Priest Simulator: Vampire Show

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In "Priest Simulator: Vampire Show," players step into the shoes of a vampire who disguises themselves as a priest to infiltrate a religious community. They must balance their predatory nature with their holy facade, completing tasks and making choices that impact their standing with both the humans and the vampires. With a mix of stealth, puzzle-solving, and narrative elements, players must navigate a unique and morally ambiguous world.

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

Priest Simulator: Vampire Show screenshot

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 179 reviews

story23 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and absurd storyline that combines dark humor with engaging gameplay, making it a fun experience.
The voice acting, especially in Polish, adds to the charm and humor of the game, enhancing the overall experience.
Players appreciate the creative character designs and the bizarre, yet entertaining world that the game presents.

The combat mechanics are often described as shallow and repetitive, leading to a lack of engagement during gameplay.
Many players have reported issues with translation errors and bugs, which detract from the overall experience.
The game can feel overly linear and reliant on fetch quests, which may lead to boredom for some players.

story
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a quirky and entertaining blend of absurdity and humor, featuring a vampire-turned-priest navigating a bizarre Polish village filled with eccentric characters and wacky dialogue. While many players appreciate the unique narrative and voice acting, some criticize the story for becoming repetitive and lacking depth as the game progresses. Overall, it offers a fun experience for those who prioritize storytelling, despite some gameplay and quest design flaws.
- “An Abrahamic coming-of-age story about pursuing one's goals not because of power or luxury, but in spite of them; a game about the choices you as an individual make and the willpower of your friends; a game about the journey, not the destination.”
- “A vampire from hell thrust into the role of a 'Christianist' priest in a Polish village, running around slaying heretic 'shatanists' while being ordered around by a cast of crazy characters (including a sock puppet and a frog alien) with the most wacky dialogue and story I've seen since maybe Saints Row the Third.”
- “The storytelling in this game is a very unique experience and so far it's some good stuff.”
- “In general, I found the game weird, but the story is not that great, not that funny, and the voices of some characters, including Orlok, are so annoying.”
- “The game's story gets weaker, more confusing, and just filled with padding in the game.”
- “This, however, quickly fades away as the dialogues aren't really funny and the story becomes boring too quickly.”
humor
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
2%
The humor in the game is described as a mix of absurd, crude, and dark comedy, often eliciting laughter through its bizarre scenarios and quirky characters. While some players find the humor hit-or-miss, with certain dialogues and voice acting being annoying, many appreciate the over-the-top antics and entertaining writing that contribute to a unique and hilarious experience. Overall, the game is recommended for those who enjoy irreverent and chaotic humor, despite some criticisms regarding gameplay and story depth.
- “If you’re looking for something fun, funny, and completely over the top, this is definitely a must-play.”
- “A hilarious fever dream.”
- “Prepare yourselves for a divine gaming experience with 'Priest Simulator,' a holy game that will have you laughing and saying your Hail Marys in equal measure.”
- “Do not waste your money - not funny, bad gameplay, too many boring cutscenes.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The gameplay of this single-player, first-person simulator is a mixed bag, featuring a blend of various genres but criticized for its linearity and lack of depth. While some players appreciate the unique humor and fun mechanics, others find the gameplay stale, with too many cutscenes and basic systems that lead to boredom. Overall, it offers a chaotic and atmospheric experience, but many feel it lacks the challenge and complexity needed for sustained engagement.
- “This single-player, first-person simulator blends elements of shooters, hack’n’slash, mockumentaries, racing, renovation, and sandbox gameplay.”
- “This game is awesome in my opinion, the humor is unique and fun, gameplay feels good, quests are interesting and boss battles give you a good challenge.”
- “For the most part, the gameplay works as intended and is fun thanks to the craziness of the world.”
- “I haven’t seen any content, other than the multiple other copy-pasted games with the same mechanics, art style, and engine.”
- “Con: sadly game systems are very few and bare-bones, which makes the gameplay boring.”
- “The gameplay is mostly busy work, with writing that constantly meanders and interrupts the game to add more layers of convolution until the whole thing turns from arbitrary to word salad.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
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The music in the game has received high praise for its upbeat and engaging metal soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience with its melodic riffs and humor. However, some players noted that the music can become repetitive, with the overworld tracks overshadowing the standout songs. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the game's best features, contributing significantly to its fun and immersive atmosphere.
- “Dark comedy with a metal soundtrack, 5 stars!”
- “Soundtrack is upbeat, with good rhythm, melodic riffs, and a tasteful amount of distortion/reverb for metal.”
- “The controls are good, the music is cool, but really repetitive.”
- “The soundtrack is okay.”
- “Best thing about this game so far has to be the music.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise the art style and smooth performance, others criticize technical issues like low frame rates and limited graphic options. Despite these drawbacks, many appreciate the visual presentation, especially in cutscenes, and find the graphics to be a strong point alongside the engaging storyline and humor.
- “Great storyline, nice graphics, excellent sense of humor. Thank you for showing me Georgia, such an amazing band.”
- “The graphics are quite good, and the game runs smoothly.”
- “Game looks amazing; graphics are outstanding.”
- “I haven’t seen any content, other than the multiple other copy-pasted games with the same mechanics, art style, and engine.”
- “It also gets like 10 to 20 fps on any graphics setting, making it literally unplayable.”
- “Cutscenes make no sense, and the extremely few graphic options cause motion sickness; I was expecting something else.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with many players expressing concerns about performance on lower-end systems and reporting significant bugs. While some users note that the graphics are impressive and the game runs smoothly for them, others struggle with low frame rates even on reduced settings. Overall, there is a consensus that optimization should be a priority, especially given its early access status.
- “The graphics are quite good, and the game runs smoothly.”
- “I understand this game is in early access, but I think that they should prioritize proper optimization for lower-end systems.”
- “Honestly, the game is good, but the optimization is lacking on RX 5700 XT OC and R5 3600; it runs in the mid 40-50 FPS on low settings. Other than that, the game is quite buggy.”
- “I understand this game is in early access, but I think they should prioritize proper optimization for lower-end systems.”
- “Honestly, the game is good, but the optimization is horrible on RX 5700 XT OC and R5 3600. It does mid 40-50 FPS on low settings; other than that, the game is quite buggy.”
- “Horrible humor, also terribly optimized.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as unresponsive doors and character movement problems. Additionally, optimization appears to be poor, particularly on certain hardware configurations, leading to low frame rates even on minimal settings.
- “Honestly, the game is good, but the optimization is horrible on RX 5700 XT OC and R5 3600. It runs in the mid 40-50 FPS on low settings; other than that, the game is quite buggy.”
- “The story is funny, but you can't get to the second part of the church because of glitches. The door won't open, and the character won't jump.”
- “Nah, that strange idea. There have been more than a couple of times when it would be really useful, and it's buggy.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and aggravating, particularly when it comes to collecting achievements like graffiti and farming resources. Many express frustration with the slow pace of these tasks, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “If you are an achievement hunter, know that getting all the graffiti is going to be tedious.”
- “I have only played this game for 24 minutes, and those were the most aggravating and tedious 24 minutes of my life.”
- “The only slow parts were getting/farming resources and trying to increase the faith (or whatever it was called) near the end.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express surprise and delight at the character design, noting that it contributes significantly to the game's character development, which they found to be more substantial than anticipated.
- “The character design is absolutely stunning.”
- “I really did not expect myself to say this, but there is some actual character development.”
- “The depth and growth of the characters throughout the game are truly impressive.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game effectively captures a nostalgic 2000s atmosphere reminiscent of titles like Half-Life, combining visually appealing aesthetics with engaging gameplay to create a compelling and immersive experience.
- “I love that 2000s atmosphere, and this game has it aplenty (think also of Half-Life).”
- “Very atmospheric and cool-looking game, also quite fun gameplay.”
- “The atmosphere feels stale and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is flat and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
- “The world feels empty and lifeless, making it hard to get invested in the experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke intense laughter, often leading to tears, creating a surreal and memorable experience akin to a fever dream.
- “Laughed until I cried; it's like a fever dream.”
- “The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
- “I felt a deep connection with the characters, their struggles resonated with my own experiences.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, while the game offers a decent initial playthrough, players find limited replayability due to some frustrating elements and a lack of compelling reasons to revisit the experience.
- “There are a few places where it starts to drag, and hunting the different relics was rather frustrating. All in all, it's good for a playthrough, although there doesn't seem to be much replay value for it at the moment.”