VELASTER

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VELASTER is a single player action game. 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 18 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a unique and satisfying moment-to-moment combat feel with solid core gameplay and a distinct identity.
Visuals and atmosphere are praised, featuring dark fantasy graphics and a consistent art direction that create a strong mood.
Parry-based combat is engaging and challenging, appealing to fans of Souls-like games, especially in a 2D side-scroller format.

Parry mechanics are often criticized for being too precise or inconsistent, making combat feel frustrating and sometimes unfair.
Difficulty spikes with some bosses considered nearly unbeatable, causing tedious backtracking and grinding that diminishes fun.
Game lacks polish in areas such as hitboxes, enemy attack animations, stamina management, frame data clarity, and UI elements like a map.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their dark fantasy style and impressive 2.5D design, reminiscent of DS1, delivering an engaging and visually appealing experience that complements the gameplay well.
- “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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is solid and thoughtfully designed, particularly with a well-executed parry mechanic. While the current experience is enjoyable, players hope for more character variety through future updates to enhance replayability.
- “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.”
- “So you'd think the parry mechanic is very thought out and well done.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game excels in creating a compelling atmosphere, prioritizing mood and concept over visual spectacle, which enhances the overall experience even in its early stages.
- “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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is considered tedious due to repetitive backtracking through previous locations and quickly defeating enemies, which can make shard collection feel monotonous.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization is currently decent but could use improvement, with expectations for significant polish and enhancement in the official release.