Vampyr: 'Becoming a Monster' Gameplay Trailer

Maxime · May 3, 2018

Feed and evolve in Vampyr's action-filled new gameplay trailer Vampyr, the upcoming action-RPG from DONTNOD Entertainment, explores tortured protagonist Dr. Jonathan Reid's growth in power through savage combat gameplay in today's Becoming a Monster gameplay trailer. By sacrificing the very citizens Reid swore to protect, players will learn and evolve powerful vampire abilities in their struggle to defeat London's deadly foes. Vampyr releases June 5 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, with preorders now available. In Vampyr, the greatest source of XP to learn and enhance abilities comes from the blood of London's citizens, who Dr. Jonathan Reid has set out to save from the epidemic sweeping through the city. The question is less "Do I kill?" than "Who do I kill?" Investigating citizens' lives will allow Reid to decide who is more 'deserving' of sacrifice – or he can simply give in to his hunger and treat the mortals as blood bags. Either way, killing certain citizens will have a greater impact on the local ecosystem than others, while simply killing too many may cause an entire district to collapse. After draining the blood of his victims, Reid can learn and evolve powerful combat abilities. Close combat abilities allow Reid to close gaps quickly, pouncing from afar before slashing with deadly claws, while others such as Bloodspear allow him to deal damage from a distance. At the higher levels of power, some abilities are feared by even the vampires themselves. Abyss allows Reid to unleash the shadows from within, while Rage targets and strikes entire groups of enemies with a terrible fury. Learning and evolving these abilities will aid in the doctor's quest to save London – but at what cost? Vampyr releases June 5 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Preorders are now available at http://vampyr-game.com/

Iyagovos · May 3, 2018

Hi all!

I try and stick my nose out in threads about our games - let me know if you have any questions here, and I'll do my best to answer them :)

The Praiseworthy · May 3, 2018

I don't remember when was the last time I saw a game looks this interesting, I've fallen in love with it since the first reveal :-)

Deleted member 7753 · May 3, 2018

James Bartholomeou said:
Hi all!

I try and stick my nose out in threads about our games - let me know if you have any questions here, and I'll do my best to answer them :)

What fps is the game running on X1X/PS4pro

Vazra · May 3, 2018

The game looks right up my alley even if the combat is not the most polished thing out there. I love the atmosphere man

John Bender · May 3, 2018

Gonna buy this day 1. I really like everything I saw from this game. Hope it's good =)

Sir Guts · May 3, 2018

Yesterday I was wondering why there isn't a new gameplay video! Wow this trailer is so good! Also the game visuals got waaaaaay better
I also like the smoothness in the animation

kami_sama · May 3, 2018

Looking great!

Theorry · May 3, 2018

Focus Home is my favorite publisher atm.

Blablurn · May 3, 2018

Game is looking really good

The Praiseworthy · May 3, 2018

James Bartholomeou said:
Hi all!

I try and stick my nose out in threads about our games - let me know if you have any questions here, and I'll do my best to answer them :)

Be proud of Vampyr... be very proud of it, the game looks very unique and interesting and have my support day 1 :-)))

Khanimus · May 3, 2018

Combat looks... ehhh. But I atleast give them credit that with this and Remember Me, they atleast seem to try and be creative with their approach to combat systems.

Hopefully the rest carries the weight of the game's appeal.

Kolx · May 3, 2018

That looked... much better than I though it was gonna be. Consider me interested.

ianpm31 · May 3, 2018

Definitely getting this. Hope I can turn off the enemy hp bars

SmokingBun · May 3, 2018

James Bartholomeou said:
Hi all!

I try and stick my nose out in threads about our games - let me know if you have any questions here, and I'll do my best to answer them :)

Were you inspired by Bloodborne in terms of aesthetics or combat?
Or did you feel it was more important to feel powerful rather than vulnerable?

germuso · May 3, 2018

I would like to play a demo mmmh.

ThroughtheVoid · May 3, 2018

I'm loving the actual game, but I'm still so undecided about the combat. It looks so stiff and clunky, or something?

It's a day one purchase regardless, just not too hopefull about the combat.

Deleted member 15538 · May 3, 2018

Looking forward to the reviews.

Truant · May 3, 2018

Looks great, besides the terribad health bars. You guys should really take a look at how they're done in GoW. They feel "lore appropriate" while still being unobtrusive.

Artdayne · May 3, 2018

I'm definitely liking the general tone and atmosphere based on some of these trailers. Combat looks like there are some interesting abilities but it does also look a bit floaty.

Jasper · May 3, 2018

James Bartholomeou said:
Hi all!

I try and stick my nose out in threads about our games - let me know if you have any questions here, and I'll do my best to answer them :)

Hi! Do you know if it's possible to completely disable the HUD, or even better..bind a key to toggle all HUD elements off? Seems like this would be a great game to play HUD-less for extra immersion. (And screenshots!)

Etc. · May 3, 2018

James Bartholomeou said:
Hi all!

I try and stick my nose out in threads about our games - let me know if you have any questions here, and I'll do my best to answer them :)

Hi, what happened with Cédric Lagarrigue?

TheCrackedJack · May 3, 2018

There has been 0 information as to PS4 Pro or One X enhancements, so anything on that front would be welcomed.

MrH · May 3, 2018

I've been looking forward to this since it was first previewed, hoping it's good.

KORNdog · May 3, 2018

i'll be picking this up and playing it straight after god of war, and i'm not entirely sure that's going to do the game any favours. lol

i hope it turns out well though, but i can't shake the feeling we're looking at a huge commercial failure, regardless of how it reviews.

DarkFlame92 · May 3, 2018

I see this becoming a cult hit

Aztechnology · May 3, 2018

James Bartholomeou said:
Hi all!

I try and stick my nose out in threads about our games - let me know if you have any questions here, and I'll do my best to answer them :)

There aren't enough Gothic horror titles, much less those set in Victorian England. So you guys have my thanks! Really looking forward to this.

When we are fighting people, does that contribute towards staving off the hunger when we feed in combat? Assuming there's a hunger mechanic.

Bernkastel · May 3, 2018

Day One

Bansai · May 3, 2018

I wish the enemy indicators were more elegant and in style with the game, but other than that, day one. NEED. MORE. VAMPIRE. GAMES!

Deleted member 8196 · May 3, 2018

James Bartholomeou said:
Hi all!

I try and stick my nose out in threads about our games - let me know if you have any questions here, and I'll do my best to answer them :)

Some fast questions if you can answer:

- Are there some unique side quest?
- The game word is HUB-based or a small map a la Arkham City?
- Lenght of the main campaign?
- Moral choices?

Thanks and i'm looking forward to the game.

Hella · May 3, 2018

After Nilin and Max, Generic White Man is a massive step down in the protagonist department. I really hope they do something interesting beyond "bwah! he's a vampire with a soul!" because... that's kinda the ur-story of vampiric protagonists. There just has to be some other story to tell.

Like, I am excited for Vampyr, but that part does bum me out.

James Bartholomeou said:
Hi all!

I try and stick my nose out in threads about our games - let me know if you have any questions here, and I'll do my best to answer them :)

Some questions:

1) There are multiple outfits in the game, but what about hair or beard styles for the good doctor? The way the Witcher (or even Deadly Premonition) did it, complete with a beard-growing mechanic, was really cool.

2) How is daytime (or just the passage of time) handled? Perpetually night or...?

3) Are there vampire slayers? You know... "Into every generation a slayer is born: one girl in all the world; a chosen one. She alone will wield the strength and skill to fight the vampires, demons, and the forces of darkness; to stop the spread of their evil and the swell of their number. She is the Slayer."

Gangster Gastino · May 3, 2018

I want to know if:
a) Can you finish the game doing a 100% non-lethal run
b) Does going non-lethal make the game much harder/annoying

Vishmarx · May 3, 2018

James Bartholomeou said:
Hi all!

I try and stick my nose out in threads about our games - let me know if you have any questions here, and I'll do my best to answer them :)

Can you unlock the ability to sparkle under bright lights?

Deleted member 41931 · May 3, 2018

Its looking good, they seem to have improved some things.

Zeno · May 3, 2018

Combat seems fine. Not necessarily good, but decent enough for a good story and other mechanics.

JoeNut · May 3, 2018

He looks OP as fuck.

Cool idea though, will keep an eye on this

Kufkah · May 3, 2018

Werewolves and vampires in 1800s Europe! This what the Order should have been, lol. Looking forward to this.

Kilgore · May 3, 2018

Vampyr looks sick, I'm very hyped.

Mifec · May 3, 2018

Stygr said:
- The game word is HUB-based or a small map a la Arkham City?
- Moral choices?

Semi open world with 4 districts as hubs of activity.

Moral choices are to kill and to drink blood which affects the districts. You can do a pacifist run. 4 endings are available.

Deleted member 8196 · May 3, 2018

Mifec said:
Semi open world with 4 districts as hubs of activity.

Moral choices are to kill and to drink blood which affects the districts. You can do a pacifist run. 4 endings are available.

Cool, thanks.

Chibs · May 3, 2018

Looks like a good time over the summer! Definitely interested in this game and, honestly, most of the other games that Focus Home is working on. This and Cthulhu look right up my alley. Speaking of the latter, really hoping we get more info on that one soon...

Mifec · May 3, 2018

Kufkah said:
Werewolves and vampires in 1800s Europe! This what the Order should have been, lol. Looking forward to this.

Those are just a different type of vampires. There's like Aristocrats, Sewer Vamps, the beast looking ones and I think 1 more type.

MasterVampire · May 3, 2018

James Bartholomeou said:
Hi all!

I try and stick my nose out in threads about our games - let me know if you have any questions here, and I'll do my best to answer them :)

Does the sun play any role in this game?

X1 Two · May 3, 2018

I didn't follow this game at all, I just thought it would be an adventure game. This … is not that. Pretty disappointed. :(

FallenGrace · May 3, 2018

Aztechnology said:
There aren't enough Gothic horror titles, much less those set in Victorian England. So you guys have my thanks! Really looking forward to this.

When we are fighting people, does that contribute towards staving off the hunger when we feed in combat? Assuming there's a hunger mechanic.

Its not Victorian though aesthetically it is pretty close. Victorian era stops in 1901 with the death of queen Victoria, then you have Edwardian until around 1910 and Vampyr is set after that during the Spanish flu in 1919 as I recall.

I totally agree however that the setting and era are fantastic, the game stands out wonderfully.

Mirage · May 3, 2018

I'm very excited about playing a new vampire game.

Deleted member 24550 · May 3, 2018

The combat still looks to be the least interesting thing about the game frankly, but I hope it plays well.

Aniki · May 3, 2018

That looked pretty good. Can't wait to sink my teeth into this game.

Aztechnology · May 3, 2018

FallenGrace said:
Its not Victorian though aesthetically it is pretty close. Victorian era stops in 1901 with the death of queen Victoria, then you have Edwardian until around 1910 and Vampyr is set after that during the Spanish flu in 1919 as I recall.

I totally agree however that the setting and era are fantastic, the game stands out wonderfully.

Ah right you are, I thought this was based in the late 1800's for some reason.

Iyagovos · May 3, 2018

SmokingBun said:
Were you inspired by Bloodborne in terms of aesthetics or combat?
Or did you feel it was more important to feel powerful rather than vulnerable?

This is a question more for Philippe Moreau, the game director. I've sent him an email to ask :)

Jasper said:
Hi! Do you know if it's possible to completely disable the HUD, or even better..bind a key to toggle all HUD elements off? Seems like this would be a great game to play HUD-less for extra immersion. (And screenshots!)

Etc. said:
Hi, what happened with Cédric Lagarrigue?

This is something I'm not really at liberty to talk about, sadly.

Aztechnology said:
There aren't enough Gothic horror titles, much less those set in Victorian England. So you guys have my thanks! Really looking forward to this.

When we are fighting people, does that contribute towards staving off the hunger when we feed in combat? Assuming there's a hunger mechanic.

There isn't a hunger mechanic, perse, but you will be able to fill up your blood meter during combat, which allows you to use more special moves. You could say your hunger is handled through your exp, which, as you kill people, will rise. Famished vampires are very weak, and easy to take down.

Stygr said:
Some fast questions if you can answer:

- Are there some unique side quest?
- The game word is HUB-based or a small map a la Arkham City?
- Lenght of the main campaign?
- Moral choices?

Thanks and i'm looking forward to the game.

1) Yes, there are unique side-quests.

2) The game has four districts, which can be explored freely. These are Whitechapel, The East Docks, The Hosptial and The City, which is still be be properly revealed.

3) The main quest we expect to take players fifteen to twenty hours to complete.

4) There are definitely moral choices, the foremost being whether or not you choose to kill to level up.

Hella said:
After Nilin and Max, Generic White Man is a massive step down in the protagonist department. I really hope they do something interesting beyond "bwah! he's a vampire with a soul!" because... that's kinda the ur-story of vampiric protagonists. There just has to be some other story to tell.

Like, I am excited for Vampyr, but that part does bum me out.

Some questions:

1) There are multiple outfits in the game, but what about hair or beard styles for the good doctor? The way the Witcher (or even Deadly Premonition) did it, complete with a beard-growing mechanic, was really cool.

2) How is daytime (or just the passage of time) handled? Perpetually night or...?

3) Are there vampire slayers? You know... "Into every generation a slayer is born: one girl in all the world; a chosen one. She alone will wield the strength and skill to fight the vampires, demons, and the forces of darkness; to stop the spread of their evil and the swell of their number. She is the Slayer."

1) The hair and beard styles for Jonathan will stay the same through out the game.

2) Vampyr is perpetually set at night, aside from specific narrative moments

3) There are, but not in the same manner as Buffy :)

Vishmarx said:
Can you unlock the ability to sparkle under bright lights?

You can't :)

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