Review: Vanquish
- Thread starter John Funk
- Start date
Now, here's the thing. I know that the game has it's flaws; the storyline's silly and to be honest, many of the bosses didn't need a one hit kill attack. But I don't really see the huge deal with the overheating thing. When you go automatically go into bullet-time because things are too hot, you're supposed to take the opportunity to get yourself into a position where you'll be protected from attack while your health and heat bar regenerate; not where you should still be in the line of fire while you're waiting.
I'd also like to bring up that, while the game's campaign is short, it's got high scores and leaderboards; it's not a game that you're going to master the first, or even the second time through. That replay value certainly works in the game's favor. Whether or not the concept of playing a game multiple times for gradual improvement is just as compelling a goal as beating it is up to the player, but if they fall into that niche, I think Vanquish will be a blast for them. It was for me, anyway.
I'd also like to bring up that, while the game's campaign is short, it's got high scores and leaderboards; it's not a game that you're going to master the first, or even the second time through. That replay value certainly works in the game's favor. Whether or not the concept of playing a game multiple times for gradual improvement is just as compelling a goal as beating it is up to the player, but if they fall into that niche, I think Vanquish will be a blast for them. It was for me, anyway.
Personally, I think the automatic bullet time when your health's low is an indication of "you shouldn't get hit in the first place".
I bought this game last weekend and I am in love with it. Its absolutely fantastic. Its got insane replay value too which makes up for its short length.
My only complaint is that I feel most of the guns suck compared to the assault rifle and heavy machine gun. Sniper rifles are fine. Rocket launchers are fine when the situation calls for it. Thing like the LFE and Saw gun however feel kind of weak.
My only complaint is that I feel most of the guns suck compared to the assault rifle and heavy machine gun. Sniper rifles are fine. Rocket launchers are fine when the situation calls for it. Thing like the LFE and Saw gun however feel kind of weak.
All this destruction on a space colony? Explosive decompression anyone?
Also, I wonder if ARS was intentionally used as a homonym for arse here? Sadly, I think that kind of linguistic expertise is beyond most Japanese developers.
Also, I wonder if ARS was intentionally used as a homonym for arse here? Sadly, I think that kind of linguistic expertise is beyond most Japanese developers.
Hell, if I can take the frustration of Kaizo Mario World [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbYlpBaL6T4], I can probably take this. Sounds like my kind of game!
Also: lol arse!
Also: lol arse!
I played the demo and the controls where just to clunky, I didn't feel like I could "pulse" the slide move to quickly and precisely move cover to cover, that and no jump drove me nuts. I wanted to vault over cover without doing that stupid enter cover bit beforehand. But that was the demo maybe the game is different.
Game is fun, mostly. I pre-ordered and let me tell you, the pre-order bonuses aren't a small issue. They are a huge freaking deal. All three of them are more fun than any gun you can find in the game normally. They are also significantly more powerful.
The main problem with the game is that your weapon upgrades don't carry into a new game. You don't even keep your upgrades if you use mission select. So once you beat the game, all your weapons are back to zero. I got emotionally attached to my weapon upgrades, and it really hurt.
This game isn't very difficult (but then again I had the pre-order bonuses, and they were awesome ) but not being able to keep my upgrades- even when I use mission select instead of new game- is a giant pain in the ass. There are no real unlockables, other than a higher difficulty and a "challenge" mode.
The main problem with the game is that your weapon upgrades don't carry into a new game. You don't even keep your upgrades if you use mission select. So once you beat the game, all your weapons are back to zero. I got emotionally attached to my weapon upgrades, and it really hurt.
This game isn't very difficult (but then again I had the pre-order bonuses, and they were awesome ) but not being able to keep my upgrades- even when I use mission select instead of new game- is a giant pain in the ass. There are no real unlockables, other than a higher difficulty and a "challenge" mode.
..uh. How is.. making you a bit vulnerable, but giving you superpowers enough to succeed against incredible odds.. somehow off the scale in wonkyness..? You know.. the entire cyber-suit thing.. doesn't ring a bell?
Another thing - please don't copy Kotaku's "review" style. Please, just don't. I mean, what about writing the recommendation in a sentence. Like you did anyway.
Oh, and where's the part where you wax poetically about Shakespearean undercurrents when blasting waves upon waves of identical enemies coming down from dropships..? I think all robot games should have that, you know. Some in-depth appreciation for the narrative devices in a work of art.
..seriously, though - how can you write an entire review about this game, and not mention the ridiculously over the top cutscenes?
Another thing - please don't copy Kotaku's "review" style. Please, just don't. I mean, what about writing the recommendation in a sentence. Like you did anyway.
Oh, and where's the part where you wax poetically about Shakespearean undercurrents when blasting waves upon waves of identical enemies coming down from dropships..? I think all robot games should have that, you know. Some in-depth appreciation for the narrative devices in a work of art.
..seriously, though - how can you write an entire review about this game, and not mention the ridiculously over the top cutscenes?
Well, my title shows my feelings...
But just to note, it's short, but has MASSIVE replay value.
I beat it four times already, and am stuck on doing the fucking tactical challenges for the last trophy. THOSE THINGS ARE EVIL. 20 minutes into the 4th challenge, and I lost the the Crystal Viper. Since challenges don't have checkpoints, I was pissed.
But just to note, it's short, but has MASSIVE replay value.
I beat it four times already, and am stuck on doing the fucking tactical challenges for the last trophy. THOSE THINGS ARE EVIL. 20 minutes into the 4th challenge, and I lost the the Crystal Viper. Since challenges don't have checkpoints, I was pissed.