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Countdown Vampires
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Horror |
| Developer | Polygon Magic |
| Publisher | Bandai |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Countdown Vampires is a horror game released in 1999 for the PlayStation, developed by Polygon Magic and published by Bandai.
It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Among the 26 PS1 horror games in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.
Polygon Magic also made Incredible Crisis and ShaoLin for the PS1.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to be spooked
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you scare easily or dislike scarce resources
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Countdown Vampires is like
Horror games build dread through atmosphere, limited resources and enemies you would rather avoid than fight. Survival horror in particular makes every bullet count.
Tip for newcomers: Conserve ammunition and healing items, explore carefully, and play with the lights off for the full effect.
Countdown Vampires walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Countdown Vampires FAQ
When did Countdown Vampires come out on the PS1?
Countdown Vampires was released for the PlayStation in 1999.
Who made Countdown Vampires?
It was developed by Polygon Magic and published by Bandai.
Is Countdown Vampires multiplayer?
No. Countdown Vampires is a single-player game.
How long does Countdown Vampires take to play?
As a horror game, Countdown Vampires 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 Countdown Vampires 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.