Action RPGs are a genre that is hard to pull off. This is due to a few reasons, including making sure the game ages well, and more importantly that it will not be compared to a more well known game in the genre. The latter is an interesting point here, as Victor Vran: Overkill Edition releases on Switch just a short time after the announcement of Diablo 3 for Switch and thus had to prove itself as being its own entity.
I was worried about how Victor Vran would play on the Switch, especially after my problems with Titan’s Quest and the control issues there. Fortunately however, I am pleased to say that the game plays wonderfully on the system. The controls are responsive and the buttons can be re-mapped to your specifications, and as such the action never feels interrupted. I like the jump mechanics in the game, as they really help change things up compared to the other games in the genre. It helps give Victor Vran its own entity and continue to set itself apart from Diablo even more.
There are some flaws of course, namely that the visuals can be a bit too dark in some areas and there are some graphical issues. This is not a major issue, except when it comes to finding secrets. You can be thrown off in your search for secrets by the lighting and graphics, but fortunately this is not always the case.
Victor Vran is a hard game, but that is by intention. A good way to differentiate the games, is that Diablo 3 features characters that are overpowered and superhuman while Victor Vran plays more like you are in the middle of a street fight. It has far more in common with Diablo 2 than the third entry, by having the ability to shift between builds on the fly and giving you a truly customization experience even with a set character. You do not feel overpowered, but have to be very strategic in how you progress. Pick your weapons and destiny cards and plan your assault on your enemies accordingly. You will die over and over again, but love it all the same.
Victor Vran: Overkill Edition is a game that should not be passed up in all the hype of Diablo 3 coming to the Switch. It is fun and exciting, and will keep you engaged or hours on end. I fully recommend it, and you will not regret this purchase.
Disclaimer: A review key was provided.