RPGFit check
Is Vigilantes worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Turn-based tactics fans who prefer crime-focused settings over fantasy or science fiction
- RPG players who want to develop a squad through stats, skills and perks
- Players who enjoy investigating enemy groups and responding to opponents that can grow stronger
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking fast, real-time combat may find the turn-based squad encounters slow-paced
- Players looking for a light, low-complexity RPG may find the layered character and gang systems demanding
- Players seeking a fantasy or science-fiction setting may not want a modern crime-ridden city
Our take on Vigilantes
The feature list emphasizes gang surveillance and a reactive criminal network, but much of the described play still centers on squad combat, character development and upgrading equipment. The intelligence systems frame the campaign without replacing its tactical encounters.
What is Vigilantes?
Vigilantes is a turn-based tactical RPG set in Reiker, a crime-ridden modern city.
Squad combat uses cover, aimed and special attacks, lethal and non-lethal options, and perk-based abilities. The UPLIFT character system has 6 stats and 9 skills, with over 60 perks for customizing team members. Surveillance and interrogations reveal information about gangs and help locate their leaders and facilities. Dialogue choices and skill checks can affect combat advantages, while missions also involve helping citizens. Gangs recruit, improve equipment, train members, and build facilities; enemies who escape may return stronger. Players can upgrade weapons from 9 classes, craft ammunition, armour and medical items, and build or improve 5 base facilities that provide bonuses and advanced crafting options.
How Vigilantes plays
- 01Gang Intelligence
- Surveillance and interrogations uncover gang activity and help identify leaders and facilities.
- 02Evolving Enemies
- Escaped opponents can return stronger, while gangs recruit, train and improve their equipment.
- 03Character Customization
- Characters develop through 6 stats, 9 skills and over 60 perks.
- 04Base Facilities
- Building and upgrading 5 facilities provides bonuses and opens advanced crafting options.
- 05Weapon Crafting
- Weapons from 9 classes can be upgraded, and special ammunition, armour and medical items can be crafted.
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Vigilantes: platforms & release
Is Vigilantes worth it?
It is worth it if: turn-based tactics fans who prefer crime-focused settings over fantasy or science fiction. Skip it if: players seeking fast, real-time combat may find the turn-based squad encounters slow-paced.
Where can I download Vigilantes?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Vigilantes's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Vigilantes on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
