Vigil: The Longest Night

 Switch
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Dec 17, 2020
    85
    Vigil: The Longest Night absolutely holds its own, both in 2D adventure games, as well as in the glut of Souls-alikes that have emerged in recent years. It’s fast, fun and rewarding to players who manage to overcome the initial similarities to FROM Software’s series, and manages to carve its own unique take on the formula, with strong narrative and combat hooks to support it. If only those load times could let us get to the action sooner.
  2. Video Chums
    Oct 28, 2020
    80
    If you loved Salt and Sanctuary then Vigil: The Longest Night will certainly impress with its tight gameplay and captivating world.
  3. Universo Nintendo
    Dec 19, 2020
    70
    Vigil: The Longest Night has incredible art and a fantastic set. The common enemies and the scenarios are a bit repetitive, but the bosses make up for it in visuals, creativity and immersion, in addition to bringing great combat. Some gameplay and level design flaws can discourage exploration in search of unknown places of the map, but the thought-provoking story and well-crafted side quests make the game worthwhile in spite of everything.
  5. Starbit
    Nov 4, 2020
    70
    Vigil: The Longest Night is an interesting metroidvania-type with a gorgeous-looking visual world and some intense combat moments. It's also unfortunately affected by long loading times and some technical issues which could really use an update to correct. All in all, a good work but which needs some tweaking on its technical aspects in order to stand out among its peers in the Nintendo Switch catalogue.
  6. Nintendo Life
    Oct 26, 2020
    70
    Vigil: The Longest Night isn't the toughest Metroidvania you'll encounter on Switch – nor does it possess the most interesting plot – but it has plenty of secrets to uncover even after you've finished it; it's just a shame that Switch owners have to endure a host of technical problems, such as long load times and an inconsistent frame rate. These unfortunate issues aren't enough to totally sink the game, however; if you're in the market for more Metroidvania goodness and you like your games dark, grimy and gothic, then it's certainly worth a look.
  7. Meristation
    Oct 22, 2020
    70
    Salt and Sanctuary spiritual heir, Vigil: The Longest Night may be small and simple, but it's still a good experience with a fascinating universe, story and bestiary. Hopefully it will fix the loading times and errors soon.

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 27
  3. Negative: 9 out of 27
  1. WWWW223
    Nov 6, 2020
    3
    Lots of bugs. It takes super long time to change weapons and the game might crash. Also, the loading is too slow. I cannot play the game underLots of bugs. It takes super long time to change weapons and the game might crash. Also, the loading is too slow. I cannot play the game under the language, Chinese(Simplified). It will skip all dialogues and CGs. It seems the game developers didn't finish this part.… Full Review »
  2. Mpakalis
    Oct 19, 2020
    3
    The game is broken . Too many crushes,lost save files data .
    Also I try to change the buttons ,and he save the confirm choice and the back    The game is broken . Too many crushes,lost save files data .
    Also I try to change the buttons ,and he save the confirm choice and the back choise at the same button (A) so now I can’t even load my file ! He take only the back choice and the confirm choice Disappear !    … Full Review »
  3. Spoontastic
    Oct 22, 2020
    1
    The game has crashed several times while doing the most mundane thing like changing weapons. the problem is, it reverts to the last save whenThe game has crashed several times while doing the most mundane thing like changing weapons. the problem is, it reverts to the last save when you closed the game, not your last save. So if you havent closed the software in 10 hours...well there goes that 10 hours. it blows my mind that they would not have the saves go directly to the system immediately instead of when you close the game....and obviously it'd be nice for the game to not crash constantly, but I wouldn't mind that so much if I could ACTUALLY LOAD MY SAVE AFTERWARD!!! (I just lost about 8 hours and I'm never playing this stupid game again. And it's a shame because when it's working, its a great game.… Full Review »
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