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Vigilante 8: Arcade Xbox 360
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8.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11

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  1. SevenALive
    Nov 11, 2008
    4
    The camera controls really affect game playability. I am getting frustrated with the camera which really takes away from the game. If your car flips over, there is no reset button, so your stuck! It's just not nearly as fun as i remember played the original on the N64. I guess if you were playing on XBL and they fixed the bugs it would be better.
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  2. patrickRoufa
    Nov 16, 2008
    5
    If you are a fan of the origional download the demo first. I loved the V8 games when i was little but i cant seem to remember the cars handling this badly and akwardly.. i dont know if i've been spoiled by the years of innovation or if the "arcade" devs just screwed it up. the game is clunky and clumsy and seems to have left behind all of the character that made the first on so loved. there are much better games to play online right now and much better things to spend 10 bucks on.… Expand
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  3. HieuT.
    Nov 5, 2008
    9
    looks great for an XBLA game. I like the multiplayer the best. My friends and I took the day off and have been playing this non stop! (big fans of the original) I'm happy we're getting more multiplayer games like this on xbox live arcade. I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a fun game to play with their friends. Plus points for the price ( 10 bucks!! ).
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Metascore
58 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15
  1. IGN
    73
    Vigilante 8: Arcade is one of those titles that simply isn't as fun as you remember it being. It's not a bad game and it's great as a novel piece of nostalgia, but the gameplay itself doesn't hold up all that well.
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  2. Official Xbox Magazine
    60
    Problems - like a confusing camera (which, for whatever reason, is significantly better in mega-fun split-screen play), slippery vehicles that clip through the ground, and a mere five arenas on which to destroy opponents - make Vigilante 8 a questionable $10 purchase. But competitive smack-talk-athons and co-op multiplayer are a blast thanks to the diverse array of attacks.
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  3. TeamXbox
    61
    To a jaded, seen-it-all gamer like yours truly, it seems like a good idea that didn't get executed to enough of an extent. A completely redesigned Vigilante 8 game with next-gen graphics and physics would be super awesome, if you ask me. But probably not appropriate for Xbox Live. This one is definitely meant for those who truly can't let go of their childhood.
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