Underplayed Gems

Darkstalkers 3 (1998)

Darkstalkers 3 cover
Developer
Capcom
Platforms
PlayStation 3, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Genres
Fighting, Sport, Arcade
Rating
3.9 of 5, 33 player ratings

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How it feels

A slick, gothic monster brawl that moves with sharp arcade precision and supernatural flair.

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About

Darkstalkers 3 is the second sequel in the Darkstalkers series of fighting games by Capcom, originally released for the arcades in 1997. The game was originally planned to be released as Darkstalkers: Jedah's Damnation in the United States, but this title was only used in the arcade version. New characters added in this version are Donovan, Huitzil (Phobos in Japan), and Pyron, with hidden characters of Dark Talbain and Oboro Bishamon .

What players say

A gothic-horror fighter beloved as a stylish cult favorite for its monster-movie roster, expressive bright sprites and inventive mechanics; respected as one of Capcom's best 2D fighters even if it never reached Street Fighter fame.

Screenshots

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