Vexx

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

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  • Summary: Step into the role of Vexx as he seeks vengeance on those who murdered his grandfather and enslaved his people. Equipped with a set of razor-sharp war talons, you'll travel through volcanic islands, desert temples, frozen citadels, and giants' castles to confront the evil Dark Yabu,Step into the role of Vexx as he seeks vengeance on those who murdered his grandfather and enslaved his people. Equipped with a set of razor-sharp war talons, you'll travel through volcanic islands, desert temples, frozen citadels, and giants' castles to confront the evil Dark Yabu, Shadowraith, and their minions. As darkness falls, enemies become more aggressive and the environments become more hostile. It will take all your combat skills and climbing moves to bring peace back to the villagers of Rockhaven.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Play Magazine
    90
    Crafted by hard-core gamers - its strong point in terms of sheer satisfaction - and it shows. [Mar 2003, p.56]
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  2. Armchair Empire
    82
    But its biggest flaw is the same as many 3D platformer games that are released today: there's nothing new or innovative in Vexx to make it stand out over many similar type of games.
  3. Maxim Online
    80
    Vexx is a curiously grim exercise featuring gargantuan free-form levels fraught with danger and a surprisingly combat-heavy fighting system of combos, uppercuts, and vicious slashes.
  4. Yahoo!
    70
    There are bosses with personality and the fighting is pointlessly gratifying enough to distract for long periods of time, but those hungry for some kind of innovation might be left a little cold here.
  5. GamerWeb Xbox
    70
    Adding some variety would have been nice. As it is, what puzzles are in the game are average, and running around collecting things gets rather tiring after a few levels.
  6. GameSpy
    69
    It's not terrible, but it's not terribly good, either. It's just good enough (and just bad enough) to qualify as neither; The game is perfectly balanced in a state of Swiss-like neutrality.
  7. GMR Magazine
    50
    It's vexing to play a meticulously crafted and pretty 3D platformer when it's devoid of fun. [Apr 2003, p.71]
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  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. RobF.
    Dec 7, 2004
    9
    Why all this "just the same as any other platfomer" That genre has been around so long there's not much room left for inovation. The Why all this "just the same as any other platfomer" That genre has been around so long there's not much room left for inovation. The bottom line is: If you like platformers this is a very good, well polished example.… Expand
  2. Motichoor420
    Jun 11, 2023
    9
    A very cute and graphically outstanding platformer. Its a rare treat from 2003, by Acclaim. The only issues I have with this game is thatA very cute and graphically outstanding platformer. Its a rare treat from 2003, by Acclaim. The only issues I have with this game is that the storyline could have been more creative. Also, the riddles you have to solve can be quite tricky if you are not careful. Plus some of the platforming/exploration causes cheap deaths. But if you keep trying and keep your co ordinates right, this is a good adventure to enjoy. The Xbox version is the most responsive and visually stunning one. Even though it is annoying at times, it should not be played all in one go; the campaign is long, and you have to be quite patient.… Expand
  4. thebeachinator
    Jul 18, 2013
    9
    This is the most underrated game I have ever played. No its not very innovative but I am shocked i do not know anyone else who owns thisThis is the most underrated game I have ever played. No its not very innovative but I am shocked i do not know anyone else who owns this game. I would describe it as mario 64 with a meaner attitude.… Expand
  5. MaricaR.
    Jan 28, 2006
    6
    It could have been a great game but: 1) it's frustrating (too much to repeat if you fail) and 2) the camera is an enemy too often (why It could have been a great game but: 1) it's frustrating (too much to repeat if you fail) and 2) the camera is an enemy too often (why don't developers work more on this?!?)… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#99 Best Xbox Game of 2003