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Bram Stoker's books are all very well... but what are the best vampire games?

Today's Google doodle celebrates Bram Stoker's 165th birthday, so we decided to find the best games inspired by his vampiric creation.

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pompombrum4184d ago

Good old Kain, Sony should have tried to get his image rights to have him in their Allstars game.

There really isn't all that many vampire games though which is quite surprising seeing how thanks to twilight there have been quite a few movies/tv series come up.

bubblebeam4184d ago

Legacy of Kain and Soul Reaver were the best.
The Van Helsing game on PS2 was very awesome IMO. I actually really liked it.

What is up with the Legacy Of Kain franchise? I know they aren't exclusive to Sony, so did they go broke or poor?

My favourite PS1 game was Soul Reaver. Like Abes Odyssey, I'd like to see someone remake it or continue it.

pompombrum4184d ago

Wasn't Legacy of Kain done by Crystal Dynamics? If so I believe Square have the license for it.

bubblebeam4183d ago

Yes, indeed it was Crystal Dynamics. And Square have a new engine as well, sooo.......

shutUpAndTakeMyMoney4184d ago (Edited 4184d ago )

Can't wait for this!
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To bad they put it on hold to make dust 514 ps3 10000th shooter. :(

NYC_Gamer4184d ago

I hope WOD does see the light of day

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The 7 Best Vampire Games: Embrace the Night

Vampire games are making a comeback of late, and gamers hoping this is a new trend should look back at the 7 best vampire games ever made.

SimpleSlave24d ago (Edited 24d ago )

What is a list? A miserable little pile of scribbles.

A Best Vampire Game list and no Bloodborne. A bold choice, indeed.

The_Hooligan24d ago

IMO, I wouldn't consider bloodborne a vampire game. Long story short, It's more about the side effects of the blood experiment and the influence of the red moon, than actually being a vampire.

SimpleSlave24d ago (Edited 24d ago )

Yes, Bloodborne is about Vampires. It's not just the undertones, or the imagery or the obvious parallels, it's pretty much everything and then some. Here's the thing, Bram Stoker's Dracula is also not a Vampire novel. Why? Because technically Vampires from folklore were something else.

But based on our updated view of what Vampires are, informed in one way or another by Bram Stoker's Dracula, Nosferatu The Vamprye, and many other stories, and combined with From Software's own interpretation, we can say with confidence that Bloodborne IS a Vampire story. Sure, there are other elements, but the central narrative is pretty much Vampires. Which would make it THE Vampire game. I mean, Cainhurst Castle. Anyways, that's how I see it.

But to each their and we'll agree to disagree.

MEGANE24d ago

Thats the best Vampire game ever, but enough talk, have at you!.

SimpleSlave24d ago (Edited 24d ago )

Absolutely... Now, die monster! You don't belong in this thread!
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anast24d ago

I've lost all hype for Bloodlines 2. It's going to be an action game.

Barlos24d ago

No Blood Omen? Even today it's one of my favourite vampire games. We could really do with a release on modern platforms.

Relientk7724d ago

I really enjoyed Vampyr. The combat is a little clunky and could use some work. However, the story, characters, dialog. setting, and pretty much everything else in the game is great.

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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Review - You are Reborn

Check out our review of the dark fantasy classic, Soul Reaver!

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CrimsonWing69207d ago

Man, I thought they stealth dropped a Remaster or something when I saw this…

raWfodog207d ago

Same here, I was getting excited too lol. Maybe there’s still hope for a return to Nosgoth.

ThichQuangDuck207d ago

Bring the series back Crystal Dynamics. Didn't realize Amy Henig worked on tihs one thats dope

Name Last Name206d ago

I’ve been wanting to replay this for over a year. It’s been on “Coming Soon” status on GOG forever. Have no idea what they’re waiting for.

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7 Game Series in Need of a Reboot

Rebooting seems to be all the rage these days, so here's Chit Hot's picks for seven game series that need a reboot.

RavenWolfx328d ago

Dino Crisis and Legacy of Cain I can get behind. The others, meh. I would also love to see a Remake of Resident Evil: Outbreak, Legend of Dragoon, and Jade Empire.

SpacedDuck328d ago

I absolutely love Banjo Kazooie but holy crap is a Dino Crisis remaster such a massive opportunity for Capcom.

The engine they have used for the RE Remakes is perfect and it would be so cool to see the first two games remade.

isarai328d ago

Mercenaries, True Crime, Dead to Rights, Max Payne, Manhunt, Duke Nukem, Prince of Persia, Burnout, Matrix, Outrun, Jet Set Radio, Otogi, Kenka Banco, Syphon Filter, Power stone, San Francisco Rush, and despite not being a series, BLACK

banger88327d ago

The Saints Row reboot needs a reboot. Saints Row 2 holds up quite well, but the original needs a remake at least. Keep everything exactly the same, just with better graphics.