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.

Vanark
Developer(s)Bit Town
Publisher(s)Asmik Ace, Jaleco
Platform(s)PlayStation
Release
  • JP: October 7, 1999
  • NA: April 10, 2000[1]
Genre(s)Combat flight simulator
Mode(s)Single-player

Reception

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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

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  1. ^ Four critics of Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the game each a score of 6.5/10, 5.5/10, 6/10, and 7/10.
  2. ^ GamePro gave it 4/5 for graphics, sound, control, and fun factor.

References

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  1. ^ IGN staff (April 10, 2000). "The Games of April". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Vanark for PlayStation". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on May 1, 2019. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b "宇宙機動ヴァンアーク [PS]". Famitsu (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Weitzner, Jason "Fury" (January 2000). "Astro Trooper Vanark [Import]". GameFan. Vol. 8, no. 1. Shinno Media. p. 80. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  7. ^ MacDonald, Ryan (March 31, 2000). "Vanark Review". GameSpot. Red Ventures. Archived from the original on December 30, 2011. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  8. ^ Bishop, Sam (April 26, 2000). "Vanark". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  9. ^ MacDonald, Mark (May 2000). "Vanark". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. Vol. 3, no. 8. Ziff Davis. p. 94. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  10. ^ "Review: Vanark". PSM. No. 34. Imagine Media. June 2000.
  11. ^ Miss Spell (May 2000). "Vanark" (PDF). GamePro. No. 140. IDG. p. 93. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
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