worse, some bad translations, books/notes can't be read, videos are missing, sounds are different and missing, music is missing, and the game may not even be completed because of bugs!”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“There are significant audio issues, with music cutting out unexpectedly and not syncing well with the gameplay.”
