VITAL

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VITAL is a single player action game. It was developed by Icehelm and was released on December 13, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

VITAL is a first person puzzle platformer taking place in a dream world. You have no idea where you are or how you got there. The only thing that is certain is that someone or something doesn't...

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game creates a deeply immersive atmosphere of fear and tension, enhanced by its minimalist interface and sound design.
Puzzles are clever and challenging, requiring players to think critically and plan their moves carefully.
The experience is memorable, testing players' resilience and decision-making under pressure.

Frequent deaths require players to restart from the beginning, which can be frustrating and disrupt the flow of gameplay.
The game suffers from a lack of polish, with minimal sound effects and animations, leading to a less engaging experience.
Some design choices, such as unclear cover mechanics and lack of visual cues, can make gameplay unnecessarily difficult.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, offering enjoyable challenges that keep players engaged.
- “Gameplay is simple enough, and the problems you have to solve can be a bit challenging at times, which is good fun.”
- “The mechanics are intuitive, making it easy to pick up, yet the challenges keep you engaged and entertained.”
- “I love how the gameplay balances simplicity with complexity, providing a rewarding experience as you progress.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as dying often leads to having to repeat monotonous tasks, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “You die and you have to restart tedious chores again.”
- “The grinding feels endless and becomes a chore rather than fun.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, only to feel like I made no progress.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are visually appealing, drawing comparisons to the aesthetics of "The Witness," and contribute to the overall charm of the challenging puzzle game, which also incorporates elements of mystery.
- “The visuals are also nice to look at, so overall I can say this is a pretty and challenging puzzle game with a bit of mystery sprinkled in.”
- “An interesting puzzler with aesthetics similar to The Witness.”
story
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The game's story is minimal, lacking context and depth, leaving players feeling abruptly thrown into the experience without a clear narrative foundation.
- “There's very little story, and no context to the game, which you're just thrown into.”