Vanquish

 Xbox 360
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9.6

Universal acclaim- based on 1828 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 48 out of 1828
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  1. Poikito
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Innovador gráficos excelentes, dinámico, inmersivo el traje es una locura juegenlo a pesar de los años sigue siendo excelente. Ojala hagan un remaster o algo
  2. lemos1898
    May 7, 2023
    9
    Great game, got it on xbox live gold, just keeps you playing till the end with no much suffering, i suffered a bit with the mechanics in the beginning tho, the history also couldn't catch me enough to even remember it nowadays.
  3. ion87
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    Great fun and addictive game play. Treat your self to this hidden gem where ever you find it.
  4. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Nov 12, 2022
    9
    This fast and fluid slam-bang shooter from Platinum Games is great fun. It's a relentless action title that combines "Gears of War " with "Metal Gear Rising". The thin story plays second fiddle to the high-adrenaline, arcade-style gameplay. This game can be difficult at times, but it's always a joy to play due to the smooth mechanics. With high production values and an incredible sense ofThis fast and fluid slam-bang shooter from Platinum Games is great fun. It's a relentless action title that combines "Gears of War " with "Metal Gear Rising". The thin story plays second fiddle to the high-adrenaline, arcade-style gameplay. This game can be difficult at times, but it's always a joy to play due to the smooth mechanics. With high production values and an incredible sense of speed, "Vanquish" comes at you like no other shooter. It's an innovative must play for action freaks. I would rate it with a 9 out of 10.… Expand
  5. Zeneko90
    Jul 14, 2022
    8
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  6. AMIRXBOX1
    Apr 18, 2022
    10
    Very Nice
    This game has a good fight, it has interesting capabilities and I enjoyed it
    Great overall and hopefully newer versions will be released
  7. tom974
    Dec 5, 2020
    8
    This game feels like being the hidden child born from Gears of War and Bayonetta. Quick, effective, intense, and still beautiful given its age in 2020.
  8. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    9
    Game of excellent quality like almost all that comes out of platinum games. Control, visual and artistic section, in general everything about this game is outstanding.
  9. 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
  10. calanga
    Nov 6, 2018
    9
    Very good game, even for a completely new story game, great armor`s, enemy`s etc design, awesome functions in gameplay
  11. drlowdon
    Nov 3, 2018
    9
    The fourth title from the talented Platinum Games, creators of the excellent Bayonetta, Vanquish is a fast paced sci-fi shooter/action title that sees Sam Gideon tasked with reclaiming an orbital space station from Russian terrorists.

    The stereotypical sci-fi plot is actually the games weakest element and is easily ignored for the most part in favour of the games fantastic action and    The fourth title from the talented Platinum Games, creators of the excellent Bayonetta, Vanquish is a fast paced sci-fi shooter/action title that sees Sam Gideon tasked with reclaiming an orbital space station from Russian terrorists.

    The stereotypical sci-fi plot is actually the games weakest element and is easily ignored for the most part in favour of the games fantastic action and unique twist on third-person shooting. Throughout the game Sam will find a number of weapons ranging from the standard machine guns and shotguns to more unusual weapons such as a lock-on laser. Although only three weapons can be carried at once the frequently found weapon crates allow the player to change their set often in order to adapt their tactics depending on the situation. A responsive cover system is also present and its use is vital to survival because Vanquish is a difficult game right from the outset. I died 49 times on my first play through despite the fact that Sam's AR suit slows down time when the player is close to death in order to give them a chance to find shelter. One frustrating element to the combat is the one hit kill mechanic employed by some of the bosses. A visual and audio warning is usually given before they unleash these attacks but it is still irritating to get close to beating a difficult enemy only to make one mistake and be killed.

    What really helps to differentiate Vanquish however is the boosting mechanic. Sam's suit is equipped with a set of boosters that allow him to slide around the battlefield and incredible speed. Boosting allows the player to keep themselves out of harms way but must be used sparingly as it quickly causes the suit to overheat.
    A number of set pieces help to break up the combat and the player will find themselves battling on high speed trains or trying to escape a collapsing freeway during the games thirty or so missions.

    Vanquish may not be a particularly long game, seven or eight hours is a standard sort of time, but thanks to its stat tracking and extra challenge modes there is plenty of replayablity making Vanquish a truly underrated action title that deserves a bigger audience that it has thus far received.    … Expand
  12. jnorth5834
    Sep 2, 2018
    8
    Although I feel that this game doesn't have very much replay value due to its "Point A to Point B" story based platform, I still feel a unique spot of love for this game.

    Vanquish feels much more fast-paced and interesting compared to most shooters I've came across. The boss fighting also brings a series of tests and contrast between the forging ahead mindset to the focusing on    Although I feel that this game doesn't have very much replay value due to its "Point A to Point B" story based platform, I still feel a unique spot of love for this game.

    Vanquish feels much more fast-paced and interesting compared to most shooters I've came across. The boss fighting also brings a series of tests and contrast between the forging ahead mindset to the focusing on defeating one target.

    I wouldn't mind playing through this game again, because I feel a sense of adrenaline that other shooters otherwise seem to lack.    … Expand
  13. SKSK
    Jul 21, 2018
    8
    Incredible gameplay and good storyline but short and slightly varied. Overall it was a pretty good experience.
  14. CenkAlp
    Jul 7, 2018
    8
    Hikaye = 6
    Oynanış = 9
    Grafikler = 7
    Sesler = 7
    Keyif = 9
    Atmosfer = 7
    Süre = 9
  15. Leoka
    May 21, 2018
    8
    Frenético y adictivo. Lo único malo es que es corto y tiene muchas cinematicas
  16. iddqd4
    Mar 17, 2018
    9
    Скоростное рубилово русских роботов, сумасшедшая динамика на пополам с безумной японьшиной. Годная игра.
  17. gamingisgreat
    Aug 6, 2016
    9
    Vanquish is a unique and incredible third-person shooter by PlatinumGames.And when you see that name you know an insanely over the top game is coming.

    Vanquish has you play as a guy with a suit allowing him to slow down time and boost around.The gunplay is great and some of the bosses are incredible.The suit makes the game's great cover system underrated.The whole game is just polished    Vanquish is a unique and incredible third-person shooter by PlatinumGames.And when you see that name you know an insanely over the top game is coming.

    Vanquish has you play as a guy with a suit allowing him to slow down time and boost around.The gunplay is great and some of the bosses are incredible.The suit makes the game's great cover system underrated.The whole game is just polished as all f***

    The framerate and graphics are great too.

    Sound design and Soundtrack are OK.

    My only real complaints are the poor story and the fact you can complete the game in 4 or 5 hours.    … Expand
  18. Darmesis
    Feb 22, 2016
    9
    If you like the idea Gears of War with a Japanese flair, you'll like this. Dashing and flipping about, "bullet time," and plenty of various-sized enemies to blast apart. Fun, accessible achievements to boot.
  19. Seabiscuit
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Simply THE best action game I have ever played. The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is fast and fluid, with a steep enough learning curve that by the end of the game, you feel like a 100% badass. The story is your usual throwaway Japanese style yarn, but it really is not detrimental to the game. Platinum have created a masterpiece here and it only fills me with sadness that we willSimply THE best action game I have ever played. The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is fast and fluid, with a steep enough learning curve that by the end of the game, you feel like a 100% badass. The story is your usual throwaway Japanese style yarn, but it really is not detrimental to the game. Platinum have created a masterpiece here and it only fills me with sadness that we will probably never see a sequel due to mediocre sales.… Expand
  20. NateNixon
    Nov 8, 2014
    9
    Vanquish is one of my favorite games of the past generation, the reason? The gameplay is really awesome, cool, funny, and intense; the graphics are fantastic, the level design is brilliant, but the only problem that I found on Vanquish is the replay value, and the game time; Vanquish is really short, but don't care, because the big part of the game is fantastic.
  21. Plasmaneedle
    Jun 6, 2014
    9
    Vanquish's rocket sliding is one of the greatest gameplay mechanics in any third person shooter. It makes the thrilling, fast paced gameplay even more thrilling and fast paced. The boss fights are excellent and some of the weapons are creative and feel great to use. If you like action games you'll love Vanquish.
  22. resumegam3
    Apr 28, 2014
    10
    After the slightly disappointing ( in my opinion) Bayonetta, i wasn't expecting much from PlatinumGames' new game Vanquish. when i got it, though, i was blown away!! everything i want in video games is here: slow motion shooting, big bosses, giant explosions and great graphics. also, one more thing, get out of your seat and go buy it!!! i got this for £4 as well.
  23. mazonik78
    Nov 25, 2013
    10
    Simply the best shooter ever! Pure action and acrobatic mecha action, what a great experience, please make part 2! Perfect graphics and gameplay, shinji mikami masterpiece
  24. shprea
    Jun 24, 2013
    9
    If you're looking for a badass, fast paced game with awesome gameplay and set-pieces, then this is the game for you. Vanquish has, without a doubt, the best mechanics and gameplay of any 3rd person shooter I've ever played. In no time, you find yourself sliding across the floor, shooting in slow motion at giant killer robots in space. The graphics and framerate of this game are excellent,If you're looking for a badass, fast paced game with awesome gameplay and set-pieces, then this is the game for you. Vanquish has, without a doubt, the best mechanics and gameplay of any 3rd person shooter I've ever played. In no time, you find yourself sliding across the floor, shooting in slow motion at giant killer robots in space. The graphics and framerate of this game are excellent, which is shocking. In games like this, usually you'd expect the framerate to suffer. However, in Vanquish, it never once dips.

    People complain that the story of the game is weak. However, the issue with this argument is that the story isn't important. The story is just enough so that you have an objective and context. That's all it has to be.

    The other common complaint with this game is that it's too short. This is partially true. The game takes about 5 hours to beat. With that there are bonus missions to tackle, which adds some more length to the game. The game is short and sweet, which is far better than a longer and padded out game.

    All in all, this game is definitely a must play. I'd recommend it to any action fan/3rd person shooter fan.    … Expand
  25. WyattTheAwesome
    May 30, 2013
    8
    This has got to be one of the most underrated games of all time. This is a gem, a short gem, but none the less amazing. Unique thruster combat, and add in splosions and bullets flying everywhere, Vanquish doesn't fall short and is worth playing.
  26. Azel
    Jan 16, 2013
    8
    I love the system, high risk, high reward, great slick stylish action, zooming around on your knees with flames shooting out the back like Iron Man. But - it's just too short! And there are not enough weapons. Plus the melee system makes no sense to me. You hit one enemy, and your own armour gets depleted? Melee attacks in this game are not THAT powerful to warrant such aI love the system, high risk, high reward, great slick stylish action, zooming around on your knees with flames shooting out the back like Iron Man. But - it's just too short! And there are not enough weapons. Plus the melee system makes no sense to me. You hit one enemy, and your own armour gets depleted? Melee attacks in this game are not THAT powerful to warrant such a disadvantage. It's a shame because this really is the greated 3rd person shooter I have played. So much fun, and it's such a challenge. It really punishes you! Jumping out of cover to get that slow motion reward is brilliant. If you sit around in cover all day, blind-firing or just popping up like you do in most games - you will die and you will be punished and made a fool of. It's refreshing to play a shooting game where you are actually supposed to be on your toes. And actually it has amazing boss battles - something most games get completely wrong. But these get your blood pumping and really are enjoyable!… Expand
  27. Obviously
    Jun 21, 2012
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So many complaints about the lack of multiplayer, I think the gameplay is might better and tighter for not including it and I wish more games like this would come out with a single player focus. It's short, but with slick, arcade style action and a good scoring system it's a lot of fun to play through more than once. One of my favorite third person shooters thanks to it's fast and wild gameplay mechanics, slick design, and cornball story. It's a bargain bin game now and well worth picking up.… Expand
  28. wesker2012
    May 28, 2012
    8
    Great solid game. Great fast paced gameplay in sci if world.
  29. QuiterRaga
    May 20, 2012
    9
    DMC+ Gear of War on steroids.
  30. charlius2
    May 18, 2012
    8
    Totally bonkers.. The story leaves a little to be desired but the game play is so slick.. Nice graphics not alot of replay value.. this is worth checking out second hand..

    good game..
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#34 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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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
  1. 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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  2. Xbox World Australia
    Jan 19, 2011
    80
    If you like fast paced arcade shooters be it with patchy Japanese sci-fi story with utterly forgettable characters and dialog, Vanquish is your bag.
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  3. Cynamite
    Jan 16, 2011
    85
    As soon as you get behind the tricky controls, the killing of the robot-armies is fun. Sadly, the campaign of the action-blockbuster is very short.
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