← → ↑ ↓ = Directions
Z = A X = B
A = X S = Y
D = L C = R
enter ↵ = Start
space = Select
F8 = Load state
F5 = Save state
Only while game is active!
Can Spike McFang, junior magician and vampire in training, rescue his island kingdom from the evil hands of Von Hesler? Help Spike use his magical powers to conquer the sinister leaders of 9 island areas and restore his father, Dracuman, to power. Spike's weapons? A magical hat and cape that spin at high speeds. Sure, they're unusual, but you have to get creative when you're facing killer garlic and zombies! Along the way, Spike will need to find plenty of gold and magic cards to keep going, so keep your eyes peeled. It's Spike's first chance to test his skills in real action!
Spike McFang is an extremely linear adventure RPG that was obviously aimed for younger audiences. Spike travels through the different cartoon-like isles of Vladamasco, using his cape, his hat, and a deck of cards to save his world. Most of the game is spent in battle, collecting coins and experience, but there are a few calm moments in towns where you can upgrade your hat and buy new cards. There are few different hats to buy, and the cards are only nominally useful, with a few exceptions. Once you leave one section of the game, you can never return to it, but there is very little exploration to be done and no items to be found in the outside world whatsoever, unless you count the keys for doors that you have to find.