Vampire Hunter D | CRT Shader
16Hello everyone! I'm excited to share this hidden gem for the original PlayStation. I really enjoyed the game, and the music had a nostalgic late '70s vibe. The voice acting wasn't terrible, but I would've preferred an undub version, which I couldn't find. It might be worth playing the Japanese version once you're familiar with the gameplay. The pre-rendered backgrounds were a mixed bag—some were stunning, while others lacked detail or suffered from frantic camera changes, especially during boss fights. These camera switches made certain battles unnecessarily difficult, particularly the first fight with Carmilla, where the difficulty spiked. Overall, though, the game is worth playing for its style and atmosphere. It just takes a little time to get used to the controls, but the game leans on the easier side aside from a few tough spots.
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Vampire Hunter D for PlayStation 1, originally titled バンパイアハンターD (Vampire Hunter D) in Japan, is a 3D action-adventure game based on the popular Japanese novels by Hideyuki Kikuchi. Set in a dark, post-apocalyptic world, the game follows the half-human, half-vampire D as he hunts down the vampire lord Meier Link. The game blends horror, action, and puzzle-solving elements, staying true to the gothic atmosphere of the novels. Renowned artist Yoshitaka Amano, known for his ethereal and detailed artwork, played a key role in shaping the visual identity of the franchise, contributing to the character designs and overall aesthetic of the series.
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- CHAPTERS -
00:00:00 - intro
00:00:49 - The Contract
00:07:40 - Chaythe, The Legendary Castle
00:16:45 - The Hunter
01:04:08 - Young Carmilla
01:10:01 - Charlotte
01:37:30 - Borgoff
02:09:35 - Control Room
02:19:16 - Benge
02:29:20 - Defeat
02:44:24 - Resurrection
02:51:06 - Showdown
03:00:57 - Machira
03:25:38 - Carmilla incarnate
03:37:22 - Leila
04:19:15 - Betrayal
04:24:53 - Meir Link
04:28:15 - Carmilla Final Form
04:36:12 - Honour
04:44:21 - Credits
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