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. Worth Playing
    Mar 25, 2021
    80
    Wallachia: Reign of Dracula is a solid, old-school experience. The decision to make this more of a shooter than a faithful Castlevania-style clone can be initially jarring, but it feels natural thanks to some excellent arrowplay and good boss fights. The high difficulty level due to some design decisions stretches out the seven-stage experience, but the endless continues make that bearable. While it may not appeal to everyone, those looking for something that mimics a good 16-bit adventure shooter will find this to be an easy recommendation.
  2. GameOver.gr
    Nov 13, 2020
    80
    A short but intense and well done run & gun arcade experience inspired by Contra, Shinobi and Castlevania.
  3. Nintendo Life
    Oct 29, 2020
    80
    It might be more old-school than other similar games, but Wallachia: Reign of Dracula still offers rewarding action, skilful level design, and some excellent music. With Konami seemingly content to sleep on its popular Castlevania series for the time being – outside of smartphone games, of course – this (alongside the likes of Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon and its sequel) might be as close as we're likely to get to a brand-new "old-school" Castlevania outing on Switch. It's a good job, then, that Migami Games knows Konami's franchise so well that it has created a truly convincing imitation – but one which has enough ideas of its own to stand out from its inspiration.
  5. Jeuxvideo.com
    May 13, 2021
    75
    For a tribute to the classics of the 80s - early 90s and in particular to Castlevania, Wallachia: Reign of Dracula can be considered a success, thanks to its exciting, difficult but satisfying old school adventure, which will transport us for 4 hours to the time. of the NES. It is unfortunately pulled down by an adventure already seen a thousand and once, dubbing sometimes alongside, gameplay sometimes frustrating and not very varied. Nevertheless, whether it is for the regulars of the games of Migami Games or the newcomers, the game will undoubtedly please if the person is up for a good challenge.

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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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