Bram Stoker's Dracula Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Action / Platformer

Bram Stoker's Dracula

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SystemGame Boy
Released1993
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperPsygnosis
PublisherSony Electronic Publishing
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Psygnosis and published by Sony Electronic Publishing, Bram Stoker's Dracula arrived on the Game Boy in 1993 as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.

It landed about 4 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1993 include The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Darkwing Duck and Kirby's Pinball Land.

Psygnosis also made Lemmings 2: The Tribes for the Game Boy.

Bram Stoker's Dracula is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Bram Stoker's Dracula is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Bram Stoker's Dracula gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Bram Stoker's Dracula cheats & codes

32 codes on file (GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Health010FBADF
Infinite Lives0109B9DF
Infinite Time010FE0C6
Weapon Modifier010XAEC5
Infinite Ammo010FDEC6
Walk Thru Enemies0102E3C0

See all Bram Stoker's Dracula cheats

Bram Stoker's Dracula walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Game Boy games today

Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.

Bram Stoker's Dracula FAQ

When did Bram Stoker's Dracula come out on the Game Boy?

Bram Stoker's Dracula was released for the Game Boy in 1993.

Who made Bram Stoker's Dracula?

It was developed by Psygnosis and published by Sony Electronic Publishing.

Is Bram Stoker's Dracula multiplayer?

No. Bram Stoker's Dracula is a single-player game.

How long does Bram Stoker's Dracula take to play?

As an action game, Bram Stoker's Dracula typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Bram Stoker's Dracula on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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