Backbreaker: Vengeance

 Xbox 360
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. ZTGD
    Jul 13, 2011
    70
    Visually, the game packs a solid punch with the Euphoria physics engine as the highlight of the package.
  2. Eurogamer Spain
    Jul 11, 2011
    70
    The American football game for those who don't like American football, as it rules out simulation in favor of an arcade obstacle course. Its price might be a bit too high considering its roots as an iPhone game, but this is pure fun while it lasts.
  3. Thunderbolt
    Jul 10, 2011
    70
    To only play the game on your own would be dull, and at best somewhat tiresome. Playing with another person comes recommended; it's much more fun.
  5. Everyeye.it
    Jul 7, 2011
    70
    In this arcade iteration of the brand, Backbreaker works better than in the previous retail version. Reinventing itself (starting from some peculiar game modes) the title can be a good way to cheer up this poor gaming summer.
  6. Gamestyle
    Jul 3, 2011
    70
    Backbreaker doesn't do anything wrong as such and it seems to tick all the right boxes, it just feels a little flat as a package, it will be played for a good solid period then will likely be forgotten about as newer titles come out. You'd be foolish to not even give this game look though.
  7. Eurogamer
    Jul 1, 2011
    70
    A step in the right direction. The first Backbreaker struggled with the central mechanics (although a post-release patch worked wonders). The second game only really struggles with the over-optimistic pricing... Next time out, then, we should be in for something special.
  8. Multiplayer.it
    Jul 6, 2011
    67
    A frenetic, simple and very arcadey simulation of american football. Price could be more affordable, and the package is pretty limited.
  9. GameSpot
    Jun 30, 2011
    65
    Realistic animations and a satisfying two-player mode make Backbreaker: Vengeance fun for a while, but that quickly fades away.
  10. Eurogamer Sweden
    Jul 29, 2011
    60
    Backbreaker Vengeance is very entertaining and lasts quite a while, but is far too lacking in content for a game that costs 1200 MS Points.
  11. Vandal
    Jul 12, 2011
    60
    Although a bit expensive, it is a fun and addictive game, although it can get repetitive soon.
  12. Cheat Code Central
    Jul 11, 2011
    60
    It's fun as a distraction for a while, and there's a lot of content, but $15 is too much to pay for a simple minigame collection.
  13. Eurogamer Italy
    Jul 11, 2011
    60
    Backbreaker Vengeance has interesting ideas, but problems are bigger than the good things. The awful lag during the online matches and the slow controls are quite a problem for such a good arcade gameplay.

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User Score
5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 4 out of 9
  1. jasonmurk
    Jul 6, 2011
    9
    If you were expecting 11 on 11 regulation football, then you need to look elsewhere. Backbreaker Vengeance is not Madden. It's more like theIf you were expecting 11 on 11 regulation football, then you need to look elsewhere. Backbreaker Vengeance is not Madden. It's more like the football equivalent of Trials HD. And if you're willing to accept it for what it is, then you'll soon find that Backbreaker Vengeance is awesome.

    Here's the gist of it. You guide a running back / defensive back / ninja through over 300 obstacle courses. You vault over, slide under, and truck motherf**kers on your way to either (a) a ball carrier or (b) the endzone. But that's only the half of it. The real object of the game is to score as many points as possible and get your name posted at the top of the leader boards. Taking greater risks will net you extra points.

    Some guy said that the controls were sloppy in one of the reviews I read. Guess what? That guy is full of s**t. This game feels perfect. Performing special moves on dudes feels extremely satisfying. I've heard complaints about not being able to turn on a dime. That's BS. Maintaining the right speed for a specific challenge is part of the strategy that goes behind the game. Run too fast and your turns will end up being too wide. Run too slow, and you'll end up having to deal with the defenders that just caught up with your a$$.

    Some people are saying $15 is too much to pay for this game. That's bull. Trials HD is the same price and there's less of a game there. Hell, Child of Eden is $50 and Backbreaker Vengeance has waaay more content than that game. The only complaint I have is that I wish there was a qb attack mode. But this is an awesome game overall.    … Full Review »
  2. Mattyice
    Jun 6, 2012
    3
    Plain old stupid for the price. If this game was under 800 msp, i would buy it, but this repetitive, dull, fake football game just doesn'tPlain old stupid for the price. If this game was under 800 msp, i would buy it, but this repetitive, dull, fake football game just doesn't appeal to anyone (Did backbreaker 1 in the first place?).… Full Review »
  3. Vindiesel83
    Jul 1, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Un giorno veramente divertente e con parecchie modalita, tra cui un multiplayer divertentissimo, graficamente si attesta su livelli medi ma sempre accettabili e con un ottima fluidita' il prezzo di 800 point viene ottimamente ripagato e nonostante non possa contate su una grafica di primissimo livello posso dire che mi ha tenuto incollato al jaypad per parecchie ore e senza mai annoiare, in un mondo in cui ormai si guarda al comportarto grafico posso dire che pee pochi euro si riesce a trovare un gioco che da. Al videogiaatore cio che vera,ente dovrebbe contare: il divertimento… Full Review »
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