Vapour
- July 12, 2014
- Skobbejak Games
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Get on itch.io Store"Vapour" is a single-player action horror game with a maturity rating of 18. As the tortured warlock Charles, players battle through hordes of demons in spell-based combat, solve interactive puzzles, and explore a non-linear world filled withplatforming challenges and terror. With diminished powers and a haunting past, Charles seeks revenge on his captors in this experimental blend of shooter, action, puzzle, and platformer gameplay.
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Reviews
- The game has an interesting atmosphere and unique concepts that draw players in.
- Some players appreciate the challenging gameplay and the nostalgic elements reminiscent of classic horror games.
- The developers are responsive and show potential for improvement, with some players expressing hope for future updates.
- The game is riddled with bugs, glitches, and a lack of direction, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
- Many players report poor optimization, with controls that are unresponsive and gameplay that feels clunky.
- The horror elements often rely on cheap jump scares and lack depth, leading to a disappointing experience for many.
- story21 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is ambitious and features a creative premise centered around a vengeful protagonist navigating purgatory, but it suffers from execution issues and lacks a solid backstory. While some players appreciate the interactive elements and nostalgic feel, others find the narrative exaggerated and poorly integrated with gameplay, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite its flaws, the story has potential and offers an interesting concept that could resonate with players willing to overlook its shortcomings.
“It's very ambitious for a Unity game, and what is here is a fairly cool concept and an interesting story.”
“The story boat ride intro focuses on how amazing and powerful the protagonist is to set an aspirational goal to justify starting the player with nothing.”
“Vapour starts you off as a vengeful fighter trying to eliminate those who have wronged him in his life, the ones who sent him to hell/purgatory, and in this quest, you discover new and interesting features.”
“This game has incredible potential.. I love the aesthetic and the story but god.. poorly executed, and incredibly buggy.. very unfortunate.”
“There are some downs about this game (bugs, story) though.”
“Forcing players to progress the story with little assistance is one thing, but I felt like I was searching for needles in a field of haystacks.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the aesthetic and texture work, particularly in moments of stillness, while others criticize the overall execution, outdated visuals, and numerous bugs. Many users note that the graphics can be visually appealing but are marred by poor optimization, clunky animations, and a lack of clarity in gameplay. Overall, while there are glimpses of potential in the art style, the execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.
“The graphics are pretty neat in my opinion.”
“Graphically, the game looks great; it uses Unity 5 and has some really great texture work.”
“Platforming is good, graphics are horrifyingly creepy and bloody, and it's pretty simple if you look at your surroundings carefully.”
“The graphics look like they used the Quake 1 engine, the combat consists of standing there and clicking the left mouse button until the floaty head thing attacking you drops to the ground, and I could not find a route to progress any further into the game after about 15-20 minutes of play.”
“The graphics are ugly, the animations are clunky, and the combat?”
“The game lags pretty bad on the fastest graphics settings even though my computer has the strength to run just about any new game and the highest graphics.”
- stability18 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely criticized, with numerous reports of game-breaking glitches, bugs, and poor control responsiveness that detract significantly from the overall experience. Many players feel that the game feels unfinished, resembling an early alpha or beta version rather than a polished product, leading to frustration and disappointment despite its potential. Overall, the pervasive technical issues overshadow the game's aesthetic and narrative strengths.
“While I can appreciate Vapour's concept, nearly all of its good ideas are buried beneath the rough implementation and game-breaking glitches which pervade the whole experience.”
“Sadly, as much as I'd want to recommend this game, I simply can't; it's way too buggy in its current state, even during CGI. I mean, really?”
“Seems more like an early alpha or beta release than a finished game; very buggy. I had a cutscene bug out and send me back to my first save, which was the very beginning of the game.”
- atmosphere11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its eerie and unsettling qualities, enhanced by effective sound design and ambient music. While some players appreciate the jump scares, others find them excessive and annoying, detracting from the overall experience. Despite some bugs and a feeling of incompleteness, the game's dark ambiance and lack of hand-holding contribute positively to its immersive quality.
“This game by far has one of the most eerie, unsettling atmospheres in any horror game I have played.”
“I was also really taken back by the amazing atmosphere created by the music and the sound; definitely going to spring for the soundtrack soon as well.”
“Definitely give this game a go, especially now for Halloween season; great eerie atmosphere, nice variety in game design and puzzles, and the length isn't bad for the price.”
“Really great game with impressive effects, graphics, sounds, and atmosphere, but these unnecessary glitches really messed it up.”
“I love the atmosphere and the idea as a whole, but I would only recommend this game if the developers smooth it out. Until then, I recommend you save your money for something else.”
“Yeah, it has some bugs and still feels a little unfinished, but that diabolical atmosphere hooked me.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Vapour is characterized by a mix of interesting mechanics, including shooting, exploration, puzzle-solving, and platforming, but is marred by sluggishness, confusing controls, and outdated graphics. While some players find enjoyment and nostalgia in its old-school charm, many express frustration with broken mechanics and a lack of improvements over the years, leading to a challenging experience that requires patience and persistence. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a double-edged sword, offering both rewarding moments and significant annoyances.
“The gameplay is a bit sluggish, but it is quite enjoyable to be honest; there are a few parts that either annoy you or freeze you and make you say: what the heck?”
“Variety in game mechanics (shooting/fighting, exploration, puzzle solving, platforming).”
“Anyway, I really liked the game, and for a very small indie development team for their first game, it's not a bad game at all. Anyone who has the time, patience, and persistence to finish this game will be rewarded with nostalgia of the old school games, where gameplay made the game and not the story.”
“Ignore the playtime I've supposedly put in, because for every 15 minutes of actual gameplay, I spent an hour trying to figure out where to go next.”
“My final playthrough was the culmination of my hours thrown away adapting to the game's broken mechanics.”
“The graphics are centuries old, the menus are insanely bad, controls confusing, and gameplay negligible.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to create a dark and ominous atmosphere, enhancing the overall ambiance and emotional experience. Many players find it relaxing and immersive, with some expressing a desire to purchase the soundtrack. Overall, the music effectively complements the game's themes and gameplay elements, contributing to a memorable experience.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“I've just started playing it and I already love the ambiance and the music :) and man do I love that guy Charles, so badass!”
“I was also really taken back by the amazing atmosphere created by the music and the sound, definitely going to spring for the soundtrack soon as well.”
“It didn't help... but from what I saw on YouTube, other people get badly textured jumpscares, asset-flip spiderhead monsters harassing them, music, and generally more graphical things happening like fog coming off the ground.”
“- dark and ominous music fit for this game.”
“- dark and ominous music fit for this game.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues, including glitches, stuttering controls, and poorly optimized graphics such as shadows, lights, and water. These problems detract from the overall experience, making navigation and gameplay frustrating.
“Good concept, good graphics, but poor optimization, and you have no idea where to go.”
“Shadows, lights, and water are very poorly optimized.”
“There is not much sense in playing this game because it is riddled with bugs and performance issues.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke genuine laughter, particularly through characters like the cackling face, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the experience.
“Some characters, like the cackling face, will have you bursting out laughing.”
“The witty dialogue and clever puns keep the humor fresh and engaging.”
“The absurd situations and quirky characters create a hilarious atmosphere throughout the game.”
