Voodoo Vince: Remastered

Critic reviews

• CCOGconnected

  Nicholas Plouffe · Apr 21, 2017

  8.0

  Regardless of whether or not you played the original, Voodoo Vince: Remastered is absolutely worth picking up. It’s got a low price tag, a decent campaign, and plenty of collectibles to keep anyone satisfied. If you’ve been waiting for Yooka-Laylee but can’t quite afford it right now, then this could definitely be the game to tide you over.

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• ZZTGD

  Ken McKown · Apr 21, 2017

  8.0

  There are lots of antiquated systems in Voodoo Vince – it is a product of its time. I could complain about how the developers should have taken the time to fix these issues, but I am a realist. This game is $14.99, and by all intents and purposes, likely would never have gotten a second chance without some love from a few big name executives at Microsoft. That said none of its issues deterred from my enjoyment. Vince is a great character, and for the price this game delivers exactly what I wanted from it: a chance to play it again without digging out my original Xbox.

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• HGHardcore Gamer

  James Cunningham · Apr 20, 2017

  7.0

  While Voodoo Vince Remastered isn’t a classic of the platforming genre, it’s still very good. The levels are well designed, the Louisiana setting is unique, and if the humor tends to wander to fart jokes a bit too often, it still manages to be entertaining. It takes a while to warm up to Vince as a character but he grows on you as the adventure continues, and Kosmo is an entertainingly ridiculous villain. The kid-friendly tone doesn’t prevent Voodoo Vince from pulling out the challenge near the end, making for a satisfying conclusion to the 8-10 hour journey.

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• GGameSpew

  Rich · Apr 19, 2017

  7.0

  If you don’t mind the dated visuals and a few niggling camera issues, Voodoo Vince: Remastered is well worth a look if you haven’t sampled it before, simply for its unique theme and varied gameplay. Those with fond memories of playing it on the original Xbox may even want to consider picking it up thanks to its bargain price, even if only to show those last few levels who’s the boss once and for all!

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• HPHey Poor Player

  I. Coleman · Apr 18, 2017

  7.0

  And that’s it, really. Voodoo Vince Remastered is far too short and far too shallow to merit much more of a review. Looking back, I enjoyed my time with the game, more or less, but unfortunately the technical issues and the laziness of the remaster are hard to look past. If you’re a die-hard fan of platformers, eager to play everything the genre has to offer, than you might find that the jazzy music and whimsical charm of Voodoo Vince Remastered is just what the (witch) doctor ordered. But for everyone else, you really should just play Yooka-Laylee.

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• IIGN

  Leif Johnson · Apr 17, 2017

  7.2

  Voodoo Vince's action doesn't deviate much from the standard conventions of early 21st-century platformers, but its jazzy music and bizarre New Orleans look render it a memorable experience. With modernized textures, resolution, aspect ratio, and frame rate, this remastered version updates Vince for a new generation, and hopefully ensures he won't get buried like he was in his former incarnation as an Xbox exclusive.

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