Victor Vran: Overkill Edition
- May 30, 2017
- THQ Nordic
A hack-and-slash dungeon crawler set in a steampunk-era European setting, sign me up.
Victor Vran: Overkill Edition is an action-packed role-playing game that includes the base game, Fractured Worlds expansion, and Motorhead: Through The Ages. Customize your demon-slaying experience with a wide range of weapons, outfits, powers, and destiny cards. Battle hordes of enemies alone or with friends, and modify your loadout on the fly for an engaging and dynamic experience.
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and diverse gameplay experience with a variety of challenges, enemies, and weapons, making it enjoyable for both solo and co-op play.
- It features a solid graphics engine that runs smoothly on consoles, providing a visually appealing experience.
- The ability to customize characters and change weapons on the fly adds depth to the gameplay, allowing for a personalized approach to combat.
- Combat can become repetitive over time, leading to a tedious experience during extended play sessions.
- The game suffers from technical issues such as frame rate drops and sound mixing problems, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Some players find the story lacking and the inventory system cumbersome, which can hinder the enjoyment of the game.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, with many praising its engaging mechanics and variety, reminiscent of Diablo 2/3, while also noting the unique features like jumping and extensive customization options. However, some players find the combat repetitive and the game can slow down on certain consoles. Overall, the combination of polished gameplay, co-op features, and entertaining elements keeps players invested despite some criticisms of originality.
“I think Victor Vran's gameplay is great, and the added ability to jump is greatly appreciated.”
“The vast variety of weapons and power-ups help to keep the gameplay feeling fresh and exciting, and options exist to truly customize how easy or hard you want your experience to be.”
“Boring repetitive combat and slows down PS4 Slim; sound sometimes lowers itself during gameplay.”
“While its story is a little stale and there is still something very conventional about how Haemimont Games' latest is set out, the variety of gameplay and four-player co-op will keep you coming back to Zagoravia for hours.”
“Great Diablo 2/3 style gameplay makes up for lack of originality.”
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it more engaging than Diablo's, while others describe it as stale and poorly presented. Despite its conventional narrative and lackluster execution, the gameplay and co-op features are noted as strong points that enhance the overall experience.
“It has more interesting loot than Diablo in my opinion and a better story.”
“While its story is a little stale and there is still something very conventional about how Haemimont Games' latest is set out, the variety of gameplay and four-player co-op will keep you coming back to Zagoravia for hours.”
“Definitely some frame rate issues and a lackluster story but overall a fun experience.”
“Decent game could have been a better storyline.”
“The story in the core game is really inconsequential and generally cheaply presented, with heavily filtered stills, which is disappointing since the in-game character models look good enough.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised as top-of-the-line for its genre, offering superb visual quality and smooth performance, particularly on the PS4 Pro. However, some users noted that certain elements may feel dated or simplistic, which could detract from the overall experience.
“Top of the line graphics for its genre, and runs extremely smooth.”
“Superb graphical support for PS4 Pro console.”
“The graphics look great.”
“Feels repetitive and tedious at certain points; some elements might be too shallow or simple for some, and the graphics feel dated.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with many expressing frustration over the need to retrace steps for missed items. The controls on PS4 also contribute to a less enjoyable experience, making the grinding feel even more monotonous. Overall, the grinding mechanics are seen as a drawback that detracts from the overall fun of the game.
“Tedious and not fun.”
“The action gets tedious after a while, and Victor will spend a lot of the game retracing his steps looking for missed loot or items.”
“Feels repetitive and tedious at certain points; some elements might be too shallow or simple for some.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's music features a limited selection of Motorhead tracks that enhance the alternate world experience, including a brief encounter with Lemmy. However, players note that the repetition of only three or four songs can become monotonous over time.
“A good-sized game set in an alternate world where Motörhead music plays, and you briefly meet Lemmy.”
“Motorhead songs get old after listening to them over and over; there are only 3 or 4 songs.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's high replayability, noting its humor and diverse combat options as key factors that encourage multiple playthroughs.
“This game offers a lot of replay value with its diverse combat mechanics and humorous elements.”
“The variety in gameplay keeps me coming back for more; there's always something new to experience.”
“I love how each playthrough feels different, thanks to the numerous choices and outcomes available.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that it adds to the overall enjoyment and replay value. The comedic elements are well-integrated with the diverse combat mechanics, enhancing the fun experience.
“The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, making every playthrough enjoyable.”
“I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and funny scenarios that keep me laughing.”
“The comedic elements are perfectly timed, adding a delightful twist to the gameplay.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates strong optimization, maintaining solid performance even during intense combat scenarios. The control scheme is highly refined for console play, enhancing the overall experience, while the abundance of extra objectives and challenges encourages prolonged engagement.
“Maintains solid performance, even during intense fights.”
“The control scheme feels nearly perfect for a console ARPG.”
“Lots of extra objectives and challenges to keep you playing.”
Critic Reviews
Victor Vran: Overkill Edition Review
Victor Vran: Overkill Edition doesn't revolutionise the action RPG genre, but it certainly has helped it evolve. The scrapping of class systems and skill trees gives you more control over the character that you want to make, while the hordes of collectable loot will keep you chopping and changing your loadout for a long time. While its story is a little stale and there is still something very conventional about how Haemimont Games' latest is set out, the variety of gameplay and four-player co-op will keep you coming back to Zagoravia for hours.
70%Victor Vran: Overkill Edition Review
At its best, Victor Vran is an addictive action RPG with a great sense of progression and a strong visual identity of its own. At its worst, Overkill Edition muddies up a solid foundation with poor sound mixing, an unintuitive UI, and a choppy frame-rate, coupled with slowdown. While the base game is strong enough to overcome its inherent flaws, the Switch port's faults ultimately make all of Victor Vran's worst aspects come off all the harsher. Overkill Edition is a fine enough ARPG when separated from its technical faults, but it's perhaps best bought anywhere other than on Nintendo Switch.
50%Victor Vran: Overkill Edition Review
Taking its inspiration from some of the best dungeon crawlers out there, Victor Vran is an immensely fun action-RPG that will keep you playing for hours and hours.
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