Victor Vran ARPG

Item: Victor Vran ARPG
Rating: 76
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-04-04

Summary

Fluid combat with jumping and dodging mechanics.
Varied challenges and secrets to discover.
Appealing graphics and immersive atmosphere.
Enjoyable co-op multiplayer experience.
Unbalanced difficulty scaling leads to frustration.
Repetitive gameplay and shallow story.

Reviews (sample size): 214
Helpful reviews: 85%
Unhelpful reviews: 14%
Protest reviews: 1%

76%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
24%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 677
Negative points: 435
Gameplay points: 317
Perf. points: 28
Rec. points: 186
Misc points: 74

Point	Description	Importance
Fluid combat with jumping/dodging Description The game features fluid, dynamic combat with jumping and dodging, setting it apart from other ARPGs. Players praise the responsive controls and the ability to nimbly navigate environments and enemy attacks. The addition of jumping is a unique and welcome feature. Importance 95%	The game features fluid, dynamic combat with jumping and dodging, setting it apart from other ARPGs. Players praise the responsive controls and the ability to nimbly navigate environments and enemy attacks. The addition of jumping is a unique and welcome feature.	95%
Varied challenges and secrets Description The game provides a variety of challenges and secrets to discover throughout the maps. These challenges encourage exploration and replayability, rewarding players for completing them. The challenges add depth to the gameplay experience. Importance 69%	The game provides a variety of challenges and secrets to discover throughout the maps. These challenges encourage exploration and replayability, rewarding players for completing them. The challenges add depth to the gameplay experience.	69%
Good Diablo/Torchlight alternative Description Many reviewers compare the game favorably to Diablo and Torchlight, citing similar gameplay loops and satisfying loot collection. However, the game also introduces its own unique mechanics and a distinct style that differentiates it from its peers. The game is considered a solid entry in the ARPG genre. Importance 66%	Many reviewers compare the game favorably to Diablo and Torchlight, citing similar gameplay loops and satisfying loot collection. However, the game also introduces its own unique mechanics and a distinct style that differentiates it from its peers. The game is considered a solid entry in the ARPG genre.	66%
Appealing graphics and atmosphere Description The game features appealing graphics, a dark atmosphere, and a well-integrated soundtrack. The visuals are considered polished and fitting for the game's theme. The overall presentation enhances the immersive experience. Importance 65%	The game features appealing graphics, a dark atmosphere, and a well-integrated soundtrack. The visuals are considered polished and fitting for the game's theme. The overall presentation enhances the immersive experience.	65%
Enjoyable co-op multiplayer Description The game offers enjoyable and well-implemented co-op multiplayer, both online and local. Players can team up to tackle the campaign and challenges together. The shared progress and loot enhance the cooperative experience. Importance 63%	The game offers enjoyable and well-implemented co-op multiplayer, both online and local. Players can team up to tackle the campaign and challenges together. The shared progress and loot enhance the cooperative experience.	63%
Excellent voice acting (Geralt-like) Description The game features excellent voice acting, particularly the protagonist's inner voice, which is often compared to Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher series. The voice acting enhances the game's atmosphere and adds humor to the experience. Doug Cockle's performance is a highlight for many players. Importance 19%	The game features excellent voice acting, particularly the protagonist's inner voice, which is often compared to Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher series. The voice acting enhances the game's atmosphere and adds humor to the experience. Doug Cockle's performance is a highlight for many players.	19%
Transmutation (crafting) system Description The game includes a transmutation system for upgrading and customizing items. This system allows players to improve their gear and tailor it to their playstyle. The transmutation system adds depth to the item management aspect of the game. Importance 7%	The game includes a transmutation system for upgrading and customizing items. This system allows players to improve their gear and tailor it to their playstyle. The transmutation system adds depth to the item management aspect of the game.	7%
Highly praised Motorhead DLC Description The Motorhead DLC is highly praised, even by those who are not fans of the band. It adds new weapons, enemies, and environments to the game. The DLC is considered a worthwhile addition to the base game. Importance 6%	The Motorhead DLC is highly praised, even by those who are not fans of the band. It adds new weapons, enemies, and environments to the game. The DLC is considered a worthwhile addition to the base game.	6%
Good enemy variety Description The game features a good variety of enemies, keeping combat engaging and preventing monotony. Different zones have unique enemy types. The diverse range of enemies enhances the overall gameplay experience. Importance 5%	The game features a good variety of enemies, keeping combat engaging and preventing monotony. Different zones have unique enemy types. The diverse range of enemies enhances the overall gameplay experience.	5%
Solid Diablo-like experience Description The game is a solid entry in the Diablo-like genre, offering a casual yet challenging experience. The story is engaging and the gameplay is simple and clean. The game is a favorite for many hack and slash fans. Importance 5%	The game is a solid entry in the Diablo-like genre, offering a casual yet challenging experience. The story is engaging and the gameplay is simple and clean. The game is a favorite for many hack and slash fans.	5%