The Amazingly Addictive Design and Development of Vampire Survivors

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  • Vampire Survivors is a roguelike video game developed and published by Luca Galante.
    It costs three dollars. It was made by one person. And it is the most addicting game I’ve ever played. This is the story of an indie game that was made by a software developer who worked in the gambling industry. It’s got flashing lights. It’s got RNG rolls. It has no business being as good as it is, yet I find myself coming back every single night for one more hit.
    This is Vampire Survivors.
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  • @ultimatemacchia
    @ultimatemacchia ปีที่แล้ว +252

    I like how in this predatory industry one slot machine engineer made a one time payment 3 dollar slot sim just for fun

    • @AFollowerOfCanti
      @AFollowerOfCanti ปีที่แล้ว +27

      instead of paying with money, you pay with your time lol

  • @0average_enjoyer044
    @0average_enjoyer044 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    all this has made me realize is how good of a guy the dev is. he literally made a game with the satisfaction of a slot machine and then made it essentially free. if he were any less ethically sound, he would’ve filled the game with microtransactions and p2w

  • @leap541
    @leap541 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Weird bit of trivia: The online learning game Blooket has a mode based on this game called Monster Brawl. Much of the mode's mechanics are taken from Vampire Survivors.

  • @cameronnessman4412
    @cameronnessman4412 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Very happy to see Northernlion getting some recognition! Awesome to see how he helped propel this game to sky heights!

  • @DexTag
    @DexTag ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Northernlion also kicked it off for me like for many. I remember he played on library and asked chat how to evolve Fire Wand. I didn't expect much out of the game but thought it could be a good filler. Well, that filler lead to over 300 videos and 1000+ hours in the game :D

  • @rashodmasters4299
    @rashodmasters4299 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I enjoy games with loot systems immensely and 3:18 is the most accurate depiction of getting a rare drop I've ever seen

  • @obst3085
    @obst3085 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Found the game through Northernlion and the inserted segment about the oven is very iconic, thank you so much for including it

    • @theninjaofmusic
      @theninjaofmusic ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Northernlion gets me to buy around 50% of all games I play.

  • @armorbearer9702
    @armorbearer9702 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Vampire Survivor is proof of Bushnell's Law.

  • @torment4723
    @torment4723 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Played it the whole night, said just one more run.
    Quit.
    Went to prepare for bed, watch a video... Watched this video.
    Now i go and play again.

  • @Victini0510
    @Victini0510 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have a ton of time in Magic Survival on my phone and instantly recognized the influence when the video started. I can't believe this tiny Slavic indie mobile game inspired a twitch top 30. Crazy stuff.

  • @ChauMasterFun
    @ChauMasterFun ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Vampire Survivors is definitely one of my top games of the year. On release; my friends and I would tell each other the weapon combinations and try and come up with "the best builds for runs." Although I can see the argument for being more addicting than slots; once you know the weapon combinations and get enough points to skip or reroll chest items; there is no gambling aspect because chests dont do anything besides drop money after you complete a build. The way I played was to see how many achievements I could get per run. but as they keep updating the game they kept adding more and more achievements; which is a good thing! this is definitely a fun game and love the Castlevania easter eggs

    • @thadex454
      @thadex454 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It’s has surprisingly good music too

    • @ChauMasterFun
      @ChauMasterFun ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thadex454 oh yes; definitely. The soundtrack is great!

  • @RagdollArtwork
    @RagdollArtwork ปีที่แล้ว +7

    >Top 30 game on Steam
    >I'm only just now hearing about it
    Guys, I'm starting to think I'm no longer hip

    • @faradise3819
      @faradise3819 ปีที่แล้ว

      Considering the top game is Fortnite, I'm glad I'm not.

    • @IAmValefree
      @IAmValefree ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same...

  • @BagelBoi4000
    @BagelBoi4000 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Magic survival is such a goated game, I wish it had a version on steam instead of being exclusive to mobile. If they had done that it may have been the subject of this video instead of a short mention for the idea of the game.

  • @Mr.Electricc
    @Mr.Electricc ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Quick edit. You only get the chests that may upgrade only show up after you kill a big enemy and not after a level up

  • @zvkek8-zako
    @zvkek8-zako ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Vtubers liked this game so much, fans made a version of this for the Vtubers

  • @kairu_b
    @kairu_b ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting vids as always

  • @thadex454
    @thadex454 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice editing

  • @clockwork204
    @clockwork204 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Crimsonland was also super addictive. And it doesn't have half the systems this game has (from what you've shown). No wonder it's super addicting. :D

  • @ThirtyfourEC
    @ThirtyfourEC ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great outro music

  • @Yato_q
    @Yato_q ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i‘ve been on that game right from the start

  • @ElBandito
    @ElBandito 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The music slaps hard, but not enough people talk about that aspect.

  • @fhjunior6183
    @fhjunior6183 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the vid

  • @girayyigit3816
    @girayyigit3816 ปีที่แล้ว

    6:27 Annnnndd now Vampire Survivors is BAFTA's game of the year

  • @BusterBeachside
    @BusterBeachside ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Vampire Survivors is definitely one of the games of all time.

  • @Ridlay_
    @Ridlay_ ปีที่แล้ว

    In The Final outro? Based.

  • @speedslider3913
    @speedslider3913 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It's fascinating how, if this game was free-to-play with in-app purchases for item loot boxes and battle passes or whatever, it would likely be the scummiest thing since snake oil, but since there's just an upfront cheap price and the game is otherwise only harmful to your time, it's just a cool game that uses the power of casino theatrics for good!
    Well, maybe not ″good,″ per say, but it's not evil, and that's great!

  • @thehatterking728
    @thehatterking728 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Let's just hope it isn't gonna be copied by other devs and make it P2W or something shady like that.

    • @Officialencode
      @Officialencode ปีที่แล้ว +22

      this is design is already flooding the mobile market. T_T

    • @NintendoBoy64
      @NintendoBoy64 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Blizzard dev already making notes

    • @nellax8314
      @nellax8314 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Already has but poncle wants to root them out with a fairly monetized port of the game he still working on how to fit the dlc on mobile he has a team working on ports like Xbox and mobile devices

  • @syafranmuflih7139
    @syafranmuflih7139 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Flappy Bird : "Oh thats cute, son."

  • @MezzoForte4
    @MezzoForte4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've never heard of this game.

  • @Smoked4Free
    @Smoked4Free ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gameplay reminds me of i made a game with zombies

  • @nellax8314
    @nellax8314 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    oh shit thought this was a hate video then i saw your prep screens my man youre in deep like me lol

    • @Akshonesports
      @Akshonesports  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is a great game and we love it!

  • @actuallynotsteve
    @actuallynotsteve ปีที่แล้ว

    Are we now doing full-length videos as ads? Cmon bruv

  • @mimisaiko
    @mimisaiko ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I appreciate the funny editing☺

  • @lilponcle1159
    @lilponcle1159 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro this dev stole my username 😮
    Jkjk. Good video. I might actually try this game

  • @utoherozv
    @utoherozv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So this is why all the mobile game ads now look like this. :0

  • @RubberTag
    @RubberTag ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hate that people make games so addictive..

  • @juanrodriguez9971
    @juanrodriguez9971 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So is addicting because it just keeps rewarding you more and more? Then it is like Cookie Clicker which is just satisfactory to see getting better and better at getting more and increasing those numbers on screen exponentially.
    I guess I felt something like that when starting on The Binding of Isaac in the form of achievements, unlocking like 10 things per run even if I lost just felt awesome, even tho it stopped giving me that many rewards.

    • @EbonMaster
      @EbonMaster ปีที่แล้ว +3

      In a way, yes. It rewards you with currency to unlock other things but also with power via characters, temporary upgrades (as in they're gone at the end of a run) and permanent upgrades, as well as lots of secrets and such. The constant climb of power in a run is very BOI like as well. As you saw above you can start off with a simple knife and by the end you can be clearing the screen with massive laser beams and giant axes. When you first start playing, the end-of-run boss that kills you seems unbeatable but after a few dozen runs, killing him can be pretty much effortless.
      That combined with how good it can feel to just mow down enemies is what makes it a great game to just throw on and have a run through to relax.

    • @PetrichorBlue
      @PetrichorBlue ปีที่แล้ว

      Cookie clicker is a game for people who don't have a work or social life.

    • @EbonMaster
      @EbonMaster ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PetrichorBlue What? Did they add a bunch to it or something? when I played it I dont think it took that long to get through. I just played through it absent mindedly in-between getting work done on my other monitor lol

  • @Sadeyo1
    @Sadeyo1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't know if I should be happy for being stickler about my graphics and gameplay. I looked at it and all the variations of the game and knew I wouldn't get into it. Good for Luca becoming successful and may others enjoy the game.

  • @matthewlasalvia7026
    @matthewlasalvia7026 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There’s no way this game could run on NES.

  • @pabletoday9782
    @pabletoday9782 ปีที่แล้ว

    So basically gauntlet

  • @ProtyG
    @ProtyG ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Yes, I'm a human and I like mindlessly killing things.

  • @joshuax1987
    @joshuax1987 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Is this the game inspire HOLOCURE (HOLOLIVE) ??
    do they related or something?

    • @faradise3819
      @faradise3819 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was played a lot by Hololive members and inspired Holocure. But that's pretty much where the relation ends.

  • @SinbadTheWicked
    @SinbadTheWicked ปีที่แล้ว

    What about 5 minutes till dawn. Its basically the same thingd

  • @toadtube
    @toadtube ปีที่แล้ว

    truuuuuuuuuu

  • @jcwong4995
    @jcwong4995 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    GAMBA Aware Wokege

  • @hobobeard
    @hobobeard ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why is this video on what purports to be an esports focused channel?

  • @Newyorkisabiiiiiggcity
    @Newyorkisabiiiiiggcity 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Idk personally it doesent really catch me. But thats just me.

  • @Swagmite
    @Swagmite ปีที่แล้ว

    Do The Last of Us multiplayer

  • @PetrichorBlue
    @PetrichorBlue ปีที่แล้ว

    I like 20 Minutes till Dawn a lot better

  • @queuemanagement2923
    @queuemanagement2923 ปีที่แล้ว

    Errrrrrrrrr..... Castlevania Pachinko? BY konami

  • @maximillianvs2185
    @maximillianvs2185 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I fucking knew this game copied magic survival

  • @tobykassulke2385
    @tobykassulke2385 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You'd think a guy with a background in gambling would make a microtransaction filled garbage game. Sure the game is still predatory with the addictive elements of slot machines but youre not pumping tons of money into it like other games that are "free".

  • @ocping
    @ocping ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It gets old pretty fast though.

  • @nixielee
    @nixielee 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Eh I think it was game of the year, maybe edged out by Elden Ring but that was not as original.

  • @lordtraxroy
    @lordtraxroy ปีที่แล้ว

    i thought this game is gambling and is pay to win

    • @faradise3819
      @faradise3819 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nah it's fine, it's not *actually* a predatory game.

  • @thehatterking728
    @thehatterking728 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh also First

  • @xzxmemoxzx
    @xzxmemoxzx ปีที่แล้ว

    Eh played through the full game in 8 hours

  • @robberofjacks2072
    @robberofjacks2072 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was about to say this is a copy of Magic Survival but it's was inspired by it xD. I'm going to go play that tho. Bye bye

  • @meldotfresh
    @meldotfresh ปีที่แล้ว

    HoloCure Is better!!!!

  • @sunofabeach9424
    @sunofabeach9424 ปีที่แล้ว

    IMO, a boring ass game. May be it's addicting to somebody but it's not a great rogue-like game and not even a good game at all. It's nice and it deserves attention as a browser flash game that displays some ad in main menu or something like that but not as a desktop game that costs money

    • @JDReC100
      @JDReC100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      its 3 bucks with cheap DLC, and manages to get the gameflow just right, with a good variation of unlocks, secrets, and challanges.
      ive only played it a few times, but i totally see why others enjoy it. I may never play it again, but it for sure isnt a bad game. its just not your taste (it not my cup of tea either XD).

  • @2emo2function
    @2emo2function ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Game gets popular cuz its predatorily designed lol

    • @Nyandere_the_Bakeneko
      @Nyandere_the_Bakeneko ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How? It’s just $3… no more than that

    • @EbonMaster
      @EbonMaster ปีที่แล้ว

      Good example of a word thats been used so much, its more or less lost meaning...

    • @faradise3819
      @faradise3819 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I mean this is pretty much the same type of game populating the arcades decades ago, but only for $3. That's a good deal for me.

    • @2emo2function
      @2emo2function ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Nyandere_the_Bakeneko the game would still be predatorily designed if it was a freeware game

    • @2emo2function
      @2emo2function ปีที่แล้ว

      @@faradise3819 what?

  • @LostHope84
    @LostHope84 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ll never understand how people can play or like these kinds of games. They look so bad and the gameplay is super repetitive and boring.

    • @juanrodriguez9971
      @juanrodriguez9971 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Because of the easy fast rewards as explained, that's how I feel whenever I see those golden coins and gems and shit on slot machines, they feel so generic and exaggerated they are unappealing to me, but the truth is they appeal to lots of people, and that's how this game got a following of people who mindlessly like to look at flashy lights and getting rewards.
      Why do you think many phone games give you an overwhelming amount of rewards for breathing? To catch your attention.

    • @EbonMaster
      @EbonMaster ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Its simple and satisfying. Sometimes that's all a game needs to be.

    • @Nyandere_the_Bakeneko
      @Nyandere_the_Bakeneko ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s simply called having fun.

    • @manilowgamer
      @manilowgamer 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is your opinion. Good graphics doesn't mean its a good game. Look how many shit AAA games are flying around with great visuals and nothing else.

    • @manilowgamer
      @manilowgamer 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Nyandere_the_Bakeneko We don't do that here.