Vampires Dawn 3: The Crimson Realm

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"Vampires Dawn 3: The Crimson Realm" is a gothic-style RPG set in a fictional world of vampires and humans. The game follows the story of a vampire named Ash, who must navigate political intrigue, powerful factions, and his own dark past. Players can expect turn-based combat, skill trees, and dialogue choices that impact the story's outcome.

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

Vampires Dawn 3: The Crimson Realm screenshot

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

story11 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features a rich and expansive world with impressive detail, especially for its price point.
Engaging characters and a compelling story, with well-developed dialogue for both main and minor NPCs.
The combat system is well-designed, offering strategic depth with unique mechanics like stances and a variety of spells.

The initial hours of gameplay feel overly linear and restrictive, with a lengthy tutorial that can detract from the experience.
Many dialogues are repetitive and lack depth, leading to a feeling of frustration and immersion-breaking moments.
The game suffers from balance issues, particularly in combat, where encounters can feel tedious and unchallenging despite being overleveled.

story
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
78%
5%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with many praising its engaging narrative and complex characters, particularly in the context of vampire lore. However, criticisms arise regarding the illusion of choice, predictability, and some underdeveloped storylines, which detract from the overall experience. While the storytelling has its captivating moments, it often falls into clichés and lacks the depth and unexpected twists that players hoped for.
- “The story and characters are great, and some twists are simply spectacular.”
- “The game world is believable and although there are many funny moments, too, the dark setting is one of a kind and the plot got me hooked from the first moment till the end.”
- “The characters are very complex and so is this dark story about vampires, loss, and tragedies.”
- “The illusion of choice and the lack of moral consequences weaken the story to a point where I was looking forward to just finish the game.”
- “The general story is far from what one would expect from VD and resembles more of a mobile game, feeling like a 'means to an end'.”
- “This part was unfortunately very weak, both in terms of story and gameplay.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The gameplay is generally well-received, combining retro RPG elements with a compelling story and challenging mechanics, appealing to fans of classic console RPGs. Players appreciate the unique aspects of vampire life integrated into the gameplay, though some have noted issues with difficulty spikes and bugs that can detract from the experience. Overall, the game offers a mix of fun mechanics and strategic depth, making it a solid choice for those who enjoy pixel RPGs.
- “Gameplay is good, it looks good and has some quirky fun in it.”
- “If you love the classic console RPGs, a bloody good story, and a gameplay challenge - this is the game for you.”
- “The game mechanics themselves were fun to me and I didn't think the game is too hard.”
- “Die Kämpfe sind der größte Spaßkiller - unabhängig davon, dass RPG-Maker Kämpfe ohnehin eher als Zeit-Lücken-Füller zählen und kein wirkliches Gameplay-Element darstellen.”
- “Dieser Teil war leider sehr schwach, story- als auch gameplay-technisch.”
- “Viele Bugs, die nur latent das Gameplay beeinflussen.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of dark comedy and clever dialogue, reminiscent of its predecessors, which enhances the engaging plot. While there are many funny moments and Easter eggs, some users feel that the humor has diminished compared to earlier installments. Overall, the game successfully combines a believable world with a unique dark setting, making for a humorous yet gripping experience.
- “The game world is believable and although there are many funny moments, too, the dark setting is one of a kind and the plot got me hooked from the first moment till the end.”
- “The story is supported by some very humorous dialogues, reminiscent of the previous installments.”
- “Funny, dark, and absolutely bloody.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
80%
Players find the game to be enjoyable but note that it can be quite grindy, especially towards the end, with repetitive level grinding and an abundance of battles. However, the inclusion of secret quests and hidden locations helps mitigate some of the grind, making exploration more rewarding. Overall, while the grind can detract from the experience, it is balanced by engaging content and interactions.
- “Hidden locations are not tedious to find anymore and often come with NPCs to interact with.”
- “The grinding feels rewarding, as each session brings me closer to unlocking new abilities and gear.”
- “I appreciate how the game balances grinding with engaging quests that keep me motivated.”
- “It gets really grindy at the end and you just want to end the game ASAP.”
- “There are a few cons to mention: the game is grindy (i.e. too many fights), a few characters have, in my opinion, too little 'screen time', and I'd have loved to see the locations of the world more woven into the main story.”
- “Some level grinding might feel repetitive but can be avoided thanks to secret quests or just exploring areas.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics are praised for their custom pixel art and attention to detail, showcasing significant effort and skill. While opinions on the new character artwork may vary, the overall art style and visuals are considered excellent, complementing the game's soundtrack and humor.
- “Even though I miss the old artwork, I have to say it's amazingly custom pixelated and drawn, and very well done. I'm a pixel artist myself and can see the efforts put in with a lot of care into the details.”
- “The soundtracks and art style are once again excellent, with many secrets and, of course, Asgar's dark humor.”
- “The visuals are cool and mostly pretty fine.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is widely praised, with most soundtracks being described as excellent, while a few are considered mediocre. Reviewers highlight the combination of a captivating soundtrack with a rich, explorable world and detailed visuals, contributing to the game's overall dark atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack is incredibly good, with only a few mediocre tracks.”
- “The soundtracks and art style are once again excellent, filled with many secrets and, of course, Asgar's dark humor.”
- “Most soundtracks are really dope, only some are mediocre.”
- “The music, the art, and the characters are all great, but personally, the dark atmosphere is the strongest point of the game.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game offers significant replayability through multiple endings influenced by player choices and a New Game+ feature that allows players to revisit levels and retain items without losing progress. This combination of decision-making and optional replay options enhances the overall experience, encouraging players to return for different outcomes.
- “Replay value is available, especially with different endings that depend on the choices you made during the game. There is also the New Game+ function, where you can revisit levels and items without resetting your progress, making it a fun approach to replaying the game (but it is optional, as far as I remember).”
- “I will definitely play this game again in the future, as it has significant replay value with many decisions to make and altered outcomes.”
- “Replay value is available, especially with different endings that depend on the choices you made during the game. There is also the New Game+ function where you can revisit levels and items without resetting your progress, which makes for an interesting approach to replayability (but it is optional, as far as I remember).”
- “Will definitely play this game again in the future, since it has significant replay value with many decisions to make and altered outcomes.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
Overall, optimization has improved significantly since version 1.10, with users reporting that previous performance drops have been resolved, resulting in a smooth experience comparable to a native build. However, some users still note that performance can occasionally degrade.
- “As of 1.10, the noticeable performance drops have disappeared, and it runs as smoothly as a native build would.”
- “The optimization in this update has significantly improved the overall gameplay experience.”
- “I've noticed a remarkable increase in frame rates and reduced loading times since the last patch.”
- “Performance in general can become bad.”
- “As of 1.10, the noticeable performance drops have disappeared and it runs as smoothly as a native build would.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its effective use of dark themes, enhanced by impressive music, art, and character design. Reviewers note that it successfully captures horror elements, often surpassing even some AAA titles, despite its old-school 2D aesthetic.
- “The music, the art, and the characters are all great, but personally, the dark atmosphere is the strongest point of the game.”
- “Despite the old-school 2D look, you can really feel the atmosphere, and it captures the horror elements even better than some AAA games.”

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