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Ring of Red ps2 Game Reviews
Ring of Red
Critic Score
Metascore: 82 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
9.8 out of 10
based on 15 reviews
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PUBLISHER: Konami
DEVELOPER: KCE Studios
GENRE(S): Strategy
PLAYERS: 1
ESRB RATING: T (Teen)
RELEASE DATE: March 15, 2001

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
Daily Radar
Definitely a cut about the rest. Not only is it one of the best console-based strategy games of all time, it also shows a level of quality that is lacking in many PS2 titles.
91
Core Magazine
Behind the striking visual façade lies a deep strategy game, enhanced by the interesting addition of ground troops and solid interfaces for both the real-time and turn-based components.
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90
Hot Games
A game that’s easy to get into and fairly simple to play but that’s heavy on both strategy and skill – a rare combination.
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87
GameSpy
With many new elements to the strategy genre, RoR will be loved by many, while others accustomed to usual strategy gameplay will grow into it.
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85
IGN
A very satisfying strategy experience. I recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone who enjoyed the "Front Mission" series or "Carnage Heart," and other wargaming fans should get a kick out of it as well, both its combat system and the involved world-building that surrounds it.
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80
Happy Puppy
Winning Ring of Red could take nearly as long as quashing a real world war, but hey, at least it's a nuclear blast all the way up to that pesky peace declaration.
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80
Electric Playground
Fans of anime should rejoice in the story, and those looking for a strategic level game for the PlayStation 2 will no doubt be captivated by this intense title.
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80
Yahoo! Games
A solid title, featuring a believable and interesting storyline, plenty of missions to work through, and even good graphics. However, it can get very tedious at times, testing the patience of the most tolerant of gamers.
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79
GameSpot
Easily the best strategy game out on the PS2 at this time, not to mention one of the more inventive to ever grace a console.
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76
My Gamer
Being time consuming, this game may not be for the passive gamer, but for anyone who is willing to put in the energy, Ring of Red will provide a rich experience filled with both great tactics and a wonderful story.
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75
GamerWeb Sony
A great design with a hint of innovation and style, and enough strategy to make you grow new brain cells.
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70
GamePro
Despite slow and repetitive gameplay and the lack of a compelling story, the premise is cool and the low-tech mech shootouts are tense. Ring of Red will be hypnotically fun to some and sleep-inducing to others; rent first.
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70
All Game Guide
Incorporates many elements familiar to the genre in different ways, and wraps them all in an intriguing story that gives this game its own distinct feel.
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70
PSX Nation
One of the best action strategy games I have ever played.
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67
Game Revolution
ROR offers decent strategy elementis and is easy to understand, but the gameplay crawls and may be a turn-off for even the most hardcore strategy buff.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 9.8 (out of 10) based on 6 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Robert R. gave it a 10:
This is an excellent strategy game. It takes us to an alternate reality where AFWs exist. I think this would captivate most strategy fans.

A. Cameron gave it a 10:
This is the best game ever.

Stephen D. gave it a 9:
This game is a masterpiece of RPG/RTS combination. O.K. the translation is rubbish, and the inclusion of movies for your characters instead of hand drawn pictures would have been better, but the gameplay is solid enough to hold the game up (along with the cool WW2 images with mechs in them. Top class!)

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