Buffy the Vampire Slayer

 Xbox
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
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  1. TrixyE.
    Feb 9, 2003
    10
    They should make a sequel.
  2. 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 comes out soon!
  3. BillyL.
    Aug 26, 2002
    7
    When I first started playing it at the videogame store it was all I could do to not get sucked totally into this game. Normally I rent a game a couple of times before I buy it, I didn't in this case and I should have. At first glance this game is really, REALLY good. but ... it's the same things over and over. Now I let my friends borrow it after playing it for a bit and borrow When I first started playing it at the videogame store it was all I could do to not get sucked totally into this game. Normally I rent a game a couple of times before I buy it, I didn't in this case and I should have. At first glance this game is really, REALLY good. but ... it's the same things over and over. Now I let my friends borrow it after playing it for a bit and borrow one of their games.… Expand
  4. BenLong
    Sep 6, 2002
    9
    Its great! First thing, she's a babe. She wears red leather trousers (thats pants for the yanks). Did I say tight? She looks better than Jessica Rabbit! Also the game is fun, after a hard day nothing, I say nothing beats staking vamps. Oh and make em bleed first.
  5. Consolemonkey
    Oct 21, 2003
    7
    As a Buffy game this rocks. As a fighting game, a fun beat 'em up with occasional frustration. As a swimming game - Buffy don't swim. Some poor and occasionally frustrating level design.
  6. LizA.
    Jan 8, 2003
    10
    I know that this game is gonna be FANTASTIC!!! I watched someone playin it at the shops and thought it was brill and I can't wait to get it on Xbox!!! Angel and Buff rocks!!!
  7. ScottM.
    Oct 24, 2002
    10
    Buffy on Xbox is a blast. Great fun, great times, great stress relief. Can't wait for a sequel!
  8. TonyH.
    Aug 12, 2002
    10
    Buffy just rocks, and everything I seen of this game hasn't disappointed me yet.
  9. BobT.
    Aug 23, 2002
    9
    This games rocks! FHM, EGM, & Games Radar don't know what they're talking about.
  10. HugoE.
    Sep 29, 2002
    8
    Best beat-m-up in ages - the only drawback is the jumping can be eratic but the fun in beating the crap out of the bad guys is great!
  11. RossG.
    Feb 9, 2003
    10
    This is the coolest game in the whole world.
  12. AlyssonHannigan
    Nov 22, 2002
    10
    This game is so fun even though i was not playable in the game buffy rocks.
  13. KristenJ.
    Dec 11, 2002
    10
    I love it.
  14. TimL.
    Aug 18, 2002
    10
    I knew this game was gonna rock before it came out. I bought it today and...MY GOD!! Its truly one of the best games i've ever played! This is a must buy for XBOXers!
  15. [Anonymous]
    Jan 22, 2005
    9
    Fun fighting game, sometimes frustrating. I wish there was a little something more to the puzzles. The dreamer's realm (the only puzzle based level) reminded me of a cross between Super Mario 64 and Alice.
  16. Kadeemluvmusic
    Jan 21, 2013
    10
    I missed Buffy. Every day, I watched the series on DVD and one of my favorite Buffy episodes was the pilot episode "Welcome to the Hellmouth." Reminds me of the good ol' days of the WB network. The XBOX version of the same name as the TV show or movie is incredible. Even though I don't have an XBOX for a long time, but it's like a hack and slash game where Buffy kicks, stakes, and slaysI missed Buffy. Every day, I watched the series on DVD and one of my favorite Buffy episodes was the pilot episode "Welcome to the Hellmouth." Reminds me of the good ol' days of the WB network. The XBOX version of the same name as the TV show or movie is incredible. Even though I don't have an XBOX for a long time, but it's like a hack and slash game where Buffy kicks, stakes, and slays demon after demon. It's one of the best TV adapted video games of all time.… Expand
  17. Modax19
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    Played in 2020. I remember renting this game back in the day and I remembered it being fun so I added it to my collection. This game exceeded my expectations. The core action gameplay is excellent and (nearly) everything about it has aged gracefully. My playthrough took 8 hours so its a little short but that's not necessarily a bad thing as the game never overstays its welcome. I wouldPlayed in 2020. I remember renting this game back in the day and I remembered it being fun so I added it to my collection. This game exceeded my expectations. The core action gameplay is excellent and (nearly) everything about it has aged gracefully. My playthrough took 8 hours so its a little short but that's not necessarily a bad thing as the game never overstays its welcome. I would give this a 10 out of 10 however late in the game there are some very annoying sections where you can fall into bottomless pits tp your death and you are required to restart the level from the beginning. However this did not prevent me from finishing the game. Recommended.… Expand
  18. 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

Awards & Rankings

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

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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
  1. Cincinnati Enquirer
    80
    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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  2. Xbox Nation Magazine
    80
    Graphically 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]
  3. GamingTrend
    92
    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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