Victor Vran is an action role-playing video game developed by the Bulgarian independent development studio Haemimont Games. Victor Vran is published on Steam by EuroVideo Medien. It entered Steam Early Access in February 2015[1] and the final version was released in July 2015.[2] The setting of the game resembles Gothic-fantasy fairy tale where both magic and science have a place in the world. The title exited early access on July 24, 2015.[3] An updated port titled Victor Vran: Overkill Edition was released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on 6 June 2017,[4][5] and a Nintendo Switch port was released on August 28, 2018.[6] A version of the original game was made available for Amazon Luna on 20 October 2020.[7]
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| Developer(s) | Haemimont Games |
| Publisher(s) | EuroVideo Medien[a] |
| Director(s) | Gabriel Dobrev |
| Designer(s) | Boyan Ivanov Boian Spasov |
| Programmer(s) | Ivaylo Todorov |
| Artist(s) | Nelson Inomvan |
| Composer(s) | George Strezov |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows OS X Linux PlayStation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch Amazon Luna |
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| Genre(s) | Action role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Setting edit
The player assumes the role of Victor Vran, a demon hunter who arrives in the fantasy city of Zagoravia, to help its inhabitants fight off a demon infestation of unknown origin.
Gameplay edit
The combat of Victor Vran combines action RPG elements and reaction-based moves which allow the player to dodge attacks and avoid damage. The game features jump mechanic which is used in combat and in solving vertical puzzles and reaching secret map areas.[8]
The hero - Victor Vran - has no specific character class. Players can tweak their character by changing freely different weapon classes, consumable items (e.g. potions or bombs) and spell-like demon powers. Destiny cards and hero outfits grant various passive abilities. Each weapon class offers one basic and two special attacks which can be combined for special bonuses and effects.[8]
The game world is divided in large areas representing the districts and the surroundings of the city of Zagoravia and adjacent dungeons. Each area has 5 specific challenges which grant various rewards upon completion. The player can tweak the difficulty on every area and dungeon by using special Hex items which grant buffs and bonuses to the enemies within.
Victor Vran features cooperative multiplayer.[9]
Additional content edit
During Gamescom 2014 it was announced[10] that a Motörhead expansion for Victor Vran is being developed. The first DLC pack entitled Motörhead Through the Ages was released on 6 June 2017, along with another DLC pack entitled Fractured Worlds.[5]
Reception edit
Victor Vran received generally positive reviews from critics upon release. Aggregate review website Metacritic assigned a score of 75/100 based on 42 reviews for Windows, and 77/100 for Xbox One based on 4 critic reviews.[11]
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | (PC) 75/100[16] (XONE) 77/100[17] Overkill Edition (PS4) 76/100[18] (XONE) 79/100[19] (NS) 82/100[20] |
| Publication | Score |
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| Nintendo Life |   [13] |
| Nintendo World Report | 9/10[15] |
| PC Gamer (US) | 82/100[12] |
| Push Square | [14] |
Notes edit
- ^ Switch version published by Wired Productions.
References edit
- ^ Makuch, Eddie (20 February 2015). "Diablo-Like "Intense" Action RPG Victor Vran Hits PC". GameSpot. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ^ "Victor Vran: Multiplayer Monster-Mashing Mayhem!". Gamasutra. 2 April 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ^ Estrada, Marcus (2 July 2015). "Victor Vran Gets Final Update Ahead of Official Steam Launch". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ^ Victor Vran [@victorvran] (15 May 2017). "@KBopadoo Hi, all versions for consoles, digital and physical, will release on June 6th 2017" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "Victor Vran | Home".
- ^ "Victor Vran: Overkill Edition Brings The Late, Great Lemmy From Motörhead To Switch". Nintendo Life. 8 February 2018. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
- ^ Gartenberg, Chaim (20 October 2020). "Hands-on with Amazon's Luna game streaming service". The Verge. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ a b Walker, Paul (23 February 2015). "Victor Vran: Early Access Impressions". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ^ Smith, Adam (3 April 2015). "The Incredible ARGs Of Victor Vran Helsing". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ^ Sliwinski, Alexander (14 August 2014). "Motorhead expansion planned for Victor Vran". Joystiq. Engadget. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ^ "Victor Vran for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ^ Birnbaum, Ian (13 August 2015). "Victor Vran review". PC Gamer. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ "Victor Vran: Overkill Edition Review (Switch)". Nintendo Life. 3 September 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ "Victor Vran: Overkill Edition Review (Switch)". Nintendo Life. 3 September 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ "Victor Vran: Overkill Edition (Switch) Review". Nintendo World Report. 3 September 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ "Victor Vran for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ "Victor Vran for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ "Victor Vran for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ "Victor Vran for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ "Victor Vran for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 22 July 2022.