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 in style indies like perhaps Threat of Rain, however by no means in one million years did I believe 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, however it isn’t Castlevania? I positive wouldn’t have believed you again then. Right this moment, the Vampire Survivors Operation Weapons DLC is launching worldwide for iOS, Android, Change, Xbox, and PC platforms. I’ve been enjoying it for evaluate on all non cell platforms because the cell DLC isn’t up but. Alongside my evaluate for the Vampire Survivors Operation Weapons DLC, I’ve additionally coated a little bit of how the account and cross save system at the moment works in beta.
When you’ve not performed Vampire Survivors because it launched, you’ve missed out on rather a lot by way of free updates and paid DLC releases. Learn my co-op impressions of the Steam model right here, 1.0 launch evaluate right here, Legacy of the Moonspell DLC evaluate right here, Tides of the Foscari DLC evaluate right here, and Emergency Assembly DLC evaluate right here. It was already an excellent 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 try to cowl all that on this evaluate.
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 structure usually. What initially begins out as only a good themed stage finally ends up fairly shocking. I don’t need to spoil issues, however I like to recommend listening to the prompts on the map prior to later if you discover one thing new. Another factor I really like concerning 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 Laborious Corps that I not too long ago bought to get pleasure from 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 concerning 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 option to getting the remainder which have their very own necessities normally regarding evolving weapons. Talking of weapons, I can’t recover from how superior the animations are for the weapons, the particle results, and interactions with components of the levels. Vampire Survivors Operation Weapons appears like a labor of affection all through, and in case you love Contra Laborious Corps and the unique video games, you’ll adore this DLC.
Each time I evaluate a DLC pack, I additionally like overlaying 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 under the excessive 40s for its body charge earlier than the 30 minute timer ended. It normally hovered across the excessive 70s mark. I disabled injury numbers as I normally do once I play, however I did allow them simply to see how a lot I may push the sport for this evaluate. I’m impressed with the present state of the sport on Steam Deck and Xbox Collection X. The Change model is great, however the worst platform to play the sport on proper now.
When you’re questioning concerning the cell 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 characteristic 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 way of the beta construct on iOS that I used on my iPad. I bought 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 the whole lot else labored tremendous within the sync. The one grievance I’ve is auto sync not being attainable, however I perceive the reasoning for that with how save information is dealt with on this recreation. You may learn concerning 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 look ahead to the soundtrack on Steam to get up to date so I can switch these to my telephone. Identical to with the visuals and weapons in Vampire Survivors Operation Weapons, I believe the staff has gone above and past for the music. Aside from preparations, there are additionally Contra songs from Contra 4 and Contra Laborious Corps.
At this level, Vampire Survivors DLC is rather a lot like Lifeless Cells DLC the place it’s onerous to not advocate 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’re acquainted with the supply materials or not. It enhances the sport and made me play loads of Contra Laborious Corps on Nintendo Change On-line as we speak. It’s an important buy in case you like Vampire Survivors given the worth and high quality.
Vampire Survivors Operation Weapons Steam Deck Assessment Rating: 5/5
