Bram Stoker's Dracula (SEGA CD)

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Description

Loosely based on the 1992 film of the same name, players take the role of Jonathan Harker whose mission is to destroy "the horrible creature known as Dracula once and for all" by visiting many of the locations from the film and fighting the enemies located there.

This Sega CD game is a side-scrolling action title that makes use of digitized backgrounds (sometimes with interesting effects), digitized actors/objects, voice briefings before each level and full motion video cutscenes from the film.

The top of the screen is taken up by a stylish display showing the player's score, health bar and the health bar of the enemy boss of the level (should there be one). Players, controlling Jonathan Harker can move left and right on the screen, jump in the air, perform a high kick and rapidly punch. Using these skills, Jonathan must defeat all manner of enemies including bats, zombies, vampires. Powerups can be found at various points, usually descending from the top of the screen. These include: an invulnerability powerup which also instantly kills enemies, a health restore powerup.

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Part of the Following Groups

• Bram Stoker's Dracula licensees
• Fictional character: Count Dracula
• Inspiration: Movies
• Theme: Vampires

User Reviews

Well, it beats "Twilight"

ETJB (447)

The Press Says

The Video Game Critic	Sep 21, 2000	B+	83
Video Games & Computer Entertainment	Apr, 1994	7 out of 10	70
Defunct Games	Jan 08, 2006	60 out of 100	60
Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM)	Jan, 1994	5.25 out of 10	52
GamePro (US)	Feb, 1994	2.5 out of 5	50
Just Games Retro	Jun 19, 2007		50
GameCola.net	Nov 01, 2005	4 out of 10	40
Sega-16.com	Mar 19, 2007	2 out of 10	20

Forums

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Incorrect info in user's review	14	Daniel Saner (2493) Jan 02, 2014

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Awards

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  • Issue #4 - #21 in the "Top 25 Worst Video Games of All-Time" list

Related Web Sites

• Video review of Dracula games (WARNING: Language) (The Angry Video Game Nerd, James Rolfe, reviews Dracula-based games, including taking a second look at Bram Stoker's Dracula on Sega CD. He reviewed this once already in his Sega CD reviews.)
• Video review of the system (WARNING: Language) (The Angry Video Game Nerd, James Rolfe, reviews the Sega CD and gives brief reviews of some games, including Bram Stoker's Dracula.)