Virago

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Virago is a 2D adventure survival game with black and white graphics and traditional 2D animation. As the player character, Virago, you must explore a vast, interconnected town, survive against monsters, and uncover new abilities to ultimately conquer the gloomy town. The game offers challenging but fair gameplay, a cast of bizarre characters, and fluid action in a beautifully detailed, vintage-style world.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

37%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

story6 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game has a unique and meaningful concept that resonates with real-life experiences, particularly for women.
The graphics and sound design are appreciated, with some players finding the gameplay fun and engaging despite its challenges.
The developer shows passion and listens to fan feedback, indicating potential for future improvements and updates.

The game feels unfinished and buggy, with many players experiencing frustrating issues like control lag and game resets.
The story is convoluted and lacks clarity, leaving players confused about the plot and character motivations.
There is a lack of guidance and tutorials, making gameplay difficult and often reliant on trial and error.

story
13 mentions
46 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The story of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its beauty and depth, while others find it confusing and poorly executed. Many feel that the narrative lacks clarity and coherence, leading to a disjointed experience, though a few appreciate its potential and express a desire for a more polished presentation. Overall, opinions range from high praise to significant criticism, indicating a story that resonates with some but leaves others frustrated.
- “I liked the story and plan on replaying it sometime.”
- “Ok, so I originally said that I didn't really like this game, but now I love it so much. The graphics with the animations aren't the best, but the story is beautiful.”
- “This is a really great game with a wonderful story.”
- “The story just fell flat for a subject that should be handled with more care.”
- “The story of the game is also confusing and contradictory, and the ending just left me more confused than anything.”
- “The worst part is how unclear the tutorial is, and the story is too difficult to understand for this kind of game.”
gameplay
9 mentions
44 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it enjoyable yet challenging, particularly for those unfamiliar with platforming mechanics. While the introduction of new mechanics in each level adds variety, issues like stiff controls and animation detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, many appreciate the game's concept and emotional depth, rating the gameplay around 5-8 out of 10.
- “Even with these 'flaws', I still enjoy this game from the subject it’s discussed, to introducing new mechanics in each level (my favorite being the pepper spray) as well as being in the shoes of what people may have to go through which is still sad to be reminded about it, but important to so we can look out for each other when we’re not staring at the screen.”
- “Really cool concept, ragey gameplay but achievable.”
- “Gameplay was like a 5/10, to be honest.”
- “Overall, I do think this is a wonderful game and I enjoyed it; however, I was just heavily annoyed by the mechanics.”
- “Firstly, I would like to say that this game isn't going to be for everyone, especially those that are not used to platforming games, as some mechanics like jumping and melee could be quite stiff and challenging for some to get used to.”
stability
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs and glitches that can impact gameplay, particularly in critical moments. Many users report that these problems are common, detracting from the overall experience and leaving players hoping for a more polished version in the future.
- “The game is buggy, and there are several deaths that entirely depend on whether the game decides to work or not, which seems to be a common occurrence based on what I've read.”
- “I noticed some glitches in the church section and the alleyway section.”
- “I hope that I can try and play again another time when it's more finished and less buggy.”
graphics
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as nice and simple, with some users noting that while the animations may not be the best, they complement a beautiful story. Overall, the visuals are appreciated for their clarity and effectiveness in supporting gameplay.
- “The graphics are nice and simple, and the controls weren't too wonky for me, making it easy to finish the game.”
- “The graphics and animations aren't the best, which initially turned me off from the game.”
- “The visuals feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and the environments lack detail.”
music
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as flawless and nostalgic, effectively enhancing the emotional experience and aligning with the game's difficulty. However, some players feel that the music does not fully capture the fear experienced during intense moments in the game.
- “The music is very flawless and nostalgic; the difficulty is also really aligned with the game, as if the developer wants us to experience what the character (Willow) experiences.”
- “The rush of fear I would feel in the game around the men felt the same as in real life, enhanced by the music.”
- “The rush of fear I would feel in the game around the men felt the same as in real life, excluding the music.”