Vade Retro: Exorcist
- October 27, 2022
- Forceight
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Vade Retro: Exorcist is a horror simulation game that offers 2-4 player multiplayer options, including co-op and PvP. Choose to be a demon or join the exorcist team with roles such as priest, medic, or engineer, each with unique abilities. Progress through various maps, unlocking new spells, potions, and equipment as you navigate the balance between horror and action."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is incredibly fun to play with friends, providing a unique blend of horror and action.
- The atmosphere is genuinely creepy, with innovative exorcism mechanics that add a fresh twist to the genre.
- The graphics and sound design are impressive for an indie game, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game has been abandoned by the developers, leading to a lack of updates and a dwindling player base.
- Many players experience bugs and glitches, such as being stuck in spectator mode or issues with character selection.
- Finding matches can be difficult, as public lobbies are often empty and private lobbies require friends to join.
- gameplay53 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Vade Retro: Exorcist" features innovative exorcism mechanics that provide a fresh twist to the horror genre, making it engaging and immersive, especially when played with friends. However, players have noted issues with clunky execution, confusing mechanics, and bugs that detract from the overall experience. While the game shows potential for fun and replayability, many reviewers hope for future updates to improve balance and polish.
“The exorcism mechanics are innovative and add a fresh twist to the genre.”
“With its gripping storyline and immersive gameplay, Vade Retro: Exorcist is a must-play for horror fans seeking a thrilling experience!”
“One hell of a game, all the mechanics turn this into a completely different style of horror game, can't wait for new maps, characters, and abilities!”
“This game is far from finished, has some game-breaking mechanics.”
“Super hyped for this game and super let down... gameplay is not fun at all, super clunky crawl mechanics with the demon too.”
“Concept is fun but game mechanics are very, very poorly executed.”
- graphics31 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the impressive visuals and sound design, especially given the low price point, while others criticize the presence of bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Many users note that while the graphics can be good, they are not consistently polished, and some express a desire for better optimization and lower graphic settings for accessibility. Overall, the game's graphics are seen as a highlight by some, but significant issues remain that affect gameplay.
“I booted the game, and I was really impressed by the graphics and sound design.”
“The graphics are amazing for the price, especially since there weren't too many bugs, so it flows pretty well.”
“I'm a huge graphics enthusiast, and the graphics impressed me in many ways and were miles above what I was expecting.”
“Some of the visuals are also a bit glitchy, so don’t expect things to be as polished as they could be.”
“The graphics are so ugly, they'd make a blind man cringe.”
“Bad graphics, even for an indie game.”
- stability22 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous players reporting significant glitches and bugs that hinder gameplay. Many describe the experience as "very buggy" and "unplayable," with game-breaking issues occurring frequently. While some acknowledge the game's fun elements, the overwhelming consensus is that its current state is far too unstable for a positive recommendation.
“We encountered quite a few glitches and bugs in-game.”
“Played 2 matches and had game-breaking glitches happen both times.”
“Far too buggy to recommend in its current state, is it a bug or a feature?”
- story21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story of "Vade Retro: Exorcist" is described as gripping and immersive, particularly appealing to horror fans, though some players note a lack of clarity in mission objectives and character backstories. While the game offers a strong foundation for potential narrative development, many reviews highlight that the missions can feel vague and challenging, leading to a somewhat disjointed experience. Overall, the game's narrative elements are seen as a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the thrill while others find it lacking depth.
“With its gripping storyline and immersive gameplay, Vade Retro: Exorcist is a must-play for horror fans seeking a thrilling experience!”
“The foundation for this game is strong and can go in different directions, with different storylines for each map to ensure the game stays fresh.”
“What does it mean?... Well, you see if survivors (exorcists) do well themselves through the game and complete all the missions, they can defeat the demon, but if the demon decides to hide and never show up, it's an endless game.”
“The missions that the team has to complete are vague and most people have no idea how to complete them.”
“The missions for the survivors are literally unbeatable, no wikis on it yet.”
“Lighting and shading effects take up an obscene amount of performance, generic character templates with no backstory or meaning outside of choosing a gameplay class, ridiculous item and weapon balancing, blunt introductions and gameplay with absolutely no suspense and flow.”
- humor17 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its ability to generate laughter through funny animations, quirky character behaviors, and absurd gameplay mechanics. Many reviews note that the game is particularly enjoyable when played with friends, offering a mix of hilarity and spooky moments that keep players engaged for hours. Overall, the developers are commended for their effort in creating a uniquely funny experience, despite some concerns about bugs and balance.
“So funny I played and laughed for hours.”
“The animations are really funny; the demon crawling up a wall was scary for 2.3 seconds until I was laughing hard.”
“This game is amazingly funny; the ragdolls are great, and the objective of the game seems abstract at first, but it may be because no one actually plays the tutorial.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its genuinely creepy and haunting qualities, effectively keeping players on edge in dark environments. Many reviewers highlight the perfect visualizations for horror gaming, contributing to an engaging and chilling experience, although some note issues with audio balance that detract from the overall immersion. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point, enhancing the game's appeal to horror fans.
“Creepy, horrific atmosphere, and the visualizations are perfect for horror gaming.”
“Keep up, devs! This is a great co-op game, my go-to genre, and you really nailed the atmosphere here!”
“The atmosphere is genuinely creepy, keeping you on edge as you navigate through dark, haunting environments.”
“No atmosphere, improperly-balanced audio stingers and cues, and no difficulty in learning to use our respective abilities or items.”
“As a fan of horror games, I purchased this game on October 28, 2022, in time for Halloween. I was excited to play this new title 'Vade Retro Exorcist.' I saw that the game was original and engaging, with plenty of players in the lobby ready to join a team of exorcists or be the monster. The gameplay itself was engaging, with good mechanics and a chilling atmosphere. The only thing I didn't like was that communication was through an open mic, which distracted me from the game, but other than that, things were pretty good.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively time-consuming and tedious, often requiring a significant investment of time to complete unclear objectives. The lack of guidance and the randomness of spawn locations contribute to a frustrating experience, making it feel like a second life is necessary to progress.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“But it quickly devolves into incredibly tedious tasks, impossible objectives with zero explanation, running around lost and just getting picked off.”
“Exorcist objectives are way too tedious, especially given that there's no rhyme or reason to where anything spawns.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues such as low frame rates and lag, likely stemming from high poly items and poor engine optimization. Despite being designed to run on low-end systems, the lighting and shading effects consume excessive resources, contributing to an overall unsatisfactory experience.
“The game is designed to perform well on low-end systems, showcasing impressive optimization.”
“The lighting and shading effects are visually stunning, although they can impact performance.”
“The overall optimization allows for a smoother gameplay experience, even on less powerful hardware.”
“Might be due to high poly items on the map or poor engine optimization.”
“This game was just launched in October, not many workers at the game but I don't know, it's just not very well optimized.”
“FPS and lagging are a very big problem, as this game looks very optimized for low-end, though it isn't.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is seen as having significant potential, with some players finding it infinitely replayable, while others feel that current balance issues limit its replay value. Despite these concerns, there is optimism that future updates and community feedback could enhance the experience.
“I would love to see more work done on making the gameplay more balanced because it has the potential to be a great game with a lot of replayability.”
“It was challenging and frustrating, as well as rewarding and replayable.”
“☑️ Infinitely replayable”
“Replay value is quite low purely because of that, but I will still give this a thumbs up because it has massive potential if they listen to community feedback or make well-thought-out decisions.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with users noting that the developers have largely abandoned it after a few updates, despite attempts to attract new players through advertising campaigns.
“This game is just a cash grab; the developers stopped working on it a long time ago and went silent after a few updates.”
“Cash grab”
“At the same time, they will run an advertising campaign to bring back more players.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's music features a creepy soundtrack that effectively enhances the haunting atmosphere, though some players feel it can become repetitive and detracts from the overall experience. While the eerie visuals contribute to the intended scare factor, the combination of new players fumbling with spells and the music's looping nature can lead to moments that feel more comical than frightening.
“I fear now more than ever that my sins will catch up to me, and I will live a life down bad in the darkest pit of the universe with nothing but the theme song repeating in my ears over and over again.”
“The game had a creepy soundtrack and eerie visuals that set the tone for a haunting experience.”
“I fear now more than ever that my sins will catch up to me, and I will live a life down bad in the darkest pit of the universe with nothing but the theme song repeating in my ears over and over and over again.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting both their enjoyment and frustration. While they appreciate the game's potential and fun elements, the pervasive bugs evoke feelings of disappointment and sadness, detracting from the overall experience.
“If you're reading this, devs, I poured one out for your short success and shed a tear for my support.”
“This game made me feel a deep connection to the characters, and I found myself emotionally invested in their journeys.”
“The story touched my heart and left me reflecting on my own experiences long after I finished playing.”
