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A Good Game For A Great Show

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 17
Date: May 03, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I can't wait til this game comes out! In this game you just don't play Buffy,but you can play Willow Rosenberge,Xyander Harris,Angel or Spike. It also has multiplayer mode. I am glad they decided to make this Buffy game for Gamecube,I was verry disapointed when the 1st one was only realeased on XBOX. There was only one thing I was disapointed about this game,that it takes place before the 6th season before Anya and Dawn were around. Make sure you get the seasons on DVD and watch the series final that airs May 20th.

Chaos Bleeds nothing but Greatness

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 7
Date: July 03, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Okay, I'll saw it right now, Buffy the Vampire Slayer is my favorite TV show. With that said I can tell you that i have played all the other Video Games and They were Great (The Only reason I bought an Xbox was the Buffy Game).

From what i here this will be a stellar game. The story will take place during the shows 5th season (after Joyce dies, before Tara is atacked). And in the Game you can play as either Buffy, Xander, Willow, Faith, or Sid the Dummy. There will also be multiplayer challenges such as "Bunny Catcher," which will probablly have alot to do with Anya.

This will probabally be a great game, based on a great TV Show, which has sadly already rode off into the moonlight.

Sure to be a Great Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 7
Date: July 04, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is one of the Best TV shows ever made. The Original Game for X Box was an awesome game for anyone who liked the show or who liked action games in general. It was, and still is, one of the best games available for the x box. Chaos Bleeds is the sequel to that game, and it will be better than the first. it will have more action, more puzzles, and more characters. You should buy this game, and also buy the dvd sets of the TV show. You won't regret it. This will be one of the best gamecube/ps2/xbox games of the year!

Played it and LOVED IT.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 13
Date: September 02, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game yesterday and have played it for several hours. I couldn't make myself put it down (and I am not really into video-gaming)(i.e., I am a 33 year old lawyer). I have only played single-player mode; so, my comments only apply to that portion of the game. Here they are: 1) You do not choose your character; rather, you play all of the characters of the Buffy cast, including Willow, Spike, and Xander. I personally liked this because I get to be everyone in the game and it keeps it exciting and fun. 2) The controls and moves are very very easy to use. Buffy has over 100 attacks, for example, but you don't need to learn them. You can access a screen to look at them and use them if you want to practice something new. 3) You don't have to wander all around to find needed items like keys. They are easily visible and the game gives you hints on where to find items you need for each "objective." 4) There are all kinds of monsters and demons, not just vampires. 5) The moves and the graphics are phenomenol. 6) The characters make whitty commentary just like on the show, which makes it even more fun. I laughed several times. 7) There's always something to fight or to find...no wandering around trying to find secret passages just to get "extras" that don't really wow you. (An example of this would be Metroid Prime. I got so tired of trying to find stupid stuff, I gave up. Hated it). Overall, I really really hope that this is not the last Buffy videogame from these makers. They have done an excellent job. The only thing I would change about the game in the future would be to make it a 4 player "Gauntlet"-type game, but still in 3-D, so that a group of friends can all play in story mode and choose what characters they want to be, including 2 willows if you wanted that, etc. (just like you can have 2 wizards on Gauntlet).

Buffy: Re-Vamped for the GameCube

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: September 02, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I was expecting this game to be a dissapointment like the game-rendition of Charlie's Angels. However, with impeccable graphics, real-character voices and very realistic scenes, I think this may be one of the best GC games to date. It's quirky, and takes place in-between two episodes (season five). It's incredibly fun & the replay value is superb. It's played much like Enter The Matrix, but with a more familiar feel. A must for any buffy/angel fan and gamer alike.

A Solid Action Title That Captures Much of the Series Spirit

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 7 / 8
Date: September 04, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Let's get this right out of the way...there is nothing truly groundbreaking in this game, in terms of graphics, sound, or general gameplay. That said, it's still a solid action/puzzle title that captures much of the postmodern spirit of the fabulous series on which it was based. I'd rate it about an 8.3 out of 10.

I'll get to the gameplay, etc., in a moment, but will first comment on the story. It does have more of a comic-book feel than the series generally does, but by videogame standards, it's well above-average, and really quite entertaining, mostly in the comedic sense (self-referential humour fully intact). Given that the villain is essentially Ethan Rayne, though, don't expect much in the way of emotional resonance...it's BtVS-lite in that regard. Now, onto the gameplay...

The fighting engine is remarkably deep, at least for the Buffy and Faith characters, which you play 65% of the time. The various combos available to you seem endless, though you'll probably do reasonably well with mindless button-mashing, so it's equally suitable for novices and more advanced gamers who like to mix it up. The staking effect is extremely satisfying, especially for fans of the series. Willow's more enjoyable to use later in the game (the Mall stage), with all of her spells firmly intact (though you'll likely fall back on the homing missle most of the time), Xander's relies more on weapons (of which there are an abundance), Spike inflicts the most damage, and Sid (used only in half of the hospital stage) is a riot to behold, with his rapid fists of fury.

Character models are good but not exceptional, and the voice work is generally solid (Anya's voice double being the only one totally off-the mark, and Willow's, though well-intentioned, sounding too much like an affectation). The backgrounds capture the series set design nicely, and the music, though somewhat repetitious (but in a quite, subtle way), feels entirely appropriate and quite cinematic. Yes, the one-liners (usually about three-to-four for each function, such as commenting on a locked door) grow tiresome, but once you've familiarized yourself with the stages, you'll be able to keep them to a bare minimum.

As per usual with third-person fighting games, the camera is somewhat unwieldly (the only game with a near-perfect camera, IMO, is "Zelda: The Wind Waker"), and the inventory (weapons, health meds) scroll (using the control pad) will be difficult for some players to manage in the heat of battle (there's no perfect way for programmers to deal with this, really). Some puzzles in the game will frustrate upon the initial play-through (you may find yourself wandering around aimlessly on more than a few occasions), but most follow a straightforward logic and usually have precedent earlier in the game (such as in the Zoo reptile area, where you much grab the top of an escalating cage door on TWO occasions). The latter stages of the game are something of a fetch-fest, but a limited number of unlocked doors (hint: in the high school, only the doors with signs beside them and main passageways open) generally give you an indication as to where to proceed...pick up everything in sight before leaving any room.

The Multiplayer mode is well-presented, with 26 characters available (if you can unlock them all, in Story Mode), most notably series creator Joss Whedon himself. There's a definite insane randomness to the pickups in this mode, but it certainly allows for a lot of variety.

And finally, any BtVS fan is gonna love the extras: a series of candid interviews with Joss and cast members, voice-over sessions, and amusing outtakes.

So if you're a huge BtVS fan, buy it. If you're a fan of action/puzzle fighting games, give it a good long rental, and then decide if you'd like to add it to your collection.

This game rocks!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 10
Date: September 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is one of the best i've ever played. A game for any Buffy fan, even fun if your not. Has many extra unlockable features, such as Voice-overs(Amber Bensen, James Marsters, Anthony Stewart Head, Nicolas Brendon, Joss Wedon, and Ethan), a Buffy comic book, interviews, photos and more. Great multiplayer w, 4 different modes including Survival, Bunny Catcher,Domination, and Slayers Challange with many,many multiplayer characters.

In thegame, You can play as 6 different Charecters, Buffy, Spike, Willow, Xander, Faith, and Sid the Dummy. There are ove 12 different levels to play in! Get this game. Its worth it.

Super game - and highly addictive!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: September 09, 2003
Author: Amazon User

My wife and I have played this game virtually non-stop since we bought it last week, spending a whole weekend in Sunnydale with the Scooby Gang. What a rush! This is a really great game that seems very faithful to the TV series, with great "arenas" (like downtown Sunnydale and the old high school), interesting cameos from guest stars and rock 'em, sock 'em combat. Two thumbs up!

Much better than Wrath of the Darkhul King!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 10
Date: September 25, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is a must have for any Buffy fan. The levels ("arenas") as so spot on to the television show that it's creepy. The Magic Box is so cool! The characters are great to play, the only problem being the camera not letting you see in front of yourself sometimes when you are in small spaces or corners. Another thing missing (for me anyways, unless I'm doing something wrong) is the ability to lock on to an enemy while fighting. It seems to automatically do it which can be a bit of a pain in the butt. The dialogue by Anber (Tara), Alex (Xander), James (Spike) and Tony (Giles) is great, but it leaves me wishing that Sarah, Emma and Alyson would have been able to do the voices for their characters.. too bad other projects kept them too busy :( The Buffy voice is "ok", the Willow one sounds like Alyson Hannigan having a nervous breakdown, and Anya sounds nothing like Emma. But hearing the other four makes me laugh - it's like you're taking part in a Buffy episode. There's a lot of dialogue between and during levels which i think is just great! It's an awesome adventure game and I'm so glad that the game turned out so well.. although I can bet it's going to be underrated just like the show was :( They even have Buffy quipping while fighting.. my favourite one has to be.. "A long shaft, just what every girl needs.. wait.. that didn't come out right" after she picked up a stake :)

Buffy Madness!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: October 28, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The show may be over but the franchise lives on! This video game is a perfect example of that. It features a wonderful single player mode where you can be all your favorite characters including Sid the dummy! This game isn't only a beat 'em up game but also requires a lot of thinking. Solving puzzles and finding hidden areas in this game is not as easy as you think. The multiplayer feature is superb. I love playing it with my friends, slaying a few demons and kicking their you know what. There are 4 different scenerios in multiplayer so you will never get bored. Get this one its a treasure.

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