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Can't get enough

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 8
Date: October 18, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is already out. I bought it last week. The game is awesome. The graphics on the XBOX are outstanding. The controls are great and easy to learn. Bloodrayne has a variety of cool moves. She can either take enemies out with her blades, which chops the bodies to pieces, or she can use a bunch of different guns that she picks up. You can target more than one enemy at a time. You also have bloodrage that slows every thing down, she performs some truly great kills this way. You can also feed on enemies by leaping on them or pulling them over to you with a harpoon, much like Mortal Combats Scorpion. You must try this game and I can't wait for a sequel.

Let it Reign

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 24 / 25
Date: October 26, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I have been eagerly anticipating this game amongst the slew of vampire games that have fallen short. BloodRayne takes on a "The Matrix" feel in combat with a full range of controls and perspectives. It's not an all-original concept, but it exceeds the current line-up well.

Controls:
Surprisingly smooth and easy to master attacks. The feeding element is one of the best eye-candy visuals as well as a necessity. The game takes a limited use of the XBOX's controller or full use, whichever you prefer to set it to in the options menu.

Gameplay:
An exhilerating rush from the very beginning, whether you start in training or dive right into the game. This isn't the typical "this is the right way, that is not" world as you'll find many places to explore, feed, and test those quick reflexes of yours. It's creepy, gothic, and intense. I remember being 45 minutes into the game and still at the beginning. It's a long game and rightfully so. The story can be found on the product description, so I don't feel the need to relay it again.

Visual:
Let's be honest. I love my XBOX, PS2, and when I had the GameCube, I loved that too (if only for 2 games.) No matter what the reviews state, the graphics are basically the same on all the systems it's designed for. Unless you have "Only on XBOX" and so forth, these were designed for multiple platforms and the only "tweaks" were its ports. That's a sad thing because it doesn't use the full harness of the XBOX's power. Many of you will disagree, but if you have multiple systems, rent them at your local video store and find out. I haven't found much difference in any multi-platform designed game so far.

Visuals II:
With that out of the way, it is visually stunning. BloodRayne is gorgeous and her movements, cutscenes, and animation are enough to distract you from the task at hand. The opening intro scene is confusing on purpose, however, it propells the story about to unfold. That said, the intro draws you into the game and glued to your seat for the hours of gameplay ahead. The backgrounds are a pre-rendered sort in some areas and the water you encounter isn't impressive (multi-platform game.) There are a lot of stunning other eye-poppers like breaking through walls, busting up chairs and tables, or shredding bedsheets and pillows (yes, you can do all that.) Blood Rage and the slo-motion battles are an interesting visual twist sure to delight the legion of vampire game fans.

Sound:
Here is where the XBOX struts its superiority. Not because of the game, but the hardware.

Pros:
Because of the XBOX's hardware and massive hard drive, loading times, frame rates, sound, and saving is easier. To reiterarte, the graphics aren't any better than the other platforms, but who cares, right?

BloodRayne's voice-over's are more convincing than most games have been to recent date. As for the character herself, there aren't too many words to describe her when you're left speechless.

Interesting storyline, control, and gameplay.

Cons:
A ported, multi-platform game lacking the advantage of using the full power of the XBOX. Examples: "Final Fantasy X" for PS2 pushed the limits of the machine, as did "Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty." Another example: "Halo," which used the full strength of the XBOX and "Dead or Alive 3" (One of the most visually and all-around impressive titles I have ever seen on a console.)

All in all...this is a hot title which may remind some, because of the Louisiana part, of Shadow Man: Second Coming. Albeit, a better game through and through.

Not for your kids...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: October 26, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I have loved the idea and concept of this game before it came out. I was not dissappointed. The moves are incredible, I love the controls and gameplay are awesome, the graphics will not dissappoint you, and best of all its fresh. The blend of storyline, gameplay, and twists are somehow addictive. It does look like a port from PS2 to xbox...some of the graphics are bump mapped and some are not...and you have to get good at manipulating the camera...but its sweet. I love how the different weapon modes you have...pick them up...use up the ammo and throw them away. Its great. This is definitely not a game for kids. Concepts are 18 or older.

Bloodrain

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 4
Date: October 28, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This is an extremely violent game. One of the first times I have heard explicit language used by a character. This game should not be played or seen by anyone under 17. The rating is right on. My wife saw me playing this game and signed me up to see a shrink.

This game delivers

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: October 30, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I just picked up this game and it rocks. Easy to master controls, excellent graphics, and marvelous sound. This is one game that you sould have in the Xbox library. I especially like the bloodrage feature, it lets you pull off some incredible moves while in that state. This is a must buy.

Nazis, Blood, and Cleavage

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 5
Date: November 11, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Hard to see what the excitement is about. The graphics are nothing special. The game is rather shallow -- kill people and suck the blood from their jugular vein. Killing Nazis is always a plus, though.

The controls are rather easy to pick up. You can use a variety of different views, such as aura view (looks similar to infrared), dilated perception (slow motion), and extended vision (zoom). Not much skill involved with the combat; it is more or less hack and slash.

The theme of the game is raw violence combined with sensuality. I’m sure this alone is what is drawing most of the positive remarks.

Great Game!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: November 14, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game simply put is awesome. Graphics and gameplay are incredible. The only reason i give it 4 stars and not five is because I found the game rather easy and feel it should have been made a little more difficult

The qualities of "BloodRayne"

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: November 19, 2002
Author: Amazon User

The good:
-Easy-to-learn gameplay
-Everyone gets chopped up real good
-Ain't it fun to kill...those cold-hearted Nazis?

The bad:
-Confusing gameplay at times
-Graphics can be better(maybe not Rayne, however. . .)
-. . .Rayne is too darn seductive to avoid

The strange:
-Why can't those Nazis ever be greatful when you save their miserable lives?

The awards for:
Best cinema: The one involving that guy getting his ear chopped off. Very Brutal!

The overall:
-This is one bloody mess, regardless of a couple of flaws. If you like vampires, this girl is the perfect vampire it buy.

A great, but sadly overlooked game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: January 02, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Like blood and carnage? Like easy to control games that still present you with a challenge? Like slaughtering nazis? Like hot vampire chicks? Then, brother this is the game for you. The basic story is that you play as a half human/half vampire (I know, I know, it reminds you of Blade but give this a chance before you scoff) who is recruited by a secret society to basically protect mankind. I dont wanna give away too much of the plot but suffice to say there's plenty of zombies and nazis and other various evils to keep you busy. Controls are easy, and in fact you have 4 different control schemes to choose from, so there's something for everyone. Is this a game for kids? No it isn't. This is a game for adults. If you dig Resident Evil and those sort of games this is well worth the price. One of the better games to come out in 2002 that you've probably never heard of.

Bloodrayne

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: January 03, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game hooked me from the beginning, with Bloodrayne's wonderfully gory attacks and blinding speed.

My friends felt the animation was choppy but changed their mind when they actually played the game themselves. The animation might appear choppy to someone observing (not playing) the game but once you grab the controller you realize it is because Bloodrayne is so incredibly fast.

The controls were easy for me, a long time Halo player, to master, especially because the left joystick controls movement and the right joystick controls where you are looking, a control scheme I feel more games (such Crimson Sea and Buffy, which use a crazy left joystick+left trigger to strafe control scheme) should use.

Her ability to slow down time is crucial since she is so fast. I played one of the most hectic levels in that mode the entire time to dodge every bullet and to optimize her attacks.

The game also has many bosses that have a single weakness you have to discover while fighting them.

And of course, killing Nazis is a favorite past time of nearly every FPS gamer!

In summary, Bloodrayne is very playable and rewards you with lots of blood and guts flying everywhere, with Bloodrayne herself making funny comments to people as she's slicing them up.

I highly recommend this game. XBOX magazine gave it a low score, so I don't really listen to Francesca Reyes' opinions anymore.

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