Bram Stoker's Dracula

One of several adaptations of the 1992 film version of the classic vampire tale, the Amiga version is a side-scrolling action game.

The player controls Jonathan Harker, who, on his quest to destroy the Transylvanian vampire, must make his way through nine levels, starting at a tavern near Dracula's castle and then the castle itself. Back in England, Dracula and his minions must be driven out of a convent, an abbey and the house of Jonathan's fiancée Mina, among others. A primary task in each level is to find and destroy several coffins of Transylvanian earth. Hindering Jonathan on his way are henchmen as well as critters under the vampire's control: bats, rats, snakes and more. The last coffin in each location is usually guarded by one of Dracula's stronger minions, which include his three brides, the madman Renfield, and Mina's friend Lucy, now turned undead.

To defeat the enemies, Jonathan uses punches and kicks. Lost health can be regained by finding potions; extra lives are also available. In addition, Dr. Van Helsing has left holy crosses lying about - once picked up, they enable a powerful ranged holy attack, which only lasts for a short time, however. Staircases and doors connect the different parts of the levels - to open doors, keys must first be found.

Ritchardo # 2024-02-04 21:40:39

- DIRECTLY FROM THE MANUAL -
You play the part of Jonathan Harker, adventurer and vampire hunter. Count Dracula has your financée Mina Murray under his evil spell. Your quest is to rescue Mina by first destroying all of the coffins full of Transylvanian earth that Dracula uses to sleep in during the day. These coffins give him the strength to exist and he has scattered them everywhere. By following trail and destroying them, you will eventually catch him up and drive him back to his castle in Transylvania - the only place where he can be finally destroyed forever.
However Dracula is not alone. He has hordes of helpers who will fight you on his behalf. Owls, bats, snakes, rats and spiders are his beloved creatures that will attack you and, although their fangs are small, they may be deadly. Dark and evil men who lust for Dracula's gold and do his bidding are the henchmen - mighty opponents. But most deadly of all are his minions - the Brides of Dracula, Renfield the madman and Minas old friend, Lucy, now a vampiress.

# 2002-11-20 17:21:59

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