Vanishing Point

 PlayStation
  • Publisher: Acclaim
  • Release Date: Feb 5, 2001
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
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  1. GameSpot
    74
    One of the most original and enjoyable racing games to come around in a long time.
  2. Spank!
    70
    The Stunt mode in particular is well worth a look. Not huge, it's nevertheless worth the price of admission alone.
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  3. GameZone
    60
    Solid game but the lack of a competition keeps the excitement factor pretty low.
  5. Hot Games
    60
    Long on ideas but well short on design and execution -- a game that for the most part looks as good as originally promised, but with some shoddy controls that almost ruin the experience.
  6. Games Radar
    50
    It handles something like a granny on roller skates and its graphics are distinctly vague and blocky: surely disappointing for a latter day PlayStation game.

Awards & Rankings

27
#27 Best PS1 Game of 2001
37
#37 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 2001

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. RTCWFAN
    May 8, 2023
    8
    An overlooked racing game, that sadly never got a sequel. Even better than the Gran Turismo games for PS1, which are phenomenal. Overall rating: 8.1.
  2. storygamer
    Sep 5, 2020
    7
    The first PlayStation was a great console for driving games. Vanishing Point is one of the last games for the console. And it does this jobThe first PlayStation was a great console for driving games. Vanishing Point is one of the last games for the console. And it does this job very good. Graphics and controls are marvellous. VP is innovative and addictive but has some flaws like repetitive gameplay. Nevertheless a solid and funny game!… Full Review »
  3. [Anonymous]
    Sep 26, 2005
    9
    Top game highly addictive.
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