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{{Header Nav|game=Vampire Killer | {{Header Nav|game=Vampire Killer}} | ||
{{Game | {{Game | ||
|completion=4 | |||
|image=VampireKiller BoxArt JP.jpg | |||
|title=Vampire Killer | |title=Vampire Killer | ||
| | |japanese=悪魔城ドラキュラ | ||
|developer=[[Konami]] | |developer=[[Konami]] | ||
|publisher=[[Konami]] | |publisher=[[Konami]] | ||
| | |year=1986 | ||
|systems=[[MSX2]], [[Wii U]] | |||
|genre=[[Action-adventure]] | |genre=[[Action-adventure]] | ||
|players=1 | |players=1 | ||
|modes=[[Single player]] | |||
|preceded by=[[Castlevania]] | |preceded by=[[Castlevania]] | ||
|followed by=[[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest]] | |followed by=[[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest]] | ||
|series=Castlevania | |series=Castlevania | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Vampire Killer''' is a game created by Konami in 1986 for the [[MSX2]] computer. It is the second game in the [[:Category:Castlevania|Castlevania series]], and is a reimagining of the original [[Castlevania]]'s plot. | '''Vampire Killer''' is a game created by Konami in 1986 for the [[MSX2]] computer. It is the second game in the [[:Category:Castlevania|Castlevania series]], and is a reimagining of the original [[Castlevania]]'s plot. | ||
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The unique gameplay features from ''Vampire Killer'' were reintroduced to the ''Castlevania'' series with ''[[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest]]'' in 1988 and ''[[Castlevania: Symphony of the Night]]'' in 1997. As with many other MSX titles such as ''[[Metal Gear]]'' and ''[[Contra]]'', the action takes place one screen at a time in a fashion similar to the original ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' for the [[NES]], as the MSX computers could not handle smooth scrolling gameplay. | The unique gameplay features from ''Vampire Killer'' were reintroduced to the ''Castlevania'' series with ''[[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest]]'' in 1988 and ''[[Castlevania: Symphony of the Night]]'' in 1997. As with many other MSX titles such as ''[[Metal Gear]]'' and ''[[Contra]]'', the action takes place one screen at a time in a fashion similar to the original ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' for the [[NES]], as the MSX computers could not handle smooth scrolling gameplay. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:VampireKiller BoxArt JP Back.jpg|Japanese Box Art (Back) | ||
File: | File:Vampire Killer MSX Box Artwork.jpg|European Box Art (Front) | ||
File: | File:VampireKiller BoxArt EU Back.jpg|European Box Art (Back) | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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{{Castlevania}} | {{Castlevania}} | ||
[[Category:Konami]] | |||
[[Category:MSX2]] | [[Category:MSX2]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Wii U]] | ||
[[Category:Action-adventure]] | [[Category:Action-adventure]] | ||
[[Category:Single player]] | [[Category:Single player]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:30, 12 October 2021
| Vampire Killer | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Konami |
| Publisher(s) | Konami |
| Year released | 1986 |
| System(s) | MSX2, Wii U |
| Preceded by | Castlevania |
| Followed by | Castlevania II: Simon's Quest |
| Series | Castlevania |
| Japanese title | 悪魔城ドラキュラ |
|---|---|
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
| Players | 1 |
| Modes | Single player |
Vampire Killer is a game created by Konami in 1986 for the MSX2 computer. It is the second game in the Castlevania series, and is a reimagining of the original Castlevania's plot.
Vampire Killer is seen as unique in the early Castlevania series for containing several features that weren't seen in other games that were intended to be remakes of the original game. For example, to progress in the game, it is necessary to acquire Silver Keys hidden in the several rooms within the game's castle, in order to open doors to other Stages and boss rooms. Other keys also have to be found in order to open treasure chests containing useful items, such as shields for protection and speed boots. Merchants can be found along the way (often by breaking open walls with the whip) who sell items to the player. While containing considerably different gameplay than the original Castlevania, both games share most of the same background settings, enemies and music.
The unique gameplay features from Vampire Killer were reintroduced to the Castlevania series with Castlevania II: Simon's Quest in 1988 and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night in 1997. As with many other MSX titles such as Metal Gear and Contra, the action takes place one screen at a time in a fashion similar to the original The Legend of Zelda for the NES, as the MSX computers could not handle smooth scrolling gameplay.
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Japanese Box Art (Back)
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European Box Art (Front)
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European Box Art (Back)
The game's premise is the same as those of most retellings of the original Castlevania: Simon Belmont ventures inside Castlevania to defeat Count Dracula and restore peace in the land of Transylvania. He fights his way through hordes of monsters, wielding the Vampire Killer whip and a number of other weapons.