Endgame in a Roguelike?! Vellum Goes Big | First Impression
45Endgame in a Roguelike?! Vellum Goes Big | First Impression
Introduction
Vellum is a fantasy roguelike that throws you into a beautifully chaotic co-op spell-slinging shooter where imagination and ink are your strongest weapons. In this first impressions review, I explore the PC port of this literary-infused roguelite to see if it lives up to its unique concept.
Developed by The Garden Path team, Vellum blends colorful magic systems, PVE combat, and deep customization within an ever-evolving world of torn books and rogue pages. If you're into action roguelikes, co-op runs, and crafting your own spell-based playstyle, you’ll want to check this one out.
Gameplay Breakdown
📚 The Write Idea – Vellum lets you dive into mystical Tomes, each with unique mechanics and narrative themes. Run-based and fast-paced, these 20–30-minute journeys scale with 1–4 players, making it perfect for both solo and group play.
🎨 Signature Inks & Magic Systems – Choose from class-defining Inks like vampiric Red, swarming Blue, commanding Green, and more. Each color defines your combat identity and unlocks new spell synergies.
🔮 Spellbook Building – With 20+ spells and over 300 power augments, mix and match wild creations like sewing needles, anvils, anchors, and potions. Every run can reshape how your build performs.
🌀 Dynamic Enemy Evolution – Battle against the Torn—your imaginative foes—with over 100 unique enemy upgrades you choose throughout the run. Customize your challenge with Brutal Bindings for greater rewards.
📖 Raids & Endgame Content – Test your mettle against Raid bosses like the Splice Lord and Raving Lord. Dive into The Forgery or The Grey Area for the most intense endgame encounters yet.
🏡 The Illuminated Library – Between raids, return to your personal hub. Decorate your Reading Nook, research talents, and upgrade your Scribe using hard-earned loot from battle.
🌍 Rotating Book Club Events – Join global weekly challenges with other players, earn rewards, and discover what makes each Tome worth saving in this ink-fueled universe.
Why You Should Play Vellum on PC
Vellum is one of the most original takes on the roguelike genre in recent memory. With tight co-op mechanics, explosive magic combat, and hundreds of build possibilities, this game rewards experimentation, creativity, and teamwork.
The PC port feels fluid, responsive, and visually vibrant. Controls are crisp, spell effects pop with clarity, and multiplayer syncing works well right out of the gate. If you’re into Roguelites, Magic Systems, or games like Gunfire Reborn, Hades, or Risk of Rain, you’ll feel right at home in Vellum.
Links & More Info
Steam Page: Play Vellum on Steam
https://store.steampowered.com/app/917950/Vellum/
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Timestamp
Intro 00:00
What is a Tome00:52
Quests 22:00
Cosmetics 23:03
Classes 24:45
Skills 27:50
Scriptorium 31:11
Inscriptions 32:09
So much in the game 33:21
Binding and Attunement 35:52
Raid 40:24
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