V for Vampire

CUSTOMER REVIEW



Okay, so I got here and this app only had one review - a one star review, not very helpful, but I will admit that it put me in a biased position when getting this game. And when I first installed it and started playing, the opening birthday scene was not eye-catching enough to change my mind. However, it did end up being a pretty cute game (after the first world, at least). I'm honestly surprised as to how addicting this game actually is.



The gameplay itself is pretty good. You're basically going through an obstacle course, collecting ammo, blowing up skeletons and lamps, avoiding the light, killing other bats with light, and clearing pathways. All of the gameplay is physics-based, so aiming your ammo just right can get tricky. Each time you aim, your previous attempt is also shown as a guide. Your ultimate goal is to reach the lady at the end of the level and watch the little vampire enjoy his meal (or some other comical scene, depending on the level).



After you clear each level, you are given a certain number of points based on how many times you either missed a shot with a bomb or stone or how many times you died in the level. You are also given coins, which you can use to buy emergency ammo rations and solutions that you can use when you get stuck. Lastly, you're given a certain number of skullheads proportional to your score. You can earn up to three of these per level. As far as I can tell, they are used to unlock things from the last screen of the menu. What those things are, I do not know yet.



So, here's the breakdown:



Pros:

- Great physics-based gameplay

- Tutorials placed where needed

- User-friendly menus - options for toggling music, viewing achievements, et cetera

- Decent storyline (weird and cheesy in my opinion, but decent)

- Challenging - not just easy throughout, really makes you think in some situations

- Good graphics and music

- No bad permissions or IAP



Cons:

- Can get repetitive and boring pretty fast

- Controls aren't all that great, especially when aiming



All in all, I think this is a pretty appropriate app for the Halloween season. It might not be a keeper, but it'll kill some time and might even make you laugh. Get it now while it's free.



- Sam