Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 26
  2. Negative: 2 out of 26
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  1. Despite the solid length and some decent gameplay ideas, the game never reaches it's full potential - whether it be in terms of the lackluster multiplayer, the cheap A.I. or the less-then-brilliant fighting system.
  2. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    62
    Like a mediocre Buffy episode: Decent plot, predictable Scooby-gang hijinks, and lots of fighting action and bad vampire puns... It also throws in...the iffy graphics engine that produces lifeless character movement and collision issues. [Oct 2003, p.134]
  3. Weekly Famitsu
    60
    7 / 6 / 6 / 5 - 24 [Vol 785]
  4. Xbox Nation Magazine
    60
    Treads no new ground, but neither does it degrade into a sanguine mess. [Oct/Nov 2003, p.93]
  5. Sadly, the most innovative aspect of the first title has been diminished to the point where Buffy isn’t much different than a routine 3D slugfest. An easy recommendation for loyal fans of the series, but the game's appeal would be lost on the casual player.
  6. A textbook example of a game that wasn't ready to be pushed out of the nest. What could have been an exceptional game founders in mediocrity because of an artificial timeline.
  7. It's simply not as good as the first Buffy game and suffers from loose control and repetitive gameplay. I guess hot chicks and vampires don't automatically make things awesome.

Awards & Rankings

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72
#72 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003
29
#29 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2003
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Negative: 3 out of 16
  1. Apr 5, 2017
    0
    Avec une série de merde, on ne peut faire qu'un jeu de merde. Martelage de boutons obligatoire, dialogues idiots et jouabilité pour QIAvec une série de merde, on ne peut faire qu'un jeu de merde. Martelage de boutons obligatoire, dialogues idiots et jouabilité pour QI inférieur à 30. Full Review »
  2. PatrickH.
    Jun 27, 2005
    9
    This game is great fun - I love the show and the game. My only gripe is that after beating the game you cannot replay any level with any This game is great fun - I love the show and the game. My only gripe is that after beating the game you cannot replay any level with any character - but still solid. Full Review »
  3. KRISTINAF.
    Jul 10, 2004
    10
    IT'S AWESOME!