Kid Dracula (1993 video game)
| Kid Dracula | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Programmer | Yukari Hayano |
| Artist | Nobuaki Matsumoto |
| Composer | Akiko Itoh |
| Series | Castlevania |
| Platform | Game Boy |
| Release |
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| Genre | Action[2] |
| Mode | Single-player |
Kid Dracula (悪魔城すぺしゃる ぼくドラキュラくん, Akumajō Supesharu: Boku Dorakyura-kun; Demon Castle Special: Kid Dracula") is a 1993 action game developed and published by Konami for the Game Boy. It is a spinoff of the Castlevania series, as well as a remake and sequel to the 1990 Famicom game Akumajō Special: Boku Dracula-kun[3] (悪魔城すぺしゃる ぼくドラキュラくん; literally "Demon Castle Special: Kid Dracula").
Plot
This game is a sequel to the events of the original Kid Dracula. Galamoth (called Garamoth in the game) has returned and it is up to Kid Dracula to stop him once again. However, he seems to have forgotten most of his spells. Also, many of his minions have turned against him and joined Galamoth. Death remains by his side however, and gives him tips and heirlooms from his father, Dracula, along the way.
Audio
The main musical theme is adapted from Claude Debussy's Golliwogg's Cakewalk.
Reception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 6/10, 7/10, 7/10, 5/10[2] |
Electronic Gaming Monthly reviewers ranged from lukewarm to dismissing the Kid Dracula. One reviewer found it to be one of the better Game Boy titles they've played while another said it was not revolutionary, it applied tried and true concepts well. One reviewers said the control and graphics were above average while a third said the bosses were cute, while a third reviewer said "I really like [Kid Dracula], even though he looks quite unusual."[2] The last reviewer said the game was merely okay as it moved too slow to avoid the problem of blurring the action on the Game Boy's screen.[2]
References
- ^ "Kid Dracula European Box Art". GameFAQs. Konami. Archived from the original on 28 January 2013. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- ^ a b c d Harris, Steve; Semrad, Ed; Alessi, Martin; Sushi X (April 1993). "Review Crew". Electronic Gaming Monthly. Vol. 6, no. 4. Lombard, Illinois: Sendai Publications. p. 34. ISSN 1058-918X. Retrieved December 23, 2025 – via Video Game History Foundation.
- ^ "Castlevania Cameo Appearances: Kid Dracula". MrP's Castlevania Realm. Video Game Museum. Archived from the original on March 16, 2010. Retrieved October 31, 2010.
The Game Boy version, which was released three years later, is simultaneously a remake and a sequel.