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Developer(s) | Capcom |
Publisher(s) | Capcom |
Series | Darkstalkers |
Platform(s) | PlayStation 2 |
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Genre(s) | Fighting game |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Vampire: Darkstalkers Collection (ヴァンパイア ダークストーカーズコレクション, Vanpaia Dākusutāzu Korekushon) is a compilation of all five Darkstalkers arcade games that were released in Japan only for the PlayStation 2 in 2005.[2] Darkstalkers Collection was also released together with Hyper Street Fighter II: The Anniversary Edition as part of one of the Value Pack compilations for the PS2 in 2008 in Japan.[3]
Gameplay
[edit]This compilation features the original arcade versions of the games, as well as hidden arranged versions of the three Vampire Savior games, which introduce a corrupt dhampir version of Donovan, Dee, as a secret playable character with his own storyline.
Contents
[edit]- Vampire: The Night Warriors (1994)
- Vampire Hunter: Darkstalkers' Revenge (1995)
- Vampire Savior: The Lord of Vampire (1997)
- Vampire Hunter 2: Darkstalkers' Revenge (1997)
- Vampire Savior 2: The Lord of Vampire (1997)
Reception
[edit]IGN called it "one of the finest compilations ever" and a "true, wait-free arcade perfection".[4] Siliconera stated that "the fighting engine has aged considerably. It's really designed for people who love the series and Capcom's more traditional 2D fighters".[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Vampire: Darkstalkers Collection". GameSpot.com. Retrieved 2014-03-03.
- ^ "Vampire: Darkstalkers Collection - PS2 - IGN". Uk.ps2.ign.com. 2005-05-31. Archived from the original on May 29, 2010. Retrieved 2014-03-03.
- ^ "カプコン、同社の人気対戦格闘ゲーム2作品をセットにしたバリューパックがPS2で登場". game.watch.impress.co.jp. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
- ^ "Darkstalkers Collection Playtest - PlayStation 2 Preview at IGN". Uk.ps2.ign.com. 2005-05-31. Archived from the original on July 19, 2012. Retrieved 2014-03-03.
- ^ "Vampire Darkstalkers Collection Review". Siliconera.com. Archived from the original on 2007-11-08. Retrieved 2014-03-03.