Man or Vampire

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Man or Vampire is a single player and multiplayer tactical role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by HIDEA and was released on July 7, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"Man or Vampire" is a fantasy multi-player RPG with an interesting plot, where players aim to become the king of a mysterious world named Paradise, which is facing a crisis due to ruling vampires. The game boasts splendid visuals, stellar soundtrack, and a humorous tone, but can also be frustratingly buggy with frequent grinding and intrusive ads. Overall, it creates an outstanding atmosphere for an engaging and entertaining experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 9,779 reviews

graphics652 positive mentions

grinding118 negative mentions

Great graphics and art style, creating an immersive experience.
Unique gameplay mechanics that combine RPG and tactical elements.
F2P friendly, allowing players to progress without mandatory purchases.

Repetitive gameplay and grinding can become tedious over time.
High costs for character recruitment and skill upgrades can be frustrating.
Lack of updates and new content since 2018, leading to concerns about the game's longevity.

graphics
840 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their beauty, fluidity, and artistic style. Reviewers noted that the visuals are comparable to those of PC games, featuring a unique aesthetic that enhances the overall gameplay experience. However, some players mentioned issues with the size of the graphics on smaller screens, suggesting that they may be better suited for tablets or larger devices.
- “The graphics of this game are amazing.”
- “The graphics are stunningly beautiful but the controls are a bit cheesy because touching those tiny tiles is very hard.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the gameplay is smooth.”
- “If it wasn't for the graphics, I'd give it 1 star.”
- “My one and only issue with this game is the graphics; the 2D pictures are decent, but the 3D blocky-looking characters, while truly unique, just do not appeal to me.”
- “The graphics are too small to be viewed on mobile phones.”
gameplay
790 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its unique mechanics, beautiful graphics, and engaging combat systems. However, several users noted issues with repetitive gameplay, unclear mechanics, and a lack of depth in tutorials, which can hinder the overall experience. While some find the gameplay addictive and enjoyable, others feel it can become tedious and grindy over time, suggesting a need for improvements in pacing and clarity.
- “I really love the fighting mechanics.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it has an interesting concept.”
- “The gameplay is unique and simple at the same time.”
- “The gameplay is boring and the IAP are top level horrid.”
- “The gameplay suffers a lot from connection issues, app closing and such... the server instability won't allow me to properly enjoy the game.”
- “The graphics are impressive but the gameplay is boring and repetitive.”
story
599 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its initial intrigue and character design but expressing disappointment over the limited content, as only a few chapters are currently available. While some find the narrative captivating and engaging, others criticize it for being vague, confusing, or lacking depth, leading to a repetitive gameplay experience. Overall, players are eager for more story updates and content to enhance their experience.
- “The story is captivating, the combat isn't too terribly difficult, and I feel that as the game progresses it will only get more interesting.”
- “The beautiful graphics paired with a deep storyline really make this game the best!”
- “Great game, good graphics, and interesting story.”
- “I wish there was more of a story to this game; when you first start, you are greeted with a cutscene and dialogue, but after 4 hours of playing, this is the only story that has been presented.”
- “Not much of a story plot, and it has been 4 months or so with no update or any new content.”
- “The story is almost nonexistent after the intro.”
grinding
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game features extensive grinding, which many players find tedious and repetitive, particularly in the later stages. While some appreciate the option for automated grinding and the absence of a pay-to-win model, others criticize the excessive time required to progress and the lack of engaging content beyond farming. Overall, the grinding aspect is a double-edged sword, appealing to dedicated players but potentially alienating those seeking a more balanced experience.
- “Before playing the game for very long, I started to feel that it was a bit grindy, which is something that RNG dungeon crawlers tend to become.”
- “The gameplay and grinding will be super repetitive and lengthy, especially since there's no regular auto-fight, and there's also the campfire/torchlight function which will get in the way of your normal exploring and grinding.”
- “The game is incredibly grindy and you barely need to actually play the levels due to the autoplay mechanic.”
music
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the atmospheric and original soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. However, several users express concerns about the repetitiveness of the music, the abrupt transitions between different tracks, and the lack of options to adjust or mute the audio. Overall, while the music is generally well-received, there is a strong desire for improvements in variety and situational responsiveness.
- “The game looks stunning with beautiful art style, the gameplay is smooth and rewarding, and the soundtrack is crucial and has a connection to the game rather than just background noise.”
- “Everything from the gameplay, graphics, world design, character design, dialogue to the music (soundtrack) is so heartwarming.”
- “This game brings me back, the soundtrack, gameplay...damn.”
- “The soundtrack feels original.”
- “There is no simple setting where you can adjust music volume and something like that.”
- “Music in a game shouldn't be putting people to sleep.”
monetization
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews. While many players appreciate the absence of intrusive ads and the option to progress without mandatory in-app purchases, others criticize the high cost of microtransactions and the occasional reliance on ads for rewards. The game is generally seen as friendly to free-to-play users, but concerns about aggressive monetization tactics and balance issues persist.
- “Yes, there are in-app purchases, but you can progress well enough without them, and you don't have to spend a lifetime waiting either.”
- “Awesome graphics and gameplay, and the monetization isn't rude.”
- “So far intrigued, very unique gacha RPG with no ads and very little pay-to-win.”
- “Appalled by a microtransaction, I paid roughly $30 to rid of ads. The game states that you'll still receive your rewards from doing the things that involve ads, which to a degree wasn't false; however, instead of receiving 30 gems upon clicking on the item in dungeons that gives the gems, you receive 1.”
- “Seems like another throwaway cash grab mobile game.”
- “Overpriced microtransactions.”
stability
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and bugs reported during gameplay, particularly in PvP matches and when transitioning between regions. Many users have experienced data loss and unresponsiveness, especially after watching ads or during critical moments in the game. While some players note that it runs well on older devices, the overall consensus highlights a pressing need for stability improvements and bug fixes.
- “Other than that, it runs great even on an older Android phone!”
- “So far, the game runs great in all aspects. Love the story spot.”
- “This is a great game, easy to play, lots of upgrades, you don't need money, no glitches, so overall very good.”
- “Also, it's very buggy and you seem prone to losing your account data pretty easily.”
- “My huge problem is that this game hates having anything but a perfect signal and constantly freezes every time you hit any button or while it's automated roaming a dungeon.”
- “Every time I start a match, it freezes and no one can act; I then have to forfeit the match and lose my standing in the arena.”
atmosphere
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its impressive graphics, immersive music, and unique art style, creating a captivating experience for players. However, some reviews note that the atmosphere can feel undermined by gameplay mechanics, such as the ability to smash boxes, and a slow progression system that detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many players find the atmosphere to be a standout feature, contributing to the game's engaging and enjoyable nature.
- “The vampire mechanic is simply intuitive and the atmosphere of the game is so intoxicating.”
- “The artwork and the whole aesthetic of the game are pure gold, the atmosphere really gets to you.”
- “This game gets atmosphere, music and storytelling right.”
- “Somehow the atmosphere is not quite there though, probably because we can smash boxes around so the serious factor is sort of taken away.”
- “The atmosphere is dark which I don't like too much because I get sleepy by looking at it.”
- “Tsk... third, the game has a depressing atmosphere in-game and different modes are boring.”
humor
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the quirky personalities of characters and their amusing interactions, which enhance the immersive experience. Many found the dialogue and story elements to be genuinely funny, contributing to an overall entertaining atmosphere, although some noted that not all jokes landed effectively. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay, making it a memorable aspect of the game.
- “The characters have funny little personalities; the bosses are fun to fight rather than just an annoying obstacle.”
- “The story is immersive, the characters are well-written, and so funny!”
- “The game is good, the gameplay is overall great, and the companions talk to each other, sometimes making funny conversations.”
- “Not funny at all.”
- “Not multiplayer, not funny.”
character development
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the character development in the game is highly praised for its unique and appealing designs that enhance the gameplay experience. Reviewers appreciate the seamless integration of character design with the storyline, noting that it adds depth rather than feeling like an afterthought. While most feedback is positive, there are a few dissenting opinions regarding character designs, but the majority highlight the beautiful graphics and engaging character mechanics.
- “Great character development, fully functional RPG nuances and a unique enough concept.”
- “Beautiful graphics, good character development.”
- “Plays really well and has good character development.”
- “Terrible character designs.”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance on a variety of devices, including older and mid-range hardware, with many users reporting frame rates around 50fps. The combination of beautiful graphics and low poly models contributes to its efficient performance, although some players suggest that further optimization and additional settings could enhance the experience. Despite minor issues, the game is generally regarded as well-optimized and enjoyable.
- “The graphics are amazing! I am playing it on a really old tablet which doesn't support almost any game, so I am very satisfied with this game's fluent performance.”
- “I love the mix of semi-realism characters (adding depth) with the low poly models (optimized and simple).”
- “Beautiful graphics, very good optimization, and feels very original.”
- “Good game, I love it but I know you need to fix a couple of things on it and performance.”
- “I would give this a 5-star rating if you made this game an offline game and added game settings for optimization and whatnot.”
- “There's would be nicer if you put an online mode, when someone in the same room (using the same Wi-Fi to help the performance of the game) and then go on adventures with friends... I would really like that a lot, and maybe I'll support you guys if you think about this idea.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game emotionally engaging due to its heartwarming elements, including beautiful graphics, music, and character design, despite some frustrations with controls and gameplay mechanics. The emotional impact is further highlighted by personal experiences, such as the distress of losing game data, which underscores the game's ability to connect with players on a deeper level. However, some users feel let down by a lackluster story that detracts from the overall emotional experience.
- “Everything from the gameplay, graphics, world design, character design, dialogue to the music (soundtrack) is so heartwarming.”
- “I kinda just lost all my game data after accidentally switching to FB login instead of using Google Play login :) I've played this since 2018, now I really want to cry but no tears will come out Edit: managed to get my data back after deleting, installing, and logging in using FB name, finally asdfghjkl almost got a heart attack ”
- “This game is pretty good except how you summon heroes and use them, maybe I'm too emotional.”
- “Great idea, just a lackluster boring story... What are you, a robot? Come on then, tell me what I have said! ”
- “Good game... boring storyline.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express mixed feelings about the game's replayability, noting that while it has potential for improvement in future updates, it currently feels limited and uncomfortable, resulting in a low replayability score.
- “Replayability is top-notch.”
- “The game has great potential for replayability, and I'm excited to see how future updates enhance the experience.”
- “Game play - 4, replayability - 2, controls - 4. It may become something later on, but right now it's just... uncomfortable for lack of a better word.”
- “Maybe a future update will make the game more replayable, but it takes a bit of time.”