
XXI century, Russian Empire. Kirill Yeletsky is a fifth-year student at the Saint Petersburg Academic University of Necromagic. Help him defend the honor of his noble family by winning in the grand imperial necromagic tournament.
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Languages: English, Russian**languages with full audio support
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Vae Victis is an interesting puzzle fighter game backed with a pretty incredible story filled with the dark grit one may expect from a Russian storytelling background. I often found myself rushing through the battles just to get back to the intrigue and stress managing the relationships of the various characters. I have yet to get a happy ending, but it certainly scratches the itch I usually reserve for my favorite visual novels. I would recommend if you enjoy puzzle fighters with decent complexity and like visual novels with darker themes.
A phenomenal experience that I can not recommend enough. Setting: The game takes place in an alternate reality filled with magic, focusing on a feudal Russia in the 21st century that has never faced the fires of revolution. You play as one Kirill Yeletsky, a young noble from a disgraced house, studying at the most prestigious school for mages in the Empire, for the chance to raise his family from their destitute state. Characters: Charming, crass, witty, kind, and scheming; There's a little bit of everything to be found amongst the cast in Vae Victis. Particularly an individual draped in violet. Combat: Vae Victis expresses gruesome magical violence in the only way one can imagine - A Connect 3 Puzzle! Kirill has a selection of spells he can select from across the course of the game, and it's up to the player to use what's most effective to carve your way through the opposition. Visuals: A pleasant baroque meets anime style, though I'm far from the best judge on that front. Regardless, CGs and gameplay sprites alike are clear and appealing.
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I will admit, a visual novel with characters and writing that actually caught my attention, which you could consider ironic coming from a guy who, admittedly, just blows through text and dialogue. It has some optimization issues, but overall, I like the story along with the gameplay.
Fun game
Вообще, небольшой фанат "трех-в-ряд", сразу скажу. Поэтому за игровой процесс ничего сильно сказать не могу. Он неплохой, порой доставляет челлендж, особенно бои в дэульном клубе, но ничего экстраординарного лично для меня. Мэнэджмент ресурсов интересный, он частично подвязан к главной боевой механике + вплетается в нарратив. На низких сложностях нехватка денег кусается несильно, за что разработчикам респект. Прокачка понравилась опять же с нарративной точки зрения, три [spoiler] (четыре, но тсс) [/spoiler] разных школы магии с диаметрально противоположными по философии подходами (геймплейно это тоже отражено). За что я действительно игру полюбил - история, персонажи, сюжет. Вот текст тут суперский, прям мое почтение. Читать интересно, к тому же сеттинг сам по себе необычный. Персонажи говорят немного вычурно, но эпоха в игре такая, без лишней толики эпотажа никуда порой. Главный герой не простой ОЯШ, а персонаж со своими идеалами, целями и местом в мире. Как итог: геймпейно - мне просто "три-в-ряд" не очень нравится как жанр, поэтому я рад, что в игре есть настройки сложности. Нарратив - супер-бомба, читал с большим удовольствием. Советую ради него в первую очередь, а потом уже за геймплей и все связанные с ним финтифлюшки
Хорошая игра за свои деньги. Единственное хочу посмотреть в глаза человеку, кто придумал засунуть в эту игру миниигру с пыткой.
I have not played it for long, but "match 3" system is well executed here and i like that even though game seems to be more focused on dark tone and sad topics, it can balance it well with some jokes and goofy acting of one of characters. I can recommend everyone trying it
Best game on steam
I really liked the game. good plot and voice acting
Great game :>
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