Vambrace: Cold Soul

 Xbox One
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Xbox Tavern
    Aug 28, 2019
    79
    There’s a lot to like about Vambrace: Cold Soul. From the gorgeous art work, through the brilliant world building and atmosphere to the deeply involved systems at play, there’s clearly been some love poured into this game. The difficulty – especially early on – and the obscure nature of some elements of the HUD are the main snags in an otherwise brilliant bit of software. If you’ve got the time (and patience), there’s a brilliant experience to be had here.

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5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Sep 11, 2019
    7
    Vambrace: cold soul as an gripping 2D RPG with an extremely extensive story that is thrilling and captivating. the world of vambrace: coldVambrace: cold soul as an gripping 2D RPG with an extremely extensive story that is thrilling and captivating. the world of vambrace: cold soul has a very a engaging and interesting map design with almost all npc's having custom dialog for a certain area. i personally think a new player could be over-welled with the tutorial at the start of the game much like what i was due to how many controls there are. the tutorial also feels cramped and doesn't allow the player to do one thing multiple times to get used to that part of the controls. although the the tutorial is very condensed i do feel that the game has a well thought out story with lots of side quests and other types of content that all add up to the whole plot of the game. the art style is also amazing i can definitely tell that the artists took heavy inspiration from the Japanese art style of anime and put there own twist on the art style that makes it fell unique but yet very familiar. the combat in the game is quite easy to get the hang of when attacking but trying to heal while in combat can feel like a severe task because the controls for the inventory are quite confusing. in conclusion i would say that the controls are abut confusing at first but are some what manageable and this game has a very extensive plot that will surely grip any RPG fan.… Full Review »
  2. Awanka
    Nov 18, 2020
    6
    The combat and dungeon exploration is kind of like Darkest Dungeon, but it follows a much more linear progression. The combat is also "much"The combat and dungeon exploration is kind of like Darkest Dungeon, but it follows a much more linear progression. The combat is also "much" more simplified, which isn't to say that it's bad, but it lacks the character development options and delightful complexities of DD. On the other hand, it's kind of nice to just build a party and go in without thinking about it too much.

    The sticking points for me are that Vambrace: CS is "much" easier than DD, so the combat becomes dully routine after a while. Also there are some points in the game where you get forced into long side-tracks for the sake of the narrative. These can be kind of frustrating.

    All-in-all, I had a fun enough time, but I wasn't eager for more when it ended.    … Full Review »
  3. Daelus
    Aug 20, 2020
    5
    Very clearly a wannabe Darkest Dungeon that tries to copy it in almost every way (right down to many of the EXACT same curios) but it is notVery clearly a wannabe Darkest Dungeon that tries to copy it in almost every way (right down to many of the EXACT same curios) but it is not nearly as good at any of them. It is a very small game and fairly short While I am predisposed to like a DD clone this game fails badly in 2 ways; first the NPCs in your party are static, they cannot level' secondly and most importantly, RNG dominates this game and includes actual survival in that you REQUIRE campsites to survive the dungeons yet you can go through several dungeons that lack any and therefore you will die to frostbite with no ability to do anything but start the level over.....disgusting take on "roque-like:!… Full Review »
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