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Vanquish

Vanquish

February 18, 2020
SEGA of America, Inc.
4.7/5.0(1,700 reviews)
ActionAdventureShooter
Good

Overall player feedback for 'Vanquish' reveals a strong divide between fans and critics. While the vast majority of reviews from Steam praise the gameplay's fast pace and engaging mechanics, the singular review from PlayStation casts it in a poor light, emphasizing technical flaws and a lackluster experience.

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About This Game

In 'Vanquish', players assume the role of space DARPA agent Sam Gideon as he navigates a futuristic battle on Providence, a space colony, to thwart a mutinous threat to Earth. The game's fast-paced gameplay relies on innovative movement mechanics and an experimental weapon system, BLADE, allowing players to scan, copy, and utilize multiple weapons against relentless, high-tech foes.

Highlights

  • Fast-paced and exciting gameplay for adrenaline junkies
  • Innovative movement mechanics enhance fluid combat
  • Unique and entertaining visuals set in a sci-fi environment
  • Cheesy yet enjoyable storyline and engaging dialogue
  • High replayability with scoring systems and challenges
  • Diverse arsenal with the BLADE weapon system to mix strategies
  • Intense boss battles against formidable enemies
  • Thrilling action sequences that keep players on the edge of their seats.

Platforms

PS4

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person

Player Reviews

Good

Overall player feedback for 'Vanquish' reveals a strong divide between fans and critics. While the vast majority of reviews from Steam praise the gameplay's fast pace and engaging mechanics, the singular review from PlayStation casts it in a poor light, emphasizing technical flaws and a lackluster experience.

Pros

  • • Fast-paced and exciting gameplay
  • • Great movement mechanics and combat
  • • Unique and entertaining visuals
  • • Cheesy but fun storyline and dialogue
  • • High replayability with scoring systems

Cons

  • • Technical issues including frame rate and controls
  • • Story may feel generic or underdeveloped
  • • Pitfalls of repetitive enemy design
  • • Gameplay can be punishing if played defensively
  • • Cutscenes and tutorials may disrupt pacing

Based on 101 reviews from playstation, steam

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Vanquish — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vanquish worth playing?
Vanquish has a good reception from players, holding an average score of 4.7 out of 5 across 1,700 reviews.
Is Vanquish single-player or multiplayer?
Vanquish supports single player.
What platforms is Vanquish available on?
Vanquish is available on PS4.
When did Vanquish release?
Vanquish released on February 18, 2020.
What is Vanquish's age rating?
Vanquish carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature.
Vanquish - Fast-Paced Sci-Fi Shooter on Console and PC