Vanark
| Vanark | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Bit Town |
| Publisher(s) | Asmik Ace, Jaleco |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Combat flight simulator |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Vanark, known in Japan as Astro Trooper Vanark (宇宙機動ヴァンアーク, Uchūkido Vanāku), is a combat flight simulation game developed by Bit Town and published by Asmik Ace and Jaleco in 1999–2000.
Reception
[edit]Reception
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRankings | 65%[2] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 6.25/10[3][a] |
| Famitsu | 24/40[4] |
| Game Informer | 7/10[5] |
| GameFan | 72%[6] |
| GameSpot | 6.9/10[7] |
| IGN | 8/10[8] |
| Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine |   [9] |
| PlayStation: The Official Magazine | [10] |
The game received mixed reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[2] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of 24 out of 40.[4] GamePro said of the game, "though not exceptional, Vanark's clever combination of disparate elements is worth experiencing—mainly as a rental."[11][b]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Four critics of Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the game each a score of 6.5/10, 5.5/10, 6/10, and 7/10.
- ^ GamePro gave it 4/5 for graphics, sound, control, and fun factor.
References
[edit]- ^ IGN staff (April 10, 2000). "The Games of April". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ a b "Vanark for PlayStation". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on May 1, 2019. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ Davison, John; Johnston, Chris; Hager, Dean; Chou, Che (May 2000). "Vanark" (PDF). Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 130. Ziff Davis. p. 152. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ a b "宇宙機動ヴァンアーク [PS]". Famitsu (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ McNamara, Andy; Fitzloff, Jay; Reiner, Andrew (May 2000). "Vanark". Game Informer. No. 85. FuncoLand. Archived from the original on December 5, 2000. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ Weitzner, Jason "Fury" (January 2000). "Astro Trooper Vanark [Import]". GameFan. Vol. 8, no. 1. Shinno Media. p. 80. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ MacDonald, Ryan (March 31, 2000). "Vanark Review". GameSpot. Red Ventures. Archived from the original on December 30, 2011. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ Bishop, Sam (April 26, 2000). "Vanark". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ MacDonald, Mark (May 2000). "Vanark". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. Vol. 3, no. 8. Ziff Davis. p. 94. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ "Review: Vanark". PSM. No. 34. Imagine Media. June 2000.
- ^ Miss Spell (May 2000). "Vanark" (PDF). GamePro. No. 140. IDG. p. 93. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
External links
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