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
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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