Divinus Vanitas

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In "Divinus Vanitas" , become a champion of the gods, tasked with protecting humanity as they fix the fractured world. Explore the floating island, battling monsters and collecting equipment and spells to aid in your journey. Customize your character's appearance and abilities, and work alone or with friends to level up and defeat the dragon guardian. The game features a vast fractured world with four distinct zones to discover.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is very fun, especially when played with friends, providing a good time for a short duration.
The magic spells are enjoyable and add a unique element to the gameplay, making it entertaining despite its brevity.
The character creator offers extensive customization options, allowing players to create unique characters.

The game is very short, with only one level and limited content, leading to a quick completion time.
The targeting system is poorly designed, causing frustration during combat and leading to accidental friendly fire.
The game feels unpolished and buggy, with issues such as poor enemy AI and graphical problems affecting the overall experience.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are generally praised for their impressive realism, with some users noting them as "insane" and "borderline realism." However, there are concerns about performance, as some players experience issues requiring them to lower settings for smoother gameplay, suggesting that the optimization may not match the visual quality. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight, they may not perform well on all hardware configurations.
- “This is why it has a good storyline, good combat, and the best graphics ever.”
- “The graphics are insane; it's borderline realism. I could barely tell the difference between me and Divinus Vanitas.”
- “Great graphics, but the game plays like a demo project for a game engine.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The game features a compelling storyline centered around a quest to find a key, climb a mountain, and slay a dragon, which players find engaging. However, there is a desire for further development, including additional story elements and NPCs to enhance gameplay. Overall, the foundation of the story is strong, with potential for expansion.
- “This game has a great storyline, excellent combat, and some of the best graphics ever.”
- “The storyline consists of you being tasked to find a key, climb a mountain, and slay a dragon, leading to a new game plus.”
- “Overall, I think there is potential for this game to become something special if development continues, adding more story and some NPCs that could assist in battles.”
- “The storyline consists of you being tasked to find a key, climb a mountain, and slay a dragon, followed by a new game plus.”
- “Overall, I think there is a possibility of this game being something if development continues, adding more story and some NPCs that could help in the fights.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game's mechanics, particularly in the unintended consequences of friendly fire, which leads to amusing situations where players accidentally harm their teammates. This aspect contributes to a fun and entertaining experience, especially during multiplayer sessions. Overall, the game offers a lighthearted and humorous environment for friends to enjoy together.
- “The lock-on friendly fire is a poor game mechanic, but simultaneously it's funny to accidentally and totally not purposefully and repeatedly kill your buddies.”
- “Just $2 for a funny night with friends.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is characterized by a mix of humor and frustration, particularly due to the lock-on friendly fire mechanic, which can lead to accidental team kills. Despite its origins as a modest school project, players find the overall gameplay surprisingly enjoyable.
- “I was wholeheartedly surprised by how fun the gameplay is in such a humble school project.”
- “The lock-on friendly fire is a poor game mechanic, but it's funny to accidentally and repeatedly kill your buddies.”
- “The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute basic actions.”
- “The level design is confusing and often leads to getting lost, which disrupts the flow of the game.”