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Review of Dracula: Resurrection on PlayStation

by Max Rathon Max Rathon photo Jun 2001
Cover image of Dracula: Resurrection on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 6.5
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 14 Jun 2001
Genre: Graphic Adventure
Developer: Index+
Publisher: DreamCatcher Interactive

Introduction

Ah, the world of video games! Just when you think you've seen enough pixelated vampires, along comes Dracula: Resurrection, sneaking back into the limelight in its best cape and fangs. Released in 2001, this graphic adventure game takes you on a thrilling ride through Transylvania, tackling more moody shadows than a goth teen's bedroom. Grab your point-and-click weaponry; it's time to jump into Jonathan Harker's overly dramatic life!

Gameplay

In Dracula: Resurrection, you embody Jonathan Harker-the true horror fan and one relentless husband-who's attempting to track down his wife, Mina, in the eerie land of Transylvania. The gameplay itself is as straightforward as a haunted house: point, click, and pray to find a clue before things get too spooky. It employs a 'point-and-click interface', which restricts you to jumping between static screens-yes, it's about as thrilling as being stuck in an elevator. You'll find yourself solving puzzles that are mostly like a scavenger hunt, where the only thing you really need is a serious case of patience. The highlight of your adventure is the magical Dragon Ring, which acts like the ultimate Swiss Army knife. Seriously, this thing unlocks more doors than your average locksmith on a caffeine binge. The puzzles can be challenging and satisfying but can lead to frustration that could make you consider switching to Monopoly instead. Remember though: no one ever died in a board game, while in Dracula, you're free to exhaust every option like a desperate horror movie character. There's no death, just the occasional awkward moment where you click on an object for the hundredth time, hoping it suddenly decides to cooperate!

Graphics

Here's where Dracula: Resurrection tries to charm you like a smooth-talking vampire. The graphics are a delightful mix of pre-rendered backgrounds and 3D character models that, at the time, could make you squint to see if they were real. The environments offer a panoramic view that lets you explore beautiful yet sinister landscapes, complete with the expected gothic architecture. Well, it's more eerie than beautiful, but it gets the job done. It's like wandering through a spooky museum that hasn't updated its exhibits since the 19th century. Character designs vary; Jonathan Harker is as dapper as he is hopelessly lost. However, the NPCs might occasionally make you question why they don't just give up and find a nice sunny beach instead.

Conclusion

In a world where vampires have been endlessly patterened through every shade of blood and love, Dracula: Resurrection stands as a charming, albeit flawed, experience. With its linear narrative and a tendency to play it safe like every good Dracula story, it will capture your attention for a few evenings. It might not join the ranks of legendary titles, but if you're up for solving puzzles whilst enduring some occasional head-scratching moments, why not raise a toast to this vintage title? After all, every now and then, it's good to have a little bit of melodrama and vampire action. Just don't forget to lock your windows! Give it a 6.5 out of 10. It bites, but in a good way... if that makes sense.

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