Dracula: The Last Sanctuary

 PC
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Just Adventure
    83
    A breath of nostalgic perfume for the point-and-click enthusiast. I was sorry when it was over, and I fervently hope that the Count finds a way to come back and haunt us for third time.
  2. Happy Puppy
    80
    Let's cut to the chase -- this game sucks. Or rather, its chief antagonist does, since that vampiric schmuck Dracula just won't stay dead...bloody good fun.
  3. Electric Playground
    80
    Now that I've finished this game, I'm kind of hoping the developers will go ahead and create another.
  5. IGN
    78
    It looks stunning. The real time sprite animations aren't so hot, but everything else is sharp.
  6. GameZone
    75
    The game has some disappointing quirks in play but the plot music and graphics come together perfectly.
  7. GameSpy
    72
    It's a good game, with occasional glimpses of genius, but its many flaws prevent it from achieving true greatness.
  8. Gamezilla!
    70
    What makes this game original is the storyline.
  9. Quandary
    70
    Creeping is what you do - a menacing mood pervades the game, and you feel you should be cautious. Play with the lights off and everything is accentuated. I jumped more than once.
  10. GamePower
    62
    It is the kind of decent B-list thing that tides you over until another one of these A-list gems comes along.
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  11. Adventure Gamers
    60
    Better than "Dracula Resurrection" and worth picking up. However, it falls short of greatness.
  12. Computer Games Magazine
    60
    The game grows on you, however, mostly because of its kooky style.
  13. Adrenaline Vault
    60
    While this sequel is not at all an embarrassment, its gameplay never matches the high level indicated by the truly great character depictions and scenic backdrops.
  14. GameSpot
    55
    It's lengthy and difficult, and there are puzzles at every turn. Unfortunately, the game is also filled with long, empty hallways bookended by mysteriously locked doors--so it doesn't manage to be atmospheric at all, in spite of its great visuals.
  15. PC Gamer
    50
    An achievement in cramming as many puzzles into a game as possible. [Apr 2001, p.81]
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Awards & Rankings

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#89 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
33
#33 Most Shared PC Game of 2001

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
  1. damaso7
    Jan 6, 2018
    7
    Ambientación e historia sublime, sin embargo el final es algo frío para la trama y el diseño de niveles algo destartalado y repetitivo enAmbientación e historia sublime, sin embargo el final es algo frío para la trama y el diseño de niveles algo destartalado y repetitivo en algunas partes… Full Review »
  2. charmer
    Dec 25, 2013
    7
    In 2013, this game is quite dated but still very worthwhile for Myst-like point-and-click adventure fans. What I thought sets it apart fromIn 2013, this game is quite dated but still very worthwhile for Myst-like point-and-click adventure fans. What I thought sets it apart from modern adventure games is its minimalistic user interface. Just hover your cursor over something and see if any action is allowed. If it is, figure out which item to use. There are no item descriptions, almost none protagonist in-game narration, no tutorial, no game options or explicit hints. The game just isn't holding your hand all the time but on the other hand, most of the puzzles aren't overly difficult and some of them are quite clever. However, you might get stuck on some pixel hunting several times. Story-wise and technologically, the Last Sanctuary (D:LS) is a direct continuation of Dracula: Resurrection, which was a much shorter game. I found the rendered backgrounds diverse and of very good quality even if the resolution wasn't very high. Voice acting was decent for most characters and sound effects and ambient music were quite fitting to set the atmosphere. Most of the story is told through animated cut scenes. Understandably, the animation is stiff for today's standards and some of the dialogues are silly but overall, the pace of the game is maintained with very few distractions. A new thing in D:LS as compared to its predecessor are the quick-time events, which are quite refreshing in an adventure game and also you can't easily predict them so saving your progress regularly is recommended. All in all, the second installment of Dracula does not disappoint the fans of the genre.… Full Review »
  3. Tiltill
    Nov 19, 2005
    10
    Its an amazing game.Word;s can;t describe it.Just play it and you'll see.
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