Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars

Take to the field of battle as head vampire and purge the lands of the humans that threaten your reign.

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"Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars" is a strategy game set in a dark vampire world, where empire management, turn-based combat, and card-game elements are combined. Players delve into a gothic epos in the realm of Warmont, ruled by the Dracul bloodline, and must maintain peace between mortals and immortals. To the east lies Mourterra, a cursed land inhabited by horrifying remnants, expanding the game's lore and challenges.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 250 reviews

story14 positive mentions

stability9 negative mentions

The atmosphere and art style are captivating, effectively immersing players in a dark fantasy world.
The melding of genres, combining turn-based strategy with card mechanics, offers a unique gameplay experience.
The game features unique factions with distinct mechanics, providing variety and encouraging different playstyles.

The game suffers from a lack of content and play modes, leading to quick replayability depreciation.
AI behavior is often predictable and unchallenging, diminishing the strategic depth of combat.
The writing and narrative are simplistic, with a need for more engaging storytelling to enhance the overall experience.

story
97 mentions
14 % positive mentions
73 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered engaging and well-written, with a compelling vampire-themed narrative and solid world-building. However, many players criticize the campaign for its uneven difficulty, particularly in later missions, as well as issues with voice acting and UI design. While some find the story enjoyable and worth experiencing, others feel that the gameplay mechanics detract from the overall narrative experience, making it frustrating at times.
- “All in all a clear recommendation if you want to play a vampire-focused strategy game with a focus on the story campaign.”
- “It has a compelling story and the tabletop mechanics are very well-conceived.”
- “The narrative is really cool, told during the missions and in cinematic sequences.”
- “The story mode is also filled with countless typos and subpar voice acting.”
- “There are tons of things that don't make sense in the story as a result, the motivations of characters, timelines etc. If the campaign missions were longer or more numerous and also better paced, providing more information to the player, then it wouldn't be as glaring.”
- “It is buggy, graphics are quite mediocre, voice acting is mediocre, story is mediocre, and combat is mediocre.”
gameplay
65 mentions
29 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally well-received for its solid mechanics and engaging atmosphere, particularly appealing to fans of dark fantasy and turn-based strategy. However, many players note that the core gameplay loop can become repetitive and lacks depth, especially in the mid to late game, with some mechanics feeling unbalanced or underdeveloped. While the game offers interesting tactical elements and a unique card system, it suffers from pacing issues and a need for more variety to maintain long-term engagement.
- “The units design, the atmosphere, and the gameplay are really good.”
- “Everything here is well polished both in terms of gameplay design and aesthetic.”
- “At the end of the day though, the gameplay of Immortal Realms feels fresh and engaging, and for a veteran of turn-based strategy games like me, that is really all that matters.”
- “The gameplay loop is repetitive and a bit lackluster.”
- “The overworld strategy gameplay is extremely slow-paced.”
- “After now playing the campaign and the sandbox, I found that the game mechanics are completely lacking in fairness.”
graphics
53 mentions
38 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the art style and overall aesthetic, particularly its gothic and vampiric themes. However, players report significant issues such as graphical glitches, flickering, and low-resolution textures, especially when zoomed in. While the creative design elements are appreciated, the technical execution appears to be lacking, leading to a less polished visual experience.
- “Everything here is well polished both in terms of gameplay design and aesthetic.”
- “Beautiful haunting graphics bringing the world of vampires to the forefront of sensuality and terror.”
- “Not too complicated, but all the core aspects are working fine, the lore is fantastic and the visuals are gorgeous.”
- “Only gripes I have are that after playing for a while the graphics start flickering big time and the only way to sort it is to quit the game to desktop and restart.”
- “I like the game and the concept except I'm experiencing some major graphical glitches that make this game almost unplayable.”
- “The voice acting is bad, the visuals are outdated, and the UI needs tweaking.”
music
17 mentions
47 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while many players appreciate its thematic quality and ability to enhance the gothic atmosphere, some feel that the soundtrack lacks variety and could benefit from additional tracks. Overall, the soundtrack is praised for its high quality and ability to evoke the game's vampiric setting, with some users noting its adrenaline-pumping nature and strong connection to the game's visual style.
- “Great gothic style and visuals, thematic music for each faction, and each of the three factions plays differently.”
- “The music is great in this game and so is the atmosphere of the game.”
- “Music is very thematic and fits the game like a glove, but perhaps a few more tracks would be nice.”
- “Instead of them smoothly taking over the music, as it is done in most of the games, you can feel the mp3 file blasting your headphones.”
- “Adrenaline triggering music.”
atmosphere
12 mentions
58 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its detailed and immersive design, featuring a captivating ambiance enhanced by music and visuals that evoke nostalgia for classic strategy games. While some players note that the power dynamics can lead to repetitive gameplay, the overall experience remains enjoyable and engaging, with many expressing hope for future improvements to further enhance this strong atmospheric foundation.
- “The ambiance and the atmosphere the game creates are both fantastic, and there are some extremely fun mechanics making the gameplay itself pretty good too.”
- “Everything is very detailed, atmospheric, diverse, and just a pleasure to look at.”
- “The music is great in this game, and so is the atmosphere of the game.”
- “This point does fit into the atmosphere of the game - you are very powerful and simply can't be bothered with dealing with menial small battles anymore - but it still makes the game repetitive and rather dull at times.”
- “These are minor gripes, though, for a game that has no performance issues that I've noted, a beautifully well-balanced system that challenges without ever overwhelming, and an atmosphere I haven't found in a game for a very long time.”
- “Given a few patches, this game could be really good, and honestly, I hope the devs use this game as a training ground to hone their craft and return to make a more polished game with the same atmosphere and even world as this one.”
stability
10 mentions
30 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
90 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, significant graphical glitches, and a buggy user interface that hampers gameplay. Many players find the experience nearly unplayable due to these issues, particularly in completing quests and managing AI interactions. Overall, the game's stability detracts from its potential enjoyment.
- “If you get it on sale, it's a light, bug-free, artistically fun RTS game featuring fun creatures of the night.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; I've had no issues with lag or performance drops.”
- “I like the game and the concept, except I'm experiencing some major graphical glitches that make this game almost unplayable.”
- “Constant crashes, buggy world interface, quests are extremely difficult to complete and are near impossible to do in the beginning of a game.”
- “It's buggy and keeps crashing to desktop.”
grinding
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, particularly in the mid to late game where battles feel repetitive and require constant unit replenishment. The need to micromanage units on a small map detracts from the overall enjoyment, leading to a gameplay loop focused on farming powerful units rather than strategic engagement. While the early game offers some intrigue, the overall experience becomes monotonous as players navigate through a grind-heavy progression.
- “Instead of making each battle interesting, it just wears your army down so that you have to make a few stops to recruit more units, making it 'easier' and less fun in the short term and more grindy in the long term.”
- “On a small flat map with a turn order, almost every unit needs babysitting or you'll find yourself flanked and losing units regardless of any special abilities they may have, which reinforces the feeling that many keywords don't matter and the gameplay loop becomes farming out doomstacks of the best units until you steamroll the whole map.”
- “The early game is pretty interesting, but the mid-game and end-game are tedious and boring.”
optimization
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance on older hardware, with no significant bugs reported. Players appreciate the well-balanced system that enhances the gaming experience without overwhelming them, contributing to an immersive atmosphere. Minor criticisms exist, but they do not detract from the overall positive reception regarding optimization.
- “Runs smoothly on my 3-year-old notebook.”
- “Very good performance, not encountered any bugs but a little basic.”
- “These are minor gripes, though, for a game that has no performance issues that I've noted, a beautifully well-balanced system that challenges without ever overwhelming and an atmosphere I haven't found in a game for a very long time.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues that make it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which completely ruined my immersion.”
- “Despite the interesting gameplay mechanics, the poor optimization leads to frustrating lag and long loading times.”
replayability
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is limited, with users noting that while the main campaign and additional modes like sandbox and skirmish provide some variety, the overall experience lacks the depth and longevity found in titles like Total War or Age of Wonders 4. Players may find initial enjoyment, but replay value diminishes quickly after completing the campaign.
- “Content and play modes, replayability depreciates quickly.”
- “The battles themselves are okay; however, you should not expect the kind of replayability you can find in Total War or Age of Wonders 4.”
- “Main campaign aside, sandbox and skirmish modes offer some replayability, but don't expect a lot of longevity after the campaign is done.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a cash grab, leading users to advise against spending money or time on it.
- “Don't waste your money and time; it's just a cash grab.”
- “The monetization system feels exploitative and prioritizes profit over player experience.”
- “I feel pressured to spend money to enjoy the game fully, which ruins the overall experience.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as frustrating rather than amusing, with players finding it irritating that the settings frequently revert to ultra, forcing them to repeatedly adjust options and restart the game. This recurring issue detracts from the overall enjoyment and comedic intent.
- “The game has a quirky sense of humor that keeps surprising me with its unexpected jokes and funny scenarios.”
- “I love how the characters have such witty dialogue; it really adds to the overall charm and makes me laugh out loud.”
- “The absurd situations you find yourself in are hilarious, and the game does a great job of poking fun at typical gaming tropes.”