Разработчик: Alvios Games
Описание
Vellum is a cooperative action roguelike; dive into magic tomes to sling inky spells, discover pages of power, and - in a fresh take - choose how your foes evolve!
Group up or go it solo in quick, dynamic adventures full of synergy and discovery!
Draw power from your favorite color, weaving Signature Ink into your spells - siphon health with Red, blot out enemies with Blue, fight alongside a companion with Green, and discover the strengths of Pink, Yellow, and Orange!
Band together with your fellow players, shaping your inky spells into unique tools against your foes. Strategize as a team to invest in group-wide boons, reshaping the fields of battle: Tomes.
Carve your way through a monochromatic enemy, but YOU must determine how they grow to match your strength. Strategically choose your foes’ upgrades, writing and fighting your way through the dangers of the Torn.
Apply higher and higher Binding Challenges to each journey and overcome even the toughest obstacles. Tackle rotating global challenges in the bi-weekly Book Club!
Dive deep into Tomes: echoes of familiar tales and fables with unique, run-altering mechanics. The Illuminated Library will unlock novelties from these adventures! Rest and regroup - then create your own Customizable Reading Nook!
The mysteries of Ink are yours to explore - and the dreaded Torn Lords lie in wait…
Table of Contents:
Swift Tales: Approachable, under 30-minute roguelike runs crafted for quick gameplay sessions for 1-4 players.
Signature Inks: Infuse your spells with one of 6 colorful classes, complete with their own unique upgrades and rewarding challenges!
Scrolls of Power: Tear through enemies with over 300 powers for you and your team. All powers can be build-makers, no filler.
Spell Shaping: Wield a growing roster of spells to throw Planets, summon Sewing Needles, brandish Swords - then shape them with game-changing augments!
Torn Pages: With over 100 enemy upgrades and effects to choose from, only you will decide how your foes evolve throughout the course of battle.
Personal Reading Nooks: Show off your style with hundreds of decorations in your customizable corner of the Library!
The Font: Invoke unique Tome-themed powers as a team through the mystical Ink Font in combination with your individual builds.
Fabled Scribes: Research the magic of ink between runs to enhance your Scribe with customizable talents!
Brutal Bindings: Increase your challenge by affixing bindings to your runs. Greater danger brings greater rewards!
Rotating Book Club: Join other Scribes in tackling fresh, global challenges!
Reference Section: All the high quality literature puns you could ever desire.
Endless Appendices: Reached the end? Found the perfect build? Face the Appendices and continue the fight!
Поддерживаемые языки: english
Системные требования
Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 / AMD FX-8320
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 960 / R9 280
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7500 / AMD Ryzen 5 1400
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1060 / R9 390
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Mac
Linux
Отзывы пользователей
This is a great game, that just Keeps, getting, updates!
Good gameplay loop, original powers. And even after 50 hours i still find things that suprise me. (new powers or unlocks etc. )
Great for co-op play.
Playing it with a friend and having a lot of fun. Love all the updates so far.
Just not very good
Probably the fastest I've ever come to liking a Roguelike. The game feels fast paced, you have important choices to make every run, and it feels fresh. Not sure why this isn't more popular.
highly enjoyable
Nice game
Genuinely one of the best roguelikes I've ever had the pleasure of playing.
please remove parkour, its so awful and unfun.
This is a great hidden gem for roguelike enjoyers.
The writing theme is neat and very well executed, I love the names of enemies/abilities/effects that all relate to different concepts of books, authors and art in general.
The abilities are varied and fun, and all offer their own way of scaling and powering up.
There's fun synergies to be had with different inks when you play co-op and everyone can run their own build without hindering each other's abilities.
Having to pick not only buffs for the group but also buffs for enemies makes for fun replayability, although some are definitely way better to pick in pretty much every situation.
My ONLY gripes with the game are:
- Objectives (like orbs to collect) sometimes spawning right outside the map (seems reachable, but invisible wall prevents us from getting it)
- Some events being a little buggy (big tower where we knock on door: a friend and I pushed each other in, leaving the door closed and preventing our 3rd friend from entering and claiming the tower; we ended up stuck in it but I could teleport (not flutterstep, the other shorter one w/ 2 charges) through the door and my friend had to climb to a window (run would have been softlocked if he didn't have empowered quip that pulls him forward))
- And my biggest of them: visual clarity can be garbage for enemies. Multiple times we'll be wondering what we died from and what's dealing damage. Events like Stoplight are so hard to notice that they're obnoxious to bring since you have to stare at the bottom of your screen to make sure you're not about to get penalized, making you walk into more and more enemy attacks. Bosses will sometimes instantly spawn a bunch of stuff behind you that will two-tap you if you're not aware how they work/not fast enough to get away from them).
BUT with the game being in early access and us having so much fun with it already, I still very much recommend it if you like number-go-up gameplay.
An absolute treat! If you enjoyed the tone and flavor of Inkbound but wanted realtime gameplay, better run consistency, and a much cooler power system? If you wanted Risk of Rain 2 to stop being a hell-failure living in the abyss? If you just like running around slinging goofy spells with friends? For all those reasons and more, this is a wonderful game.
System-wise, I am loving a lot of the concepts here. Your character is a collection of diverse and distinct pieces, namely a Signature Color, a resource builder, a resource spender, and a mobility skill. All 4 of these can be mixed as you see fit, and the game supports some very wild combinations. Colors give you a defined gimmick (consistent predictable crits, damage over time with near-infinite stacks, a summonable turret, a permanent pet, etc) and a signature cooldown spell, and then all your other skills are subtly twisted to fit: Literally dyed in that color. Builders feel crisp and strong, not like a penalty you have to put up with because you're OoM. Spenders are impactful, doubly so when colored, and the mobility tools all seem to be pulling their weight.
So far my only real complaints are that, despite the 3rd-person camera, it can be easy to get surrounded without really knowing there's danger on your blind side. Some better alerting (before damage impacts) would be appreciated, but I do know that also just comes down to situational awareness and game knowledge.
All told, this is an easy and unconditional recommend from me!
1000% would recommend trying it out or at least keep an eye onit if you Love games like risk of rain where you're shooting and making different kinds of builds,and yes there is an endless mode after completing the third tome, not gona spoil the rest of the stuff but enjoyed every second of this after the tutorial. (plus 100 points to devs for making the tutorial short and sweet)
Right off the bat what I like:
-Multiple "Classes" known in game as Signature Inks
-Spells for almost everyone, even melee
-Loadouts so you don't have to labor over switching builds
-Easy unlocking of all the spells
-Customization options beyond just coloration
-Personalized roguelite upgrades depending on your build
-Enemies get stronger but I get to choose how, not just rng
-Plenty of ridiculous combinations of upgrades to be OP
-Missions are typically 2 kill arenas followed by a unique breather
-Bosses at the end of each "Book" to provide a challenge
-Difficulty system where you can choose debuffs/challenges for more rewards
Things that seemed odd but are fine:
-A large number of the Robes are just the same outfit with different colors or materials
(The Heads and Tomes are at least more distinctive)
-Not all spells are made equally; some feel like they could use more range or lower costs
(Conversely, there are plenty of spells that are fine as is, or that can even feel busted)
-The difficulty system "Bindings" limits the rewards you get if you Bind above your Binding level
(You can very easily increase the Binding level by clearing a Book at your current max Binding)
I don't think I've played enough of the game yet to warrant discussing things that are bad or that need change, so until then, I can say with certainty that this is a fantastic game. I love the atmosphere and the unspoken world-building you can find in scrolls through out the missions. Multiple characters have written them, narrating a background in their own unique dialogues. I also just love the flow of the game, its a delight to play and feels well optimized for such a stylized game. Casting the spells feels fun and I've already got 3 separate loadouts because I WANT to experiment more with the Signature Inks and Spells! I haven't felt this way about a newer game in a long time so I'm pretty happy, and I hope you have fun with the game too.
Hidden Gem. Hours of enjoyment. Compelling and significant combinations and build options. Upgrades feel rewarding.
Highly recommend. Tell your friends to get it and play it with you. 9/10 game. Can't wait to see the future updates.
Crazy game full of crazy enjoyment. If you want to experience hours of fun and discovering broken combos that make your jaw drop, then this is the game for you. It is action packed and loaded with endless content to be discovered. I would greatly recommend getting this game and telling your friends to as well.
9/10 fun game. Play the game.
book gigachad
NOT WORTH $20 - Vellum's a pretty standard gaming affair covered in black and white blobs. What I mean to say is the art direction here really leaves something to be desired. The lore would have you believe there is this fanciful world you're destined to save but the levels are so uninspiring. The enemies lack any sort of distinction or characteristics which set them apart from dull/ lifeless backgrounds. When you couple that with the fact that your "heroes" starting outfits are all dark caster robes, it's easy to lose yourself in a game that's simply a "3d reverse bullethell" where the object is to shoot as much as possible while dodging the enemies that spawn behind you.
Let's compare this enemy design to a game like Kingdom Hearts where the backgrounds are vibrant. The heartless (aka shadow creatures) were completely black in KH and yet completely distinguishable from the player and his party. These shadow enemies made it clear to the player not only what it is they are attacking but what it was they were saving. Now I do think it's unfair to expect a Kingdom Hearts-esque art team from a game that doesn't have the rights to Mickey Mouse, this is just the clearest example where color played a huge role in the design of "colorless" monsters.
Vellum has potential. The game mechanics themselves have decent qualities; jumping works, attacking works, figuring out builds that work for you are the simple things I personally enjoy as a gamer. And while there is a little bit of a learning curve, the controls are solid. You may have issues like one build fits all scenarios but those are things you can tweak as the community figures out the meta. I think if the publisher focused on tweaking their enemy designs so that enemies are more fun to kill, that will introduce more variety into the ways your player base wants to figure out how to kill them.
OVERALL 6/10 - needs work, support if you like but $20 is way too much for a game that doesn't even have public matchmaking yet. Developers need to stop making players fund their half-thought projects. This is a good idea, not a finished one.
When i first started playing the game, I was expecting something like risk of rain (of no fault of the dev's branding it that way) and was a little dissapointed by what turned out to be more of an arena shooter with few abilities (a movement, an "auto attack" and a "spell" with a "class" specific ability.
after some playing and earning unlocks, I quickly learned what looked simple was actually a frantic and hilariously scaling roguelite with tons of potential for builds. been playing in coop and having a blast. after almost 25 hours, theres still over 100 power's still to unlock and i havent even tried every class.
any roguelite that can have me laughing out loud about the build i've assembled is doing it right.
Fun, fast-paced gameplay with synergistic builds, all in a charming artstyle. Definitiely recommend.
This is such a hidden gem
Haven't got a lot of time on the game but from what I've played I am really enjoying it and having a lot of fun ! Loving the variations and combinations you can have, it gives the game a lot of replay ability. I can't wait to watch this game grow, I think the devs have something really good here !
yes
Satisfying roguelite game loop and really cool art style. It's pretty fun building combos in the loadouts between unique spell behavior and ink mechanics. Also the spells are just all amusing. Summoning planets, rolling dice, launching anchors, etc. The difficulty scaling is unique too, adding more and more effects to play around instead of just "enemies have moar stats". Overall feels like lots to keep me entertained.
Really good game. Lots to do for early access and damn does it feel good to go with teal ink and just spam a shit ton of missiles.
The combat gameplay is decent but in my opinion, overly simplistic, there's not much you can do other than shoot and move. There's so much potential here to add more dynamics, it plays a bit like an FPS without that extra oomph.
In regards to game style/user interface, it's a top tier title. However, I think it would be a lot more immersive if the avatars looked more humanoid (mages with faces, hair, and feet, stylistic robes, personality and voices, etc.) and one could personalize them. Currently, it's too anonymized.
At this point, I'd say 6.5/10, will perhaps change later as updates come.
I originally picked up this game because someone mentioned it being somewhat similar to Risk of Rain 2. I'm so glad that I did.
Imagine playing RoR2, but you don't have to commit to 2 hours for a decent run. You don't have to fight your teammates for loot. You're not playing beat the clock every round.
The biggest endorsement I can give this game is that it takes the spirit of RoR2, distills it into intense 20 minute runs, has lots of variety in terms of builds, and doesn't lock classes behind obscure challenges.
I'm a handful of hours in and I'm constantly unlocking new things and having a blast. Absolutely worth a purchase whether it's on sale or not.
yuh yuh yuh
super fun magic combat game, would recommend to anybody who likes action roguelikes
Disclaimer: I only got half an our in this game but already feel like i need to let people know about my first impressions because i dont think they will change alot the more i play.
I had Vellum on my list for a while now and always saw it as this rough unfinished mediocre game with potential.
And i honestly dont know where this came from ...
During the sale i took a closer look watching some videos and it looked awesome and fun - so i bought it.
Vellum has a beautiful artstyle and really is its own thing in the genre with own terms and ... it feels like its own little universe. The ui is fun and engaging, performance is good, game feels good and smooth and development is still very active.
On sale i definately recommend it right now! Cant wait to hop back in :-)
Fun rogue-like that is updated extremely frequently. Deserves way more attention honestly.
I came to Vellum looking for an alternative to Risk of Rain 2 with shorter run-times - and am pleasantly surprised so far.
The game is remarkably polished and packed with content for an early-access indie title. Its book-themed world is both adorable and fully realized, with a gorgeous art style that shows incredible attention to detail.
It leans more into co-op than Risk of Rain 2, though I haven’t tested this yet. Beyond what the RoR2 offers, it also includes rogue-lite elements, with strict vertical progression outside of runs and plenty of build-crafting potential. Whether you're customizing your free-form character classes outside of runs or experimenting with synergies during them, the systems feel deep and satisfying.
It’s also less of a RoR2 clone than I initially expected, almost feeling more like a survivor-like / Bullet-Heaven or even an third-person ARPG.
Regardless, it’s a recommended experience already.
Wonderful game, please add the ability to swap power-ups in co-op
A wonderful art visual and story that I can get behind. Mechanics are nice, clean up on the movement or add on's would be nice to feel like I lost control with too much abilities, but a wonderful time nonetheless!
Simple, yet I find it enjoyable enough to find it worth the price, plus I see that it has potential. Haven't tried it with other people yet, so can't speak for the multiplayer aspect. But if you like roguelite games then this might be it for you.
A VERY polished Early Access.
Fantastic visual style and nice attention to detail.
The game is fun to play, and I really appreciate all of the solid puns.
Very fun rogue-like and constant updates from devs.
The knockback and movement of mobs, coupled with your own erratic movements (you're either too slow or too fast) makes the game annoying. The overly complicated maps just compounds this design flaw to make for agonizing gameplay.
Surprisingly fun. A "let's see if we like this game" turned into an 8 hour session.
Wow wow wee wow! Very nice, very good game! High five! It make happy time for brain and fingers. So much fun, I like! Great success!
A fun little game, im playing solo and while I can tell there are some parts that are more multiplayer friendly, not once have I gotten stuck. Find some friends and enjoy it that way, or hang out solo like me!
Also add me on steam of you want to group play with someone, none of my friends like roguelikes XD
great updates and consistency, great content, overall a blast to play and very smooth gameplay feel. joe/10
Truly incredible game! The sheer variety in Pages of Power and the diversity of the Inks allows every run to feel very different and I'm still discovering new builds to pursue.
One of my favorite runs was one I haven't seen replicated in any other game of this genre, where I stacked up so many pages that increased my jump height and damage while jumping I could stay airborne permanently and when I landed I'd deal damage proportional to my air time, instantly killing the enemies nearby.
The patches are frequent and consistent, you won't regret this purchase.
With them adding more and more content i would say this is worth it. The difficulty is a bit on the easier side which i hope there is more multipliers later on and i think some colors may need a tweak in passives and some of the other abilities could use some tweaking but other then that it feels great. I love the way each color feels even tho its just an ult it changes the playstyle and its super fun. Would def recommend this 8/10
The movement and combat feels fluid, the builds are all fun and unique, and the game is committed to its theme in every aspect.
Vellum is an amazing game, with great visuals. It is very fun although there is no balance between the Signature inks whatsoever.
Overall 9/10 from me
Good AARPG. Scratches the itch and plenty of customization.
Highly enjoyable third-person-shooter/caster roguelite.
The customization of spells, abilities, etc. is incredibly satisfying.
Great depth of replayability.
I like the game, plays nice and smooth and i can kill a mofo with an ink blot.
Will be a good match for fans of Risk of Rain 2 and other rogue-lite shooters. The massive amount of build options ensures that each player will find their own unique playstyle and look.
So damn fun. i've only played solo so far, but man is it a really good game with solid meta progression and style.
It has a surprising amount of depth and meta progression for being early access. In my opinion, it still needs more content, but it’s honestly pretty great. A lot of devs would do a full release with less than this. Can’t wait to play with my friends.
Дополнительная информация
| Разработчик | Alvios Games |
| Платформы | Windows |
| Ограничение возраста | Нет |
| Дата релиза | 09.03.2025 |
| Отзывы пользователей | 91% положительных (342) |