![]() ![]() While I enjoyed what the core of this game has to offer, I’m not sure how likely it is to draw in the more seasoned ARPG players out there. Things aren’t all sunshine and daisies with this game, however. ![]() Never straying too far from the “hack, slash, loot” mentality, Overkill Edtion delivers unto its players a generous helping of monster killing, goody collecting content over the span of its 40+ levels that, while admittedly lacking in depth, still ends up being enjoyable thanks to how varied many of its levels are from one another and, perhaps most especially, its decision to include optional (but worthwhile!) challenges and hidden treasure chests within said levels. When it comes to Overkill Edition‘s approach to the isometric ARPG, what you see is what you get. ![]() You can always invite (or coerce) your friends to the fray, as well! And this questionable interpretation is even more confusing when you throw in Overkill Edition‘s Mötorhead - which is all about heavy metal, rebellion, and “badassery” - and Fractured Worlds - which tells a story of Victor attempting to restore his lost humanity - DLC stories, which seem to almost entirely conflict with one another in terms of narration tone.ĭemon hunting doesn’t have to be a solo activity. The story felt very shallow, something that isn’t uncommon for loot-centric ARPGs, but Victor Vran‘s occasional over-indulgence in “edginess”, combined with its oddly placed “humor” (the “mysterious voice” that talks to Victor throughout the game is an especially good example of this) left me feeling very confused as to how I was supposed to actually interpret the story. While the story itself wasn’t confusing, there were times where I wasn’t entirely sure whether I was supposed to be taking the story seriously, and at face value, or if Victor Vran was - rather subtly, might I add - satirical in nature. Determined to both claim what he has been searching for and save his friend from the demonic clutches of the city in the process, Victor steps into Zagoravia - both aware of and ready for the many demons who will be standing in his way.ĭespite its undeniably gritty setup, I actually found it hard to take the story itself seriously at times - primarily due to the confusing way which it tended to play out. Rather, he was guided there by a letter from his longtime friend Adrian which claims that the city has “what he seeks”. Now Victor Vran finds himself in front of Zagoravia, but not for the sake of liberating it from demons as his demon hunting brothers-in-arms attempted to do. Seeking to restore the city to its former glory, many demon hunters have traveled to the city in order to slay its demonic captors - only to themselves be slain in the end. Victor Vran: Overkill Edition‘s primary campaign takes place in Zagoravia a once-beautiful and prosperous city which has now found itself completely overtaken by demons. Victor Vran starts out serious, but its narrative motives are somewhat questionable. But it’s fun, and it’s got a lot of content. It doesn’t do anything particularly innovative, nor will it most likely leave a lasting impression on you. Yes, Overkill Edition is yet another mindless looter. The only thing that really matters is shooting (or slicing, or smashing), grabbing loot - most of which you’ll never even touch - and wolfing down as much EXP and gold as you can get your pseudo-demonic little hands on. Victor Vran: Overkill Edition is the kind of game to let you wander off and do your own thing. And that’s exactly why titles like Victor Vran: Overkill Edition exist. I don’t care who you are, nor how much you claim to love story-driven games (because I’m right there with you) we all like to play mindlessly fun games sometimes. To simply play a game and not have to think about what you’re doing. Sometimes you just want to get into the thick of it. To kill hordes of monsters, and collect as much loot as possible. Sometimes, you don’t want to deal with plots that trigger pesky things like emotions or thoughts. It doesn’t matter if it comes from a JRPG like Persona 4 (the rest of them are amazing, too, so calm down), or a visual novel like Steins Gate a game that can hook me with a good story is one that I’ll likely remember forever. ![]()
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