V Rising

Awaken as a Vampire. Hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and evade the scorching sun to survive. Raise your castle and thrive in an ever-changing, open world full of mystery. Gain allies online and conquer the land of the living.

Current Players: 46130
Developers: Stunlock Studios
Publishers: Stunlock Studios
Release Date: May 8, 2024
Price (USD): $34.99
gothic atmosphere
castle building
combat system
game updates
customization options
survival elements
boss difficulty
progression system
technical issues
grindy progression
unbalanced bosses
save resets
Castle-building mechanics, combat system, and a rich gothic theme are praised frequently alongside criticism of grind-intensive progression and frustrating boss fights. The community appreciates the developer's responsiveness to feedback through free expansions and updates but is dissatisfied with the need to restart progression with major updates.

Positive Points

  • The game has a rich gothic atmosphere and offers an engaging and rewarding progression system.
  • Castle building is highly customizable and allows for creative, impressive designs.
  • Combat is described as smooth and engaging, with a variety of spells, weapons, and skills to experiment with.
  • Multiplayer experience is enhanced by the ability to host private servers and adjust game settings to personal preferences.
  • Regular updates and free expansions add new content and improve gameplay quality, showcasing a developer team responsive to feedback.
  • Negative Points

  • Some players experience technical issues such as connection problems, server lag, and crashes.
  • The game can be very grindy, with some players feeling that resource collection and crafting are too time-consuming.
  • Boss fights can be frustrating due to perceived imbalance and reliance on mechanics like spamming adds or having overly complex patterns.
  • Updates often require restarting the game from the beginning, leading to frustration among players who have invested significant time in existing saves.
  • Mixed Points

  • The survival elements, like avoiding sunlight, are seen as innovative by some but tedious by others.
  • The difficulty of some bosses and PVP elements are praised by those looking for a challenge, while others find them off-putting or unfair.
  • The approach to progression without traditional leveling is appreciated by some for its uniqueness, but criticized by others who find it restrictive.
  • Common Themes

  • Players enjoy the vampire theme, both in terms of aesthetic and gameplay, with the world feeling alive and immersive.
  • Building and crafting mechanics are a major draw, with the ability to create unique castles and use various customization options.
  • The game's update model, which includes free content but resets progression, is a point of contention.
  • Updated 5/17/2025, 12:01:13 AM UTC