Civilization has ended, and creatures older than man are slowly taking back the lands which once belonged to them. Follow Mud as she ventures further into the decaying lands and ruins of an overgrown Scandinavia, where civilization ended in mysterious circumstances centuries ago.
Despite its bugs and a rocky beginning, Vessels of Decay manages to engage the player in a healthy mix of dynamic combat and melancholic exploration. Even if you choose to wait for updates before buying, it's certainly worth your attention.
While it has some decent core concepts at play, the clumsy controls and general lack of polish in key areas make it hard to get excited about
Vessels of Decay is a great-looking, retro-inspired game that is unfortunately more frustrating to play because it's buggy.
And yet, despite all these annoyances, you keep going. The world in Vessels of Decay simply looks fantastic. You want to see what's around the next corner. The gameplay flows quite smoothly, and you can get past the numerous bosses relatively easily. Vessels of Decay is one of those games that wins you over with one screenshot and one piece of music,...