SVN4
1462
Yeah, i think its totally necessary. The development of MvC3, with the crazy fast combo animations, is something which must contribute to it, in a way.
Tekken and VF have realistic 3D models; the challenge is for them to establish a visually appealing medium between the quick nature of combos in 2D Fighters (like in Turbo 3 Vampire Savior and MvC2) and the realistic “behavior” of the 3D animation.
I have been thinking mainly about the problems of the unique kind of dynamic interactions they created; and the possibly hell of work the animations of Zabel, Talbain, Phobos and Jedah will require.
Firstly, there are many “interactive” sprites, like you transformed in a woman (Demitri), in a ball (Zabel), in a miniature (Anakaris), in that egg thingy(?) (Q.Bee), then get toasted, inflated (Jedah), sliced, trapped in that honey bubble (not 100% sure if this have a special animation), attacked by bees (that ES move). I guess that does have to do with the point which was expressed on the reasons for the absence of Demitri in MvC3?
Secondly, Talbain’s limbs stretch/distort very much (especially hands, nails and legs), and i think that will give them too much trouble to make it feel smooth and cool like in 2D. Phobos’ body modifications are second tier imo, but actually Tron in MvC3 might help with that (actually, when i first saw her intro animation i just started to think about Phobos). Jedah’s animation involve crazy shit too and would need realistic(?) blood effects. Zabel is the “god tier”, besides having alternative normals (f+button) some are very creepy, and there is his jump where his legs looks like Road-runner, and the bizarre shit in his “air.d+K” and “Qcb+K”.
blufang
1463
Vampire Savior is one of the greatest fighting games ever made, and the series introduced so many innovations and memorable characters. A new game in the series would be a dream come true. Include all previous playable characters, make Anita playable, and maybe add a few new monsters to the mix.
signed
Signed with all of my might.
Didn’t really invest much time into Darkstalkers but then again I only got into fighting games seriously over the past few years.
Signed.
I’m signing, but I have a question: can anyone think of any new monster archetypes for DS4? so far we have a vampire, a succubus, a seaman, a zombie, a humanoid animal, a sasquatch, a werewolf, a Frankenstien monster, a mummy, a cursed spirit, a robot, an alien, a Jiang Shi, a Dhampir, a humanoid insect, an assassin/serial killer, a doppelganger, and a devil.
outside of maybe a parody of the Invisible Man and a Kaijuu Monster(think Godzilla), what else is left?
Signed so hard!
Bring out another Darkstalkers game and I’ll buy at lest two copies! (Seriously, my friend has 2, going on 3 kids. If I want to play any fighting games with him I buy him a copy too!)
As for more archetypes, we don’t actually have a classic “Witch” or a vampire hunter (despite the title), any sort of Oni, cloven hoofed demon, demon possessed, angelic, chupacabra, Trolls/Goblins/un-sidhe, Clown, Djinn, Genie, Dirvish, or Blob.
Having fun!
Signed so hard. I love my Darkstalkers, and would love to see what crazy stuff the team could pull out in 3D. ;3
Signed.
And +1 for the ds collection…
Consider this signed. Would love for a new Darkstalkers.
- I am in favor of this…although I won’t be getting my hopes up much.*
Not sure if I signed this already, but if I didn’t, thren I’m signing now.
Just bought Vampire Saviour for Saturn, this game is awesome.
It would be great to see the PS2 collection ported with online capability, although the number of individual games and option settings might make it a bit confusing/complicated for online matchmaking.
On the subject of new monster types for a potential sequel: One that stands out as having potential to me is a plant monster of some sort. It’s a pretty strong archetype seen in lots of media, and there’s lots of potential for creative moves.
Holla atch boy I’m signed 
Darkstalkers
to much ram needed whatever
gmon37
1480
signed!! my main will be j. talbain. secondary felicia then dimitri:rock:
