Vampire Night
Vampire Night is the latest GunCon 2 offering from Namco, but does this crypt killer match up to Time Crisis 2?
Vampire Night wants to be the PlayStation 2?s House of the Dead, but it lacks creativity and spooky bite. Granted, gun games don?t require a deep narrative, but this shooter doesn?t even try; it?s strictly by-the-numbers fare: aim, shoot, reload, repeat. Although it tries to mimic House of the Dead, Night comes off more like Crypt Killer. As a monster/vampire killer (armed with a gun?go figure), you blast through six bland Chapters loaded with monsters and capped by a boss. The game provides some replay value with a Special mode?where you can find secret areas, collect silver, and purchase new ammunition and items?along with various Training exercises, but this is hardly a game you?ll play for days on end. Interested parties?or those seeking a thorough trigger-finger workout?should check it out with a rental.