Since Darkstalkers Resurrection hearkens back to a time when visual displays for video games were much simpler, you might be hoping for something that takes advantage of the different aspect ratios of most modern televisions. If you are, you might be disappointed, as this isn't a full-blown HD remake. However, this potential drawback comes with silver linings. You can tinker with it to make it fill the entire screen (though I do not recommend this), or you can pay attention to what the developers have done with the otherwise dead space. As you fight, the game tracks what you do, and as you perform certain feats, you unlock awards, which appear in the black columns that would have otherwise seen no use at all. I've always loved the colorful and fantastical look of all the Darkstalkers games. The characters are absolutely insane-looking, and each animate in a way that totally fits with their appearances.
If you were to launch Darkstalkers Resurrection and close your eyes, you might find yourself whisked back in time to the days of dimly-lit, murky arcades that prided themselves on their wealth of fighting game machines. Make no mistake: this is as arcadey as it gets. Between the chaotic fighting sounds and the constant chatter of combatants, Darkstalkers Resurrection is a true blast from the past for your auditory senses.
