Is this game really that bad?

[sigina ✝]

Or can I still have a good time, no alcohol required?

[April_Pike]

Its actually good. If you however want to play a stealthy vampire, this game's playstyle will not work for you as it is a slasher.
i played the first time trying not to kill anyone. But honestly it's not worth it. The story was really good for me, having to learn about your victims for extra exp is really satisfying.

[Bankai9212]

It’s average, how combat is handled and the story isn’t all that good. The social feature which is hyped quite a bit in the game is solid but nothing worth a single playthrough.

[FireDrakeZ]

I like the game especially with the setting in the middle of the influenza pandemic a century ago that is so so similar to what we are experiencing today with Covid.

[t0rschlusspanik]

lol, I'm playing it exactly because I can't have any alcohol lately, so...

[GuineaPrince]

I went into this game to see if it's as mediocre as they say. Every time I saw the game in the past and got intrigued, there were always the reviews of mehness.

Turns out I'm actually loving it a lot. The story is as hammy and dramatic as vampire stories should be, the characters are interesting enough... and I'll be brave enough to say it, I'm liking the combat. Going a no kills run (least no kills on purpose, cri) and while there were a couple of tough spots, for the most part playing doctor and completing sidequests rewards enough experience to remain a powerful monster. Gonna become even more demonic if I do a proper playthrough and eat people.

So I absolutely believe you can enjoy it, even as more than just a vehicle for alcohol. It's a fun game!

[nonce basher]

It was never bad. Its above average to good. Its not £35 good though, maybe £25.

[Alumno Superstes]

Settings are at WW 1..not many games are at that time period, details are excellent to the era. Voice acting is excellent, graphics excellent, music excellent..why would this game be bad?

Maps are done good, very Londonish at 191X, with lil weather variation, gloomy atmo, which I like.

Length: Good, no need 200h+ games, you can run this game multiple times without have to do it as a job.

[Lowping Louie]

Originally posted by Cooper:

Or can I still have a good time, no alcohol required?

I think it's bloody good. The characters and dialogue are amazing, the world sucks you in and there's a sense of urgency and gravitos to your actions. I'd definitely play it if you can forgive the basic combat.

[PrinceXavieR™]

Starts being aweful but later on becomes decent. It has kindergarten souls combat as its weak point but the dialog and story is definitely serviceable, hmmm actually kinda good.

[Nihil]

Nah, it is a pretty good and atmospheric game. Who said it was bad?

[ThotsBContagious]

Originally posted by Alumno Superstes:

Settings are at WW 1..not many games are at that time period, details are excellent to the era. Voice acting is excellent, graphics excellent, music excellent..why would this game be bad?

I'm not bashing on the game but that isn't legitimate reasons why it should be good. Plenty games have the first two down to a T yet still fail so hard cause its buggy/combat sucks/etc.

Originally posted by Philzilla GER:

Originally posted by Cooper:

Or can I still have a good time, no alcohol required?

I'd definitely play it if you can forgive the basic combat.

Thats my motivation problem atm, its.. janky and wouldn't say horrible but its not good.

[Al]

I have enjoyed the game and it has re-playability for me (eg playing the good dr or not; saving everyon or letting 'london burn'. There are 4 possible endings depending on how you play and how many people you 'eat', which is tied to your XP/abilities/strength so different playthrus will have different challenges).

Do NOT compare this to other vampire games like "Vampire: the Masquerade", the similarity is in the name of the mythical creatures only. TBH I tried "V:tM" and couldnt get into it at all; "Vampyr" however drew me in, and I'd love a sequel or prequel when the studio has more experience to make it better.... or even a 'reboot' of the same game in 10+ years where the jagged edges are smoothed over, bugs fixed, and world expanded (sort of the way Pathologic (also by an Indi studio) was remade as Pathologic 2 (a reboot, not a sequel and absolutely amazing one at that). ( https://store.steampowered.com/app/384110/Pathologic_Classic_HD/
remade to: https://store.steampowered.com/app/505230/Pathologic_2/ )

There are things that could be better for sure, but for an indie game, its quite well done. I havent encountered bugs or combat problems some other people have (and generally, complaints are going to seem more common then they are IMHO for any game, because people are going to complain about them either to vent, or find help/solutions.... while those who have no problems are just going to play and have a good time and then move on to the next game). THe ONLY bug I encountered was in one small sidequest involving the return of a lost scarf- it cuts off one clue for me, and thats it, hardly game breaking. And who knows, maybe on another play thru, with different choices made before that quest, something will untangle itself in the code and it will work next time.

So anyway, re bugs, be aware of them, but i wouldnt be turned away from the game due to them, unless you found the game unplayabe in the first 2 hrs then return it (I always set myself a timer with a new game exactly for this reason)

[spectre199]

I tried this game as a stealth game only killing when I had to and it was ok I guess. I do like the story and the combat, I just wish I could remove the beard

[Lord Admiral Revol]

Look, it's not ACTIVELY BAD, it just have some retarded elements. The dialogue system is cancer, punishing you sometimes for literal guesses. The combat balancing is all kinds of retarded. But the gameplay is amazing. The quests (when they work that is) are engaging, and it's worth a reduced price. If you like this type of games, you'll have fun, and that's why the bugs are so glaring and annoying, because it drags down the game from good to average.

[Nikanuur]

Idk how it is in the later stages, but I'm around 10-15 hrs in game, and I've just recently started to feel stronger in fights the way it matters. I can allow myself for some finesse with blood powers, meaningful changing weapons, combo's, and I've only recently started to actually enjoy the combat.

Until now, combat seemed tedious dodge-hit-run, let stamina fill up, dodge-hit-run... I think this is why people condemn the fight. They've very likely been ingame only several hours.

As for the investigating and keeping the streets healthy - idk, sometimes the game feels over-talkative. But hey, that's completely subjective from me. The atmosphere is thick as heck, the quests and the story seem often pretty enticing.

So far, pretty good game.

PS: I play on Hard, I do jack-of-all-trades build. It probably caused the thing with the combat in the first place. But now I start to enjoy it all the more I suppose?