Vamp - Lord of Blood | Game Brain — video game discovery

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"Vamp - Lord of Blood" is a Role Playing game that boasts good gameplay, beautiful visuals, and intense hack-and-slash action. However, be prepared for lots of grinding and an abundance of advertisements. The game encourages players to move and annihilate, making it a fast-paced and action-packed experience.

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Play Modes

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

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 451 reviews

gameplay21 positive mentions

monetization33 negative mentions

The game is fun, simple, and addictive, making it a great time-waster.
The skill trees and character progression offer interesting choices for players.
The graphics and art style are charming, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience.

The energy system limits gameplay, making it frustrating for players who want to play for longer periods.
Progression can feel slow and tedious, especially as difficulty spikes and experience rewards diminish.
Many mechanics and systems are poorly explained, leading to confusion for new players.

gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, featuring a simple yet enjoyable mechanics reminiscent of twin-stick shooters and ARPGs. However, many players find it repetitive and lacking in variety, with some expressing frustration over the energy system and the presence of ads. While the core gameplay loop is solid, there are calls for more diverse skills, mobs, and challenges to enhance the overall experience.
- “Great game, the gameplay is simple yet fun at the same time.”
- “The gameplay is a fun twinstick shooter type of game that allows multiple builds without being overly complicated.”
- “Gameplay is smooth and fun.”
- “Too many ads for a boring gameplay.”
- “I see what the developers tried to do, but they really need to add more skills if they want it to be interesting. Currently, there are too few options in terms of skills, and gameplay is very repetitive even during the first hour.”
- “The gameplay is pretty redundant.”
monetization
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
3%
92%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and reliability of ads, which often do not provide the promised rewards. While some appreciate the option to earn in-game currency through ads without a heavy reliance on microtransactions, others feel that the aggressive ad placement detracts from the overall gameplay experience. Overall, players acknowledge that while ads are optional and the game can be played without them, the current implementation leaves much to be desired.
- “Definitely one of the better mobile games I have played, due in no small part to the incredibly minimal microtransactions.”
- “Great job to the devs for not making this game rely on microtransactions; it's really refreshing that you don't have to dump your whole paycheck on this game.”
- “My main concern is the ads in the game.”
- “There are too many ads; I think I have spent more time watching ads than playing.”
- “Overall, the game is good, but the ads are the problem; even after I finished watching the ads, for some reason, it doesn't reward me.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
9%
9%
Overall, the graphics of the game are well-received, with many players praising its charming and colorful art style. While some mention low-resolution graphics, they often highlight the game's visual appeal and smooth design, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. The combination of good graphics and engaging gameplay has led to a positive reception among users.
- “Unlike most entries in mobile games these days, this one isn't littered with non-stop ad watching, has nice mechanics, beautiful art style and cool hacking and slashing feel.”
- “5 stars in all aspects like graphics, so colorful, so smooth, best idea.”
- “I love this game so far, it's really easy going and addictive, the art style is adorable and it's basically everything I want in this kind of game!”
- “The game has its charm, but it lacks the graphics and style needed for this kind of game.”
- “Charming game with nostalgic graphics.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
56%
25%
The game's story is generally perceived as lacking depth and substance, with many players expressing a desire for more character backstories and a more engaging narrative. While some appreciate the simple and coherent storyline, others find it bland and insufficiently developed, often feeling disconnected from the characters and their motivations. Overall, the consensus suggests that enhancing the story could significantly improve player engagement and satisfaction.
- “I hope there will be more storyline though, I'm curious about these two siblings and I really hope that they will have a backstory and personalities.”
- “It has a nice art style with simple controls, a story that isn't cumbersome but makes sense, and most importantly: it's fun.”
- “So beautiful game just needs more things to connect the player more with it, like a story for each hero to make the player feel something when they choose that hero or an adventure RPG style to make the characters feel alive.”
- “I hope there will be more storyline though, I'm curious about these two siblings and I really hope that they will have a backstory and personalities rather than an a.”
- “The tutorial was an infodump before the first level and there is no ongoing story or situation.”
- “Solid mechanics, story-wise it's a bit lacking as in the player doesn’t know why it has to go to the world and attack monsters.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate its effectiveness and fun elements, others describe it as tedious and repetitive, especially as difficulty spikes. Suggestions for improvement include the addition of an auto-farming feature to alleviate the grind.
- “Fun, fast, and not very grindy, with a light and easy-to-understand interface.”
- “Grinding is a bit tedious but effective.”
- “Starts out fun but then difficulty spikes atrociously where you're grinding at super low level.”
- “Boring, no PvP, no co-op... farming and grindy...”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its quality and atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. However, there is a notable lack of sound effects for actions and interactions, which detracts from the immersion. Players express a desire for more diverse audio elements, including music during inventory management and additional sound effects for combat.
- “A fun and rewarding experience, but lacking content. I want other things to do, like making an actual city in the hub area and a mode to explore the world and its different biomes. The music is fantastic!”
- “Good game with fun combat and skill selection, and good graphics and music.”
- “I like the art style and the music is good.”
- “Enemies don't grunt or growl at you; their attacks are completely silent. When you land a hit on an enemy, it doesn't make any special sound. When you walk, it's just silent... only background music in the back.”
- “I want music playing while in the inventory and other menus; I hope there's more content in this game.”
- “So I uninstall and reinstall the app, and it gives me the same song and dance.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its cute and in-depth design, evoking emotional engagement, but players note that repetitive gameplay and limited energy restrict playtime to about 15 minutes per session, which may hinder sustained emotional investment.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to the enjoyable gameplay and the skills that can be unlocked, which encourage multiple playthroughs. Overall, the game is well-received, with users expressing enthusiasm for ongoing updates.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is well-executed and surprisingly enjoyable, even for players who typically dislike energy-based games, indicating a thoughtful approach to comedic elements.
- “Funny enough, I normally dislike energy games, but this is actually good and well thought out.”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and clever puns throughout the game.”