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7.4 out of 10

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  • Summary: In Advent Rising, a common legend pervades the galaxy--that one day humans will deliver the universe. Many view humans as the messiah, a symbol of hope, or fantastical creatures, but the Seekers view them as enemies that must be destroyed. In third- and first-person points of view, you'll realize what it means to be truly human as you delve into an intergalactic saga. Advent Rising sets you on an action-packed adventure where you'll develop superhuman powers, wield an arsenal of high-tech weapons, and command a vast array of futuristic vehicles.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 50
  3. Negative: 4 out of 50
  1. Gamezilla!
    90
    Ultimately, all of these elements, gameplay, visual design, and even an orchestral soundtrack, are all brought together to support an ambitious narrative that starts with the opening of the game, and doesn't end even once the credits roll. In one word, the story in this game is compelling.
  2. GamingTrend
    72
    The graphics engine never really received enough attention to smooth it out, nor did the sound system. The control system is ambitious and unique but just doesn't pan out either.
  3. Game Revolution
    42
    Like a luxury car with a rusted engine or a fudge sundae made with frozen yogurt, Advent Rising is a study in untapped potential. Although the core gameplay and concepts are really good, the package is marred by execution errors left and right.

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  1. Positive: 31 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 44
  3. Negative: 10 out of 44
  1. NaviarW.
    10
    Advent Rising has flaws but, Overall. This is one of the greatist games of all time. The Score is arguably, better then Halo. The story is one of love, action, belief and responsibility. Most deffinetly up there with The Matrix, Star Wars and other greats. the gameplay is where the game falls. Although it has the best lock-on system I have ever played, it is lock-on. But I think the game picks itself back up and keeps going because of its pace. The fact that you change weapons and special abilitys and to duel wiled them, dozens of combinations are possible. This game was ahead of, not only it's time but, it's generation. Just look at games comming out later this year and games comming out next year. Stranglehold, Uncharted, Fracture, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed! Advent Rising is my favorite game of all time and the sadest thing to happen in video game history, for me, is the cancellation of the rest of the Advent Trilogy.… Expand
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  2. LordKinoda
    6
    Potential. That's definently the best word to describe this game. Unfortunately it doesn't reach it's fullest. The story is definently awesome, and might just be enough to hold you over for dealing with the games annoying flaws. The framerate gets to be seriously annoying at some points in the game, and the action could of been handled better, mostly the targeting system. It was a good try at something new, but ultimately didn't have enough polish. It feels as though the developers were super rushed or something and put out an unfinished game. Alot of the mechanics are just too buggy. I think if they had given the game another six months or so for fine tuning, it could of been in the top 20 games of all time for sure. As I said, the story and what grahics you are allowed to perceive without framerate issues are the best things about the game. If you're a sci-fi junkie like myself, you might be able to muddle through the game just to enjoy the story. The game definently sets it up like this is going to be the first chapter in a trilogy, or maybe a big series of games. I know I would of been chomping at the bit for them to come out with a sequel with more spit and polish. Who knows, maybe they wil some day. As it stands, all I'll say is the one word I stared my review with. Potential.… Expand
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  3. Elijah
    4
    Simply put Advent Rising is massively dissapointing. I was very excited about finally playing this game and hoped Orson Scott Card's involvement would make a difference, was i ever wrong. The story was no were near as good as i thought it would be. The way the action gets started is quite stupid. Good aliens meet with "amazing" humans regret to inform them that there all going to be killed in a day or two and that there sorry. Humans go oh well and leave and the main character says "Well except for finding out the human race is doomed i'd say that went well" HA HA HA that's clever! And there's a lot more stupid lines to but i wouldn't want to ruin the game for you. Then true predictable fashion the "Seekers" show up out of nowhere and start blowing shit up, real tantalizing. Then the fight begins! The flaws with game besides the story hmmm this could take awhile. For one thing the graphics are mediocore and the character models are terrible and incredibly repetive. You can duel wield weapons and have a fun time holding the trigger button until the "seekers" die. The aiming system is stupid and will cause frustration. The powers you get help a little bit but your basically doing the same thing throughout the whole game and it's really not very difficult at all once you get your powers. The vehicle controls are horrendous and you'll often find yourself driving off mountains and falling in rivers constantly and flipping over every other second. Advent Rising is a massive letdown on every level in fact the only thing i like about the game was the music. Advent Rising isn't worth buying even from the bargain bin. I don't know if the sequel could possibly fix all of Advent's problems.… Expand
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