V Rising Review

V Rising reviewed by Leana Hafer on PC.
V Rising has been nicely polished up during its dark slumber in Early Access, allowing it to fully rise to the occasion with its excellent boss design and challenging ARPG combat. Keeping the killing rays of the sun and your dwindling blood supply as ongoing concerns is effective and evocative in selling the vampire fantasy, as is the ability to craft the sprawling, spooky estates of my nightmares. And the huge amount of customization available when setting up your own private server practically eliminates the need to do chores that are timed to real-world days in a way that only really makes sense for playing with a larger clan and having those timers going even when you're not online. It's one of the best ARPGs - and one of the best vampire games, in general - of this moonlit age.

[@mamalannightshyaman]

This guy sounds like he’d tell you why skydiving is boring

[@JPG126]

It's a she - Leana Hafer. But yeah, this video is awful and makes a game they gave a 9 (and deservedly so) sound like a 3.

[@AliHasan-fo5xr]

​@@JPG126 It's all he actually... that' is a man's voice..

[@HarryDetective]

@@AliHasan-fo5xrit’s a he trying to be a she.

[@MasbyYT]

@@JPG126 yeah its definitely a dude pretending to be a girl lol

[@chrismabe7575]

@@JPG126 Sorry but if it walks like a man, talks like a man, it ain't a chick.

[@teeball120]

Bros looking forward to going home

[@YaCzarnaPantera]

LMAOOOOO

[@merrydoc1051]

They gave it a 9.

[@TheReinventedhero]

Just saved me 5 minutes

[@firasmasri6662]

Well at least it's not a 7 as always

[@ChrisYatcoco]

Thanks bud

[@polymossimal]

Your mom is a 9. Got em

[@richiebombs]

It's a very fun game

[@MrWashed_]

Bro really hates working at ign

[@Gavinbelson]

its a girl

[@Gavinbelson]

@@SquinkyEXE I'm santa

[@nunuonroad9969]

I’m a dawg wooooof

[@puppyfaced]

@@Gavinbelson he wish

[@GenFacts95]

It's a 'girl'

[@LSTPlays]

Create stairs going to the first floor and have no doors on your ground floor, now you have a dungeon.

[@thomasblitter]

After 1.0 I can imagine this game getting at least 94/95% positive reviews on steam, or maybe even overwhelmingly positive

[@lankymario7189]

94/95% is overwhelmingly positive already

[@somedude1324]

It’s pretty close to that already….

[@BFTBGSFTST]

By adding DLC during early access they deserve all negatives

[@JerDog1984]

@@BFTBGSFTST Early access was already awesome, so if they need more support from happy players, I'm willing to purchase some cosmetics. There is nothing wrong with V RIsings DLC's

[@jgsource552]

the game is already at a 90 % pog

[@fernandogaray8215]

Don't let this guy do a review again

[@finalfantasy84]

*girl

[@mattias969]

​@@finalfantasy84 it was clearly a man

[@mattias969]

Why?

[@finalfantasy84]

@@mattias969 what‘s so hard for you to understand that trans- and intersex people exist. even if you DONT understand it doesnt effect your life does it?

[@MrUbister]

@@finalfantasy84 Long hair and a name change don't make you a woman lmfao

[@holyhankGTZ]

Well deserved, thats how EA should be, listening to Player Feedback and dont be Scared to rework whole Game Systems and following a clear Vision for the Game.

[@bobloerakker9031]

They legit changed a lot for the better.👍🏻

[@vysearcadia522]

Player feedback is okay if it’s in large collective feedback. Some games are ruined when niche radical players cry out and the majority are silent. Then changes made for the small radical group happens and the majority quit because of it. So it’s a very slippery-slope. Developers need to have a healthy balance of collective player feedback and player behavior statistics to truly make a game great for longevity sake.

[@KaiStark]

Had to watch this on 1.5x…really changes the vibe 😊

[@jadelalam9993]

Much better thank you

[@murphyebass7837]

100% the right thing to do

[@iterativegrowth]

excellent advice - tysm

[@gohansoloz2814]

Completely changed the video thank you

[@c4hI0fo2p]

Damn! No kidding, actually sounds like he cares about doing the review!

[@CorazonLaw1]

Listening to this dude talk is like listening to scratching chalkboard.

[@nunuonroad9969]

Apparently that’s a women and we’re all evil for assuming otherwise 💀

[@puppyfaced]

@@nunuonroad9969 girl? yall deaf or💀

[@ArseniyShved]

@@puppyfaced read first line of description, under the video. Or 0:54 Which is... confusing

[@puppyfaced]

@@ArseniyShved has to be a typo

[@AliceGrimm97]

​@@puppyfacedShe's trans, you jerks. Give her a break.

[@InvaderShane]

Could you have a reviewer that sounds more bored?

[@jmcc6104]

Maybe they are going through something. People have bad days, or weeks or in this person's case quite some time, they did they're job, don't always need a pitch man, it's a review.

[@superbadisfunmy]

​@@jmcc6104 don't bring that ish to work. That simple. This did not help the review.

[@jmcc6104]

@@superbadisfunmy he's job isn't to pitch you on the game...

[@ragragrec1]

Why is this review so poorly done - Classes/Archetypes mentioned like for 10 seconds , 0 idea on weapons rarity types? Game looks like a 9 , your incomplete review is a disaster.

[@JPG126]

Exactly! Here's the summary from IGN's written review: 9 - Amazing - V Rising has been nicely polished up during its dark slumber in Early Access, allowing it to fully rise to the occasion with its excellent boss design and challenging ARPG combat. However this video makes it sound like a 5/10, when its one of the best games to release in the last 2 years.

[@daveyjudah2208]

@@JPG126 ...you sound a bit bias maybe you should look over every single arpg that has come out in the last 2 years just to make sure you're not forgetting any?

[@JPG126]

@@daveyjudah2208 - "One of the best", if you can name another open world survival based ARPG PvP game with very well implemented skill shot MOBA style combat that deserves to be in that list though, I'll check it out!

[@fuzzytriangle]

but but but..... it didnt have a basement though....

[@WekBenHelix]

@@JPG126 The reviewer repeatedly says this is one of the best ARPGs in recent times. Your "Amazing - V Rising ..." quote omits some of his strongest praise in the entire video.

[@rp8164]

Gave it a 9, yet the review sounded like one long whine about how the game doesn't allow this, or shouldn't have that...

[@RyuujinLetum]

Lol, that is an oxymoron. But it sounds about right coming from IGN.

[@dongarippo7279]

If they had a added a basement for his prisoners he would've given it a 10 :)

[@russelllapua4904]

yea that was weird.

[@IzzeTim]

You can tell he hasn't touched pvp

[@cryptidtd7294]

yeah, its not perfect, so it's a 9 not a 10. you know how numbers work right?

[@JerDog1984]

This game deserves a better reviewer!

[@BryceCzirr-jz7ju]

IGN doesn't do PC gaming

[@theonlyone992]

​@@BryceCzirr-jz7juIGN doesn't do gaming*

[@abilius1961]

@@theonlyone992 IGN doesn't do

[@END3RFURY]

That was at least as much of a chore to listen to as it must've been for him to review. Seriously the most whiney-voiced and just overall jaded-sounding 9.0 review I've ever heard.

[@Tengzhichong]

seriously...if you're not in the mood to make this review, just give the audience the information. no point in whining on TOP of being jaded

[@chocobanana5262]

I'm still waiting for the game to have NPC's raiding your castle from time to time. It would make the world feel more alive it somewhat more fun.

[@Spriktor]

Devs didnt have time to do it this update but another big one is planned so prob then

[@chocobanana5262]

@@Spriktor until they release some sort of statement or roadmap for the game I'm just coping on this feature. Weird that even though its one of the most requested feature on their official suggestion page after it was launched they didn't work on it. It would have been a major feature and a big pull for a lot of PVE survival base building players alongside 1.0.

[@saganage6779]

Dude sounded so bored with it the score really took me by surprise.

[@panamike6178]

lmao

[@joshburton194]

Your enthusiasm is inspiring.

[@jamestrent8949]

Yeah call me a fanboy (of V Rising) if you will, but some of the things talked about and shown indicate this is going to be an amazing gaming experience for a lot of people for a very long time. It really seems they have nailed it and have made a game of a quality we rarely see these days.

[@cadeseka6534]

Is dudes name Leana?

[@captaincokecan]

The sheer level of enthusiasm of this guy

[@dl30wpb]

Guess when you can't figure out if you're a man or woman sounding totally depressed is the result.

[@bobbyosborne2375]

Typical IGN reviewer. Dude sounds disappointed he's not a woman.

[@theonlyone992]

Never will be too.

[@weenss]

the narrator is terrible. Sounds like he's whinging throughout the entire thing - as if he doesn't want to even be there at all, barely getting through the whole video while rolling his eyes

[@xen.7140]

she* you're just sexist

[@TheLegend-qj7wh]

What a bad review. Let this guy never do a review again

[@grimmhollow_RWC]

Is that the new UI? It looks so clean!

[@Gravedigger35000]

Very bad test of the game. Worse, when you actually know really well the game and its mechanics, that's obvious the IGN reviewer only spent a few hours on it, therefor barely scratching the tip of an immersed volcano. "Video games pro press" has become an overall joke. Credibility and seriousness has permanently deserted the the field.

[@nemanjaveljic7463]

Hope for physical ps5🙏🙏🙏

[@ibrakh7982]

After baldur's gate 3 I am in love with these games It seems nice v rising

[@outstandingcitizen2082]

This game is more like diablo

[@dr.lemonpie1904]

Why did they give this guy early access

[@dongarippo7279]

Hhahaha, best comment and question so far!

[@cocainee1233]

Facts look like buddy played one day and just gave his all out review 🫤

[@serkev]

OMgGG ITS A SHEEE!!!!

[@TNH91]

2:23 Note that you can change the configuration file to allow _much_ more than just 6 stories tall castles.

[@RyuujinLetum]

Gave it a 9 but... why does sounds like he hates himself?

[@sherlockbones8446]

He works at IGN.

[@azrrrrrrrr]

@@sherlockbones8446 what kind of a dumb comment is this? anyone who loves games would like to work for IGN.

[@sherlockbones8446]

@azrrrrrrrr Speak for yourself. It's a bunch of journalists pretending to like video games to cater to the only audience they've ever had. Anyone with any amount of talent or charisma ends up leaving IGN. Not a coincidence.

[@dankofdaday]

must be the hormones hes using

[@RyuujinLetum]

@@dankofdaday lol maybe

[@zackeryparkerson]

The text of this review does not match the assigned score at all.

[@chrismabe7575]

For those of you who have played this, is it better than Diablo IV?

[@crmbl]

very different and V Rising is much more refreshing. The PVP is polished, the PVE is polished, the craft and open world mechanics are polished

[@thomasblitter]

Way, way better

[@lucas.daniel]

Yes.

[@JPG126]

Massively better. This is one of the best games to come out in years!

[@LINAKblack123]

not anymore

[@cocainee1233]

Great Game Bad Review 👆🏼

[@LBPreviews]

Is this dude okay? For real. I'm kinda concerned.

[@amzidoeseverything]

Regardless of gender. The video was just hard to listen to. Weird inflections that provides the wrong impressions instead of being an actual review

[@oceandrop7666]

What is this guy's problem? How do you sound so unenthusiastic and then give it a 9? Very strange.

[@Boss_Fight_Index_muki]

This vaguely reminds me of Tecmo's Deception, at least the castle part

[@2dukerx]

I'll give this a thumbs up just for the reference.

[@Sqygaming]

did they implement controller support? they said it will be there in 1.0 ?

[@Spriktor]

It gets official support on 1.0 yes

[@tommycoleman3680]

jesus..someone should make a review of how this guy reviews...

[@Gavinbelson]

she

[@tommycoleman3680]

Cool

[@naisone]

@@Gavinbelson he

[@xen.7140]

IT'S A GIRL!! 🤦

[@tommycoleman3680]

@@xen.7140 someone else already pointed that out

[@BillyK758]

This game reminds me of Vampire The Masquerade Bloodhunt but you can build stuff

[@jeffcarrier9808]

I've listened to a lot of discussion about this game. But this is the first time I've seen actual gameplay.

[@Nbd4-d8d]

Would be an 11 if it was a triple A game?

[@delmoneto]

It baffles me how IGN is still going

[@teodorcaraba979]

This guy hates life

[@leorodriguez6447]

Would love to listen to this young man critique an IPA.

[@ForceGhostAnakin]

Starting a review off by saying, almost verbatim, “a monster game is defined but what you can’t do, not what you can do.” is wild. Like, dude, your job is to try and put together something as close to objective as possible, and you’re starting off with the most obvious subjective commentary I’ve heard this month.

[@just_a_gamer3420]

Bro your voice is a natural sleeping pill you would put anyone to sleep when you talk

[@genkicat_69]

0.5X is hilarious especially 3:25 onwards

[@cristianracovita9748]

this review is awful and the guy's voice is annoying lmao

[@MorbidMechanics]

"Hungry treasure chest" its a mimic from dark souls

[@agmcroom2374]

This reviewer sounds like a Canadian gas station station attendant who sells insurance part time

[@security9999]

Still waiting on a crossover with Sesame Street's The Count.

[@porterwake3898]

Does anyone actually take big time game companies like IGN seriously anymore?

[@TrotskysGhost1]

Might as well get ai to read the script.

[@kuro-koma]

Why can't we just have a blood omen remake

[@primeusz224]

Listen ive been playing this game from Day 1 early access. It really is A great Vampire game 😭 it deserves a 9.

[@kuturi87]

Now with Controller Support for Pc?

[@Spriktor]

There will be May 8th

[@TokenOfSleep]

Everyone listen to it at 0.5x lmao 😂 im rolling sounds like Shoenice 🤣

[@Jerh1985]

This guy sounds like he hates his job.

[@timhoppie1]

Wow, didn't feel that rating coming 😮

[@Tango_Mike]

It IS EASILY a 10/10. These complaints are ridiculous. Typical IGN reviewer.

[@MavethTheReaper]

People complain no matter what, if he gave 10/10 you would had said, should be 12/10 , tf? Chill

[@zsookah3]

Gotta agree with the many others, this guy speaking is extremely dull and unimpressed. Ideally he'd either act like he cares or someone who actually likes gaming could do it instead

[@Reacted1991]

the spiritual successor of legacy of kain blood omen

[@benanantavara4272]

Legacy of Kain Blood Omen has got nothing to do with this League of Legends nonsense. You have no idea what spiritual successor means.

[@strifexiii9557]

lmao you can bet this guy's manager had words with him about his delivery after reading these comments.

[@MattJP_]

How can you praise boss variety but then complain that not all bosses allow you to just melee them to death?

[@malachiashley528]

The engine must be improved a lot :D yay

[@luislaracuente]

Dang, the online community is brutal.

[@daveyjudah2208]

why is there no NDA its not may 8th yet nda doesnt apply to ign?

[@Spriktor]

Reviewers have a comtract

[@Onyyyxx]

They got Eeyore reviewing games at IGN now

[@spacelabgames]

You might wanna put a bit more enthusiasm into your reviews...i was expecting this game to get a 3 out 10 based on the sound of your voice and constant whining about every aspect of the game....but it ends up getting a 9...ooooookkkkkk.

[@Spriktor]

It is a 9 yesh but this reviewer is just not very jolly somehow

[@spacelabgames]

@@Spriktor dude sounds like he didnt enjoy the game at all.

[@GenFacts95]

his voice is so mind numbingly boring

[@user-Vida-Locust]

Do you need internet to play

[@play_play_wow]

Выглядит добротно, посмотрим, посмотрим...

[@TheFreakingpanda]

we need to start reviewing IGN reviews

[@Jimjimjimjum]

What games does this guy like or even play?

[@DjWilliams-d7j]

Where is the ps5 version????

[@MikkiZHskDK]

9 yet he sounds like he hates the game

[@MavethTheReaper]

He gave it a 9 wtf are people complaining about?

[@MikkiZHskDK]

@@MavethTheReaper the way he talks about the game sounds as if he didnt even want to give this game a 9, i dont care about the score if the guy giving the score doesnt care about it either

[@natesquibb3368]

It’s she

[@strider775]

​@@natesquibb3368she he

[@manonfire1710]

@@natesquibb3368 no its not

[@John-pj6iv]

🤣Did come off as a really sad review of an AMAZING game! One of the best survival crafting games out there! And the combat is TOP NOTCH! Great game for the price to boot!

[@baliztar1455]

Information for l(a)unch time please ?

[@alt_mode_rose]

Sandwiches an apple and a can of cola for lunch time

[@GAM5T]

Lunch time for today is 12pm to 1pm thann you

[@TheShelfShow]

How are you going to have a reviewer review a crafting /combat game without liking crafting? What is this ? It just sounds like they are whining the whole time.

[@Xaecirce]

Guys is this Albion Online meets Diablo 2 meets Nox?

[@SadalDay]

having to log in once or twice a week is NOTHINg a lot of games make you log in every day lol

[@Synysterenji]

Basically this guy wishes this game was Diablo yet this is not what this game is trying to be. Thats like reviewing a horror movie and whining that there isnt enough action and explosions. Wtf.

[@PROLIFIC_TRAVELS]

Jordan rants introduce me to this game

[@lufhkg]

Remember when IGN rated Diablo 4 9/10

[@damianryan3791]

When ps5 version out?

[@FRHPRCPTN]

Should be this year. My guess is September

[@crmbl]

lol, have fun without m & kb

[@sherlockbones8446]

@@crmbl I'm sure he will. Wish every PC nerd wasn't an antisocial pessimist.

[@michaelh3715]

@@crmblgame plays great on steam deck using sticks and buttons

[@HarryDetective]

@@crmblwe will. Do you hold your PC like it’s a woman?

[@nightraven8165]

Love the game. Great review.

[@princegroove]

Redfail it’s not and I’m here for it. 😎

[@Yorabasura]

Can't wait for this to be on ps5

[@jdub_bkv6598]

How are the controls? Similar to what game?

[@WigsxD]

It is ultimately an AARPG, but with a very cool theme: Vampires!

[@jdub_bkv6598]

@@WigsxD I'm level 72 now and loving it. It's been a great game

[@ethanwalsh2921]

This guy has my dream job and he sounds so bored doing it

[@John_Aiginitis]

Gonna buy It on PS5 day 1.

[@johnzankowicz]

a hungry chest is a mimic :)

[@stevesutton772]

90 seconds in this guy sounds like he was dragged and kicking into this. Fire him.

[@CheckmateStallioN]

This game will be PC GOTY

[@oozehag2790]

This better than Diablo?

[@pabloescobar4530]

This review was done so poorly lol. Seems like this guy did his first review. IGN fell off

[@rockapartie]

He's been working for them for years, making nothing but horrible reviews like this. SMT V comes to mind, where he talked about nothing but Persona.

[@mechamechs]

This guy speaks on slowmotion. Put this on 1.5 speed for a human sounding video.