Buffy the Vampire Slayer

 Xbox
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
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  1. GameCritics
    70
    "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.
  2. GamePro
    70
    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.
  3. Maxim Online
    70
    Eye-popping.
  5. All Game Guide
    70
    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."
  6. netjak
    69
    For 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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  7. Games Radar
    60
    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]
  8. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    60
    It 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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  9. G4 TV
    60
    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.
  10. FHM
    60
    Action aside, the fine frame of the heroine is pleasantly reminiscent of the lovely Lara.
  11. eToychest
    60
    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.

Awards & Rankings

42
#42 Best Xbox Game of 2002
11
#11 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002
46
#46 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2002

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 40
  3. Negative: 6 out of 40
  1. CazFone
    Jan 3, 2004
    10
    I watch the show,and to have made a game such as this is brilliant.It just puts the player in the shoes of being a slayer, lets hope a sequel I watch the show,and to have made a game such as this is brilliant.It just puts the player in the shoes of being a slayer, lets hope a sequel comes out soon!… Full Review »
  2. TrixyE.
    Feb 9, 2003
    10
    They should make a sequel.
  3. Zulite173
    May 30, 2022
    7
    Its not a bad game. Once you get past the how to level. It becomes an ok game. I would say give it a try
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