Dracula Resurrection
- April 17, 2014
- Microids
- 2h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Dracula: Resurrection" is a Point & Click adventure game set in Transylvania, seven years after the slaying of Dracula. You are Jonathan Harker, whose wife Mina has fled to the Count's castle. Explore eerie locations, solve puzzles, and confront evil to discover the truth behind Mina's disappearance and Dracula's fate. The game features 1st person panoramic views and a chilling atmosphere with dangerous encounters. Dare to enter this terrifying world of vampires.
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Reviews
- The game builds a very creepy atmosphere and features interesting and challenging puzzles.
- Nostalgic for fans of the original, with some enjoyable cinematic scenes.
- Works well on Steam Deck and is a simple yet well-put-together game for puzzle lovers.
- This version is a poor port with many bugs, missing cutscenes, and auto-solving puzzles that detract from the experience.
- Gameplay is overly simplified compared to the original, making it less engaging and more frustrating.
- The Mac version is fundamentally broken, preventing players from progressing past the initial scenes.
- story76 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally considered underwhelming, with many reviewers describing it as simple, thin, and lacking depth, despite some appreciating its atmosphere and nostalgic elements. While it attempts to follow Bram Stoker's Dracula, the narrative often feels disjointed and is primarily delivered through cutscenes, leading to a lack of engagement. Overall, the story serves its purpose but fails to leave a lasting impression, overshadowed by simplistic puzzles and dated graphics.
“Blood-stunning story, terrific and cold atmosphere, fearsome-challenging puzzles on the way of yours.”
“It's a fun, if short, Myst-like adventure game with beautiful graphics and an interesting storyline that follows up on Bram Stoker's novel.”
“The storyline, while short, is very well told; the creepiness factor is very high (a must for a game based on Dracula's lore).”
“The story is not engaging enough for me to care.”
“I loved the book and was looking forward to trying a faithful continuation of the story, but this game sorely disappointed.”
“The story is very simple; it tries to give a 'sequel' to the 1992 film without major mysteries and twists, and ends up not holding you too much.”
- graphics44 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely regarded as dated, reflecting an authentic early 2000s aesthetic that evokes nostalgia for some players. While the visuals may lack modern polish and can detract from the overall experience, many reviewers emphasize that the game's charm lies more in its story and nostalgic value than in its graphical fidelity. Overall, the graphics are seen as a mixed bag, with some appreciating the retro style while others find them tiresome and lacking in quality compared to contemporary standards.
“For the time, the graphics were amazing and I loved playing the Dracula story.”
“It's a fun, if short, Myst-like adventure game with beautiful graphics and an interesting storyline that follows up on Bram Stoker's novel.”
“Everything started out nice, with reasonable graphics for a game its age, despite the hilarious animations and voice syncing.”
“And these puzzles just drag on, mixed with the annoying traversal, mixed with the extremely dated visuals that lack the muster they had 20 years ago, it all just becomes a very tiresome and boring experience.”
“This is a crippled port of the Android/iPad version, missing a lot of content/puzzles and has worse graphics and video quality than the original PC release!”
“Secondly, the dialogues and cinematics aren't in full screen as the original but windowed. The graphics, the atmosphere, and the sounds aren't as creepy as the old game, which was scary and full of emotions.”
- gameplay24 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it lacks the polish and smoothness of the original version, leading to frustrating experiences. While some appreciate the simplicity and intuitive nature of the puzzles, others criticize the animation quality and the awkward transitions between cutscenes and gameplay. Overall, the game suffers from technical issues, such as grainy visuals and poor scaling, detracting from the overall experience.
“Dracula has a simple storyline, simple gameplay, very intuitive and simple puzzles to solve.”
“Gameplay is very simple and rather smooth, and the game aged well for a pre-2000s game, with decent animation and cinematics.”
“The gameplay itself is quite annoying.”
“If only the gameplay reflected that same amount of polish in presentation and execution, I might have given a thumbs up.”
“Gameplay is also badly lacking; it is like a slideshow.”
- atmosphere20 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its creepy and immersive atmosphere, complemented by a compelling story and challenging puzzles. While some users note that the sound design is minimal and the graphics have aged poorly, the overall ambiance remains engaging, particularly for fans of dark and gloomy settings. However, the port quality has received criticism, detracting from the experience for some players.
“The game builds a very creepy atmosphere and the puzzles are interesting and challenging.”
“Blood-stunning story, terrific and cold atmosphere, fearsome-challenging puzzles on the way.”
“Secondly, the dialogues and cinematics aren't in full screen as the original but windowed. The graphics, the atmosphere, and the sounds aren't as creepy as the old game, which was scary and full of emotions. Also, the parts with the magnifying glass where you see some less important things of the game are missing too, but these aren't the worst!”
“If you're into dark and gloomy atmospheres, this game is worth getting.”
“That being said, I still like the atmosphere and story of the game, which always makes me want to read 'Dracula' again.”
- music16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's music is described as a standout feature, with an "amazing soundtrack" that enhances the atmosphere, despite being considered cheesy and outdated. However, the lack of ambient music in the gameplay and the jarring transition from dynamic cutscenes to static visuals detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, many sound effects and music cues feel generic and possibly royalty-free, contributing to a sense of repetitiveness.
“Although cheesy and badly aged, this game has an amazing soundtrack and atmosphere.”
“The music seems to happen exclusively in cutscenes.”
“The world itself has no animation at all, which is especially jarring when you switch from a fully voice acted cutscene with music and sounds only to cut back to a still painting essentially.”
“And no music to accompany it.”
“Also there's a lot of music stings and sound effects you've probably heard before, royalty free maybe.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, visual glitches, and freezing issues, particularly on macOS and Windows 8. Many players express disappointment, noting that the mobile port has introduced significant problems that detract from the overall experience.
“I was looking forward to replaying this since I have a lot of nostalgia for it, but this is just the terrible mobile port that has a ton of odd bugs, visual glitches, and useless additions.”
“The game is buggy, especially on Mac OS X, where you find yourself stuck at the inn in the very beginning of the game.”
“I have Windows 8 and sometimes the game freezes.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its amusing animations and poor voice acting, which some players find reminiscent of the TV show "Buffy." Despite its age, the game manages to deliver a comedic experience that many users find entertaining.
“Everything started out nice, with reasonable graphics for a game its age, despite the hilarious animations and voice syncing.”
“Still funny as hell though with the bad voice actors!”
“It's funny that coincidentally I remember the TV show Buffy used a lot of them.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for frequent stuttering, camera misalignment, and confusing navigation in its open world, particularly on Mac systems. Players report a frustrating experience with directional controls and map layout, detracting from the otherwise engaging atmosphere. Overall, the game suffers from significant optimization issues that hinder gameplay.
“Occasional stuttering, your screen being off-center every time you click to go in a certain direction so you constantly have to readjust the camera, the odd placement of arrows not taking you where you think they're taking you sometimes, the mazelike 'open world' sections that become a dizzying array of figuring out where you are after each button press, trying to reorient yourself in the game world.”
“This game has a mysterious atmosphere, that's a good point, but on Mac it's still not well optimized.”
“Occasional stuttering, your screen being off-center every time you click to go in a certain direction so you constantly have to readjust the camera, the odd placement of arrows not taking you where you think they're taking you sometimes, the mazelike 'open world' sections that become a dizzying array of figuring out where you are after each button press, trying to reorient yourself in the game world.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game's replayability is high, with players finding multiple pathways, challenges, and outcomes that encourage them to revisit the experience. Many users appreciate the variety in gameplay elements that keep the game fresh and engaging upon subsequent playthroughs.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find that while the game starts off engaging, the puzzles become tedious and repetitive as they progress, leading to a sense of grinding towards the end.
“The game starts off fun, but the grinding becomes tedious and repetitive as you progress.”
“I enjoyed the initial gameplay, but the constant grinding for resources really took away from the experience.”
“While the game has potential, the excessive grinding makes it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
