V Rising

"V Rising successfully blends vampire tropes with survival crafting elements and action combat to create an immersive and oddly relaxing experience. Dodging the inconvenience of the sun as you expand your castle places you in the mindset of a young …"

"One of the best adventure survival ARPGs out there and one of the best vampire games ever: do you need anything else?"

"Thanks to its fantastic combination of action RPG, survival and vampirism, if you sink your teeth into V Rising you will be completely hooked (to the taste of blood) and you will not see the light of day again for …"

"V Rising is an incredible ARPG game with exceptional survival mechanics. almost every single aspect of this game, from combat to visuals, have been implemented perfectly."

"V Rising is as triumphant on PlayStation 5 as it is on PC. However, the only major downer on PS5 is needing to pay to play online, but that&s;s now a standard difference between PC and console gaming."

"V Rising&s;s surprising blend of genres manages to incorporate a vampire simulation no game has accomplished. Harvesting blood from foes and the innocent to not only strengthen your powers and your castle results in a satisfying, gothic fantasy."

"V Rising redefines the survival genre with its enthralling vampiric twist and rich, gothic landscapes, proving that being a vampire has never been more captivating."

"V Rising is easily one of the best survival and creation titles on the market, largely due to the great use of its world and setting, with a simplified design and quality to spare."

"V Rising makes being a vampire fun, with a great feeling of being both predator and prey. With plenty of challenges to face, both from the world and other players, alone or with friends."

"V Rising may not have the deepest survival game mechanics around, but that is hardly a problem. The experience crafted by Stunlock Studios manages to masterfully weave together mechanics from very different genres to provide an experience like any other …"

"Net of a technical sector that is not at the forefront and a playful structure that is sometimes repetitive, V Rising works and is the perfect mix between survival and action RPG."

"While I’ve mostly left survival crafting sims behind, V Rising feels different. The vampire hook is part of it, but the game’s design is a big factor. Building and murdering all tie together in one big progression tree. Moving from …"

"V Rising has a solid foundation and few interesting ideas, but hides them in the shadows of the games that inspired it."

"Even with its slightly unintuitive interface and occasionally-tedious boss encounters, V Rising does what so many survival-sandbox and loot-based RPGs alike get horribly wrong from the word go: having the base gameplay start from a point of enjoyment. While the …"

"On the surface, V Rising appears to be just another survival game, slathered with a different coat of paint. In many ways, it’s hard to argue otherwise. However, it manages to layer complex systems inspired by the popular mythology of …"

"While its time-consuming crafting aspects can take the bite out of the vampire fantasy, V Rising really does rise to the occasion with its excellent boss design and respectable ARPG combat."

"An even better version of one of the best Early Access survival games."

"V Rising offers something distinct, and pretty cookie cutter at the same time. It’s a survival game, but with a novel genre blend meant to attract a different kind of audience. There’s a lot of these, but V Rising brings …"

"When development on Battlerite stopped, I got sad. When I played the full version of V Rising, I was a little less sad because V Rising was a very fun survival game that reminded me of Battlerite. And building a …"

"V Rising, now out of early access, is much more addictive than befor, albeit with some minor rough edges."

"The PS5 version of V Rising is just as playable and compelling as the PC version, and you absolutely should play one or the other if possible."

"V Rising is a delicious duo of survival-crafting and action-RPG fun that puts the best of both worlds together without making either side fall flat."

"V Rising delivers an addictive experience that could entertain you for many hours to come. with agreat combat system a, amazing survival elements and complex base building features, V Rising is one of the most entertaining games I&s;ve played in …"

"Minor issues of pacing and controls aside, V Rising on PS5 is a more than worthy port. Its expressive customization options, unfolding combat mechanics, and flexible build options have made it a must-own for PC players, and now the same …"

"V Rising left Early Access after two years. Vampire Survival tempts with its juicy gameplay, atmosphere and online elements. However, this is not a title for lonely bloodsuckers, but for entire clans ready for an arduous grind and demanding bosses."

"V Rising found that perfect balance of building, combat, some lore and exploration—I would highly recommend it for RPG fans and vampire fans alike."

"It starts with a bump, but played the right way, V Rising offers riches few other crafting survival games can match."

"V Rising is a devilishly addictive action RPG - but only once you&s;ve worked through the game&s;s fairly tedious first act. Getting your castle up and running takes time and patience, but if you can embrace the grind, you&s;ll discover …"

"V Rising masterfully combines various gameplay mechanics, creating a unique experience reminiscent of a blend between Diablo and Valheim."

"V Rising may not be your cup of tea, but it offers an intriguing combination of building mechanics and gameplay systems that truly reach their high potential when playing with other players. Without others, though, be prepared for a long, …"