Vanark

Vanark, known in Japan as Astro Trooper Vanark (宇宙機動ヴァンアーク, Uchūkido Vanāku), is a rail shooter 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)	Rail shooter
Mode(s)	Single-player

Reception

Reception

Aggregate score

Aggregator	Score
GameRankings	65%[2]

Review scores

Publication	Score
Electronic Gaming Monthly	6.25/10[3][a]
Famitsu	24/40[4]
Game Informer	7/10[5]
GameFan	72%[6]
GameSpot	6.9/10[7]
IGN	8/10[8]
Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine	[9]
PlayStation: The Official Magazine	[10]

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

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.