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Victor Vran Console Version Review

Great on Xbox and PS4, and Barely Acceptable on Switch

Alex Rowe
4 min readApr 3, 2020
Xbox One Screenshot taken by Alex Rowe.

If you’re in the mood for a game that starts with a pinch of Diablo III, adds a dash of God of War, and stirs it all together with Geralt’s voice from the Witcher series, then Victor Vran is literally your best option.

Originally released on the PC five years ago, developer Haemimont Games brought their isometric action RPG to every current console within the last year or so. The studio is most- famous for their Tropico series of building/strategy games, but every once in a while they randomly churn out a fun action game. Victor Vran is their best effort in the action genre so far, with gameplay that perfectly blends the loot-focused fun of a click-heavy Diablo-style game with action that’s more demanding of player skill.

Nintendo Switch Screenshot taken by Alex Rowe.

Each weapon type in the game has a different move set, with a unique feel and speed. You’ll have to learn to effectively time your attacks, dodges, and jumps in order to complete the many available challenges. The game is split into a huge list of linear levels, and each level also has a set of five bonus challenges. Completing these challenges earns Victor…

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Alex Rowe
Alex Rowe

Written by Alex Rowe

I post commentary about gaming, tech, and sometimes music. I’ve written professionally about games since 2005. Look mom, I’m using my English degree!

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