Tears of Vanfell - Chapter 1 | Game Brain

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"Tears of Vanfell - Chapter 1" is an action-packed dungeon crawler with roguelike and hack-'n-slash elements, where you can choose from a variety of characters and climb the procedurally-generated Mountain in online Co-op with up to four players. Along the way, you'll gain new abilities, weapons and equipment as you defeat bosses and explore. Prepare for your next expedition at your campsite, where you'll meet other explorers and specialists.

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Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

The game features engaging and fast-paced combat with a variety of weapons and characters, making each session feel fresh and exciting.
Multiplayer co-op is a highlight, allowing friends to team up and enjoy the game together, enhancing the overall experience.
The art style and visuals are unique and appealing, contributing to an immersive atmosphere that complements the gameplay.

The game can become repetitive due to a lack of variety in enemies and levels, which may lead to boredom after extended play.
There are some bugs and rough edges, particularly in multiplayer, which can detract from the overall experience.
While the game has potential, it currently feels incomplete, with some mechanics and content needing further development and polish.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as fun, straightforward, and fast-paced, featuring an engaging combat system with a clear learning curve. Players appreciate the smooth mechanics and strategic depth, alongside the rewarding progression of unlocking new weapons and characters. While currently in development, the foundation laid in the first chapter shows promise for future expansions.
- “The gameplay is fast-paced and engaging, with intense combat sequences that require a lot of strategy.”
- “The mechanics and flow of the combat are good, with nice progression in unlocking new weapons, characters, and upgrades for further runs.”
- “The gameplay is seamless, fast, and incredibly straightforward, but it's not easy and has a clear learning curve.”
- “The combat is enjoyable and offers a challenging experience, but it's challenging in a way that feels fair; mistakes are on the player, not due to any unfair mechanics.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a unique and refreshing art style, with hand-drawn visuals that create a dark, gritty atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. While some users find the animations and art style merely acceptable, the companion system and overall aesthetic are praised for their contribution to immersion. Overall, the visuals are considered good, with clarity that aids gameplay.
- “Such unique visuals and art.”
- “The artwork is also surprisingly refreshing.”
- “The companion system is a great addition, and the art style is simply gorgeous—it adds so much to the overall experience.”
- “Graphics are okay, but easy to read.”
- “The art style and animations are okay as well.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as simple yet thoughtful, effectively tying together the gameplay without being intrusive. While some players appreciate the fluid combat and sense of progression, others feel they haven't engaged deeply enough with the plot to fully evaluate it.
- “Combat feels fluid, there's a nice sense of progression, and a plot to tie it all together that doesn't get in your way.”
- “The game features a simple but thoughtful story.”
- “There's also a plot, though I haven't been able to get far enough to see it very much, as I'm not the best gamer.”