Customer Reviews

Vexx

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

All the negative talk about the camera in this game is over-blown! There is a minor glitch here and there, as the camera adjusts. But I will tell you that this camera works just like Mario and Zelda games. 360 viewing! But I would say the camera is a tad closer to Mario games. Exploration, fighting, and gameplay, I would say are closer to the Zelda games.

If you are a Zelda and Mario fan like I am. YOU WILL LOVE THIS GAME! This game has a little of both. As far as story line? Well the game lacks there.

It's just simply an addicting game! And the graphics are great too.

As far as gameplay. This game has it all over Mario.

And in my book much more challenging than Wind Waker.

I love 3rd person games with characters that are cute, but not TOO cute, and offer beautiful environments and inventive play. Vexx is very much that. Maybe not as much so as Starfox Adventures (my all time favorite game), but hey, nobody's perfect.

Problem is, this game is simply too hard. Many serious gamers will see this as a challenge (as I'm sure the author of the walkthrough I have did), but there are limits. Vexx seriously oversteps those limits.

The many environments of play are beautifully done, from the interior of a giant's den (you gotta love romping through grandfather clocks, grand pianos, and bouncing on sofa cushions), to a weird, darkened netherworld where the surfaces move like organic smoke, to pretty Aztec-ish cities and frozen landscapes.

Two things really kill this game dead, though. One is the enormously frustrating camera, which often forces bad perspectives on you that you can't override. And, again, many tasks are just ridiculously hard. Some just go on and on and on and on and on. Get bored or rushed and make one small mistake, and you'll find yourself starting all over. And over. And over. And over.....

I give it 3 stars because it is very entertaining when mearly challenging instead of impossible, beautifully animated, and I like the idea of a cute, pi**ed off little critter thrashing his way to revenge. If it weren't for the camera and some programmer's (seemingly) mad determination to make a nearly impossible game, it would be good for 5.

I got this because it's broadly similar to Starfox Adventures (3rd person critter goes on a multi-world adventure), and if you have similar tastes then get this only if you must have SOMETHING until a new Starfox or something else vaguely similar comes out.

Vexx is the type of game that you can not fully appreciate until you get into some of the later levels. I for one think this games' graphics are great, especially through progressive scan. Awesome character designs and very unique textures. Where this game really shines are the awesome, huge worlds you traverse through. I found myself not being able to wait to see what new world i was going to unlock. Each level has 8-10 goals that you can tackle in any order, making it an extremely non-linear game. One area that this game really shines in is the PUZZLE DESIGN! Some of the puzzles in these levels are INGENIOUS! This game is truly for hardcore platforming fans only, if you can't handle your analog stick to perform precise jumping, crawling or maneuvering, you need to stick to your first person shooters.

While many people look at Vexx in wonder saying to themselves, "Why did I buy this game? The storyline makes no sense..." they ultimately miss out on an adventure that may even change the way you see video games today! Vexx is by far one of the best games ever to hit stores.

Reasons:
1) Vexx is a fantasy game in which you collect energy rich wraith hearts to help abolish the "evil that is a king" who enslaved all of Vexx's people. This game is full of fun right to the very end with a storyline that carries throughout the whole story!

2) The scenery in this game is magnificent, filled with monsters that actually react to what you do, and bosses that get angrier as the game progresses. Every bit of this game (walls, ground, extras, spells, and even you!) have the utmost detail available for a gamecube game. Trust me when I say, you'll be amazed!

3) The bosses in Vexx grow exponentially harder as the game goes on, so even long time gamers and Vexx fans will have a hard time re-beating the same one! The levels are large enough where you can discover things you didn't notice before!

4) Levels in Vexx vary greatly from a tall mountainous region to hidden mayan pyramids! You'll find your self facing giant man-eating dogs in a house bigger than you can imagine, and climbing remains of something that once lived. After all is said and done, you'll be thrilled to find out that ea. level has newer, stronger monsters with double the entertainment as the last ones! Ea. Level has an obstacle course in which takes a long time and will challenge any gamer, best I've seen in any game.

5) Finally, this games controls are perfect, its easy to maneuver Vexx through the many obstacles that block your path! The fighting moves can be made into many different combos and ea. are different according to the enemy! The camera angle works perfectly fine. As for me, I've had only a few hassles with the camera before, which only act up once you reach the last level. Trust me you won't get overly angered by it as others say they do.

Now, doesn't this make this game sound fantastic? I didn't lie a bit. I recommend Vexx to anyone anywhere as a rental or as a buy. You won't be disappointed!

Bad Things:

1- last Boss in Nearly Impossible
2- Camera (not bad really) you decide on this.
3- Only two "upgrades" so vexx never changes really. But I don't mind.

VEXX is a great a game. It rivals any of the action/adventure platform mascots to Jak/Sly/ & Mario. Unfortunately this 4 year old game that came out back in 2002 didn't seem to receive the attention it deserved. No game is ever perfect and this game has its minor flaws. It's also beautifully constructed & there are other games that came out the same year & their visuals never looked as beautiful as this game. Give it a try. At this point it's most likely under 20 bucks and a few retailers still carry this title. It's such a shame and most likely Akklaim Studios won't be making a sequel to this game. Give it a try & you will love it as much as I do.

Vexx is bad to the bone! And those claws are pimpin'! The game may be a little tough, but when you beat it you know you're an awesome gamer. And fighting a gigantic, fat sumo wrestler, how awesome is that. Vexx's moves are totally sweet! If you think it's too tough, whine to yourself! Don't scare off serious platform gamers.

I just rented this game to try it out...I was amazed at how challenging it was right in the very beginning. It has many levels and keeps you interested. I am still working on beating it, but I am tempted to run out and just buy it. It is very fun and a game with a new kind of twist to it... I DEFINATELY reccommend it

This game is not out yet,but I've been finding information on it for a long time. This game sounds like it is going to be must buy.Intead of having magic,swords or guns you get to have a pair of battle gauntlets as a weapon.There are 18 different levels,and hidden multi player games.there are day and night cycles ,at night the enemies get harder so watch out!there are very responsive controls so you can stop in the middle of combo attacks.Best of all a very flexible camera so you can always see Vexx.As far as I'm concerned you should buy this game!

The Story:
Dark Yabu, the leader of bad guys, has been given 700 years of darkness and misery. After killing Vexx's grandfather, Vexx is determined to give revenge. As a slave, he can't do no harm. Until he wakes up an ancient power he will be able to rise up and become the new hero. This ancient power is a pair of metal claws that are going to be the only hope for the world.

...With 18 huge levels, a hidden multiplayer mode, a climbing free mode, an excellent camera system, a day and night cycle system (at night, enemies become more aggresive), and with an ultra-responsive player control, Vexx definately delivers for the platforming fans.

...With an awesome imaginary world you will find canopy villages, mysterious caves, desert temples, underwater cities, deadly volcanoes, and much more to explore and enjoy.

...The game is filled with so much action and platforming adventure that you can't miss it. The world and characters will make you want to come back. Plus the secret multiplayer mode might keep your hands busy with some pals. IN MY OPINION, IT LOOKS LIKE IT WILL BE A DEFINATE MUST BUY!

This game is very cool except the background info in the game doesn't really tell you were you are and what happened. it just hits you in the face. The controls are like any other game like banjo kazooie or mario as Game Informer Magazine said "Mario with power mitts." You go around collecting weird hearts in different worlds and that is pretty much it. The graphics are pretty good, but don't expect them to take your breath away. All in all this is a good game when your bored of fighting or tired of racing with your other games, but if you want a really great game get The Legend of Zelda The Windwaker or Metroid Prime. It's fun so get it if your into those action adventure games.