The beauty of video games is that there is a precise schedule of releases available. Useful for organizing expenses for Elden Ring or planning a schedule to play Lost Ark non-stop for a week. Then suddenly, a game that saves us hours and money arrives. Take today the example of vampire survivors.
This title, released on November 17, 2021 in early access on Steam, has built up a legion of fans through word of mouth. Without a publisher or specialist in indie experiences like Devolver or Team 17 having worked on the game, Vampire Survivors is one of the first successes of 2022.
What is Vampire Survivors?
Vampire Survivors is a game that brings together the arcade of old bubblethell games with roguelite and roguelike that have been so prevalent in the indie sphere over the past decade. The game puts us in the shoes of a vampire hunter, who goes to a nightmarish place to get rid of endless hordes made of all kinds of abominations.
In terms of gameplay, the game consists of moving the character around the plane in aerial view, while he automatically attacks with all kinds of weapons. Whips, holy water, bibles or magic are part of an arsenal that improves as you progress through the levels. Each level passed allows you to choose between 3 to 4 improvements, thus creating a playable loop very similar to another success of independent games: Loop Hero.
Along with this, there are many progression systems outside of the game, such as different characters, permanent and unlockable upgrades through hidden achievements that help expand and complement the captivating experience offered by Vampire Survivors. In short, you won’t be able to stop playing.
An unexpected success at only 2 euros
The game is currently the 17th most played game on Steam, ahead of titans like FIFA, Warframe, Terraria and even the mega-production New World, with a total of 56,835 concurrent players. Its user peak peaks at 62,140 players, and dates from a few days ago, so we can expect it to be exceeded soon.
The most striking thing is that the game only costs €2.34. Sure, the game’s graphics and gameplay are very simplistic, but it’s the cleverness of the latter that makes this amount of money truly absurd. The joy it brings far exceeds the price paid.
Luca, the successful developer with 1600 followers
Puncle, the nickname used by the developer with 7 years of professional experience in the video game and web creation sector called Luca, is a creator still unknown to the general public in the sector. About him, not much is known, except what is written on his website which is full of small projects similar to Vampire Survivors.
The game can be purchased on Steam for 2.34 euros. But when you see that an hour has just passed in what seemed like 10 minutes, you will understand the charm of Vampire Survivors.
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