Vampirem

79%
Game Brain Score Based on 58 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • humor
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"Vampirem," a game featuring a unique vampire-mage hybrid named Raven, tells the story of his quest for power and revenge after being weakened by a Shadowhunter. With two Sires, Raven has a royal bloodline and the ability to extract power from fallen kindred. Sealed in his tomb by the Elders, Raven must navigate the moonlight shadows and use his powers to survive and reclaim his place.

  • PC
  • Windows
  • Windows Mixed Reality
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Reviews

79%
Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews
story4 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • The game is visually appealing and runs smoothly, showcasing impressive development by a single person.
  • Gameplay is fun with a variety of bosses and a solid combat system, providing a good amount of content.
  • There is a fair amount of weapon, vampiric power, and level customization, making it enjoyable for fans of dungeon crawlers.
  • The game is linear and repetitive, lacking a solid story, engaging characters, and meaningful choices.
  • The health and mana system can be frustrating, leading to situations where players are unable to heal or use skills effectively during boss fights.
  • Many environments look the same, and the absence of a map or save feature can make navigation and progression tedious.
  • story16 mentions

    The story has received mixed reviews, with some praising the voice acting and the overall narrative quality, while others criticize it for lacking depth, engaging characters, and clear explanations. Players noted that the story is relatively short and the pacing can be challenging due to rapid boss encounters. Overall, while the story has its merits, it falls short in character development and quest variety.

    • “Voice acting and story are very well done, levels are fun and every single one feels different.”
    • “The voice acting is pretty great, the story is good, and the abilities are fun; there's a ton of things you can do.”
    • “The story is not the longest, but for only 13€, it's more than okay.”
    • “What it lacks is a solid story, engaging characters, or personable villains.”
    • “Combat is frustrating, skills are poorly explained, and the story feels like a convoluted mess.”
    • “During the storyline, boss fights came in quick succession, leaving me with only 1/3 health and essence for the next fight.”
  • gameplay14 mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its fluidity and engaging dungeon-crawling mechanics, with players enjoying the experience of guiding the raven through well-designed dungeons and facing challenging bosses. However, there are criticisms regarding the simplification of skills and items compared to previous titles, as well as issues with equipment farming, lack of an open world, and a cumbersome user interface. Overall, while the gameplay is fun and technically sound, it could benefit from deeper mechanics and improvements in certain areas.

    • “Gameplay is astonishingly fluid; it’s really fun guiding the raven through the dungeons, warping around and slaying enemies.”
    • “Gameplay is fun and interesting.”
    • “Technically, the game runs fine with solid FPS, nice skills, and smooth gameplay.”
    • “Horrible mishmash of half-baked mechanics.”
  • humor4 mentions

    Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, noting its amusing gameplay and fluid mechanics while guiding the character through dungeons. Despite being developed by a single person, the game delivers a polished and entertaining experience that keeps players engaged and laughing.

    • “The game was developed by one person only but seems totally fleshed-out and bug-free, and it is really funny to play.”
    • “Gameplay is astonishingly fluid; it’s really funny guiding the raven through the dungeons, warping around and slaying enemies.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is seen as lacking, with users suggesting that additional musical talent could enhance the overall experience. Additionally, players should be cautious, as a significant portion of the music may be subject to copyright claims, which could affect content creation.

    • “The soundtrack adds a unique atmosphere that enhances the overall gaming experience.”
    • “The variety of music tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
    • “I feel that some more music talent could really make this game shine!”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics received mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the graphic style and intuitive controls, while others felt that the visuals could be improved. Overall, the graphics are considered decent but not outstanding.

    • “Love the graphic style and intuitive controls.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    While the game remains grindy, players feel it is less so compared to its predecessors. Positive aspects include well-designed dungeons, smooth gameplay, and engaging bosses, but criticisms focus on poor equipment farming, lack of an open world, and a cumbersome user interface.

    • “It is still very grindy but doesn't seem as grindy as the first two games he has made.”
    • “It has its good sides (well-made dungeons, fluid gameplay, good bosses) and its downsides (equipment farming is much worse than the games before, no open world, no going back, not-so-well thought out UI that blocks itself...)”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game, developed by a single individual, is praised for its impressive stability, appearing well-polished and free of bugs, which enhances the overall enjoyable experience.

    • “The game was developed by one person only but seems totally fleshed-out and bug-free, and it is really fun to play.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Reviewers generally express disappointment in the game's replayability, citing a limited skill tree that offers little variation in gameplay experiences. This lack of diverse skills contributes to a feeling of stagnation upon replaying the game.

    • “I'm only subtracting one star for the almost non-existent replayability due to the lack of variety in the skill tree.”
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