Action RPG game with dark fantasy setting, focused on precise combat and sword-spell combinations
Vigil: The Longest Night is an isometric action RPG developed by Glass Heart Games and released in 2020. Set in a dark fantasy world, you play as Leila, a member of the Vigil order who hunts corrupted beasts and monsters that threaten the land.
The gameplay puts an emphasis on precise, skilled combat. As Leila, you explore ominous environments like forests and castles from a top-down perspective. You primarily fight enemies using your equipped melee weapon, such as swords and axes, while also having access to spells for both attacking and healing. Defeating enemies earns you experience points to upgrade stats and new gear to equip.
The brooding, Gothic atmosphere stands out as one of Vigil's strengths thanks to its visuals and audio design. The heart of the experience is overcoming the challenging, often unforgiving combat encounters with the various beasts and supernatural foes you face on your quest to cleanse the land of corruption. It's best suited for fans of action RPGs like Diablo who want deep combat mechanics rather than a lengthy story.