Vietcong: Purple Haze

 Xbox
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 32
  3. Negative: 4 out of 32
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  1. Worth Playing
    85
    Functionally, the game was almost perfect, with only minor issues with the AI of the team members. The ability of the medic to heal the player to a certain amount, but with some damage that stays with the player through a mission or two is about as realistic as a game could get.

Awards & Rankings

54
#54 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2004
64
#64 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2004

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. MartinB.
    Sep 29, 2004
    9
    IGN says that it has average to poor AI. Did they ever played some console game?! That's definitely NOT truth. The game is *very good*, IGN says that it has average to poor AI. Did they ever played some console game?! That's definitely NOT truth. The game is *very good*, you'll like it. Don't believe to those amateurs.… Full Review »
  2. LopakC.
    Sep 28, 2004
    9
    IGN is full of bullsh.t like forrest said did they even play the game or have they just look at the cover and made up some crap about it this IGN is full of bullsh.t like forrest said did they even play the game or have they just look at the cover and made up some crap about it this game is very fun i like the tour guide.… Full Review »
  3. GameBreaker26
    Sep 26, 2004
    8
    The review at IGN was changed days after people started talking about how the review said it was a third person game. It ORIGINALLY said it The review at IGN was changed days after people started talking about how the review said it was a third person game. It ORIGINALLY said it was third person. Someone was told to change their review before the website was starting to be looked down upon, like some other websites. This game is good though. Could have used more enemies, but is still better than Shellshock.… Full Review »
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