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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.

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.

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.

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.

Awesome game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This a great game! I don't normally get into action games, I prefer RPG where the action is a little more manageable, but the controls for this game make it a breeze to play. The dilated time vision is really cool! The game has a very "Matrix" feel when you are doing cartwheels in slow-mo! Rayne is the scariest creature in the game. Even when you take the occasional bullet, most enemies are portable hospitals to you, as drinking their blood heals you! Might as well save the ammo and catch a snack at the same time. Be warned, this is NOT a game for kids. There is gore-aplenty, and some harsh language...

Blood Rayne is REALLY twisted!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 7
Date: July 26, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game is super duper fun. It has great graphics and button handling. You can even choose between persons (1st or 3rd). The bosses has it's fair share of difficulty. The really awesome part of the game is when you fight a God! This game is a definate buy!

AWESOME!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: December 16, 2003
Author: Amazon User

In Blood Rayne you play as a cool vampire chick. In the first levels you have to kill zombies, the first levels arnt very fun but after you go and get to kill ... this game is so awesome!. You can get all kinds of wepons and if you run out of ammo you always have these 2 blades connected to your arms to slice threw your enimies with. This game is very bloody and its plain out awesome! so get it

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.

Underrated little gem.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 09, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game is my guilty pleasure of the year. I found a used copy of this for about $10. Why this isn't more popular is beyond me I thought it was more fun than most games out there. Kill bad guys and suck their blood, what more do you want? Sure it isn't the the most creative, original, or mind blowing game out there, but who cares?

Bloodrayne is very cool!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: July 23, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I have bought Bloodrayne just last week and I loved it. I originally played it at my brother's house and I thought I should buy because of these featueres. It has awesome blade action, great graphics, and monster sound system (That means it's good). I love this game.

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