Vexx

 Xbox
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  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. GameZone
    83
    It is a shame that a little more time didn't go into trying to make the game unique.
  3. 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.
  5. Game Informer
    80
    If you tire of extensive tutorials or games that hold your hand until the end, look no further. [Mar 2003, p.87]
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  6. 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.
  7. Official Xbox Magazine
    79
    The controls are spot on and the levels offer a lot of variety with tons of entertaining objectives, making this a solid overall game. [Apr 2003, p.77]
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  8. IGN
    76
    It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it doesn't blow out the tire either.

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#99 Best Xbox Game of 2003

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  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.… Full Review »
  3. 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?!?)… Full Review »
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