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Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus

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63%Game Brain Score
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gameplay, graphics
90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

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Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus is a single player puzzle game with horror, thriller and violence themes. It was developed by Indiesruption and was released on August 25, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus drags you into a sordid world of mirrors and shadows where the demon lurks. Dare to take on this macabre pixel-art graphic adventure of horror and madness. Solve puzzles and explore two parallel timelines.

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews
story14 positive mentions
graphics2 negative mentions
  • Engaging and intriguing story that expands the Vlad Circus lore with well-constructed characters and unexpected plot progressions.
  • Atmospheric pixel art and haunting sound design that effectively create a creepy, oppressive, and immersive environment.
  • Logical and enjoyable puzzles with a good difficulty balance, blending adventure and horror elements seamlessly.
  • The gameplay shift away from survival horror to simpler action sequences (like rat kicking) may disappoint fans of the original's intense horror elements.
  • Some puzzle solutions can be confusing or rely on obscure logic, causing players to get stuck and potentially interrupting immersion.
  • Flashback sequences take up a significant portion of the game, leading to pacing issues and a sense of repetitiveness for some players.
  • story
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is engaging and well-crafted, blending a haunting 1920s circus mystery with a dual narrative structure that combines horror and a wild west adventure. Players praise its intriguing plot developments, rich atmosphere, and strong character construction, though some mention pacing issues and mandatory dual storyline progression as minor drawbacks. Overall, the narrative effectively expands the original lore and keeps players captivated through its suspenseful and twisted themes.

    • “The story is both engaging and intriguing, keeping the player on their toes with unexpected progressions and well-constructed characters.”
    • “It's packed with a great prequel story, a haunting soundtrack, some not too easy puzzles, and an oppressive atmosphere.”
    • “Great addition to the Vlad Circus series with everything you can expect from the studio - beautiful pixel art, haunting atmosphere, twisted characters, intriguing story, and some tricky puzzles that demand your attention to details.”
    • “Cons: it forces you to play two stories at the same time for the same character and you can't skip them since your creepy story doesn't advance if you don't do the wild west story.”
    • “Despite the rather slow-paced story with a bit of downtime and a few uninspired real-time battles, the game captivated me so much with its great atmosphere and dramatic ending that I had to play through it within a few days.”
    • “The story is exciting and well constructed – you learn bit by bit how the disaster in the circus came about – at least as long as you don't get lost somewhere while searching for the next piece you need.”
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay centers on point-and-click adventure mechanics that effectively complement the horror-adventure theme, with exploration and puzzle-solving as core elements. While many appreciate the familiar style and smooth flow without excessive backtracking, some find the puzzles awkward or unintuitive, occasionally requiring specific event sequences rather than clever solutions. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its fit with the narrative but has received mixed feedback on puzzle design.

    • “The game is primarily a point-and-click adventure, but without overwhelming you with back-and-forth mechanics, which was the flaw of the first title.”
    • “Overall, this is a brilliant example of a horror-adventure; the point-and-click style of gameplay suits the themes and narrative very well.”
    • “The gameplay is familiar exploration, puzzles, and interaction with everything around you, but that’s part of its charm.”
    • “This time the gameplay got screwed up somehow.”
    • “The gameplay is the weakest part with puzzles being very weird to solve; usually you have to think inside the box and play the events in a certain order, not in a smart way.”
    • “The sequel uses the same game mechanics.”
  • atmosphere
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game delivers a unique and immersive atmosphere through its haunting soundtrack, dynamic pixel art with lighting effects, and a blend of oppressive and eerie moods. Its blend of storytelling, puzzles, and environmental details creates a captivating, claustrophobic experience that enchants players despite some slow pacing. Overall, the atmospheric design is a standout feature that enhances the intriguing, twisted narrative.

    • “It's packed with a great prequel story, a haunting soundtrack, some not too easy puzzles, and an oppressive atmosphere.”
    • “The lovingly animated pixel art environment with dynamic lighting and sound helps to create an oppressive, claustrophobic atmosphere.”
    • “Great addition to the Vlad Circus series with everything you can expect from the studio - beautiful pixel art, haunting atmosphere, twisted characters, intriguing story, and some tricky puzzles that demand your attention to details.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a pixel art style that showcases a unique concept and appealing artdirection, but some users feel it falls short of its potential.

    • “Wasted opportunity, love the art style and the concept but I can't give it a thumbs up.”
    • “Graphics: pixel”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music features a haunting soundtrack that effectively enhances the game's oppressive atmosphere and complements its engaging prequel story.

    • “It's packed with a great prequel story, a haunting soundtrack, some not too easy puzzles and an oppressive atmosphere.”
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Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus is a puzzle game with horror, thriller and violence themes.

Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, Windows and others.

Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus was released on August 25, 2025.

Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus was developed by Indiesruption.

Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus is a single player game.

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