Vampyr

shuddery German classic that doesn't play by the rules ;

video is erratic in quality but likely the best it'll ever look ;

Many of the actors in the film were amateurs, and their inexperience often shows. Julian West is fairly stiff and inexpressive though one can use his weakness as an actor as an example of his character’s basic ineffectualness. Rena Mandel as...

Using vampiric powers in combat can be really fun ; Huge consequences to your actions ; Supporting cast backstories are engaging

Many technical issues ; Overly generous progression system ; Terrible plot conclusion

At its best, Vampyr is a refreshing take on a stale genre. But its crippling flaws and technical issues too often suck the joy out of the expereince