Dracula: Love Kills

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"Dracula: Love Kills" is an action-adventure game inspired by Bram Stoker's classic novel. Players control Dracula, navigating through gothic environments while battling enemies and solving puzzles. The game features a unique morality system, allowing players to choose between good and evil decisions that impact the story's outcome.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 265 reviews

story62 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

The game features a captivating story with interesting characters, particularly Igor, who adds humor to the experience.
The hidden object scenes are well-designed and provide a good level of challenge, with a variety of puzzles that cater to different skill levels.
The game includes replayability with multiple endings based on player choices, enhancing the overall experience.

The voice acting is often criticized for being overly cheesy and can detract from the immersion of the game.
Some puzzles can be frustratingly difficult, and the frequent hidden object scenes may feel tedious to players who prefer a more streamlined experience.
Technical issues such as freezing and bugs can disrupt gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience for some players.

story
166 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
58%
5%
The game's story is a mix of captivating elements and fan-fiction vibes, featuring Count Dracula on a quest to save his beloved, with player choices impacting the ending. While some found the narrative engaging and humorous, others criticized it for being light and lacking depth, with voice acting that ranged from amusing to annoying. Overall, the story is seen as a decent backdrop for the hidden-object gameplay, though it may not satisfy those seeking a more profound narrative experience.
- “The story was interesting, and I enjoyed having in-game choices make some impact on the ending of the game.”
- “The lore behind the Order of the Dragon and their battle against the Black Widow, who later is known as the Queen of Vampires, was a perfect story hook.”
- “I loved how I could choose the fate of some characters on whether I turned them into a vampire or not, which changed the story ending!”
- “Unfortunately, I found the story fairly light and inconsequential.”
- “It's not a total waste, but on occasion it very much feels like an excuse plot that only exists to get the game moving along.”
- “The story is nothing special, and not particularly true to any of the characters...but, the puzzle offers a fair challenge, and the pacing and presentation are well done.”
graphics
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
45%
7%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that while the artwork is often described as beautiful and detailed, the visuals can feel outdated, especially given the game's 2011 release. Some users appreciate the gothic atmosphere and the harmony between graphics and sound, while others mention glitches and a lack of impressive quality. Overall, the visuals are considered decent for a hidden object game, contributing positively to the overall experience despite some technical shortcomings.
- “Graphics are very nice and detailed, and the music fits the game nicely.”
- “If you're a sucker for point and click adventure games with a spooky aesthetic, beautiful graphics, good soundtrack and some fun little logic puzzles, then you'll definitely enjoy this.”
- “The graphics, the music and the atmosphere of the game all harmonize perfectly.”
- “The graphics are outdated and it crashes in Windows 10.”
- “The artwork and soundtrack were fine, but note that this is a slightly older game, so the graphics aren't perfect.”
- “The graphics are just okay and look glitchy.”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
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The gameplay is primarily focused on hidden object mechanics, featuring simple exploration, object collection, and various mini-games, which some players find easy yet occasionally arbitrary. While the game offers interesting puzzles and choices that influence outcomes, it lacks depth in character development and fast-paced action. Overall, it is considered entertaining within its genre, though it may not appeal to those seeking a more complex narrative or gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay features simple exploration, collecting objects, and playing various mini-games.”
- “Aside from that, the game is quite entertaining, with interesting puzzles and useful mechanics.”
- “Good storyline...better gameplay than others of its type.”
- “It sometimes resembles a streamlined adventure game, but a bulk of the gameplay is spent on pure hidden object searching, where you're given a laundry list of random items that must be discovered in a large, visually cluttered environment.”
- “I've always found hidden object gameplay to feel a little bit arbitrary and pointless.”
- “If you're looking for well-developed characters and plot or fast-paced gameplay, you may want to pass on this one.”
humor
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its charmingly bad voice acting and outdated cut scenes, which many players find amusing. The interactions between characters, particularly Dracula's fatherly role and the bickering with Van Helsing, add to the comedic appeal, making it both funny and entertaining. Overall, the game delivers a mix of sly humor and caricatured characters that evoke the charm of B-movies, making it a fun experience, especially at a discount.
- “Dracula was a cool and funny character after you realize that he has to act like dad to Igor and bickers like a married couple with Van Helsing.”
- “But it is so, so charming - you know with the charm of B movies: naive, cute, full of hilarious dialogs, overdone accents and caricature characters.”
- “It was quite humorous at points too, especially the quarrels between Van and Igor.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its ominous yet melodic symphonic ambient style, which complements the game's atmosphere and graphics beautifully. Reviewers appreciate the harmonious blend of music and art, enhancing the overall experience, although some note that the voice acting detracts from the enjoyment. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, particularly for fans of spooky point-and-click adventure games.
- “The graphics, the music and the atmosphere of the game all harmonize perfectly.”
- “I really enjoyed this game - while being primarily hidden object with a story, the art and music are lovely.”
- “It has very bad voice acting, so if it was just music, it would be better, and the annoying 'slurrrp' sound every time you find blood... the storyline was a bit annoying.”
- “The artwork and soundtrack were fine, but note that this is a slightly older game, so the graphics aren't perfect.”
- “The music is ominous but still quite melodic symphonic ambient, which goes along well with the game's style.”
atmosphere
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its eerie, dark graphics, harmonious music, and strong voice acting, creating a captivating gothic setting that enhances the overall experience. However, some players feel that despite the initial intrigue and challenging puzzles, the game ultimately lacks a compelling atmosphere compared to other casual adventure titles. Overall, while many appreciate the atmospheric elements, opinions are divided on its effectiveness in maintaining engagement throughout the gameplay.
- “The painted artwork is lovely and the settings add a nice gothic atmosphere.”
- “The graphics, the music, and the atmosphere of the game all harmonize perfectly.”
- “I loved the atmosphere and the voice acting was really good.”
- “While it started off in an interesting manner, and while it indeed has many challenging puzzles, I cannot recommend the game because I feel it completely lacks any atmosphere.”
- “What do I mean when I say lacking in atmosphere?”
- “While it started off in an interesting manner, and while it indeed has many challenging puzzles, I cannot recommend the game because I feel it completely lacks any atmosphere.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the repetitive nature of solving the same hidden object puzzles multiple times. While some appreciate the option to skip dialogue for rewards, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration with the excessive grinding required to progress.
- “The game was supposed to be fun, but the number of times you play the same puzzle of finding hidden objects to get almost everything in the game makes it a little tedious.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “But honestly, if I could describe this game in one word, it'd be 'tedious'.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing occurring approximately every five minutes, forcing players to log out or restart their devices. Many users report being unable to switch to other applications during these freezes, and there are also mentions of buggy cut scenes contributing to the overall instability.
- “Every time I get on this game to play, it freezes up.”
- “This game freezes hard about every five minutes.”
- “On my computer, I'm actually having to log out and log back in because the game freezes focus and won't let me switch to my task manager window.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
30%
The game offers significant replayability through multiple endings, various difficulty settings, and randomized elements that enhance the experience for players who enjoy hidden object challenges. Additionally, the inclusion of a bonus chapter and the ability to retry areas for better times or achievements further contribute to its replay value. Overall, players find the game worth its price due to these engaging features.
- “At the regular price, buying this game is worth it as you have replayability value because of the different endings and difficulty settings.”
- “For what it's worth, the extras are well-made, and the randomization ensures that the game has nearly endless replayability, at least for anyone who can derive endless satisfaction from hidden object searching.”
- “It has a lot of replayability since you'll often want to retry areas to improve your time or chase achievements.”