Vampire Hunters
- October 30, 2024
- Gamecraft Studios
- 9h median play time
Get on Steam"Vampire Hunters" is a rogue-lite retro FPS where you stack guns to take down monsters with massive firepower. Explore Transylvania's steampunk environments, upgrade weapons, and slay hordes of undead in corridor-like levels. Your goal: become the ultimate Vampire Hunter.
Nintendo Switch
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Playstation 4
Playstation 5
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Reviews
- Extremely addicting gameplay that provides a satisfying dopamine rush, especially when competing for leaderboard positions.
- Offers a unique blend of FPS mechanics with the Vampire Survivors formula, featuring a wide variety of weapons and character builds.
- The game is well-supported by developers, with frequent updates and improvements based on community feedback.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, with some players feeling that enemy health scaling leads to frustrating bullet sponge mechanics.
- The user interface and controls can be clunky, particularly when using a controller, making navigation and item selection difficult.
- Some players have reported issues with balance, particularly regarding weapon effectiveness and the overall difficulty curve.
- gameplay86 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of fast-paced action and strategic mechanics, offering a satisfying experience with a variety of weapons and character progression. While many players appreciate the smooth controls and engaging visuals, some criticize the repetitive nature of certain mechanics and the lack of depth in danger awareness. Overall, the game successfully blends elements from classic shooters and roguelikes, though opinions vary on its execution and long-term engagement.
“Gameplay is awesome, progression is nice, visuals are pleasing, audio is satisfying, UI is good, overall this game is just really really enjoyable.”
“The gameplay is fast and furious, the graphics have a 90s charm, the soundtrack is absolutely banging, and the permanent upgrades give you a sense of progression even when a run falls apart.”
“The game is a delight to play, the visuals are really cool, the gameplay is smooth and looks like the child of Doom and Vampire Survivors.”
“Gameplay-wise, my biggest issue is the lack of awareness of danger around the character!”
“Kiting rather than killing becomes the gameplay, but you'll run out of room quickly.”
“The mechanics are crude, like a 2D game stretched into three dimensions; you can't really jump over the hordes even though you can jump.”
- music33 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its energetic and catchy soundtrack, which many players describe as "banging" and fitting for the fast-paced gameplay. However, some users noted inconsistencies in music selection, with a few tracks feeling bland or mismatched. Overall, the sound design enhances the retro aesthetic, making it a standout feature despite some critiques regarding track looping and variety.
“My only complaint with it being the sinful lack of distribution for this game's absolute banger of a soundtrack, please make it happen devs! 🙏”
“The gameplay is fast and furious, the graphics have a 90s charm, the soundtrack is absolutely banging, and the permanent upgrades give you a sense of progression even when a run falls apart.”
“The sound design is also absolutely amazing, the music just flat-out slaps.”
“While as of now it's pretty simple, extremely grindy (until there's nothing left to grind at all), and is not balanced terribly well, and has some of the weirdest music selections I've seen...”
“But... run starts are boring, lack of mobility for most classes makes it really tough to get into them without feeling like a tank and worst of all the music, I don't know what the dev was thinking while choosing the game music but this ain't it.”
“Made a good first impression for the first 3 minutes, but the music is really bland and does not fit.”
- graphics27 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game evoke a nostalgic 90s retro style, reminiscent of early gaming experiences, with a charming low-poly aesthetic that some players find appealing. However, there are reports of occasional graphical glitches and performance issues, such as low frame rates, which detract from the overall visual experience. Despite these drawbacks, many players appreciate the unique visual design and its contribution to the game's enjoyable atmosphere.
“The gameplay is fast and furious, the graphics have a 90s charm, the soundtrack is absolutely banging, and the permanent upgrades give you a sense of progression even when a run falls apart.”
“The graphics are great, very PS2 era, and it makes the game all the more charming without bogging it down.”
“The music selection is upbeat, and the low poly PS1-style visuals are appealing.”
“This game is ugly graphically.”
“My first run was running at about 3 fps, despite having the graphics set to bare minimum.”
“Are there occasional bugs and graphical glitches?”
- grinding17 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is frequently described as tedious and overly time-consuming, with players noting that it can lead to boredom during extended play sessions. While some enjoy the grind in short bursts, many feel it lacks balance and can become frustrating, especially when trying to unlock everything or achieve higher levels. Overall, the grind is seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the game's fun factor.
“While as of now it's pretty simple, extremely grindy (until there's nothing left to grind at all), and is not balanced terribly well, and has some of the weirdest music selections I've seen...”
“The grind is way too tedious; you have to grind back on every class.”
“Instead of the way it is now, where I'm basically grinding to reach max level, and once I'm there, I've plateaued and the game isn't going to change anymore.”
- replayability11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, attributed to the addition of new levels, character diversity, and progressive leveling systems that enhance the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the variety of gear, modifiers, and skill trees, which contribute to a rewarding and addictive experience. However, some users note that certain aspects may feel like a grind, potentially diminishing replay value for specific playstyles.
“The progressive leveling making each successive hunt easier is rewarding, and having multiple characters to do this with gives a lot of replayability.”
“Great and smooth gameplay, lots of replayability with new gear and modifiers, and terribly addictive.”
“However, the resulting 'modern' mode has far greater replayability and variety, and will therefore be much more appealing long term to a wider player base.”
“Its a grind simulator with no replay value whatsoever.”
“That would also help with replay value, because then I know I can always get stronger.”
“Plenty of replayability: there's a ton here to allow for replayability, and this game still isn't quite finished!”
- optimization9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally satisfactory, with players noting a significant performance boost after disabling v-sync. While many report a stable framerate without stuttering, some users, particularly those on laptops, feel that further performance enhancements are needed.
“However, after turning off v-sync, the performance increased significantly.”
“Hopefully, this tip helps anyone experiencing performance issues and gives newer players a heads-up!”
“Outside of this, the game maintains excellent framerate with no stuttering.”
“Performance issues are evident, as my GPU fan runs at 100% just in the main menu.”
“Pretty good for what it is, but as someone who plays on a laptop hooked up to a smart TV via HDMI, I feel it could use more performance improvements.”
“After turning off V-Sync, the performance increased significantly, which highlights the need for better optimization.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story mode of the game has received mixed reviews, with a score of 5/10. While players appreciate the engaging missions and enjoyable gunplay, there are concerns about the narrative becoming stale over time, despite the introduction of new enemies. Overall, the story mode offers a decent experience but lacks depth and longevity.
“Still advancing through the story, but just when it starts to feel like it may get stale, a new enemy rears its head.”
“After about 20 hours, I've leveled all characters to 100+, completed all the missions, and had a couple of multi-hour runs in the limitless mode of the game.”
“The story mode feels lackluster, earning a mere 5/10.”
“While I'm still advancing through the story, it often feels like it may get stale before a new enemy appears.”
“After about 20 hours, I've leveled all characters to 100+, completed all the missions, but the story hasn't been engaging enough to keep me invested.”
- stability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates good stability with smooth performance, particularly on the Steam Deck. However, players have reported occasional bugs and graphical glitches that detract from the experience.
“Runs great, performs well on deck too!”
“The game offers some nice graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
“Are there occasional bugs and graphical glitches?”
“The game has a few stability issues that detract from the overall experience.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players express a strong desire for the game to avoid real-money in-game purchases and premium currency systems, emphasizing the importance of a straightforward gaming experience without monetization tactics that feel exploitative. Overall, the game is appreciated for its fun and enjoyable gameplay, alongside customizable controls.
“I hope there are no in-game purchases with real money or any premium currency. Just let it be a straightforward video game. Overall, it's fun and enjoyable, and I love being able to choose how the controls work!”
“Gamers don't need more folks just trying to take their money with a quick cash grab half-baked attempt like this.”
“All I hope is that there's no in-game purchases with real money, or any premium currency like stuff. Just let it be a video game as a video game.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as captivating, contributing significantly to its appeal in the rogue-like genre. This immersive environment enhances the challenging gameplay and reflects the developers' commitment to ongoing improvement.
“With its captivating atmosphere, challenging gameplay, and a commitment to ongoing improvement, it stands out in the crowded world of rogue-like games.”
