Vanquish

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9.5

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  1. Antuhan
    Jul 28, 2023
    8
    Sin haber jugado tan sĆ³lo hasta el primer "Boss" Tengo que decir, que Ć©s un juegazo que no sabĆ­a de su existĆ­a hasta la fecha "2023".

    Sus grĆ”ficos, jugabilidad, gameplay, historia y demĆ”s, no me han dejado indiferente. Ć©s un muy buen juego, acciĆ³n desenfrenada, shooter en tercera persona y doblado al espaƱol, con veces, que reconocerĆ”s si eres fan de "Solid snake". Y ademĆ”s, tiene    Sin haber jugado tan sĆ³lo hasta el primer "Boss" Tengo que decir, que Ć©s un juegazo que no sabĆ­a de su existĆ­a hasta la fecha "2023".

    Sus grĆ”ficos, jugabilidad, gameplay, historia y demĆ”s, no me han dejado indiferente. Ć©s un muy buen juego, acciĆ³n desenfrenada, shooter en tercera persona y doblado al espaƱol, con veces, que reconocerĆ”s si eres fan de "Solid snake". Y ademĆ”s, tiene momentos, que podrĆ­an ser una secuela de "Metal Gear" AhĆ­ lo dejo!    … Expand
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. MaxieZeus
    Sep 5, 2022
    6
    Great gameplay, forgettable story and too short. Still recommend it just for the fun gameplay.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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 fĆ¼r zwischendurch.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. kitru
    Feb 22, 2021
    7
    ŠŸŃ€ŠøятŠ½Ń‹Š¹ сюŠ¶ŠµŃ‚ Šø Š¼Š½Š¾Š³Š¾ ŠøŠ½Ń‚ŠµŃ€ŠµŃŠ½Ń‹Ń… Š¼ŠµŃ…Š°Š½ŠøŠŗ. Š‘Ń‹Š»Š¾ ŠøŠ½Ń‚ŠµŃ€ŠµŃŠ½Š¾ ŠæŠ¾Š±ŠµŠ³Š°Ń‚ŃŒ Šø ŠæŠ¾ŃŃ‚Ń€ŠµŠ»ŃŃ‚ŃŒ, Š½Šµ ŠŗŠ°Šŗ Š² Call of Duty (Š½ŠµŃ‚Ńƒ Š»ŠøŠ½ŠµŠ¹Š½Š¾ŃŃ‚Šø Šø Š±ŠµŠ·Š“уŠ¼Š½Š¾Š³Š¾ тŠøрŠ°).
    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).    ŠŸŃ€ŠøятŠ½Ń‹Š¹ сюŠ¶ŠµŃ‚ Šø Š¼Š½Š¾Š³Š¾ ŠøŠ½Ń‚ŠµŃ€ŠµŃŠ½Ń‹Ń… Š¼ŠµŃ…Š°Š½ŠøŠŗ. Š‘Ń‹Š»Š¾ ŠøŠ½Ń‚ŠµŃ€ŠµŃŠ½Š¾ ŠæŠ¾Š±ŠµŠ³Š°Ń‚ŃŒ Šø ŠæŠ¾ŃŃ‚Ń€ŠµŠ»ŃŃ‚ŃŒ, Š½Šµ ŠŗŠ°Šŗ Š² Call of Duty (Š½ŠµŃ‚Ńƒ Š»ŠøŠ½ŠµŠ¹Š½Š¾ŃŃ‚Šø Šø Š±ŠµŠ·Š“уŠ¼Š½Š¾Š³Š¾ тŠøрŠ°).
    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).
  13. 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 ā€œBayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundleā€ that recently came out. Thereā€™s no individual page for the PS4 version of the game, so this is the closest I can get to that. I donā€™t think itā€™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 ā€œBayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundleā€ that recently came out. Thereā€™s no individual page for the PS4 version of the game, so this is the closest I can get to that. I donā€™t think itā€™ll make a huge difference, but I thought Iā€™d get that out there regardless.*
    Even though Iā€™ve found myself getting PlatinumGamesā€™ titles a bit more, I didnā€™t think Iā€™d be giving this game a shot anytime soon. Blame it on the fact that my brother picked up the ā€œBayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundleā€ 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 PlatinumGamesā€™ 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 Iā€™m spoiled by the ā€œBayonettaā€ games and ā€œAstral Chainā€ that I found this one to be not quite as good as PlatinumGamesā€™ 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 ā€œVanquish,ā€ theyā€™ve created a fun and fast-paced game with this one. From a gameplay perspective, thereā€™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 gameā€™s ā€œAR Modeā€ mechanic, and the ways that it added to your characterā€™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 gameā€™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 ā€œVanquish,ā€ they certainly donā€™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-clichĆ©. I know that PlatinumGames has crafted a lot of titles with over-the-top stories like ā€œBayonettaā€ and ā€œThe Wonderful 101,ā€ but at least those games didnā€™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 gameā€™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, ā€œohā€¦thatā€™s it?ā€ and not feeling as fulfilled as you probably should.
    Overall, I have to say that ā€œVanquish,ā€ to me, is far from PlatinumGamesā€™ best game. It doesnā€™t nearly approach the standard set by the ā€œBayonettaā€ games or the companyā€™s most recent title ā€œAstral Chain.ā€ With that said, though, itā€™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. Donā€™t expect it to be the most mind-blowing thing youā€™ll ever play, but if youā€™re in the mood for some brainless but exhilarating, good old-fashioned fun, ā€œVanquishā€ will certainly satiate your desire.
    Final rating: 7 out of 10 ā€œGoodā€    … Expand
  14. 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.
  15. Vale_apena
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Concerteza um dos melhores jogos que eu jĆ” joguei! NĆ£o possui a melhor histĆ³ria do mundo, tendo Um final nĆ£o acabado, todavia seu level desing, armas e frenetismo prevalecem na hora da gameplay!… Expand
  16. Josefinqq
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    Belleza platinum en su mƔximo esplendor lo mejor de lo mejor asƭ que si tienes una PS3 que esperas para jugarlo
  17. 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
  18. RicBR
    Jul 10, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Obra-prima de aĆ§Ć£o, um dos jogos mais divertidos do PS3. A campanha Ć© curta, esse Ć© o Ćŗnico motivo por que nĆ£o dou 10. Merecia uma continuaĆ§Ć£o no PS4.… Expand
  19. Onask
    Oct 21, 2018
    8
    El shooter en tercera persona mĆ”s frĆ©netico que he tenido la ocasiĆ³n de jugar. AcciĆ³n sin parar, una buena sensaciĆ³n de disparo y espectacularidad por todos sus poros.

    Vanquish lleva la majestuosa jugabilidad de Platinum Games al gĆ©nero shooter y lo hace de manera brillante. GrĆ”ficamente muy espectacular encontramos tiroteos a gran velocidad que nos dejarĆ”n con la boca abierta. Si es    El shooter en tercera persona mĆ”s frĆ©netico que he tenido la ocasiĆ³n de jugar. AcciĆ³n sin parar, una buena sensaciĆ³n de disparo y espectacularidad por todos sus poros.

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

    Si es cierto que artĆ­sticamente (salvo el protagonista, Sam Gideon), no dice mucho y parece bastante genĆ©rico. AƱadir que la duraciĆ³n de la campaƱa es excesivamente corta (unas 5h-5,5h me ha durado), y que tiene cierta rejugabilidad en otras dificultades y los desafĆ­os, 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 estƩ justificado.

    Muy recomendado.    … Expand
  20. SuperkenGaming
    May 27, 2017
    7
    Vanquish
    donā€™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
    donā€™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 beā€¦
    Donā€™t get me wrongā€¦ 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 fasterā€¦
    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 playā€¦
    And the best part of this game is the guns and their upgradesā€¦
    Thereā€™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 doesnā€™t slow you down my making you go into some skill tree, no... You pick up an upgrade with your equipped gun and youā€™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 weaponā€¦
    This system had my actively switching guns and holding out on more rare weapons just incase I could upgrade it on the flyā€¦
    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 itselfā€¦
    But the greatness ends there..
    Because the rest of the game is bland and repetitiveā€¦
    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 overā€¦
    every level looks and feels pretty identical...
    a lot of greyā€¦
    no colors here which bores meā€¦
    just a bunch of repeat killing the same enemies bosses and mini bosses over and over until the credits rollā€¦
    I had a bit of fun with vanquish...
    But the expectations of the internet sorta ruined this experience for me
    I donā€™t know what everyone sees in this game...
    Itā€™s a good gameā€¦ but not beyond just good
    I give Vanquish a 7/10    … Expand
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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!
  28. 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 GideonĀ“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 GideonĀ“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
  29. 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.
  30. 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
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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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