• Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Nov 14, 2001
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 18
  2. Negative: 2 out of 18
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  1. 73
    You can't help but feel that Vampire Night is more of a step back in the genre as far as gameplay is concerned.
  2. Ultimately, Vampire Night lacks the sparkle that the best examples of this genre display. It looks good, sounds okay (apart from some cheesy voice-acting) and whilst it lasts (not very long as it happens) it is quite entertaining.
  3. 70
    Wants to be the PlayStation 2’s "House of the Dead," but it lacks creativity and spooky bite.
  4. Vampire Night isn't the best light-gun game out there, but it's still a decent game and certainly the best looking light-gun shooter on any system.
  5. Game Informer
    65
    It's generic in just about every way, from cheesy dialogue to predictable enemies. [Dec 2001, p.95]
  6. A solid, enjoyable romp Vampire Night may be, but it adheres strictly to the same trite concepts we've seen recycled so many times before.
  7. There are a few memorable experiences to be found in this game, but in the end, this is sadly an average game.
  8. I'd like a more memorable and challenging shooter for my hard-earned dough. Call me crazy.
  9. GMR Magazine
    60
    Average but suitable shooter with weird characters. [May 2004, p.95]
  10. Too short and on the easy side.
  11. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    50
    Straightforward, short, yet ultimately fun arcade port. [Jan 2002, p.142]
  12. 50
    It is ironic that Vampire Night should be both toothless and bloodless.

Awards & Rankings

65
#65 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001
User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Negative: 3 out of 11
  1. Apr 5, 2018
    9
    Cool level and enemy designs, good gameplay, excellent music, interesting story, an original way of handling the Vampire concept and the factCool level and enemy designs, good gameplay, excellent music, interesting story, an original way of handling the Vampire concept and the fact that it is a breath of fresh air compared to other games of the genre, this is one of my most beloved games from back in the day. I absolutely recommend this game. Full Review »
  2. CarlH.
    Jun 11, 2002
    9
    With the special mode game this turns in to a very good game, but you do tend to have to repeat the game over and over to get the funnest With the special mode game this turns in to a very good game, but you do tend to have to repeat the game over and over to get the funnest parts of the game activate, but it is worth it. Full Review »
  3. ShawnR.
    Apr 1, 2002
    9
    Call me kooky but there's just something about racing along a rooftop and blowing away vampiric swordsmen who run along the side of the Call me kooky but there's just something about racing along a rooftop and blowing away vampiric swordsmen who run along the side of the wall below me. Full Review »