Why Do People Love Vanquish So Much?

[@gamespot]

Did you miss Vanquish when it was originally released? If so are you planning to check it out?

[@keronstewart9446]

GameSpot i got it via PS Plus.

[@Zerscape]

I played a little on 360 but now planning to play it in glorious 4k 60 fps. :)

[@jeremyhardin3270]

Keron Stewart whattt?! when was it free for the vita? :0

[@st.paddymad7085]

GameSpot I very well enjoyed this game. It was great fun.

[@noeisit2384]

GameSpot vanquish is not even close to titanfall. I know both of them. sorry Vanquish fans.

[@zenon381]

All my time playing this game on various difficulty levels....and I never once thought to shoot one of my own grenades..

[@RokushoTheRavager]

Don't worry man, you're not the only one. Used to when I played it I never even thought to leap over cover and trigger ARS during it which is actually incredibly useful. I didn't know you could flipkick an enemy and blast them while still in the air either. Sometimes it pays to watch how others play to see or learn things you never thought of doing. I went back and played through it again after seeing all this new stuff, it made it much more enjoyable.

[@reallyhimongod]

Lol same

[@macmacvey4379]

Usually most games don't give the option of being able to shoot you own grenades so it's only natural

[@mrlutece3339]

I love Vanquish. It really is an underrated classic. And good job getting Jesse Eisenberg to voice the video Gamespot

[@REXXXKER]

heh yeah the dude does sound like him

[@lifecamerakaran]

😂😂😂

[@Justxcaz_]

One of the best games that came out in 2010. Underrated.

[@Transen12]

Worst game.

[@roninjingatsu5041]

Justxcaz basically. a real hidden gem solid gameplay, solid story, and pretty fast pace and different from other games during the time but also had its own fluid flavor. so basically its their own game.

[@roninjingatsu5041]

BlahBlah explain. gotta have reasons and specifics.

[@KouD3Graw]

I'm pretty sure it was rated what it needed to be.

[@sickbastard82]

blahblah = no brain

[@Crit-Chance]

Vanquish is a game that knows exactly what it wants to be, which is something that a lot of games out there fail at. And not only is it completely self-aware, it delivers on every aspect with flying colors. There's really nothing quite like it.

[@theonewhotheycallmashuo510]

Yep. You nailed it.

[@lordastrea2765]

hnnnn this game hnnnnnnn already on third playthrough

[@Crit-Chance]

+I'm a Boglin Come on now, let the man have his fun.

[@aldrinaldrin4618]

"Japanese developers"

[@djdedan]

platinum!

[@Godzillarex]

I championed this game way back when it released when "Mahalo Games" was still a thing. And I just replayed it on my PS3 and can reconfirm that it is, indeed, an incredible game. It's extremely challenging as well, even on normal difficulty. I truly wish they would take out a sequel, as this is one of my favorite games of all time, underrated or otherwise.

[@arthurfleck629]

Agreed, it’s just way too awesome of a game to not get a sequel, it’s long overdue for one

[@TheLPRnetwork]

that titanfall 2 clip fucking killed me "FAST MOVEMENT, WALL RUNNING" clip shows player walking around a corner... **YOU HAD ONE JOB**

[@SolarFlairYT]

I was thinking the same thing, they probably chose the least exciting clip of the entire game

[@bonifacio419]

This game needs a sequel, hopefully the 10th anniversary edition with bayonetta can sell enough to make it happen.

[@derekewart5017]

Totally agree, I still have it installed on my Xbone 👍

[@fkaiba94]

Aye I bought that bundle on sale. Great purchase

[@lifecamerakaran]

Playing this right now and loving it!

[@muhammadkhairiaimran6218]

I'm even more interested in the possibility of a sequel that might come out. Please!!!

[@Danzroo]

I wished for that once but Dont think it would work seconded time

[@PatsSaga]

😔😔

[@cometcourse381]

Because Shinji Mikami is a genius

[@CandarianGaming]

Its the best 3rd person shooter ever made, that's why

[@rotoninja]

I'd say Max Payne 3...but a close 2nd.

[@gabrielgonzalezfernandez6222]

Candarian Gaming imo the best third person shooter ever is Gears of War 3

[@toplegend]

Warframe.

[@djdedan]

lol! Especially the story and cutscenes!? So you are saying the best part of the game is not the game play LOL Ok, if that's what floats your boat but my boat floats with game mechanics.

[@TheOnlyTrueZak]

Warframe is an unfinished, unpolished mess. It doesn't even come close to Vanquish.

[@EAprima]

Vanquish - The game is badass as F**K!!! I love playing it. Hard to stop. Vanquish 2, please!!

[@neon-neku]

Need metal gear rising 2

[@moncreebrown948]

This game was so much fun on 360. I just bought it on PSN for like $13. I have it downloading now and I can't wait to play when I get off work tonight.

[@davidvannfa440]

This guy is very underrated, he always makes incredible videos

[@lordastrea2765]

agreed

[@scottamondson3839]

"been cult classic for year" Nice description GameSpot

[@JeanLucSeipke]

Apologizes for the errors. Was up late at the office working on the video so I ended up not proofreading the description as much as I should. Been fixed :)

[@scottamondson3839]

You are forgiven ;)

[@ABlackPatriot]

All in glorious 60 frames per second! I can't wait.

[@M3g4UBERn00b]

*unlimited frame rate :) Can go higher if you can run it higher

[@5ean5ean22]

100 frames and 21:9 aspect ratio for me (hopefully)

[@recht_voor_zijn_raap5506]

sedrick campbell It was 60 fps on PS3 too

[@PrincessNine]

+Alec Wilson no, it was 60, it's been well documented

[@recht_voor_zijn_raap5506]

Alec Wilson I have the game myself .. I played it many times... It was praised for its stable framerate of 60fps despite how many goes on on screen ... Believe me... It was always 60 fps

[@ManofOneGod]

This game is a masterpiece. We need another one like this.

[@jonathansoko1085]

Have you played Binary Domain? Its quite similar and i think you may like it

[@matthewevans3543]

It was so different from the games at the time, so chaotic and fun

[@sugarhieroglyph]

Another game that was overlooked that I enjoyed was binary domain, it's a little wonky in some places but I had a blast.

[@JeanLucSeipke]

Hell yeah! Binary Domain is dope.

[@argusy3866]

binary domain was a good surprise to me. Probably got the same fate than Vanquish for the same reason: looks stupid. Games that look dumb normally have bad sales.

[@cyco7229]

maybe gamers try to hard to be taken seriously, that's why they feel guilty to enjoy a good campy videogame

[@somechinesedude5466]

except binary domain actually had good story & gameplay doesn't compare to vanquish in gameplay, but story wise, its the best terminator like story ever executed and the design are also cool & human character have rich face expression

[@netral7053]

hendrik sunarto binary domain should get sequel, i really enjoy that game but, its underrated game too

[@jamesiewalters2360]

If this does well, think they'll release a sequel? God damn I hope so!

[@TheABElia]

God, I hope so. Such a fantastic game and some of the most fun I've ever had gaming. Also, that game still looks good for a 'last-gen' title. I couldn't even imagine how incredible a sequel would look on modern consoles.

[@somechinesedude5466]

mikami left platinum at best we hope he return to make video game again... been 3 year since he even direct or do anything

[@jamesiewalters2360]

say, if someone were to start a petition, do you think it would make its goal? I can't do it, I don't know how, but still....

[@奧古斯都-b8p]

In my mind, for class run action game Vanquish is top 10. on same level as Nier Automata, Metal Gear Rising, SpOps The Line, Binary Domain (Sega too) , Ninja Gaiden Sigma 1-3, Baldr Sky, Call of Duty (MW) and Titan Fall

[@Olderaccount17]

2:27 Probably the best description for this great game.

[@Red_Dead2442]

I remember playing this game when I was like 10, pretty much made a part of my childhood. Was addicted to playing this over and over again

[@Kerbecs]

wow that spin at 5:39 though.Holy shit

[@theultimategamer95]

It's one of my favourite games of all time tbh. Needs more love!

[@TynE786]

one of the best games on ps3

[@مقاطعمتنوعة-ت4ن]

absolutely not

[@Sevro720]

Eric Mark you’ve clearly never played Vanquish then lol.

[@مقاطعمتنوعة-ت4ن]

@@Sevro720 I have seen some gameplays on youtube, nothing special about it to say the least, personal opinion.

[@Ikyzm_0]

@@مقاطعمتنوعة-ت4ن Playing it and watching it is different. You can play it in so many creative ways, it's not the same as watching someone play their way.

[@reyvenpl3525]

Only japan can make a game like this

[@speedy7152]

reyven PL352 a lie a but im glad you shared your opinion

[@BarstoolBlues33]

Ironic statement considering platinum games was inspired by Western 3rd person cover shooters.

[@jub8891]

as somebody who has only played Japanese games the last 30 years from the days of the famicom all the way to the ps4, i can honestly vouch for this comment.

[@jub8891]

@@BarstoolBlues33 there's nothing ironic about it. it took elements of western games and made it something uniquely Japanese. none of the other 3rd person cover shooters of that era or even now even comes close to it, they're all just clones of eachother.

[@m.steward9146]

Barstool Blues: Ironic because you're a moron. The Japanese laid the foundations for the cover based TPS with Winback. Shinji Mikami, the director of Vanquish and RE4, set the standard for the modern TPS with the later. Vanquish is a Japanese guy cribing an early Japanese game and building on RE4's foundation. Piss off, mutt.

[@djdedan]

This game is not only a work of art but by PLAYING it you CREATE art...

[@09SkyFrost]

Games like Vanquish, metal gear rising revengeance. definition of a fun action game

[@lordastrea2765]

one of the best games ive ever played. it really needs love: fast-paced third-person action, corny dialogue/satire, unlimited numbers of ways to strategically take down enemies, endless possibilities to this game. i adore it

[@evil_cupcake2386]

Why Do People Love Vanquish So Much? BECAUSE IT'S FUCKING AWSOME!!!!

[@nicholasrodriguez1168]

Zloy_dedulya fuck yeah it's much better than sonic 06

[@zadonzd8604]

My cousin owned this game, and i had never heard of it. I borrowed it out of interest and I kid you not I beat it in one sitting. I could not put it down lol

[@wstein111]

I'm soo gonna buy this game when it re-release in 2020 for ps4

[@joeychill4364]

I got mine. Bayonetta/ vanquish bundle

[@_Gilles_]

the very last boss battle alone makes it worth playing

[@theonewhotheycallmashuo510]

Spoiler: *A dead man's last cigar..* *Take your time.*

[@mrcrigh5886]

Because is a great game.

[@RavenShield88]

One of the best easter eggs I liked about it is if you are a Gundam fan, after a while you can see that Sam's suit has a resemblance to the Gundam MK-2, Upgraded Lt. Burns looks like GPO2A "Physalis" from Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, and the ending bosses look and fight like the Vayeate and Mercurius from Gundam Wing. It blew my mind when I kept looking at their designs and I knew they looked familiar lol. That was very awesome to include something like that in this game!!!

[@MaGiCMushroomClouds]

I got his when it came out thanks to NOOBTOOB, an old game review podcast that was on KZbin back in the day. Tobin and Yuzo gave very honest reviews and Tobin's taste in games was a lot like my own. I never heard anything about Vanquish anywhere else but both hosts raved about this game. If it wasn't for Tobin and Yuzo's review I never would have discovered it even though it's one of the sickest most exhilarating games ever made. It's a super futuristic third person shooter like a tuned-up, ultra-hyper version of Gears of War. The stylish, tight, fluid wrecking sprees you can pull off are so satisfying. So many great mechanics like turbo sliding, Matrix-like time manipulation, insane boss fights, really cool guns, crushing death-blow melee attacks, and unique super devastating finishing moves. Vanquish 2 was planned years ago but never panned out. This NEEDS a sequel NOW! With our current graphics and processing, Vanquish 2 could be potentially mind blowing if they did it right like they did the first time.

[@OHsnapITSyoMOM213]

I played this game when it first came out and it is amazing!

[@ItsMeInnu]

I beat the game on x360 back then, this game was very underrated, not many people even know the game.

[@SailorMoonFriends]

Does anyone get Metroid Other M vibes since the fact that both games take place on a space colony and since the fact that both games came out in the same year in 2010?

[@Lymedin2010]

I missed this game, but man is it amazing now that I play it. Sega needs to remaster another hidden gem Binary Domain & also Alien Colonial Marines (fix).

[@ITSRELIC]

I remember playing this game on my old Xbox 360 when I was younger. I instantly fell in love with it.

[@Ze_N00B]

The game really hits its stride on PC. Consistent 144fps with snappy, reliable controls combined with combat that relies on creative but aim-intensive shootouts result in something that genuinely feels like Gun-Fu.

[@jynxed66six54]

this game was fucking amazing. why didnt people like it?

[@theonewhotheycallmashuo510]

It was overlooked rather than being disliked.

[@jub8891]

probably because it didnt have ridiculous marketing budgets. think $100m+ plus marketing budgets for typical western titles, many of which are boring AF 70% cut scene games

[@amnril]

Bought Vanquish on PS3 upon release and absolutely loved it. Great game.

[@DarKKnightt07]

There is no other game where you can play a break dancing cyborg, I'm sold.

[@chogan2376]

Metal Gear Rising and Nier: Automata, both of which are also made by Platinum Games

[@bonyboxcreations6691]

This is why the Steam Deck is the best thing ever. Steam has a Bayonetta/Vanquish bundle on sale rn and I’m able to play games that I never had to chance til now.

[@Project_2501]

I remember desperately wanting to have this game when it came out 10 years ago, but I couldn't afford it, because back then it was over a hundred bucks, which I didn't have as a student. Guess I give it another try now!

[@rezponze-g6e]

Ahead of its time,truly we need vanquish 2

[@SlayerSeraph]

One of the very best games because of how innovative and ourely fun it is. The best wrd person shooter. Over the top, insanely fast, tactical explosive and precise action!

[@oneuglyninja777]

who ever was playing this is just scratching the surface on just how stylish you can be in this game.

[@SefniAsheforr]

This game has the best 3rd person shooting I've ever played. As someone who's favorite games are mostly character action games, getting a 3rd person shooter that plays like a character action interpretation of the 3rd person genre is extremely fun. It feels wholly unique and exhilerating with it's brilliant mechanics and fast pace. It doesn't boil down to mostly hiding under cover and peaking up for hits. It actively encourages you to fly around the map and destroy enemies with speed and skill in the same manner DMC and MGR do. The perfect fusion.

[@greekhuman8706]

the story is so stupid it's awesome

[@stephentrout7879]

Shinji Mikami + Platinum Games = WIN

[@banditjourno]

I reviewed Vanquish way back when for a website I was working for. Amazing title. Also, I'm pretty sure 'ARS' stands for 'Augmented Reaction Suit', not 'Reality'. Also, it means you can comment on how much time Sam spends sliding around on his ARS.... :)

[@spryce1674]

1:22 Well that made me remember the meme “Boss you’ve killed a child, GREAT JOB BOSS NOW THIS WHY YOUR THE BOSS”

[@RokushoTheRavager]

I bought this game at Gamestop years ago not knowing a damn thing about it, but just thinking the cover was really cool and being intrigued since I love sci-fi shooters in general. Hell my cousin even tried to tell me not to get it because it wasn't a good game not having even played it, but after I started playing it, within like just 5 minutes I was already enjoying it. I had him sit down to watch me play and I go "Ok explain to me how the hell you thought this was a terrible game when as you can clearly see, IT'S FUCKING CHAOTIC AND AWESOME!" All he could do was say he was wrong, he was too amazed by what he was seeing just as much as I was. I made it very clear that I was glad I didn't listen to him and miss out on this.

[@akaChriss4L]

”Back when stories used to take themselves seriously” EXACTLY THIS!!!

[@Unbound_Selrahc]

This is one of those beautiful underrated gems that was out at that time, like Binary Domain, and Asura’s Wrath. Can’t wait to dive back into it on Xbox(it’s one of this months free games for gold).

[@brackonstudios]

Such an underrated game, the fun I had (and will get to have again soon) in effortlessly zipping and flipping around while switching out guns to creatively take out baddies never got old. In my opinion, this has yet to be matched by any recent fps. Once you get a taste of well-done and controllable speed and agility, it's hard to go back to the five second sprint and half-hearted jump.

[@ZikosRealm]

Top notch gameplay, extremely rewarding at high levels of play, spectacular visuals and sound.. the fun never ends. It was ahead of it's time during the original release and still hasn't been matched after all this time. Can't believe the game hasn't gotten much more popular by now.

[@Genezilla]

this video didn't mention the insane challenge modes and how difficult they were. one of the most satisfying reasons to play vanquish

[@devmiles]

i must have finished vanquish at least 8 times .. i absolutely love it and really really hope there will ever be a sequel. vanquish is a feeling .. i feel vanquish!

[@leonardi_car]

Finally I can play this game in PC, 7 years waiting ;) !!

[@the6thdeadlyvenom194]

I picked this up used for like 8 bucks, had never heard of it. One the best games I've played.

[@lxh4310]

It’s on Xbox one now

[@DebiohTBT]

The Turtle And also an Xbox 360/One Game with Gold. I just got It yesterday, but I can't beat the first boss yet.

[@douge1186]

Trust me your get it done

[@flammablecritical1295]

Love the game completed it within not very long

[@flammablecritical1295]

The Bloomskips Team yer the boss are tough I use the slow mode to help

[@douge1186]

Ahh yes I remember when I played on hard mode and was doing a permadeath run, that was a very difficult time, I still have the disc for the 360

[@ohgodwhy]

If ever a game deserved a sequel, Vanguish was that game. It was so good.

[@N7ShadowSR2]

VANQUISH, BINARY DOMAIN & BULLETSTORM are 3 must haves. 3 that NEED sequels. Love these games to death!

[@Grade_A_Fantasy]

I still own my ps3 copy. For those who haven't played it yet , you are surely in for a great treat. One of personal ps3 faves along with a personal top10 of mine.

[@pedrotedro7332]

It's 2019 and i still got the game on 360 i compleated all campaign on hardmode this game reminds me on warframe a bit.

[@Nicolas-vw9fe]

I've waited years for a follow up game!!! Hopefully this will be the spark that gives this game a much deserved sequel. Such a fun and exhilarating game when you ramp up the difficulty setting. *Fingers crossed

[@mimisezlol]

Vanquish and Bayonetta are actually the result of splitting an older game in two; there was a third person shooter P. N. 03 that had the sexy style of Bayonetta and the Sci fi aesthetic of Vanquish. It apparently could've been better. Its engine was eventually used for resident evil 4. The resident evil 4 development snarl is so insanely interconnected with the third person shooter genre and the character action game genre, it's absolutely nuts

[@Magnusfication]

This is probably the hardest platinum trophy i ever completed. Awesome game

[@yugijak]

Vanquish and Bayonetta on Steam. Christmas really did come early.

[@jsun7972]

I'm surprised this game didn't sell well. I bought it day one and loved it! Still own it and this video makes me wanna pop it in again!

[@moncreebrown948]

This needs to be remastered for the PS4 or a sequel or something because it was absolutely awesome.

[@taylorjensen6694]

I just picked this up again on Steam last week. I beat it on the 360 back when it came out. It is so fun. Also playing it at 1440p max settings at 144hz was great!

[@cenesm]

this felt like a review without a rating, entertaining none the less

[@Rawnchie14]

Vanquish was severely underrated. Unique gameplay ftw

[@toast8294]

There is no game that is even close to how advanced and design was amazing back then

[@abhinavpal1185]

imagine all this gameplay with hard rock music, man

[@cptdumplin]

abhinav pal I'd imagine it more with neon punk or something like that. Carpenter Brut etc

[@internet2055]

because its non stop action!, it reminded us of non stop action like SuperContra IV on SuperNES 💥😀

[@cyco7229]

I'd kill for a Platinum reboot of Contra

[@jellevanderboon6526]

Yay, non stop action. As if there aren't enough games out there with non stop action.

[@booringification]

Non-stop action in Platinum games are definitely different and better done than, say, the non stop action in Call of Duty and the sort.

[@bugraegebaydar9409]

Blackneck oh believe me there is not. Hiding behind cover to occasionally shoot some targets is not non-stop action. It's glorified wack-a-mole

[@krispydream6907]

I kinda like the way he roams around the map I still have the game on PS3 now I'm thinkin on buying it on steam

[@alex_de_tampa]

I was going to get this but all the reviews complained that the campaign was short. I loved the demo tho.

[@Baytuh]

This and Gears of war series (IMO) best 3rd person shooters out there.

[@kushmeister2554]

My story with Vanquish went like this: Back when I was like 10yrs old, I had a ps3, and told my parrents when they'll go shopping to change one of my games for a new crysis 2 They came back, my father told me there was no crysis 2 so instead he took this: And it was Vanquish. I was very dissapointed because I was hyped about crysis 2 When I started playing, I immediately changed my attitude about this game One of best shooters Ive played 8,5/10

[@boredstudent]

VanQuish was free on PS Plus years ago. I enjoyed it a lot

[@LydonLewisDoUbLeZz]

it sure as hell does im glad im not the only one who thinks so!!! This game is gorgeous and fun! Remaster and a sequel pleeeeaaase!!! I still own my PS3 copy just because i love the game that much! Damn i hope they can throw swords into his arsenal if they ever make a #2

[@wildesthog]

Lydon Lewis DoUbLeZz That's already done, it's called Metal Gear Rising ;)

[@kush_king4205]

Holy crap, I'm only playing this now for the first time and the gameplay is already amazing 🤯

[@intellectualninjamonkey2496]

Vanquish...what Contra/ Probotector should look like in 2020s

[@maskinbeauty3734]

whoa, this looks so good, and way ahead of its time. i am sad that i never heard of it till now. Like to play this remaster, or remake. where is the sequel for this.

[@RafaelOliveira-kf6cs]

A fast pace shooter with a cool protagonist. Great challenge level and a ton of fun... Oh boy this game deserves a sequel.

[@SALmetalseven]

I miss this game. Super underrated.

[@thesilentobserver93]

On sale on Steam right now for $4.99. Looks like I'll be snagging it up.

[@PitiPablo_]

The gameplay what suprised me back in the day when i bought this game on xbox360

[@Mariujana90]

SEGA giving a second chance to an underrated cult classic...how about you give the same treatment to the Panzer Dragoon games?

[@TheCaptainMexican]

When I first saw it I expected it to be like a normal shooter, but wow It's a game I had a blast playing and completing! It's free for the month of May (Gold Users) and you'll regret not downloading it and playing it! I haven't had this much fun with a game in a while! A very underrated game

[@DerricktheWhite]

The gunplay and movement feel fucking amazing. Mechanics too. Some online mutiplayer and coop and this would-be an all time classic. Still some of the most fun I've had in a single player shooter.

[@TheCrispyChip]

All i have to say is anything with Steve Blum voicing a character is great for me :)

[@TARINunit9]

Also, the game's spectacle fighter elements would be a lot better if melee attacks didn't deplete your sprint/slo-mo bar after damaging one single enemy