Xbox-exclusive action-adventure based on the cult TV series. Fluid and satisfying combat, characters and dialogue faithful to the series. One of the best TV series-based games of its generation. A must for Buffy fans and memorable Xbox exclusive.
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Category
Action Adventure1 player12+
Description
Buffy Summers defends Sunnydale against a millennium-old vampire and his army of creatures in this adaptation of the TV series. Published by Electronic Arts, released in 2002 in the United States and in 2003 in Europe. Features around twelve levels set in iconic locations from the show, a dynamic combat system, and the original voices of the show's cast.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾5,7 GB📅18/08/2002
Published by Electronic Arts
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Xbox) price, value & rarity
2002 Xbox-exclusive action game drawn from the cult series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, published by EA and praised for its faithfulness to the world and a script written with input from writers close to the show. American version of this title turned reference among TV-to-game adaptations, it remains the most accessible. Desirability rests on the lasting aura of the Buffy license and on the Xbox-exclusive status, sought by series fans and lovers of narrative action.
Is Buffy the Vampire Slayer still worth playing in 2026?
An action adventure from The Collective drawn from the cult series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer casts the Slayer in snappy combat blending punches, stakes and the environment to impale vampires before they rise again. The fidelity to the show's world, the cast's original voices and the biting humour win over fans. The repetitiveness and a dated camera weigh. A brawler to recommend for Buffy fans and lovers of 2000s television action with its spirit well rendered.
