Dracula 4 & 5: Special Steam Edition
- May 29, 2014
- Koalabs
Get on Steam"Dracula 4 & 5: Special Steam Edition" is a narrative-driven adventure game involving stolen artifacts and the mysterious brotherhood of the Shadow of the Dragon. The game offers unique puzzles, high-definition graphics, and an original soundtrack. In Dracula 4, players must investigate a sunken cargo ship and find a stolen painting, while Dracula 5 follows Ellen Cross as she uncovers new information about the Shadow of the Dragon and Vlad Tepes. The game also features an interactive inventory system for creating new items.
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Reviews
- The game features modernized graphics and solid gameplay mechanics, making it a significant improvement over previous titles in the series.
- Puzzles are numerous and moderately challenging, providing a satisfying experience for players who enjoy problem-solving.
- The game successfully connects to previous entries in the Dracula series, offering nostalgic elements for long-time fans.
- The story is lackluster and feels rushed, with many plot points left unresolved and a disappointing ending.
- The game is short and linear, lacking exploration and depth, which diminishes the overall experience.
- Several gameplay mechanics, such as the medication system, feel unnecessary and poorly integrated into the narrative.
- story17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it lackluster and poorly executed, lacking intrigue and meaningful conclusions. While a few appreciated the modernization and unique elements of the plot, many criticized the narrative for being dull, short, and failing to provide a satisfying resolution. Overall, the storytelling seems to struggle with coherence and engagement, leaving players feeling unsatisfied.
“It has a nice story, nice atmosphere, and the puzzles are of moderate difficulty, which is really good.”
“The initial cutscene presents us with a plot different from the standard, which adds new elements that are not usual in games.”
“The story is captivating and runs away from a love story.”
“I can't really review it as I feel it lacked any story.”
“The story becomes more and more idiotic as it progresses without any enticement about what in it you should actually care or worry about, and none of the breadcrumbs it lays out lead to anything.”
“The narration is extremely bad, while the story is also dull and way too short, which makes these two games feel like an incomplete demo of a real Dracula game.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique "medication" mechanic that attempts to emulate survival horror elements, but it feels forced and lacks meaningful integration into the overall experience. While the graphics are modernized and the interface is generally convenient, some players find the gameplay clunky and frustrating, despite the absence of bugs and the presence of logical puzzles. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some appreciating the solid mechanics and others criticizing the execution.
“Modernized graphics and new gameplay features look solid compared to previous titles in the series.”
“No bugs, smooth gameplay, interesting story, great graphics, logical puzzles, convenient interface.”
“Gameplay is mostly alright.”
“The weirdest thing is certainly the tacked on 'medication' mechanic.”
“They probably wanted to emulate survival horror healing items management, but there's no gameplay that would require it, so they literally just randomly tell you 'you're sick now, eat some pills' in preselected moments, you do it and play on.”
“Interface / gameplay is a bit clunky, but it's expected for this genre.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received praise for their modernization and beauty, particularly in comparison to earlier titles in the series. However, some players noted that while the visuals are impressive, certain scenes feel sparse due to a lack of 3D assets, and the overall number of locations is limited. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the experience, enhancing the gameplay despite some criticisms.
“Modernized graphics and new gameplay features look solid compared to previous titles in the series.”
“The first evolution noticed is the quality of the graphics that has increased a lot; it is very good.”
“No bugs, smooth gameplay, interesting story, great graphics, logical puzzles, convenient interface.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the atmosphere of the game is criticized for being lackluster and failing to create suspense or intrigue, with some reviewers noting a significant contrast to other titles that excel in this area. While there are mentions of a nice story and moderate puzzle difficulty, the general consensus is that the game does not effectively engage players or deliver a compelling atmospheric experience.
“I recently replayed Darkness Within, and although that game has some problems of its own, it is better written and vastly superior at building suspense and atmosphere, proving that it can be done, even on these slowpoke engines.”
“It has a nice story, a captivating atmosphere, and the puzzles are of moderate difficulty, which is really good.”
“Not bad, but lacks content and atmosphere.”
“The story is a bit lackluster; I never really felt intrigued or fascinated. The endings are disappointing, but most of all, this game lacks scares and atmosphere.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently engaging, eliciting laughter from players throughout the experience.
“I found myself laughing through this one the whole way.”
“The humor is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
“I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue that keeps me chuckling.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect has left players feeling disappointed, as the potential for future content or sequels appears unlikely, with the game creator not promoting or developing additional Dracula games. This has led to a sense of uncertainty and dissatisfaction regarding the game's long-term value.
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that both games demonstrate strong stability, functioning without any glitches or technical issues.
“First, I would like to say that these two games actually work without any glitches.”
“The stability of the game is impressive; I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs.”
“I appreciate how smooth the gameplay is; it runs perfectly without any interruptions.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, as the puzzles are perceived as unnecessarily complicated rather than genuinely challenging.
“The puzzles are annoying and complicated, not because they are hard, but because they are tedious.”
“Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
“The repetitive tasks required to progress make the game feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
