Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

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  • Summary: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance brings the infamous Metal Gear franchise into new territory by delivering a novel action experience. Coupling development teams at Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, Revengeance was made with the goal of providing players with a fresh synergetic experienceMetal Gear Rising: Revengeance brings the infamous Metal Gear franchise into new territory by delivering a novel action experience. Coupling development teams at Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, Revengeance was made with the goal of providing players with a fresh synergetic experience that combines the best elements of pure action and epic storytelling, all within the expansive Metal Gear universe. The game introduces Raiden as the lead character; a young soldier transformed into a half-man, half-machine cyborg ninja, equipped with a high-frequency katana blade and a soul fueled by revenge.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 61
  3. Negative: 3 out of 61
  1. Guardian
    Feb 19, 2013
    100
    The Metal Gear myth has never before appeared so agile, fresh and youthful, but more than the setting its Platinum's virtuoso coders that shine throughout, the object slicing a marvel of high-speed 3D manipulation. A technical masterpiece, Rising offers a funfair ride approximation of Konami's brooding series, but one with more than enough capacity for the Bayonetta veteran to express their dexterous expertise.
  2. Polygon
    Feb 19, 2013
    90
    Platinum Games has done something incredibly rare: honoring a beloved series while successfully broadening its reach into a whole new genre.
  3. Gamer.no
    Feb 26, 2013
    90
    An exhilarating experience that beats home just what kind of masters Platinum Games are at what they do. One of the best action games in years, and one that will stay with you for a very long time.
  4. Giant Bomb
    Feb 19, 2013
    80
    A thrilling and engaging experience. The swordplay is fun, and it's really fascinating to see the different spots where either Kojima's or Platinum's signature styles shine through. It also has a wild final confrontation that shows elements of both.
  5. XGN
    Mar 6, 2013
    80
    It's such a shame that the singleplayer takes just a few hours to complete. Because it's a fantastic game to play, probably the best hack and slash title in a science fiction setting. Raiden shows us how cool he is.
  6. Games Master UK
    Mar 24, 2013
    75
    Its shortness will dissuade many, but cut deeper and an innovative parry system impresses. [Apr 2013, p.70]
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  7. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Feb 19, 2013
    30
    For a series known for having some of the most memorable villains and boss fights in video game history, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance has some of the most pathetic, bland villains I’ve seen. I didn’t fear them for being ferocious, I feared them because I knew how poorly designed each fight was and how infuriating the next one would be.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 160 out of 222
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 222
  3. Negative: 23 out of 222
  1. charlie1234
    Feb 19, 2013
    10
    this game proves once again that platinum can make an over the top crazy action game its a great spin off to a great series. if mgs fans dontthis game proves once again that platinum can make an over the top crazy action game its a great spin off to a great series. if mgs fans dont like it there is ground zeroes to look forward to but in the mean time you can enjoy this crazy fuelled game… Expand
  2. Caso69
    May 2, 2013
    10
    Metal Gear Rising: Reveangeance is one of the most epic games of 2013 and my entry into the Metal Gear franchise, even though Metal gearMetal Gear Rising: Reveangeance is one of the most epic games of 2013 and my entry into the Metal Gear franchise, even though Metal gear Rising is shorter than i expected it is a awesome game worthy a purchase and also slo-mo slice and dice, if you want a great hack and slash game i recommend this game… Expand
  4. SoldierOfGod
    Mar 22, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. I'm not much of a hack and slash fan but this one captivated me with its incredible soundtrack,One of the best games I have ever played. I'm not much of a hack and slash fan but this one captivated me with its incredible soundtrack, frenetic gameplay and the best graphics I've ever seen on a PS3. It's true that this game is short but that's a positive aspect nowadays as you can buy this game for 20 bucks and it has very good replayability. Also, the story is very good and does not include absurd collectibles or tedious side quests to extend the length of the game.… Expand
  5. Jaleo
    Jan 12, 2017
    8
    Platinum games know how to do this kind of games. I must admit I was skeptical about this game after I tried the demo when it came out.Platinum games know how to do this kind of games. I must admit I was skeptical about this game after I tried the demo when it came out. Before, when Kojima presented it as teaser/trailer, I was hyped. But then they showed those vids and the game looked so silly... Well, it was quite the fun game after I played MGSV (THAT one was so frustrating, so with MGRR I could unleash that anger lol). I'd never imagine that after more than 10 years I had played the first DMC1 on PS2, I'd loved this kind of game. Damn, I admit it completed it as many times I have completed MGS2 and 3 (on every difficulty mode). And yet, I won't dominate the game! Still a noob. The story and characters don't have the charisma of other MGS games (and I'm missing some classic characters in here but well :< ), but it's still fun, at times frustrating, but fun. Wished it had more alternative ways to go through it. On the other hand, I'm so tired of sandboxes and open worlds, that sometimes I don't mind a corridor game. It lets you focus on the main purpose. Graphics are correct, the sword is very addicting, and the music is awesome too, you gotta love those songs. A bit gorey at times, but oh well :P this is not infiltration anymore!… Expand
  6. Aleph
    Mar 9, 2013
    8
    I made a video review for this game, which you can check out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x2-ZU0K2VI

    The good: -Fun -The best    I made a video review for this game, which you can check out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x2-ZU0K2VI

    The good:
    -Fun
    -The best animation I've seen in a game
    -Amazing character designs
    -Music

    The bad:
    -Camera gets wonky
    -The dialogue sucks
    -Voice acting is mediocre    … Expand
  7. AsboXFlemzo
    Nov 20, 2013
    7
    Its not bad, its not something a casual gamer could play. Its full of bad design choices that even a hardcore gamer cant overcome. When youIts not bad, its not something a casual gamer could play. Its full of bad design choices that even a hardcore gamer cant overcome. When you have to fight 3 bosses without a single healing potion given you cut out everyone but the top players of action games. I started on normal as i do any game. It was so punishingly hard and controls weren't explained at all(i got to sam without even using dodge or parry), unless you play a very disjointed tutorial. Stealth is a joke they added cause its near impossible. Everyone but the character sam are forgettable or stupid. It makes you feel like Raiden is the weakest character in metal gear because every fight is to much for him. Well he wasn't liked by fans and sure wont be many fans for this game. Anyway the graphic music and some scenes i will remember. But this is bargin bin purchase. I wont allow Armstrong to live in my game library.… Expand
  8. THUnder222
    Feb 26, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 4 hours long hack and slash game. Don't listen to the Platinum drones. It has no redeeming value other than Mistral.… Expand

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