Wallachia: Reign of Dracula

 Switch
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Starbit
    Nov 24, 2020
    70
    Wallachia: Reign of Dracula is a fun and compelling action platformer that acts as a good tribute to its inspirations and stands out amid its peers. While its lifespan might not be too impressive, the game's difficulty level helps in mitigating that aspect, at the same time that its game design and movements help with creating the impression of a game that works fine. Top marks for its soundtrack too, especially the voice works.
  2. Hey Poor Player
    Oct 29, 2020
    70
    Though I appreciate you can save and quit without losing progress, I do wish stages had more checkpoints. I often would have to start from the very beginning of a stage after dying several sections in, which is irritating. But as an old school gamer, there wasn’t anything game-breaking here. Hell, there’s not even knockback on the easier difficulties. It just might be more of a challenge for those unversed in such adventures. Overall, I’d recommend this to fans of retro games who want something new to check out.
  3. Switch Player
    Nov 16, 2020
    60
    Wallachia sticks to the 16-bit gaming template – warts and all – to deliver a fun ride for fans of retro 2D scrolling adventures. Repetition may limit the appeal however; this is a Dracula story that perhaps lacks bite.
  5. Cubed3
    Dec 21, 2020
    50
    Despite this being far from a rushed indie piece of junk, like the hundreds that are plaguing the Switch library, Wallachia: Reign of Dracula is unfortunately one more retro-inspired game that fails at what matters the most. A love letter to SNES-style Castlevania, sprinkled with a little bit of Contra's fast-paced action, this should be something great. Sadly, due to some issues, like the way the main character moves, and how unfair some parts of the whole thing can feel, it soon gets from mildly-interesting, to downright annoying.
  6. Screen Rant
    Nov 1, 2020
    50
    A serviceable addition to the genre that will appease fans of the genre and likely frustrate everyone else.

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. jens76
    Mar 26, 2023
    6
    Castlevania auf Run and Gun, vielleicht etwas angestaubt, aber wer möchte nicht, der Heldin, die Falten (Falte) wegküssen, ich würde sieCastlevania auf Run and Gun, vielleicht etwas angestaubt, aber wer möchte nicht, der Heldin, die Falten (Falte) wegküssen, ich würde sie selbst noch auf dem Sterbebett nehmen.… Full Review »
  2. IamSquid
    Jan 2, 2023
    8
    On the surface, this game looks like another Castlevania clone. In fact, gameplay has more in common with Contra, it just LOOKS likeOn the surface, this game looks like another Castlevania clone. In fact, gameplay has more in common with Contra, it just LOOKS like Castlevania. I'd recommend this to anyone who is into arcade-style retro games.… Full Review »
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