Divinus Vanitas

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Divinus Vanitas is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Project Eril and was released on September 14, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

The character creator is surprisingly in-depth and enjoyable.
The game is very fun, especially when played with friends, providing a good time for a short session.
The graphics are impressive, and the combat feels freeing and intuitive.

The game is very short, with only one level and limited spells, leading to a quick completion.
Targeting and enemy AI are poorly designed, making combat frustrating.
The game feels unpolished and buggy, resembling a demo rather than a finished product.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 while the visuals are strong, optimization may be lacking.
- “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.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The gameplay features a surprisingly detailed character creator, but the overall experience is somewhat lacking, with a controversial lock-on friendly fire mechanic that can lead to humorous accidental team kills. Despite its shortcomings, the game manages to deliver enjoyable moments, especially considering its origins as a school project.
- “I was wholeheartedly surprised how fun the gameplay can be in such a humble school project.”
- “The character creator was surprisingly in-depth and honestly pretty good.”
- “The lock-on friendly fire is a poor game mechanic, but it's funny to accidentally kill your buddies.”
- “The lock-on friendly fire is a poor game mechanic, but it's funny to accidentally and repeatedly kill your buddies.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The game features a compelling storyline centered around the 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 potential for a richer narrative experience is recognized.
- “This game has a compelling storyline, engaging combat, and some of the best graphics I've ever seen.”
- “The storyline involves you being tasked with finding a key, climbing a mountain, and slaying a dragon, leading to a new game plus.”
- “Overall, I believe this game has the potential to be something great if development continues, especially with the addition of more story elements and NPCs to 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
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The humor in the game is derived from the unintended consequences of the lock-on friendly fire mechanic, which leads to amusing situations where players accidentally harm their teammates. This aspect adds a lighthearted element to gameplay, making it a source of laughter during multiplayer sessions. Overall, players find it worth the price for a fun night with friends.
- “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.”
- “2 dollars for a funny night with friends.”