Would've been my Game of the Year in 2022 had I spent more time with it.

User Rating: 10 | Vampire Survivors XBSX

Positives:

  • EXTREMELY addictive gameplay loop.
  • Simple to jump into, but challenging to master.
  • Fantastic pixel art visual design.
  • Feels like a pure power fantasy.
  • It's extremely satisfying when you survive a level for incredibly long.
  • Late in the game, there were some really wild moments that honestly blew my mind.
  • Excellent music.
  • The gaming equivalent of a dopamine rush.
  • ...did I mention it's addicting?

Negatives:

  • Nothing, this game is perfect.

Consensus: I'm impressed I pulled myself away from "Vampire Survivors" long enough to write this review. This is by far one of the most addictive games I've ever played. It's hard for me to walk away from it; I've completed the game with one character, and now I want to go and do it with all of them. This easily would've been my Game of the Year in 2022 if I had left myself get addicted to it at the time. If you haven't played it yet...what in the world are you doing? Go play it!

Final rating: 10 out of 10 "Fantastic"