Master of Darkness
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| Developer(s) | Sanritsu/SIMS |
| Publisher(s) | Sega |
| Platform(s) | Sega Master System, Game Gear |
| Release date | Master System [1] 1992 Game Gear [2] JPN October 23, 1992 PAL 1993 USA November 4, 1993 |
| Genre(s) | Platformer, Action |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
Master of Darkness (released as In the wake of Vampire in Japan and Vampire: Master of Darkness [3] in the US), is a video game released for the Sega Game Gear and the Sega Master System. It was developed by Sanritsu/SIMS.
[edit] Overview
Master of Darkness is a platform game, very similar to Castlevania. The plot has you playing as a psychologist named Dr. Social trying to defeat Dracula, who is behind a series of killings in London which have been attributed to Jack the Ripper.
The game requires you to battle your way through several locations such as cemeteries, laboratories, castles and a house of wax dolls. To defeat the enemies (which range in ability and include zombies, bats and ghosts), players can utilise several primary and secondary weapons. Primary weapons are close combat weapons ranging from knives to rapiers and axes, that differ in range and efficiency. Secondary weapons are long-range weapons (pistols, bombs etc.) with limited ammunition. The player can hold one type of primary and secondary weapon. Picking up a new weapon means it automatically replaces the previous weapon in the player's inventory.
The game features 5 Rounds divided into 3 stages. At the end of each stage, a boss must be defeated. At the end of the final stage, the player must defeat Dracula himself.
Both the Master System and Game Gear versions were well received critically, drawing particular praise for the detailed graphics and responsive controls. Another factor may be that the Castlevania series was yet to appear on a Sega console and Master Of Darkness was the closest - in terms of quality and gameplay - that the Master System had come to replicating the experience.
