Vampyr - Xbox One

Hey Everyone, I wanted to finish the game before giving a review so now that I have finished it, here goes: The game is a lot of fun for the powers and combat. I like how the game gives you choices throughout the storyline. The missions are interesting at some points but I started to feel like all the battles were just fillers. I went the evil path and it was VERY easy to defeat all the bosses with the powers I leveled up. Some people online have said it is harder for the final boss if you are majorly leveled up but I found that wasn’t the case. I found it was relatively easy and never even used the health/stamina/blood syringes that you can create for a boost. I was really surprised. Maybe it will be harder for a “good” play through? Anyways, the critics are correct that there are glitches at some points during the game and the loading screens can be ridiculous in length and bountiful. Other than that, it wasn’t bad. I don’t have an internet connection so I didn’t download the updates/patches so my game probably was one of the few lucky vanilla versions to escape the bad glitches of freezing frames and game crashes. The conversations can get a little bit tedious as you are playing but it was interesting to hear about the characters stories. Maybe wait a little bit to buy until they fix all of the glitches the game has. Unless you get lucky like me, install the game and play offline the whole time making sure you don’t connect your console to the internet until you are done playing the game.

This game was created from the same developers who worked on Life is Strange. Its a cool game that lasted about 25-30 hours for me which included completing about 60% of the sidequests. The story is interesting but the gameplay can be tough especially if you try not to kill any of the important NPC’s. The fighting system is a bit clunky but doable. It was definitely fun to juggle as to who to kill or leave as is to complete their sidequests fully.

I bought this game on a whim, with only reading a few reviews. I wasn't really expecting much, and although this gaming isn't breaking any barriers or widely remembered, it is still worthy of attention. The concept is great, with heavy dark atmosphere enhanced by the voice acting and core mechanics. Lacks in story - bit droll and cliched - the animation/graphics are bit behind in development years, and the combat can be goofy, but again, worth a play through definitely.

I had really high hopes for this game. I won’t say that I’m disappointed but I will say I’m not totally impressed. The storyline is great. The combat is mediocre so far. The graphics should and could be a lot better considering it’s 2018.... At the same time I have a love for vampires and third person hack and slash games... As I am leveling up I am enjoying the game more and more there is not much explanation in the beginning of the game nor are there tutorials so it took me a while to get the hang of everything but I think the game is going to get better and better and I still do you have hopes to fall in love with it.

This game has gotten some mixed reviews and I can say i understand. This game is a bit tedious in the beginning, but when you reach the second chapter it is very entertaining and becomes a metroidvaina type game only your a vampyr struggling with being good or evil. The struggle is real because of you kill innocents you become stronger and the game is more accessible but if you go for being good, the game is much more difficult. If you like games that are not typical then this is for you.

So far, I have about 10 hours into this game. It has a strong and compelling story line, as well as characters that I believe are going to be well developed. The only drawback that I can think of would be the complicated interaction system that plays out in the character background screen. This is a good game if you are not a fan of multiplayer online games.

With this innovative stroke of genius birthed by Dontnod Entertainment, you become Dr. Johnathan Reid, a once good-willed human doctor, turned night stalking vampire who now faces his own demons as you are the one left with the power to bring justice and order or death and destruction to England but know that one thing remains ever constant, and that is your vampiric and never-ending bloodlust, and with that comes the contant fret of just who will be your next victim you must feed from before It is too late...will you do what's right or give into your hunger and bloodlust? Whatever choices you make will be felt by all in this world and left entirely in your hands in this fantastic and fresh new adventure, this is a great game for anyone who enjoys a dark and well rounded action/adventure RPG, bring this one home today.

I'm not sure if I can articulate it any better than the title. It's like a perfect thesis description. LOL. If you're a fan of Life Is Strange franchise (or if you haven't, which you should be playing), you'll like this, but way more action, and blood.