Vanquish (2017)

Developer: PlatinumGames, Little Stone Software
Publisher: SEGA
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 7,877 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A high-speed, arcade-style shooter that feels like a relentless adrenaline rush, demanding split-second reflexes and aggressive movement.

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What players say

Players praise Vanquish for its fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled combat and movement mechanics, especially the boost slide and bullet time. The campaign is short, around 4 to 5 hours, and the story is corny, but the gameplay is satisfying and encourages replayability. Some note performance issues at high frame rates and repetitive enemy variety.

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