Dracula Twins Is a Hoot
...says one review, and we tend to agree.
Dracula Twins is a charming little sidescroller in which you play either Drac or Dracana, the twin children of Count Dracula, it seems. Graphics are cute and cartoony--apparently, vampires are the good guys. There's a little comic-book intro (a nasty vampire-hunter has got hold of old Dad, and you have to fight your way through various environments to rescue Pater), but of course, story isn't really the point of a sidescroller.
The controls are intuitive and smooth, and you're introduced to them gradually with text during play; the difficulty level is pretty low, making it appropriate both for kids and those among us old enough that the reflexes ain't what they used to be. The music is appropriately Halloween-ish, and varied enough not to get annoying, and the graphics appropriate for the theme. One minor twist; Dracula Twins is 3D, meaning mostly that even though you're moving on a linear path, the path you follow twists around, so there's more of an illusion of depth than in a classic 2D sidescroller.
Nice.
The Developer Says
Poor old Count Dracula has been kidnapped by a wicked inventor - the dreadful Dr. Lifelust – who wants to live forever and plans to use vampire blood to create an elixir of life!
It’s up to Drac and his twin-sister Dracana to bite back and save their father, defend Transylvania, and recover their castle from the undead. Doctor Lifelust and his minions must be defeated!
Classic Gameplay
Dracula Twins is a return to classic game design. It's simple, fun, highly addictive and can be enjoyed by gamers of all ages.
2 Playable Characters
Play as Drac or his twin sister Dracana!
Lush 3D World
More than 40 stages of platform action featuring special abilities, cool moves, and power-ups!
Tutorial System
The action doesn't stop in order to teach you how to play. You will be instructed as the game progresses.
Magic
You must collect blood rubies to earn magic points (MP) in order to cast spells sending the undead back to their graves!
Reviews
"Good platform games are a rarity on the PC, so if Dracula Twins sounds up your alley, grab it now.... 4 out of 5 Stars."
-- GameXtazy
"I really have to give Legendo credit for trying something cool."
-- Casual Review
"Dracula Twins is a hoot."
-- Gamezebo