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{{sub-stub}}'''''Bram Stoker's Dracula''''' for the [[Sega Mega-CD]] is a video game based on [[wikipedia:Bram Stoker's Dracula|the movie of the same name]]. Though it shares the same title, it is not related to the [[Bram Stoker's Dracula (Mega Drive)|Sega Mega Drive game]] by [[Traveller's Tales]] or the [[Bram Stoker's Dracula (8-bit)|Sega Master System and Sega Game Gear game]] by [[Probe]]. The Mega-CD version was only released in the Americas.
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'''''Bram Stoker's Dracula''''' for the [[Sega Mega-CD]] is a video game based on [[wikipedia:Bram Stoker's Dracula|the movie of the same name]]. Though it shares the same title, it is not related to the [[Bram Stoker's Dracula (Mega Drive)|Sega Mega Drive game]] by [[Traveller's Tales]] or the [[Bram Stoker's Dracula (8-bit)|Sega Master System and Sega Game Gear game]] by [[Probe]]. The Mega-CD version was only released in the Americas.
  
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Considering the time it was released, the game was a bit of a curiosity as it streams video sequences to create the background. The backgrounds were likely pre-rendered in a 3D software studio, while most of the characters were digitized, as also seen in [[Mortal Kombat]].  
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Considering the time it was released, the game was a bit of a curiosity as it streams video sequences to create the background. The backgrounds were likely pre-rendered in a 3D software studio, while most of the characters were digitized, as also seen in [[Mortal Kombat]].
  
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There are two versions of this game. The first version was released as a stand alone title, while the second version came as part of the ''[[Mary Shelley's Frankenstein / Bram Stoker's Dracula]]'' bundle. Content wise these versions are identical, however, the bundled version seems to be much less prone to in-game freezing, a serious problem in this over one hour long game lacking a save feature.
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There are two versions of this game. The first version was released as a stand alone title, while the second version came as part of the ''[[Mary Shelley's Frankenstein / Bram Stoker's Dracula]]'' bundle. Content wise these versions are identical, however, the bundled version seems to be much less prone to in-game freezing, a serious problem in this over one hour long game lacking a save feature.
  
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
 
Side scrolling action similar to the [[Irem]] classic "Kung Fu master". {{A}} is for punches, {{B}} is for kicks and {{C}} jumps. {{up}} + {{C}} is a jump kick focusing on enemies coming from straight above.
 
Side scrolling action similar to the [[Irem]] classic "Kung Fu master". {{A}} is for punches, {{B}} is for kicks and {{C}} jumps. {{up}} + {{C}} is a jump kick focusing on enemies coming from straight above.
 
Some stages feature branching paths, e.g. hold up + forward while walking under the silver orb in stage 2 to avoid the library section in favour of an hallway.
 
Some stages feature branching paths, e.g. hold up + forward while walking under the silver orb in stage 2 to avoid the library section in favour of an hallway.
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==Magazine articles==
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==Promotional material==
 
==Promotional material==

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Dracula MCD title.png

Bram Stoker's Dracula
System(s): Sega Mega-CD
Publisher: Sony Imagesoft
Developer:
Genre: Action

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega-CD
US 		$59.9559.95[2] T-93065
Sega Mega-CD
BR

Bram Stoker's Dracula for the Sega Mega-CD is a video game based on the movie of the same name. Though it shares the same title, it is not related to the Sega Mega Drive game by Traveller's Tales or the Sega Master System and Sega Game Gear game by Probe. The Mega-CD version was only released in the Americas.

Considering the time it was released, the game was a bit of a curiosity as it streams video sequences to create the background. The backgrounds were likely pre-rendered in a 3D software studio, while most of the characters were digitized, as also seen in Mortal Kombat.

There are two versions of this game. The first version was released as a stand alone title, while the second version came as part of the Mary Shelley's Frankenstein / Bram Stoker's Dracula bundle. Content wise these versions are identical, however, the bundled version seems to be much less prone to in-game freezing, a serious problem in this over one hour long game lacking a save feature.

Gameplay

Side scrolling action similar to the Irem classic "Kung Fu master". A is for punches, B is for kicks and C jumps. Up + C is a jump kick focusing on enemies coming from straight above. Some stages feature branching paths, e.g. hold up + forward while walking under the silver orb in stage 2 to avoid the library section in favour of an hallway.

Magazine articles

Main article: Bram Stoker's Dracula (Mega-CD)/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

  • Dracula MCD US PrintAdvert.jpg

    US print advert

  • Dracula MD-MCD US PrintAdvert.jpg

    US print advert 2

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Print advert in Computer & Video Games (UK) #145: "December 1993" (1993-11-15)
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Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
60 №55, p76[2]
13 №7, p60/61
25 №10, p40/41
49 №15, p59
70 №9, p44/45
51 №10, p80/81[3]
41 №44, p48/49
45 №49, p84
76 №29, p42
Sega Mega-CD
 48
Based on
9 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
53
[4]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
60
[2]
Mega (UK) PAL
49
[5]
Mega (UK) PAL
25
[6]
Mega Action (UK) NTSC-U
70
[7]
Mega Force (FR)
74
[8]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
51
[3]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
45
[9]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
41
[10]
Sega Pro (UK) NTSC-U
76
[11]
Sega Zone (UK) PAL
28
[12]
Todo Sega (ES)
84
[13]
Video Games (DE) PAL
18
[14]
VideoGames (US) NTSC-U
70
[15]
Sega Mega-CD
 53
Based on
14 reviews

Bram Stoker's Dracula (Mega-CD)

Mega-CD, US
BramStokersDracula MCD US Box Back.jpgBramStokersDracula MCD US Box Front.jpg
Cover
BramStokersDracula MCD US Disc.jpg
Disc
Dracula mcd us manual.pdf
Manual
BramStokersDracula MCD US RegCard.pdf
Reg Card
Mega-CD, BR

References

  1. ↑ File:GamePro US 052.pdf, page 213
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 File:GamePro US 055.pdf, page 78 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:GamePro US 055.pdf_p78" defined multiple times with different content
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 File:MeanMachinesSega10UK.pdf, page 80 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:MeanMachinesSega10UK.pdf_p80" defined multiple times with different content
  4. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "January 1994" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 46
  5. ↑ Mega, "December 1993" (UK; 1993-11-18), page 59
  6. ↑ Mega, "July 1993" (UK; 1993-06-17), page 40
  7. ↑ Mega Action, "January 1994" (UK; 1993-12-30), page 44
  8. ↑ Mega Force, "Janvier 1994" (FR; 1994-01-08), page 100
  9. ↑ Sega Power, "December 1993" (UK; 1993-11-xx), page 84
  10. ↑ Sega Power, "July 1993" (UK; 1993-06-03), page 48
  11. ↑ Sega Pro, "March 1994" (UK; 1994-01-27), page 42
  12. ↑ Sega Zone, "December 1993" (UK; 1993-11-25), page 62
  13. ↑ Todo Sega, "Enero 1994" (ES; 199x-xx-xx), page 72
  14. ↑ Video Games, "3/94" (DE; 1994-02-23), page 73
  15. ↑ VideoGames, "April 1994" (US; 1994-0x-xx), page 82
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