When comparing Xevious vs Rez, the Slant community recommends Rez for most people. In the question“What are the best and the most revolutionary games of all time?” Rez is ranked 93rd while Xevious is ranked 97th. The most important reason people chose Rez is:
Among one of the first console games that [optionally came with a vibrator](https://www.engadget.com/2006/07/26/rezs-trance-vibrator-not-sexual/).
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Pros
Pro First TV ad in North America
It wasn't the very first vertically scrolling shooter, but to differentiate itself it was the first game that was featured in a TV ad in North America. This really helped increase its public interest, and was revolutionary at the time setting precedent for the game ads we see on TV today
Pro Very detailed landscapes for the time
As your ship is flying over the landscape, the landscapes can eventually change from one scene to another. Some of the landscapes are heavily forested areas, and others are airbase themed. This helps give each of the 16 areas a different and unique feel.
Pro Used a vibrator
Among one of the first console games that optionally came with a vibrator.
Pro Great DJ based soundtrack
Perhaps one of the very first games with a soundtrack composed by professional DJs.