Clive Barker's Jericho

 Xbox 360
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 85 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 85
  3. Negative: 10 out of 85
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  1. JeffA.
    Oct 27, 2007
    10
    Reviewers that said the AI was bad must have been playing a different game. My team mates are constantly shooting at enemies and at times I have to look in the direction of their fire to find the creatures. As for the creatures having bad AI, again I don't know what some reviewers were thinking by critisizing the enemy for coming straight at you. The evil is older than Christianity, Reviewers that said the AI was bad must have been playing a different game. My team mates are constantly shooting at enemies and at times I have to look in the direction of their fire to find the creatures. As for the creatures having bad AI, again I don't know what some reviewers were thinking by critisizing the enemy for coming straight at you. The evil is older than Christianity, are they supposed to hide behind cover? Don't let narrow minded reviewers stop you from getting this game. This is the 360's version of the Suffering with crisp, vivid graphics, a solid, proven control scheme and unnerving, disturbing plot. Don't miss out on this superb shooter.… Expand
  2. tomcos8
    Dec 24, 2010
    10
    Jericho claims to be a jump-out-of-your-seat horror game, but it just isn't. There is a hell of a lot of blood, but gore doesn't equal scary, gore is just a cheap excuse for horror. Clive Barker has created some messed up stuff in his time, but this is anything but scary in the most remote sense. Graphics are okay but anything but life changing. Sound effects are great but the voice actingJericho claims to be a jump-out-of-your-seat horror game, but it just isn't. There is a hell of a lot of blood, but gore doesn't equal scary, gore is just a cheap excuse for horror. Clive Barker has created some messed up stuff in his time, but this is anything but scary in the most remote sense. Graphics are okay but anything but life changing. Sound effects are great but the voice acting is just dull and uninspired. and gameplay is its huge fault, the controls are fine but the AI got me throwing the controller. Your teammates die again and again and again and again and again and its up to you to.
    The whole experiance is mediocre and anger inducing. Avoid.    … Expand
  3. Diesel360
    Oct 26, 2007
    9
    Great graphics - rivaling Halo 3 and Orange Box. The character switching mechanic is fun and each character is varied technique. Refreshing new theme for FPS genre w/ quite atmospheric settings. I'm having a blast w/ Jericho.
  4. CosmicK.
    Oct 5, 2007
    9
    Actually the game presents a fun and frantic gameplay, the ambience is great, and the capability of switching between characters (each of them with absolutely different abilities from another) is very original.
  5. MichaelS.
    Oct 26, 2007
    9
    Gory, fun and superb graphics!
  6. JohnM.
    Nov 1, 2007
    8
    Good story, exelent graphics and game play, and just the right amount of gore. Sadly its way too short for a single player only game with the only unlockables being character bios. it could have really kicked up its replayability if their was a multiplayer or coop component, unfortinutly only a rental is needed to fully enjoy this game.
  7. RobC.
    Nov 12, 2007
    9
    Somebody tell me why this game has had such a bad rating? Maybe this game was made for people like me but with the gripping storyline, and the game mechanics this has to be one of the finest games i've played. If you love twisted horror stories, (and clive barker knows how to write those) well you'll love this. To be honest after playing this, other FPS' have felt slow or Somebody tell me why this game has had such a bad rating? Maybe this game was made for people like me but with the gripping storyline, and the game mechanics this has to be one of the finest games i've played. If you love twisted horror stories, (and clive barker knows how to write those) well you'll love this. To be honest after playing this, other FPS' have felt slow or just a bit irratating. It has to be the best FPS for the controls and movement. If anyone has finished it like me i'm sure you'll be wandering if there will be a second?… Expand
  8. MarkelS.
    Oct 23, 2007
    8
    Wow, that 30 from 1UP is absurd. Even if I want to slam Jericho, and I don't, I couldn't go lower than a 7.0 grade. The game is simply well-crafted enough and explosive enough to warrant playing if you're a FPS fan. No, it won't blow your mind after HL 2, BioShock, Halo 3 etc., but Jericho is a fun and mature shooter you should at least rent. It's good for a Wow, that 30 from 1UP is absurd. Even if I want to slam Jericho, and I don't, I couldn't go lower than a 7.0 grade. The game is simply well-crafted enough and explosive enough to warrant playing if you're a FPS fan. No, it won't blow your mind after HL 2, BioShock, Halo 3 etc., but Jericho is a fun and mature shooter you should at least rent. It's good for a blast, and the graphics and sound get really awesome about halfway thru.… Expand
  9. ChrisM.
    Oct 24, 2007
    9
    A good non-stop action filled FPS that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It also happens to have a unique and creepy story with interesting characters and decent voice acting. I believe it deserves better scores then it is getting for the most part because few FPS games attempt to do anything different and fewer still try to tell a captivating story. Jericho does both.
  10. AndrewK.
    Oct 24, 2007
    8
    Solid Clive Barker horror game. I would have ranked it higher except for the poor squad controls and the HORRIBLE use of stupid console gimmicks... like hitting arrows in a timed manner.
  11. CarmenNuccio
    Oct 26, 2007
    9
    this game isn't as bad as the reviewers say it is. since its not super hyped and a futuristic shooter (like Halo) they are biased. note that the user rating is 14 points higher. 1up.com gave this game a 3!!! and the reasons were bad voice acting, enemy variety....Halo 3 has 4 different enemies.....LOL this is a great game, pick it up
  12. RedI.
    Aug 24, 2008
    9
    Great game... already playing it for the second time to get all the achievements. Great monster and stage desgin (which is mostly great on Rome) and breath taking action. On my account it's got as great action as the best first person shooters, but then again it does have a lot of points in which it lacked some effort. Take for example the ending... there are few games which have a Great game... already playing it for the second time to get all the achievements. Great monster and stage desgin (which is mostly great on Rome) and breath taking action. On my account it's got as great action as the best first person shooters, but then again it does have a lot of points in which it lacked some effort. Take for example the ending... there are few games which have a worse ending than this one. The button sequences weren't that great and not at all a challenge (if those wouldn't have existed at all it wouldn't have mattered... which is not the case for resident evil 4 or god of war). The graphics.... uhm well I really can't see why everyone says it was such a bad job, when you see a monster covered up with blood and guts and you can tell theres some lower intestine in between then I can say there was a really great job in graphics.… Expand
  13. JohnP.
    Feb 21, 2009
    8
    You want a game with an incredible storyline, innovative game play, and several different ways to attack something? Try Clive Barker's Jericho. This title is amazing with the graphics and the six person change up. Its nice to be able to use all the different kinds of guns you want without the unrealistic aspect of carrying them all by yourself. The story line is gripping and kind of You want a game with an incredible storyline, innovative game play, and several different ways to attack something? Try Clive Barker's Jericho. This title is amazing with the graphics and the six person change up. Its nice to be able to use all the different kinds of guns you want without the unrealistic aspect of carrying them all by yourself. The story line is gripping and kind of scary too. The only issues with this game are the button-hits and the slow progression through the plot. Overall, great game.… Expand
  14. ShawnS.
    Nov 16, 2007
    9
    Incredible game. Don't listen to anybody who says otherwise. Try it and you'll see. One of the best 360 shooters for sure.
  15. GioD.
    Oct 26, 2007
    9
    This game KICKED MAJOR ASS. I cant speak for anyone else but to me, MANY FPS's are way to similar. Jericho does things in a FPS that feel VERY unique and fresh. Great story (it had me hooked) awesome graphics (it wouldnt be surprising if u thought it ran on the unreal 3 engine,it looks beautiful,monsters and levels are extremely detailed),awesome boss battles,awesome powers that the This game KICKED MAJOR ASS. I cant speak for anyone else but to me, MANY FPS's are way to similar. Jericho does things in a FPS that feel VERY unique and fresh. Great story (it had me hooked) awesome graphics (it wouldnt be surprising if u thought it ran on the unreal 3 engine,it looks beautiful,monsters and levels are extremely detailed),awesome boss battles,awesome powers that the team has,etc. Thank u clive,mercurysteam,and codemasters.… Expand
  16. hardcoregamer
    Oct 31, 2007
    9
    I loved the combination use of the squad members. great gore too. The characters were definitely Barker.
  17. TC
    Jun 11, 2008
    8
    I have played Halo 3 and went through it but in spite of great graphics, sound and AI I didn't feel adrenaline rush at all playing it. Multiplayer in also boring in here. So I sold it but Jericho is still with me. Probably Jericho is not so well developed as HL 3 but it has something that previous one doesn't have at all. It gives me creeps with blood, bodies, rivers of blood I have played Halo 3 and went through it but in spite of great graphics, sound and AI I didn't feel adrenaline rush at all playing it. Multiplayer in also boring in here. So I sold it but Jericho is still with me. Probably Jericho is not so well developed as HL 3 but it has something that previous one doesn't have at all. It gives me creeps with blood, bodies, rivers of blood etc, It gives frantic firefitghts when all your mates are cornered or dead, gives 6 characters with completely different style to play, great story, good gaming engine (I love when your character makes such small moves like real person in interaction scenes and when aiming cross is moving off the target when you are hit). Game is too short of course and there is only single player campaign in here,.Unfortunately weak sales and poor reviews will probably make impossible to publish next adventure of Jericho team as it was primarily intended. This is not FPS for everybody but If you are FPS fan you can rent it to go through. I think you will enjoy it.… Expand
  18. JamieE
    Dec 28, 2009
    9
    Honestly this is one of the best games I've played of late, found in the bargain bucket for under $10. The storyline is well scripted and the characters have tons of personality. The gameplay is hugely satisfying, the criticism of repetitiveness are undeserved - name me a single first person shooter which doesn't involve killing respawning enemies over and over again (including Honestly this is one of the best games I've played of late, found in the bargain bucket for under $10. The storyline is well scripted and the characters have tons of personality. The gameplay is hugely satisfying, the criticism of repetitiveness are undeserved - name me a single first person shooter which doesn't involve killing respawning enemies over and over again (including the grossly overrated MW2)? Ignore the big reviewers like IGN who score games on the basis of hype rather than quality and you'll get a real bargain with this one.… Expand
  19. SarahCuda
    Aug 14, 2011
    8
    I felt like this was a fantastic game, AI was awesome and switching between them was very unique. I replay the game all the time. The dark story was different and the gore was perfect. The story could have been longer though. I have played other Clive Baker games like Undying which did scare me but jericho does not make want to keep the lights on after playing which did disappoint me.I felt like this was a fantastic game, AI was awesome and switching between them was very unique. I replay the game all the time. The dark story was different and the gore was perfect. The story could have been longer though. I have played other Clive Baker games like Undying which did scare me but jericho does not make want to keep the lights on after playing which did disappoint me. Graphics are amazing, the undead creatures are creepy, definitely in my top 10 games… Expand
  20. ShamefulDispray
    Mar 30, 2012
    8
    I recently bought this game for £5 and really enjoyed it. Its cheap and worth picking up. It is extremely refreshing when compared to the stupid samey FPS market of today. I'm having a blast playing this game, so much so i threw my MW3 to the side and now just play this for my shooting kicks. The mechanics are good with the ability to switch between squad members and use thierI recently bought this game for £5 and really enjoyed it. Its cheap and worth picking up. It is extremely refreshing when compared to the stupid samey FPS market of today. I'm having a blast playing this game, so much so i threw my MW3 to the side and now just play this for my shooting kicks. The mechanics are good with the ability to switch between squad members and use thier different weapons and powers adds enough variety to make this fun all the way through. The graphics are solid for a 2007 game and the gore and monsters look fantastic. It's very satisfying to be mowing down monsters with a minigun one moment and then the next firing slow motion, steerable sniper bullets directly into an abominations cranium. Yes the ending is a alls up but it leaves it open to a sequel, a sequel I think they should make. A unique and interesting story and frantastic gameplay and art style more than make up for its faults and buggy AI. Buy it. Now. Its only a few quid.… Expand
  21. denton13
    Oct 26, 2017
    10
    My favourite game. I played the game many times) Good gameplay, good history, diversity. And my favourite character - Lt. Abigail Black) her phantom bullet - something unreal is cool
  22. BulletPeople
    Dec 22, 2016
    9
    Many reviewers of Clive Barker's Jericho write that you spend a lot of time reviving squad mates. Some write that the characters aren't balanced and that they always use Black and Delgado. Some point out it is just another corridor shooter. Kill a bunch of guys, move forward, repeat. Ho hum.

    All those complaints are accurate. Yet this is one of the most fun, exciting, awesome looking,    Many reviewers of Clive Barker's Jericho write that you spend a lot of time reviving squad mates. Some write that the characters aren't balanced and that they always use Black and Delgado. Some point out it is just another corridor shooter. Kill a bunch of guys, move forward, repeat. Ho hum.

    All those complaints are accurate. Yet this is one of the most fun, exciting, awesome looking, and nerve wracking games I've ever played.

    I went zip lining across treetops in Mexico once. It was cold on the speed boat that took us to the peninsula. The exhaust from the leaded gasoline engine of the bus we road through several tiny Mexican villages stung my nose. The donkeys we road to the top of the mountain smelled bad. You get my point. If you look for bad stuff, you'll find it anywhere. I find it hard to take seriously folks who complain about a game because it has less-than-ideal game mechanics when that game presents you with dozens of "I've never seen that before in a game" moments. Here are the things I loved (spoilers):
      - The blood and viscera carpeted walled enclosures.
      - The yellow-pustuled exploders appearing as you round a corner.
      - The crucified wretches you can put out of their misery--or not.
      - The ferocious slashers whose speedy attacks are satisfyingly stopped with a headshot.
      - Black's slow motion sniper shot that can take out multiple enemies
      - The disgusting yet beautiful shiny reflection of your flashlight against the organics-coated hellscapes. Soooo deeply and deliciously RED!
      - Music scored to push your squirming brain to the edge of madness.
      - Level design that presents regularly vistas of enormous scale and of nightmarish design.
    - Atmospheric effects that have you peering unblinking into the depths in search of the visual cues that might keep you alive.
      - Creature design that could teach Hieronymus Bosch something about the grotesque.

    If you are a first person shooter fan who expects the conventions of the genre, this may not be your game.  If you like well executed artistic design and unusual experiences, you may like this title. In short, if you have patience to put up with some deficiencies in execution in order to experience a one-of-a-kind sensory experience, buy this game.    … Expand
  23. VitiatedGaming
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    While many people seem to have skipped over this game, I can say it is certainly an underrated gem. Jericho may not be a brilliant masterpiece, remembered for years to come, but it is definitely a shining star in a genre that tends to become repetitive and dull.

    The story is probably the best part of this game. You begin as Captain Devin Ross, leader of the Jericho squad. The mission    While many people seem to have skipped over this game, I can say it is certainly an underrated gem. Jericho may not be a brilliant masterpiece, remembered for years to come, but it is definitely a shining star in a genre that tends to become repetitive and dull.

    The story is probably the best part of this game. You begin as Captain Devin Ross, leader of the Jericho squad. The mission of Jericho is to eliminate paranormal threats with their own supernatural abilities. Accompanying you is 6 other team members, each with their own unique capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses. You're called out into the desert, to the ruins of an ancient Sumerian city, to confront a powerful creature older than time itself. Pretty cool, huh?

    I won't give too much away, but you end up progressing through missions with the ability to switch between members of Jericho, taking advantage of everyone's powers and weapons. Some characters, such as Jones, aren't the most useful in combat, but are used during certain scenes where you need to cut off enemy lines or barricades. While Black may be the most used character for traditional combat, each one has their own individual traits that are useful in certain situations. The characters interact well with each other, with many scenes peppered with some great dialogue. A few may be forgettable, but almost all are supported by a great cast.

    Combat and controls are smooth, right at home with any other FPS. RT to shoot, RB/LB to use powers, A to interact, D-pad to control squad. There are no run or jump features, but they're not really missed in this title. The paths are very linear, and usually found by following the enemies. Speaking of which, are pretty badass. Each stage has exclusive enemies, many of which have been humans horribly disfigured and re-purposed by the Firstborn. Towards the end of the game there are a few enemies that are rather difficult to take down, and require team tactics to kill. Other than that, most enemies are disappointingly simple and easy to telegraph.

    The game itself is very short, and can be completed in a few hours. The stages you travel through are all vertical slices of history, each with a unique look and feel to the way you interact with NPC's and the environment. Most of my issues with this game stem from the simple fact that I find it to be too short, an additional stage could have easily been added in without making the game too lengthy or overbearing, and the ideas are almost limitless on what that stage could have been in the historical context.

    A short review, but there's not a whole lot to say. A great shooter with an incredible story, brought down only by its length and a few uninteresting characters. A sequel would be amazing.

    8/10    … Expand
  24. Yahel34
    Jan 24, 2021
    10
    The game is very good, I played it as a child and even now I still find it a great game, as a child I did not understand much, but now I love the story that is telling and the lore of the characters well defined. I didn't understand the ending but after several years I understood it and that's when it became my favorite game.

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#30 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#18 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2007

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Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 46
  3. Negative: 5 out of 46
  1. GameZone
    80
    Clive Barker’s Jericho doesn’t provide the same degree of deep and engaging gameplay as Undying, opting instead for a more accessible, mainstream adventure that can be frightening at best, and repetitive at worst. Still, the game has no shortage of action and intensity.
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  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    70
    Not nasty enough and not scary at all. [Dec 2007, p.92]
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  3. Deeko
    90
    Remember this kids, Clive Barker Mercury Steam and Codemasters have formed together to make what is in my mind one of the best shooters this year.
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