Reception
In 2010, UGO.com's K. Thor Jensen ranked Darkstalkers at number 19 on the list of the games that need sequels, adding "I know they're all about the 3D these days, but let's get a team of crazy artists like the ones who came up with the original roster and let them go wild on a whole new group of supernatural contenders." In 2011, Andrew Hayward of Complex ranked Darkstalkers as first on the list of most missed fighting franchises, stating: "Every time Capcom announces a new fighting game, the hardcore community gets whipped up about Darkstalkers' continual absence, and demands a modern iteration. The supernatural 2D franchise wasn't a big hit, but fervent fans have kept its name alive and seem unwilling to let it fade away." Complex also included Darkstalkers 4 among the 15 games they hoped would be announced at E3 2011. In 2012, Complex ranked Darkstalkers at number 40 on the list of the best video game franchises, commenting: "Its unique brand of brawling made it instantly memorable, as well as its colorful cast of bizarre combatants. Morrigan and Felicia themselves are a testament to what makes Darkstalkers so easy to return to. Or is it the completely out there movesets? We're not sure. All we know is we'd love to see a modern incarnation."
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