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Given this game just recently released for the Switch, and I have now purchased it twice (once on Steam, other on Switch) I figured it was time for a review. In some ways, I feel I have already given this game enough praise in other blogs, but a proper Vampire Survivors review was in order.
Gameplay
Let’s hop into the most satisfying and the biggest draw this game has. The gameplay is what makes this game so addictive and keeps the player coming back for more. It’s a rogue-like where you select your character and then your location before battling hordes of enemies. All you have to do is move. No buttons to activate attacks, just move.
I’ve spent close to 70 hours between the two systems, and I still am loving it. It can get a bit repetitive after such a time, but when you’re busy unlocking new characters and trying to get everything you can, it makes up for it.
Character selection is pretty wide, ranging from one’s who have different abilities or stats. For instance, one may have a higher attack than another or this one starts with your favorite weapons. Speaking of those, each time you level up, you get to choose either a weapon or a piece of equipment.
There’s also the aspect of money too. When defeating bigger enemies, they drop chests. These will contain a certain amount of gold and also different weapons or equipment. The gold then can be used to either purchase a character or you use to further upgrade the base stats and use of certain items. For example, further increasing the base damage of the whip or making the crown give you so much more exp per upgrade.
As you play and unlock new characters, unlock new weapons and collect money. You’ll be capable of reaching new heights than before on each run, and having a better shot at unlocking the next area as well.
Soundtrack
Although the music is decent, I can’t say it’s anything special. I usually choose to just listen to music on YouTube or a podcast while I do my runs personally.
Graphics
You can’t go into this game expecting much here. They’re very pixelated and just there. Though in this game, the graphics aren’t that important. The one good side I will mention is that the game can handle 100s of enemies on screen at once.
Controls
These are super easy. As I mentioned above, all you do is move. There is very little button pushing involved, and that’s only when you’re hitting the confirm button. Also, if you need to pause and navigate the menu.
Overall…
Normally I would go into a breakdown of score, and while this usually helpful in cases of RPGs like Ys IX, it really isn’t necessary here in my opinion. Although the music may not be memorable or there’s not really a story going on in the background, Vampire Survivors shines in other ways.
Although other games are made up of different factors, the gameplay is what is most important in this case. It’s literally built upon its chaotic runs, and just trying to survive as long as you possibly can.
For the small price of $4.99, you’re pretty much guaranteed to get hours and hours of enjoyment with this singular game. Thanks for reading my Vampire Survivors review. Also, perhaps consider checking out this trailer. It’s also important to say that the game is also available on the PS5 as well.
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