Review: Vaccine (Nintendo Switch)

Find a vaccine for your infected friend before the time runs out, but be aware – your friend will relapse sooner or later and you will have to find a new vaccine in a new, randomly rebuilt house.

Pros:

• PlayStation 1 looking graphics.
• 308MB Download size.
• CRT effects option.
• Resident Evil clone inspired gameplay.
• Set camera angles.
• Tank controls.
• Chilling soundtrack.
• You have 30 minutes to find a vaccine for your friend.
• Pick ups flash.
• Weapons-Knife, Shotgun, Pistol.
• Earn EXP by killing zombies, Rats, Bats and anything else that moves. You get EXP for opening doors.
• Rooms and pick ups randomize every game.
• Level up to increase your stats like health, Stamina etc.
• Atmospheric.
• Feels and plays just like Resident Evil.
• Tons of replay ability.
• Once it clicks it is a great game with some excellent moments.
• Best mission time displayed for each character.
• Two characters to choose from, A guy or woman and both have different base stats.
• Supports TV and handheld.
• Scattered notes for clues or back story.
• Detailed rooms.
• Timer is front and centre.
• Every time you play you learn something new.
• You can run, Dodge and unlock new abilities as you level particular stats.
• The game follows the Resident Evil graphics formula, Static detailed locations and the bulk of the actual graphics are for the creatures and characters.

Cons:

• Tank controls are hard to get used to after all this time.
• Awkward camera angles.
• No tutorial.
• Only one difficulty.
• Combat is a bit off at times, Always take a huge hit regardless of what you do.
• UI is a bit clumsy and you never really know where you are especially when in a rush.
• Cannot see off screen enemies.
• No map.
• Skimpy on medkits.
• Enemy strength varies.
• Bad NRG ruins a run before it starts.
• Hard to line up shots/attacks.
• No notification of leveling up.
• No save points.
• Only one control scheme.