Vanquish

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  1. dupplawt
    Sep 1, 2011
    6
    The controls are great, the graphics are pretty good and the gameplay is relentlessly fun. Vanquish is a great game for those looking for an adrenaline rush; a rush it is coming in at just over 5 hours long on Normal difficulty. The story is pretty poor; Russian evil dude wants to destroy USA etc... it's been done a million times before. Most male characters have a rough accent and atThe controls are great, the graphics are pretty good and the gameplay is relentlessly fun. Vanquish is a great game for those looking for an adrenaline rush; a rush it is coming in at just over 5 hours long on Normal difficulty. The story is pretty poor; Russian evil dude wants to destroy USA etc... it's been done a million times before. Most male characters have a rough accent and at times annoying and over the top dramatic. Nonetheless, it's a decent game and I had fun playing and I'm glad I rented it. The graphics are good in the sense of large environments and the particle effects are good as are the characters models. The let downs are the length and the story, the best bits are the gameplay and levels. 3/5.… Expand
  2. Jellybean15
    Jan 30, 2015
    7
    Vanquish is a game that doesn't focus on trying to tell a story. It doesn't focus on trying to create an immersive world. It doesn't even concentrate on making good characters. What Vanquish strives to accomplish is to create an absolutely high octane adrenaline fueled shooting fest using fast paced gameplay, awesome bosses, and constant gameplay change ups to keep the game fresh and fun.Vanquish is a game that doesn't focus on trying to tell a story. It doesn't focus on trying to create an immersive world. It doesn't even concentrate on making good characters. What Vanquish strives to accomplish is to create an absolutely high octane adrenaline fueled shooting fest using fast paced gameplay, awesome bosses, and constant gameplay change ups to keep the game fresh and fun. Ultimately, it accomplishes this goal, but when you look at Vanquish outside of the core game mechanics, it's revealed to be a very hollow experience.

    Vanquish, despite it's flaws, gets one thing right for the most part, and that's the gameplay, which centers around your character, Sam, who has been fitted with an Augmented Reaction suit, which enhances his abilities and gives him new ones. With the AR suit, Sam is more durable, can boost and slide at fast speeds, has more strength, and increased agility. He even has an ability called AR mode, which allows Sam to slow time around him, allowing you to line up shots while boosting, dodging, or save yourself when you're in danger. The controls for this game are perfect. Despite all the room for error with the control scheme, you're always in perfect control of Sam, what he's doing, and how he's doing it. It's really impressive that Vanquish lets you have so much control over such a fast character.

    More impressive is the amount of effort put in to make sure the game doesn't become stale. Throughout the game, there are multiple change-ups, including things like Anti-gravity segments, sniping sections, turret gameplay, and many more variations that keep the gameplay fresh. The bosses and mini bosses are epic and are designed to center around the AR mode gameplay, where you have to slow down time to line up the perfect shot on specific weak points. Even the quick time event finishers used on recycled bosses are different in an attempt to make every battle with one feel unique in it's own way.

    The gameplay is the one thing Vanquish got right, which is why it's all the more surprising to see just how much less effort is invested into the rest of the game. For starters, the story is a complete joke. Set in a futuristic Earth setting centering around Russia trying to dominate the world through technical warfare, Sam is sent in along with the military as a mercenary to help the American marines, which is a simple premise that works but falls apart when the story tries to be more complicated than it needs to. The whole conspiracy revealed near the end of the game feels shoe horned in, trying to create a more complicated narrative in a title that just has no real place for one. The subplot centering on Sam and his relationship with a high ranking Marine named Burns is somewhat interesting and tries to touch on some morality issues, but it ultimately doesn't amount to anything. Even the final interaction between Sam and Burns feels strange and out of place and feels like an attempt to make your care about a character that you really have no reason to.

    The story is just the start for a few problems. There are plenty of cheap attacks from enemies that one shot you or send you into a near death state, which become way more frequent as the game progresses. This also highlights a flaw in the AR mode, where every action centering around the suit - melee, boosting, and AR mode - uses fuel cells. They recharge fast but need to cool down if completely used. The main problem with this method is that there's no manual button to turn AR mode on or off, so when you take cover after going into a near death state, AR mode continues to deplete your fuel cells all the way to the end, causing a cool-down, and as the game becomes more cheap and difficult, it makes all the abilities provided by fuel cells less ideal in areas where you need them the most. You'll just end up shooting a few bullets at a time from cover instead of boosting everywhere like the game is meant to on the later levels.

    The last thing this game gets wrong is the sheer lack of any replay value. There are upgrades to be picked up in the field, but they only increase the max capacity of your currently selected weapon. There's no upgrade to increase your health, fuel cells, or the max amount of melee attacks you can do. The abilities you start the game with are the ones you'll end the game with, meaning there's no real new game plus. There are challenges and extras, but there's no real reason to play the game a second time after your first playthrough.

    Despite the solid gameplay mechanics, Vanquish's lack of anything else substantial is what sets it back. In all honesty, I recommend that you borrow this game from a friend, rent it, or buy it for cheap, and that's because you'll have an awesome playthrough on the first go, and have no reason to return to it afterword.    … Expand
  3. daemeh
    Aug 26, 2014
    7
    Repetitive and over the top, some interesting mechanics but overall a mindless linear shooter. It's like Gears of War combined with Devil May Cry - which might be a good thing if you're into such games.
  4. DougBefell
    May 2, 2011
    10
    This game has a slightly embarrassing, overly-macho plot. It's pretty short. It's a good thing every second of gameplay is sheer adrenaline and fun.

    Basically, Vanquish is a second-person cover shooter, where you can dash at incredible speeds to find new cover (which is constantly being destroyed), and enter bullet-time to dodge the ridiculous hail of gunfire. There is no padding, just    This game has a slightly embarrassing, overly-macho plot. It's pretty short. It's a good thing every second of gameplay is sheer adrenaline and fun.

    Basically, Vanquish is a second-person cover shooter, where you can dash at incredible speeds to find new cover (which is constantly being destroyed), and enter bullet-time to dodge the ridiculous hail of gunfire. There is no padding, just lots of amazing gameplay. Don't listen to the haters here. I much preferred this game to Gears of War, and I liked Gears of War. If you've ever liked a shooter, pick up Vanquish. It's available for a good price, and every set-piece is memorable.    … Expand
  5. Tubie
    Oct 23, 2010
    10
    I don't understand why the reviews for this game are so low. Yes, the game is on the short side but so are many more games. To me the only problem with the game is that it was so good it left me wanting more. This is seen as the only major issue the game has, but still during the 6-7 hours the game takes to complete you will be in pure shooter nirvana. The great graphics, the welcomedI don't understand why the reviews for this game are so low. Yes, the game is on the short side but so are many more games. To me the only problem with the game is that it was so good it left me wanting more. This is seen as the only major issue the game has, but still during the 6-7 hours the game takes to complete you will be in pure shooter nirvana. The great graphics, the welcomed difficulty and the overall sense of mayhem makes this game one of the years best games on the PS3.… Expand
  6. D_Mise
    Oct 19, 2010
    9
    I'm in love with Vanquish. It mashes together everything a hardcore gamer could want: intuitive controls, mobility, balance, a competitive scoring system, and stylized action. Itâ
  7. Funkymonk
    Oct 21, 2010
    9
    It may not have had the hype of some of the forthcoming big name games but, make no mistake Vanquish one of the most exciting PS3 action games this year. Challenging, innovative and when it's at it's best genuinely thrilling.
  8. Mickael486
    Nov 5, 2010
    9
    Vanquish reminds me of what it felt like as a kid to play the newest and coolest arcade games in the late 80's and early 90's that SEGA made. I'm talking about those big cabinet games that moved around like After Burner and cost $1 to play. Every second of this game is fun fun fun. The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay addicting because the control mechanics are TOP NOTCH. IVanquish reminds me of what it felt like as a kid to play the newest and coolest arcade games in the late 80's and early 90's that SEGA made. I'm talking about those big cabinet games that moved around like After Burner and cost $1 to play. Every second of this game is fun fun fun. The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay addicting because the control mechanics are TOP NOTCH. I suggest going through the last couple tutorials before starting but after that, it's all second nature. The story behind the game is simple, but a lot of fun..again it's a throw back of the corny but cool characters in arcade games back in it's golden era before the home market caught up and became superior over the coin-ops. There are 2 demos on the PSN right now.. I played them for about an hour before grabbing my jacket to go to the store to pick this game up. Nowadays games have to be at least 10 hours of gameplay for some to bother but there is a lot more to offer here. The game makes you want to improve on all your stats because it's so addicting. Playing through it you start thinking, I bet I could get through this faster next time if I throw my grenades here first, wait to blow up the exploding barrel here, and take cover here. One of the demos is a timed challenge, this is what did it for me, besides the amazingly awesome WOW moments that's in the campaign. Think God of War with kick-ass guns, only you're not Kratos, you're a regular average good guy in an awesome accelerator suit from a bad movie. (GI JOE) Also if there are any Bayonetta fans out there, as I was, Vanquish is better.… Expand
  9. SixDelt822
    Oct 20, 2010
    9
    Vanquish is a stylish game with endless fun potential. Its a great change of pace from the everyday shooter clones on the market. It has none stop action and amazing graphics that never make the frame rate drop even with everything exploding all around you. I highly recommend this to anyone that just wants a fun none stop action shooter.
  10. Shi_Wei_Li
    Oct 20, 2010
    9
    This game is simply amazing. It takes all the standards of cover based TPS and turns them on their head to create a new experience in a genre that is rapidly becoming driven into the ground. Sure, there is cover in this game but you will only spend mere seconds at a time in it to restore your power-suit's energy. The rest of the time will be spent using said energy to perform maneuversThis game is simply amazing. It takes all the standards of cover based TPS and turns them on their head to create a new experience in a genre that is rapidly becoming driven into the ground. Sure, there is cover in this game but you will only spend mere seconds at a time in it to restore your power-suit's energy. The rest of the time will be spent using said energy to perform maneuvers that elevate Vanquish's "standard gameplay" to something that looks like a meticulously choreographed cut-scene of your own design. The two techniques that use suit energy are rocket sliding and slowing time (triggered primarily by dodge rolling into an aiming position), and the rapid juxtaposition of the two is highly encouraged. Both of these techniques are actually far more effective in preventing damage than cover is, and both are highly aggressive maneuvers. However, the suit doesn't carry much energy with a stiff penalty for ever exhausting it completely--but on the upside it does recharge very rapidly. Thus Vanquish's perfect **** of insane speeds, dodge rolls with jaw dropping head shots attached, and cover mechanics is born. Not to mention there are many maneuvers the game never tells you about that are guaranteed to raise a smile (IE the melee during a dash allows you to kick off an enemy's chest into an aerial slow-mo aim to head shot his friends, or that you can trigger slow-mo during a slide/vaulting over cover/flipkicking enemies into the air) that the player must discover through experimentation to keep you learning all the great things you can do with suit energy. Levels won't cease to amaze you until the game is over, with new set pieces that crop up everywhere. The game is short, but the replay value will come from the gameplay--like a Devil May Cry game this game is begging to be played harder, faster, and more stylishly as your skills increase. For anyone who is a fan of TPS or Japanese-style action gaming this is about as good as it gets. I will say the story is a wreck of B-movie self-indulgent dialogue and sometimes appears as self-parody, but I don't think that should stop any gamer from experiencing the amazing game play to be found in this title.… Expand
  11. EVILMADCLOWN
    Oct 21, 2010
    10
    Vanquish is a one of a kind, its unique and is totally different from other third person shooting games. It never gets boring as the gameplay is fun because you feel so powerful and fast, and the game throws something big at you out of the blue which makes your heart pump. In the game, you take contol of Sam Gideon in the futuristic world, who wears a special suit called A.R.S, which hasVanquish is a one of a kind, its unique and is totally different from other third person shooting games. It never gets boring as the gameplay is fun because you feel so powerful and fast, and the game throws something big at you out of the blue which makes your heart pump. In the game, you take contol of Sam Gideon in the futuristic world, who wears a special suit called A.R.S, which has the ability to boost with amazing ecceleration and speed, slow mo to help you destory your robots enemies to pieces and you can also melee, but make sure not to over use these ability as your suit will overheat meaning you have to wait for it to recharge. You can hide behind objects to cover and shoot but thats not the fun way to play the game, JUST BOOOOOST!!! The game takes around 7 hours to complete.The game doesn't have multiplayer, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have replay value, after each act you unlock challenge mode which is one of the most addicting mode I have ever played, challenge mode will take you a while to complete as it is bloody hard!… Expand
  12. IOMDutch
    Mar 26, 2013
    9
    I have been playing Vanquish for a little over two years. Such is the appeal of Shinji Mikami masterpiece, I just keep coming back to it.

    Vanquish is a polished gem of a game. Everything is rock solid, no glitches, no bugs no crashes. The game inspires confidence as soon as you see these beautiful graphics. And they are beautiful. Real care and attention has been placed on all    I have been playing Vanquish for a little over two years. Such is the appeal of Shinji Mikami masterpiece, I just keep coming back to it.

    Vanquish is a polished gem of a game. Everything is rock solid, no glitches, no bugs no crashes. The game inspires confidence as soon as you see these beautiful graphics. And they are beautiful. Real care and attention has been placed on all aspects bun none more so than the Battle Suit. There are so many moving parts and flashing lights, it is a treat to look at and often worth a camera spin to see just how good it looks. Weapons morph into existence as extensions of the suit and are generated so beautifully they deserve a special mention.

    The gameplay is solid. It feels very retro, in the style of Mega Man. You feel overpowered with the control you have over the character as the controls are that good, but it's not long before your control is tested to the max. Once you get past the learning curve it really does become second nature to operate the suit in a heartbeat.

    The difficulty of Vanquish is fantastic. Choose casual and it really is just that. The suit will look after you and the enemies go down like flies. Hard is the path to choose. Trophies are rewarded for completing each level and eventually the game by choosing hard mode. Each Boss has a trick to it just like great retro games of old one you uncover the trick it is a matter of execution. Like I said the difficulty if perfect.

    Scoring is done in the old Sega arcade style over Stages and Acts and scores are posted to an online leaderboard This constitutes the only online aspect of the game and Vanquish is better off for it.

    As you beat the game Tactical Challenges game mode will become unlocked. These are by far the most challenging aspects of the game. The sixth and final challenge is by far one of the most difficult aspects of any game I have played. Based on this challenge only, PS3trophies.org ramped the difficulty level for the Platinum to 9.5 out of 10. So again worth a special mention for those looking for a challenge.

    Vanquish is a truly sensational game and one that you will keep coming back to. Most people I know are put off by the frantic nature of it but believe me it is so smooth and solid that once you get used to the overload it is a thing of beauty. The best game from developers Platinum Games in this reviewers opinion. And it features the single best credits screen of any game.    … Expand
  13. jellyduke2
    Oct 23, 2010
    10
    yes its a tad short but this game is seriously good fun the action is fast and frantic the weapons are interesting.the boss fights are pretty cool too if you like third person shooters this will stave off the hunger for gears 3.one complaint no multiplayer.
  14. Robbie111222
    Apr 8, 2012
    8
    Love this game easily one I the best 3rd person Shooters on the ps3, with shinJi Mikamo you cannot go wrong. Stunning, fast paced graphics, coupled with high octane gun fights, this game didn't sell well, shocks really as people should bite the bullet and pick it up.
  15. directguy
    May 4, 2013
    9
    The only thing that knocks this game down from a ten was the first couple of hours of the story. A bit too cheesy and derivative, but I did warm up to it as I played. As for the action, level design, and enemy design... Just wow. I played this game through on Hard and died over and over and over again. But I kept coming back to it. Because when you die, you feel like, if I just didThe only thing that knocks this game down from a ten was the first couple of hours of the story. A bit too cheesy and derivative, but I did warm up to it as I played. As for the action, level design, and enemy design... Just wow. I played this game through on Hard and died over and over and over again. But I kept coming back to it. Because when you die, you feel like, if I just did that instead, maybe I wouldn't have. It makes Gears of War and Halo seem down right sluggish. This game is available for free right now on Playstation Plus, a great way to play this game if you haven't.… Expand
  16. Makaveli
    Oct 24, 2012
    9
    Bought this game along time ago. I will just say that this game is underrated, I think this game sold under a million copies in which I doubt they will make another one. It's a shame because this game was unique and it seems that people just want mor of the same crap and then complain afterwards. If you guys want different games that are unique you will have to go out and buy games likeBought this game along time ago. I will just say that this game is underrated, I think this game sold under a million copies in which I doubt they will make another one. It's a shame because this game was unique and it seems that people just want mor of the same crap and then complain afterwards. If you guys want different games that are unique you will have to go out and buy games like this, if not we will be forced to play Call of Duty style games forever. That is another thing I don't understand, How can Call of Duty get a good score and how to people get manipulated into buying the most generic shooter ever created? Pretty soon you will buy a different game and Call of Duty will be in the box... you can't escape it. And you just know that the "pro" reviews are dirty because it's funny how they can give some games a bad review for being the same thing as the previous, but every year Call of Duty seems to get an awesome mark from them, and that game never changes and it sucks. I guess this is more of a rant on Call of Duty...lol
    Buy this game    … Expand
  17. HTGamer
    May 26, 2017
    5
    Vanquish is a mediocre game overall. Sure it feels amazing in its first hour or so, but after that the novelty of the fast gameplay fades away, the game runs out of ideas and becomes repetitive and cliche' as hell. Plot, setting and characters are far worse than the myriad macho movies from the 80s/90s. And let's not forget the subpar performance of this game on PS3/Xbox 360, with the 30Vanquish is a mediocre game overall. Sure it feels amazing in its first hour or so, but after that the novelty of the fast gameplay fades away, the game runs out of ideas and becomes repetitive and cliche' as hell. Plot, setting and characters are far worse than the myriad macho movies from the 80s/90s. And let's not forget the subpar performance of this game on PS3/Xbox 360, with the 30 fps target being dropped quite constantly. The low resolution of 1024X720 hides many of the game's artefacts (low quality shadows and such), so I don't consider this as an issue.… Expand
  18. 1995499
    Jul 9, 2012
    9
    Amazing gameplay, good graphics, believable character models and expressions, extra challenges for those who want more ... Where is my goddamn sequel?!
  19. SuperkenGaming
    May 27, 2017
    7
    Vanquish
    don’t believe the hype
    Vanquish is a 7 hour long 3rd person shooter where you play as agent Sam with a sick augmented reaction suit. Russia destroys San Francisco with a solar beam and demands the United States surrenders before they do the same to New York and you set out to stop this. Before you do play this game, I need to bring you back down to reality, because this is not    Vanquish
    don’t believe the hype
    Vanquish is a 7 hour long 3rd person shooter where you play as agent Sam with a sick augmented reaction suit.
    Russia destroys San Francisco with a solar beam and demands the United States surrenders before they do the same to New York and you set out to stop this.
    Before you do play this game, I need to bring you back down to reality, because this is not some hidden gem classic that everyone on the internet makes it out to be…
    Don’t get me wrong… Vanquish is a really fun game...
    The shooting feels great, you can slide around on the ground for slow motion shots or just move around maps faster…
    And when you take too much damage the game will go into slow motion allowing you to find cover or have a better shot at taking out the enemy before you die
    Which makes for some pretty epic feeling gun play…
    And the best part of this game is the guns and their upgrades…
    There’s a huge variety of weapons here to find what you like best...
    You can carry up to 3 weapons at a time plus grenades, and enemies will randomly drop upgrades that you can assigned to your favorite weapon to increase its stats instantly..
    The game doesn’t slow you down my making you go into some skill tree, no... You pick up an upgrade with your equipped gun and you’ve got an upgraded gun right then and there...
    And even better if you pick a duplicate while your ammo on a certain gun is still full... you also instantly get an upgrade for that weapon…
    This system had my actively switching guns and holding out on more rare weapons just incase I could upgrade it on the fly…
    upgrading all of the guns in the game while still making sure you have the ammo to get the job done is a meta game itself…
    But the greatness ends there..
    Because the rest of the game is bland and repetitive…
    The story is hard to follow,
    the characters are uninteresting
    There are no epic moments here...
    There are annoying one hit instakill bosses that will have you replaying the same fight over and over…
    every level looks and feels pretty identical...
    a lot of grey…
    no colors here which bores me…
    just a bunch of repeat killing the same enemies bosses and mini bosses over and over until the credits roll…
    I had a bit of fun with vanquish...
    But the expectations of the internet sorta ruined this experience for me
    I don’t know what everyone sees in this game...
    It’s a good game… but not beyond just good
    I give Vanquish a 7/10    … Expand
  20. Char
    Nov 10, 2010
    10
    This game is unbelievably on steroids. I am a big fan of mecha/gundam/guyver and robotech. I was skeptical thinking that this is another mediocre game but I am very surprised with the presentation of Vanquish. Nonstop shootin' guns blazin' challengin' enemies is what makes this game memorable.
    Second transformation of boss mechas after a hideous battle really pushed my overdrive mode to    This game is unbelievably on steroids. I am a big fan of mecha/gundam/guyver and robotech. I was skeptical thinking that this is another mediocre game but I am very surprised with the presentation of Vanquish. Nonstop shootin' guns blazin' challengin' enemies is what makes this game memorable.
    Second transformation of boss mechas after a hideous battle really pushed my overdrive mode to "rape that big boss in the a**!" I am out of words.lol.

    Vanquish 10/10

    Buy this game and make sure to bring extra sodas cuz u r in for a thrill ride. Bring sum weed too. Peace out!    … Expand
  21. Reyeko
    Nov 19, 2010
    10
    amazing graphics and visuals, great characters and a nice story. but the real great thing about vanquish is the game play everything about it is good, one of the best shooters out there. the story might be short but with the scoring system and god hard mode unlocked after you beat the game it has more than enough replayability to be totally worth it.
  22. Penisvanlesbian
    Aug 1, 2011
    9
    Really good fun. Awesome shooting mechanics, slow motion works really well and the animation for changing guns is the coolest I've ever seen. The only problem is that it gets a bit repetitive. However, don't let that put you off buying this amazing game.
  23. venneer
    Oct 17, 2011
    9
    Its only fault is being so much on the short side... Game is just so much fun! The action is really engaging, the weapons are satisfying to shoot, it's a joy to simply move around the scenery making use of the crazy amour. The voice acting is quite good as well, it's a shame that the lines itself are pure cheese. The story is generic and somewhat substandard, but it's not intrusive toIts only fault is being so much on the short side... Game is just so much fun! The action is really engaging, the weapons are satisfying to shoot, it's a joy to simply move around the scenery making use of the crazy amour. The voice acting is quite good as well, it's a shame that the lines itself are pure cheese. The story is generic and somewhat substandard, but it's not intrusive to game-play: cut-scenes are pretty short and can be skipped. Overall, excellent game where its only drawback is that there is not more of it. But there comes the replay value, I guess. You will want to play it more.… Expand
  24. BeardBoss
    Nov 3, 2011
    9
    My favourite game of 2010, hands down. After first dismissing early vague screenshots, I quickly realised the error of my ways. Shinji Mikami. Platinum Games. This game wasn't just a Dark Void-esque Gears throwback, it was a cleverly packaged homage to Probotector, Space Harrier et al; merciless shooters of yesteryear. The game BLEEDS style. The Guyver crossed with Iron Man tearing up someMy favourite game of 2010, hands down. After first dismissing early vague screenshots, I quickly realised the error of my ways. Shinji Mikami. Platinum Games. This game wasn't just a Dark Void-esque Gears throwback, it was a cleverly packaged homage to Probotector, Space Harrier et al; merciless shooters of yesteryear. The game BLEEDS style. The Guyver crossed with Iron Man tearing up some anime surplus mech warehouse in space. Presentation is slick, with bold sharp graphics and an eye for detail. A great soundtrack accompanies the tightest 3rd-person shooter controls available, providing intense skilful gameplay. The story is short and uninspired, but that's ok; you only came for the fireworks anyway.… Expand
  25. mrnice
    Feb 5, 2014
    8
    Ecstatic action made by Shinji Mikami of Resident Evil, Dino Crisis and Devil May Cry fame, shining with the quality and atmosphere one could expect from such a talented developer as Platinum Games. It comes with most of the clichés you'd expect from a shooter: turrets, on-rail vehicles, epic bosses etc. The levels have just enough variety to keep me interested, and some characters haveEcstatic action made by Shinji Mikami of Resident Evil, Dino Crisis and Devil May Cry fame, shining with the quality and atmosphere one could expect from such a talented developer as Platinum Games. It comes with most of the clichés you'd expect from a shooter: turrets, on-rail vehicles, epic bosses etc. The levels have just enough variety to keep me interested, and some characters have the cool overstated features of animé badasses. It ends suddenly after five "acts" which has me feeling they cut out the finale. But Vanquish is still a bit like pizza: it's short but well rounded, every bite is equally tasteful, and it has much flavor despite the familiar graphical presentation. Vanquish offers a fair challenge, and is mostly well balanced without frustrating difficulty spikes. Sure, I died more than 30 times during the campaign on 'normal', but save points are spread fairly throughout the game, so it's easy to jump back in and give it another go. The very fluid and fast controls reminds me of Dark Souls, and the game also reminds me of Metal Gear Solid and animé action in the way it all seems so imaginative and potent, brimming with playfulness underneath the Gears of War imitation. The plot feels pointless and I don't feel enriched or amazed after playing it. But it's outstanding action gameplay. The added online rankings (both global and friend list) add a touch of arcade machine. The SEGA logo made me think of Sonic and the effortless fun of early arcade games. I'm glad to say the gameplay fully lives up to both that logo and to the nostalgia I connect it with. It could get a better score, but I'll reserve the high marks for totally unique, thoughtful games.

    (I gave it a 7 but kept playing for the fun trophies and challenges which improved play-time with more than a few hours. The only other game I have so gladly stayed with for achievements was Rayman Legends. The optional Japanese voice-track helps keep the game fresh on replays, and the open design of the arenas make for different strategies and scenarios so each time has variety.)    … Expand
  26. alexaxa
    Oct 30, 2012
    9
    This game doesn't have the best story or the best graphics but it achieves something way better. It is just plainly fun and you'll keep wanting for more. Also, the controls and the weapons are great. The game isn't that long (maybe around 7-8 hours, don't remember exactly) but you'll have no problem starting another game and doing it again.
  27. Shomanjo
    Apr 7, 2013
    4
    It's Gears of War with Robots, Bullet Time, and Metal Gear Rising QTE's

    Feels a bit like Warhammer 40K Space Marine too, whereas you're walking around some giant area waiting for another horde of bots to show up or be airdropped in for you to shoot And of course, there's the pop up shooting gallery that makes up most of the game, where either you glue yourself beneath some barricade    It's Gears of War with Robots, Bullet Time, and Metal Gear Rising QTE's

    Feels a bit like Warhammer 40K Space Marine too, whereas you're walking around some giant area waiting for another horde of bots to show up or be airdropped in for you to shoot

    And of course, there's the pop up shooting gallery that makes up most of the game, where either you glue yourself beneath some barricade while the other guy shoots at you, and then you do the exact same thing

    whoopee    … Expand
  28. JohnnyLegend
    Feb 17, 2013
    9
    Vanquish is the definition of a great video game--fun, frantic, and challenging. No, it does not have great depth in its exaggerated (and admittedly fun) characters or the story they tell. No, you can't customize your weapons or armor how you like. No, unfortunately it is not very long. It does, however, give you over-the-top action that doesn't cease from start to finish. The levels areVanquish is the definition of a great video game--fun, frantic, and challenging. No, it does not have great depth in its exaggerated (and admittedly fun) characters or the story they tell. No, you can't customize your weapons or armor how you like. No, unfortunately it is not very long. It does, however, give you over-the-top action that doesn't cease from start to finish. The levels are diverse in their design and approach. The gameplay is perfected in its tight controls and furious mechanics. You will love it from the first minute to the last. Quality over quantity: Vanquish delivers that.… Expand
  29. Collectivecore
    Jun 18, 2014
    8
    Plenty of pride went into making Vanquish. It's a fast, exciting, 3rd person shooter that doesn't take itself too seriously. It should take 6+ hours to beat. I really enjoyed the game and taking down waves of enemies and bosses.

    Likes - Smooth, reactive, fast gameplay. Characters and story. Humor. Good Mechanics.
    Dislikes- Weapon upgrade system. Fight plenty of grunts.
  30. 22446688Bb
    Aug 18, 2019
    10
    Players control Sam Gideon, a DARPA agent armed with the Augmented Reaction Suit. If the player takes too much damage, the suit will automatically enter Augmented Reaction (AR) mode. AR mode increases Sam's reflexes tenfold, essentially slowing down time for Sam to evade attacks. The player can also manually enter AR mode by holding down the aim button while evading, sliding, or vaultingPlayers control Sam Gideon, a DARPA agent armed with the Augmented Reaction Suit. If the player takes too much damage, the suit will automatically enter Augmented Reaction (AR) mode. AR mode increases Sam's reflexes tenfold, essentially slowing down time for Sam to evade attacks. The player can also manually enter AR mode by holding down the aim button while evading, sliding, or vaulting over cover, allowing the player to target enemies (and their weak spots) easily.… Expand
  31. SteveJohno19
    Mar 25, 2017
    8
    This is a hilariously over the top fast paced action shooter.

    The cut scenes are like a cheesy 80s action film or like a poorly translated Manga movie.

    I loved very second of this game for a variety of reasons. Great stuff.
  32. Jamesylar
    Dec 4, 2010
    10
    Vanquish is simply amazing. This game is a genuine classic. Its the devil may cry of third person shooters, with fast and stylish gameplay. Although the game is short enough and the plot wont win any awards, it doesn't matter. Platinum games are the best game developers of all time and have cemented that place with this game. Fingers crossed for a sequel.
  33. Bosniac
    Jun 10, 2011
    9
    Party like it's 1999! At least that is what you think you may be playing. An old Sega Dreamcast game with Next-Gen graphics. Vanquish is one of those rare games they don't make anymore. It is one of those games that you most likely will either love, or trade in for Call of Duty titles. It is definetly not for weak hearted, short-spanned gamer out there. Trophy hunters need not apply.Party like it's 1999! At least that is what you think you may be playing. An old Sega Dreamcast game with Next-Gen graphics. Vanquish is one of those rare games they don't make anymore. It is one of those games that you most likely will either love, or trade in for Call of Duty titles. It is definetly not for weak hearted, short-spanned gamer out there. Trophy hunters need not apply. You're going to have a blast playing Vanquish. It is a great mix of Bayonetta, Lost Planet, and Virtual-On. So, if you did not like any of those, turn away right now. Graphics are fairly solid. Framerate keeps up pretty good 90% of the time, and the gameplay is just as smooth. It has crazy amount of action on screen, and it leaves you no room to breathe. Boss battles are awesome and challenging. The sound is good, but music is your typical ambient arcade music. Typical SEGA. Also this is not a long game. Less than average but on par with Call of Duty playtime of 4-6 hours. I would love to have seen some DLC for this game. It is one of those rare games you actually want to buy DLC for, but do not have it. Also no MP hurts replayability. CO-OP would have been a bug plus. Overall a must buy for hardcore gamers, and fans of Shinji Mikami's titles. Lack of replayability is the only downside to an overall classic that is of the dying breed.… Expand
  34. ViralKillsBrain
    Apr 21, 2013
    8
    This is definitely the best third person cover-shooter I have played. Forget that gears of war crap, it's slow and clunky and the characters have no charisma. Vanquish is incredible.
  35. XRAIN
    Nov 9, 2010
    6
    Could have got much better score from me, probably even a GOTY award from me if it wouldn't have some problems. Never saw annoying lags and bugs, great looking graphics, controls are good if not counting, that you can do evade move only in four dircetions. What problems in this game? Well, first of all, I completed this game on hard in 4 hours, giving you '' What? Did I already completedCould have got much better score from me, probably even a GOTY award from me if it wouldn't have some problems. Never saw annoying lags and bugs, great looking graphics, controls are good if not counting, that you can do evade move only in four dircetions. What problems in this game? Well, first of all, I completed this game on hard in 4 hours, giving you '' What? Did I already completed this game? '' feeling. Even though completing this game gives you a God Hard difficulty option, it doesn't save you from the feeling. For second problem, the end section of the game. At the final sections of the game, you will face boss battles, repeatedly. Worst of all, boss enemies which you had faced before, you will need to fight againts them, again, again and again. It just gets annoying when almost every fight is againts bosses, making you bored. Buy this only when it gets cheaper.… Expand
  36. Icekyng
    Jun 19, 2011
    6
    Mmm, i thought it looked a bit grainy??? Re release in HD please. Incredible matcho snake talking nonsence but enjoyable in places. Repetitive. Repetitive. Repetitive.
  37. DBZ19
    Mar 6, 2012
    3
    I'm sorry I didn't enjoy this game one little bit. This is like a really pointless hack n slash game. Going around shooting the same robots, over and over and over and over and over again. And the so called bosses are the same over and over and over and over again it gets very boring, very quickly. There is no customisation to either weapons or suit (increasing mag size is a joke). I'veI'm sorry I didn't enjoy this game one little bit. This is like a really pointless hack n slash game. Going around shooting the same robots, over and over and over and over and over again. And the so called bosses are the same over and over and over and over again it gets very boring, very quickly. There is no customisation to either weapons or suit (increasing mag size is a joke). I've almost completed it but its taken every ounce of my being to get this far; for me its like going to the dentist to have a tooth taken out but have to endure the pain without local anaesthetic. I respect that some people enjoyed it but didn't.… Expand
  38. Stealthgear
    Oct 19, 2010
    7
    This game's shooter mechanics are average or acceptable. The concept of a man in a spacesuit with a gun has been done before. The graphics are very good. I wasn't excited to play this and I had never heard about it before. The game engine felt borrowed from another game. Nothing stood out about this game, and the difficulty was very high. It was more overwhelming than being an addictive orThis game's shooter mechanics are average or acceptable. The concept of a man in a spacesuit with a gun has been done before. The graphics are very good. I wasn't excited to play this and I had never heard about it before. The game engine felt borrowed from another game. Nothing stood out about this game, and the difficulty was very high. It was more overwhelming than being an addictive or fun experience. I can't really recommend this over Lost Planet or Gears of War which are more interesting, but this game seems just OK.… Expand
  39. SabinFrost
    Nov 18, 2010
    6
    I'm not about to argue that Vanquish isn't fun, it is, it is tons of fun and stylish to boot. The story is inconsequential but that's cool, I don't mind if the gameplay is there, which it is. But at the same time, I am absolutely shocked at all the brilliant reviews it has been receiving for one reason. It has the life span of a three course meal at a restaurant, you can hire the game andI'm not about to argue that Vanquish isn't fun, it is, it is tons of fun and stylish to boot. The story is inconsequential but that's cool, I don't mind if the gameplay is there, which it is. But at the same time, I am absolutely shocked at all the brilliant reviews it has been receiving for one reason. It has the life span of a three course meal at a restaurant, you can hire the game and if you have excellent shooting chops, blow through it in four hours straight on the hardest difficulty. I don't mind the exclusion of multiplayer as it has become rather trendy of late and often feels tacked on instead of properly worked with and wouldn't fit within the element of the title. I do mind that it has next to no re-playability. You'd think in a world of 40 hour open world games and engrossing, linear epics like Uncharted the developer could have at least found a way to make the ride last longer, even it it was just to include a stack of challenge modes eg. Timesplitters. In conclusion, it could have been brilliant, but I see a high score as a recommendation to buy, and I wouldn't buy this title, it's a fun rental for a night and that is all.… Expand
  40. tsakiym
    May 12, 2015
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it............................… Expand
  41. ArkonBlade
    Mar 9, 2011
    8
    Vanquish is one of thoose games that gets through on some real fun gameplay but every thing els is pretty much average . the game is just to short . some where around 4-5 hours. the story doesnt do much some thing about russians splintering into a new faction and attacking san francisco with a new wepon from space and the action begins and not much of any story after that. the voice actingVanquish is one of thoose games that gets through on some real fun gameplay but every thing els is pretty much average . the game is just to short . some where around 4-5 hours. the story doesnt do much some thing about russians splintering into a new faction and attacking san francisco with a new wepon from space and the action begins and not much of any story after that. the voice acting is decent and the wepon selection is ok with about 8 differnt guns and 2 types of grenades . where the game shines is in its crazy action with your charicter flying across the floor at what looks like 100 MPH shooting stuff . all in all vanquish has it where it counts its fun . i picked mine up new on sale at Kmart for $27. this game is certainly worth picking up if you can get it for under $30. the short time it takes to beat it keeps it from wanting to pay more then that. otherwise its certainly worth renting.… Expand
  42. Flint
    Mar 15, 2011
    9
    The great forgotten game of 2010, switch the language to Japanese to get rid of the poor voice acting, exercise your trigger finger to avoid frustration then dive into a shooter that is willing to do something a little bit different. I just hope there is a sequel with a multiplayer focus because the way this game was put together and the polish of everything including the visuals is astounding.
  43. DelTorro
    Jan 14, 2011
    7
    Seriously, how short can a game be? Its fun in parts, but christ If it wasn't for the large boss health bars the game would be half the length. Rent for a laugh and a few hours of ADHD enducing action, but dont buy unless you want to feel like a sucker.
  44. gypsygib
    Jul 6, 2011
    8
    Excellent gameplay, decent graphics and sound and a weak story. The characters are gross exaggerations of overly simplified western stereotypes which makes everything seem, well, cheesy for lack of a better word. Gameplay is very good which makes the game a lot of fun to play. It's took bad they botched the story,'this could have been a 9 plus experience. Oh well, I'd give it 8.5/10, noExcellent gameplay, decent graphics and sound and a weak story. The characters are gross exaggerations of overly simplified western stereotypes which makes everything seem, well, cheesy for lack of a better word. Gameplay is very good which makes the game a lot of fun to play. It's took bad they botched the story,'this could have been a 9 plus experience. Oh well, I'd give it 8.5/10, no more but have to give 8/10 due to lack of .5 increments. The game is more 8 than 9.… Expand
  45. aspentitan
    Aug 1, 2014
    9
    Wow....Ok, I heard this game was short and so I didn't consider it when it first came out...but then I bought it dirt cheap later on after it became a bit stale to the market. There it sat in my hoard of games to get around to eventually....I mean another shooter on the pile to be saved for a rainy day to be played and then quickly sell the sucker for a couple bucks trade in right ? We allWow....Ok, I heard this game was short and so I didn't consider it when it first came out...but then I bought it dirt cheap later on after it became a bit stale to the market. There it sat in my hoard of games to get around to eventually....I mean another shooter on the pile to be saved for a rainy day to be played and then quickly sell the sucker for a couple bucks trade in right ? We all know that routine right? Wrong! Whoa.....did this game ever take me by suprise. Its a keeper and due to its perfect length of 6 or so hours its a game that begs you to take it on again. What you say??? Yep, 6 hrs but those 6 hrs are crack cocaine and adrenaline. The interesting thing about this 6 hours is that you are told at the start of the story the mission time of the story line is 8 hrs so really this adds a real time drama to the game on top of its nature - i guess they expect the game to take most players 8 hrs,and this story tidbit really tricked me to become even more immersed in the story and drama of the games story. Another fun aspect of this game was you don't just play this game you rack up a score and at the end of the game you have a score just like this was a 6 to 8 hour arcade game but right there in your house. The other thing that peeked my interest in this game was the weapon swaps and depending which you took and which you used you ranked them up so you have a lot of role playing strategy in this shooter. You see you are part of a commando so you choose your role by which weapons you take and how aggresive you go ahead or stay behing you AI allies. If you want to be the sniper who takes out nastys before they arrive you can, you can snipe explosive barrels....or you can go all in with assault rifles and be the frontline hero. There are tons of ways to strategize this game and make each replay different. This is an incredible idea...having just a 6 hour game and to amass as much score as possible. So what in reality is a 6 hour game is more so a 6 hour game that will not bore you to play again, and again and again. I think I will at least try this game 3 or 4 times before it becomes a bit stale and whatever to me. But for now its short and sweet enough to repeat and long enough to savor a story. Its a very reasonable way to minimize player commitment and at the same time provide the same value as a 20 hr plus game without creating a drag on. Definately a game to keep and I don't really do that with shooters, they are so common. Wow again. This was a blast. I highly recommend. So many shooters seem to be linearized tutorials aimed to train you for online action, this one is just a fantastic standalone shooter that you can call your quilty pleasure.… Expand
  46. GanymedeJupiter
    Nov 6, 2010
    8
    The best PlatinumGames project yet. It starts off like a run-of-the-mill space shooter, but then the first boss transforms into a giant mech that fires thousands of missiles at you in one attack, and the game starts to show the Shinji Mikami charm. Combat is fast and intense, and using your suit's booster jets to power slide across battefields never gets dull. The weapons are satisfyingThe best PlatinumGames project yet. It starts off like a run-of-the-mill space shooter, but then the first boss transforms into a giant mech that fires thousands of missiles at you in one attack, and the game starts to show the Shinji Mikami charm. Combat is fast and intense, and using your suit's booster jets to power slide across battefields never gets dull. The weapons are satisfying for the most part, however others like the LFE gun and Lock-on Laser aren't very useful, and there aren't many weapons in the game altogether so you're likely to stick to the same 3 or 4 weapons for the entire game. The boss battles are a treat, with quick-time events given a wonderful over-the-top execution. There isn't much story and what little characters there are never really get developed. This would be forgiveable if the incredibly fun game play lasted much longer. On the easiest difficulty you'll finish this game within 4-5 hours. While you will very likely want to play through again on a harder difficulty immediately afterwards, it's still disappointing that the campaign is so short, and with no multiplayer and only online leaderboards, there isnt much else to do but to play through on the higher difficulties hunting trophies. Still, while a sadly brief game, Vanquish is one of the most insanely fun games you'll play this year. Even if you don't want to pay full price for it, I highly recommend it when it drops in price, and I'm calling it an essential rental. Here's hoping for a bigger, better and funnier sequel.… Expand
  47. lordkuei
    Oct 23, 2010
    8
    While the game may be over quicker than most like, it takes up slack by revving up the action and crafting an intriguing story that I hope to see continue. The ARS suit brings up fond memories of Casshern and Guyver, and the weapon swapping system is interesting in that the more you pick up the same kind of weapon, the more your suit refines it's model of that weapon, upgrading it's performance.
  48. Coldwave
    Jan 25, 2011
    9
    I do not understand people who claim they can play this game on the hardest setting in under four hours. Clearly they haven't tried playing on it. It's mental.
    In any case, this game is great! It's got excellent graphics, gameplay that doesn't bore even after two playthroughs, lots of references to other games and a killer difficulty (at least on Hard/ God Hard. Damn that ending boss).    I do not understand people who claim they can play this game on the hardest setting in under four hours. Clearly they haven't tried playing on it. It's mental.
    In any case, this game is great! It's got excellent graphics, gameplay that doesn't bore even after two playthroughs, lots of references to other games and a killer difficulty (at least on Hard/ God Hard. Damn that ending boss). Though the storyline is pretty mediocre, it doesn't bother too much since you just want to keep playing.

    The ending scene hints for a sequel? Let's hope.    … Expand
  49. Guivera
    May 11, 2011
    8
    Vanquish is a really good game that suffers from a few problems, the pacing is non-existent, story is corny and predictable, and someother minor things. But with so many good things, it doesn't matter because no matter how I look at it, Vanquish is a great game with more good than bad.
  50. iBash
    Jan 19, 2012
    9
    This is a pretty good and interesting action game. The artistic design is kind of nice, graphics are good technically. What is important about this game, what makes it stand out from the rest of the shooters are several mechanics kidn of unique to it, at least in this combination and usage. Three of them are these: (1) Slow-Motion â
  51. predikador
    Mar 26, 2012
    10
    an extraordinary game, full of frenetic action and speed. Japanese´s product and the clear signal that they too know how to do shooters up to the top.
  52. Dezuuu
    Apr 5, 2012
    9
    Shinji Mikami proves to be a genius once more. This is the best 3rd person shooter of all time. It doesn't have a good story and you can finish it in 6 to 8 hours, but the controls are so smooth, the action is simply breathtaking, and it looks very polished. Not worth a full price, but pick this up. This is, or at least should be, the next generation of shooters.
  53. Syriamn
    Mar 18, 2013
    9
    Now this is what i call gaming entertainment. It's not a great story i give you that. In fact i din't took the trouble to try to follow it to be honest. But the action, my God, the action. It feels, looks and sounds amazing and every bit it's just exhilarating!!
  54. Vanpire73
    Jul 25, 2014
    9
    One of the first games I picked up in the bargain bin after I got my PS3. Absolutely underrated as far as the attention it got when it came out. It probably made $30. I don't even know anybody in person that heard of this game. Probably the best 3rd person shooter out there as far as I'm concerned, and I'm always right about stuff as far as you know. Fast and furious with a story thatOne of the first games I picked up in the bargain bin after I got my PS3. Absolutely underrated as far as the attention it got when it came out. It probably made $30. I don't even know anybody in person that heard of this game. Probably the best 3rd person shooter out there as far as I'm concerned, and I'm always right about stuff as far as you know. Fast and furious with a story that won't want to make you go beat a homeless person. Seriously, though... check it out. And DON'T beat a homeless person. Not having a home already sucks bad enough.… Expand
  55. Teh_Beavs
    Mar 6, 2013
    9
    This is a sold shooter! Exactly what I want from this type of game story was perfect length not too long and not too short, with bonus content and online rankings to keep you playing if you loved the combat system. Got it for free with my playstation plus membership very glad I downloaded it! Tight controls, fast paced combat, with what I would call" Bullet time" very close to how itThis is a sold shooter! Exactly what I want from this type of game story was perfect length not too long and not too short, with bonus content and online rankings to keep you playing if you loved the combat system. Got it for free with my playstation plus membership very glad I downloaded it! Tight controls, fast paced combat, with what I would call" Bullet time" very close to how it worked in Max Payne 3. The only reason its not a 9 is the voice acting scratchy war vet scratchy main character voices seemed to close. The difficulty on normal is great you will most likely die quite a few times.… Expand
  56. thisman_here
    Feb 28, 2013
    9
    This is definitely a great game for third-person shooter fans. The game is short but there are a good number of challenge missions to keep you occupied. The story is a little predictable but all the flashing lights and gunfire will keep your attention if not make you have a seizure. Great sci-fi action, shooting, game mechanics. Is certainly worth playing and having in your collection. A+!
  57. ii_like_bl00d
    Mar 8, 2014
    9
    This game literally has one of the most amazing concepts I have seen in a game. The controls are fluid and responsive, the suit looks and is, amazing. The slow-mo moments are perfect and the game deserves to be given more credit where it's due, the game literally does everything right in terms of game-play, in the story however, that's it's weakest point, but the story essentially doesn'tThis game literally has one of the most amazing concepts I have seen in a game. The controls are fluid and responsive, the suit looks and is, amazing. The slow-mo moments are perfect and the game deserves to be given more credit where it's due, the game literally does everything right in terms of game-play, in the story however, that's it's weakest point, but the story essentially doesn't matter when the game-play literally drowns it out.… Expand
  58. AntonioSeta
    Sep 22, 2014
    8
    Fast-paced third-person action with Sam Gideon. Gameplay is furious and its amazingly fluid even for 2014 standards! the star of the game is Gideon´s suit who gives diferent options when facing the enemy, head on with a dash ? using cover and use your head and tactics ? all there! Story is short ( play on Hard or above!) but you will get so impressed that you wont thinkabout this as aFast-paced third-person action with Sam Gideon. Gameplay is furious and its amazingly fluid even for 2014 standards! the star of the game is Gideon´s suit who gives diferent options when facing the enemy, head on with a dash ? using cover and use your head and tactics ? all there! Story is short ( play on Hard or above!) but you will get so impressed that you wont thinkabout this as a waste of moneytime. Its good on the eyes, insane rythim, fluid and fun, vanquish will make your boredom dissapear!… Expand
  59. Freddo222
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    OMG this was awesome! If you have a PS3 this is a must buy! Great visuals, a interesting story, cool enemies and a chain smoking main character in a hyper-awesome combatsuit! Count me in!
  60. henrys778
    Apr 28, 2015
    9
    This game is the meaning of video game. Fast, exciting, responsive, satisfying with bullet time as icing on the cake. The first game I got for my ps3 and still my favourite.
  61. RicBR
    Jul 10, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Obra-prima de ação, um dos jogos mais divertidos do PS3. A campanha é curta, esse é o único motivo por que não dou 10. Merecia uma continuação no PS4.… Expand
  62. AJlandmeter
    Apr 25, 2017
    9
    BUY THIS GAME BUY THIS GAME!
    this cultclassic has good gameplay,good and fun caracters and THE BEST POWER ARMOR IN A VIDEO GAME. my only down points are the campain lengt and the voice acting is a little of
  63. Onask
    Oct 21, 2018
    8
    El shooter en tercera persona más frénetico que he tenido la ocasión de jugar. Acción sin parar, una buena sensación de disparo y espectacularidad por todos sus poros.

    Vanquish lleva la majestuosa jugabilidad de Platinum Games al género shooter y lo hace de manera brillante. Gráficamente muy espectacular encontramos tiroteos a gran velocidad que nos dejarán con la boca abierta. Si es    El shooter en tercera persona más frénetico que he tenido la ocasión de jugar. Acción sin parar, una buena sensación de disparo y espectacularidad por todos sus poros.

    Vanquish lleva la majestuosa jugabilidad de Platinum Games al género shooter y lo hace de manera brillante. Gráficamente muy espectacular encontramos tiroteos a gran velocidad que nos dejarán con la boca abierta.

    Si es cierto que artísticamente (salvo el protagonista, Sam Gideon), no dice mucho y parece bastante genérico. Añadir que la duración de la campaña es excesivamente corta (unas 5h-5,5h me ha durado), y que tiene cierta rejugabilidad en otras dificultades y los desafíos, pero nada que realmente merezca la pena.

    La historia tampoco es nada del otro mundo: la misma mera excusa para avanzar y que todo lo que haces esté justificado.

    Muy recomendado.    … Expand
  64. Vale_apena
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Concerteza um dos melhores jogos que eu já joguei! Não possui a melhor história do mundo, tendo Um final não acabado, todavia seu level desing, armas e frenetismo prevalecem na hora da gameplay!… Expand
  65. Josefinqq
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    Belleza platinum en su máximo esplendor lo mejor de lo mejor así que si tienes una PS3 que esperas para jugarlo
  66. BEBBELBXL
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    Best Third Person shooter on Xbox. The story may suck but the combat and camp are too **** perfect to miss out on. I recommend playing this, and it has a remaster.
  67. soahknam
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    This is the game that convinces me that the platinum games studio is one of the best in recent times. I love the fluidity and style of their games. for me a masterpiece and a game that you must play.

    STORY: 8
    GAMEPLAY: 10
    MUSIC: 8
    VISUALS: 10

    PERSONAL SCORE: 10 ----> A MASTER PIECE
  68. kitru
    Feb 22, 2021
    7
    Приятный сюжет и много интересных механик. Было интересно побегать и пострелять, не как в Call of Duty (нету линейности и бездумного тира).
    A nice story and a lot of interesting mechanics. It was interesting to run and shoot, not like in Call of Duty (there is no linearity and thoughtless shooting range).    Приятный сюжет и много интересных механик. Было интересно побегать и пострелять, не как в Call of Duty (нету линейности и бездумного тира).
    A nice story and a lot of interesting mechanics. It was interesting to run and shoot, not like in Call of Duty (there is no linearity and thoughtless shooting range).
  69. RetroLemon
    Jul 5, 2021
    8
    A genuinely fun game with a great graphic style & quick run and gun game play. The story is a cliche so don't expect to cry at the end, but for a 5 hour game it's not a boring one.

    The main draw is your character has a unique suit that glides across the floor, allowing you to shoot your enemies in slow motion (Platinum games doing what they do best!). With plenty of weapons to play with    A genuinely fun game with a great graphic style & quick run and gun game play. The story is a cliche so don't expect to cry at the end, but for a 5 hour game it's not a boring one.

    The main draw is your character has a unique suit that glides across the floor, allowing you to shoot your enemies in slow motion (Platinum games doing what they do best!). With plenty of weapons to play with from a standard machine gun to a saw blade launcher, you will find your favorites and upgrade them to match your play style.

    My favorite parts were the boss battles which come around quick and plenty of them. You can still pick this up for cheap on the PS3 or now pick up the 4K edition that is boxed with Bayonetta. Both games are well worth playing, and the better you get at playing, the more of a bad ass you feel.    … Expand
  70. Vagosmcgames
    Sep 5, 2021
    9
    Very good game and a very fast gameplay which I always like in video games! The only thing that I didn't like on this game is that they don't have a wide variety on bosses and you have to fight some bosses 2 or even 3 times in different areas and stages in the game which makes it a little boring but although it's a very good game with very good mechanics and a big amunation. I reallyVery good game and a very fast gameplay which I always like in video games! The only thing that I didn't like on this game is that they don't have a wide variety on bosses and you have to fight some bosses 2 or even 3 times in different areas and stages in the game which makes it a little boring but although it's a very good game with very good mechanics and a big amunation. I really recommend this game!… Expand
  71. MaxieZeus
    Sep 5, 2022
    6
    Great gameplay, forgettable story and too short. Still recommend it just for the fun gameplay.
  72. Caestus
    Feb 26, 2013
    7
    Its face paced action is sure a good thing. However, the games to short and besides the turbo function nothing special. Still had fun with it, liked the end fight.
  73. AlienSpaceBats
    Apr 9, 2013
    7
    A great-looking game with an emphasis on having fun. Vanquish isn't attempting to wow anyone with its plot/narrative, it's all about giving the player some cool toys to play with. Story and dialogue are clichéd and cheesy with hammy voice acting, but I got the impression the game knew that, and didn't care, which as far as action games go is just fine.
  74. shaun8pickles
    Jun 23, 2013
    6
    Vanquish, a game I got mad at countless times... I can't really complain since I got it free through PS+, but I will still review it. I swear they must have picked the worst voice actors in this game other than Elena. But Robert Burns, my God... He sounded horrible, and the main character wasn't bad but not great at all. So basically this games story won't make sense, the story is based inVanquish, a game I got mad at countless times... I can't really complain since I got it free through PS+, but I will still review it. I swear they must have picked the worst voice actors in this game other than Elena. But Robert Burns, my God... He sounded horrible, and the main character wasn't bad but not great at all. So basically this games story won't make sense, the story is based in the future with Russia and the US at "war" never heard of this concept before! The Russians have taken control of Providence, a space ship that hold American personnel and civilians. The Russians used this beam weapon to destroy San Francisco and have told the US to give up. And the US says no and send troops to destroy Russian robots... That's it. That's extent of the story! If you're a shoot em up kinda gamer you may like this, 'cause that's all you do in this game. Every mission is go kill robots here, go on an elevator fight more robots, go on a flying "ship" if that's what you want to call it and once again kill more robots. There is little variation between robots, there is the big and small robots and some ANNOYING bosses. The bosses are some of the cheapest in a game ever. The learning curve is something that drew me and a lot of other people away from the game, its so steep. The first boss you face is hard, and I did beat him with 5 to 6 deaths, which by the way takes away from your average score. The weapons are also pretty basic, you got the rocket launcher, sniper, machine guns, laser guns, and some special weapons. I hated how the turrets are not infinite or even have that much ammo, they run out of ammo so fast. I think some of the only things I liked about this game was the graphics, the graphics for their time are good. But looking at them now, they're not so good they're decent. Sam's suit, however, is very creative and has a lot of moving parts and the weapons also look good. I also like the games slow-mo mode, and adds depth to the combat system which by the way is pretty cool. Your character is usually just a "lets go kick some butt" type of guy, which gets very annoying. Also I don't thing I ever cared about one character in this game, except for Elena. She is about the only character that has some depth and story behind her. Not to forget, the story at the beginning was laughable, WHY? Why even start it like that (no spoilers), no one shows fear at all. San Francisco was just blown sky high and everyone is showing no fear, or even something that grabs your heart and pulls you in. They don't even explain how they took over the ship in space, or why a civilian space craft would be armed with a weapon capable of leveling a city of that magnitude. I am glad I got this game for free and didn't have to pay for it. I would not recommend this game.… Expand
  75. Silrog
    Jan 22, 2013
    7
    Vanquish's appeal bases on the traditional aspect of mastering the difficulties of a game.
    The game doesn't offer amazing graphics, new gameplay innovations or a lot of variety or content. Hell, even the story is nothing but bland, so are the stereotype characters.
    But there is one thing that this game handles exceptionally well: The balance between challenge and frustration. On higher    Vanquish's appeal bases on the traditional aspect of mastering the difficulties of a game.
    The game doesn't offer amazing graphics, new gameplay innovations or a lot of variety or content. Hell, even the story is nothing but bland, so are the stereotype characters.

    But there is one thing that this game handles exceptionally well: The balance between challenge and frustration. On higher difficulties you really face a challenge and intense combats and that's got to be worth something.    … Expand
  76. Dchao
    Feb 24, 2013
    7
    Quick reviews to help with your purchase.
    An understatement to call this game fun. Fast paced and a breath of fresh air for third person shooters. Lukewarm plot, though used best to help pace the game and certain times excite the player before taking over the controller again. Short at base game, expects player to either play on a harder difficulty, or try one after first play through.
  77. Overy1984
    Dec 22, 2012
    7
    Corto pero engancha. Buena jugabilidad, argumento algo simplón aunque con sus giros argumentales. Buenos gráficos, los habituales en SEGA, nada especial. Algo repetitivo en cuanto a variedad de enemigos y de escenarios.
  78. AJCk19
    Jun 25, 2022
    8
    To me, everything about this game is perfect, except for 2 things. No multiplayer and it can be beaten in like 2 days, at max a week.

    However it is a great example of how a fast, arcade style shooter should be like. Even the ending credits were the bomb.
  79. FreedomFighters
    Jul 14, 2020
    7
    *DISCLAIMER: Although this review is being posted on the page for the PlayStation 3 version the game, the version I played was actually on the PlayStation 4, and was part of the “Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle” that recently came out. There’s no individual page for the PS4 version of the game, so this is the closest I can get to that. I don’t think it’ll make a huge*DISCLAIMER: Although this review is being posted on the page for the PlayStation 3 version the game, the version I played was actually on the PlayStation 4, and was part of the “Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle” that recently came out. There’s no individual page for the PS4 version of the game, so this is the closest I can get to that. I don’t think it’ll make a huge difference, but I thought I’d get that out there regardless.*
    Even though I’ve found myself getting PlatinumGames’ titles a bit more, I didn’t think I’d be giving this game a shot anytime soon. Blame it on the fact that my brother picked up the “Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle” for the PlayStation 4 that I found myself intrigued by it. Not only that, but in doing a lot of research, I found that a lot of people considered this to be an underappreciated gem (like many of PlatinumGames’ games), and a considerably innovative game in the shooter genre. So, given that I heard that it was a pretty short game if you play through it once, I thought it would be worth giving it a try to see if I enjoyed it as much as anyone else. And maybe I’m spoiled by the “Bayonetta” games and “Astral Chain” that I found this one to be not quite as good as PlatinumGames’ best, but even so, I will agree that I mostly enjoyed my time playing through the game.
    As many have said, I will give it to PlatinumGames: with “Vanquish,” they’ve created a fun and fast-paced game with this one. From a gameplay perspective, there’s a lot to love about this one: the controls are fluid, the action is compelling, and there are lots of really cool movement mechanics. I do think in that sense, the game does still feel fresh, distinct and different than other third-person shooters. I especially enjoyed the game’s “AR Mode” mechanic, and the ways that it added to your character’s movement and reflexes, and it really added an extra layer to a game that definitely had plenty of those already. On paper, I think the game’s robotic, somewhat futuristic setting is pretty great, the graphics are sharp even today, and aesthetically, this is yet another wonder from PlatinumGames. They have a strong knack for creating very interesting worlds and clever gameplay, and with “Vanquish,” they certainly don’t fall flat in those areas.
    I will say, though, that in a few areas, they do fall flat: for starters, the story is boring and overly-cliché. I know that PlatinumGames has crafted a lot of titles with over-the-top stories like “Bayonetta” and “The Wonderful 101,” but at least those games didn’t take themselves TOO seriously, and the writing became more charming as a result. Here, the game tries a bit too hard to be serious, and it just misses the mark. Not helping much is that the dialogue is complete CHEESE, and even though some might enjoy the campy nature of the voice acting, I found myself all too frantically trying to find reasons not to skip the cutscenes because they were just not fun to watch. Also, while the gameplay is mostly very strong, I will agree that I found the campaign can be really short, not just in its overall length, but in its mission structure. The game’s five-act structure awkwardly ratios the number of missions in each act, and the length of these missions can feel a bit awkward for me, especially given the way that some of the cutscenes disrupt the gameplay. It often feels like a mission ends, and you find yourself going, “oh…that’s it?” and not feeling as fulfilled as you probably should.
    Overall, I have to say that “Vanquish,” to me, is far from PlatinumGames’ best game. It doesn’t nearly approach the standard set by the “Bayonetta” games or the company’s most recent title “Astral Chain.” With that said, though, it’s still a rip-roaring fun time while it lasts, and while there are elements that do hold it back for me, I think the gameplay has aged very well, to the point where it still feels like a very distinct game even a decade after its initial release. That alone is what makes it worth playing in my eyes: the fast-paced action and stellar gameplay make up for its short length and narrative shortcomings, and make it a game you should definitely try yourself. Don’t expect it to be the most mind-blowing thing you’ll ever play, but if you’re in the mood for some brainless but exhilarating, good old-fashioned fun, “Vanquish” will certainly satiate your desire.
    Final rating: 7 out of 10 “Good”    … Expand
  80. huss2215
    Nov 14, 2013
    7
    Graphics: Nice graphics, not the best some low textured environments. 8.

    Sound: Fast paced themes match the game just fine, the voice acting isn’t the best, and at best its average. 7.5. Gameplay: The game is a fast paced third person shooter with suit abilities that allow you to boost and fly through and shoot enemies. The game also has a slow-mo mechanic built into it. The    Graphics: Nice graphics, not the best some low textured environments. 8.

    Sound: Fast paced themes match the game just fine, the voice acting isn’t the best, and at best its average. 7.5.

    Gameplay: The game is a fast paced third person shooter with suit abilities that allow you to boost and fly through and shoot enemies. The game also has a slow-mo mechanic built into it. The shooting in the game feels kind of arcady but that’s not a bad thing. The game is littered with enemies which can get very annoying throughout the beginning of the game. Near the middle to end you get a laser gun which makes the game feel a lot better, although the game litters more enemies and reuses bosses/mini bosses. The boss before the last boss was a real pain in the ass, because at times even (playing on normal) regular enemies when they are about to die, they end up doing a 1 hit kill, which makes the game more cheap than challenging. Overall it’s a good game. 8.5.

    Story: Confusing story, weird at times, cliff hanger endings, a main protagonist who thinks he’s solid snake. Average story. 7.5.

    Replay Value: The game has 5 acts and on normal I beat it in about 6-8 hours. There’s no feel to want to play it again on any harder difficulties, once is enough, I would rent or get this game cheap. I got it free with plus. 7.5.

    Overall Score: 7.8 out of 10.    … Expand
  81. AndyInfin
    Feb 10, 2022
    1
    Some games are get older not so good. What about this game: we have generic TPS with generic level design (ALL levels are made from absolutely same boxes, walls, elevators, etc.), very strange weapon upgrade system (you need to DON'T use weapon if you want to upgrade it, wtf?), very dumb story. The game is short, but all this 5 hours is so long because of very boring and repetativeSome games are get older not so good. What about this game: we have generic TPS with generic level design (ALL levels are made from absolutely same boxes, walls, elevators, etc.), very strange weapon upgrade system (you need to DON'T use weapon if you want to upgrade it, wtf?), very dumb story. The game is short, but all this 5 hours is so long because of very boring and repetative situations. Some bosses you need to kill several times. Some enemies can one-shot kill you even on normal difficulty. This game tries to kill you for literally ANYTHING. You need to cover from strong enemies, but game gets you into narrow corridors. Meh. And it have an achievement where you need to walk through the game without dying. Are you f*cking serious? This dumb sh*t not worth it.… Expand
  82. KayVen17
    May 12, 2022
    7
    Es war wirklich gut zum abschalten. Es geht flott durch wie ein 12 Episoden Anime. Steuert sich super und ist bombastisch inszeniert.
    Ein sehr leckerer Snack für zwischendurch.
  83. RunFish12B8
    Jul 15, 2023
    10
    The game is divine! And for many reasons, the fact is that each project created in Platinum games circles is unique, and the shooter mechanics of each project are distinguished by their hardness and sophistication. But this project has surpassed all previous creations of the developers. Story 10/10. A charismatic protagonist smoking a cigarette, lighting which you need to press aThe game is divine! And for many reasons, the fact is that each project created in Platinum games circles is unique, and the shooter mechanics of each project are distinguished by their hardness and sophistication. But this project has surpassed all previous creations of the developers. Story 10/10. A charismatic protagonist smoking a cigarette, lighting which you need to press a separate 10/10 button. Elaboration of shooter and acrobatic mechanics of cyber suits 10/10. Bosses, and battles that make each enemy unique 10/10. One word, a third-person shooter game for the ages!… Expand
  84. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    9
    Platinum Games knocks it out of the park with Vanquish. Its frantic gameplay and great level design makes this one of their best games.
  85. BlakkSteel
    Jan 11, 2023
    8
    The gameplay is truly what keeps you engrossed in the game. The over-the-top acting could've been turned down. The ending is maddening, though, especially as an unanswered cliffhanger.
  86. Antuhan
    Jul 28, 2023
    8
    Sin haber jugado tan sólo hasta el primer "Boss" Tengo que decir, que és un juegazo que no sabía de su existía hasta la fecha "2023".

    Sus gráficos, jugabilidad, gameplay, historia y demás, no me han dejado indiferente. és un muy buen juego, acción desenfrenada, shooter en tercera persona y doblado al español, con veces, que reconocerás si eres fan de "Solid snake". Y además, tiene    Sin haber jugado tan sólo hasta el primer "Boss" Tengo que decir, que és un juegazo que no sabía de su existía hasta la fecha "2023".

    Sus gráficos, jugabilidad, gameplay, historia y demás, no me han dejado indiferente. és un muy buen juego, acción desenfrenada, shooter en tercera persona y doblado al español, con veces, que reconocerás si eres fan de "Solid snake". Y además, tiene momentos, que podrían ser una secuela de "Metal Gear" Ahí lo dejo!    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#34 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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#21 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010
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#9 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 61
  3. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. Thunderbolt
    Feb 9, 2011
    80
    Vanquish manages in many ways to be quite literally awesome though; from the bombastic battles you partake in, through its outstanding technical performance, brilliantly ridiculous cutscenes and superb twists on an established genre.
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  2. Absolute Games
    Jan 31, 2011
    50
    If you're still itching to waste a few hours on Vanquish, here's some advice: wait until the inevitable price reduction.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jan 25, 2011
    80
    There's really been nothing else quite like it this generation, which makes comparison difficult, and its one misstep is the fact that its only online component is a paltry ranking system. In truth, having multiplayer inside the chaotic sphere of Vanquish would have made Mikami's latest baby the prodigal son of third-person shooters. There's always next time though. [December 2010 p78]
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