Vampire Chonicles
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NeoGeoNinja
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This is one of those anomalies that I've never happened across a definitive answer for.
Theoretically, this IS the best version, as it allows you to use different iterations of your characters from the different releases of the game (of which, there are 5, I believe).
However, people seemingly only ever talk about how great the original Vampire Saviour is and overlook Chronicle.
There must be a reason why, but I have no idea what it is (probably some tournament based balance broken bullshit etc).
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Saturn Vampire Savior is my favorite because of the unlock able EX options, and the fact that the Vampire Savior 2 characters are included.
I need to run both Saturn & CPS2 Savior side by side to see if there are any gfx &/or input differences.
I need to run both Saturn & CPS2 Savior side by side to see if there are any gfx &/or input differences.
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That'd be a fun test
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Why is the Jap PS2 the best?
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As an owner of the JP PS2 collection and former owner of Saturn Vampire Savior... I must say Vampire Savior is best.
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Even w/ the Saturn EX option of 240pRGB out, and the sometimes dodgy PS2 gfx filters (see: ESPGaluda).
Not trolling-plz hip us, as to why PS2 rev is the best.
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Ok, I'm going to be going from memory as it's been years since I played it so sorry for the vagueness.
I recall it was a solid release with nothing noticeably 'wrong' as such (I've heard the negative comments too, also with poor justification).
However, it wasn't a continuation of the series but more like a mashup of previous installments. Think along the lines of arcade Vampire Saviour 2(?) with a slightly different roster(?) and you're on the right track.
It was a total pain playing on the dc pad though.
I recall it was a solid release with nothing noticeably 'wrong' as such (I've heard the negative comments too, also with poor justification).
However, it wasn't a continuation of the series but more like a mashup of previous installments. Think along the lines of arcade Vampire Saviour 2(?) with a slightly different roster(?) and you're on the right track.
It was a total pain playing on the dc pad though.
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that is what the arcade sticks are for!
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Yeah, it was like a Hyper Vampire Saviour, essentially. Think Hyper Street Fighter II Anniversary Edition, but the Darkstalkers/Vampire Saviour version instead...
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I said Vampire Savior. Which is the Saturn one.
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The only two worth while games in the series for serious play is Vampire Hunter aka Night Warriors Darkstalkers Revenge and Vampire Savior.
It is analogous to Street Fighter II Hyper Fighting vs Super Street fighter II Turbo.
Vampire Chronicles is cool though with the added content such as playing as Dee.
If you want to know what versions to avoid, just read near the bottom of this wiki. It gives quite the explanation on why.
http://wiki.mizuumi.net/w/Vampire_Savior/FAQ
It is analogous to Street Fighter II Hyper Fighting vs Super Street fighter II Turbo.
Vampire Chronicles is cool though with the added content such as playing as Dee.
If you want to know what versions to avoid, just read near the bottom of this wiki. It gives quite the explanation on why.
http://wiki.mizuumi.net/w/Vampire_Savior/FAQ
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Hey no problem bro, your heart was in the right place... because Vampire Savior > all
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Good read. Had no idea Vampire Savior for the Sega Saturn wasn't arcade perfect. Always thought it was basically considered the best version.
I have just about every Darkstalkers release and i'm always curious as to what differences each one has on a technical level.
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Same here. Might have to reconsider the 360 release once the price drops.
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Did not know that. I never had the opportunity to play Darkstalkers in an arcade, as none in my area had one. I was always told the Saturn version was the best, and after playing it a lot then playing other versions like the PS2 and PSP versions I had no reason to think otherwise.
Looks like you have to enable a secret menu option to make the PS2 version accurate to the arcade, which I also did not know about.
Looks like you have to enable a secret menu option to make the PS2 version accurate to the arcade, which I also did not know about.
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Thanks for posting this, most interesting.
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