Progeria: Vae Victis

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XXI century. The Russian Empire. Saint Petersburg Academic University of Necromagic. Necromages hold power in the society of prevailed neofeudalism. Kirill Yeletsky is a noble young man and a fifth-year student at the academy of sorcery. He must protect his family from accusations of treason before the tsar, so he needs to win in the most prestigous necromagic tournament in the empire. Only you…

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Play Modes

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

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Unique setting and engaging characters enhance the overall experience.
The combat and puzzle gameplay is rewarding and encourages strategic thinking.
Great character writing and multiple endings provide good replay value.

Combat can be difficult and time-consuming, with some mechanics not clearly explained.
There are optimization issues and bugs that can affect gameplay.
Movement can feel slow, and there is a desire for faster navigation options.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story is praised for its intriguing depth, blending historical elements with moral dilemmas, and is complemented by well-developed characters that shine in the narrative. While the main plot is decent, the characters' flaws and interactions add richness to the experience, though players express a desire for more group events to enhance character dynamics outside the main storyline. Overall, the dark and gritty storytelling resonates well with players, particularly those familiar with Russian narratives.
- “The depth of the story is intriguing, as the blending of historical information with new moral dilemmas provides a lot to think about as you play the game.”
- “Vae victis is an interesting puzzle fighter game backed with a pretty incredible story filled with the dark grit one may expect from a Russian storytelling background.”
- “The backstory of the game and its dark world are paired well with the character's flaws in interesting ways that make them fun to talk to and learn about.”
- “The main plot is decent, but the characters are the star of the show here.”
- “The backstory of the game and its dark world are paired well with the characters' flaws in interesting ways that make them fun to talk to and learn about.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The gameplay features engaging combat and puzzle elements that encourage strategic thinking and experimentation with various attacks and support items. While the depth of the combat is appreciated, some mechanics lack clear explanations, which may lead to a learning curve for players. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable, despite some optimization issues.
- “The combat and puzzle gameplay is very engaging - building up your arsenal takes some thought, and learning how new attacks and support items work together for different strategies is interesting.”
- “The combat has a surprising amount of depth to it, but some aspects of it aren't explained very clearly, so it might take a bit before you understand how all the mechanics work.”
- “The combat has a surprising amount of depth to it, but some aspects of it aren't explained very clearly, so it might take a while before you understand how all the mechanics work.”
- “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute basic actions during gameplay.”
- “The pacing of the game is inconsistent, leading to moments of boredom that disrupt the overall flow of the experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The voice acting in the game is praised for its quality, effectively conveying a strong emotional depth that enhances the overall experience.
- “The voice acting is quite good and feels suitably emotional.”
- “The story had me in tears; it was incredibly moving.”
- “I felt a deep connection to the characters, their struggles resonated with me.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game faces some optimization issues, but players generally appreciate the story and gameplay.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game boasts strong character writing, impressive art, and multiple endings, contributing to its high replayability.
- “The great character writing, art, and multiple endings give the game excellent replay value.”
- “Each playthrough offers new choices and experiences, making it hard to put down.”
- “The variety of paths and outcomes ensures that no two runs feel the same.”