Vultures - Scavengers of Death

A collection of fantastic ideas and art direction, held together by some very unfortunate execution.

Vultures - Scavengers of Death pulls off an incredibly ambitious gamble, successfully blending the claustrophobic resource management of 90s survival horror with the deep, punishing mechanics of a turn-based tactical game. While the narrative is intentionally kept barebones and the code suffers from a few minor technical hiccups, the core gameplay loop is captivating. The brilliant implementation of noise management, anatomical targeting, and the strategic synergy between the two protagonists create a tense and highly rewarding experience. A clever, nostalgic, yet refreshing take on the zombie apocalypse that strategy fans shouldn't miss.

Vultures - Scavengers of Death is a genuine surprise, seamlessly merging the DNA of classic survival horror and turn-based tactics into something tense, stylish, and deeply satisfying. If you have ever loved Resident Evil, XCOM, or both, this ambitious indie title is worth every turn.

Vultures takes the old-school survival horror format and combines it with tactical turn-based action. The mix works well, despite a few minor issues, and produces some enjoyably stressful moments.

Vultures – Scavengers of Death proves that strategy and horror can coexist and even thrive when paired together. The uncertainty derived from hit percentages and fog of war complements the tense exploration and foreboding atmosphere of the carefully crafted horror locations. I’d love to give a firm recommendation to survival horror fans and turn-based strategy veterans alike, but only under the condition that you wait for the technical issues to be ironed out. There is a real diamond in the rough here, but only if you wait for the cleanup crew to wipe away the blood and viscera first.

Vultures – Scavengers of Death is a great time for lovers of either Tactics games or Survival Horror. If you’re a sucker for both like me, you’ve found a new obsession and a new team to keep a careful eye on.

Vultures - Scavengers of Death is a throwback, a game that’s does not shy from telling players that both its universe and its gameplay are inspired by Resident Evil. The shift to a turn-based combat system adds to the complexity, while limited ammo and health create a solid challenge level. The narrative and world-building are forgettable. The presentation plays on nostalgia, but the PlayStation 1 era graphics made it harder for me to enjoy combat. Vultures - Scavengers of Death will deliver great fun for a very specific audience and will struggle to appeal to a wider set of players.