Vendir: Plague of Lies
- December 6, 2022
- Early Morning Studio
- 6h median play time
Get on Play Store"Vendir: Plague of Lies" is a single-player Fantasy RPG with a deep, intriguing story and classic party-based combat. Explore a richly detailed world with a history and atmosphere that come alive through its characters and their struggles. Despite some bugs and grinding, as well as annoying ads, the game offers hilarious moments and outstanding visuals for an engaging experience.
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Reviews
- The game features a captivating storyline with dark humor and engaging dialogue.
- The turn-based combat system is well-designed, allowing for strategic gameplay and character customization.
- The game is free to play with no intrusive ads, making it accessible for all players.
- The game suffers from frequent lag and long loading times, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
- Enemy scaling can be unbalanced, making it difficult for players to progress without grinding.
- There are issues with saving progress, leading to lost gameplay hours for some players.
- story339 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed feedback, with many players appreciating its humor, engaging quests, and character interactions, while others criticize its brevity and lack of depth. Some players express a desire for more content, particularly in the main storyline and side quests, as well as improvements in quest clarity and difficulty scaling. Overall, while the narrative elements are often praised, there is a consensus that the game could benefit from additional story development and expansion.
“The story is excellent, there is a ton of humor and the quests are fun.”
“I love the game, and the story is really fun and interesting.”
“Great game with good storyline.”
“I'm a big fan of the aesthetic, but it feels like the creators were holding back on the story.”
“The story has me a bit confused because the ending seems to have been changed from a 'to be continued' to a 'that's all folks', which is disappointing.”
“Main quest was incredibly short and there is nothing to do after the main quest is over.. 2 days of playing and main quest is over.”
- gameplay91 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising its engaging mechanics, humor, and improved systems compared to previous titles. However, players have noted issues such as choppy performance, confusing menus, and frustrating save problems that detract from the overall experience. Suggestions for enhancements include a more complex skill tree, faster battle animations, and better optimization to address lag and loading times.
“Great story and gameplay.”
“The level up and class systems are fun and dynamic to explore, combat is engaging and I really love the focus mechanic.”
“Amazing gameplay complete with a wonderful storyline, love it when games can pull off such combinations.”
“Sometimes gameplay becomes choppy, or freezes for a while, notably during loading areas and getting in and out of combat sequences.”
“The gameplay is fine, but I keep getting stuck on cauldrons and can't move.”
“The game was fun until I lost hours of gameplay due to the stupid save problems which were supposed to be fixed.”
- humor65 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- -3 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players praising its dark and witty dialogue that often elicits genuine laughter, reminiscent of classic RPGs. However, some users find the humor attempts to be immature or forced, leading to moments of cringe. Overall, the game successfully balances its dark themes with a variety of humorous elements, making for an entertaining experience.
“Had me laughing out loud many times!”
“The story is both intriguing and often hilarious.”
“The dialogues are rich and sometimes funny.”
“It was fun to play until I got stuck in a fight with a powerful enemy, and I had no chance to escape. I just kept dying and restarting the battle. Not funny, so I uninstalled.”
“The jokes fell flat and the humor felt forced. It didn't add anything to the experience.”
“I expected a lot of laughs, but the humor was stale and repetitive. It just didn't land for me.”
- graphics64 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the hand-drawn art style and dark aesthetic, while others criticize the low-end quality and lack of graphical options. Some users highlight the immersive visuals and character customization, but performance issues and lag detract from the overall experience for many. Overall, while the graphics have potential and charm, they often fall short in terms of optimization and variety.
“Great hand-drawn style graphics.”
“Dark and moody graphics, ominous music, treachery in every encounter, well done.”
“It's hard to believe this game is free, classic RPG with nice graphics, a good story and amazing writing; the dialogues are filled with cracking humor, political and philosophical commentary.”
“The graphics are pretty annoying and unengaging; the skill tree and character stats are a good thing, but the game user interface, graphics, and overall gameplay need adjustments.”
“Evey time I close the game and try to reload a save file, the graphics glitch, making the game unplayable.”
“The major problem is just graphics, and it's too much lagging; other than that, it's good.”
- monetization40 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 65 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of forced ads and the option to watch ads for rewards, which enhances gameplay without being intrusive. However, some users express frustration with the high cost of in-game purchases and occasional technical issues related to ad rewards. Overall, the game offers a free experience with optional monetization elements, allowing players to progress without mandatory spending.
“No ads unless you really want them for coin.”
“Many hours of gameplay, free with no ads.”
“No gacha BS, no ads every 2 minutes, just an actual turn-based RPG for free. The only transaction I've seen is chests after battles needing special currency, but it's completely playable without those.”
“In-game purchases are way too expensive, encounters can be annoying, and some parts of quests are incredibly hard to locate, forcing me to abandon them.”
“Monetization seems game breaking at the moment.”
“Have to watch 7-10 ads in a row to get enough gold to fully heal 1 time...unplayable.”
- grinding31 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and slow, particularly in the early stages where enemies often outmatch them significantly. While some appreciate the necessity of grinding in RPGs, others express frustration over the lack of balance and the time-consuming nature of battles, leading to a loss of interest. Overall, players suggest that the game could benefit from adjustments to make grinding feel more rewarding and less burdensome.
“Battles require some thought but are not tedious micro-management.”
“Not very grindy compared to other games, and it's free to play.”
“But the battles are also tedious, slow due to how focus and resistance work, and character building is genuinely unfun. Crafting is easily the worst aspect.”
“I lost interest when I had to hand over decent gear, waste 200 gold on rather useless information that would have been easily obtainable through gossip, and the final stake through the heart of my interest was a practically unwinnable fight unless you spend hours grinding levels.”
“Too damn grindy; every encounter, the enemy has 3x my health.”
- optimization22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game has received consistent feedback regarding its poor optimization, with players experiencing significant lag, frame rate drops, and occasional crashes, even on capable devices. Many users express a desire for updates to improve performance and suggest the addition of graphics settings to enhance stability. Despite these issues, players appreciate the game's story and gameplay mechanics, indicating that optimization could elevate their overall experience.
“Overall the game is good, keep it up and do some optimization since I experience casual crashing of the game; maybe add graphics settings.”
“The overall gameplay experience is actually surprisingly good, but it's held back from its poor optimization.”
“It would be 5 stars if not for the glaring performance issues.”
“This game is great and reminds me of Baldur's Gate. I love how many options there are for the player to choose, but there's one problem I really want fixed: this game is poorly optimized. It lags out of combat every time, and it's hard to get a stable frame rate. My device is very good at handling games; hopefully, this will be fixed, and I'll update it to 5 stars. Great work!”
“Love the quests and story so far, but the performance issues made me uninstall, unfortunately.”
“The overall gameplay experience is actually surprisingly good, but it's held back by its poor optimization.”
- stability15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- -13 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting issues such as choppy gameplay, freezing during loading and combat sequences, and overall lag. While some players have found improvements after upgrading their devices, many still experience persistent bugs and glitches that hinder the gaming experience. Overall, the game is described as fun but plagued by significant stability problems.
“Upgraded my phone, and now it runs great with smooth transitions during battles.”
“The game runs flawlessly without any crashes or lag, providing a seamless experience.”
“I've experienced consistent performance throughout my gameplay, which enhances the overall enjoyment.”
“Sometimes gameplay becomes choppy, or freezes for a while, notably during loading areas and getting in and out of combat sequences.”
“The loading of landscape lags when moving across the land, freezing the screen for about 5-10 seconds.”
“It is too buggy and very difficult to play because it lags and freezes on a frequent basis.”
- music9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many players expressing their love for the soundtrack. It effectively complements the game's themes, contributing to the overall experience, although some users suggested improvements like separating ambient sounds from the music. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that adds depth to the gameplay.
“Music contributes greatly to the atmosphere.”
“And I absolutely love the music!”
“Some things I'd like to be changed are: separate ambient sounds from music.”
“Dark and moody graphics, ominous music, treachery in every encounter, well done.”
“Music: absolutely in love with it!”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised, with many users highlighting the impactful music, engaging story dialogue, and overall presentation. Players appreciate the combination of enjoyable mechanics and build diversity, contributing to a captivating experience, despite some criticisms regarding gameplay difficulty and monetization strategies. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point, enhancing the game's appeal.
“I love the atmosphere and the mechanics are simple yet entertaining enough to make the brain think.”
“The build diversity is good enough, the team building is awesome, the story dialogue is fun and the game's atmosphere is great.”
“Good atmosphere, good gameplay and the battle system is unique.”
- emotional7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players have praised the game for its rich character development and emotionally resonant moments, often experiencing a wide range of feelings from joy to sadness. The narrative choices and side quests, particularly the "flashes before your eyes" quest, have been highlighted for their heartfelt impact, leaving players feeling deeply connected to the story and characters. Overall, the game successfully evokes a mix of emotions, making for a memorable and engaging experience.
“You'll meet great characters and have some very touching moments in the game.”
“I really love your Vendir: Plague of Lies; it made me feel excited, angry, laugh, sorry—everything; it's like mixed emotions.”
“I found out this guy named Rothko in my second playthrough. Whoever is responsible for writing that entire conversation, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. My eyes are all teary at the moment, but really, that was so heartwarming—best thing I read all day. 🕊️ 🍀”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers significant replayability due to its diverse skill tree options and engaging gameplay elements, making it more enjoyable than many in its genre. However, some players feel that it lacks sufficient replay value, suggesting a mixed experience in this aspect.
“Has replay value, since you can try out different skill tree lines and combos.”
“Vendir is more enjoyable and replayable than most other games in the same genre.”
“Really old school RPG style to it, excellent dark artwork, interesting dialogue and characters; all around a very enjoyable game with plenty of replayability.”
“Lastly, I don't see much replay value.”
“Has replay value, since you can try out different skill tree lines/combos.”
- character development4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is praised for its humor and depth, contributing significantly to the overall experience alongside engaging quests and dialogue. While the character designs could benefit from simplification for smoother gameplay, the overall character development and equipment system are considered excellent, enhancing the combat experience.
“It's got humor and good character development.”
“If it's not the character development and exploration, then it's the quests and dialogue... I've never laughed so much in my life.”
“The character development is excellent, the equipment system is excellent, and combat is very good.”
“Character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression throughout the game.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional connection.”
“There are limited choices that impact character growth, making the experience feel linear and uninspired.”
