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Fantastic cinema

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: December 28, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game has such incredible animation and cinematic sequences. However, keep in mind that although there are puzzles to solve, and player interaction, the puzzles are not very difficult. It's not the type game you will spend hours and hours trying to solve one puzzle or get lost in a level (or scene) and not know what you're supposed to do, it's usually quite obvious. However, the entire length to completion is still worth the investment. Think of it more as an interactive movie and not a true graphic adventure and it's really impressive, especially for the low price!

Disappointing

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 5 / 9
Date: October 11, 2000
Author: Amazon User

How anyone could rate this game above two stars is beyond me. I was thoroughly disenchanted with this game. Although the graphics and the cinematic seens were impressive, the fun factor was VERY disappointing. Don't expect for this to be a high action, role-playing game with lots of shooting, explosions, and weapons. The actual gameplay is limited with too many cinematic scenes. Player interaction with the game is severely low. Don't expect to use a gamepad with this game: the player is limited to the use of the mouse without the keyboard. This game has left a very negative impression on me toward the makers of this game: Dreamcatcher Interactive. I'll think twice before purchasing another game from this company.

Quest for beginners.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 04, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I played this game 5 years ago on playstation (it was Russian version). I got a lot of fun. Now I will try English version. Let see. In my opinion this is scary but not very difficult game. Interface of this game is very easy. Nice sound, which gives mystic atmosphere. Graphics a perfect for game, which more then 7 years old. If you like quests (Necronomicon, Dark Fall, Black Mirror. This game for you!"

Skip this one if you're looking for a challenge.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 12, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I was extremely disappointed in this game. This was the easiest game I have ever played....it was essentially just a game of connect-the-dots with fancy graphics. There was never any doubt about what you had to do next, or how to solve a puzzle (if you can even call them puzzles). 75% of the time the items that you needed to solve a puzzle could be found in the immediate vicinity.

However, this game does have one or two things in its favor (hence two stars instead of one). 1) The graphics and cut scenes were well executed. 2) It had a fairly interesting story. 3) This would be a great game for a beginner- they could get the hang of playing a computer game without getting discouraged.

my nightmare...my dream

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: October 30, 2003
Author: Amazon User

My nightmare...my dream.
This is a fantastic game, it's filled with hours of everything a real horror game should contend. The producers has really used the best way to evolve the gaphics over the years, and the final result of years of production, this is the final result.

Story: 10/10
The story starts seven years after Jonathan defeated Dracula, but as time went by Mina, Jonathans fionce develops and feel the need to return to the castle, but what they didn't know was that Dracula was back, and ready to claim his revenge.
So Jonathan travels to Transylvania to save Mina from this evil, Only their love for each other can save Mina from the Prince of Darkness, Dracula, the ultimate evil.

Graphics 10/10
State-of-the-art graphics, exceptional beauty this game is absolutely on of the finest graphics ever seen in a computer game, each and every character is so exceptional detailed, you can see every vein and pore in the faces, it's so real that you almost can smell and feel their precense.
The enviroments are so lifelike, from the moment you enter the Barina Inn you can feel the warmth coming from the fireplace, to feel the coldness and loneliness of the ancient castle.
This game will suck right in, from the moment you put it on,it doesn't matter if you play this Pc version or the PSone version the atmosphere is just as immerse.

Sound/ Music 9/10
The cold winds of the late dawn is rushing over you like a shadow from the past, the creepy noices in the forest are watching you, and the loneliness of an empty heart is just as cold as the winds of dawn. The sounds and music is absolutely a part of it's gothic attraction. Don't bleed your soul to waste.

I'm positively passionate about this game, but hey the story doesn't end here pick Dracula 2: The Last Sanctuary so you can get a highly satisfying ending...will Jonathan save Mina from the ultimate evil?...it's up to you to make sure he does...

Not what I expected...

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: August 23, 2001
Author: Amazon User

When I looked at the box in the store, I thought "Wow! This game looks great, I've gotta have it!". But when I got home, I found it far too easy. Well, let me rephrase that. The beginning was good and creepy and all, and was hard at times, and I was stuck on certain things. But once you get to the point where you want to be, everything opens up, and it just flows so smoothly. I expected much more of a challenge out of this game. Excellent 3-D graphics and compelling story line, however... I finished the game in about 2 days. Maybe 4 hours of gameplay total. I thought I'd be battling it for weeks! Apparently not. I'd only recommend buying this game if you're interested in a short adventure, or if it was on the clearance rack!

A "movie" type of PC game

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: August 09, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game wasn't one of the best I've played. It was inexpensive, so I didn't feel I'd lost a lot by buying it. But I've played it once through, and now it gathers dust. It's one of those "move the mouse around until it's obvious of the only thing you can do" games. Disappointing.

This game is totally fun!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 03, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Hey everyone, if you like mysteries, and especially Dracula, this is the gmae for you. I have just finished playing the game and I was so happy that I finally realized what to do. Everyone should play this game, yes it says Mature and for 17 and up, but I'M 15 and I was playing it with my cousin who is 7 and he absolutely loved it. It's not that bad, and I liked it very much, you should definatly buy this game for your loved one.

The game was ok.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 12, 2002
Author: Amazon User

For a Dracula story I expect some gore, horror, and some action. I got only a fair amount of each. Though fun to play, it could have been considerably better. I wasn't impressed by the graphics and the story line did not live up to potential. Once again, I would have to say that it was worth the money even though it fell short in some areas.

A traditional PC game and a great starter. No, not scary!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 27, 2005
Author: Amazon User

The cover and title are misleading. This series, there is more than one, is a great series with which to start one's pc gaming experience. Much is traditional in movement and puzzles.
Violence? Not really! Just fun and mystery.
As a former educator, I'd recommend this for 13 and above. Killing about 3+ creatures is about as violent as it gets.
Gore? Not really.
Some fascinating, creepy but beautiful women are presented, if I remember correctly.
Wish I would have started with this instead of the Beyond Atlantis series which is more difficult. Crystal Key is gorgeous as is BA but the Dracula series is great for a beginner.
Enjoy!

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