# Dracula's Legacy

> 2015 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q101008759](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q101008759)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/dracula-s-legacy

## Summary  
*Dracula's Legacy* is a hidden object video game developed by Jetdogs Studios and released in 2015. It was published by Jetdogs Studios for PC and macOS and by Joindots for PlayStation 4. The game blends gothic horror themes with puzzle-based gameplay and is rated “Teen” by the ESRB for violence and blood.

## Key Facts  
- Released on October 22, 2015, for Microsoft Windows; PlayStation 4 version followed on October 30, 2018  
- Developed and originally published by Jetdogs Studios, a Finnish game developer founded in 2015  
- Also published by Joindots for PlayStation 4  
- Available on platforms including Steam, PlayStation Store, and Nintendo eShop  
- Classified as a hidden object game with a single-player mode  
- Rated “Teen” by ESRB with descriptors for Violence and Blood  
- Distributed digitally with no physical release  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of game is *Dracula's Legacy*?  
A: *Dracula's Legacy* is a hidden object game where players solve puzzles and find items within gothic-themed scenes. It features a single-player campaign inspired by classic vampire lore.

### Q: Who developed *Dracula's Legacy*?  
A: The game was developed by Jetdogs Studios, a video game company based in Helsinki, Finland, established in 2015.

### Q: On which platforms can you play *Dracula's Legacy*?  
A: *Dracula's Legacy* is available on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and PlayStation 4. It can be purchased digitally through Steam, PlayStation Store, and Nintendo eShop.

## Why It Matters  
*Dracula's Legacy* represents a modern take on the traditional hidden object genre, combining narrative-driven gameplay with atmospheric visuals rooted in gothic horror. While not a blockbuster title, it contributes to the legacy of story-rich puzzle games and showcases the growing influence of independent developers like Jetdogs Studios in niche markets. Its cross-platform availability and collaboration between publishers highlight evolving trends in indie game distribution during the mid-2010s.

## Notable For  
- Being one of Jetdogs Studios' early titles following the company’s 2015 inception  
- Cross-platform release across PC, Mac, and PlayStation 4 over multiple years  
- Collaboration between two indie publishers—Jetdogs Studios and Joindots—for different platform releases  
- Strong thematic alignment with gothic horror aesthetics and Transylvanian folklore  
- Digital-first distribution model via major storefronts such as Steam and PlayStation Store  

## Body  
### Development and Release  
*Dracula's Legacy* was created by Jetdogs Studios, a Finnish video game developer founded in 2015. The studio also served as the initial publisher for the Microsoft Windows and macOS versions. A later partnership with German developer Joindots led to the PlayStation 4 release in October 2018.  

The game launched first on PC via Steam on October 22, 2015, followed by a macOS release around the same time. The PlayStation 4 version arrived nearly three years later, on October 30, 2018.  

### Platforms and Distribution  
*Dracula's Legacy* runs on:  
- Microsoft Windows (minimum OS: Windows XP)  
- macOS (minimum OS: macOS 10.6)  
- PlayStation 4  

It is distributed digitally through:  
- Steam  
- PlayStation Store  
- Nintendo eShop (under the ID `draculas-legacy-switch`)  

### Genre and Gameplay  
Classified as a hidden object game, *Dracula's Legacy* focuses on exploration and item discovery within richly detailed environments. Players engage in point-and-click mechanics typical of the genre, solving puzzles and uncovering plot elements tied to the Dracula mythos.  

The game supports only single-player mode and does not feature multiplayer functionality.  

### Ratings and Content  
The ESRB rated *Dracula's Legacy* as “Teen,” citing content descriptors for Violence and Blood. This aligns with the dark tone and horror-inspired visuals throughout the game.  

### Technical Identifiers  
Multiple databases track *Dracula's Legacy*, including RAWG (ID: `draculas-legacy`), MobyGames (ID: `82323`), HowLongToBeat (ID: `31429`), and VGList (ID: `35551`). The Steam application ID is `396790`.  

On PlayStation 4, the game uses the following identifiers:  
- Europe: `CUSA11385`  
- North America: `UP1643-CUSA11371_00-DRACULASLEGACY00`  

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## References

1. PCGamingWiki
2. ESRB rating database
3. MobyGames
4. GameSpot
5. RAWG
6. Q124398839
7. GamesMeter.nl
8. PlayStation Store
9. Q117506892