Dracula: Love Kills
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I played the CE - which has quite long bonus
This is supposed to be the sequel to my favourite game here at BF - dracula origin. If you haven't played that then don't think dracula origin is anything like this because it's not. I so wanted a good sequel and got a completely different game (like azada in libro). But again putting that aside this is a good game.
Instead of playing Professor Helsing you play Dracula. So you are on the outlook for blood. Your choice with this matters as it will change the story at the end and that is unique and good.
For those fishies that have played Hound of the Baskervilles (same developers) this gameplay is the same as the hound of the Baskervilles. Including the ability modes, map of achievements.
There was 2 modes of play - hard doesn't have sparkles. I played on the hard/advanced mode.
Didn't like the accents on the voice overs.
There was an interactive map (transporter map) click to go to area and it also told you if there was tasks to complete in an area.
When you have done everything in an area there is also "location complete".
[b]Puzzles [/b]The mini puzzles were good though mostly non -original, (one sort of original) not hard, and skipable. And there were plenty and if you don't skip them it should be a long game.
I really enjoyed hound of baskervilles and I do really enjoy this. BUT I LOVED the first Dracula game, it's humour, uniqueness and this didn't have the same humour. I think it is trying to appeal to a wider audience of gamers - those that love IHOGs. (It's just a B+ game and not an A+ game which I was hoping for)
LENGTH
There is 6 chapters plus a bonus chapter. First chapter took me exactly one hour on hard mode and no skipping puzzles or using hints. - overall took me 5 hrs with 2 skips in puzzles.
for your info BONUS in CE -
Bonus took me nearly 2 hrs. - Completely different area than the main game, different puzzles, good length. And like the Baskervilles game, unlocked all H0 scenes, puzzles (although no new ones).
If you are wondering if you should buy the CE for once the length is good. and the puzzles and H0 scenes are unlocked in the CE
If you just want the SE then this will still please as the story of bonus is a sideline and the SE is complete.
February 14, 2012
A not too gory HOG/Adventure
I already reviewed this game at length in the CE section and I am giving only a quick summary here.
Eerie atmosphere right from the start, but nothing horrible, nothing gory, even though Dracula feeds on blood to be able to use his powers.
Gorgeous graphics, nice soundtrack, well crafted locales; plenty of tasks to accomplish and items to find and use; HO Scenes a bit cluttered but OK; Hint system generous, recharging fast, telling you what to do next; a map; objectives clear.
A profusion of puzzles and minigames, not always that easy, but challenging, with a few novelties.
Very good voice-overs, one very British, the others with a Transylvannian accent, and quite a fair amount of humor.
6 Chapters, several hours of gameplay. Worth 4.8 stars and adding to your collection.
December 27, 2011
Just How Bloodthirsty Are YOU?
You'll find out in this hilarious vampire adventure in which 'The Count' (that's you) teams up with Van Helsing to save the world. Just as you'd expect from the stories, your character is gorgeous but evil, and the vampire hunter is a stuffed shirt good guy, with Igor in the middle being simply, well, simple - and vicious.
The game looks great, feels almost believable, and has enough quirky HO scenes, tricky but not impossible puzzles, interesting story and odd characters to rate as a fine HOPA game. Even if you're not a vampire fan, you'll enjoy this fresh look at the legend.
January 14, 2012
Fast-paced HO Game
Fun game. Good story. Interesting minigames. I enjoyed the variety of scenes, having to get a supply of blood, and acquiring special powers. Only negative comment I have is that I found Igor annoying (like JarJar Binks).
March 24, 2012
Do yourself a favour & play this
The game has great graphics & an involved story line. You move around the world, as Dracula, with Van Helseing as a companion.
December 8, 2011
DOA.
This was a nice game theme but a flop when completed. The game was easy to navagate when moving from one scene to another and the scenes were nicely done. Dark and damp just like you would expect from Dracula, but the mini-games were weak, the hidden objects obvious, and the chalenges were minimalistic. This would be a good game for beginners, but other than that I feel like I wasted the $6.99
December 26, 2011
Loved it!
Dark and creepy, just like I like it!
I played on Easy mode, because my head hurts a bit and I didn't want too much of a challenge. ;o) I really enjoyed the game...not too hard, not too easy.
Loved that there was a map that allowed you to warp to one place or another!
I'll probably go back and try it out in Expert Mode so I can get the rest of the achievements.
February 4, 2012
Recommended
I highly recommend this game. It looks good. Was fun to play and took me quite a while to finish. The achievements and 2 separate modes gives it good replay value.
November 12, 2011
So-So Game
Normally love supernatural and fantasy type games. This game was campy, the dialogue was slow and over the top, and mini games were really easy. It's not a bad game, but just not one that I would spend a game credit for.
December 29, 2011
Great game!
I loved the game. i only wish it was longer than an hour trial but oh well.
December 7, 2011