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Rez (Import) drm Game Reviews
Rez (Import)
Critic Score
Metascore: 91 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
9.9 out of 10
based on 4 reviews
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Rez is fast-action shooter that takes you deep into the world's computer network. The "Project K" Network has recently been upgraded to handle the rapid expansion of the information age and the core, known as "Eden," holds the most advanced artificial intelligence the world has ever seen. Unfortunately, Eden cannot handle the ability to create her own thoughts and buckles under the pressure in an existential breakdown. She is lost deep inside the system, and you're the only one that can bring her back online, saving the world from utter chaos. [Sega]

PUBLISHER: Sega
DEVELOPER: United Game Artists
GENRE(S): Action, Shooter
PLAYERS: 1
ESRB RATING:
RELEASE DATE: January 12, 2002

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

100
Total Video Games
If you’ve got both machines I urge you to go for the DC version, not only is it better in the presentation values, it’s also a true testimony to the machine, innovative, technically supreme and yet still offering a sound and rewarding gaming experience.
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95
Cloudchaser
Rez is the first game since "Jet Grind Radio" for the Dreamcast to have this much style just shouting out at you all the time.
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90
Sega X
If you are a fan of the "Star Fox" series, or "Gradius," or simply like a more 'spiritual' feeling in your shoot em ups, this will impress you and suck you in like a giant brain-hoover.
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80
Games Domain
It's quite simply so original that you'll absolutely love it, and play it through with a warm feeling in your stomach, or loathe it to the depths of your being.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 9.9 (out of 10) based on 14 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Konstantin K. gave it a10:
Absolutely incredible.ART!Art and rhytm.Splendor.I don't have the words to describe this game.Just go to Synaesthesia and feel for yourself.

Rick T. gave it a10:
Absolutely stunning!!!! Impossible to describe how fantastically original and innovative this game is.

Pepijn gave it a10:
Pure digital art.

Kyle B. gave it a10:
Sweeeeeeeeet.

Sacha W. gave it a 10:
Simply the best gameplay ever.

Hotpop M. gave it a 10:
A masterpiece. Will one day be regarded as being to videogames what Taxi Driver is to cinema. Innovative, bold and utterly unique.

Spook ... gave it a 10:
Although i havent played it YET, i have managed to get my hands on a PAL version through ebay. Boy am i excited. I'll be one of a handfull to own Rez in Australia. I payed more than my dreamcast is worth to get it though ;). But i know it's worth it. If you can get your hands on a copy, you're one of the lucky few (especialy in Australia). this is video gaming as an artform. Pfft. it's too short? How long can you stare at the mona lisa without blinking? I watched Rez's trailer right through and i couldn't take my eyes away! now the gameplay...

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