Vanquish

 Xbox 360
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 70
  3. Negative: 0 out of 70
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  1. Gamervision
    Dec 19, 2010
    70
    Since there is no multiplayer, and much of what Vanquish does has been done before, I was a bit disappointed.
  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Dec 15, 2010
    70
    Vanquish plays a one-note song, but thankfully that note is 'slow motion exploding robot face'. [Issue#66, p.92]
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  3. GameZone
    Oct 25, 2010
    70
    It's fast, furious, and most importantly, fun. So much so that immediately after I finished the game, I started over again on a harder difficulty.
  5. Total Video Games
    Oct 20, 2010
    70
    Despite its Master Chief and Marcus Fenix guises, Vanquish is ultimately much more Japanese in its orientation than it is Westernised. Unlike MadWorld and Bayonetta though, it just lacks the poised gameplay balancing that could've made it a much more addictive experience.
  6. GamePro
    Oct 20, 2010
    70
    It does offer some interesting variations on a tried and true shooter formula, but I can't recommend this to anyone looking for a deep and compelling experience. If all you want is an adrenaline rush or to feel like a total badass for short, explosive bursts, however, then it's something worth considering.
  7. Gamekult
    Oct 20, 2010
    70
    Vanquish is to TPS what Bayonetta was to the beat'em all gender : a great kick in the ass […] But inevitably it comes to whether PlatinumGames not again privileged form over substance.
  8. 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.
  9. Destructoid
    Oct 20, 2010
    50
    Vanquish is a tepid and tedious game that simply doesn't deserve your cash during a period chock full of far superior releases. And I never thought I'd have to say that about a Platinum game.

Awards & Rankings

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#34 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#28 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#39 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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User Score
9.6

Universal acclaim- based on 1828 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,727 out of 1828
  2. Mixed: 53 out of 1828
  3. Negative: 48 out of 1828
  1. error
    Oct 19, 2010
    10
    Game of the year, everything in this game is perfect, the gameplay is flawless,the graphics are amazing and the history is very good,well doneGame of the year, everything in this game is perfect, the gameplay is flawless,the graphics are amazing and the history is very good,well done platinum games keep up with the good work.… Full Review »
  2. Rapazanza
    Oct 20, 2010
    4
    no replay value for this game,beat the solo mode in 4 hours, you buy it for just 4 hours of gameplay??.... nice!!

    no multiplayer mode make    no replay value for this game,beat the solo mode in 4 hours, you buy it for just 4 hours of gameplay??.... nice!!

    no multiplayer mode make this a big fail!    … Full Review »
  3. errork
    Oct 19, 2010
    10
    Game of the year, everything in this game is perfect, the gameplay is flawless,the graphics are amazing and the history is very good,well doneGame of the year, everything in this game is perfect, the gameplay is flawless,the graphics are amazing and the history is very good,well done platinum games keep up with the good work.… Full Review »
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