Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Keyboard | Use the directional keys or joystick to move, the assigned keyboard or controller button for the whip and jump, and the patch's documented M/N jump mapping where enabled. Use Start or Select for pause and map-related actions. Verify the loaded MSX2 build instructions when the public sources do not provide a complete control table. |
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Control notes
The loaded MSX2 mapping takes priority over generic labels.
How it plays
How does Akumajo Dracula - Vampire Killer - Improvements play?
Guide Simon Belmont through Dracula's castle, explore rooms, find keys and items, defeat monsters with the whip and sub-weapons, and progress through a more exploratory MSX2 structure than the linear NES version. The improvement patch adds features such as smoother timing, faster sprite cycling, and updated keyboard or controller behaviour.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Akumajo Dracula - Vampire Killer - Improvements?
Search each room for keys and usable items before leaving, use the map-like castle structure to plan the next route, and take advantage of the patch's corrected timing when learning jumps. Keep the original MSX2 exploration rules in mind rather than following a NES-only stage guide.
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