Carpathian Night Starring Bela Lugosi

About

Carpathian Night Starring Bela Lugosi is a side-scrolling platformer steeped in gothic horror. Play as Abbot Dorin, a warrior monk, or Irina Dracul, a vampire pyromancer, as you navigate treacherous terrain filled with zombies, werewolves, and other monsters. Leaping over traps, dodging attacks, and switching between characters to solve puzzles defines the gameplay. The story unfolds in 15th-century Transylvania, where Dracula’s forces spread a plague of undeath. Combat is fast and physical, relying on timing and reflexes to dismantle enemies and bosses inspired by classic horror icons. The game’s biggest draw is its licensed use of Bela Lugosi as Dracula, a first for video games. While not a direct sequel or reboot of any existing franchise, it channels the spirit of retro horror games with pixel-art visuals and a focus on tense platforming. Community feedback from early access suggests the difficulty curve can be punishing, but fans of old-school challenges appreciate the payoff. With its blend of handcrafted levels and nods to monster-movie tradition, it appeals to players nostalgic for the genre’s 8-bit roots.

Storyline

Transylvania - 1451. The plague of Dracula's army continues to spread across the Carpathians, growing stronger with each victim it claims. Those who attempt to resist are met with a fate worse than death. If Dracula is not stopped, he will bring everlasting night to the world. Only two champions have answered the call to bring divine justice to Dracula and his minions. Abbot Dorin, warrior monk and leader of the Kelemen Monastery, and Irina Dracul, vampire, pyromancer, and ancestor of Prince Dracula, have joined together to drive back the Army of the Dead and hunt down the legendary vampire himself. Zombies, vampires, werewolves, ghosts, and demonic beings of every kind await all who dare trespass into their master's domain! Those who survive the horrors of the Borgo Pass will reach the gates of the ancient Castle Dracula, where the real nightmare begins!