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.
Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of FPS mechanics with the addictive gameplay of Vampire Survivors, providing a fresh take on the genre.
- There is a vast variety of weapons and upgrades available, allowing for creative and fun build combinations during gameplay.
- The game is highly engaging and can easily lead to hours of enjoyable play, with a satisfying progression system that keeps players coming back for more.
- The game suffers from balance issues, particularly with enemy health and damage, making some encounters feel overly punishing and tedious.
- The user interface and overall design can be confusing, with a lack of clear instructions and tooltips that hinder the learning experience for new players.
- Some players have reported performance issues and bugs, particularly with hit detection and enemy AI, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- gameplay53 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
Gameplay in this title is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, addictive nature, and variety of character and weapon options, providing a satisfying progression experience. Players appreciate the unique boss designs and the blend of classic shooter elements with roguelite features, although some express concerns about linear level designs and the potential for repetitive gameplay. Overall, the game offers a fun mix of action and strategy, appealing to fans of both retro shooters and modern roguelikes, despite some criticisms regarding certain mechanics and the need for more dynamic gameplay elements.
“Gameplay is pretty smooth; once you get the hang of how to face yourself and level layouts, as well as your own range of motion, it really starts to click, and before long you're identifying elites and having a great time.”
“Great gameplay with lots of customization: do you want the guns cramping your screen so you can feel just decked out, or do you want the guns more to the periphery so you can see more of the environment?”
“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 gameplay is limited to a 'rail shooter' type hallway approach, which is not a bad thing (enemies are in front, not on your sides/behind generally) so you can focus on aiming and playing the actual game, but some might find it boring if they're expecting 360 gameplay.”
“Gameplay-wise, my biggest issue is the lack of making players aware of danger around the character!”
“Kiting rather than killing becomes the gameplay, but you'll run out of room pronto.”
- music23 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its upbeat and engaging soundtrack that enhances the retro aesthetic and fast-paced gameplay. However, others criticize it as bland or poorly fitting, suggesting a lack of quality in the music selection. Overall, while many find the soundtrack enjoyable and a highlight of the experience, there are notable concerns about its consistency and suitability.
“Seriously though, really fun game with really good music.”
“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 music selection is upbeat, and the low poly PS1-style visuals are appealing.”
“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 isn't it.”
“Made a good first impression for the first 3 minutes, but the music is really bland and does not fit.”
“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, it has some of the weirdest music selections I've seen...”
- graphics15 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game evoke a charming retro aesthetic reminiscent of the PS1 and PS2 eras, blending low-poly visuals with a 90s vibe that appeals to nostalgia. While many players appreciate the unique art style and overall visual appeal, some report occasional bugs and performance issues, including frame rate drops. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's enjoyable experience, despite some criticisms regarding glitches and a desire for more customization options.
“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.”
“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.”
“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?”
- grinding13 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it enjoyable and suitable for casual play, many criticize it as overly tedious and time-consuming, particularly with the need to grind across multiple classes and levels. The repetitive nature of the grind can lead to frustration, especially when tied to difficult achievements, making the experience feel less rewarding over time. Overall, while the game offers fun moments, the grind can detract from long-term enjoyment.
“The grind is way too tedious; you have to grind back on every class.”
“While you do unlock everything eventually, it can feel especially grindy.”
“The game is unforgiving and incredibly grindy; yes, I repeat myself.”
- replayability9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers significant replayability through progressive leveling, multiple character options, and a variety of gear and modifiers. While many players find the gameplay addictive and rewarding, some criticize it as a grind simulator with limited long-term replay value. The introduction of new modes and levels enhances replayability, appealing to a broader player base.
“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.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is seen as somewhat lacking, with a rating of 5/10, as players feel it can become stale despite the introduction of new enemies. However, the missions are generally considered enjoyable, and the gameplay is enhanced by the variety of modes available, including story and survival.
“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 guns are great, and the missions are fun.”
“The story mode feels lackluster and uninspired, earning a score of 5/10.”
“After about 20 hours, I've leveled all characters to 100+, completed all the missions, but the story hasn't captivated me.”
“While still advancing through the story, it often feels stale, and new enemies don't bring enough excitement.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally solid, maintaining an excellent framerate without stuttering. However, some players have noted that disabling v-sync can lead to significant performance improvements, and there are calls for further enhancements, particularly for those using laptops connected to external displays.
“Outside of this, the game maintains excellent framerate with no stuttering.”
“Hopefully, this tip helps anyone experiencing performance issues and gives newer players a heads-up!”
“However, after turning off v-sync, the performance increased significantly.”
“Pretty good for what it is, but as someone who plays on a laptop hooked up to a smart TV by an HDMI cable, I feel it could use more performance improvements.”
“- Performance (GPU fan on 100% in main menu)”
- stability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates good stability with occasional bugs and graphical glitches, but these do not significantly detract from the overall experience. Players report that it runs smoothly, even on lower-end hardware.
“Runs great, and performs well on deck too!”
“The game maintains a smooth experience without any crashes.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is, even during intense moments.”
“Are there occasional bugs and graphical glitches?”
“The game offers some nice graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with potential monetization strategies, fearing the presence of in-game purchases or premium currency that could detract from the gaming experience. They prefer a straightforward gaming experience without aggressive cash grabs, emphasizing enjoyment and control customization instead.
“All I hope is that there's no in-game purchases with real money or any premium currency. Just let it be a video game as a video game. All in all, it's fun and enjoyable, and being able to choose how the controls work is great!”
“Gamers don't need more people 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. Pardon the use of a little adult language; all in all, it's fun and enjoyable, and being able to choose how the controls work is great!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating quality, which enhances the challenging gameplay and contributes to its distinctiveness within the rogue-like genre.
“With its captivating atmosphere, challenging gameplay, and a commitment to ongoing improvement, it stands out in the crowded world of rogue-like games.”
