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Dracula: Origin

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2008

Should you play it?

Dracula: Origin reveals the dark origins of the Dracula curse. Step into the shoes of the famous Professor Van Helsing and experience a thrilling journey that will take you from London to Egypt, Austria and through Carpathian Europe right into the terrifying lair of the Dark Prince.

What works

  • Engaging gothic atmosphere
  • Challenging and varied puzzles
  • Strong narrative based on dracula lore
  • Detailed hand-painted backgrounds
  • Immersive sound and music

Things to keep in mind

  • Highly linear with limited player freedom
  • Some puzzles are obtuse or illogical
  • Slow character movement and pacing
  • Fixed 4:3 resolution with no widescreen support
  • Some voice acting and translation issues

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Dracula: Origin: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Autonomy, Strategy, Experimenting, Competence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Strategy, Competence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

Last update: 24/08/2026