VIP

About

VIP is an action-packed game set in a stylized version of Los Angeles where players take on the role of a bodyguard working for a high-profile agency. The game blends driving, shooting, and brawling in a single-player campaign focused on protecting clients and thwarting criminals. Missions involve chases, combat, and quick-time events, all wrapped in a campy, over-the-top tone. Gameplay shifts between vehicle segments and hand-to-hand combat, with an emphasis on fast-paced sequences and exaggerated set pieces. The game launched in 2001 and was one of the first to feature Pamela Anderson as a voice actor, a novelty at the time. Its genre-hopping approach and celebrity tie-ins drew attention, though reviews noted its shallow mechanics and dated visuals. With a 52/100 Metacritic score, it remains a curiosity for fans of early 2000s arcade-style action. The blend of racing, shooting, and brawling still feels ambitious, if uneven, and the game’s neon-soaked aesthetic has since taken on a retro charm.

Storyline

Here's your shot to team up with bombshell bodyguard Vallery Irons (Pamela Anderson) and the crime-bustin' specialists at V.I.P.! Hollywood's premier plastic surgeon has been snatched by a murderous mobster, and Val needs some cover.