The core gameplay loop involves delving into the frozen city to scavenge for supplies to help Lyric and her companions survive. Vambrace can never escape comparisons to Darkest Dungeon because of how much the combat borrows from it.ĭespite those comparisons, Vambrace plays differently thanks to a lack of a punishing sanity system. Evelia Lyric is the only human capable of leading expeditions above, thanks to the Aetherbracer left to her by her father.Īt its core, Vambrace is a narrative-driven RPG with roguelite combat heavily inspired by Darkest Dungeon.

The cities’ former residents roam the streets seeking vengeance on the living.

The King of Shades has cursed the city of Icenaire with a permanent blight of frost. Players wake up underground in the city of Dalearch. We purchased our copy of Vambrace: Cold Soul from the eShop. There is a lot to love here, but some frustrations mar the experience. The game is a unique blend of turnbased tactical gameplay, mixed with the lore and story of a JRPG. Read our review for more.īut there are enough differences for Vambrace: Cold Soul to stand on its own. Vambrace: Cold Soul draws plenty of inspiration from Darkest Dungeon in game play.

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