Demitri Maximoff
A powerful vampire and the central rival of the story.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Left/Right | Walk |
|---|---|
Up | Jump |
Down | Crouch |
Punch button | Punch Strength depends on the button used. |
Kick button | Kick Strength depends on the button used. |
Back | Guard Use against incoming attacks. |
Control notes
The game uses six attack buttons: light, medium, and heavy punch, plus light, medium, and heavy kick.
Special moves require directional inputs combined with an attack button.
How it plays
How does Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors play?
The game is viewed from a side-on 2D perspective. A player selects one supernatural fighter, defeats opponents in one-on-one rounds, and eventually faces the final boss. Winning normally requires reducing the opponent's life bar before the timer expires.
Players move, jump, crouch, guard, attack with three punches and three kicks, and perform character-specific special and super moves. The arcade-style progression is a sequence of battles with selectable difficulty and match settings; versus play allows two players to fight directly.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors?
Learn the normal attacks and special-move inputs for one fighter before trying to use the entire roster. Stay close enough to threaten with a normal attack, but avoid repeatedly jumping toward the opponent, since anti-air attacks are effective.
Save super-meter resources for confirmed hits or defensive reversals when available. In versus play, watch the opponent's habits: repeated projectiles, jumps, or wake-up attacks can often be punished after a short practice session.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Morrigan Aensland
A succubus who fights with projectiles, shapeshifting attacks, and agile movement.
Victor von Gerdenheim
A huge artificial monster who uses electricity and overwhelming strength.
Lord Raptor
A zombie rock musician armed with blades, guns, and other violent tricks.
Sasquatch
A strong yet mobile sasquatch who uses ice-based attacks.
Felicia
A cheerful catwoman with fast attacks and acrobatic movement.
Anakaris
An ancient Egyptian mummy with unusual stretching and transformation attacks.
Bishamon
A cursed armored samurai wielding a sword and dark supernatural techniques.
Rikuo
An aquatic humanoid fighter with powerful water-themed attacks.
Gallon
A werewolf specializing in speed, close-range pressure, and rushing attacks.
Pyron
The alien conqueror who serves as the game's final boss.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use training or versus matches to learn each character's range and special moves.
- 2
Guard high and low, and punish unsafe attacks rather than attacking continuously.
- 3
The six-button layout gives separate light, medium, and heavy punch and kick attacks.
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