After the Amongst Us collaboration DLC, I had no actual thought what to anticipate from Vampire Survivors (Free) for its subsequent potential DLC. I assumed that was an indication that we’d simply see well-liked indies like possibly Threat of Rain, however by no means in 1,000,000 years did I feel we’d see Vampire Survivors collaborate with Contra. Are you able to think about telling somebody Vampire Survivors has a collaboration with a Konami IP, but it surely isn’t Castlevania? I certain wouldn’t have believed you again then. In the present day, the Vampire Survivors Operation Weapons DLC is launching worldwide for iOS, Android, Change, Xbox, and PC platforms. I’ve been taking part in it for overview on all non cellular platforms for the reason that cellular DLC isn’t up but. Alongside my overview for the Vampire Survivors Operation Weapons DLC, I’ve additionally lined a little bit of how the account and cross save system at the moment works in beta.
In the event you’ve not performed Vampire Survivors because it launched, you’ve missed out on rather a lot by free updates and paid DLC releases. Learn my co-op impressions of the Steam model right here, 1.0 launch overview right here, Legacy of the Moonspell DLC overview right here, Tides of the Foscari DLC overview right here, and Emergency Assembly DLC overview right here. It was already an outstanding expertise, however every replace and DLC solely enhanced issues. So how does the Vampire Survivors Operation Weapons DLC really feel for a Contra fan, newcomer, and somebody who simply needs extra Vampire Survivors? I’m going to attempt to cowl all that on this overview.
On paper, Vampire Survivors Operation Weapons brings in 22 new weapons, 11 new characters, a brand new map, Contra music (together with six new tracks), and extra. You initially begin by simply having access to the brand new stage (Neo Galuga), which is superior not just for the Contra theme, however due to its format normally. What initially begins out as only a good themed stage finally ends up fairly shocking. I don’t wish to spoil issues, however I like to recommend being attentive to the prompts on the map prior to later once you discover one thing new. Yet another factor I really like in regards to the stage is how the Contra power-ups have been translated to Vampire Survivors. The staff went all out, and that is simply my favourite launch involving Contra since most likely Contra Arduous Corps that I lately obtained to take pleasure in on Nintendo Change On-line. I’m not counting the M2 anniversary launch after all and I’ve not performed Contra 4, however you get the image.
So the stage appears to be like and feels superior, however what in regards to the characters and weapons. As traditional, you begin out with nothing and have to unlock the primary new character from the brand new stage. After you unlock Invoice who’s the primary Vampire Survivors Operation Weapons character, you possibly can slowly work your solution to getting the remainder which have their very own necessities normally referring to evolving weapons. Talking of weapons, I can’t recover from how superior the animations are for the weapons, the particle results, and interactions with parts of the phases. Vampire Survivors Operation Weapons seems like a labor of affection all through, and if you happen to love Contra Arduous Corps and the unique video games, you’ll adore this DLC.
Each time I overview a DLC pack, I additionally like masking the present state of the sport in query. Whereas pushing for absolute chaos, Vampire Survivors Operation Weapons on my Steam Deck OLED by no means dropped beneath the excessive 40s for its body fee earlier than the 30 minute timer ended. It normally hovered across the excessive 70s mark. I disabled injury numbers as I normally do after I play, however I did allow them simply to see how a lot I may push the sport for this overview. I’m impressed with the present state of the sport on Steam Deck and Xbox Collection X. The Change model is superb, however the worst platform to play the sport on proper now.
In the event you’re questioning in regards to the cellular model, I had the least progress in that model and the Change launch since I’ve put a lot time into each Xbox and Steam Deck. This brings me to the cross save function that’s at the moment in beta. I moved my Steam Deck (LCD) to the beta model of Vampire Survivors and created an account. This course of is straightforward. As soon as created, I uploaded my progress from Steam Deck to the cloud. I’ve entry to the account (beta) by the beta construct on iOS that I used on my iPad. I obtained my Steam Deck save to my iPad and picked it up proper there. I don’t have the Vampire Survivors Operation Weapons DLC on iOS but, however every part else labored superb within the sync. The one criticism I’ve is auto sync not being attainable, however I perceive the reasoning for that with how save knowledge is dealt with on this sport. You’ll be able to learn in regards to the poncle account system right here.
Coming again to Vampire Survivors Operation Weapons, and it’s time to cowl the music. The brand new Vampire Survivors preparations for Contra songs are unimaginable. I can’t await the soundtrack on Steam to get up to date so I can switch these to my cellphone. Similar to with the visuals and weapons in Vampire Survivors Operation Weapons, I feel the staff has gone above and past for the music. Aside from preparations, there are additionally Contra songs from Contra 4 and Contra Arduous Corps.
At this level, Vampire Survivors DLC is rather a lot like Useless Cells DLC the place it’s laborious to not suggest shopping for any of it. Vampire Survivors Operation Weapons, just like the Emergency Assembly DLC, is a must have no matter whether or not you might be conversant in the supply materials or not. It enhances the sport and made me play quite a lot of Contra Arduous Corps on Nintendo Change On-line right now. It’s a vital buy if you happen to like Vampire Survivors given the worth and high quality.
Vampire Survivors Operation Weapons Steam Deck Evaluate Rating: 5/5
