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The game features many alterations to the original structure and content, such as:
The game features many alterations to the original structure and content, such as:
* The addition of the "[[Anubis Stone]]" sub-plot, which never appeared in the original game. The Anubis Stone replaces the power of the [[Chalices]] used to summon the undead army to help Dan at the end of the game.
* The addition of the "[[Anubis Stone]]" sub-plot, which never appeared in the original game. The Anubis Stone replaces the power of the [[Chalices]] used to summon the undead army to help Dan at the end of the game.
* The Chalices can be collected as soon as they are found, rather than requiring Dan to kill enough enemies to pick them up. However, Dan still has to fill the Chalice with the souls of his enemies in order to be taken to the [[Hall of Heroes (Resurrection)|Hall of Heroes]].
* The Chalices can be collected as soon as they are found, rather than requiring Dan to kill enough enemies to pick them up. However, Dan still has to fill the Chalice with the souls of his enemies in order to be taken to the [[Hall of Heroes (MediEvil: Resurrection)|Hall of Heroes]].
* The green target indicator that was only used for ranged weapons in the original game is now present at all times, even while Dan is using melee weapons or only his arm. This also allows Dan to lock-on when fighting enemies.
* The green target indicator that was only used for ranged weapons in the original game is now present at all times, even while Dan is using melee weapons or only his arm. This also allows Dan to lock-on when fighting enemies.
* The game now includes two-handed weapons that prevent Dan from using a shield. The [[Warhammer]] is one of these weapons.
* The game now includes two-handed weapons that prevent Dan from using a shield. The [[Warhammer]] is one of these weapons.
* Many things such as level design and characters were changed drastically, and some levels from the original were removed altogether.
* Many things such as level design and characters were changed drastically, and some levels from the original were removed altogether.
** [[Dan's Crypt (Resurrection)|Dan's Crypt]] features books with extensive in-game tutorials, as well as a room that showcases all the weapons that the player has collected. There are also illustrated books with enemy data, which include hints on how to defeat each enemy.
** [[Dan's Crypt (MediEvil: Resurrection)|Dan's Crypt]] features books with extensive in-game tutorials, as well as a room that showcases all the weapons that the player has collected. There are also illustrated books with enemy data, which include hints on how to defeat each enemy.
** Some levels were merged in order to make them longer, such as the [[Pumpkin Gorge]] and [[The Pumpkin Serpent]] levels from the original. The [[Pumpkin King]] is fought in the Pumpkin Gorge, rather than in a seperate stage.
** Some levels were merged in order to make them longer, such as the [[Pumpkin Gorge]] and [[The Pumpkin Serpent]] levels from the original. The [[Pumpkin King]] is fought in the Pumpkin Gorge, rather than in a seperate stage.
* New levels and characters were introduced, the cutscenes are completely original, and the game was given a much more comical, cartoon-like style as opposed to the Gothic horror of the original.
* New levels and characters were introduced, the cutscenes are completely original, and the game was given a much more comical, cartoon-like style as opposed to the Gothic horror of the original.
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* The soundtrack is also completely orchestrated, and many of the themes from the original were removed while new themes were created to fit with the new levels.
* The soundtrack is also completely orchestrated, and many of the themes from the original were removed while new themes were created to fit with the new levels.
* Unlike in the original game, there is no alternate ending; Dan still goes to the Hall of Heroes regardless of whether he collects all of the chalices.
* Unlike in the original game, there is no alternate ending; Dan still goes to the Hall of Heroes regardless of whether he collects all of the chalices.
* [[Kul Katura the Serpent Lord]] no longer appears in [[Scarecrow Fields (Resurrection)|Scarecrow Fields]]. The [[Serpent of Gallowmere]] no longer appears since [[The Gallows Gauntlet]] level was removed.
* [[Kul Katura the Serpent Lord]] no longer appears in [[Scarecrow Fields (MediEvil: Resurrection)|Scarecrow Fields]]. The [[Serpent of Gallowmere]] no longer appears since [[The Gallows Gauntlet]] level was removed.
*Many of the characters have had their personalities and backstories altered to fit inline with the more comedic tone that game takes.
*Many of the characters have had their personalities and backstories altered to fit inline with the more comedic tone that game takes.