Video game fans around the world have been sinking their teeth into the just-released unlock a rat form in V Rising. However, there is one unexpected ability that rises above the rest: building living, breathing vampire castles.
It looks like V Rising is ing the ranks of other early access survival games like Valheim, seemingly coming out of nowhere and turning into a viral hit. Players and critics alike have showered V Rising with praise, specifically complimenting its fast-paced action, satisfying progression, and crafting systems. One of the most interesting elements of the game, however, is its base-building mechanic, a system that is extremely important for players looking to get a foothold in the experience. Creating a solid vampire castle is certainly important in V Rising, as it offers protection and is tied to character progression, but it is simultaneously a thoroughly enjoyable aspect of the game.
For many, building a castle in V Rising is way more fun than it has any right to be. Customization options are always welcome, but V Rising takes things a step further by intertwining these customization features with other mechanics. The practicality and freedom of expression offered through base-building in V Rising help make it the best tool in the player's vampire arsenal.
Why Base-Building Is The V Rising's Best Vampire Power
Massively popular games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Stardew Valley have proven that the ability to craft and sustain in-game strongholds and homes can be immensely satisfying. By incorporating this kind of feature into a more action-packed, survival framework, V Rising keeps things interesting and fresh. The game still manages to stand apart from other base-building survival games like State of Decay and Valheim by adding unique twists like the base having a functioning castle heart that V Rising players can move to different locations, and by directly connecting the base to various quests and activities. All in all, choosing a great base location, upgrading the castle, and customizing the interior is a great mix of practical and creative gameplay elements, ones that are vital to master for new V Rising players.
The castle-building system in V Rising isn't perfect, of course. Issues like the lack of verticality come to mind, as it would make sense for a large castle to have more than one floor, and the inability to teleport with construction materials makes moving locations more difficult than it should be. However, base-building is still immensely rewarding and useful, and when it comes to early access games, V Rising certainly offers higher quality options than most.
