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The Twisted Tales of Spike McFang

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Also known as
Chō Makai Taisen! Dorabocchan 超魔界大戦!どらぼっちゃん

Rescue your parents as a vampire prince using a boomerang hat and magic cards.

The Twisted Tales of Spike McFang was released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1994. The original Japanese version, Chō Makai Taisen! Dorabocchan, was also released on the Super Famicom in 1994, making it the earliest commercial release of the game on any platform.


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About The Twisted Tales of Spike McFang

The Twisted Tales of Spike McFang is an action-rpg set across the Vladamasco Islands. The player controls the young vampire prince Spike, who embarks on a quest to rescue his parents and protect the islands from the antagonist Von Hesler, though a deeper mystery regarding who is truly in control is suggested.

Gameplay involves navigating various locations and confronting a range of enemies, such as animated garlic bulbs and bomb-throwing cats. Spike is joined by CPU-controlled companions during the journey. His combat options include a cape strike, a boomerang-like hat throw, and the use of magic cards which can attack, heal, or empower allies.

Health recovery is achieved by collecting items from defeated enemies. The specific item differs between regional versions of the game. Spike's equipment can be upgraded, with four distinct hats available for purchase to aid in the conflicts.

The Twisted Tales of Spike McFang Screenshots

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Title screen 1
Title screen 2
Start a new game or load a saved one.
How the game starts.
Dialogue
Jumping logs.
Spinning with the cape.
Spinning too much can make Spike dizzy.
Spike receives a call on his cellphone informing him that he went up a level.
Paused
Getting sprung into the air.
Spike tossing his hat.