Vampire-inspired games

Group Description

Games that are inspired by Vampires, a mythological undead creature of the night that feeds on the blood of the living in order to survive. A person supposedly becomes a vampire either when bitten by another vampire or through the dark arts of necromancy. The characteristics of vampires are widely diverse (some hate garlic, others eat them :p) depending on the territorial myth, legend and pop culture.

Vampires today however, are usually referred to Western or local European cultures, greatly influenced by Christian and Jewish mythology. These vampires may include some of the several characteristics (specifications may vary):

• Undead (creature is already dead, brought to life through "unnatural" means);
• Appearance may strike as pale as such person(s) not exposed to sunlight;
• Drinks blood for survival and healing purposes. Vampires are equipped with supposedly two pointed teeth for this purpose. Usually targets the victim via main blood artery at the neck;
• Exposure to direct sunlight is considered lethal. The traditional 'stake through the heart' has a similar effect. Though a head-shot with a shotgun may result a similar desired effect (especially if loaded with silver bullets);
• Weakened (or allergic in scientific terms) by Garlic, Holy Symbols (eg. Crucifix, Blessed/Holy Water, etc.); Running Water, etc.
• May have shape-shifting magical abilities, such as transforming into certain beast-like creatures: Wolves, Bats, Rats, etc. No evidence has shown a vampire transforming into a Pokemon monster;
• May cast no reflections or shadows as they have no souls. Then again, neither do lawyers.

In pop culture, the myth of vampires have either been greatly influenced by 2 of the following fictional vampires, more so by the latter:

• A movie: Nosferatu (1922);
• A novel: Bram Stoker's: Dracula (1897).

Limitations
For purposes of this game group, games where vampires do not play a predominate role in the plot/story/theme or are identified merely as random enemies, should be excluded from this game group.