Fury of Dracula

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Fury of Dracula is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by Nomad Games and was released on November 12, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Fury of Dracula: Digital Edition" is a strategy game based on the classic board game, where players can assume the role of Dracula or vampire hunters from the novel. The game aims to recreate the gothic horror atmosphere of the original, with one player controlling Dracula as he evades and spreads his influence across Europe, while the other players work together as hunters trying to track him down and defeat him. This digital adaptation features new mechanics for an updated experience while retaining the classic gameplay.

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Audience ScoreBased on 213 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

The digital version is a fantastic adaptation of the board game, making it easier to learn and play.
The game captures the steampunk, Sherlock Holmes feel beautifully, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
It offers a fun and strategic experience, especially when played with friends, and is recommended for fans of Bram Stoker.

The AI is quite poor, making solo play against it unchallenging and less enjoyable.
The game suffers from bugs and glitches, particularly in multiplayer, which can disrupt gameplay.
The user interface is clunky, with issues like difficult map navigation and unclear card mechanics.

graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the map visuals and overall resolution as outdated and lacking clarity, reminiscent of late 90s graphics. While some elements, such as character cards and certain animations, are praised for their quality, the overall presentation is marred by low-resolution artwork and technical issues like lag and bugs. Despite these shortcomings, some players appreciate the game's faithful adaptation of the board game and find the artwork appealing in certain contexts.
- “To be fair, Nomad Games have produced a faithful reproduction of the tabletop game with good graphics and atmospheric music.”
- “Awesome graphics and gameplay, exactly like the board game.”
- “The artwork is based heavily on the artwork from the 3rd/4th edition of the game, with some neat animations added in to spice things up!”
- “The graphics are so poor, like they just took digital photos of the board game and passed them through a filter that made them look cheap.”
- “Graphically, the game is ugly as sin.”
- “The graphics in the game are subpar; I don't know what they tried to do here.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, with players appreciating the solid core mechanics and streamlined actions that enhance the experience compared to traditional board games. While the interface has been criticized for emulating physical elements without improvement, the overall fun and strategic depth of the game, along with effective tutorials, contribute to an engaging experience. Some minor bugs and interface issues exist, but they do not significantly detract from the enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “The best video games put the players directly against the core game mechanic.”
- “The core gameplay is solid and due to the streamlined actions & sequence of events, a game's duration is usually around 1-1.5 hours (greatly reduced compared to real-life sessions, which can drag on for hours).”
- “Great gameplay (with some bugs that will be fixed for sure), great look, entertaining and puzzling for the hunter who tries to find Dracula.”
- “So here, we have a board game/card game conversion, and the focus of the developers has clearly been to keep and emulate the annoying physical interface, without bothering to improve on the mechanics or put the players closer to them.”
- “Some moments are in contradiction with the rules of 4th edition, and some mechanics are non-working even with their own digital rules.”
- “The revealed card mechanic was painful, made me choose each revealed card twice per turn, and doesn't even default to the card that's already revealed, which is the obvious choice every time.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise for its atmospheric quality and faithful alignment with the themes of Bram Stoker's Dracula, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as engaging and suspenseful, contributing significantly to the game's immersive environment. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, complementing the gameplay and evoking nostalgia for fans of the original board game.
- “The soundtracks, the nuances, and the themes feel absolutely true to Bram Stoker's Dracula.”
- “The music is truly excellent and it adds a great deal to the game.”
- “The soundtracks, the nuance, and the themes feel absolutely true to Bram Stoker's Dracula.”
- “The atmosphere is heavily enhanced by the music, sound effects, animations (avatars, cards, combat) & day/night transition.”
- “The music's mood fits the theme of the game well.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes that hinder gameplay, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some users noted improvements after patches, issues like lag, inability to reconnect, and unresponsive UI elements remain prevalent, leading to frustration and incomplete playthroughs. Overall, the game is seen as needing significant stability enhancements to provide a smoother experience.
- “The game plays well, is bug-free, and is a novel and interesting board game.”
- “I had no problems loading, starting, or playing; it was bug-free.”
- “Multiple game-breaking glitches ruined our ability to get any playthroughs done.”
- “Overall the game is good except for the fact that it frequently freezes during combat.”
- “Have not been able to complete a single game due to various bugs, crashes, and glitches.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is a mixed bag; while it features vivid atmospheric elements enhanced by music and sound effects, some players find the digital version lacks the warmth and charm of the original board game, feeling sterile in comparison. However, many appreciate the immersive experience it provides, especially during solitary play, with some even rating the atmosphere as a perfect 10/10. Overall, the combination of graphics, music, and thematic elements contributes positively to the game's ambiance, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- “But this has vivid on-cue atmosphere devices that make it good if you are on your own on a rainy day at the office and all your work is done.”
- “The atmosphere is heavily enhanced by the music, sound effects, animations (avatars, cards, combat) & day/night transition.”
- “The music is great, the atmosphere feels right, and its core mechanics are mostly sound.”
- “As the game draws closer to the end, the edges of the screen become fuzzy, creating a headache-inducing effect that adds less atmosphere than it irritates.”
- “The digital version lacks the atmosphere of the board game, but that's PC gaming in general; it's all too sterile, me thinks.”
- “Tons of atmosphere.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received and entertaining, but some players feel it disrupts the overall immersion of the experience.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious and keeps you engaged throughout.”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty jokes and clever puns that make every moment enjoyable.”
- “The comedic timing and absurd situations had me laughing out loud more than once!”
monetization
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The monetization of "Fury of Dracula: Digital Edition" is criticized as a cash grab by developers who have poorly ported a clunky mobile game to PC, lacking the depth and quality expected from a full-fledged game. Users feel that the game fails to justify its price, especially when compared to more polished board game adaptations.
- “Fury of Dracula: Digital Edition is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game. It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers.”
- “I believe the developers just wanted a quick cash grab at the time but have not spent a whole lot of time to actually work on the app.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of combat tedious due to the turn-based nature of card play, which slows down the pace of the game. Many suggest that allowing simultaneous actions would enhance the experience and reduce downtime.
- “Combat is very tedious because each player needs to wait their turn to look at their hand to play a card. It would be so much faster to let everyone do it at the same time and then reveal.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has been criticized for numerous issues, including persistent glitches, oversized text balloons, vsync stuttering, and freezing screens, which significantly hinder the overall gameplay experience. Additionally, players have reported problems with the zoom feature affecting travel mechanics.
- “I have yet to play a complete game without glitches, oversized text balloons, vsync stuttering, frozen screens, and being unable to travel by sea because the zoom feature doesn't automatically pull back.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is highly praised for its engaging and immersive presentation, showcasing Nomad Games' effective storytelling skills.
- “Nomad Games did a great job of bringing the story to life.”