Champy the Useless Vampire

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Champy the Useless Vampire is a single player action game. It was developed by True Ascension and was released on February 15, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"Champy the Useless Vampire" is a single-player, 2D hand-drawn point-and-click adventure game with fabulous graphics. In the game, players help Champy, an unconventional vampire with limited powers, save his dying grandfather, Dracula, from losing his immortality before being overthrown by other vampires. Embark on a journey to complete crazy puzzles, encounter vampire hunters, a giant octopus, and zombie animals, and discover Champy's true potential in this feel-good game.

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Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

The game features charming hand-drawn cartoon art and good voice acting, contributing to a lighthearted and humorous experience.
It offers a relaxing and enjoyable gameplay experience with logical puzzles and a helpful hint system, making it suitable for players of all ages.
Despite its short length, the game provides a fun and engaging story that keeps players entertained with its quirky humor and nostalgic vibe.

The game is very short, with playtime averaging around 1 to 1.5 hours, leading some players to feel it lacks value for the price.
Some aspects of the game feel unpolished, including repetitive dialogues and a lack of depth in character interactions.
There are minor bugs and issues, such as inventory problems and a desire for smoother animations, which detract from the overall experience.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The graphics are highly praised for their charming hand-drawn cartoon art style, evoking a polished nostalgic feel reminiscent of 90s cartoons. Reviewers highlight the adorable and detailed animations, crisp interface, and the overall character of the artwork, which enhances the engaging point-and-click experience. The visuals are described as both cute and functional, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere and puzzle-solving elements.
- “The hand-drawn cartoon art style adds to that nostalgic cartoon feel of the 90's but is much more polished.”
- “A delightful and well-balanced point-and-click graphic adventure: charming, humorous, and nicely drawn and animated.”
- “The artwork is very cute - I really enjoyed the animations and the detailed background scenes.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The story of "Champy the Useless Vampire" is a lighthearted and comedic adventure where players take on the role of Champy, Dracula's grandkid, on a mission to save his grandfather. While the narrative is fun and features clever moments, it is considered simple and somewhat underdeveloped, lacking the depth and complexity that some players may seek in an adventure game. Overall, it offers a refreshing and relaxing experience, complemented by great voice acting and engaging puzzles.
- “It's a lighthearted story about Champy, who seems to have done things that don't quite measure up to what a vampire should be, thus deemed useless and 'banished' from Dracula's castle.”
- “In this game, Dracula's life is in danger, and you play as Champy—Dracula's grandkid—on a mission to save him.”
- “I really liked this game; it has great voice acting and the story is fun.”
- “The promising plot with its inherent comedic opportunities is almost wholly undeveloped.”
- “If you're looking for an adventure game with lots of exploration, an elaborate storyline and fleshed out characters, Champy isn't that game.”
- “It's a lighthearted story about Champy, who seems to have done something that doesn't quite measure up to what a vampire should be, thus deemed useless and 'banished' from Dracula's castle.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its solid and charming humor, featuring quirky elements and a delightful British wit that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the amusing visuals and entertaining puzzles, although some express a desire for a longer gameplay duration. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a fun and engaging adventure.
- “A delightful and well-balanced point-and-click graphic adventure: charming, humorous, and nicely drawn and animated.”
- “Funny, quirky and with lovely art; the game offers an enjoyable ride with entertaining puzzles and simple mechanics.”
- “Also, it has that sort of dry, British sense of humor that suits these games so well.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a focus on finding objects and solving basic puzzles, supported by a helpful hint system. Players appreciate the entertaining and challenging nature of the puzzles, along with the game's quirky art style, making for an enjoyable experience overall.
- “Funny, quirky, and with lovely art; the game offers an enjoyable ride with entertaining puzzles and simple mechanics.”
- “I have thoroughly enjoyed the gameplay; the puzzles are entertaining and challenging at the same time.”
- “During my gameplay, most of the time was spent finding objects. The objects combined and puzzles are basic, plus there's always a hint system ready to help.”
- “During my gameplay, most of the time was spent finding objects. The objects combined and the puzzles are basic, plus there's always a hint system ready to help.”
- “During my gameplay, most of the time was spent finding objects. The objects combined and the puzzles are basic, plus there's always a hint system ready to help.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users appreciating its quality and how it complements the animations.
- “Nice animations and I liked the music!”