Russian Attack
A terrorist organization fries San Francisco from orbit using a microwave emitter.
The Boss
The heinous attack by Russian terrorists prompts the sitting US president—a Hillary Clinton-like political figure who is voiced by Batman's Lee Meriwether—to send a crack team of Aliens-inspired space marines to battle the enemy.
The ARS Armor
Joining the space marines is Sam Gideon, a DARPA soldier who wears the experimental Augmented Reaction Suit (ARS).
Take Cover
Like many modern third-person shooters, Vanquish has a cover system that lets you drop and pop at will.
Time to Boost
Vanquish's gameplay lets you boost from cover to cover, or in or out of danger. It gives the shooting action a more thrilling, high-speed vibe.
Space Marines
These are the band of brothers that accompany you into battle. If you revive a fallen soldier, you receive a random item drop. That can be a weapon or additional health.
Boss Battles
Vanquish's bosses are tough as nails, but you can take them down using creative offensive tactics.
Graphics Settings
Vanquish has decent number of graphics options, including HDR support.