Vampyr

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 75 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 75
  3. Negative: 13 out of 75
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  1. rooster464
    Oct 29, 2019
    8
    Good port from the same phenomenal company that ported (S)Witcher 3 to the Switch. Pretty good AA atmospheric game with a lot of branching paths and great RPG elements. The graphics are a downgrade of course like (S)Witcher 3 but look fine on handheld. Framerate is surprisingly relatively smooth and consistent compared to the console releases. The only complaints I have are the inabilityGood port from the same phenomenal company that ported (S)Witcher 3 to the Switch. Pretty good AA atmospheric game with a lot of branching paths and great RPG elements. The graphics are a downgrade of course like (S)Witcher 3 but look fine on handheld. Framerate is surprisingly relatively smooth and consistent compared to the console releases. The only complaints I have are the inability to reverse the A/B button (you were able to do this in (S)Witcher 3) and the game will pause sometimes in the middle of gameplay to load for a couple seconds with a brief loading screen. This was at seemingly random times and a bit annoying. Not an issue for me, but some people might find it hard to read the text on handheld, especially switch lite. There's an option to increase subtitle font size but no menu/notes/books/HUD etc.. Hopefully these things can be patched if enough people have issues with them. Finally, at release this game is kind of expensive ($50 at release) since it has been out on other systems for a year now ($14 on sale on PS store). But that's just nintendo tax and also probably the cost of porting it. Luckily switch games have a solid resale value and don't depreciate a lot.… Expand
  2. SuperConan1997
    Oct 31, 2019
    8
    it looks and plays great on the switch. having played the ps4 version,not much is missed here.
  3. M8sterchr1s117
    Oct 31, 2019
    9
    I went through this game twice upon its initial release on pc and absolutely loved it ! Saber interactive have worked miracles porting this to the switch , there are of course visual cut backs but the game retains its visual identity and is an absolute gem .
  4. batlantern87
    Dec 9, 2019
    6
    Great atmosphere, solid characters, and the level at which you can upgrade your character is deep but not daunting... That being said the game can be a real slog! Too many locked doors and blocked pathways force you to take a 30 minute trek through the city to do one simple task. There's no fast travel so you'll find yourself backtracking non-stop!!! The combat is fun but the boss fightsGreat atmosphere, solid characters, and the level at which you can upgrade your character is deep but not daunting... That being said the game can be a real slog! Too many locked doors and blocked pathways force you to take a 30 minute trek through the city to do one simple task. There's no fast travel so you'll find yourself backtracking non-stop!!! The combat is fun but the boss fights are so hard you'll begin the hate the game. Plus if you use an item and then die that item will not reginerate so you better pray you don't die in a boss fight or youl find yourself slogging through the city for 20 minutes trying to get items back for the boss fight... Hard to recommend based on how bored and frustrated I got but if you're a fan of this style of game it has enough going for it that you should try it out.… Expand
  5. AstralDarkstar
    Sep 11, 2020
    5
    Poor framerate and controller lag still haunt this game since release. It doesn’t bode well that it’s version 0.4 and we haven’t gotten one update since that day one patch. Game seems like it could be fun but I highly recommend pc, ps4, or Xbox for a more fluid experience. Seems this was a quick release for cash and zero support. It is not getting any better I’m sure.
  6. GangsterSwedish
    Nov 1, 2019
    5
    Fix the combat and you've got a very good game here. Otherwise, Vampyr is a tedious slog through some amazing environments, coupled with poorly realized button-mashing and wayfinding that borders on cruelty. The Switch version holds up well, but the source material wasn't strong enough to warrant a port in the first place.
  7. xgamrx365
    Nov 12, 2019
    3
    Vampyr is an ambitious attempt at boring the player into submission.

    Gameplay: 2
    Graphics: 5
    Audio: 3
    Fun Factor: 2

    It's worth purchasing in the bargain bin.
  8. Baltharan
    Nov 1, 2019
    2
    Vampyr is a hard game to criticise. It is ambitious and inventive. It oozes charm and builds a fascinating world. However, it is also very flawed. The rpg elements are decent, but nowhere near as good as the best RPGs. The combat is souls-like, but nowhere near as good as Souls. The story is decent, but the protagonist is full and interesting, not to mention that so much of it is toldVampyr is a hard game to criticise. It is ambitious and inventive. It oozes charm and builds a fascinating world. However, it is also very flawed. The rpg elements are decent, but nowhere near as good as the best RPGs. The combat is souls-like, but nowhere near as good as Souls. The story is decent, but the protagonist is full and interesting, not to mention that so much of it is told through let gthy exposition dumps.

    It's hard to pinpoint a failing in vampyr but very easy to feel underwhelmed and under satisfied.

    I really wanted to enjoy this game but far too often it is impossible to do so. I think it is worth giving it a go, bit I don't think it will be remembered fondly.    … Expand
  9. Dude85
    Nov 22, 2019
    4
    Good game but a bad port. It looks horrible, en runs poorly. Beter to play on other systems
  10. ChoppyNowGaming
    Jan 4, 2020
    6
    The port is very shaky... in the five hours I’ve played so far, it Has crashed multiple times, loads at inopportune moments, and looks a bit fuzzy. But it’s still the whole game, and the story and dialogue is great. Recommended if you play on easy and just enjoy it as more of a visual novel.
  11. Juakscoll
    Mar 15, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the worst quality I have played in so many years!! How it is possible that they release this **** version. It is not playable, horrible… Expand
  12. Theday
    Apr 10, 2021
    8
    The combat does get a little boring after a while but the story, world and the character interactions kept me intrigued. Also playing it during a pandemic.
  13. Pippe
    Dec 8, 2020
    8
    Creo que no es un mal juego, la historia es interesante, la jugabilidad no es para nada mala, si algo torpe si se ve como un juego de acción, tal vez para un juego como rpg acción esta bien. Me gustaría que tuviera mejor apartado técnico y desarrollo de mecánicas, sin embargo hay que entender que estos juegos pertenecen a estudios pequeños o que muchas veces sus presupuesto no les permiteCreo que no es un mal juego, la historia es interesante, la jugabilidad no es para nada mala, si algo torpe si se ve como un juego de acción, tal vez para un juego como rpg acción esta bien. Me gustaría que tuviera mejor apartado técnico y desarrollo de mecánicas, sin embargo hay que entender que estos juegos pertenecen a estudios pequeños o que muchas veces sus presupuesto no les permite lograr un acabado de msyor calidad. Aun así creo que es un buen juego para invertir un tiempo y jugarlo.
    Espero que estos estudios puedan tener mayor oportunidad en desarrollar juegos nuevos.    … Expand
  14. seyon
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This is quite a great game and a great port.
    We get some distracting annoying loading screens, but this is a great game to be played on portable mode where I play the most.
    Is such a great way to play this titles.
  15. charliecego
    Jul 27, 2020
    8
    I really enjoyed the game play and the story, is easy to understand. You can choose how to spend your experience points: learn new attacks or defensive moves; improve the ones that you already learned or increase your life and resistance points. On the down side, the graphics are just OK, nothing incredible and the battles aren't very difficult to win, so it's not a very complicated game.
  16. Kruler
    Aug 20, 2020
    0
    Lags, bugs, "loading, loading, loading....". This game really sucks... (75 characters)
  17. Ripper36
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    I am reallly into this game i dont want to beat it. i know that sounds crazy but its just a fun well done game. The story is well done along with the combat and controls. Took a few min to get used to with the RPG elements, but once i picked it up it was alot of fun from there. Looks great and has a great errie feel to it.
  18. Elite_Institute
    Mar 5, 2022
    6
    "Vampyr has a fantastic narrative filled with layered NPCs that are a joy to interact with, interesting quests, meaningful choices, and stellar voice acting. However, it is let down by a myriad of technical issues and dire combat. For anyone out there looking for an RPG focused on Vampires, I would highly recommend this game – but play it on Story Mode difficulty so you don’t have to worry"Vampyr has a fantastic narrative filled with layered NPCs that are a joy to interact with, interesting quests, meaningful choices, and stellar voice acting. However, it is let down by a myriad of technical issues and dire combat. For anyone out there looking for an RPG focused on Vampires, I would highly recommend this game – but play it on Story Mode difficulty so you don’t have to worry about the garbage combat or having to reload after an unexpected death."

    https://theeliteinstitute.net/2021/04/30/vampyr/    … Expand
  19. Bennyballz23
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    I think its a very good game i have it on 2 consoles. Great vibe, good vampyr game.
    I love it. And alwas that.. its better on ps or pc or xbox yes we know the graphic are beter.. we dont care as switch players its a good game and on the go its great. A good rpg in a big city on the go perfect for me. Im having a blast of a time.
  20. The_Pharcyde
    Jan 31, 2022
    5
    this game is on the fence for me. it does have a great story, but the graphics on the switch port is just ps1 quality. the graphics ruins the fun the game has in the story as everyone looks like a boiled potato. i expected more from the port as it was done by the same people who did the witcher 3 port for switch, and the graphics looked amazing. Buy it for the story, and nothing else
  21. cHarlimf
    Sep 18, 2022
    3
    I tried to playit, but it takes for ever in the loading screens, you cant even go from a point in the map to another with out watching at least 2 loading screens
  22. Pumpkinf
    Jul 9, 2023
    0
    Horrible port for Nintendo Switch. Bad graphics, bad textures, frame drops, one of the worst nintendo switch ports.

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Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Gaming Age
    Jun 1, 2020
    67
    If you’re looking for a game on the go that’ll last you a few dozen hours (if you’re the completionist type), Vampyr delivers that. But that also means spending a few dozen hours with a game that’s not particularly interesting, and I don’t know why you’d want to bother with that.
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  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Dec 18, 2019
    70
    The port appears to be faithful to the original 2018 game, so if you enjoyed your time with that, London is yours to explore on the go. But I would be hesitant to recommend this game to most people, especially to those who expect a Life Is Strange-like experience from Dontnod. That being said, if a stale combat experience wouldn’t distract you from a strong narrative or if you are especially fascinated by the vampire aesthetic and its attached dilemmas, Vampyr might just be worth sinking your teeth into on Nintendo Switch.
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  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Dec 18, 2019
    70
    The port appears to be faithful to the original 2018 game, so if you enjoyed your time with that, London is yours to explore on the go. But I would be hesitant to recommend this game to most people, especially to those who expect a Life Is Strange-like experience from Dontnod. That being said, if a stale combat experience wouldn’t distract you from a strong narrative or if you are especially fascinated by the vampire aesthetic and its attached dilemmas, Vampyr might just be worth sinking your teeth into on Nintendo Switch.
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