Since its release in 2010, Vanquish, the acclaimed shooter from PlatinumGames, has seen a resurgence in its popularity. According to a recent analysis, following the release of Pragmata, a new title that has been superficially compared to Vanquish, there has been a notable increase in the number of players of the original game.
In recent weeks, Vanquish has experienced a 34.8% increase in concurrent players and a 52.9% increase in the average daily players on Steam.
Two games with great similarities
The comparisons between Vanquish and Pragmata arise mainly from the aesthetics and gameplay of both games, but critics agree that the similarities are superficial. While Pragmata offers a more modern approach, Vanquish stays true to its roots with a straightforward and dynamic action style.
Aside from the increase in the player base, Vanquish has been on sale with a 70% discount on Steam, a factor that has contributed to its intermittent resurgence.
Despite doubts about whether the arrival of Pragmata is the cause of this increase, data from recent months suggests that there is a pattern of consistent interest in the game that transcends its recent release.
