Vile

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Vile is a single player and multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by Ardentsquid and was released on October 16, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Vile is a shooter game that offers a range of playstyles with its local multi-player, co-op, and PvP modes for up to 2 players. Fight demonic creatures in procedurally-generated dungeons, completing random objectives for rewards and collecting souls to buy talents from 3 different trees. Play as unique characters, each with distinct abilities, weapons, and artifacts, in this action-packed rogue-lite experience."

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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features a charming 8-bit art style and engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Boss fights are intense and well-designed, providing a satisfying challenge without feeling overly unfair.
The character variety and progression system offer a rewarding experience, allowing players to experiment with different playstyles.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues that detract from the overall enjoyment.
Map generation and objectives are simplistic and repetitive, leading to a lack of variety in gameplay.
Combat can feel unsatisfying due to limited weapon range and a slow character development process.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
37%
13%
The graphics of "Vile" are characterized by a detailed 8-bit art style that enhances its classic horror and gothic themes, featuring memorable character designs and a unique dark top-down experience. While many praise the artistic elements and boss designs, some critics note that the overall level design lacks detail, which can lead to a monotonous gameplay experience. Overall, the visuals are a highlight for fans of dark fantasy aesthetics.
- “The classic horror theme and gothic-like style of Vile is enhanced greatly by its wonderfully detailed art style and diverse set of characters, which creates a unique dark top-down experience.”
- “A brutal and bloody top-down action roguelite with a stylish and classic horror theme, Vile is a gothic Victorian-era ARPG of its own kind with a beautifully detailed art style and some wonderfully memorable character design.”
- “The composition of the soundtrack is haunting and chilling in Castlevania-ish ways, and the artwork is a real treat for fans of classic dark fantasy designs.”
- “The graphics are very plain; the addition of more detail and uniqueness to the level design would definitely take away from how fast this game gets boring.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is highly praised for its engaging and haunting composition, effectively enhancing the dark, gritty atmosphere reminiscent of classic dungeon-crawlers like Diablo and Castlevania. It sets a perfect mood for Halloween, drawing players deeper into the game's macabre setting. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that appeals to fans of dark fantasy.
- “The music is incredibly engaging and draws you further into the gritty dark setting reminiscent of dungeon-crawlers from the past.”
- “The style here is one that will draw in fans of old dark dungeon crawlers like Diablo, and music reminiscent of macabre epics like Castlevania and its dark tension.”
- “The composition of the soundtrack is haunting and chilling in Castlevania-ish ways, and the artwork is a real treat for fans of classic dark fantasy designs.”
- “The composition of the soundtrack is haunting and chilling in Castlevania-esque ways, and the artwork is a real treat for fans of classic dark fantasy designs.”
- “Definitely a game that puts you in the mood for Halloween, especially when paired with the right music.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is praised for its solid controls and well-developed mechanics, featuring a diverse cast of characters that embody classic horror tropes. Each character offers unique gameplay styles, encouraging players to explore different playthroughs to find their preferred approach.
- “The controls are solid and the mechanics are fleshed out.”
- “Each character is a classic horror trope (ranging from generic vampire hunter all the way up to werewolf and death himself), but each one is done creatively with different enough mechanics to merit a playthrough of each one just to see what play style fits you best.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Character development in the game is perceived as slow and grindy, which detracts from the overall experience, despite the game's strong gothic aesthetic and memorable character design. While the art style and world-building are praised for their dark and atmospheric qualities, the progression of character development does not meet the expectations set by the game's compelling visuals.
- “A brutal and bloody top-down action roguelite with a stylish and classic horror theme going for it, Vile is a gothic Victorian-era ARPG of its own kind with a beautifully detailed art style and some wonderfully memorable character design.”
- “The real draw to Vile is its outstanding and undeniably dark and gothic overtones both in character design and world building.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, as the combat lacks satisfaction and character development progresses slowly. While the character progression system is addictive, advancing through the skill tree requires repetitive short runs, making the grind feel more laborious than rewarding.
- “Not terribly satisfying combat, paired with character development that is slow and grindy.”
- “As addictive as the traditional character progression system is, the skill tree can be a bit tedious to work through, and the requirements to advance take a bit more grinding through repeated short runs before you become strong enough to really get anywhere.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find that the varying quest elements enhance the game's replayability, offering new experiences and challenges with each playthrough.
- “The different quest outcomes add an interesting layer of replay value.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique due to the varied choices and consequences.”
- “The game encourages multiple runs with its diverse character builds and story paths.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story features unique quest elements that vary with each playthrough, enhancing replay value and keeping the narrative engaging for players.
- “The quest elements that appear differently each time provide an interesting way to add replay value.”
- “The story is rich and immersive, drawing you in with its complex characters and unexpected twists.”
- “I was captivated by the narrative depth and the emotional journey of the characters throughout the game.”