- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Release Date: Aug 18, 2002
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I'd say there are about 15-20 hours of play here, but I'd probably double that just for me as I kept replaying so many of the boards due to the fights I got in (and that next to last mission that I so vehemently despise).
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A game whose high-resolution graphics, expansive levels and creatively devised puzzles will delight Xbox owners everywhere.
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Game InformerIt's just plain awesome to kick the head of a zombie and watch it thrash away on the floor. [Oct 2002, p.88]
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Official Xbox MagazineBuffy is exceptionally well balanced and designed. The control is nicely responsive, it looks absolutely fabulous, and there's a tremendous amount of gameplay variety. [Sept 2002, p.84]
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Play MagazineBuffy fans can breathe a huge sigh of relief. Not only is the game great, but with Buffy still hotter than a witch's tit in a brass bra, you can bet a sequel is imminent. [Sept 2002, p.67]
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You don't have to be a fan of the show to enjoy this action-packed game that, aside from looking really good, is both fun and highly addictive.
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For gamers who dig various deadly weaponry, Buffy: the Vampire Slayer is packed with a diversity of vampire-icing thingies, most of which have to be handled with care or they can be quite deadly to you as well.
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Even if you know nothing about Buffy, the TV series, know this about Buffy, the Xbox video game: it's unquestionably the best beat'em-up for the system.
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a classic beat-em-up in the Final Fight style, with a few of its own twists thrown in.
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The game's main strength is in the way it seamlessly delivers both fighting-game-style combat and puzzle solving while telling a great story using in-game cinemas.
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GameNowIt's a fun beat 'em up that perfectly captures the look and feel of the television show. [Sept 2002, p.34]
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A fan's dream come true. The game is true to the series, and will quench any fan's thirst for a video game based on the series. I recommend that most action fans look into BUFFY. Even with some of the annoying faults, the game isn't to be missed.
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Fans will love it and those who've never seen the show may even find themselves converts after playing a few hours of this slay-a-thon.
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Video games based on TV franchises don't always live up to the shows that inspired them. Fortunately, Buffy the Vampire Slayer is an exception.
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Xbox Nation MagazineGraphically sharp and combined with gameplay that has been similarly honed, Buffy is one of those rare titles that does the Xbox justice. [Fall 2002, p.111]
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The combat system of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is just brilliant.
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If you like beat'em ups, horror themed games, and witty (though oft-repeated) one-liners, Buffy is the only stop on the Xbox express.
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Admittedly there isn't a great variety of action-adventures on Xbox, but Buffy's fast-paced and entertaining gameplay puts it head and (rather shapely) shoulders above its limited competition.
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While the fact that the game can be completed in 7-10 hours may turn off some tastes, it is still an enjoyable 7-10 hours.
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Entertainment WeeklyAs vampire videogames go, Slayer doesn't suck. [13 Sept 2002, p.158]
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"Buffy The Vampire Slayer" has always focused on likeable characters, sarcastic humor, and lots of action, and the game succeeds in capturing all of these elements quite nicely.
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Buffyphiles will be pleased; Willow, Cordelia, Giles, Spike, Xander, and Angel are all voiced by the actual actors from the show, and the actress voicing Buffy does a fantastic Sarah Michelle Gellar impression.
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Eye-popping.
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Ultimately, players will want more from this title because the fighting system is so enjoyable -- far surpassing the combat found in games like "State of Emergency," "Eternal Darkness," and "The Mark of Kri."
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netjakFor some reason, I could not tear myself away from playing this game...I got through the game in about six hours under the normal mode.
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This game's so obsessed with vampire-killing and ground-level puzzles, it doesn't seem to acknowledge - or care - that there's someone playing it for pleasure. [XGamer]
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Electronic Gaming MonthlyIt certainly captures the show's appeal, and it's a solid buy for fans. But between the annoying one-liners and huge difficulty spike late in the game, it's just not for casual gamers. [Sept 2002, p.154]
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It came so agonizingly close to being a great one. With some camera tweaks and a more effective method of combating multiple foes, this could have been a truly special title that would have appealed to more than just devotees of the "Buffy" show.
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Action aside, the fine frame of the heroine is pleasantly reminiscent of the lovely Lara.
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A great visual stunner and full of action packed fighting sequences that will keep you going even if the pitfalls kill you more than your enemies do. Great for rental.
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#11 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002
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#46 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2002
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 29 out of 40
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Mixed: 5 out of 40
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Negative: 6 out of 40
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CazFoneJan 3, 2004
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TrixyE.Feb 9, 2003They should make a sequel.
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May 30, 2022Its not a bad game. Once you get past the how to level. It becomes an ok game. I would say give it a try