Castlevania: The Arcade

Castlevania: The Arcade, released in Japan as Akumajō Dracula: The Arcade (悪魔城ドラキュラ THE ARCADE, Demon Castle Dracula: The Arcade),[3] is an arcade game, part of the Castlevania franchise by Konami. The game was announced on July 23, 2008.[4] The game was released in Japan on October 2, 2009.[1] A European release was announced for 2009 but only appeared at test locations in 2008.[5]

Castlevania: The Arcade
UK arcade flyer
Developer(s)Konami
Publisher(s)Konami
Director(s)Hiroyuki Ashida
Tatsumi Sugiura
Producer(s)Masayuki Ohashi
Kazuya Tominaga
Artist(s)Noriaki Isogai
Composer(s)Masahiro Ikariko
Masayuki Maruyama
Goh Fujiwara
SeriesCastlevania
Platform(s)Arcade
Release
Genre(s)Light gun shooter
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay

The gameplay is similar to light gun shooters such as The House of the Dead.[6] Players utilize a special LED whip remote. The remote has two buttons. A top thumb button used to activate the whip, prompting players to swing the remote at the screen to damage enemies. A bottom button for the index finger is used to activate subweapons, such as knives or crosses.[6][7] Subweapons are refilled by collecting hearts (up to 25) strewn about each stage in the form of destructible candles and wooden crates.[7]

Up to two players can play the game at once. Characters in the game include the Vampire Hunter, the Lady Gunner, and the Little Witch.[7]

Audio

Castlevania: The Arcade's soundtrack was released on Akumajou Dracula Best Music Collections Box, an 18-CD box set containing music from many Castlevania titles. The Arcade's music was featured on Disc 17.[8]

References
  1. "ムチ体感アクション『悪魔城ドラキュラ THE ARCADE』2月稼働". Gpara.com. January 10, 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
  2. http://www.arcadeflyers.com/?page=flyer&db=videodb&id=6162&image=1
  3. Konami (2010-08-04). Castlevania: Harmony of Despair. Konami. Japanese: 歴代の「悪魔城ドラキュラ」シリーズから選ばれた登場キャラクターを操作して、仲間たちと悪魔城に乗り込み、宿敵ドラキュラ伯爵に立ち向かおう。 English translation: Take control of past protagonists from the Castlevania series to brave the Demon Castle alongside friends and defeat the ancient enemy Count Dracula.
  4. Salcedo, Brandon (July 23, 2008). "Castlevania: The Arcade Revealed". GamersMark.com. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
  5. "Castlevania Arcade - UK Location Test - Arcade Heroes". Arcade Heroes. 2008-11-06. Retrieved 2018-08-14.
  6. Ashcroft, Brian (July 23, 2008). "Castlevania Japanese Arcade Game Hands-On". Kotaku.com. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
  7. Spencer (September 29, 2008). "Castlevania The Arcade: Crackin' the LED Whip". Siliconera.com. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
  8. "GFCA-195~213 | Akumajo Dracula Best Music Collections BOX". VGMdb. Retrieved 2012-09-04.
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