Vampyr

 Xbox One
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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 175 Ratings

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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Jun 11, 2018
    8
    I love anything to do with vampires and I’ve been that way ever since I was a child, so as you can imagine Vampyr piqued my interest from the moment it was first announced. Thankfully Vampyr ticks a lot of boxes for me and even though it has a few shortcomings I was able to look past these because for me they got the important aspects and mechanics spot on. Something I was hoping this gameI love anything to do with vampires and I’ve been that way ever since I was a child, so as you can imagine Vampyr piqued my interest from the moment it was first announced. Thankfully Vampyr ticks a lot of boxes for me and even though it has a few shortcomings I was able to look past these because for me they got the important aspects and mechanics spot on. Something I was hoping this game had was a decent story, and thankfully the story was excellent. I was hooked from start to finish because the story had a dark and mysterious vibe that resonated throughout and the characters that were in the story were very intriguing to say the least. I was also very impressed with the world in which the game takes place because exploring this fantastic world never became dull. The main reason why it didn’t become dull is because there was always something to do and the side quests were always fun to undertake, which is great. The gameplay on the whole has a lot of variety going for it and the investigating mechanics have been very well done. Investigating never seemed to get boring and it was always a pleasure making the choices you have to make in the game because these choices actually matter in the grand scheme of things. Whilst I really enjoyed making the choices I had to make it would’ve been nice to have had a little bit more freedom with them, but thankfully this is only a small gripe. My biggest gripe with this game came in the form of the compass that guides you to where you’re meant to go. The problem is that the compass never guided me to where I had to go correctly and this did make me become frustrated from time to time. Despite my frustration with this aspect of the game I was however able to look past it quite easily thanks to the game’s excellent combat. The combat in the game was fun to say the least and the best thing is that it did more than enough to satisfy me. If you’re wondering about the presentation side of the game then you’ll be pleased to know that they get quite a bit right, but it’s not all plain sailing. Visually the game can look quite ugly at times and there is definitely a distinct lack of polish here, especially when it comes to the technichal side of the game. The sound design though has been done extremely well and the very good voice acting combined with the tense atmosphere makes things very immersive, which is great. At the end of the day as far as AA game’s go Vampyr is a very good addition and even though it doesn’t have all the glamour a AAA title has I thoroughly recommend that you add this title to your game library.… Expand
  2. flaviofearn
    Apr 23, 2019
    8
    Great story! Probably one of the best games in exploring this Vampire World, and we do not have a lot for sure! Gameplay is ok if you're familiar with the Souls style. Some influences from The Witcher franchise is also obvious and the conversations are amazing! the only big problem on the XOne version is that the loading time that is long and also happens more than it should.
  3. Drakeula
    Jun 6, 2018
    9
    The game would be a solid 10 if it had that AAA budget polish it truly deserves! I love the in depth lore and how everything is so connected with the many interesting NPC’s and beautifully crafted level design.
  4. Lodge1960
    Jun 17, 2018
    8
    I was too harsh in my last review, so, after playing it for longer I am submitting this update. This is an intriguing idea and is quite enjoyable game. The developers have gone some way to nailing the dark foreboding atmosphere of early 20th century London in the grip of Spanish flu. I like the idea of the payoff between helping people as a doctor and your thirst for blood as a vampire, orI was too harsh in my last review, so, after playing it for longer I am submitting this update. This is an intriguing idea and is quite enjoyable game. The developers have gone some way to nailing the dark foreboding atmosphere of early 20th century London in the grip of Spanish flu. I like the idea of the payoff between helping people as a doctor and your thirst for blood as a vampire, or should I say “vampyr”. (This actually creates quite a palpable dilemma. I really want to see the area improve but I am a vampire after all and the lure of all those experience points is proving too much for me!) I haven’t noticed much slowdown. One negative is that I constantly feel that I am running along linear dungeon corridors as of old school video games. You cant really go off the beaten path much to explore. It feels like London is a film set and you are an actor. None of the doors open unless they are linked in some way to the plot for example. Also, I can instantly warp to some high balconies or ledges using my vampire ability but my character is frequently defeated by other 2 foot high walls or pile of boxes I can’t even step over for some reason. London is not quite “real” if you know what I mean. In addition, I can’t understand why all the characters I talk to seem to bob up and down as if they are marionettes suspended on strings. Having said that, it’s different and it’s drawing me in.… Expand
  5. kraenk
    Jun 5, 2018
    8
    I‘d take more of this over most AAA multiplat rehash’s of established franchises any day of the week. This game may have some flaws, but it has a soul and dares to create something different, tell a story with deep moral choices and a unique atmosphere.
    I'm loving every minute of this game and chances are you most likely will, if you’re a fan of Dontnod‘s earlier work and try to take this    I‘d take more of this over most AAA multiplat rehash’s of established franchises any day of the week. This game may have some flaws, but it has a soul and dares to create something different, tell a story with deep moral choices and a unique atmosphere.
    I'm loving every minute of this game and chances are you most likely will, if you’re a fan of Dontnod‘s earlier work and try to take this game for what it is.
    Sadly the game performs not so well on base X1.    … Expand
  6. The_Rick
    Jun 26, 2018
    9
    I initially had my doubts about picking up Vampyr. I can happily say that all of those doubts have been dispelled though. The story is positively compelling and always brings me coming back to London to see it through. Every quest you complete immerses you further into the world that you're playing through. There have been moments where I've completely lost track of time playing this game,I initially had my doubts about picking up Vampyr. I can happily say that all of those doubts have been dispelled though. The story is positively compelling and always brings me coming back to London to see it through. Every quest you complete immerses you further into the world that you're playing through. There have been moments where I've completely lost track of time playing this game, purely because I was so entrenched in continuing on Dr. Reid's story.

    The game play is also a lot better than I expected from a non-AAA game. The use of hints (found out by exploring or talking to NPCs) to unlock further branches in conversation is a nice touch that makes it feel like you're accomplishing something whenever you talk to an NPC. It's not just the same A, B, C, or D conversation options. With the hints, you can really get to know the person you're talking to and it makes them seem a lot more three dimensional than the usual random NPC.

    The most interesting element of the game play has to be the game difficulty being decided by your actions in game. I don't want to spell out the whole deal, but just know this: If you want to play as a true good character who doesn't indulge in his vampire nature, be prepared to die a whole lot.

    Speaking of dying, the combat is also done rather well. You have a plethora of weapons and vampire powers that you can utilize to dispatch your foes, and they all are fairly great to use. The combat flows pretty naturally, with a variety of enemies that keep you on your toes and adjusting tactics during combat. I do have one small gripe about the enemies though. i've noticed that they are programmed to only stay within a certain area. If you smack one and run away, they'll chase you about 100 meters or so, then just stare at you and walk back to where they were, allowing you some cheap shots on them with your revolver. That's just a small gripe that really doesn't take away from the whole experience though.

    Overall, I'd say this is worth a buy or at least a rent. If you want to play something challenging and fulfilling, then passing up this game would be a huge mistake.    … Expand
  7. Ishmaul
    Jun 6, 2018
    8
    Vampyr
    Sherlock Holmes of the undead
    This game is a 3rd person action/adventure/mystery rpg where the protagonist is Dr. Reid. A young aspiring physician during the 1918 flu epidemic. Life was cut short for this young doctor and basically waking up with little to no memory of the incident that would change his umm life forever. After a tragic beginning the game jumps right into the    Vampyr
    Sherlock Holmes of the undead

    This game is a 3rd person action/adventure/mystery rpg where the protagonist is Dr. Reid. A young aspiring physician during the 1918 flu epidemic. Life was cut short for this young doctor and basically waking up with little to no memory of the incident that would change his umm life forever. After a tragic beginning the game jumps right into the training to be an effective creature of the night and funny enough a detective.

    Enemies are everywhere with the antagonist of the story in the hero's mind trying to influence his latest protégé on the "dark side" while he is fighting is still human nature against the unquenchable thirst that is driving him.

    Decisions do matter in this game and the biggest one is whether or not to feed. This game has a very interesting difficulty setting that changes depending on whether you indulge in your dark instincts.

    Pros- The story is captivating and being a doctor you slowly care about the state of your patients and your city. Do you save lives to improve London or devour your way through this historical time period? The combat has lots of variances with different types of weapons and skills you can acquire.
    The leveling system is unique and similar to most rpgs but the new twist really can affect the way you play. Finally, the environment really puts you in this time period not only with the buildings but the illness, the people, the mannerism and attitudes. One can feel the state of London during one of the deadliest plagues to hit in recent history.

    Cons - the loading screens are long and tedious
    the graphics seem a tad outdated compared to other titles that have been released recently but only by a minor standpoint.
    The detective work can seem a slow unnecessary aspect of the game but helps the characters grow and put the time period into perspective

    I would rate this game as above average with loads of potential and a step in the right direction for this genre where combat isn't the sole aspect of the game. I would say it is a must buy for any crime/mystery enthusiasts at least rent this game and try it out and see what surprises are awaiting you in this supernatural adaptation of London that most only have read about in classic novels.    … Expand
  8. Stopdumbingdown
    Mar 11, 2020
    9
    a true underrated game

    story, voice-acting, pace, time period/setting/locale, artwork all great stuff! combat? very fluid IF you know how to build synergistic mechanics with your playstyle. otherwise, it will be “clunky” as the foolish mistakenly whine the combat fits the game perfectly and the skills add great subtlety and depth combat is fluid, fast and you dont lose    a true underrated game

    story, voice-acting, pace, time period/setting/locale, artwork all great stuff!

    combat? very fluid IF you know how to build synergistic mechanics with your playstyle. otherwise, it will be “clunky” as the foolish mistakenly whine

    the combat fits the game perfectly and the skills add great subtlety and depth

    combat is fluid, fast and you dont lose progress
    as with dark souls, learning from your mistakes and the enemy tendencies is key

    as well, nicely unique with this game is that i get to control the difficulty by my in-game choices: play the embracing killing vampire and the game gets easy; no-kill runs means a much harder game thankfully
    as well, one can choose to upgrade their weapons or not to further increase the challenge
    being out-leveled by 10+ is great fun!

    feel like doing some combat then go for it
    want to search the environment and talk to characters at a slower pace then you can (you do NOT have to constantly fight mobs except at specific story dictated points)

    hidden stuff everywhere for those like me who love exploring all nooks

    almost zero bugs/glitches outside of a couple side quests
    multiple playthroughs and styles of play
    great Sound
    good graphics (graphic whores laughed at then ignored)
    no framerate issues

    story is great; NOTHING in the story was weird or forced IF you pay attention (those who say it was are proving their inattentiveness)
    the game doesnt attempt to “surprise twist” at any point, again, if you were paying attention and have critical thinking skills

    my biggest gripe is the hint and conversation choices: they are most often blind guesses and with limited and/or FORCED choices and branching that doesnt make sense, especially, once youve made a prior choice

    for example: as usual, liberal Regressive morals/politics do NOT allow an anti-sodomite pathway, which, half the world knows is not normal or ok. anti-gun idiocy. yappin about skin color. foolish feminism. laughably naive anti-death penalty.

    and, of course, anti-God and anti-religion. but, pro-occult, lol.

    or, picking a generic path but only getting further hints by choosing another path that makes no sense after that first line of questioning or again, forced acceptance of the developers’ Real-life obtrusive, short-sighted and degenerate moral/political beliefs to further ones VIDEO game progression

    DISGRACEFUL and idiotic

    i certainly am excited for vampyr2 and hope it takes this great base and packs it with more of everything as a hopefully greater budget dictates

    length? a good 50+hours for the explorers (second runs and challenge runs increases longevity significantly if that isnt enough for you)

    this game is Underrated because so many declare that it is 7-ish for the most foolish reasons and one can easily PROVE those dimwitted beliefs false and that this unique game is superb in almost all meaningful categories.

    8.5 minimum

    * as always, DO NOT cheat! looking up the answers and locations spoils the game and you will NEVER have that first run again! *

    ** i absolutely suggest playing on Hard, picking a roleplay (pick choices that confirm your predetermined roleplay and conscience), choosing accordingly (pick your hints, Ys and conversations) and doing a no-kill run first **    … Expand
  9. Paulo969
    Oct 1, 2018
    9
    Simplesmente brilhante. A intereçao com as personagens deste mundo é muito elaborada e complexa. O combate é bastante satisfatorio, fazendo lembrar por vezes bloodborne. Mais uma masterpiece desta editora depois do já brilhante Remenber Me. Obrigatorio.
  10. bhussain
    Oct 17, 2018
    8
    Vampyr is a deeply ambitious game that DontNod certainly know what they want to achieve but fail to hit it by a margin. The games open world design is very frustrating which brings down the rating but the story, characters, choice system and combat (once you get used to it) makes the game one I certainly will play again and one that is a must play for everyone else.
    Also I love violent    Vampyr is a deeply ambitious game that DontNod certainly know what they want to achieve but fail to hit it by a margin. The games open world design is very frustrating which brings down the rating but the story, characters, choice system and combat (once you get used to it) makes the game one I certainly will play again and one that is a must play for everyone else.
    Also I love violent games and never have I felt remorse for killing A.I until I played Vampyr. So Congratulations DontNod for the guilt!    … Expand
  11. Smarta24
    Jan 1, 2019
    8
    I picked up this game for a 5-day rental and so far I've been very impressed by the storyline and the ability's, however, I find it very frustrating that the game load respawns, scene cuts and even door usage are so long.
  12. Wellbrasil
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    História muito boa, jogabilidade muito boa, os poderes do personagem principal são muito legais e os gráficos são bons.
  13. Nikkury
    Sep 5, 2019
    8
    Apesar do excesso de loading e a demora deles serem um pouco frustrante e prejudicarem um pouco a experiência, a estória é mecânicas do jogo compensam. A movimentação é um pouco travada, mas o combate não é tão ruim e chega a ser fluido em locais abertos.
  14. Sonec
    Mar 6, 2020
    8
    Es una obra de culto realizado con mimo y humildad. Requiere paciencia, una hora mínimo de juego. Pues no te va a enganchar de primeras por su aspecto gráfico y movimientos espectaculares. Te atrapará su historia, su protagonista y su ambientación. Es un rpg simple pero más táctico de lo que parece.
  15. Ekon
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    Vampyr is the most under rated game in the Xbox library. This game is eerie, creepy, scary and will give you chills time and time again as you explore the dreary and abysmal streets, buildings and sewers that are scattered throughout the four boroughs of London. Dr. Jonathan Reid is the brilliant surgeon and powerful vampire you will be playing and you can make him as good or evil asVampyr is the most under rated game in the Xbox library. This game is eerie, creepy, scary and will give you chills time and time again as you explore the dreary and abysmal streets, buildings and sewers that are scattered throughout the four boroughs of London. Dr. Jonathan Reid is the brilliant surgeon and powerful vampire you will be playing and you can make him as good or evil as you wish. You can kill ANY four characters and get the 2nd best ending. The real challenge is to kill no one and get the best ending. Once you kill a 5th person you automatically get the 1st bad ending and once you kill a 9th person you will get the worst ending, which involves the doctor being a bloodthirsty monster. In the 'good' endings a particular character survives, but not in the others. However, I've killed up to 16 people and still had all four neighborhoods still up and running at the end of the game. You just have to treat the sick folks right away. I love many of the characters and that's one of the big pluses for me. If you're looking for a good horror game and are fond of vampires in particular, then I think you may really like this one.… Expand
  16. GabFire
    Aug 10, 2020
    8
    É um jogo bacana, meio diferente com uma história bem intrigante, curti bastante e gostaria de uma continuação.
  17. EvgenyAgeev
    Jan 30, 2020
    10
    Ничего не ожидал от игры, не ждал её, в принципе ничего о ней не знал, возможно, именно по этой причине полученный игровой опыт я считаю одним из лучших, который я когда-либо получал. Не сказал бы, что я любитель играть в игры с субтитрами, а уровень знания мной английского языка остался на уровне 2 класса начальной школы, но Vampyr привлекла меня своей концепцией. Доктор Рид, участникНичего не ожидал от игры, не ждал её, в принципе ничего о ней не знал, возможно, именно по этой причине полученный игровой опыт я считаю одним из лучших, который я когда-либо получал. Не сказал бы, что я любитель играть в игры с субтитрами, а уровень знания мной английского языка остался на уровне 2 класса начальной школы, но Vampyr привлекла меня своей концепцией. Доктор Рид, участник войны, гениальный врач, если не лучший, то один из лучших в Лондоне, в один "прекрасный" момент становится вампиром. Обретя вторую жизнь, проснувшись в братской могиле, сходя с ума от обезвоживания, не понимая что происходит, случайно убивает свою сестру и полученный им дар становится его проклятьем. В процессе поиска своего создателя, Рид должен бороться с инфекцией Испанки, решать проблемы, свои и не только. Возможность выбора ответов в диалогах, а также действий, неизгладимо повлияет на вашу историю, а невозможность перепройти тот или иной отрывок добавляет веса каждому вашему решению. Сюжет игры захватывает от самого начала до последней секунды, а дополнительные миссии не только не вредят, а еще больше его раскрывают. Атмосфера просто отлично передает всю тяжесть той жизни в Лондоне, что показана в Vampyr, а механика игры всеми силами пытается сделать выбор о поедании того или иного персонажа настолько сложным, что порой даже в лице нехватки опыта на очередной апгрейд ты пойдешь и выполнишь миссию, а не просто съешь какого-нибудь персонажа.
    Геймплейно игра сделана таким образом, что не надоедает проходить её дважды, тратя на каждое прохождение более 40 часов. Ничего плохого про боевку сказать не могу (на самом деле могу, но я под таким впечатлением, что мне этого совсем не хочется), но и ничем выдающимся она не является. Похожая на ведьмака, но проще. Я считаю, игры нужно оценивать исходя из того, сколько удовольствия она тебе принесла, и эта игра мне принесла море удовольствия. Советую к приобретению. 10/10.    … Expand
  18. Duubz
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    Truly the most underrated and underappreciated video game out there, and one of my personal all-time favourites. The pinnacle of atmosphere. You play as a Doctor - someone sworn to protect those who have fallen to the plague - who has become a Vampire, now placed in a bloodthirsty moral dilemma of upkeeping his Hippocratic Oath and saving lives, or satisfying his thirst.

    Each scene is    Truly the most underrated and underappreciated video game out there, and one of my personal all-time favourites. The pinnacle of atmosphere. You play as a Doctor - someone sworn to protect those who have fallen to the plague - who has become a Vampire, now placed in a bloodthirsty moral dilemma of upkeeping his Hippocratic Oath and saving lives, or satisfying his thirst.

    Each scene is crafted with so much affection and attention to detail, with cinematography as beautiful as something you'd see at a Sundance Film Festival. The soundtrack is absolutely incredible. If Vampyr as a game is underrated, then it's an absolute travesty that the soundtrack to this game is not at the forefront of some music in video games award ceremony. The moody, noir style disease-stricken London of post WWI is expertly crafted. It all comes together to create such a unique, powerful ATMOSPHERE that is just hard to describe.

    The game perhaps isn't quite for everyone which is where the mixed reviews come in. It requires a lot of investment from the player in order to get the most out of it, it's not something to blindly rush through to get to the ending. Likewise, the combat is far from the most polished system, but it's also far from the main focus, which is the brilliant writing and narrative, coupled with a unique and borderline innovative video game concept of having the choice to kill or spare every single minor or and major NPC in the game.    … Expand
  19. Klophield
    Jun 9, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Très bon jeu narratif. Attention beaucoup de dialogues au début ce qui peut être un peu frustrant quand on a envie d'action.
    Vampyr est en monde semi ouvert et vous laisse la possibilité de faire des victimes ou non sur votre chemin. Ce choix peut vraiment changer votre histoire.. Personnellement en ne tuant personne la difficulté de la progression était accrue on regrettera cependant le manque de surprise sur le boss de fin, boss qui d'ailleurs est un des ennemis les plus facile du jeu J'ai adoré passer toutes ces heures aux côtés du docteur Reed. L'immersion dans un Londres rongé par la maladie et le crime. était incroyable.    … Expand

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#23 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2018
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#46 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2018

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jul 23, 2018
    70
    Atmospheric taste of life as a vamp, nicely balanced between action and investigation. [Aug 2018, p.88]
  2. AusGamers
    Jul 6, 2018
    68
    Without a majority of the characters, the time between the major story beats would be particularly dull without anyone to talk to or side quests to complete. To take the evil path and embrace the vampire side of Jonathan, is to kill what life there is in Vampyr. Although it is important that there are consequences to your actions, some of which do have an immediate impact to the world, there isn’t enough to balance it out and make being evil fun or interesting.
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  3. Impulsegamer
    Jul 5, 2018
    60
    Vampyr is worth digging up out of its crypt and giving it a go. It will satisfy the fans of all things Vampire.
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