In the Wake of Vampire brings a Japan-exclusive horror adventure to Game Gear. Nocturnal platform action with vampires, gloomy atmosphere and combat. A confidential gem with gothic charm.
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Category
Action Adventure1 player12+
Description
Vampire action game set in a gothic universe.
In the Wake of Vampire review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
2/5
Music
★★★★★
"Decent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Light"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,16 MB📅12/07/1991
Published by Sega
In the Wake of Vampire (Game Gear) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
A horror-tinged action-adventure exclusive to the Japanese Game Gear, In the Wake of Vampire draws collectors through its nocturnal gothic mood rather than any steep valuation. Released in 1991 under the Sega label, it stayed confined to the Japanese market, making it a curiosity for fans of dark portable atmospheres. Its appeal lies in that gothic tone, rare on Game Gear, and the Japan-only status, without extreme price spikes.
An underrated gem
Behind this enigmatic Japanese title hides a take on Castlevania, where a Victorian-era doctor hunts a vampiric threat with a sword cane. The shadow of its model long branded it a mere clone. Yet its clammy gothic atmosphere and well-crafted bosses are worth the trip for fans of retro horror action.
