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Ugly Character, Gorgeous Game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: July 21, 2003
Author: Amazon User

OK, I admit it - Vexx is a severely ugly character, and the box art is some of the worst I've ever seen. However, beyond that, the game itself is the best next-gen platformer I've played yet. The combination of incredible levels, skill-based exploration and platforming, enjoyable combat, and addictive riddles are unmatched so far. And all this from Acclaim? Great job!

Vexx himself is an awful-looking character (although he is wonderfully animated), and the plot is disposable but the game itself is actually quite impressive. Combat doesn't get old, and is rarely required, but it can give you advantages. Vexx has a variety of moves that power up his Talons. The analog control is responsive and accurate, whether Vexx is jumping, climbing, or swimming. The levels themselves are probably the best thing about the game: they are huge, gorgeous, and packed with objectives, hidden areas, and secrets. Here's the thing: there is a series of warp gates to the different levels, powered by a rift device. The more Wraith Hearts you find and feed to the device, the more powerful it gets, and the more levels you can access. This makes the game rather non-linear, as netting five or so Hearts unlocks three entire levels to explore. You can switch between worlds whenever you want, or can try and locate every Heart in a certain level before moving to the next. Each level has ten or so hidden Hearts, clues to which are given to you in the form of a riddle.

The platforming is fun and inventive, and challenging. Navigating a certain tower's obstacles in the first world gave me more trouble than anything in Rayman 2 or Klonoa 2 - and not because of the camera. Certain sections of the game are really tough to get through, but are always worth the trouble by leading to a hidden Heart, extra life, or simply another section of the beautiful levels (one has you creeping along the backbone of a gigantic dragon skeleton; another has you trapped inside a giant's mansion, exploring along a huge piano). The camera is a little unpredictable, but you can re-center it, move it with the right stick, or place it over Vexx's shoulder, so finding the perfect angle isn't too difficult. Vexx doesn't really add moves as the game progresses, either - you're quite versatile from the beginning. This cuts down on backtracking, as you're not forced to revisit worlds after learning a new move later on. This keeps the game focused on exploration and platforming. The game is also long, with nine or so gigantic levels.

I think Vexx is really worth a look. It's not perfect, by any means. The camera's twitchy, and it sometimes takes a little extra work to see where you're going, but it's a small price to pay for how grand the rest of the game is. The soundtrack is also well-done and diverse, ranging from chorus-backed orchestra to jazz-rock fusion, believe it or not. It helps create a majestic mood to go along with the visuals - thankfully there's little techno. I'm constantly surprised by how versatile and inventive the levels are - it pays to explore every corner. Vexx reminds me a lot of Fur Fighters, in design, concept, and ingenuity.

As a side note, I don't think Acclaim quite deserves all the bashing it gets. The Burnout series, Aggressive Inline, and now Vexx are all well-done, enjoyable games - maybe not the most original or polished games on the planet, but each is fun on their own merit. I'm afraid that many people passed on Vexx due to Acclaim's perceived poor status - it's their loss, frankly. Despite its sometime-cliched content and slightly annoying tech issues, I am very surprised at how addicting and enjoyable Vexx is. Take a chance on the ugly lil guy, and I bet you'll agree.

Difficult but Rewarding

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: December 22, 2003
Author: Amazon User

If you do not have a Gamecube and love games like Mario, then Vexx is an awesome and possibly better alternative. I liked Vexx better than the new mario Sunshine. It is much harder than Mario at times, but after you have completed something, you feel like you have accomplished much more than you would with Mario.
First of all, one of the above reviews said that there are 10 objectives in each world. That is not true. There are anywhere from 8 to 10 in each world. Each world is also massive and the graphics are awesome. One of the best things about this game though is the sound. the sound will never get old and is way better than other games like this. It does not support the custom soundtrack but once you hear the music on this game you will realize why.
The controls on this game are also great. Combination attacks are way more fun than squirting water in Mario Sunshine. The enemies are also cool and about the right difficulty level. Most of the game you will be trying to get from one place to another by dodging things, jumping over stuf, climbing or any other way possible. This is one of the best things about this game. this is also the most aggrivating thing about the game though because a lot of times if you make a wrong move you will have to start completely over again.
It takes forever to get some of the Wraithhearts. (which are what you are getting the whole game) So far every single objective that I have played has been enjoyable with the exception of the ones where you have to find 100 shards. Those get old fast. There are only about 5 of those in the whole game though and you dont have to get any to beat the game. You need 60 Wraithhearts to go to the final stage and there are at least 70 total Wraithhearts so you will not need to get every one. I have 43 Wraithhearts right now and am still addicted to this game, which has taken me at least 20 hours so far. This game is well worth your money and will keep you entertained for a long time.
Well, as you can tell I highly recommend this game and so far I have enjoyed this as much as Halo and probably a little bit more. The only game that is better in my opinion is Splinter Cell but that is a totally different type of game.

The Sleeper Hit you need to wake up to

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 9
Date: February 25, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Ok. Let's start with the "official" game reviewers shall we? One reviewer said that Vexx aside from modest cresendo's has very little music in it. Ok, that is a laugh. The soundtrack alone is almost worth the price of admission (if you love enchanting flowing musical opus's that is).

Graphics. One reviewer said the graphics were about a 6/10 and are "fair". Ok, that's a laugh, at least on the Xbox. This game is just as incredible as any I've seen. Yes, I had Halo and got rid of it. Was it amazing? At times. Was it fun? No. Vexx is the most fun I have had this year, even more fun than Panzer Dragoon Orta which is also an amazing game.

Control. Ok, here they got it right. The control varies. The control is only as good as the camera lets it be, which isn't always everything you'd hoped it WOULD be. Big problem on narrow ledges. Be patient and you will be rewarded. You can work with the camera and I swear it does take some tweaking but you can almost always find the sweet spot. Trouble is YOU have to find it yourself, which is time consuming at times.

Character. Here's another area that is hit or miss. Vexx is cool, but doesn't say much ... or anything, so far. The story is "there" if you look, but since when do perilous platformers need to win Oscars? Not in my lifetime.

Summary. This game is fun, has a touch of humor, it is HUGE, and is worth every last nickel I paid for it. And those are the highest marks any game can achieve. Just rememeber, this platformer will give you a new reason to yell out a four letter word, just make sure when the camera fails you in your moment of need, that the four letter word is VEXX! :)

Aboslutely Amazing Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: March 14, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I have just taken my first peak into the second "world," and have had the game a few days now. The game is an excellent value. The first world is enormous, the graphics are very nice, the tasks are challenging and keep you coming back to try again when you fail but not to the point where they are frustrating. This game offers so much, and is so cool, I don't know where to begin. The controls are easy to pick up, and VEXX has a lot of interesting attack combos that he can perform. Swimming underwater takes some practice, but it's pretty cool, his gloves act like underwater jet packs and propel him through the water really nice.

Personally, and I haven't played all the other platform games out there, but I think VEXX is hands down the best platform game ever made, primarily because the worlds are non-linear..VEXX roams free in each world....in other platform games you more or less progress in a straight line from one way-point to the next and complete tasks along the way...but in VEXX you just go where you want to go, like in a "MYST" type situation...if you are familiar with MYST. The other thing that is really awesome about VEXX is the music and sound effects. In most games the music is more of a nuisance that detracts from the game, but in VEXX, well, it's hard to do it justice, but in VEXX the music is so appropriate, so intertwined with the game, so EPIC in sound, and the horns blare and the music changes when you accomplish a task, sounding more triumphant as you complete it, it seriously gives me chills up and down my spine sometimes.

Of course I dont know what the game is going to look like farther down the road, but from what I have seen thus far the TEEN rating is a little much, the game in my opinion is easily suitable for much younger than teens.

One more thing about the game, and that is that it is a very fun game to watch other people play, almost like watching a movie. Really, if you aren't sure about this game, then by all means go rent it first....but if there is even a tiny bit of a platform fan in you, then you will be buying this game afer you rent it. It is an exceptional game and an exceptional value

Best of Luck

I loved it!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: March 05, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I've played Jak and Daxter, Sly Cooper, and Ratchet and Clank. I really love all of those games, but I think I like Vexx the best. There's just something about it. The controls are very easy as far as his basic moves. I admit the camera angle is a bit troublesome at times but you do get used to it and can compensate for that usually. I'm about half way through it now and look forward to working at it each day. It's a really fun game. Worth every penny!

Totally addictive

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: October 07, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I bought this one with my girlfriend in mind, but now I'm the one who's addicted! This game is so effective at creating an atmosphere all its own, and so open-ended in which objectives you try to achieve, it's practically an RPG with a pre-made character. Explore every corner of every world and you won't go unrewarded.

I love the combination of action and puzzle-solving; the rhyming clues get stuck in my head all day long as I try to decipher what each task requires. I'm amazed at the variety of tasks; there's a couple of basic ones that repeat themselves in each world, but as for the rest there's always something new to try. I'm trying to accomplish every objective in every world, and it's going to take a loooong time.

One of the few excellent platformers for xbox, far superior to Pac-Man World 2. NOTE: the unlockable multiplayer aspect was removed during design, so this is strictly a 1-player game. But it's almost as much fun watching someone else play as playing it yourself.

The hell with princesses; I'm saving the world!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: February 19, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I think this is enough to tell you that the game is great. This game resembles Mario64 and Banjo-Kazooie, but has the better graphics and more mature gameplay that you would expect from XBOX. The graphics are amazing, and the controls are easy to use. The characters in this game are amazing, each with their own unique traits. There are several levels in which the game takes you to places far and wide. From a Snowy Winter Wonderlad to a Firery Desert, you get the feeling of visiting places all around the world just by a move of the joystick. With a resemblance to the old and happy Mario64 and Banjo-Kazooie, this is a must buy game.

What the platform? Why would I like this game?

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: February 25, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I was surprised at how much I liked this game. The demo I played really kept drawing me back to it and now I'm glad that I went ahead and bought this.
Normally, I am not a fan of platformer type games (like Mario and Sonic), but the fighting and special moves and the story have all sort of immersed me like no other platformer was ever able to.
The action is fast, the animation and graphics are very smooth and easy to learn.
I would complain that the camera angles aren't always very helpful... even though you can control the camera it won't let you turn it certain ways which is really a hinderance to the gameplay, but I have managed to adjust.
As far as this type of game goes, I enjoy this one quite a bit. I highly reccomend this for any Xbox owners looking for an entertaining platformer (you're certainly not going to find it in Oddworld or Blinx, take my word for it).

More Than Fun. 100% Entertainment (I Was Surprised)

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: August 27, 2003
Author: Amazon User

if you havent played this game get your hands on it. rent it if you have to. It is fun. unusual story, great graphics and music. He is really a cool little character, that acclaim developed. you can go anywhere do anything unlike other games where you follow the story through phase after phase. its total freedom to roam as you please and Conquer worlds that have been infested with creatures. I was surprised. I thought it sounded stupid until i got my hands on a demo. I bought the game and it is by far my favorite game to date. We need more games like this!
Rent it, buy it, enjoy it!

Vexx is very good

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: August 23, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game based off other reviews here and found it at a used game place(...). Like many of the reviews have already mentioned, this game is excellent! Movement, jumping, fighting, flying, etc is very well done. The variety of worlds and skills required to complete the tasks is daunting, yet fun. Some of the goals can be very difficult to figure out, let alone complete, so I would see younger children having a hard time figuring out more than about half of this game. My favorite thing about the game is the variety of each world. My least favorite thing is the occasional camera problem where it won't allow to look where you want look, but that is a minor nuisance and shouldn't discourage anyone from purchasing this game. Overall, this is one my top 5 Xbox games. It's fun, it's challenging, and it takes a long time to complete.

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