Darkstalkers Resurrection
Darkstalkers Resurrection is a 2013 video game developed by Iron Galaxy Studios and published by Capcom. It is a compilation of Capcom's two classic 2D fighting games in the Darkstalkers series, Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge (1995) and Darkstalkers 3 (1997).[1][3] The game features HD visuals, online multiplayer, replay sharing, spectator mode, and in-game unlockables. It was released in March 2013 as a downloadable title on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade[4][5] to a positive critical reception, though the publisher claimed it has failed commercially.
| Darkstalkers Resurrection | |
|---|---|
English version cover art | |
| Developer(s) | Iron Galaxy Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom |
| Producer(s) | Derek Neal[1] |
| Artist(s) | Stanley "Artgerm" Lau[2] |
| Series | Darkstalkers |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Fighting |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay Edit
Darkstalkers Resurrection features online play and other new enhancements in the same respect to Iron Galaxy Studios' previous Capcom arcade re-releases Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition and Marvel vs. Capcom Origins. The game utilizes the GGPO netcode to provide smooth online gameplay.[1] Matchmaking follows in the footsteps of Iron Galaxy Studios' earlier products and introduces additional options such as region matching and ping display.[5] Aside from the standard ranked and player matches, Resurrection also includes an online tournament mode.[6] The game adds HD filtering with multiple viewing options, YouTube replay uploads, eight-player lobbies and a tutorial mode which provides in-depth tips to the mechanics of the game.[4] Players who complete in-game challenges receive points which can be redeemed to unlock bonus content via the "Vault" system, including custom artwork by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau, concept art, videos, and other rewards.[4][7]
Development Edit
Darkstalkers Resurrection was announced by Capcom executive producer, Yoshinori Ono, during the Street Fighter 25th Anniversary panel at New York Comic Con on October 11, 2012.[5][8] According to Capcom USA senior vice president Christian Svensson, Resurrection had been in development for about a year before its announcement.[9] When the time to decide whether Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge or Darkstalkers 3 would receive the HD treatment arrived during planning cycles, Resurrection producer Derek Neal revealed that his team was "agonizing over which to release".[1] Due to the divide in the community's preference between the two titles, Capcom opted to release both instead as a dual pack.[1] Neal stated that games would be left unchanged in terms of balance and priority with the intention of remaining faithful to the original arcade versions.[7][10] In December–January 2013, Capcom ran the "Embrace the Dark" character creation competition.[2]
Release Edit
Darkstalkers Resurrection was scheduled to be released between March 12–14 in North America, Europe and Japan. On March 14, the day of the game's regional release, two tie-in books are published in Japan: the manga collection Vampire Resurrection Official Anthology Comic (ヴァンパイア リザレクション オフィシャルアンソロジーコミック, Banpaia Rizarekushon Ofisharu Ansorojī Komikku)[11] and the art book Vampire Artworks (ヴァンパイア アートワークス, Banpaia Ātowākusu), featuring works of Capcom's Japanese artists.[12]
Reception Edit
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRankings | 82.38% (PS3)[13] 81.62% (X360)[14] |
| Metacritic | 82/100 (X360)[15] 81/100 (PS3)[16] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 8/10[17] |
| Eurogamer | 8/10[18] |
| GameRevolution | 4/5[19] |
| GameSpot | 8.0/10[20] |
| IGN | 8.4/10[21] |
| Official Xbox Magazine (UK) | 8/10[23] |
| Official Xbox Magazine (US) | 8/10[22] |
Darkstalkers Resurrection received universally positive reviews, resulting in the averaged ratings of more than 80% at both GameRankings and Metacritic for both platforms. Svensson said that while the game had appeared in digital bestseller top ten lists, it has not managed to sell enough copies to be considered commercially successful.[24]
See also Edit
- Marvel vs. Capcom Origins, Iron Galaxy Studios' 2012 HD compilation of Marvel Super Heroes and Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes
References Edit
- ^ a b c d e Mallory, Jordan (2012-10-11). "Capcom announces Darkstalkers Resurrection at NYCC". Joystiq. from the original on 2012-10-13. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
- ^ a b . Capcom.com. Archived from the original on 2013-06-04. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- ^ Robinson, Andy (2012-10-12). "Capcom unveils new Darkstalkers for XBLA, PSN". CVG. from the original on 2012-10-14. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
- ^ a b c Elston, Brett (2012-10-11). "Darkstalkers Resurrection coming to XBLA, PSN in 2013". Capcom-Unity. from the original on 2012-10-13. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
- ^ a b c Crecente, Brian (2012-10-11). "'Darkstalkers Resurrection' bundle brings back second and third franchise titles". The Verge. from the original on 2012-10-13. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
- ^ Araujo, Yuri (2012-11-23). "More updates on the SFXTK Ver. 2013 balance tweaks + Darkstalkers Resurrection". Capcom-Unity. from the original on 2012-11-27. Retrieved 2012-11-27.
- ^ a b Crecente, Brian (2012-10-14). "'Darkstalkers Resurrection' is a nuanced tribute to fans of an arcade classic". The Verge. from the original on 2012-10-15. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
- ^ Clements, Ryan (2012-10-11). "NYCC: Darkstalkers is Back". IGN. from the original on 2012-10-14. Retrieved 2012-10-16.
- ^ Sahdev, Ishaan (2012-10-15). "Darkstalkers Resurrection Has Been In Development For A Year". Siliconera. from the original on 2012-10-16. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
- ^ Matulich, Chris (2012-10-11). . GamrReview. Archived from the original on 2012-10-25. Retrieved 2012-10-16.
- ^ (in Japanese) Vampire Resurrection Official Anthology Comic 2013-03-10 at the Wayback Machine at E-Capcom shop.
- ^ (in Japanese) Vampire Artworks 2013-09-05 at the Wayback Machine at E-Capcom shop.
- ^ "Darkstalkers Resurrection for PlayStation 3". GameRankings. 2013-03-12. from the original on 2013-07-26. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- ^ "Darkstalkers Resurrection for Xbox 360". GameRankings. 2013-03-13. from the original on 2013-05-17. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- ^ "Darkstalkers Resurrection for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. 2013-03-13. from the original on 2013-06-20. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- ^ "Darkstalkers Resurrection for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. 2013-03-12. from the original on 2013-04-29. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- ^ . EGMNOW. 2013-03-15. Archived from the original on 2013-06-29. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- ^ Edwards, Matt (2013-03-12). "Darkstalkers Resurrection review • Reviews • PlayStation 3 •". Eurogamer.net. from the original on 2013-07-30. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- ^ "Darkstalkers Resurrection Review". Gamerevolution.com. 2013-03-18. from the original on 2014-02-19. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- ^ . GameSpot.com. 2013-03-13. Archived from the original on 2013-07-23. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- ^ Vince Ingenito 29 Mar 2013 (2013-03-29). "Darkstalkers Resurrection Review - IGN". Uk.ign.com. from the original on 2023-08-13. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- ^ "Official XBOX Magazine | Darkstalkers Resurrection review". Oxmonline.com. 2013-03-13. from the original on 2013-03-15. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- ^ "Xbox Live Arcade Review: Darkstalkers Resurrection Review - Xbox 360 - The Official Magazine". Oxm.co.uk. from the original on 2013-03-21. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- ^ . GameSpot.com. 2013-03-13. Archived from the original on 2013-07-16. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
External links Edit
- at the Wayback Machine (archived 2020-01-04) (in Japanese)