Summary
- Release Year: 2018
- Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- Developers: DON’T NOD, Dontnod Eleven
- Publishers: Focus Entertainment
Vampyr: A Dark and Atmospheric Action RPG
Vampyr is a dark and atmospheric action RPG set in London, 1918. You play as Dr. Jonathan Reid, a newly-turned vampire who must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.
Gameplay
Vampyr is a third-person action RPG with a strong focus on narrative and choice. Players explore the disease-ridden streets of London, fighting vampires, undead skals, and other supernatural creatures. You can use your vampire powers to manipulate and delve into the lives of those around you, to decide who will be your next victim.
Combat in Vampyr is fast-paced and visceral. You can use a variety of weapons and abilities to defeat your enemies, including melee attacks, ranged attacks, and vampire powers. You can also use stealth to avoid detection and take down your enemies silently.
Setting
Vampyr is set in London, 1918, during the Spanish flu pandemic. The city is a dark and dangerous place, with disease and death lurking around every corner. The people of London are desperate for a cure, and they look to Dr. Reid to save them.
Characters
Dr. Jonathan Reid is a complex and conflicted character. He is a doctor who has sworn to save lives, but he is also a vampire who must feed on blood to survive. Reid must constantly struggle with his two natures, and his choices will shape the fate of London.
Themes
Vampyr explores a number of dark and challenging themes, including the nature of good and evil, the cost of survival, and the consequences of our choices. The game forces players to make difficult decisions, and there is no easy way out.
Reception
Vampyr received generally positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its dark and atmospheric setting, its complex and conflicted protagonist, and its challenging moral choices. However, the game was also criticized for its repetitive combat and its lack of polish.
Overall
Vampyr is a dark and atmospheric action RPG that explores a number of challenging themes. The game features a complex and conflicted protagonist, and its choices will shape the fate of London. Vampyr is a must-play for fans of action RPGs and dark fantasy.
Additional Details
- Developer: Dontnod Entertainment
- Publisher: Focus Home Interactive
- Release Date: June 5, 2018
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
Awards
- Golden Joystick Awards: Best Storytelling
- The Game Awards: Best Role-Playing Game (nominated)
Critical Reception
- IGN: 8.5/10
- GameSpot: 8/10
- Polygon: 7.5/10
User Reviews
- Metacritic: 73/100
- OpenCritic: 75/100
- Steam: Very Positive (84% positive reviews)
Sales
- Vampyr has sold over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
- Vampyr is considered to be one of the best action RPGs of 2018.
- The game has been praised for its dark and atmospheric setting, its complex and conflicted protagonist, and its challenging moral choices.
- Vampyr is a must-play for fans of action RPGs and dark fantasy.
Review Score
8.5/10
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