Dracula Awakens

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Dracula Awakens is a single player survival action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Bricchi Games and was released on January 24, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Dracula Awakens is a short horror game about Dracula's return to this world.A world where you desperately need to keep your job. And to do so, you offer to get evidence about the disappearance of a man in Dracula's castle, which was a tourist attraction before the incident.Since the police didn't care about the immigrant man, you will find out what happened to him. Welcome to Dracula's Castle …

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a delightful retro aesthetic and atmosphere, reminiscent of classic PS1 horror games, which enhances the overall experience.
Puzzle design is engaging and encourages exploration, with many puzzles providing a satisfying challenge without being overly complicated.
The game successfully captures the tension and excitement of exploring a gothic castle, making it a nostalgic experience for fans of the genre.

The lack of a map and similar room designs can make navigation tedious and confusing, leading to frustration during exploration.
Some puzzles can be ambiguous, causing players to struggle with solutions that may not be clearly indicated.
The game features annoying cutscenes and limited save options, which can detract from the overall gameplay experience.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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40%
The graphics in the game are highly praised for their top-notch aesthetics and immersive atmosphere, with each room in the castle featuring delightful furnishings and intricate sinister details. Players express a desire for a photo feature to capture the stunning visuals, highlighting the game's strong graphical presentation as a standout element. Overall, the visuals significantly enhance the gaming experience.
- “The aesthetics and atmosphere are top notch.”
- “Each room of the castle, complete with their own furnishings and aesthetics, is delightful to take in, and there are so many fun little sinister details as you soak in the surroundings.”
- “I wish the photos you take could be viewed later as a means for keeping track of puzzles or just to take in-game pictures—this game's aesthetics are so good that I would love to be able to take some screenshots using the camera.”
- “But what really stands out in this game are the graphics and the atmosphere.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The story offers an intriguing exploration of a large mansion with multiple endings, but players may find themselves lost due to the expansive environment and lack of directional guidance. While the puzzles are manageable, the need to search thoroughly for items can detract from the overall narrative flow.
- “Graphically, the game was pretty good, and going into the main story, you can immediately choose to leave for one ending or progress further into the mansion.”
- “The puzzles were okay and not too hard. The only issue I had was wondering where the items go next as I progressed further into the story, since the mansion is quite large. I recommend looking at everything, as I got lost for a while before figuring things out.”
- “The intro could have benefited from a quest arrow above your head pointing in which direction to go.”
- “The puzzles were okay and not too hard; the only issue I had was wondering where the items go next as I progressed further into the story. The mansion is quite large, and I recommend looking at everything, as I got lost for a while before figuring things out.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its exceptional aesthetics and graphics that significantly enhance the overall experience.
- “The aesthetics and atmosphere are top-notch.”
- “What really stands out in this game are the graphics and the atmosphere.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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The gameplay is characterized by a classic formula of exploration and puzzle-solving while being pursued by enemies, which users report functions smoothly and effectively without any issues.
- “The core gameplay is the usual stuff: explore and solve puzzles while being hunted by one or multiple enemies.”
- “First, the classic gameplay formula works perfectly, with no hiccups.”
- “The core gameplay is the usual stuff: explore and solve puzzles while you are being hunted by one or multiple enemies.”
- “The combat mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making encounters frustrating rather than engaging.”
- “The level design is repetitive, leading to a lack of excitement and exploration as you navigate through similar environments.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that players may struggle with replayability due to the difficulty in locating certain elements within the game, leading to frustration and a lack of incentive to replay.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding in the game to be tedious and potentially confusing, suggesting that it may detract from the overall enjoyment and flow of gameplay.
- “I could tell in this game that grinding would get extremely tedious, not to mention confusing.”
- “The grinding feels endless and becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “After a while, the repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a job than a fun experience.”