The PC version of the game translates the console experience well, offering solid controls for both keyboard/mouse and gamepad users.
The PC port of Vilgax Attacks is often overlooked in favor of console versions (PS2, Wii, DS). However, the PC edition offers distinct advantages:
The catch? The PC version is no longer sold on major digital stores (Steam, GOG, Origin) due to expired licensing. You’ll likely need a physical disc or, more realistically, find a digital archive. This scarcity adds to its “cult classic” status.
Unlike many licensed games of the era that simply rehashed movie plots or created disjointed scenarios, Vilgax Attacks serves as a canonical "lost episode" of the show. The plot is straightforward but effective: Vilgax, Ben's greatest enemy, launches a massive invasion of Earth using a cloaking device to hide his spaceship. ben 10 alien force vilgax attacks pc top
The narrative takes players on a journey beyond Earth, sending Ben and his team to various alien home worlds, including Vulpin (Swampfire’s home) and Terradino (Humungousaur’s home). The voice acting from the original cast—specifically Yuri Lowenthal as Ben—adds a layer of authenticity that fans crave. It feels like an interactive cartoon, a feat that many licensed games fail to achieve.
| Feature | PC | PS2/Wii | PSP | DS | |---------|----|---------|-----|----| | Graphics | Best (HD) | Standard | Lower-res | 2D pixel | | Alien roster | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | | Controls | KB/M + controller | Motion (Wii) / Standard | Standard | Touch screen | | Performance | 60+ FPS possible | 30 FPS | 30 FPS | Variable | | Availability | Rare (physical only) | Common | Uncommon | Common |
The game’s narrative kicks off with a massive invasion. Vilgax, Ben Tennyson's greatest nemesis, launches a full-scale attack on Earth using his massive spaceship, the Chimerian Hammer. To save the planet, Ben, Gwen, and Kevin Levin discover that Vilgax is using a vast energy source to power his ship. The PC version of the game translates the
To stop him, the team embarks on an intergalactic journey. Instead of fighting on Earth, the trio travels to different home planets of Ben’s alien forms to cut off Vilgax's power supply. The story takes a twist when Ben discovers that his old nemesis, Ghostfreak, is pulling the strings behind the scenes.
You don’t play as every alien from the show, but the selection is smart:
Each alien has a unique moveset including light attacks, heavy attacks, a special ability, and an Ultimate attack. Switching aliens mid-combo is fluid and essential for breaking enemy shields. The catch
Unlike later Ben 10 games, Vilgax Attacks allows players to unlock and switch between 10 alien forms on the fly (PC version uses hotkeys 1–0). Top-rated aliens by utility:
| Alien | Ability Type | PC Control Efficiency | |-------|--------------|------------------------| | Swampfire | Fire/Plant AoE | High (mouse-aimed projectiles) | | Big Chill | Flight/Ice | Excellent (flight toggles with spacebar) | | Humongousaur | Strength/Size increase | Moderate (slow but powerful) | | Echo Echo | Sonic clones | High (clone positioning via mouse) | | Jetray | Speed/Air combat | Very High (smooth mouse-aimed lasers) | | Spidermonkey | Wall-crawling/web | High (precision web targeting) | | Chromastone | Energy absorption/beams | Excellent for boss fights | | Brainstorm | Electric puzzles | Medium (puzzle-specific) | | Goop | Acid/liquid movement | Low (awkward on keyboard) | | Cannonbolt | Rolling attack | High (momentum-based) |
Ben 10: Alien Force – Vilgax Attacks is an action-adventure video game developed by Papaya Studio and published by D3 Publisher. Released in 2010 for multiple platforms (including Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PSP, Wii, and PC), the PC version is a direct port of the console/PSP builds. The game serves as a canonical sequel to the first Ben 10: Alien Force game and an interlude between seasons 1 and 2 of the Ben 10: Alien Force animated series.
This report focuses specifically on the PC version’s top features, performance, gameplay mechanics, and critical standing.