BloodRayne does not skimp on firearms. There are a decent variety of pistols, rifles, shoguns, machine guns and even rocket launchers. A nice ability while you are feeding is that you can use your guns that auto-aim to continue to wipe out the enemy. At times this combination of feeding and shooting can almost make the game too easy.

Have I mentioned the Nazis? Gotta hate those guys. Next to the undead, they have to be the most killed group in video game history. Well, keep the body count going here as there is plenty of Nazi scum to slice, dice, shoot and bite. Speaking of biting, being a vampire BloodRayne needs to feed on blood, and even Nazis blood works. Feeding is the easiest way of regaining your strength and it is simple to do. One of the nastier weapons is a harpoon that you shoot and snag a bad guy with and then drag him toward you. Once he arrives it’s time to put the bib on and start snacking. The sound effects while BloodRayne is feeding can only be described as a cross between sensual and disturbing. Beside the Nazis, which actually look rather silly, there are some very creepy spider-like creatures and a host of other undeads to destroy. The bosses provide a decent challenge, but really nothing too difficult.

As far as weaknesses of the game go there are not that many. At times the camera can get you into some unfortunate situations where you are being hit but cannot tell by whom. The controls are fairly tight once you get past the learning curve.

In The End, This Game Hath Been Rated: 81%.  All-in-all BloodRayne is a surprisingly good game where you get to be a sexy vampire and kill lots of Nazis. It doesn’t seem to take itself too seriously, yet it provides some good gaming. Nothing bad in that...

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