Vexx

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Acclaim
  • Release Date: Feb 11, 2003
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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

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  • Summary: On the forsaken remains of what was once the proud planet called Astara, the villagers of Rockhaven lead difficult but peaceful lives, until the day the Shadowraith, "Dark Yabu," and his minions swept down from the sky. With terrible ferocity and ruthless efficiency they descended upon theOn the forsaken remains of what was once the proud planet called Astara, the villagers of Rockhaven lead difficult but peaceful lives, until the day the Shadowraith, "Dark Yabu," and his minions swept down from the sky. With terrible ferocity and ruthless efficiency they descended upon the townsfolk, enslaving them to work deep in the caves that surrounded their village. Dark Yabu murdered the grandfather of the young VEXX, who managed to slip quietly aboard the enemy's windship. There, locked deep within Yabu's sanctum, was the last pair of Astani Battlegauntlets, which leapt from their chest onto VEXX's outstretched hands, and bonded to his arms and giving him special powers. [Acclaim]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 20
  3. Negative: 3 out of 20
  1. GameZone
    89
    Vexx is a stellar, high-quality, praise-worthy game that deserves to be enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of gamers.
  2. Gamezilla!
    75
    Vexx toes the party line for platform games but at least adds more style then most.
  3. PSM Magazine
    70
    A solid platformer that features plenty of clever puzzles and a good deal of variety. [Apr 2003, p.35]
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  4. Gaming Age
    67
    While Vexx builds adequately on the 3-D trail blazed by "Super Mario 64," there are others who have taken the next few steps.
  5. GameSpy
    61
    While Vexx eked out a win on the Xbox, its PlayStation 2 outing is held back by considerably worse graphics, longer load times, and stiffer competition.
  6. GameCritics
    55
    A lot like the middle-class, suburban kid in high school that tries to make everyone think he's cool by wearing nothing but black and listening to Metallica. It's all an act; a dark pretense put up to hide a depressingly normal game that doesn't really know what it wants to be.
  7. TotalGames.net
    23
    This thing either found us in an incredibly bad mood (unlikely) or it’s one of the most insulting games we have ever had the displeasure to play (yes). Just don’t buy it.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. toni7002
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    he make my childhood great i have so much fun on ps2 i love so much just good game
  2. AdamC.
    Sep 22, 2004
    10
    One of the best games i've ever played. challenging and fun. a must buy!
  4. Vexx
    Nov 16, 2010
    10
    Goodness where to start?!
    Vexx for me has to be one of video game's greatest forgotten heroes. He is certainly this centuries most    Goodness where to start?!
    Vexx for me has to be one of video game's greatest forgotten heroes. He is certainly this centuries most unappreciated hero in and out of video games. For me playing Vexx was the pinnacle of my childhood, I also learned a lot from him and his philosophical teachings. He is much like Nelson Mandela in the way his sheer power to forgive in matched by none and his tenacity is by far the most courageous thing you'll see in video games for some time.
    I saddens me to no end to hear that Vexx was incredibly unpopular both critically and consumer wise. I don't think the average gamer has the mental capacity to absorb all that Vexx has to offer intellectually; it's a shame a game so deep can be truly appreciated by so few.
    Acclaim should really be applauded for their creation Vexx, I don't think they get the praise they deserve for such a deep and inspiring character, that's not to say that vectrum the goat wasn't an equally adhering in the Vexx universe, they really did create something magical with Vexx, it's a dying shame that due to poor review scores and poor sales, a sequel was never made.    … Expand
  5. HarryOnPC
    Feb 21, 2016
    9
    Incredibly strange game. I remember playing this game at Christmas when I was just 7 years. The games combat and plat-forming was decent fromIncredibly strange game. I remember playing this game at Christmas when I was just 7 years. The games combat and plat-forming was decent from what I can remember and who could forget climbing that massive mountain to find that giant sumo wrestler up there.… Expand
  6. GeoKaiser
    Jan 20, 2020
    8
    Solid platformer like mario 64 style with very good controls and vast worlds to explore.
    Graphics 8
    Sound 7
    Controls 9
    Gameplay 8
    Lifespan 8
  7. Untitled94
    Nov 5, 2016
    7
    I know people throw this around a lot, but this game is a whole lot like most 3D Super Mario games. This is basically a T rated Super MarioI know people throw this around a lot, but this game is a whole lot like most 3D Super Mario games. This is basically a T rated Super Mario 64, but with better controls. The graphics are alright, though the sound is kind of meh. But it has mostly solid gameplay altogether.… Expand
  8. danuffo
    Dec 23, 2021
    4
    Se merece el 4 por ser un juego sin doblaje en español latinoamericano al igual que el Scaler, un insulto que vendieran un juego en el putoSe merece el 4 por ser un juego sin doblaje en español latinoamericano al igual que el Scaler, un insulto que vendieran un juego en el puto inglés a un país hispano, hasta que tenga algún mod y fandub quizás le cambie la calificación.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#58 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003