Preta: Vendetta Rising
- August 28, 2017
- Illion Corp
- 26h median play time
Get on Steam"Preta: Vendetta Rising" is a hack-and-slash action MORPG where players battle against other beings from various realms. Customize your character with various skills and gear, and engage in PvE and PvP content. Explore the expansive world and uncover its secrets while facing challenging enemies and bosses.
PC
Playstation 4
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus VR
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and immersive gameplay, especially in VR, making it a visually appealing experience.
- It offers a lot of content and hours of gameplay, with RPG elements that encourage character progression and grinding.
- The developers have shown responsiveness to community feedback and have made improvements to the game, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game is heavily grind-oriented, requiring players to repeat missions multiple times to progress, which can become tedious.
- There are significant issues with the cash shop and microtransactions, leading to concerns about a pay-to-win model despite the initial purchase price.
- The lack of a proper tutorial and guidance for crafting and skills can make the game confusing for new players, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- story13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as engaging but heavily reliant on repetitive missions and grinding, which can detract from immersion. While some players appreciate the structured quests and character progression, others express a desire for more unique and varied content beyond the current story mode. Overall, the narrative is seen as a central element, though it may require patience due to the need for mission replays.
“A VR game that has great graphics, really smooth gameplay, hardly any bugs at first early release launch, clear readable text on screen, focused skills progression, character progression, and storyline, multiple attacks.”
“That's me though... and a lot of people are driven by a story.”
“The level system also seems to be driven by the latest story mode quests.”
“If I had to say anything bad about this game, for me it would be that it is story driven.”
“It breaks the storytelling immersion in every game because I always roll my eyes thinking about how amateur these devs are.”
“It took me that long to finish 15 missions from chapter 1, but there was a bit of grinding by replaying the old levels to gear up my weapons and armor.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in this VR RPG are widely praised for their beauty and smoothness, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the clear visuals, immersive camera angles, and the game's polished presentation, especially considering its indie status. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout in the VR genre.
“I love the graphics in VR - this is what playing an RPG in VR should be like!”
“A VR game that has great graphics, really smooth gameplay, hardly any bugs at first early release launch, clear readable text on screen, focused skills progression, character progression and storyline, multiple attacks.”
“Great graphics, I love the camera view, it's like there are little action figures running around right in front of you.”
- grinding9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is heavily grind-focused, requiring players to invest over 100 hours to fully experience its content, particularly through repetitive missions and limited grinding areas. While some players enjoy the grind, others find it excessive and recommend caution for those who are not fans of this gameplay style. Overall, the grinding aspect is a defining feature, with mixed opinions on its enjoyment factor.
“With the grinding and 3 classes, you're looking at well over 100 hours to do it all with what's in the game today.”
“But again, expect to do a lot of mission repeats and grinding.”
“At the moment, I do not recommend this game. There are grinding games and there are grinding games; this is a grinding game, without a lot of areas to choose from to grind.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's monetization has evolved from a pay-to-play model criticized as a cash grab to a more community-friendly approach, with in-app purchases removed in recent updates. However, some players still express dissatisfaction with the remaining in-game purchases, indicating mixed feelings about the overall monetization strategy.
“It's a full-price game with in-app purchases.”
“As far as the in-game purchases go, I'm not very happy about that.”
“Originally they were going for a pay-to-play cash grab, and with the recent updates and community complaints, they redeemed themselves.”
“In-app purchases are removed and done.”
“It's full price with in-app purchases.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its smoothness and high-quality graphics, with minimal bugs at launch. Players appreciate the focused skills and character progression, as well as the engaging storyline and multiple attack options, drawing comparisons to the addictive nature of games like Diablo.
“A VR game that has great graphics, really smooth gameplay, hardly any bugs at the early release launch, clear readable text on screen, focused skills progression, character progression, and storyline, with multiple attacks.”
“Smooth graphics, decent gameplay, and it feels a lot like Diablo in many ways.”
“+ Addicting gameplay.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently experiences some bugs, but players are optimistic about future improvements and believe it has the potential to become a standout title. Overall, while stability issues exist, the gameplay is generally enjoyable.
“A bit buggy at the moment, but this may pass, and hopefully it will become a masterpiece of its own.”
“Assuming this game is going to get better as more support comes in, I am excited to see how it improves (minus a few glitches, it is very good now).”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized for gamepad use, enhancing the overall gameplay experience for players who prefer this control method.
“Optimized for gamepad - which I'm about to use now.”
“The game runs smoothly on various hardware configurations, making it accessible to a wider audience.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance settings, allowing for a seamless experience.”
“The game is poorly optimized, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite having a high-end PC, I still experience significant lag due to the lack of proper optimization.”
“The optimization feels rushed, as many areas are prone to performance issues that detract from the overall experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game's atmospheric environments significantly enhance the experience, making it enjoyable to navigate with a small action figure. The unique blend of engaging settings and character interaction creates a captivating ambiance that resonates with players.
“There is something really special about having a little action figure run around in atmospheric environments.”
