Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower

 PSP
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2005
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7.9

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  • Summary: (Also known as "Vampire Chronicle") Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower possesses a compelling cast of monster warriors, each possessing their own unique fighting skills and abilities including Demitri Maximoff, the Vampire; Jonathan Talbain, the English Werewolf; Victor von Gerdenheim,(Also known as "Vampire Chronicle") Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower possesses a compelling cast of monster warriors, each possessing their own unique fighting skills and abilities including Demitri Maximoff, the Vampire; Jonathan Talbain, the English Werewolf; Victor von Gerdenheim, the Frankenstein Monster; Lord Raptor, an Australian undead hard rocker; Anakaris, the Mummy; Rikuo, a Brazilian Merman; Sasquatch, the Canadian Snowman; and Felicia, the Cat Woman. Arcade Mode is a seamless conversion where players must defeat numerous CPU-controlled characters. Training Mode gives gamers the option to choose their favorite character and hone their skills. Network Mode allows friends to engage in two different wireless head-to-head networked battles: verses or limit battle. Verses offers true two-player competitive matches. Limit Battle randomly assigns a handicap to both challengers, forcing them to strategize their moves in order to claim victory. In the new Tower Mode, select three characters from the extensive roster and ascend to the pinnacle of a mysterious tower where many opponents await upon each floor. The course taken and fighting conditions will change dynamically based on performance during the multitude of one-on-one battles. Pitting the right competitor against an opponent will be the key to success. [Capcom]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Gaming Age
    91
    Besides being a beautiful translation of one of Capcom’s best fighting game series, it is quite possibly the best handheld fighting game ever created.
  2. 1UP
    85
    Flashy, fun, and playable -- albeit in slightly handicapped form -- this fantastic compilation is superior in many ways to Capcom's own superlative "Street Fighter Anniversary Collection," and sets an early standard for handheld 2D fighters.
  3. GameSpot
    81
    Probably the best portable fighting game ever made.
  4. PSM Magazine
    75
    While definitely dated, Darkstalkers' graphics have never looked better. [June 2005, p.83]
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  5. IGN
    70
    If developers were able to port some of the console features to PSP, they should have taken the time to make sure that the controls translated as well.
  6. Gamestyle
    70
    Wonderful character design, superb visuals and old-school gameplay all unite to form an excellent PSP title.
  7. NTSC-uk
    60
    It is a shame that what is a very solid launch title was marred by a few technical niggles. The control method and loading times must have deterred a number of gamers at the time, and thankfully Capcom and other developers such as Namco and Sammy are now able to work wonders with the hardware, even providing their own sticky D-pad thingies with releases.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. MarianP.
    Sep 12, 2006
    10
    Man, have you seen a better "beat'em-up" game before? Cuz I haven't! I can't describe it, it should be played first, see for Man, have you seen a better "beat'em-up" game before? Cuz I haven't! I can't describe it, it should be played first, see for yourselves!… Expand
  2. JoEKoOL
    Mar 2, 2005
    10
    Awesome Game!
  4. SmoshCelt
    Nov 4, 2010
    9
    Essentially a port of Darkstalkers 1-3 combined into a single game, this is a great find for fans of the old games. This game gets bashed forEssentially a port of Darkstalkers 1-3 combined into a single game, this is a great find for fans of the old games. This game gets bashed for its controls, but I don't have problems with it. Even the D-pad generally works fine for me. All of the lineup is here, plus a few of the old unlockable characters. Tower mode is new, alternating between 3 chosen fighters to complete a long series of matches. Aside from that, there isn't anything new, but all of the old content is here, including the character-specific endings from all of the games. Until Capcom breaks down and gives us DS4, this is the next best thing for Darkstalkers fans.… Expand
  5. MarcD.
    Mar 26, 2005
    8
    Takes you on a trip down memory lane back to the mid 90s, when Capcom 2D fighters actually meant something. As it stands, Vamp Chronicles is Takes you on a trip down memory lane back to the mid 90s, when Capcom 2D fighters actually meant something. As it stands, Vamp Chronicles is still a highly competent and fun fighter.… Expand
  6. BasilZero
    Nov 17, 2011
    8
    Darkstalkers Chronicle Chaos Tower brings in characters, stages, Music and specials from all of the previous versions of the DarkstalkersDarkstalkers Chronicle Chaos Tower brings in characters, stages, Music and specials from all of the previous versions of the Darkstalkers series and bundles them all into one package which also includes a all new Tower Mode in which players can fight off against the characters via special rules and restrictions and at the end will be rewarded with endings or artwork.… Expand
  7. JVH.
    Feb 1, 2006
    7
    Blame the PSP D-Pad for the low score. I've since been using the A3 D-Pad attachment, and the experience has been a bit more Blame the PSP D-Pad for the low score. I've since been using the A3 D-Pad attachment, and the experience has been a bit more pleasurable... this is an excellent and balanced fighter. It's not a classic like ST or A3, but most fighting game fans should have purchased this by now.… Expand
  8. ClayW.
    Jun 4, 2006
    4
    this game was a MAJOR letdown. Besides not being much fun, the PSP is simply not suited to the task of having a 2D fighter on it. The D-pad this game was a MAJOR letdown. Besides not being much fun, the PSP is simply not suited to the task of having a 2D fighter on it. The D-pad just sucks. To the game's credit, it has great, fluid graphics and a decent soundtrack, but even KOF EX2 on the GBA is better than this dreck.… Expand

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#24 Best PSP Game of 2005
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#47 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005
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#34 Most Shared PSP Game of 2005