No Vacation for an Executioner

Fantastic, impressively unique game, 9/10 for me. Reminds me of FromSoftware's King's Field. Start, just training, get killed anytime to begin the true game. Save at the desk with the red quill. Whenever there are dark crows with a glowing red cross, read the message ! Anywhere in the game look for red crows -no cross-, that is your next objective. Ingame you access more settings than in the start menu. Graphs Acceleration PS2 / Low / !!!! *No* !!!! ("No" is the best graphics setting) --- Disclosure: 71 y.o. gamer, I use my own C.E. tables in all games, that otherwise I could not finish so my playing isn't the usual. For older gamers that may benefit, a few hints below as there are too many aspects I changed. If the developer doesn't like this, just put a comment and I'll delete it ASAP. - Pistol Chamber: 1 Arcanum Aqua Ammo reload gives 10 (15 later with more Intelligence) shots . After firing all, only then reload, once! Because game allows reloading more and more, but it goes to waste as pistol ammo stays at 10 (15 later) maximum no matter how many times you reloaded. 1 Arcanum Aqua Ammo = 10, maybe more shots x 12 aqua = 120.000 for 10 shots, aqua total , so freeze…

It always sucks to leave a bad review on such a cool looking game, but I think it's a necessary evil. This game has a really strong sense of style. The art direction is honestly really solid, and I'm a sucker for this particular execution (haha). But it's just unfun to play. Yes, I know, you warned us on the steam page, but I see this more like an excuse than a genuine choice. I don't know which games you took as inspiration, but if we take something like Nightmare Creatures, a PS1 game with a similar vibe, it was a lot more responsive. Having a game focused this much on combat and it being soooo stiffff is just unforgivable. Bloodborne PSX, a PS1-styled demake of PS4 exclusive is a good reference how to both capture that generational jank and still have a good gameplay. I highly recommend checking it out if you haven't yet. My point is, the game looks fantastic. But it's a pain to play. And not in a way you intended. Team up with someone more knowledgeable on how to make a satisfying game loop and I know you'll cook something good with them. I won't refund this game, and I want to congratulate you on actually getting ♥♥♥♥ done and shipping it. It takes a lot of effort.

im gonna give it a thumbs up slightly against my own experience its a good game especially if you have the patience for the clunkyness.,.....i dont anymore im a dad and work long hours i love every aspect of this game but actually playing it is slightly too tedious for my patience but im going to return to it after a few more updates that hopefully address concerns others have mentioned but this game oozes style

The beginning is bit confusing, but things improve quickly and the game becomes much more enjoyable.

No Vacation for an Executioner is an atmospheric indie horror action RPG that embraces the spirit of sixth-generation console gaming while building its own grim identity. Developed and published by JayO, the game transports players to the late seventeenth century, where they assume the role of an exhausted executioner who abandons his bloody profession in search of peace. Instead of finding freedom, his decision sets off a horrifying chain of events that unleashes monstrous creatures upon the land. As the mysterious substance known as Gloomy Oil spreads corruption across the world, the former executioner becomes entangled in a desperate struggle for survival and redemption. The story combines historical inspiration, supernatural horror, and psychological tension to deliver a dark narrative that slowly reveals its secrets through exploration and discovery. One of the game's defining strengths is its dedication to recreating the feel of classic PlayStation 2-era survival horror. Rather than simply copying the visual style, it faithfully adopts deliberate movement, old-school controls, and slower-paced gameplay that encourage careful decision-making over fast reflexes. This design ph…

Okay, gave this game a go, spent about a full day trying to get to a more or less conclusive ending, and I guess it's time to leave a feedback, keeping in mind this game was made by a solo developer. + Original setting: we don't get to enjoy the XVI-XVII century France-inspired settings often enough + Art style: dark, surreal, sketch-like cell-shading. Works great. + The proper use of level design, allowing for shortcuts and redirection, rendering traverse more tolerable. The 'limbo' dimension is an eyegasm and could've used more gameplay tied to it. Or, perhaps, an even deeper and more distinct 'hell' sublevel. - Game design mistakes: pining for people to replay the game while save/load function is avalable, the best ending can be obtained in a single run, the replay modifiers are absent, and the only thing that changes is game difficulty and some gear rewards for subsequent runs just doesn't work. - Asset variety. The enemy variety is okay-ish for a game of this scale but not for repeated experience. The toolkit of weapons is criminally low. - Technical issues: bugs. Plenty of bugs, especially with UI exceptions and animations looping/registering. Overall, I'd give …