Vanquish is an
action third-person shooter video game developed by
PlatinumGames and published by
Sega for the
Xbox 360 and
PlayStation 3 video game consoles. It began development in 2007 and was released worldwide in October 2010. A
Windows port was released on May 25, 2017. A compilation called
Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle that includes remastered versions of PlatinumGames'
Vanquish and
Bayonetta was released for
PlayStation 4 and
Xbox One on February 18, 2020.
The game is notable for introducing several innovations to the 3D
shooter genre, including a fast-paced style of gameplay reminiscent of 2D
bullet hell shooters,
beat 'em up elements, and an original sliding-boost mechanic. It received a positive critical reaction upon release, with critics praising the game's fast-paced action, innovations to the shooter genre,
boss battles and visual style, while criticizing the game's writing, voice acting and overall short length of the campaign.
| Build Name | Build Date | Build Version |
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| Vanquish | August 19, 2010 | Review Code |
| Vanquish | August 25, 2010 | TGS 2010 Demo |
Known PS3 Builds
| Build Name | Build Date | Build Version |
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| Vanquish | June 28, 2010 | Preview |
