Reviewed by Downtown Jimmy
Dec 17th 2002
Introduction: Buffy Summers makes her transition into the video game world with Electronic Arts helping. This action game will provide some fun as you fight your way through some of the most popular Sunnydale locations. Sharpen that stake!
Lowdown:To clear the air, i'm not a fan of the Buffy TV series. This means that i reviewed this game from a outsiders viewpoint. If you are a Buffy fan you will love this game no matter what. Good thing too Buffy fans, this game rocks. Actually now that i have played the game i have caught the TV show once and while. [blush] The best thing about Buffy the Vampire slayer besides Buffy herself is the combat. This fighting engine is quite good. The moves are smooth like that out a movie [or TV show] Its great how you can break a box and grab a piece of wood from the destroyed box and use it against the evil baddies that are after you.. Or even better the shovel. Gotta love it.
The storyline is interesting even for me a non-buff-a-holic. It didn't hold my interest forever, but it was a good ride while it lasted.
Fans - "Pick This Sucka Up!"
Others - "Rent it First" Gameplay: 7, Graphics/Sound: 6, Innovation: 8, Mojo: 7. Final: 7
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FEATURES:
- Immerse yourself in Buffy world through interaction with Willow, Cordelia, Xander, Giles, Spike and Angel.
- The authentic voices of these characters are supplied by the actual TV actors.
Crush adversaries with ultra-realistic, acrobatic fighting maneuvers. Using state-of-the-art motion-capture capabilities, Sarah Michelle Gellar's stunt double's fighting moves are copied to provide astonishingly realistic-looking leaps and flips.
- Get lethal with over 30 powerful kicks, jumps,and combination attacks — you need 'em all to combat familiar foes such as Spike and the Master.
- Dominate enemies by unlocking special moves, including lethal combos, using slayer energy and heightened senses.
- Take out vampires, zombies, and other undead creatures with a variety of weapons —your arsenal includes stakes, shovels, a crossbow, holy water, and the XVS water gun filled with hellfire.
- Explore favorite haunts from the TV series, such as Sunnydale High School, the Bronze nightclub, and the sunken church.
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