Castlevania: The Arcade
2009 video game
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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 | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Directors | Hiroyuki Ashida Tatsumi Sugiura |
| Producers | Masayuki Ohashi Kazuya Tominaga |
| Artist | Noriaki Isogai |
| Composers | Masahiro Ikariko Masayuki Maruyama Goh Fujiwara |
| Series | Castlevania |
| Platform | Arcade |
| Release | |
| Genre | Light gun shooter |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
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]