The Darkstalkers 4 thread was closed, so I'm creating a brand new thread that's specifically tailored for discussing all things Darkstalkers/Vampire related. Anything goes as long as it's related to DS, Darkstalkers 4 discussion may continue here as well.
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For a more refined and condensed look into the Darkstalkers series, please refer to Hardcore Gaming 101's article on the franchise:
http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/darkstalkers/darkstalkers.htm
Capcom's sprites are incredibly famous, and the Darkstalkers series boasts the very best examples of Capcom's talent back then. A very nice article on the artistic principles the Darkstalkers series is hailed for.
http://art-eater.com/2010/07/test-1-darkstalkers/
Darkstalkers is a fighting game franchise by Capcom, often regarded as the lesser popular cousin of the Street Fighter series. It made it's debut in 1994 with the release of Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors, also known as Vampire: The Night Warriors in Japan. Characters such as Morrigan Aensland, Demitri Maximoff, Felicia, Hsien-Ko (Lei-Lei in Japan), and Baby Bonnie Hood (Bulleta) originated from the Darkstalkers franchise, and thus have made many cameos and appearances in various Capcom games and merchandise.
Games in the series:
Debuted in 1994, the very first game in the series that introduced the Darkstalkers to the world.
The sequel to Night Warriors, released in 1995. It introduced Hsien-Ko, Donovan, and Anita to the cast of characters.
The third entry series, regarded as the absolute best game in the series and the most played. It debuted in 1997 and introduced a brand new system that differed from it's predecessors. A much faster and sleeker all around game system creating one of the most enjoyable and addictive arcade fighters ever. Jedah Dohma, BB Hood, Q-Bee, and Lilith made their appearances in this game.
The "sequel" to Vampire Savior. Notable balance changes and reintroduced Pyron, Huitzil, and Donovan to the roster, at the expense of losing three characters from VSAV 1; Jon Talbain, Rikuo, and Sasquatch.
The "sequel" to Vampire Hunter, omitting the characters from VSAV and bringing back the full roster from VH1.
Japanese only collection released for the SEGA Dreamcast.
Japanese only collection released for the Playstation 2.
The PSP release which is essentially Vampire Chronicle on SEGA Dreamcast, now with a new mode called "Chaos Tower mode."
For a more refined and condensed look into the Darkstalkers series, please refer to Hardcore Gaming 101's article on the franchise:
http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/darkstalkers/darkstalkers.htm
Capcom's sprites are incredibly famous, and the Darkstalkers series boasts the very best examples of Capcom's talent back then. A very nice article on the artistic principles the Darkstalkers series is hailed for.
http://art-eater.com/2010/07/test-1-darkstalkers/