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Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 (originally 1994) |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Darkstalkers |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1996, Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors is a fighting game developed by Capcom. This PS1 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1994.
It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot.
It is part of the Darkstalkers series; on the PS1 you can also try Vampire Savior. The series also appears on other systems with Vampire Savior (Saturn) and Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower (Dreamcast). Capcom also made Street Fighter Alpha, Mega Man 6 and Dino Crisis 2 for the PS1.
Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors cheats & codes
109 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Joker Command P1 | D00CCFD8
???? |
|---|---|
| Infinite Energy P1 | 800BDB00
0090 |
| Infinite Energy P2 | 800BDB04
0090 |
| Infinite Time | 800CD85A
0063 |
| PAL2NTSC | 800B15DC
0000 |
| Difficulty | 300D06B6
00?? |
Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors 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.
Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors FAQ
When did Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors come out on the PS1?
Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors was released for the PlayStation in 1996; the original game dates back to 1994.
Who made Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors multiplayer?
Yes. Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors supports up to 2 players.
How long does Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors take to play?
As a fighting game, Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors 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.