Review: Victor Vran Overkill Edition (PlayStation 4)

Victor Vran is a fresh take on the action-RPG genre. where your skill is just as essential as your character build and gear. Experience intense combat action: dodge, jump and unleash powerful skills to finish off your enemies!

Pros:

• Nice detailed graphics with some really nice locations.
• 5.79GB Download size.
• Platinum trophy list plus two additional trophy sets for the DLC.
• Game comes with all previous DLC with two expansions.
• Local co-op support.
• Decent loading times.
• Excellent voice work.
• opening tutorial area even if you choose to play the DLC first.
• Auto saves.
• Four outfits to choose from- Samurai, Vigilante, Cavalier and Hunter. Each one has unique pros and cons along with buffs.
• Three difficulties- Casual, Normal and Hard.
• Colourblind mode.
• Eight save slots.
• Dark Gothic graphic style.
• Diablo style gameplay. Or ARPG if you prefer.
• Simple controls. Every action has a button display on screen all the time.
• Huge selection of weapons like swords,guns,axes,hammers.
• Two weapon layout builds which you can swap between on the fly.
• Big boss fights.
• Destructible scenery, Break boxes, Smash pillars and the like.
• Huge story with optional side quests.
• Every story chapter/story/event has its own star rating. Complete objectives within an area and earn stars.
• LOOT so much LOOT like cash,weapons,cards,potions and more.
• Destiny cards: passive buffs like deal extra damage or get more life back from potions etc.
• Earn exp from doing missions and killing enemies and level up. Every level up you can pick from 3 rewards.
• Dark hand drawn art cut scenes.
• Online co-op and pvp areas.
• Co-op supports 4 players, text/voice chat, can create or join rooms with a big filter list.
• You control the camera with full 360 degree control.
• Markers in game like objectives but also a dotted line of where you have been.
• Check points.
• Main hub where you will find a shop/stash/blacksmith for upgrading and more unlocks as you progress.
• Codex: re watch cutscenes,help section and monster info.
• Overdrive: fill the bar by killing monsters to unleash powerful attacks and combos.
• Easy to understand inventory system.
• You can buy/break and sell items.
• World map- meaning you can replay old levels.
• Death: you can respawn in the area in the same state you left it or return to hub and reset the area.
• Stunning locations from caves to mountains to towns and villages.
• Rare and legendary drops indicated by colour for rareness.
• Hexes: activate them to make the game harder but give out better rewards.
• Co-Op will display all members including their health and kill count.
• Deep customisation model, You can create many different builds with the help of gear,weapons etc.

Cons:

• Local co-op only, Cannot have local co op players join a online game.
• No invert sticks option.
• Small text in game.
• Controls are awkward at first.
• Some of the UI is fiddly.
• Some missions can get a bit repetitive.