VELASTER

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VELASTER is a single player role playing game with horror, fantasy, medieval, historical and others themes. It was developed by ODYSSEYER and was released on January 14, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Combat Built Around Parries Parrying is not optional — it is the core of combat. Master precise timing to counter relentless enemies, chain consecutive parries, and dismantle aggressive bosses. Middle-earth space - MalumIn the past, demons and angels followed a rule that could not invade the realm of human habitation. However, the need between angels and demons required a space where they…

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Unique and satisfying moment-to-moment combat with a solid core gameplay structure and distinct dark fantasy atmosphere.
Well-executed parry-based souls-like mechanics in a 2D/2.5D side-scrolling format, offering tight combat and rewarding skill development.
Strong artistic direction with impressive graphics, immersive lore presentation, and clear passion from the developers.

Parry mechanic has an inconsistent and overly precise timing window that frustrates players and sometimes forces reliance on dodging due to unclear hitboxes and stagger failures.
Boss difficulty spikes and repetitive attack patterns make some encounters feel unfair or tedious, while stamina and movement feel overly restrictive.
Lack of quality-of-life features such as a map and remappable controls, plus some rough UX/UI edges, occasional animation clunkiness, and unpolished performance reduce overall enjoyment.

graphics
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The graphics are praised for their dark fantasy style and nostalgic 2.5D Souls-like aesthetic reminiscent of Dark Souls 1, contributing to an engaging and visually appealing experience.
- “Loved the idea, the concept, the graphics.”
- “Has the graphics of DS1 but who cares, it’s a lot of fun!”
- “Very cool 2.5D souls-like with awesome dark fantasy graphics and tight combat.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is solid and thoughtfully designed, particularly with well-executed mechanics like the parry system. While currently limited in variety, ongoing updates and the addition of more characters are expected to enhance the overall experience.
- “The parry mechanic is very well thought out and well done.”
- “The core gameplay structure is solid, and if the developer continues updating and refining it, I genuinely expect it could grow into a very good title.”
- “I don't regret backing this game, and I'm glad it's finally out, but I do hope the other characters get added soon so we can have some kind of variety with the gameplay.”
- “You'd think the parry mechanic is very thought out and well done.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its strong focus and effectiveness, creating an engaging and immersive experience even in the early stages. Its emphasis on mood over spectacle is seen as a positive aspect.
- “Visually, the game focuses more on atmosphere than spectacle, and that works in its favor.”
- “Even though I'm still in the early stages, the game's atmosphere and concept are excellent.”
grinding
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Grinding is considered tedious due to the repetitive task of revisiting previous locations to collect shards, despite the gameplay being fast-paced and efficient against enemies.
- “Going back through previous locations to save up shards becomes tedious, as you're dicing through those enemies faster than a sushi chef cuts through salmon.”
optimization
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The game’s optimization currently shows some room for improvement, particularly in combat performance, but it is expected to be refined and polished by the official release.