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

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.[2] A European release was announced for 2009 but only appeared at test locations in 2008.[5]

The games whip control and button layout resembled a heavier version of a Wii remote.[6]

Gameplay

The gameplay is similar to light gun shooters such as The House of the Dead.[7] 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.[7][8] Subweapons are refilled by collecting hearts (up to 25) strewn about each stage in the form of destructible candles and wooden crates.[8]

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.[8]

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.[9]

References

  1. ^ "The Arcade Flyer Archive - Home".
  2. ^ a b "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. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
  3. ^ "The Arcade Flyer Archive - Home". flyers.arcade-museum.com. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
  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. ^ "Castlevania the Arcade: Crackin' the LED Whip". 29 September 2008.
  7. ^ a b Ashcroft, Brian (July 23, 2008). "Castlevania Japanese Arcade Game Hands-On". Kotaku.com. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
  8. ^ a b c Spencer (September 29, 2008). "Castlevania The Arcade: Crackin' the LED Whip". Siliconera.com. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
  9. ^ "GFCA-195~213 | Akumajo Dracula Best Music Collections BOX". VGMdb. Retrieved 2012-09-04.

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