Full disclosure: I have worked on this game as a translator and editor. However, I have been a huge fan of this series since the very first installment back in 2001, which means I kinda grew up with Valnar, Asgar, and Alaine. The characters are very complex and so is this dark story about vampires, loss, and tragedies. Asgar is probably my favorite character; he is sarcastic, evil, and totally insane. Valnar is easy to identify with as he seems to be the most grounded protagonist and he is quite open about his emotions. Alaine is our witty and strong female lead and I cannot help but feel sympathy for her background story. We will meet many more interesting characters in this game and each of them has their own agenda.

Compared to the first two main games, Vampires Dawn 3: The Crimson Realm has improved in almost every aspect. The pixel art is gorgeous and the new character portraits are very detailed; the combat system is well designed; and most importantly the characters seem to develop even more and the story takes some unexpected turns.

If you are into vampires (the bloody and gruesome type) or like dark fantasy stories with interesting characters, the Vampires Dawn series is definitely a must!