Advent Rising

 PC
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 142 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 116 out of 142
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 142
  3. Negative: 11 out of 142
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  1. KylebJ.
    Mar 4, 2006
    3
    I got this game based on the the feedback here and wished I hadn't. I'm an Orson Scott Card fan so I really wanted to like it--but It's just a terrible game. The psychic powers are so overwhelming they feel like cheats. With several of the powers you can clear the entire screen of baddies once every two seconds or so for the entire game, so the only way to have fun is to I got this game based on the the feedback here and wished I hadn't. I'm an Orson Scott Card fan so I really wanted to like it--but It's just a terrible game. The psychic powers are so overwhelming they feel like cheats. With several of the powers you can clear the entire screen of baddies once every two seconds or so for the entire game, so the only way to have fun is to intentionally weaken yourself. The weapons are unsatisfying and a confusing chore to select. About half the sound effects are flat out missing, so many actions have little impact. The story is kinda cool but VERY lightweight next to Card's novel. I'm all for fans taking on the critics to champion games they like, but the critics got it right with this one. If you're used to playing quality FPSs like H-L2, FEAR, Call of Duty, etc, you'll be sorely disappointed.… Expand
  2. RyanT
    Jul 1, 2009
    3
    The only good thin about the game is the storyline. The gameplay is choppy and riddled with bugs. The developers apparently could not make the decision if it should be an action/adventure game or a FPS. In my opinion most of the bugs that I dealt with should have been found during testing; although Majesco has no way to contact them about said bugs. I spent $10 on the game and I feel like The only good thin about the game is the storyline. The gameplay is choppy and riddled with bugs. The developers apparently could not make the decision if it should be an action/adventure game or a FPS. In my opinion most of the bugs that I dealt with should have been found during testing; although Majesco has no way to contact them about said bugs. I spent $10 on the game and I feel like I have wasted my money.… Expand
  3. Fikthenig
    Jun 18, 2017
    3
    This was a very buggy game. I was also disappointed with the fact that I couldn't use an external controller to play the game with it as well. Big thumbs down. Good Luck Getting it to Function Properly!!!

Awards & Rankings

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#25 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
90
#90 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Play Magazine
    80
    A few rough edges aside, Advent Rising is gaming's latest and most promising future epic. [July 2005, p.74]
  2. IGN
    79
    It brings original ideas and a good dose of personality to a genre that often focuses too much on just shooting people in the face. If you are able to ignore some technical shortcomings and enjoy cut-scenes and character development, this title is worth a look.
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  3. Cheat Code Central
    70
    It's short but it's good. There are some flaws that you need to overlook but there's nothing here that will ruin the entire experience. The lack of a co-op or multi-player modes reduces the replay value but you can go back and experiment with different combinations of powers.
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