Priest Simulator: Vampire Show

88%
Game Brain Score Based on 127 reviews
  • story
  • humor
  • gameplay
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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.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

88%
Audience ScoreBased on 127 reviews
story20 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and hilarious dark comedic narrative, with funny dialogues and a bizarre storyline that keeps players entertained.
  • Combat, while simplistic, can be satisfying, and the game offers a variety of quirky characters and engaging voice acting that enhances the overall experience.
  • Despite being in early access, the game is surprisingly polished and provides a fun playthrough, with many players expressing enjoyment and a desire for more content.
  • The gameplay is extremely linear, often consisting of repetitive fetch quests that can become tedious and boring over time.
  • Many players have reported performance issues, including bugs and optimization problems that hinder the overall experience, especially on lower-end systems.
  • The writing and humor may not resonate with everyone, leading to mixed feelings about the game's tone and pacing, with some finding it overly convoluted or lacking in depth.
  • story37 mentions

    The game's story is a mixed bag, with many players enjoying its quirky humor and unique characters, while others find it repetitive and lacking depth. Although some quests feel like mere fetch tasks, the entertaining dialogue and bizarre narrative elements keep players engaged. However, issues like glitches and a disappointing final boss detract from the overall experience, leading to a consensus that while the story has charm, it could benefit from more polish and coherence.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “After a while, you realize every quest is essentially 'go here, go there, answer the phone, etc.'”
    • “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.”
  • humor32 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as a mix of bizarre, dark, and silly elements, with many players finding the writing and voice acting to be entertaining and filled with clever references. While some appreciate the unique comedic style and engaging dialogues, others feel that the humor can be hit-or-miss, with certain players finding it overwhelming or not to their taste. Overall, the game is recognized for its ability to deliver a humorous experience that complements its gameplay, despite some criticisms regarding pacing and optimization.

    • “Hilarious game with a decent amount of gameplay.”
    • “Great little characters with funny voice acting, a very silly and entertaining story, and some fun weapons to boot.”
    • “Absolutely hilarious game; it says early access but is surprisingly well polished. Would recommend!”
    • “Do not waste your money - not funny, bad gameplay, too many boring cutscenes.”
    • “The humor falls flat and feels forced, making the experience more tedious than entertaining.”
    • “I expected a lot of laughs, but the jokes were stale and the comedic timing was off.”
  • gameplay13 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and humorous, while others criticize it for being overly linear, simplistic, and filled with excessive cutscenes. Although there are moments of fun and interesting quests, many feel that the mechanics are basic and lack depth, leading to a stale experience overall. Overall, the game offers a unique atmosphere but struggles to maintain engaging gameplay.

    • “Hilarious game with a decent amount of 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.”
    • “Very atmospheric and cool looking game, also quite fun gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is okay, but is extremely linear.”
    • “Sadly, the 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.”
  • music9 mentions

    The music in the game has received high praise for its energetic metal soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience, especially during boss fights. While many players love the standout tracks, some feel that the overworld music often overshadows the better songs, making them less noticeable. Overall, the soundtrack is a highlight for most, contributing significantly to the game's dark comedic tone and engaging atmosphere.

    • “Best thing about this game so far has to be the music.”
    • “Loved the music, art style, and dialogue was actually pretty funny.”
    • “The soundtrack is okay.”
    • “The boss fights that come out of nowhere and then boom, some sick soundtrack starts to play.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise the art style and visual quality as outstanding, others report significant performance issues, such as low frame rates that hinder gameplay. Additionally, the game is noted for its compatibility with ultra-wide monitors and features good sound design, enhancing the overall experience despite the graphical shortcomings.

    • “Loved the music, art style, and dialogue was actually pretty funny.”
    • “Graphics are nice, supports ultra-wide monitor perfectly, sounds are good with a lot of voice acting, the story is diabolic and interesting.”
    • “Game looks amazing; graphics are outstanding.”
    • “It also gets like 10 to 20 fps on any graphics setting, making it literally unplayable.”
    • “Graphics are not the best, but the story and dialogues are hilarious, so the game is worth any cent (especially on discount).”
  • stability3 mentions

    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.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, particularly for its performance on lower-end systems, with users reporting poor frame rates and numerous bugs. While some players appreciate the game's potential, they emphasize the need for improved optimization to enhance the overall experience.

    • “Honestly, the game is good, but the optimization is lacking on my RX 5700 XT and Ryzen 5 3600. It runs in the mid 40-50 FPS range 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.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    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 development2 mentions

    Reviewers express surprise at the depth of character development, highlighting that the character design significantly enhances their engagement with the story. Overall, players appreciate the unexpected growth and evolution of the characters throughout the game.

    • “The character design is amazing.”
    • “I really did not expect myself to say this, but there is some actual character development.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    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.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    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.”
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Play time

8hMedian play time
6hAverage play time
1-10hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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