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Based on one of the hottest television shows, this 3rd-person fighting adventure game delivers the same intense action, characters, and humor that created a massive following. Developed as a lost episode from the show, the original story begins when Buffy and friends discover a dreaded enemy from the past is at the center of a great struggle with The First- the ultimate incarnation of evil. They must face an undead army of terrifying vampires, zombies, and demons to keep these hellions from casting the world into permanent darkness.
With involvement from the show's creator, sanctioned Buffy writers, and voiceovers by numerous cast members, Buffy the Vampire Chaos Bleeds features intense action in an authentic Buffy universe with 6 playable characters from the show, an advanced fighting engine allowing over slayer 100 moves & combinations, loads of new and familiar characters and environments, multiplayer action for up to 6 people, and tons of DVD-style extras.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Hip, Fun, and Frightening Trip Through Sunnydale,
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This review is from: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds (Video Game)
If you're a Buffy watcher, and even a casual gamer, Chaos Bleeds is a must. It's a way to fight vamps in the shoes of all of the Scoobies -- quipping and slaying along with Buffy, trembling a little but doing the right thing as Xander, wandering along in a dreamy magical daze with Willow, or resignedly fighting the bad guys with cool-as-a-cucumber Spike and Faith.
The characters are beautifully rendered and realistically written, and the voice acting is superb across the board. Many of the actors reprise their onscreen roles here, with a few exceptions (the girl who voices Willow is a little more dazed and ditzy than Hannigan, but I thought she was hilarious and wonderfully performed, so I didn't care), and while Buffy isn't played by SMG, the girl who voices her is outstanding -- the voice may not be Sarah, but it's definitely Buffy, if that makes sense. The supporting actors are just as good, with original actor returnees from the show including the characters of Tara, Ethan Rayne, Sid, and Kakistos. The story is set in what for me were the glory days of Buffy, sometime around Season 5, and is top-notch, on par with any televised Buffy episode. Throughout the course of the game, the player gets to step into the shoes of a different member of the Scooby gang in turn, periodically returning to play as Buffy once again for continuity's sake. The supporting characters, both good and evil, also make for some fun gameplay, especially Sid the Dummy, who's challenging and very funny to play. Each character speaks his or her thoughts aloud, or quips when making a new discovery or kill, and they really bring the characters to life -- Buffy's bright and spunky, Spike is gruff and slyly humorous, Faith is tough and sexy, etc. In addition to getting the chance to play as Willow, or Buffy, or Faith, etc., my other favorite aspect to this game was the size of its universe. You really get to explore the streets of Sunnydale, the Magic Box, the "Factory," the famous Sunnydale Cemetery, as well as several other terrific locations (all creepy: the hospital, the zoo, an abandoned mall). Some of the boss battles are TOUGH, but always doable, and each victory unlocks a new fun extra -- an interview, an outtake, etc. (Amber Benson [Tara] is very funny in her voice session, and wonderfully creepy in her unexpected scene as a villain as well.) The camera can be exasperating, and very occasionally will annoyingly block your view just when you need it most, etc., but for the most part the game is graceful and a joy to play. Best of all, from a gameplay point of view, the battles are not just button-mashers -- you have to think, and act, and often specific spells or slayer moves are needed for best effect (Buffy kicks, throws, punches, stakes, and swordfights -- cool!). The enemies are really scary too, with vamps, corpses, weird mummy-types, witches, wolfmen, and more (and of course the vamps are amusingly witty as always -- especially when staked). There is a lot of violence, but it's pretty cartoonish, so I'd recommend it for teens, or mature early teens, and up, or at a parent's discretion. If they watch the show, I'd say they can play the game -- the violence is exactly on par with what was televised. Chaos Bleeds is a lengthy and really immersive game, so I'd recommend it as a purchase versus a rental for anyone who's a fan of the show or even just an avid gameplayer. It also offers a high replay value not only because it's incredibly fun to play, but because the better your score, the more extras you unlock -- so as you perfect your scores on replay, you can play as different characters in the two-person mini-games, or see different interviews, etc. Overall, this ia wonderful, witty, and often surprisingly scary game that manages to truly capture the essence of the TV show. Those who don't know the show may find themselves addicted after playing this, and those who already love the show may never put it down. It's a great example of the kind of game that blurs the lines -- while there's a lot of combat, it's an adventure game at heart, and really brings that universe to life. One of the best games I've ever played on the Gamecube.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This game rocks!,
By Danny (Phoenix , AZ USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds (Video Game)
This game is one of the best i've ever played. A game for any Buffy fan, even fun if your not. Has many extra unlockable features, such as Voice-overs(Amber Bensen, James Marsters, Anthony Stewart Head, Nicolas Brendon, Joss Wedon, and Ethan), a Buffy comic book, interviews, photos and more. Great multiplayer w, 4 different modes including Survival, Bunny Catcher,Domination, and Slayers Challange with many,many multiplayer characters.In thegame, You can play as 6 different Charecters, Buffy, Spike, Willow, Xander, Faith, and Sid the Dummy. There are ove 12 different levels to play in! Get this game. Its worth it.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Solid Action Title That Captures Much of the Series Spirit,
By JC (Vancouver, BC) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds (Video Game)
Let's get this right out of the way...there is nothing truly groundbreaking in this game, in terms of graphics, sound, or general gameplay. That said, it's still a solid action/puzzle title that captures much of the postmodern spirit of the fabulous series on which it was based. I'd rate it about an 8.3 out of 10.I'll get to the gameplay, etc., in a moment, but will first comment on the story. It does have more of a comic-book feel than the series generally does, but by videogame standards, it's well above-average, and really quite entertaining, mostly in the comedic sense (self-referential humour fully intact). Given that the villain is essentially Ethan Rayne, though, don't expect much in the way of emotional resonance...it's BtVS-lite in that regard. Now, onto the gameplay... The fighting engine is remarkably deep, at least for the Buffy and Faith characters, which you play 65% of the time. The various combos available to you seem endless, though you'll probably do reasonably well with mindless button-mashing, so it's equally suitable for novices and more advanced gamers who like to mix it up. The staking effect is extremely satisfying, especially for fans of the series. Willow's more enjoyable to use later in the game (the Mall stage), with all of her spells firmly intact (though you'll likely fall back on the homing missle most of the time), Xander's relies more on weapons (of which there are an abundance), Spike inflicts the most damage, and Sid (used only in half of the hospital stage) is a riot to behold, with his rapid fists of fury. Character models are good but not exceptional, and the voice work is generally solid (Anya's voice double being the only one totally off-the mark, and Willow's, though well-intentioned, sounding too much like an affectation). The backgrounds capture the series set design nicely, and the music, though somewhat repetitious (but in a quite, subtle way), feels entirely appropriate and quite cinematic. Yes, the one-liners (usually about three-to-four for each function, such as commenting on a locked door) grow tiresome, but once you've familiarized yourself with the stages, you'll be able to keep them to a bare minimum. As per usual with third-person fighting games, the camera is somewhat unwieldly (the only game with a near-perfect camera, IMO, is "Zelda: The Wind Waker"), and the inventory (weapons, health meds) scroll (using the control pad) will be difficult for some players to manage in the heat of battle (there's no perfect way for programmers to deal with this, really). Some puzzles in the game will frustrate upon the initial play-through (you may find yourself wandering around aimlessly on more than a few occasions), but most follow a straightforward logic and usually have precedent earlier in the game (such as in the Zoo reptile area, where you much grab the top of an escalating cage door on TWO occasions). The latter stages of the game are something of a fetch-fest, but a limited number of unlocked doors (hint: in the high school, only the doors with signs beside them and main passageways open) generally give you an indication as to where to proceed...pick up everything in sight before leaving any room. The Multiplayer mode is well-presented, with 26 characters available (if you can unlock them all, in Story Mode), most notably series creator Joss Whedon himself. There's a definite insane randomness to the pickups in this mode, but it certainly allows for a lot of variety. And finally, any BtVS fan is gonna love the extras: a series of candid interviews with Joss and cast members, voice-over sessions, and amusing outtakes. So if you're a huge BtVS fan, buy it. If you're a fan of action/puzzle fighting games, give it a good long rental, and then decide if you'd like to add it to your collection. 2115|R14C11GY7S31BE;2115|R2J0LSBH8CH8NL;2115|R4LHCNH3XVTO9;
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