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This game is a fun change from oridnary Xbox fare, and may remind you of Hunter: The Reckoning. It is simple, has plenty of action and a very adult theme which is by far the real selling point of the game.

The GOOD:
- Simple, jump-in-and-play design.
- The controller setup works fine, and the character is responsive.
- Good assortment of weapons, though very little ammunition will make you rely on your blades.
- Good use of multiple "view" modes, including a "dialated perception" much like Max Paynes "Bullet Time".
- Adult themed, and doesn't skimp on the gore.
- Who doesn't love killing Nazi's?
- As a half-vampire, Rayne can regain life by feeding on targets.

The BAD:
- The Graphics/Sounds are not all together bad, but not the game's strong point either. The graphics really suffer on character close-ups of anyone but Rayne.
- The game is far too short.
- Not enough Ammo in the guns.
- Some sequences are just too easy.

The UGLY:
- Weak storyline (not that it matters in a game this simple)

This game hooked me from the beginning, with Bloodrayne's wonderfully gory attacks and blinding speed.

My friends felt the animation was choppy but changed their mind when they actually played the game themselves. The animation might appear choppy to someone observing (not playing) the game but once you grab the controller you realize it is because Bloodrayne is so incredibly fast.

The controls were easy for me, a long time Halo player, to master, especially because the left joystick controls movement and the right joystick controls where you are looking, a control scheme I feel more games (such Crimson Sea and Buffy, which use a crazy left joystick+left trigger to strafe control scheme) should use.

Her ability to slow down time is crucial since she is so fast. I played one of the most hectic levels in that mode the entire time to dodge every bullet and to optimize her attacks.

The game also has many bosses that have a single weakness you have to discover while fighting them.

And of course, killing Nazis is a favorite past time of nearly every FPS gamer!

In summary, Bloodrayne is very playable and rewards you with lots of blood and guts flying everywhere, with Bloodrayne herself making funny comments to people as she's slicing them up.

I highly recommend this game. XBOX magazine gave it a low score, so I don't really listen to Francesca Reyes' opinions anymore.

This game is great! The graphics, the beggining. Whoa! The button handling is the best! It is a 10/10 in my voting scale. You can choose between third and first person. This game is great. Please, please BUY IT!