The game Dracula: Reign or Terror, also known as Vlad Tepes Dracula, is an empire management game that was released in 1997. It is not a game with a dark theme as the Dracula in the game is not a vampire but a Count.
The game is set in medieval times and is about the Count Vlad Dracula who inspired the vampire tale of Bram Stoker. As Count Dracula you are to manage your entire empire and your army against the Turks. The Turkish army is set to invade Valachy, Transylvania, the Count’s homeland.
The goal is to take control of the homeland and rebuild it.
The game involves managing your troops in the map to recapture the thirteen counties of Valachy. You are also in charge of developing your troops and managing the counties that you are able to gain control of. The game involves tactical battles using different weapons such as canons and catapults. You can also utilize the different skill of your troops such as knights, swordsmen and others. Each type of unit has its strengths and weaknesses.
There are other strategy games that offer better depth and experience than Dracula Reign of Terror. Other games for example have more realistic economic models and follow more interesting social and political principles. You still have to manage
the produce of the counties you have control over so that you have enough resources to support your missions but they are not as sophisticated as say, that of Warcraft and the other strategy or role playing games. Dracula actually lacks depth and is a very simplistic tactical game. The better part of the game involves combat so the game is unable to provide deeper challenges to the gamer. There is no high level of micro-management on the towns or even an intense need for strategies in the battle. The game is really a very simple and straight forward strategy game.
There are far more interesting games with more solid game play that can provide you with an exciting time but I still recommend that you download this game to experience an enjoyable and simple strategy game. The graphics and the game play could use some improvement but it’s still a game that is worth trying if only to experience the original story line and plot of the game.
This game can be perfect for those who are just starting to get into role playing or strategy games. For the more experienced gamers, it’s still worth trying just so you can get your fill of a classic strategy game
