Vietcong: Purple Haze Xbox
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57 out of 100

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8.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Summary: Vietcong: Purple Haze contains all missions and multiplayer modes from the original Vietcong and its expansion pack, Fist Alpha. Now you can penetrate deeper into the deadly jungles of Vietnam to fight Vietcong guerillas and the North Vietnamese Army as they work their ways into Cambodia. In addition to pushing back the VC charge, you must gather intelligence on secret weapons factories hidden deep below ancient temples, safely return downed US fighter pilots back to base, and avoid and disarm lethal booby traps. You can fight with all-new weapons, call in an air strike, and jump in a Huey to unload several thousand rounds behind a mounted M60.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 32
  3. Negative: 4 out of 32
  1. Worth Playing
    85
    Functionally, the game was almost perfect, with only minor issues with the AI of the team members. The ability of the medic to heal the player to a certain amount, but with some damage that stays with the player through a mission or two is about as realistic as a game could get.
  2. eToychest
    70
    Updating its slightly clunky graphics would make things look fresh, but wouldn't keep the squad AI from sometimes feeling more like cattle to herd than teammates.
  3. Total Video Games
    70
    It's not bad at all, but it doesn't offer anything too different. If you are looking for a boundary pushing title, then this isn't it.
  4. Xbox Nation Magazine
    40
    The A.I. of your teammates is simply horrendous. [Dec 2004, p.95]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. PeterA.
    10
    This game is really COOL. Don't comprehend why all the 'official' reviewers are so dumb! Vietcong is MUCH better than Shellshock or Conflict Vietnam.… Expand
  2. J.W.
    8
    Great multi player mode. For some reason none of the critics are mentioning anything about it, just the single player mode. This game has a lot to offer online. Hopefully IGN and the others will stop comparing this game to high budget games such as Rainbow Six 3 and give it a fair review. … Expand
  3. GameBreaker26
    8
    The review at IGN was changed days after people started talking about how the review said it was a third person game. It ORIGINALLY said it was third person. Someone was told to change their review before the website was starting to be looked down upon, like some other websites. This game is good though. Could have used more enemies, but is still better than Shellshock.… Expand
  4. [Anonymous]
    5
    I read thru the ign report and it says its a 1st person shooter- read the whole thing next time- i just think ur angry coz u bought this game and it turned sour.… Expand

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