Incredible Dracula: Chasing Love Collector's Edition Reviews

My absolute favorite of the entire ID series. It's challenging and FUN!!!!

Time management game that is just as good on relaxed. Surprising puzzles. This is a good game for anyone who is short on time and wants a half hour challenge.

This game makes two design choices that are in direct opposition to each other. First, the time margins are very tight. Second, there's multi-layer crafting required (that is, you collect some stuff to make parts, that you then mix with other stuff, and then use). The time margins are far, far too unforgiving for you to be able to process the crafting needed. You end up having to heavily optimize and then memorize that optimization and if I wanted to do that I would just go play puzzle games.

I don't really know what category this game fits into, but I do know it's quirky and, even with being highly repetitive, I enjoyed playing it. In a way, it's a strategy game because you have to figure out which paths you have enough resources to navigate; i.e. if you try to take the path straight to the broken BloodDonald's you might run out of the resources you need to remove the items along that path (or to build the BloodDonald's). It's not difficult so it's very casual-friendly, I guess you would say. Basically, the game is you have to clear a path to the level exit but it's not just a straight shot because you have to satisfy the demands of the characters who call that level home; you might have to rebuild their house or help set them up on a date before they grant you passage. Levels without these needy NPCs still require you to clear a lot and procure item A before you can get item B that will allow you to leave the area. There is some crafting involved, as well; sometimes you need to craft clothing, chairs, or an engine (among other items) to be able to rebuild something or to trade to an NPC to get an item you need. There are also spells that you will need to craft, but the game tells you everything you need and even highlights stuff when you have the necessary items. The game also has a built-in strategy guide that you can look at to see what level has what resources, something you might need if you want to get all achievements because the 'gather 5,000 units of gold' might not come from natural game-play (Maybe if you always upgrade your banks to level 2/3 you can get it in one play-through?). I forgot to mention that it also fits into the category of time management, I guess? Depending on which mode you play, there is a timer for each level that determines what star (medal) you get. I played without the timer because I just wanted to chill. I don't believe the levels change any according to what mode you play since I did play the demo first with the timer and I didn't notice a difference, but I could be wrong. There are also what I would call hidden-in-plain-sight collectibles that are for fun and achievements; the princess statue has one in every level, for a total of 60, but the stickers (gift boxes), posters, and black cats do not. Gotta collect'em all. The music is very well-done and fits the game perfectly. There's a little bit of voice-over in the game, some during the story scenes that are done with the stereotypical Dracula voice, and the rest are little reactions from the zombies, Dracula, and others while you're clearing the levels; the ones you hear during the levels could get annoying after a while, especially the one during the wedding level (I turned my volume down because he was so annoying to me, but maybe it's because I was used to the zombies and this was a huge contrast to them). Pop-culture references can be found in the game, too, such as someone who "loves rings and volcanoes". I did not encounter any bugs, but I did notice a typo in relation to items the Master has to remove; the text says "neitralize" instead of "neutralize", unless they did that on purpose for some reason (or that's how it's spelled in another language, such as Latvian or Russian).

[b][u]Game Information[/u][/b] "Incredible Dracula: Chasing Love" Collector's Edition is a Strategy game. The game was developed by New Bridge Games and published by Alawar Entertainment. "Chasing Love" is the first episode of "Incredible Dracula." Since this is a collector's edition game, it comes with extra features that are not available in its counterpart; the standard edition. [b][u]The Game Review[/u][/b] Game Visuals I want to mention that the visuals in the game are well done. The visuals can be adjusted in the game's option menu. Game Audio I want to mention that audio for the game is well done. Even though the audio is somewhat simplistic and repetitive. The audio can be adjusted in the game's option menu as well. Gameplay This is a strategy game, where careful planning is required, due to the limited amount of resources that are available. There are three different difficulty game modes to choose from: Normal; Multi-task; Relaxed. The difference between these difficulty game modes are: Timer Speed and Scoring. The normal mode, the timer speed and scoring is low. The multi-task mode, the timer speed and scoring are moderately high. The relaxed mode, the timer speed is frozen and scoring is moderately high. There are five different landmasses with the total of forty-five levels in the main story. There are fifteen levels in the bonus chapter. All levels have objectives assigned to them that need to be completed within the given timeframe. All tasks can be chained together as long the path is not blocked. All levels have a three star rating system. The stars are earned from playing the game. The star rating system represents how fast the level has been completed. Three Stars (Gold;) Two Stars (Silver;) One Star (Bronze.) There is an opportunity to replay levels for better star rating. There are several different special power ups to help complete the level faster. These special bonus power ups come with a time limit. But they can be used again after they have been recharged overtime. There are three sets of collectibles in the game: Black Cats; Figurines; Stickers and Posters. There are scattered throughout the game for the player to find. Since this is a collector's edition, there is a bonus chapter, but it can be accessed only after the main story is completed. There are thirty-four different achievements that can be unlocked from playing the game. Each of these achievements does come with some requirements that need to be completed before they can be unlocked. Miscellaneous There are extra features in the game: Bonus Chapter; Wallpapers; Concept Art; Soundtrack and Game's Strategy Guide. Most of these extra features can be accessed only after the entire game is completed. There are eight different trading cards to collect. Only three of those cards are given out by the game. There are several ways to get the rest of the trading cards: Purchased from the Steam's Community Market; Trade with friends; Booster Pack and its Booster Pack Creator. Final thoughts: I have found the game enjoyable to a certain extent. The replay value for the game is low. I would recommend this game, but not at the game's full price value.

Playing this game is like repeatedly hitting your head against the wall, expecting the wall to break. Getting 3 stars after completing a level is a grind. Had to lower my competitive urges and allow myself to be happy with 2 stars. Definitely will appeal to old-school gamers who are willing to put in the work to achieve success. I'm used to getting 3 stars at other time management games. If you can't deal with 2 stars, this may not be the game for you.

Enjoyable but three stars is virtually impossible on hard mode. Usually there will be a few levels that pose a very hard challenge, and might feel nearly impossible, but this game made them all feel that way, for me. It also crashed between level 44 and 45, one level before completing the game. Can't get it to engage at that level at all. So it's a bummer I can't complete it. Overall, though, still enjoyable, especially if you like time management games.

all the negative reviews have basically already covered how i feel about the game. incredibly boring, horrible design choices in terms of gameplay etc. i like the art style and the silly story, but the gameplay is terrible. the only reason i have so many hours is because i wanted to 100% the game.

Several of the achievements are buggy and the art is very ugly, but the puzzles and story are pretty fun,

A fun and amusing resource and time management game with colorful detailed backgrounds. This game in places requires some well thought out strategy even in relaxed casual (not timed) mode. The biographies/profiles of the characters are worth the read. Storyline: Count Dracula decides to get modern and look for mate using an online dating system. Having found "the perfect one" he goes to meet her only to discover she is nothing like her online profile. (That should be of no surprise! LOL) However, the Princess has matrimony on her mind and chases after Dracula, who runs away from her. 45 levels in the main game, 15 levels in the bonus chapter, and 3 modes, normal timed, relaxed (not timed), and timed multi-click (This is where the player can click on as many items as are available forming an item pick up cue). What makes this game different for others is 1) interactive tabs for potions. crafting, and magic (3 each by game end), 2) clothing with a bonus ability attached (awarded during gameplay), and 3) powerups used for increasing supplies which upgrade during gameplay. Late in the game there is a powerup upgrade that allows for upgrading all supply buildings at once (That is so nice and such a resource saver). There are also "finds" that occur over the course of gameplay (main and bonus): princess statues (60, one per level), gift boxes (30, gives in-game 'stickers'), princess posters (6), and black cats (13). Plus there are 3 extra 'secret' finds - death's scythe, alien, and sheep-king - found somewhere in the game. (Yes, I know where they are, and no, I am not telling, that would be a spoiler.) Most, if not all, achievements can be earned during gameplay. (Note: Once a level is open the player can go back without having to play the entire game over). Plays well and fast, the upgrades keep the gameplay fresh, the "finds" are a fun extra, and the storyline is amusing enough to keep the player interested. Excellent game. I highly recommend it.