Vigil RPG

From the beginning, Vigil RPG really respects the player’s time. Whenever I need to duck out or close the game, I’m always taken back to exactly the same place, whether in town, outside, or even in the middle of a combat. By only having a single party member, the turn based combat seems simple at first, but each enemy has their own attack patterns and “tells”, and learning these is the secret to success and is extremely satisfying. It can be comfortably played with just a single thumb which I’ve found to be really useful when stuck on a crowded train or holding my baby. It also plays nice with Downcast (podcast app), which is appreciated. I look forward to seeing what this dev does next.

I saw something pop up about a new major update and decided to re-download, and realized I had never left a review. Let’s fix that! The perfect blend of simplicity meets strategy, perfect for picking up for minutes or playing for hours. The game truly rewards efficiency in strategy as evidenced in the turn counts for better quest rewards and keeping track of your high score (in turns to objective). I agree adding a “tip” option would be great as 10 years of updates and comparability work is huge for a game with a one time unlock and that gives reasons to replay to beat old scores. Would love to see a sequel :)

I don’t know how I missed this game all these years, but after searching high and low for an accessible RPG I finally found this, and I’m super happy I did. This is EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for. I’ve tried so many different RPGs and deleted them for various reasons. But this developer has literally done every single thing right with this game. It’s super easy to learn. There’s depth without it being overly complicated like too many RPGs are. It saves progress at all times. You can quickly hop in and out whether you have only a minute or hours to play. For busy people like me, this is huge. It means I can play at my own pace and always make some progress. Also the file size is small, it hardly uses battery, there are zero ads or IAP, and the developer has kept this updated. Thank you so much, developer. I was about to give up on finding a well done, simple but deep enough, RPG. I thought it didn’t exist. You’ve made my day and this will stay on my phone. If there was a tip option I’d gladly tip you. I really appreciate the rare developers like you who make good games and monetize them fairly. I just can’t say enough good things about this game.

I bought this as soon as I saw the graphics. This is old school all the way - even fown to the single developer working alone, just like those Atari 800 games I loved in the 1980s. The gameplay is simple (which I love), the goals are clear, the music is GREAT, and the graphics - perfect! I don't like ultra-real 3D scenery except in racing games. Loved the goatee on my character too. I am happy with graphics just like these. Loads of similarities to the original Wizardry (the "stables - free!" Was a giveaway), which again is a great thing. I wish we had the original Wiz for iPhone... The price is very reasonable, I appreciate the developer's efforts (I read the credits, Jon!) and am going to enjoy finishing this little gem.

Just falls flat... there is no healing... like what?

I play this on breaks at work and it's perfect. Learning each enemy's attacks and optimizing your path are fun, or you can just go along for the ride. Well worth a buck! More, please.

I purchased this app after reading your interview on making a one-man game. Thanks for putting so much awesome info in the credits/acknowledgements. It is definitely challenging but also a lot of fun to play! I'll definitely buy your next game!

I know I’m late to the party but what a great find this was.

In this RPG, player knowledge about monster behavior is translated directly into character success. You're awarded different stars (and in game rewards for your character) if you complete quests in fewer turns. Lots of fun and replay-ability.

I read an interview with the developer today on Touch Arcade, which made me curious if I missed a good RPG.Dont let the primitive graphics scare you away, this is a fantasticly designed game which is perfect for people old enough to enjoy early cosole RPGs. I am loving this!!!