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Choose a distinct hero and battle Fomors in fast, non-targeting dungeon fights where precise swings and the environment matter.
Released 22 Jun 2012
Turn Debris Into Weapons
Drop Foes From Bridges
Aim Every Swing
Vindictus is an Action RPG that delivers the highest level of combat mechanics and high-quality visuals. Featuring a fully interactive environment, dungeon objects and monsters become part of your arsenal. Experience unique, creative action gameplay that sets a new standard for online RPGs.
Developed by NEXON · Published by NEXON America Inc.
In the fantasy land of Erinn, humanity looks to the goddess Morrighan and the promise of Paradise. You take the role of a customizable hero fighting the Fomors as the story unfolds through missions and battles.
Combat centers on non-targeting attacks: aim weapon swings, time dodges or blocks, and use each hero’s abilities. The battlefield can also provide weapons, with objects such as pillars and timber used against enemies and bridge ropes cut to send foes falling.
Choose among distinct heroes and develop them as you progress through story missions, dungeons, and boss fights. The game also includes multiplayer raids, character appearance options, and gear progression.
Players who praise Vindictus most often point to its fluid, action-focused combat and memorable boss fights. Some also enjoy trying its distinct hero classes, running missions with friends, and the game’s visuals. These positive impressions appear alongside substantial criticism of the current progression and monetization systems.
Death, like yesterday, came in shades of crimson today. Answer me, Goddess. Where is Paradise?
My enemies have ceased to breathe, their lungs torn asunder. Yet, Morrighan... even here, there was no Paradise.
Vindictus establishes a new standard for Action RPGs, where the sensation of every hit defines the battle. Utilizing a precise non-targeting combat system, you must master the weight of your weapon and the exact trajectory of your swings to dominate the field. The environment itself is your arsenal; with precise and realistic physics, you can shatter pillars to crush monsters, wield broken timber as a weapon, or sever bridge ropes to send foes plummeting into the abyss. This is not just any ordinary combat; it is a fully interactive battlefield where every choice has a physical impact.
Step into a breathtaking world brought to life with dynamic lighting and atmospheric depth. Your journey will take you across diverse landscapes, from calm, open meadows to ancient castles and desolate, endless deserts. Experience a visual journey where every environment and every sky is different.
In the world of Vindictus, individuality is not a choice but a necessity. Break away from the identical looks of heroes with an expansive customization system offering various unique combinations. You have the freedom to fine-tune every detail of your character, from physique and skin tone to intricate body paintings and facial features. Whether you desire breathtaking beauty or a fierce, battle-hardened visage, your character will stand as a truly unique presence among others.
In a rough and silent land, humanity clings to survival and a single, burning promise: the Legend of Erinn. For generations, they have waited for Morrighan, the black-winged goddess who is prophesied to lead them to Paradise once the Fomors are vanquished. Yet, as the blood of enemies spills to open the gates to salvation, the line between prophecy and despair blurs. Is the legend a truth waiting to be fulfilled, or a dream that will never come to pass? The answer lies at the end of your blade.
"Destroy the Fomors. Their blood will open the gates to Erinn. On the day the last drop of blood is shed, The Goddess shall stand before you."
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 0 |
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| Players | 1–8 |
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| Multiplayer | Vindictus supports both solo play and online multiplayer. Reviews describe instance-based party play, raids, guilds, public hub towns, and limited PvP. Multiple reviews state normal gameplay is commonly built around small co-op groups, with one review explicitly saying 4-player groups in instances and another saying 8-man dungeons exist; towns are the main shared MMO spaces. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No multiplayer mod support is mentioned. Reviews mention regional versions and unofficial English patches for other regions, but no multiplayer-affecting mods are described. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DRM / EULA |
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| Metacritic | 76/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
