Vindictus

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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 139 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 139
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 139
  3. Negative: 32 out of 139

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  1. Electrix
    Jan 30, 2013
    5
    Pretty decent graphics, I was surprised it even ran on my laptop. Action oriented gameplay is also a big plus( no auto attacking here). The bad things might outweigh the good things though, but the question is if you can overlook those bad things. First off there are ''gender locked'' which sucks to me because I couldn't even make a badass male mage, necromancer, or you can't make a bigPretty decent graphics, I was surprised it even ran on my laptop. Action oriented gameplay is also a big plus( no auto attacking here). The bad things might outweigh the good things though, but the question is if you can overlook those bad things. First off there are ''gender locked'' which sucks to me because I couldn't even make a badass male mage, necromancer, or you can't make a big brutish female, no female archer and no male with a sword and shield. Instead I ended up with a female mage who didn't seem cool at all and thanks to the fact the female characters kinda seem to have ''baby'' faces who are care more about being trendy than being a badass and the male dual swordsman reminds me Justin Bieber for God's sake, so hands down the coolest looking ones are the brute and the archer. You can customize their appearance but you can't really make them look much different from how they look before you chose them. There are also avatars in this game though most of these seem more affordable than in DFO, they also have stats on them and they go by level. Though chances are, you'll end up picking the ones that give you the best stats and there really aren't too many avatars from level to level anyway, so there's really not too much variety with that. Also the only way you can change your hair (except from the beginning) is to pay real money and I don't think they're even permanent... which means alot if you care about good character customization like I do. The combat somewhat redeems the lackluster appearance character customization though, since it's fast paced and action oriented without seeming to be ''too fast'' and the boss battles can really get your blood pumping, though after awhile the bosses seem more ''predictable'' and like it's mostly about hit and run tactics. You can also interact with the environment, picking up objects and hitting/throwing them at enemies but I felt little reason to do so since it seems like you really only need to to complete certain quests or to get titles, though you can also sometimes get items or gold sometimes but it's not much plus the objects don't really do any more damage than your weapon would do so you're better off just using your weapon, though can be kinda funny to use random objects on enemies. I also wish it weren't an ''instanced dungeons'' type of game since it does get boring if you do decide to solo.… Expand
  2. Melancholy
    Oct 3, 2012
    7
    Honestly, the most frustrating, glaring problems with this game aren't from a number of flaws or problems within the game itself, but from the company that maintains it (or fails to maintain it in this case). Nexon is notorious for their inability to keep their game servers bug free and in working order, leaving one to wonder if they're lazy, incompetent, and/or indifferent to their playerHonestly, the most frustrating, glaring problems with this game aren't from a number of flaws or problems within the game itself, but from the company that maintains it (or fails to maintain it in this case). Nexon is notorious for their inability to keep their game servers bug free and in working order, leaving one to wonder if they're lazy, incompetent, and/or indifferent to their player base. The game itself is easy to learn and fun to play, and isn't strictly pay-to-win like many of Nexon's other titles. It also boasts some fairly crisp and clean looking graphics, and features a rather impressive soundtrack. It's a title that has the potential to be absolutely incredible, but Nexon's truly unfortunate lack of care and competence hold it back and keep it just barely above mediocrity.… Expand
  3. Taris
    Dec 7, 2012
    7
    Note: There IS grind but the gameplay itself, which is action oriented, is compelling and fun. One of 'good' F2P title. However, remember that there IS grind and Pay-to-Win aspect in the End-game level, although you can avoid such gripe without running serious raids but staying in easier contents having fun with friends. It's not as demanding as WoW, where you don't have anything else toNote: There IS grind but the gameplay itself, which is action oriented, is compelling and fun. One of 'good' F2P title. However, remember that there IS grind and Pay-to-Win aspect in the End-game level, although you can avoid such gripe without running serious raids but staying in easier contents having fun with friends. It's not as demanding as WoW, where you don't have anything else to do other than raids or arena both require high end gears that takes months to farm. In fact, I would rather compare this game with hack and slash ARPG games than MMORPGs. The town is a Hub, and actions require a small team, maximum number of 10 people for raid but 4 for typical runs. No persistent world but there is not so well forged storyline element.… Expand
  4. Tipjar
    Mar 9, 2011
    7
    Vindictus has a lot going for it even though it is just a F2P MMO, literally everything in this game makes it stand out above every other game Korean MMO that has been brought over by any developer. It breaks the common mold in a huge way and it really paid off as being able to play through really exciting encounters with your friends is extremely rewarding, as does the feeling ofVindictus has a lot going for it even though it is just a F2P MMO, literally everything in this game makes it stand out above every other game Korean MMO that has been brought over by any developer. It breaks the common mold in a huge way and it really paid off as being able to play through really exciting encounters with your friends is extremely rewarding, as does the feeling of similarity with the Monster Hunter series. Without a doubt it's worth every minute you spend downloading the client, a must play for any sort of fast paced cooperative game.… Expand
  5. Bulten
    Dec 27, 2013
    5
    Even though the game is really nice made, and the graphic are very nicely done. The game it self is just.. Boring. There is no skills, this is a game where the combo of mouse clicking in the right time matters.
    And the only way to level up or even play is through dungeons. There is no free world to explore.
  6. Van_Tek
    Aug 19, 2013
    7
    The game is awesome, but the coding is far less awesome. I just tried to play it and the first thing was a resolution error that crashed the game before I got it. I managed to fix the resolution and then Microsoft Security Essentials went nuts and crashed the game then froze my entire PC. Restarted and ran the game and it froze my entire PC again when it got to the loading bar screen.The game is awesome, but the coding is far less awesome. I just tried to play it and the first thing was a resolution error that crashed the game before I got it. I managed to fix the resolution and then Microsoft Security Essentials went nuts and crashed the game then froze my entire PC. Restarted and ran the game and it froze my entire PC again when it got to the loading bar screen.

    No game should be that difficult to play.    … Expand
  7. aatassi
    Feb 28, 2014
    7
    Best fighting in a RPG
    Good things : graphics, fights in Dungeons up to 4 players, group raid againt big boss, different types of quests, transformation into white or black knights, boss scenario, traps
    Less : small World, NPC, crafting, guild, pvp, same type of mobs in a dungeon, only dungeons for fighting, bored when finishing all dungeons Game play : 7/10, graphics : 7/10, back    Best fighting in a RPG
    Good things : graphics, fights in Dungeons up to 4 players, group raid againt big boss, different types of quests, transformation into white or black knights, boss scenario, traps
    Less : small World, NPC, crafting, guild, pvp, same type of mobs in a dungeon, only dungeons for fighting, bored when finishing all dungeons

    Game play : 7/10, graphics : 7/10, back ground : 6/10, lifetime : 6/10, community : 7/10    … Expand
  8. Krzych
    Dec 27, 2016
    7
    I spent well over 1000 hours in this game and have good memories with it, it is very unique, mixing up different styles and giving you a very interesting and challenging experience, but the technical state and development of this game is so bad that I cannot play anymore. Performance is horrible no matter how powerful your PC is, instances have to be hosted by players, pay2win is enormous,I spent well over 1000 hours in this game and have good memories with it, it is very unique, mixing up different styles and giving you a very interesting and challenging experience, but the technical state and development of this game is so bad that I cannot play anymore. Performance is horrible no matter how powerful your PC is, instances have to be hosted by players, pay2win is enormous, content is much worse than it used to be and now the game is empty and dying, at least on EU. A great potential completely wasted and a great game destroyed.… Expand
  9. ScandaXD
    Dec 6, 2022
    5
    Idk about this game fr I only know about it from GMOD's Vindictus Bosses addons, so pretty much all I know asides that is that it is an average MMO with so-called "waifus"

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. CD-Action
    Jan 19, 2012
    60
    You might like this game for its detailed characters, over the top weapons and combat animations worthy of a Japanese action game. Unfortunately all the advantages are buried under thick layer of typical hack'n'slash routine. [February 2012, p.59]
  2. Eurogamer
    Nov 21, 2011
    70
    Your long-term attachment to the game will also be determined by how much of an experience grind you're prepared to undertake (combined with your attitude towards impermanent purchases), and whether the hack-and-slash combat against somewhat repetitive character models is a meaty enough adventure to keep you satisfied.
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  3. Ten Ton Hammer
    Jan 26, 2011
    85
    High production values and original gameplay combine to make Vindictus one of the most interesting MMOGs to launch in several years.
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