RAGE

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  1. DoctorPazuzu
    May 7, 2012
    9
    All bugs aside, this is a damn fun game. I find it sad how so many people hated it, and while I can see why, I myself thought it was really fun. The shooting is solid, the ai is good, the new engine (while buggy, derp) is fun and done pretty well. Nice job, ID, just make sure Rage 2 is better cared for.
  2. kriskizlyk
    May 1, 2012
    2
    Oh my lord....this game was so bad. I kept playing to actually see if the game would get...same effect as Crysis...nope...greatly disappointing. The ending...wow...I will give it a solid 2 because the graphics had their moments. Whoever bought the collectors edition, I feel sorry for you.
  3. Certate0
    Apr 30, 2012
    7
    A lot of complaints here seem to be about graphical problems. My PC is a riduculous beast so I have never had so much as a pixel out of place. When Doom 3 came out, no one could run it, same with crysis. I think it's unfair to nock off points for this. I wanted so much to like this game, I couldn't wait to get my hands on it and once it was mine I was suitably impressed with the detailedA lot of complaints here seem to be about graphical problems. My PC is a riduculous beast so I have never had so much as a pixel out of place. When Doom 3 came out, no one could run it, same with crysis. I think it's unfair to nock off points for this. I wanted so much to like this game, I couldn't wait to get my hands on it and once it was mine I was suitably impressed with the detailed landscape. I thought the people and the weapons looked average. The racing aspect was irritating to me, it was a little too sloppy to have any real point. The ideas behind the game are good, and I applaud ID for doing something different, it's just that, somethings missing. Cant quite put my finger on it. There are plenty of annoying console things, but that doesn't worry me. As I play, I keep thinking, thats cool or I like that or wow that looks great, but I don't seem to be having any fun. My friends are over 30 gaming veterans and they loved it, so please make up your own mind. Not worth the bad reviews here, but worth a look… Expand
  4. trek554
    Apr 20, 2012
    2
    an ok game to play but horrible low res graphics break the immersion. at first I thought I could look past the graphics but the more I play, the more they bother me.
  5. kha0sman
    Apr 15, 2012
    0
    Let's see, where to start with this console ported crap... First, I couldn't play this game for many months after its release simply because one of the beginning areas wouldn't load for me, and even after they patched this up the game has severe issues that hinder gameplay such as extreme stuttering and ridiculous screen tearing, the texture popping and textures in general are terrible,Let's see, where to start with this console ported crap... First, I couldn't play this game for many months after its release simply because one of the beginning areas wouldn't load for me, and even after they patched this up the game has severe issues that hinder gameplay such as extreme stuttering and ridiculous screen tearing, the texture popping and textures in general are terrible, gameplay is really bland, and honestly, don't waste your money, a free game is better than this console ported junk.… Expand
  6. bedsidetrash
    Apr 5, 2012
    0
    I assumed that technical issues would be resolved by now, so I bought it. Turns out I was wrong. I have a gtx 570 but apparently that isn't good enough to run the game without texture problems.
  7. drachehexe
    Apr 5, 2012
    5
    Rage is, to say the least, a disappointing game. From what we've come to expect from iD this game is horrible when it comes to the quality we're used to. That being said Rage isn't a terrible game, merely a mediocre one. It's fun enough to play through if you bought it on sale but certainly not a full price game. Can't say I dig the new engine and their use of "streaming" textures orRage is, to say the least, a disappointing game. From what we've come to expect from iD this game is horrible when it comes to the quality we're used to. That being said Rage isn't a terrible game, merely a mediocre one. It's fun enough to play through if you bought it on sale but certainly not a full price game. Can't say I dig the new engine and their use of "streaming" textures or whatever it is. Still, I had fun shooting up stuff in the game and driving is pretty ok. Nothing horribly wrong with this game, but nothing to brag about either.… Expand
  8. hodub
    Apr 3, 2012
    7
    Main letdowns were occasional crashes throughout the game, a weak ending, and Steam users have to download a special file separately to even run the game. Aside from the initial technical difficulties, the graphics are solid and there is decent gameplay, though many missions feel too short. However, players can take on missions in whatever order they choose, they can compete in vehicleMain letdowns were occasional crashes throughout the game, a weak ending, and Steam users have to download a special file separately to even run the game. Aside from the initial technical difficulties, the graphics are solid and there is decent gameplay, though many missions feel too short. However, players can take on missions in whatever order they choose, they can compete in vehicle races, and play other minigames. No level-up system, however there are a variety of upgrades for weapons, vehicles, armor, and item schematics. Most weapons have multiple ammo types. Plus there are multiple ways to earn cash and items (just be sure not to blow up Bandits or Authority soldiers with explosives if you want to snag their loot). Not a bad game overall (once you circumvent the bugs), but don't expect the next best thing in the gaming industry.… Expand
  9. nico9julio
    Apr 2, 2012
    2
    I was expecting a story. Everything is scripted so obvious. Really boring. Disappointing. The IA is so dumb...
    Every mission is essentialy the same over and over again.
  10. StNowhere
    Apr 1, 2012
    5
    A game that tries too hard to be "Fallout 3 meets Borderlands" falls short on both accounts. The game is absolutely gorgeous, but that doesn't do much to save it from its short single-player experience and uninspired plot. I really tried to like this one, but in the end, I was seriously underwhelmed.
  11. totem
    Mar 28, 2012
    6
    Rage features an incredible new game engine married to an uninspired implementation that resolutely ignores many important revolutions in fps gameplay. //First, the potential for the new engine, id Tech5, is amazing. Graphically, the world of Rage is ultra-realistic, and stands toe-to-toe with Crytek's engines that drive the Crysis titles. Also, Rage's enemies behave in unique andRage features an incredible new game engine married to an uninspired implementation that resolutely ignores many important revolutions in fps gameplay. //First, the potential for the new engine, id Tech5, is amazing. Graphically, the world of Rage is ultra-realistic, and stands toe-to-toe with Crytek's engines that drive the Crysis titles. Also, Rage's enemies behave in unique and intelligent ways: foes advance on your position while utilizing covering fire, or swing from rafters with acrobatic agility. Finally, the physics of Rage allow for a plethora of death animations depending on your weapon choice and targeting. All of this adequately demonstrates what the engine can achieve and might still accomplish in future games. //Rage's particular implementation of the new game engine, on the other hand, is not so impressive. id ignores a decade of gameplay advances spurred by the Half-Life franchise and the first Crysis. Levels are not only linear in progression, they are essentially one-dimensional in a physical sense, too. Most are simple hallways lined with obstacles on either side that prevent the player from choosing alternate routes through the dungeon. Even the jump ability is virtually useless, since the player rarely can jump on or over boxes, fences, or other objects, drastically reducing any sense of realistic interaction with the environment. In this way, Rage is a big step backward even from the original Doom games. What was id thinking? //Rage is id's first real attempt at writing a storyline that structures gameplay, and here, too, it falls short. Non-player characters are wooden caricatures, and the story offers no possibility for meaningful relationships or allegiances. Dialogue is unimaginative, stereotyped, and predictable. As others have remarked, the characters in the story never rise above their basic roles as facilitators for new missions. //The missions themselves are mostly unrelated jaunts into different areas of the Rage world without an overarching purpose that motivates your endeavors. Rather, your character feels like a mercenary for hire, willing to work for anyone and everyone for the right price. Over the course of these missions, major questions are never answered (I'd say this is a spoiler, except that there's hardly any story to spoil): Who is the "authority"? What do they want? Who is the "resistance"? Why should you work for them? What happened after the asteroid decimated the earth? Why do you have nanobots in your body that quickly heal your wounds? id vastly underestimates its audience if it assumes players will be satisfied by such a thread-bare story. //I suspect Rage was created mostly as a demonstration of the id Tech 5's capabilities so that id can license the game engine to other software developers. The game itself is an uninspired hodgepodge of simplistic scenarios that might have been developed as six or seven different games had id wanted to create an encompassing gaming experience. While I understand id needs to license its new engine for business purposes, there must be other ways to communicate the engine's potential without subjecting players to such underwhelming gameplay and story.… Expand
  12. Nikkistix686
    Mar 17, 2012
    9
    The game IMO was fun, the story was no where near the greatest but the game play itself made up for it. I never got much of an RPG feel from the game from the get go and never got the vibe in the long run either. The game at launch was for sure not worth the price but once the price dropped I believe it is a fair deal. (60 bucks for a game you can finish in about 5-7 hrs) Btw, I was one ofThe game IMO was fun, the story was no where near the greatest but the game play itself made up for it. I never got much of an RPG feel from the game from the get go and never got the vibe in the long run either. The game at launch was for sure not worth the price but once the price dropped I believe it is a fair deal. (60 bucks for a game you can finish in about 5-7 hrs) Btw, I was one of the lucky few that never had a problem with a buggy, or glitch filled game on the release day, mine ran perfectly from the get go.… Expand
  13. e_x_p
    Mar 8, 2012
    6
    As a shooter game, Rage has excelled in most areas: graphics, story, and possibly item variety. But the rush of a PC creation inevitably brings up horrifying issues: constant crashes, cliched quests, overhyped marketing and etc. Is it a fine game to pass by on a boring day, but not something that would grab the interests of a hardcore FPS player.
  14. metacriticFAN
    Mar 4, 2012
    10
    RAGE (Steam PC) Released 2011 Oct (Id / Bethesda) Played 2012 Feb
    Genre: Action and Adventure with racing minigames,
    Overall Score 9.5, Controls 10, Graphics 9, Story 10, Audio 10, DRM Steam only - thank goodness there is no GamesForWindowsLive on this title. I really enjoyed this game; slick and fast first person action, this game pulls you along with story and missions to keep you    RAGE (Steam PC) Released 2011 Oct (Id / Bethesda) Played 2012 Feb
    Genre: Action and Adventure with racing minigames,
    Overall Score 9.5,
    Controls 10,
    Graphics 9,
    Story 10,
    Audio 10,
    DRM Steam only - thank goodness there is no GamesForWindowsLive on this title.

    I really enjoyed this game; slick and fast first person action, this game pulls you along with story and missions to keep you hooked. [Story] A meteor has hit the earth and killed off the humans. You are a survivor thanks to having been dormant in a protected Ark. You emerge from the Ark to find a modern day wild west with The Authority trying to dominate, colonies of survivors, bandits, mutants, cool looking clothes and tattoos ! Comparisons to Borderlands will be inevitable but they are different games - both great. Commerce and construction of in-game items is straight forward, essential and fun - do not miss out - build as many robots as you can and use them when you are outnumbered in the game. This game hits the FPS sweet spot, after 45 hours of game play I really wish there had been more side missions. I am hoping for DLC : )

    [Challenges] There is a main story has missions and in each colony there are side missions to accomplish; racing missions to upgrade your car, commando missions to clean out infested mutant tunnels, item missions to build or acquire special items, snipping missions to defend transactions. On normal difficulty I was able to accomplish 90% of the missions the first time through without a reload - I am OK with that; if you are an FPS dog then turn it up a notch! In FPS sections, the game space and environment is big enough with lots of room for flanking, covering, sniping, run and gun; all the usual elements that we have come to love in FPS. Weapons are awesome - especially the Revolver - quite apropos - construct all items and try them all out. Also, the AI is quite good so get your caffeine; I especially enjoyed the AI behaviour depending on damaged limb and physics of the moment - hilarious ! The end story is weak and kind on makes you feel like Halo2 - suddenly it is over....The physics and the control of the fully upgraded dune buggy in one of the bumpier maps made one minigame race very very very hard, it took me 30 races to take first place, compared to 1-4 for all others!

    [Audience and Skill level] All skills levels will like this Game Smoothie - a juicy blend of Quake4, Borderlands and Fallout 3 in a beautifully painted landscape tall glass ! Run down to the Steam diner and pick it up now !

    [MyPC] i7-2600K 3.4GHz / ASUS Z68 ProGen3 / 8Gig RAM / Radeon 6870 / 1920x1200 / W7 PRO SP1 [Controls] I played with a keyboard and trackball. Keys are easy to remap and show up in the on-screen instructions. Sweet. Controls are tight Tight TIGHT; switching weapons quickly and using the perfect combination as you run and gun is always great fun. This was FPS heaven.
    [Graphics] The game world is simply beautiful, but you will need to use a custom configuration file to make this game playable; find it on the Steam Forum by FusedCore {thanks guy}, it will take you ONLY 10 mins. It amazes me that Id released a game crippled by poor video configurations - but this is a solved issue now. The game never hiccuped after the custom config file: I used the Hi-End config. [Sound] I always play with headphones; voice acting is professional, 3D sound is great, SFX bang on, the music is surprisingly serious and ominous - next time lighten up guys ; )


    [Replay+AlternativeModes] This game has a bunch of co-op only levels {Legend} and multiplayer; I should probably check these out.

    [Children] Adults only, no if ands or buts.

    [MyFavoriteGames] [PC Win7] Rage[PC XP] DeuxExHumanRevolution & TheMissingLink, DeadSpace 1&2, Fallout3, FalloutNewVegas, HalfLife 1&2, Bordelands, BatmanArkumAsylum, AssassinsCreed 1, Magicka, RedFaction, Portal 1&2, FromDust, MrRobot, Sam&MaxSeasons1&2, CulpaInnata, TheSecretOfMonkeyIsland, DreamfallTheLongestJourney, Syberia1&2, CrayonPhysicsDeluxe, DefenseGridTheAwakening, PlantsVsZombies, Prototype, Bioshock1&2, UnrealTournament3, Quake4, [360] AfroSamurai, BrutalLegends [XBOX] HALO, KOTOR1&2, Crackdown, ArmedAndDangerous, AggressiveInline, BeyondGoodAndEvil, DeadOrAlive1&2&3 ExtremeBeachVolleyball, Psychonauts [AppleG4] DeusExMachina, ReturnToZork, Suspended, UnrealTournament, TombRaiderSeries, Suspended [MyUnhappyGames] WorldOfWarcraft {boring} [Born] 1964    … Expand
  15. TrueGamer81
    Mar 3, 2012
    8
    Some people are so stupid. Sure, Rage isn't the best game on the market. And it does have it's faults. But, it is at the very least a good game. Yes, when it was released it had quite a few problems. But all of the bugs have been addressed; the game has been patched multiple times since it's release and plays wonderfully for the most part. If it's not working for you now, it's eitherSome people are so stupid. Sure, Rage isn't the best game on the market. And it does have it's faults. But, it is at the very least a good game. Yes, when it was released it had quite a few problems. But all of the bugs have been addressed; the game has been patched multiple times since it's release and plays wonderfully for the most part. If it's not working for you now, it's either because you're stupid, your PC sucks, or both. I don't have any trouble running the game with my i5 2500k and two 6970s crossfired. I get well over 60fps maxed, and it looks great. The shooting is fantastic. The ballistics engine is lifelike and satisfying. The graphics do look fantastic, although there can be some pop-in from time to time. The story is somewhat forgettable, as is to be expected of this type of game. Well, not so much the story, but the story telling. Going from NPC to NPC running fetch quests can and does get a little old. I will say this about Rage: the story's plot is actually pretty good. The opening sequence of the game is one of the most beautiful and moving openings that I have seen in a while. This game really has a lot going for it. Probably it's biggest strength, even in spite of all of it's shortcomings, is the it's just an absolute blast to play. Wow. Look at all of those 0 scores below. Are you people really that stupid? Look at what the reviewers scored it at on average. That is more like it. And you wonder why game developers NEVER listen to fans. You have no credibility. You're fickle. You are all fickle. Rage, a 0? It is idiots like you that bring down the average score. Instead of being fair, you morons give the game a 0. Why? Because you want your review to make a difference, by God!!! Little pathetic punks. I thought about giving Rage a 10, because in light of all of these false reviews, it needs all of that help it can get. But you know what? I won't. Then I wouldn't be better than you, for I know that reviews should be fair, based on a rational mind. 8.5/10… Expand
  16. ChoicestGames
    Mar 3, 2012
    5
    A buggy, boring, disappointing mess of a game. id Software are really going downhill. The only rage I feel is for buying this game in the first place!
  17. Moononu
    Mar 2, 2012
    0
    Appalling experience, huge disappointment. 2 evenings of trying to get the game working on my laptop. Downloading drivers, game crashing and now I have GL error and can't even start it. Be warned - you will despise yourself if you buy this - the game couldn't have been properly tested as it is just about unplayable on pc.
  18. florianwyler
    Feb 29, 2012
    1
    This game is really bad. The story has a very disappointing ending, the quests and gameplay are repetitive and boring. All in all, not worth the price.
  19. greyghost7414
    Feb 28, 2012
    0
    I am just glad i finally finished, this game is absolutely awful, stuttering video redundant, go here go there game play total letdown I so wanted to love this game tried multiple fixes to no avail DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY, free is still too much to pay for this CRAP!!!!!
  20. rsperryhouse
    Feb 23, 2012
    8
    I purchased this game a while after it came out and after a simple tune up to my graphics card, it was ready to go. I play on a Toshiba Satellite laptop. Experienced no problems except for a very slight rendering problem in some areas. The graphics are amazing, the story is a little shallow, but fun and the ending was somewhat of a bummer, but overall, the game plays well, is interestingI purchased this game a while after it came out and after a simple tune up to my graphics card, it was ready to go. I play on a Toshiba Satellite laptop. Experienced no problems except for a very slight rendering problem in some areas. The graphics are amazing, the story is a little shallow, but fun and the ending was somewhat of a bummer, but overall, the game plays well, is interesting and I will play through again on harder mode. I gave this game an 8 because I think that the story could have been developed a little better and because the ending left me hanging. This is a good FPS and the guns are fun to use, as well as the ammo choices. Didn't care much for the buggy's or driving mechanics of the game but once I was used to them, it was manageable. The voice acting was good if somewhat limited in dialogue but no real complaints. The easter eggs are fun to get and there are a lot of things to to hunt for and find, which i liked.

    The card game is fun. I was a big fan of the card game in FFVIII, so the game in RAGE was acceptable. Overall, a great product and if a sequel comes out, I will buy it.    … Expand
  21. PsychoCritic
    Feb 18, 2012
    7
    Rage is a technical master piece. Its perhaps the most advanced game i have played. The visuals will certainly leave an impression on you. It may be a barren, unforgiving wasteland, but it sure is beautiful. This amazing feature comes from id's new ID TECH 5. IT5 is a wonderful benchmark in the video game industry, although that being said, it does have its problems. Upon load up the game,Rage is a technical master piece. Its perhaps the most advanced game i have played. The visuals will certainly leave an impression on you. It may be a barren, unforgiving wasteland, but it sure is beautiful. This amazing feature comes from id's new ID TECH 5. IT5 is a wonderful benchmark in the video game industry, although that being said, it does have its problems. Upon load up the game, I encountered a barrage of texture problems and I heard many others did too. If you can mange to get your drivers to work like I did, then you should be fine for the rest of the game. Every detail in Rage is perfected with astounding accuracy. From the sewers to the streets, Rage pays a close amount of attention to detail. Even the characters will make you stare in awe for a second, even if they don't carry the plot forward. On that subject, the characters play an important role, at least in the first half. The first half of the game is an involving and interesting story. The characters will make you want to find out more about your mysterious awakening. However, after the big turning point, the plot suddenly becomes bland and generic, to the point where I didn't care anymore. In fact there are several pot points that are mentioned, but never carried out. The ending is so abrupt and short that I didn't even realize I had beaten the game, I though it was just a awkward cut-scene. Through out Rage the are a couple Boss battles, which usually involve a colossal sized mutant. Yet, despite all the build up, there isn't even a sign of a boss at the end, which used to be a tradition in id games. Rage offers a sort-of small multiplayer mode, as compared to other id games which focus primarily on that. There are 2 options, A driving mode where you drive around in your customized buggy and snatch up objectives for points. And the Co-Op mode, where you and one friend run through a section and eliminate all AI enemies. The multiplayer is fun, but ultimately didn't last for me. I ended up beating all of the Co-Op missions and got bored of the driving.

    Rage is a fun shooter. id software made an impressive comeback in the FPS genre that they created. The environments are gorgeous and the gameplay is superb. Although its plot and character flaws are a real issue, the majority of the game is fun and interesting. I very much look forward to a sequel with improved mechanics.    … Expand
  22. logan_james54
    Feb 17, 2012
    6
    I felt somehow frustrated with Rage, after all I had a lot of expectations from it. The gameplay is smooth, the graphics are amazing, very polished indeed and technically it's all what we've heard about it, but the game lacks what it could be better: experience. Even Doom 3 had some experience to offer. It seems id Software's DNA is impregnated all over Rage - it's still an FPS with veryI felt somehow frustrated with Rage, after all I had a lot of expectations from it. The gameplay is smooth, the graphics are amazing, very polished indeed and technically it's all what we've heard about it, but the game lacks what it could be better: experience. Even Doom 3 had some experience to offer. It seems id Software's DNA is impregnated all over Rage - it's still an FPS with very smart enemies and boring linear storyline. I mean it. The racing stuff didn't help so far. Ok, I have not finished the game yet, who knows something will change my mind later. Still, graphics are unique, a must-see. But games are not all about graphics, are they?… Expand
  23. whitespider999
    Feb 17, 2012
    3
    Souless. While in broad strokes the game looks quite pleasing, rage feels like an upscaled mobile phone game. Sometimes making a game simple works, however it only works if you make it original or emotional or inventive. Rage does none of these things. No character has any personality although their asthetics suggest otherwise, the gunplay feels scripted, the enemy ai feels more like anSouless. While in broad strokes the game looks quite pleasing, rage feels like an upscaled mobile phone game. Sometimes making a game simple works, however it only works if you make it original or emotional or inventive. Rage does none of these things. No character has any personality although their asthetics suggest otherwise, the gunplay feels scripted, the enemy ai feels more like an animation routine than ai - The loot is a joke on us. There is no adventure in a world that yells, explore me! And even if you came in simply wanting a plain jane fps of the old days, it still fails to hold up. Shadow warrior, blood, quake 2, you name it, these older first person shooters are more 'involved' than this game. In fact, even duke nukem forever has more to it. The game also runs horribly on pc, uses 90% of 6 cpu's running at 5ghz (making the system requirements... let's see.. 5ghz is about twice that of xbox, so... 10 to 12 times more demanding) and still running into consistent microstutter. Significantly worse than duke nukem forever. And i REALLY hated that game.… Expand
  24. ZootMan
    Feb 17, 2012
    10
    I really, truly mean a 10. This is not a score to cancel out any other score or some misplaced sense of duty to id. I really had a degree of enjoyment with this game that surprised me, especially seeing most people's reaction. Yes, the textures are blurry up close. This is a game that appeals to an art museum perspective, that is, from a distant viewpoint for the greatest reaction. I findI really, truly mean a 10. This is not a score to cancel out any other score or some misplaced sense of duty to id. I really had a degree of enjoyment with this game that surprised me, especially seeing most people's reaction. Yes, the textures are blurry up close. This is a game that appeals to an art museum perspective, that is, from a distant viewpoint for the greatest reaction. I find so little to actually complain about- you have perfect fps controls, excellent driving, a toolset of different combat options that remind me of half life 2 or crysis or bioshock in terms of open-ended-ness. The enemy animations are so far beyond most games it's not worth comparing. The plot/narrative characterization won't win any awards, but the environmental storytelling will. It is its own character and it succeeds on many levels. That aesthetic direction appeals to my personal sensibilities more than others, clearly. And that's fine. I played this on the hardest difficulty right off the bat, and i think it's the right decision for an advanced pc fps gamer. (i am by no means a CS fiend or any kind of savant, btw)...............Just enjoy it for what it is/was....we probably won't see a return to the universe of rage's wasteland.… Expand
  25. JJE
    Feb 17, 2012
    5
    PROS: Gunplay is fantastic - the weapons feel powerful and the gadgets are entertaining. Atmosphere is truly immersive in some segments. Pretty (though not amazing) visuals. Racing/driving can be fun. CONS: Story is banal and delivered robotically. You're everyone's **** right off the bat. You couldn't give two **** about any of the characters, especially yourself. Some utterly inanePROS: Gunplay is fantastic - the weapons feel powerful and the gadgets are entertaining. Atmosphere is truly immersive in some segments. Pretty (though not amazing) visuals. Racing/driving can be fun. CONS: Story is banal and delivered robotically. You're everyone's **** right off the bat. You couldn't give two **** about any of the characters, especially yourself. Some utterly inane dialogue (eg."Do you feel the need for speed?" or "Drive like you mean it." said most times when entering a race). Small, I know, but just indicative of the general lack of a **** the developers gave for the writing (and no, the delivery of aforementioned lines does not come off as sarcasm/irony/parody). The game has the audacity to send you driving back to the same locations and playing through the map again, though often with the added 'diversity' of simply replaying it in the opposite direction to your first outing. Also; no matter what anyone says, this game feels A LOT like Borderlands (yes, I'm aware that development times for the two coincided, Rage starting first actually, but still, id software had plenty of time to improve the formula, instead it offers up even less), it's FAR less enjoyable/addictive than Borderlands. And finally, aptly, the ending: which is an anti-climatic, thankless, unengaging and pathetic excuse for anything resembling story and combat.

    OVERALL: When you aren't being rocked in combat, you're instead being insulted by the atrocious story and cardboard characters. Only get this if it's on sale AND you're certain some good ol' fighting is all you need to be satisfied.    … Expand
  26. mschri
    Feb 15, 2012
    8
    I was very hyped up for this title to be released but all what I received was something i didn't expect would happen. The story is pretty **** especially the ending. However, The game does offer a terrific and amazing graphic, shooting mechanics and AI functionally. I also enjoying the twisted metal like feel when you are cruising through the wasteland killing any bandits that youI was very hyped up for this title to be released but all what I received was something i didn't expect would happen. The story is pretty **** especially the ending. However, The game does offer a terrific and amazing graphic, shooting mechanics and AI functionally. I also enjoying the twisted metal like feel when you are cruising through the wasteland killing any bandits that you encounter. So in the long run the game is good but not great as it should of been. I would not prefer you to spend $60 on it but it is worth $40-$50 though.… Expand
  27. saleks
    Feb 15, 2012
    7
    This game is overall an average and I for once agree with the professional reviewers - if you set aside huge expectations that ID has built up prior to release (and i am one of those who fell for the hype and paid full pre-release price) then it is ok and even fun at times. It is a game that tried to be something much bigger than it is and at that it failed. It combines too much and thoseThis game is overall an average and I for once agree with the professional reviewers - if you set aside huge expectations that ID has built up prior to release (and i am one of those who fell for the hype and paid full pre-release price) then it is ok and even fun at times. It is a game that tried to be something much bigger than it is and at that it failed. It combines too much and those things don't feel as one complete game world.

    I liked the care and details with which the levels were designed. Invisible barriers make you feel you play Doom 3 with some kind of glitch making walls invisible. In fact, one area is totally Doom 3-like - not even sure what all that blood and some alien outgrowth on the walls have to do with the Rage story.

    Graphics quality leaves a mixed feeling due to very low resolution of close-ups - especially in darker areas. Other than that games looks very good and I do get great performanc eon 560TI. The weapons and the fight mechanics are very nice but some missions are too easy and boring. Story, is ok for a shooter but definetely lacks for an RPG. All the build/buy/sell activities feel boring and unnecessary. Driving is done pretty well but again, unnecessary. Minigames add pretty nice spice to the whole package and are done very well.

    As far as bugs etc. I had no real issues with the game. However, I played it after the initial patches.

    My biggest personal problem with it is the ending. Not to make this a spoiler, but for those who played the game - what was the purpose of BFG again?    … Expand
  28. quood
    Feb 14, 2012
    1
    Mac version... I DLed this from the App Store (£27) having heard it's similar to Borderlands. OMG what a mistake. Filled with technical glitches, which meant it took 2hrs to even get playing. Driver support for controllers is a nightmare; I lost count of the number of times I went through various processes, restarted my iMac, etc, etc, before finally getting the blasted thingMac version... I DLed this from the App Store (£27) having heard it's similar to Borderlands. OMG what a mistake. Filled with technical glitches, which meant it took 2hrs to even get playing. Driver support for controllers is a nightmare; I lost count of the number of times I went through various processes, restarted my iMac, etc, etc, before finally getting the blasted thing to work. The game itself is filled with dire, dull, excruciatingly bland cut-scenes which cannot be skipped. Replete with characters it's tremendously hard to give a monkey's about, and who spiel out the most unutterably bland dialogue. "I'm a mechanic. You can fix your car here. Press Y to have me fix your car. You can also call me by radio..." Bluergh. I've taken to checking my emails / cutting away from Rage whilst the dull-as-ditchwater cutscenes play out. Gameplay is uninspiring. The RPG / upgradeable element is almost non-existent. 'Choose one of four armour suits, which'll give you a static benefit throughout the game.' Great. Firing weapons is remarkably tedious: all weapons have 100% predictable stats (unlike Borderlands), with crosshairs that *do not waver one inch*, even in hyper-zoomed sniper rifle mode. There's no element of chance, either; every weapon (even the pistol) hits 100% if your entirely stable crosshairs are 100% on the target. Bleurgh. Silent weapons - afaict, and having completed the single campaign - are utterly pointless, bringing no benefits whatsoever. Even the potentially interesting weapons - like mind control bolts - turn out to be futile 95% of the time, and only marginally less useful than usual bullets the other 5%. AI is dull. Everyone behaves the same. Everyone seeks exactly the same cover points: keep throwing grenades until everything's obliterated. Things only get remotely interesting in the later levels, with LARGE hordes of melee fighters. Penultimately, the racing rapidly switches between ridiculously easy and a matter of raw luck; the 'driving' aspect of the game only brings 4 cars with it, each of which have a very finite number of worthwhile upgrades. Finally, the campaign is chuffing tiny. Like, 11hrs and 20 minutes in - and I thought I was taking things slowly - I've finished a 'normal' campaign. Replay value feels minimal, though I'm trying to gather the inspiration to have a go at 'hard' or 'nightmare.' Compare that with Borderlands - the best part of a year on, I've got 2 characters running the various campaigns, with well over 60hrs of gameplay between them. I was kinda stunned when I realised I'd finished Rage, in a very much 'is that ACTUALLY it?!' kinda way. On any replays, I'll look for a bit more in the way of side missions / exploring... but I get the feeling there isn't much there. All in all, vapid, dull, characterless, bland. Beautiful scenery. But - good grief - I really can't understand why anyone would choose this over Borderlands. Or even Bioshock (or Bioshock 2, soon to be released). Particularly on a Mac, at the moment, Rage is nowhere near worth it.… Expand
  29. Sevorast
    Feb 12, 2012
    7
    Excellent game, I understand there were some problems around launch time with bad drivers (AMD is usually pretty bad when it comes to new games right?) and I believe also a lack of options in the video settings.

    With those problems fixed now, along with other fixes and a few good patches the game is really pretty amazing. Has kept me fully enthralled over the last few days playing both    Excellent game, I understand there were some problems around launch time with bad drivers (AMD is usually pretty bad when it comes to new games right?) and I believe also a lack of options in the video settings.

    With those problems fixed now, along with other fixes and a few good patches the game is really pretty amazing. Has kept me fully enthralled over the last few days playing both single and multiplayer modes.

    Really just a very underrated game here, the gunplay is so satisfying, it makes the gunplay in games like bf3 or mw3 feel 'soggy' if that makes sense. Sort of like the difference between typing on a nice high quality mechanical keyboard VS typing on an old beaten up cheapo dell rubber dome keyboard.

    The story was a little lacking, and I would have liked to see a few more rpg-ish elements here and there, but overall it is just a blast, from the shooting to the driving to just being really fully sucked in to the world by the astoundingly good graphics (the sky in particular is really just amazing).    … Expand
  30. sickologist
    Feb 9, 2012
    7
    This game held so much promise for me, as it had great graphics, lots of missions, bloody combat, and interesting vhehicles. Sure, it's fun, but let's be honest here. It's a game that is in direct competition with other post- apocalyptic RPG's like Fallout- New Vegas, and it simply fails to stack up. You can use all sorts of different weapons (ie- shotgun, rocket launcher, sniper rifle,This game held so much promise for me, as it had great graphics, lots of missions, bloody combat, and interesting vhehicles. Sure, it's fun, but let's be honest here. It's a game that is in direct competition with other post- apocalyptic RPG's like Fallout- New Vegas, and it simply fails to stack up. You can use all sorts of different weapons (ie- shotgun, rocket launcher, sniper rifle, minigun, etc), you can beat it without having to modify and upgrade them, which means that the side quests (the meat and potatoes of any RPG) become completly worthless. It's good for a play through, but only when it comes down to a reasonable price.… Expand
  31. Goden
    Feb 6, 2012
    1
    I'm going to flatout admit and say that I only played the game for an hour before writing this. I would have loved to continue playing but my head started to throb and my eyes are sore because this game delivers one of the worst visual experiences money can currently buy for the PC. First thing I noticed right out of the box was this game has THE worst screen-tearing I've ever seen in anyI'm going to flatout admit and say that I only played the game for an hour before writing this. I would have loved to continue playing but my head started to throb and my eyes are sore because this game delivers one of the worst visual experiences money can currently buy for the PC. First thing I noticed right out of the box was this game has THE worst screen-tearing I've ever seen in any game I've played. Tears pop up so frequently and are so big that they take a decent chunk of our screen. Next is the infamous texture pop-in which means textures don't load until you look at them. You don't need to have tech understanding to see how this sounds really stupid. What this means is that textures visually load when you look at them, so every time you go around a corner or move around everything is all blurry. Even when textures do load properly they still look low-res and everything is so under-saturated the game might as well be black and white. Add this to the fact that on release this game had NO graphics options of any description so all of the above was not fixable. This is by far the worst game I've played in a long time and one of the worst console ports I've ever seen.… Expand
  32. wjomlex
    Feb 4, 2012
    6
    Rage seems to suffer from a lack of inspiration. The racing is OK, the minigames are fairly bland, and the exposition in the story is pretty terrible. The combat is fun enough, and it feels very tight, but it's repetitive. The whole game is just merely OK. There's nothing particularly new or exciting going on.
  33. Dragnor
    Feb 4, 2012
    9
    Rage brought me back to fps. Really. Its really fun straight forward shooter with some rpg elements. The shooting which is the most important part of FPS feels really great for each weapon. The animations and reactions on bullet hits are amazing. Long time I have not enjoyed fps so much. This is truly old scool shooter with some up to date elements. I didi not fall for the racing segments,Rage brought me back to fps. Really. Its really fun straight forward shooter with some rpg elements. The shooting which is the most important part of FPS feels really great for each weapon. The animations and reactions on bullet hits are amazing. Long time I have not enjoyed fps so much. This is truly old scool shooter with some up to date elements. I didi not fall for the racing segments, but Its nice addition. The detail of grpahics is absolutly stunning. Simply I really like thi game. The biggest issue for me is why they did not implement some classic DM,TDM arenas for multiplayer and stick only to racing. Hopefully the will in future, because with that good handled shooting it would be a waste.… Expand
  34. ibm5155
    Feb 3, 2012
    10
    Just amazing. If it´s a copy or not from other games i don´t know, but note, many industries does that, all fps are doom clone =p It´s too hard to find a new game that runs up to 30fps in a intel HD 3000, congratilations id software, you didn´t disapoint me with rage... People talk they pass in one day this game, only if they haventJust amazing. If it´s a copy or not from other games i don´t know, but note, many industries does that, all fps are doom clone =p It´s too hard to find a new game that runs up to 30fps in a intel HD 3000, congratilations id software, you didn´t disapoint me with rage... People talk they pass in one day this game, only if they havent social lifes and spend all the day in the game, i´ve passed more than 3 weeks and didn´t complete tha game xd, and the bad part, i miss many things that i didn´t know =/, i´ll need to re-complete again for the full complete mission.

    Again, congratilations id software for again i receive from you the best from you!!!    … Expand
  35. Ophion
    Jan 27, 2012
    1
    Reviewer scores reek of payola -- just look at opinions from actual players of the game. I too made an account just to lambast this steaming pile. Graphics were pretty good for me, at least nothing to complain about. But the lack of story, the blatant plagiarism (basically the worst of Fallout 3 and Borderlands), the stunning anti-climax that was the end of the game... For yourReviewer scores reek of payola -- just look at opinions from actual players of the game. I too made an account just to lambast this steaming pile. Graphics were pretty good for me, at least nothing to complain about. But the lack of story, the blatant plagiarism (basically the worst of Fallout 3 and Borderlands), the stunning anti-climax that was the end of the game... For your hub-and-spoke mission system, there are *TWO* hubs, really closer to 1.5. Despite the vague whiff of an open world, the missions and story are entirely linear. The characters are caricatures. The driving is passable, but busywork (along with the occasional fetch quest). There are no choices, nor roleplaying. Quake was more fun, lived up to its potential and recognized its strengths. Rage is a buggy mess with nothing to recommend it.

    1 point instead of 0 for not being Duke Nukem Forever.    … Expand
  36. vincesz
    Jan 26, 2012
    3
    Uninteresting, unoriginal, and boring are the only descriptions I can give this game. I pre-ordered it and bought into John Carmack's craze and was left holding a steaming turd. The gun mechanics are tight, but there's really nothing here to really keep you playing. The gameplay is mediocre: it has tight gunplay that only the id software can deliver perfectly, but everything else fallsUninteresting, unoriginal, and boring are the only descriptions I can give this game. I pre-ordered it and bought into John Carmack's craze and was left holding a steaming turd. The gun mechanics are tight, but there's really nothing here to really keep you playing. The gameplay is mediocre: it has tight gunplay that only the id software can deliver perfectly, but everything else falls flat. Waves of the same old tired baddies, and the mechanics are out of the 90s. Running around corners shooting people is nice and all for nostalgia, but a game in 2011 needs to be more than a game in 1999 with 2009-level graphics.… Expand
  37. Jimbobbrown
    Jan 20, 2012
    2
    Have to say i've quite a tolerance for Id games (even liked Quake4) but i have to rate this one as bad. Got it bargain basement price to see what the new engine could do, its technically impressive. Didn't have any major issues running (odd crash and the textures load a little slow). Cant fault the art department. What lets it down is awful game play decisions by the developers - fromHave to say i've quite a tolerance for Id games (even liked Quake4) but i have to rate this one as bad. Got it bargain basement price to see what the new engine could do, its technically impressive. Didn't have any major issues running (odd crash and the textures load a little slow). Cant fault the art department. What lets it down is awful game play decisions by the developers - from story to shooting its all pretty uninteresting, story, boring missions in rail-like settings with poor A.I., enemies look and sound exactly the same - can't even loot guns - u have to wait till your given them? wtf? Guns on bodies just vaporize? I find it hard to believe that at some point nobody developing this game didn't say "hang on this is a little rough for a 2011 game". Very little RPG elements that I could tell, having put about two hours in, i've no desire to play any more (odd for an Id game). I was expecting a open - sandbox style game, its far from it. Don't buy. Ogle a few videos and kudos to the art team but avoid the game - there is nothing new, interesting or even well executed.… Expand
  38. MaximumProxy
    Jan 18, 2012
    8
    Fun but horrible. The"story" is just an excuse to kill enemies, but the "Dead City" missions was amazing. The gunplay is where RAGE excels. Everything is fast and reactive, and the variety of weapons and amoo will keep you from getting bored. The side missions are a nice distraction. They yield a few hours of gameplay, not including the car combat, which is amazingly crafted. The id tech 5Fun but horrible. The"story" is just an excuse to kill enemies, but the "Dead City" missions was amazing. The gunplay is where RAGE excels. Everything is fast and reactive, and the variety of weapons and amoo will keep you from getting bored. The side missions are a nice distraction. They yield a few hours of gameplay, not including the car combat, which is amazingly crafted. The id tech 5 pushes out some amazing graphics too. The co-op is nice, but again, nothing more than a distraction. Fighting mutants is enjoyable and fast paced, nut fighting Authority and Bandits is popping in and out of cover. Play RAGE for the combat, not the story.… Expand
  39. doctuar
    Jan 18, 2012
    5
    I'm disappointed like a father would be. I had originally pre-ordered Rage, but changed my mind and decided to wait for the press reviews first out of caution. The initial feedback wasn't as glowing as I hoped but still I was intrigued, so decided to give Rage a go on the PS3. At first I thought I'd missed something. The horrendous texture pop-in prompted me to restart my console in caseI'm disappointed like a father would be. I had originally pre-ordered Rage, but changed my mind and decided to wait for the press reviews first out of caution. The initial feedback wasn't as glowing as I hoped but still I was intrigued, so decided to give Rage a go on the PS3. At first I thought I'd missed something. The horrendous texture pop-in prompted me to restart my console in case something had gone awry. It did not disappear. When I started working through the first few missions, I kept finding myself amazed at how thoughtless many of the game's design features were. Invisible walls preventing you from exploring, being unable to pick up your enemy's dropped weapons, the rather tired 'bullet-sponge' opponents, etc. It's not that Rage is a terrible game, far from it, but it just feels so underwhelming and mired in the past that I found myself wondering if the press had been playing a different game to me. The whole thing feels unpolished and full of ideas that never really go anywhere. If this was a budget title or even a retro game, I might just think "Oh well, that's how things used to be" and get on with it. But I bought this game in 2011 for full price; there's no excuses for shoddy products like this. Unambitious, unoriginal, uninspiring… Expand
  40. Binxalot
    Jan 15, 2012
    4
    The game should really be called "look but don't touch". RAGE is trying to do too many things and none of them well really, except for the graphics which are amazing, but the world you play in is dead, and not because of the story dead in that all of the maps are completely static, all of the objects are stuck to the floor, no physics or objects being scattered after an explosion orThe game should really be called "look but don't touch". RAGE is trying to do too many things and none of them well really, except for the graphics which are amazing, but the world you play in is dead, and not because of the story dead in that all of the maps are completely static, all of the objects are stuck to the floor, no physics or objects being scattered after an explosion or anything to move around, you can't even jump ontop of objects below your waist. The entire world is off limits so to speak. You can basically move and look at things like a simulation but there's no real reason to explore, you may find a few hidden items like playing cards for the mini game or pieces used to build stuff but they're randomly placed and it's just not fun and that goes in to the map designs as well:

    The maps are basically linear and you just go around shooting everythign until you loop back around to the end. There's very little variety in terms of enemy AI and placement, with the exception of the mutants but you can easily just walk over the invisible triggers in an area to make them jump out then run back in to a doorway to murder them all in a nice row, very not fun and annoying really.

    The rest of the enemies are not fun either, they take way too many bullets to kill and the mutant characters don't even leave any loot to find, they just absorb bullets and return nothing which forces you to do other things that aren't fun like racing and playing card games or delivering mail to make extra money so you can trudge through the next mission fighting the same types of things in the same way.

    To put rage in perspective HL2 came out in 2004 and offered the same type of post appo. world and did it right, the world while dead was completely alive, you broke things to open boxes, you solved puzzles to get around a map, enemies were varied and fun and the game has characters and story you give a **** about. As for the weapons, they're underpowered, all of them minus wing blade are worthless. the shotgun maybe not but it's only good close range and sometimes it doesn't kill the same two enemies with the same shot. Not sure whats the problem. Nothing is really that amazing you can change your ammo types but who cares, and you can hold up to 4 guns.

    The game has some RPG elements which translates to wasting your time back tracking and pressing the activate key twice to listen to an NPC babble on until you get to the mission accept screen. It's tedious, especially when dealing with vendors, each time you need to listen to the idiot vendor tell you he buys and sells items, then you need to wait for him to finish talking before you can buy said items every single time you visit a vendor. It's absolutely retarded. The game really isn't all that inspiring, I'm about 1/4 of the way through the game and I could give a flying **** whether or not I ever beat this, I may just watch the endnig on youtube and call it a day. I kinda owe it to my wife to finish this turd because she bought it for me for christmas. Oh well, nice try ID but this could have been a linear shooter and it would have been much better.    … Expand
  41. DarKMaTTeR
    Jan 15, 2012
    5
    This game is consistently above bad and below good. It never breaks, never gets too slow or too hard. But at the same time, it doesn't offer a single moment of entertainment or satisfaction. It's an extremely professional creation, with an evidently huge budget with little love put into it. Not worth playing through, even if it was given to you for free.
  42. Raddra
    Jan 15, 2012
    1
    I give it a 1 for some fairly decent looking landscapes, but that's all this game has going for it.

    I should have listened to the reviews.. believed the poor ratings, but I decided to get this game anyway when I had a strong nostalgia for something wasteland-ish and having already played all the other games out there. It was terrible.. that big red rating up there? that is accurate. In    I give it a 1 for some fairly decent looking landscapes, but that's all this game has going for it.

    I should have listened to the reviews.. believed the poor ratings, but I decided to get this game anyway when I had a strong nostalgia for something wasteland-ish and having already played all the other games out there.

    It was terrible.. that big red rating up there? that is accurate. In fact its worse.. that 4.4 has been padded by fanboys and what I believe to be company employee's rating 10.

    Textures take time to load when you turn around. The plot is so insanely contrived its abysmal. The starting sequence is 'get out of pod, get attacked by previously invisible enemies, guy pulls you on a car after psychically knowing you were there and drives you home, doesn't offer you a drink or a rest.. puts a gun in your hand and says 'go kill' its insane and I think 10 year olds could write a more believable start to this game. After getting cut-scened to progress the plot (I despise cuts-cene defeats with the passion of a thousand suns) I just gave up.. its poorly wrote, buggy, has a counter intuitive UI and leaves you utterly frustrated at every turn.    … Expand
  43. Pier11
    Jan 13, 2012
    5
    This game is very good when you start to play it but it's repetitive end it's all ways the same walk and kill ID software have failed when they done that game.
  44. mcdonis
    Jan 12, 2012
    2
    Just finished the game tonight on PC. Rage has some good qualties that help it, it has a good combat system and interesting guns. It also at times look good (at a distance) and can be fun expecially in the first couple of hours. However Rage is only a AAA game for the first 20 minutes very shortly after that its all downhill. The story is about as non-existent as I have ever seen inJust finished the game tonight on PC. Rage has some good qualties that help it, it has a good combat system and interesting guns. It also at times look good (at a distance) and can be fun expecially in the first couple of hours. However Rage is only a AAA game for the first 20 minutes very shortly after that its all downhill. The story is about as non-existent as I have ever seen in a game billed as an open world RPG. There are arcade shooters out there that spent more time working on dialog and story than Rage. Textures at short rage are terrible (I was using NVIDIA not ATI) so much so that is unforgiveable in a "AAA" title. Gameplay is extremly lame for a something billed as an RPG, there are no real choices you make in the game. Every map is a one way path with no choices or even abilities to get lost, ever! The ending is the lamest I have ever seen from a major developer. No boss, no story, not even a real challenge. Just a few enemies that wouldnt be out of place in any of the other maps. Kill them and then poof game over.… Expand
  45. TnTonly
    Jan 12, 2012
    9
    RAGE is really awesome!!! That's especially true for old-school shooter fans like Doom and Quake. What RAGE brings is, the best shooting experience ever among all FPS games on the market. Through out the game, you will encounter all type of enemies, each ones have their own unique fighting style. Don't think you can hide around the corner or run along the path to make your enemies chasingRAGE is really awesome!!! That's especially true for old-school shooter fans like Doom and Quake. What RAGE brings is, the best shooting experience ever among all FPS games on the market. Through out the game, you will encounter all type of enemies, each ones have their own unique fighting style. Don't think you can hide around the corner or run along the path to make your enemies chasing you around like other sissy shooting games. The mutants will climb, crawl or jump right at your face; the Authorities with organize a squad and tactically attack you; and there are huge monsters will blast the hell out of whatever you are hiding behind. As a result you will find yourself in a tight situation where your eyes have to concentrate on every bullet, you mind has to think about every solution and your mouth has to cry **** **** **** while running like a little rat.

    Graphically, the game looks great. RAGE comes with the newest idTech 5, and surely it doesn't disappoint us. The world looks very detailed and the characters are incredibly life-like. In terms of character animation, no game out there is better than RAGE at the moment. The animations are applied for every joint possible, as you can easily see the movement of the character's tongue when saying certain word, the curve of the finger when he press his hand against the table or the movement of the enemies when they are hit on their legs. All animations are extremely unique, like, when someone says "up town", he actually points his finger to the sky, make me wonder could be a real person is talking with me. Everything makes the world of RAGE beautiful and lively. There are some technical issues with RAGE, though, like texture popping or sometimes the game doesn't run at all. Update the game to the newest version as well as update your VGA driver will certainly help.

    On the other hand, RAGE is still a FPS game with RPG elements so it may disappoint those fans of RPG shooters like Borderland and Fallout. The open world of RAGE doesn't really help much for exploring or doing side-quests. The Wasteland is rather like a lite version of Twisted Metal where you can drive from place to place and shoot other vehicles. There isn't an option for you to level up your skill and the story is pretty simple and plain, so if you are looking for a RPG shooter, look elsewhere. In a nutshell, RAGE is a game for true FPS hardcore players who are so bored with all "modern" FPS nowadays.    … Expand
  46. R3YNO
    Jan 10, 2012
    7
    This game has some great qualities and some bad ones. The good, the graphics look amazing, characters seem to act more lifelike. The story starts off great but then it ends. The ending isn't satisfying it made me kinda frustrated. If I had a guess, the multiplayer and co-op was the reason the campaign was so short and had the abrupt ending.
    If you where to buy buy on sale rather than full    This game has some great qualities and some bad ones. The good, the graphics look amazing, characters seem to act more lifelike. The story starts off great but then it ends. The ending isn't satisfying it made me kinda frustrated. If I had a guess, the multiplayer and co-op was the reason the campaign was so short and had the abrupt ending.
    If you where to buy buy on sale rather than full price because it does have good qualities.    … Expand
  47. diogenesxxx
    Jan 10, 2012
    1
    Vehicle handling extremely poor, cannot finish even simplest required races, This makes the game virtually unplayable from Wellspring episode forward. Cannot recommend this game to anyone. Not to mention the Borderlands clone appearance. At least in Borderlands the mouse interface allows the vehicles to be drivable....
  48. ps76
    Jan 8, 2012
    10
    Amazing graphics. It left the deepest impression of all the games I've ever seen.
    A good story.
    Excellent gameplay in the spirit of Doom 3 and Quake 4.
    Great game!
  49. Gexi1105
    Jan 7, 2012
    5
    A nice shooter with some rally races. Nice but nothing special. The Graphic's are not so good as promoted.
    I played it with a ATI Card and this doesn't work really... Hard graphic issues, but now i have an 560TI from nvidia and that works great.
  50. XCRage
    Jan 6, 2012
    5
    I bought this game weeks after it came out and I didn't have any of the issues other people had. Actually, the game is quite pretty. The texture fill in, or pop in, or whatever people want to call it sucks, but it didn't really bug me. However, the crap quality of the textures when you get close to things is worse. But for me, the real problem was: This game got boring fast. Really boring.I bought this game weeks after it came out and I didn't have any of the issues other people had. Actually, the game is quite pretty. The texture fill in, or pop in, or whatever people want to call it sucks, but it didn't really bug me. However, the crap quality of the textures when you get close to things is worse. But for me, the real problem was: This game got boring fast. Really boring. Really fast. I got half way and just started trying desperately to finish it. It's a major rail shooter. You visit every place pretty much twice. I don't know what to say other than buy it on sale. It's worth seeing the amazing visuals - unfortunately, Borderlands will stand head and shoulders above this game, simply because it came first, and was more interesting, story wise.… Expand
  51. Mouse
    Jan 4, 2012
    7
    If you think Borderland's story was dry, 1-dimensional, and left a bad taste in your brain, but you still want the RPG, post-apocalyptic experience, this is it. Rage (now bugless!) mixes a feel of seriousness to go augment the great atmosphere with hilariously larger-then-life characters that make the game colorfully varried. The guns shoot, and you've got a lot of them, so unless you'reIf you think Borderland's story was dry, 1-dimensional, and left a bad taste in your brain, but you still want the RPG, post-apocalyptic experience, this is it. Rage (now bugless!) mixes a feel of seriousness to go augment the great atmosphere with hilariously larger-then-life characters that make the game colorfully varried. The guns shoot, and you've got a lot of them, so unless you're in too much love with the two-weapon-realism, this half-life-esque armory you'll be carrying should satisfy any end-of-the-world-survivor. Facial maps of characters is top-quality, and the scenery through which you'll be trudging on missions is pure scenery gorn--the attention to detail by id Software to the decimated city you visit is mind-blowing, and a true reminder of Life After People. On the downside, when it does seem to be sandbox, it's not. And when it's not sandboxish, it's linear as the original The Houe of the Dead. But with the only sandbox game pulling off freedom and atmosphere being STALKER, a little guidance is welcomed for an absorbing experience, and even needed when you're going through areas with so much eye candy the makers of 2012 would be jealous. But above all, it's really fun when you equip rockets to your vehicle and go on rallies.… Expand
  52. Glaice
    Jan 4, 2012
    6
    The game isn't THAT bad if you can get around the really stupid texture pop-up which could be mostly alleviated by a configuration file posted on the Steam forums. This game gets a mixed review because of this factor alone and really kills the immersion of the game. I am also disappointed that this game was mainly optimized for the console crew and leaving the PC crowd to fend forThe game isn't THAT bad if you can get around the really stupid texture pop-up which could be mostly alleviated by a configuration file posted on the Steam forums. This game gets a mixed review because of this factor alone and really kills the immersion of the game. I am also disappointed that this game was mainly optimized for the console crew and leaving the PC crowd to fend for itself with these sorts of issues to deal with.

    Hopefully id gets its act together and fixes these things with a patch, which would probably bring my rating up to an 8.    … Expand
  53. Lobby007
    Jan 3, 2012
    1
    If you really like game like Borderlands, this game may be for you, but is well below it. If you are a fan of Mario Kart, you may be pleased with this game, but it's, of course, less funny. But so far, I know NO ONE that likes both games. And this is what Carmack has done, a sorrowful mixture of both games. And even worse. HE HAS DESTROYED ID BRAND. I will never forgive him. And finally,If you really like game like Borderlands, this game may be for you, but is well below it. If you are a fan of Mario Kart, you may be pleased with this game, but it's, of course, less funny. But so far, I know NO ONE that likes both games. And this is what Carmack has done, a sorrowful mixture of both games. And even worse. HE HAS DESTROYED ID BRAND. I will never forgive him. And finally, in addition to design, the technical issue has been full of bugs. Damn them!!!… Expand
  54. maca16
    Dec 31, 2011
    8
    Honestly, I think the game is great. Story is fine, and I just love the game. I'm only giving it an 8 because of how poorly the game was ported onto PC. The developers should have spent more time improving the graphics, as they look absolutely terrible, for a game that has been developed in fast changing times like these. I have heard some people stating that the graphics look good onHonestly, I think the game is great. Story is fine, and I just love the game. I'm only giving it an 8 because of how poorly the game was ported onto PC. The developers should have spent more time improving the graphics, as they look absolutely terrible, for a game that has been developed in fast changing times like these. I have heard some people stating that the graphics look good on their PC's, but I don't really know about it. Apart from these issues, it's a good game. I'm saddened to see so many people give the game only a 0 or 1, solely in response to the graphics. Nowadays gamers are only pointing out the bad things about most games today. Hopefully that will change.… Expand
  55. CastleFox
    Dec 31, 2011
    9
    PS to my last review. Whoever said they finished this game in a day is flat out LYING. There is no way someone can finish this game in a day. There are so many side missions, racing mission, and main missions it's impossible. This is a great game with great graphics, amazing sound design and voice acting, and tons of play time. There's even replay value as there are tons of side missionsPS to my last review. Whoever said they finished this game in a day is flat out LYING. There is no way someone can finish this game in a day. There are so many side missions, racing mission, and main missions it's impossible. This is a great game with great graphics, amazing sound design and voice acting, and tons of play time. There's even replay value as there are tons of side missions you might not get to the first time.

    A run this game in FULL RESOLUTION and the graphics are beautiful and smooth as butter on my Intel I-5, Windows 7 64 Bit PC. I'm using the GTX560 card with 16 GB of ram installed. This game can only use up to 4GB as it's only the 32 bit version. Don't listen to the haters and Fake Negative Reviews by competition. This game is fun, offers a large mix of activities and is done very well.    … Expand
  56. Sorrowmoon
    Dec 30, 2011
    7
    As a shooter I like this game the controls are good and the fights can be intense at times. The graphics are pretty good but won't leave you amazed. I don't care much for the mandatory driving for progression. The lack of ammo made this game feel more like a boxing game as I had to slug it out in some occasions. I'm just glad I bought it on sale because I never would have paid fullAs a shooter I like this game the controls are good and the fights can be intense at times. The graphics are pretty good but won't leave you amazed. I don't care much for the mandatory driving for progression. The lack of ammo made this game feel more like a boxing game as I had to slug it out in some occasions. I'm just glad I bought it on sale because I never would have paid full price for this.… Expand
  57. idrippedmeoff
    Dec 29, 2011
    0
    Pure garbage. What a scam. I will never buy another game from ID, they are done in my book. What is the point in this game? Drive around get another boring mission??? Big deal. This game isn't even hard. The AI is a joke. Hold to aim? Hold to sprint? Really? You can't even die in this game?!?!?! Where are the game options? Biggest console port garbage ever! DON"T WASTE YOUR MONEY - DON"T BUY!
  58. jpinks
    Dec 29, 2011
    4
    It was too short!!! The game once textures were fixed was ok. It just wasnt how they represented the game to be. I expected a game about Fallout 3 in length. This game was done in a day. Very repetitive and so totally on rails that there was no choices really to be made. Its pretty but this did feel more like a tech demo of see how pretty we can make a world.
  59. Sucksit123
    Dec 28, 2011
    0
    boring,only few weapons.buggy,no leveling system,no hp bar,no **** fun at all. don't waste your time and money on this fail game.there still a display pixel problem over and over
  60. BigJimmy1234
    Dec 28, 2011
    0
    It doesn't work on the PC.
    What more is there to say? It is a terrible PC port in which PC owners were scammed. If this was any other industry iD would be sued for sale of goods not fit for purpose.
  61. JudgeHolden
    Dec 28, 2011
    9
    I was enraged with this game at the beginning: buggy graphics, linear plot and gameplay, repetitive levels. But more I played, more I enjoyed it. RAGE has an atmosphere that was always an essential part of id software's games: mesmerizing, captivating.
  62. Drej_X_Army
    Dec 27, 2011
    7
    Its basically Borderlands. Ran into no issues really. I am unsure of all the poor rates, but with everyone reviewing on the same day makes me believe they rated it out of the box before letting the dust settle. Game has been out now for awhile, I am not seeing any of the bugs everyone is reporting or any issues. If you love Borderlands and would like a twist, pick this game up at a goodIts basically Borderlands. Ran into no issues really. I am unsure of all the poor rates, but with everyone reviewing on the same day makes me believe they rated it out of the box before letting the dust settle. Game has been out now for awhile, I am not seeing any of the bugs everyone is reporting or any issues. If you love Borderlands and would like a twist, pick this game up at a good price. Got it on steam for $20. I recommend it, as long as its below $20.… Expand
  63. Invadernny
    Dec 26, 2011
    6
    I'm about halfway through Rage and feel confident giving it a good review. It's not the groundbreaking game it looked like it would but, but it's very good. I suppose this texture error everyone is complaining about has been fixed because the game looks amazing on my machine. Still games should not ship with bugs that huge, so I'm not excusing id. I would give the game a 7 just forI'm about halfway through Rage and feel confident giving it a good review. It's not the groundbreaking game it looked like it would but, but it's very good. I suppose this texture error everyone is complaining about has been fixed because the game looks amazing on my machine. Still games should not ship with bugs that huge, so I'm not excusing id. I would give the game a 7 just for being pure fun, but I'm knocking off a point for the controls. I am really sick of these console ports, mapping xbox controls to a keyboard isn't good enough.… Expand
  64. JoseRocha
    Dec 26, 2011
    8
    Very fun game, fast and dynamic, the graphics are great too, i think that they have fixed the problems that the players were having in the release. The story is fine.
  65. arth2910
    Dec 26, 2011
    7
    After 9 hours of playing RAGE: looks really good, guns feel good, and the driving feels good. I really don't care for the story so I enjoyed most of it. However, movement paths are restricted with lots of invisible walls and doors you can't open. The jump button is rarely used for navigation because you cant jump over the damn 3 ft. rail or counter or table or anything really.After 9 hours of playing RAGE: looks really good, guns feel good, and the driving feels good. I really don't care for the story so I enjoyed most of it. However, movement paths are restricted with lots of invisible walls and doors you can't open. The jump button is rarely used for navigation because you cant jump over the damn 3 ft. rail or counter or table or anything really.

    Configuration options are embarrassingly limited for a PC game. You're stuck with only 4 or 5 video options, and most of the useful console variables are locked (including mouse smoothing/ acceleration, the god awful head bobbing, and the massive amounts of bloom rape). The only useful variables left are fov adjustment (wtf, should be available in graphical config) and one that skips the intro videos.

    Overall, I think the game was exceptionally "okay."    … Expand
  66. Arkveveen
    Dec 25, 2011
    8
    Vastly underrated, this game recieved the hate it did only because of "raging" PC gamers and their incredible sense of entitlement. I am a PC gamer myself, and I feel ashamed to be part of a community that hates a perfectly good game such as this.

    The common complaints are the performance, lack of delivery for the promise of "open ended" gameplay, and numerous bugs. For one thing, buy    Vastly underrated, this game recieved the hate it did only because of "raging" PC gamers and their incredible sense of entitlement. I am a PC gamer myself, and I feel ashamed to be part of a community that hates a perfectly good game such as this.

    The common complaints are the performance, lack of delivery for the promise of "open ended" gameplay, and numerous bugs.

    For one thing, buy and play this game now. For one thing, it no longer lags and it looks absolutely stunning. There are no longer ANY performance issues, and the graphics look even better than Battlefield 3. Serious Sam 3, Saints Row The Third, and Skyrim are games that tote nice graphics or DX11 options, but run poorly or have uneven performance due to bad optimization... Battlefield 3 runs on high for me with great performance, however with my 6850 HD graphics card. But that's not the point, the point is that id listened to our complaints as PC gamers and they delivered fixes. Drivers have been released that have long fixed the performance problems. This is no longer an issue.

    Open world games are overrated in my opinion. I don't get that sense of "scale" or "sandbox gameplay" that other gamers obsess over.. To me, I prefer games like Deus Ex Human Revolution, that OFFER multiple paths but are still linear with a clear goal in front of me. Sometimes, linear is better simply because it is comforting and offers a clear routine or path. There is nothing wrong with open ended gameplay, but id is masterful at creating corridor shooters, NOT open world games. Expecting Rage to be anything more is utter nonsense, regardless of what John Carmack promised. I think he only promised from HIS perspective of what "open ended" means... not OUR ridiculous standards as spoiled gamers these days.

    The bugs are also mostly gone. People need to take back their poor reviews this instant, it doesn't deserve a score this low. To me, this game deserves at least a 8, or a 9. It's amazing, immersive, fun, and not one bit "boring" as anyone claims. This game being "boring" is just **** from spoiled gamers who expect far too much from gaming... it's time to finally relax, immerse yourself, and ENJOY this game, especially with the lower price.

    However, if you want something truly open ended or "masterful", go obsess over Skyrim and don't go play underrated open ended games like Rage or Deus Ex Human Revolution. Don't get me wrong, Skyrim is a great game, but it's a perfect example of sloppy PC optimization... again. Even RAGE fixed these performance issues by now!!

    Now, I'll take my leave, I hope you all take something from my review, and reconsider Rage for your game library!    … Expand
  67. Kriv
    Dec 25, 2011
    10
    Old classic shooter!!! I donâ
  68. Os174
    Dec 24, 2011
    10
    I am several hours into the game and I am having a blast. Yes, it's linear but so was Quake I and Quake II and those were great games. It is not Call of Duty linear where you simply need to run to a checkpoint in order to stop infinite respawn of bad guys. I do not experience any technical issues, with AMD Radeon HD5770 and 12.1 Catalyst drivers. Gameplay wise it is very similar to myI am several hours into the game and I am having a blast. Yes, it's linear but so was Quake I and Quake II and those were great games. It is not Call of Duty linear where you simply need to run to a checkpoint in order to stop infinite respawn of bad guys. I do not experience any technical issues, with AMD Radeon HD5770 and 12.1 Catalyst drivers. Gameplay wise it is very similar to my favorite Borderlands. Shooting wise it's perfect, just like you would expect from the creators of Quake. I believe the game is not fairly treated by a lot of gamers who simply expected it to be something else.… Expand
  69. up4fu
    Dec 24, 2011
    6
    Okay here's the deal. So far the game SEEMS as if it can be fun but for God's SAKE why would you not let the PC users tweak the graphic settings more?! I really want to like this game.. and I know if I can get it run smooth I will but these bugs are still terrible and its almost 2012!! The game has been out for MONTHS. GIVE THE POWER BACK TO THE PLAYER AND LET US DECIDE WHAT IS BESTOkay here's the deal. So far the game SEEMS as if it can be fun but for God's SAKE why would you not let the PC users tweak the graphic settings more?! I really want to like this game.. and I know if I can get it run smooth I will but these bugs are still terrible and its almost 2012!! The game has been out for MONTHS. GIVE THE POWER BACK TO THE PLAYER AND LET US DECIDE WHAT IS BEST instead of FORCING the game to run how YOU want it to. I have manually changed settings by enabling the command console and have fixed some issues but for some reason my Vsync will not turn OFF. No matter what setting i have it on the game forces a frame rate of 60 fps which is fine... except when it dips below and snaps back to 60 abruptly causing a serious lag effect. PC users like tweaking a lot of settings to make the game run custom to the player but no one wants to have to forcefully override settings to do it. Give us the options back!! As for the story, I haven't really been captured yet though the ambiance and the scenery seems nice. I am however disappointed that this game imitates a free world yet more or less restricts your path to a rather narrow walkway at times. It's essentially a false sense of open world/ free roam. I got the game on sale for 14.99 on steam this Christmas holiday so I'm not steaming but had I payed full price i would be. I will give the game a 6 in hopes that all problems are patched. the -4 is for total disrespect to PC gamers by ripping away our ability to change advanced settings and Mod cvars… Expand
  70. Kenmei
    Dec 24, 2011
    0
    Horribly boring in today's age of Call of Duty style presentations, this is a game you should pass by every time. Lame story combined with just boring shooter elements, this is not a game you should be playing if your a diehard FPS fan. 10 years ago, this game would have been good. But by today's standards, this is a boring FPS that lacks the content to make it relevant. I was always a fanHorribly boring in today's age of Call of Duty style presentations, this is a game you should pass by every time. Lame story combined with just boring shooter elements, this is not a game you should be playing if your a diehard FPS fan. 10 years ago, this game would have been good. But by today's standards, this is a boring FPS that lacks the content to make it relevant. I was always a fan of the past iD games and to play such an awful game by them is depressing. Even the most diehard shooters should look elsewhere or go back to playing whatever FPS you usually play. I can promise you'll enjoy that more than you will this POS.… Expand
  71. mob0103
    Dec 24, 2011
    0
    Blatant money grab riding on the name of ID who in my opinion should have given up long ago. Boring single player. No deathmatch multiplayer!!! Only 2 player co-op and ordinary co-op at that. Ememies take multiple headshots to kill. Vehicle combat dominated by griefers with overpowered cars. And to top it off it's through steam meaning there is no avenue to reclaim my money .. booooooooooBlatant money grab riding on the name of ID who in my opinion should have given up long ago. Boring single player. No deathmatch multiplayer!!! Only 2 player co-op and ordinary co-op at that. Ememies take multiple headshots to kill. Vehicle combat dominated by griefers with overpowered cars. And to top it off it's through steam meaning there is no avenue to reclaim my money .. boooooooooo to you ID… Expand
  72. BradleyBondage
    Dec 23, 2011
    0
    stupidly buggy it feels like a straight up port, the game is barely playable as theres a severe graphics problem I get when i play this game causing all sorts of textures from guns and other stupid things to replace the environment they really need to patch this game! from what i have played it feels really linear and i do feel cheated out of my £30
  73. daimmonr757
    Dec 23, 2011
    8
    Boring story, but funny game :)
    Yeah, with some graphic bugs.. And don't bad multiplayer!
    Well, if you like Fallout 3 and Boderlands-you must buy it!
  74. meediocre
    Dec 20, 2011
    7
    Ups and downs, ups and downs. Top-notch gunplay, with some better than average AI, great weaponry and level-design. Great graphics, I think I had the right drivers or something as I didn't experience any noticable performance issues, but they weren't as awe-inspiring as I thought they were gonna be. My personal biggest issue with Rage, is that there just isn't enough in the shootingUps and downs, ups and downs. Top-notch gunplay, with some better than average AI, great weaponry and level-design. Great graphics, I think I had the right drivers or something as I didn't experience any noticable performance issues, but they weren't as awe-inspiring as I thought they were gonna be. My personal biggest issue with Rage, is that there just isn't enough in the shooting department to make it anywhere near a match for something like Crysis2. There were never any situations where I had a vast army of baddies to deal with, or large-scale environments where you had freedom of choice to manoeuver. It was kind of like - go down pretty tunnel, shoot bad guy then next bad guy, move further along. That being said, there were some really atmospheric and tense moments, and plenty of places where you felt you were getting AAA-action for your buck. The driving element added something to the game, but there wasn't really any open world to go an explore. Having the baddies respawn in the same places even after they had been killed, was a bit annoying. Would have been better if they had some AI like in Left for Dead where there random things would happen. Still, I am giving Rage a 7. Definitely it lost a point for the terrible final level-mission, a point for repetitiveness and lack of scope. But I don't regrey buying and playing the game - I just don't see myself playing it again.… Expand
  75. daveyy12
    Dec 19, 2011
    7
    Excellent graphics and good weapons choices are strong points in this game. Story line is a bit routine, however. The game also has too many racing challenges for my taste, but lots of shooting scenes. Ths game did have a few bugs that were annoying, but didn't ruin my playing. Generally, I would recommend the game, but the cost is too high for what you get. I suggest waiting untilExcellent graphics and good weapons choices are strong points in this game. Story line is a bit routine, however. The game also has too many racing challenges for my taste, but lots of shooting scenes. Ths game did have a few bugs that were annoying, but didn't ruin my playing. Generally, I would recommend the game, but the cost is too high for what you get. I suggest waiting until the price drops before getting Rage.… Expand
  76. notacarebear
    Dec 18, 2011
    0
    This game is just a tech demo of id's game engine, there are quests, an underlying fps matrix, vehicle riding, but what's missing entirely is the gameplay and my will to continue playing the game after 4 hours of utter boredom. I feel sorry for id's artists right now because they did a great job.
  77. amingamer
    Dec 17, 2011
    8
    rage was a good game and i really enjoy it specially the dead city mission.but it has a very big problem and that was its graphic because it take 5 or more seconds to render the picture.it could be the best shooter in VGA 2011.I enjoyed it.
  78. colin_jack
    Dec 15, 2011
    0
    The graphics are great but the plot is dull, the driving bit of the game isn't fun, the ending is awful, the shooter part of the game is unimaginitive, its very linear, the multiplayer is apalling, there's little replay value...I could go on but you get the idea and the game does really feel like a bit of a tech demo.
  79. yiNXs
    Dec 14, 2011
    8
    Rage could have been an awesome game if they finished it, now it's just good. I don't mind the bugs, because after the patches it was playable, although it still crashes occasionally. The thing that bothers me more is the many buildings, locations and even doors in this game that just seem to be there, unused, not even for a simple sidequest. Instead of using all those spots they justRage could have been an awesome game if they finished it, now it's just good. I don't mind the bugs, because after the patches it was playable, although it still crashes occasionally. The thing that bothers me more is the many buildings, locations and even doors in this game that just seem to be there, unused, not even for a simple sidequest. Instead of using all those spots they just filled the game up by sending you to the area's they did design twice, with just some small changes made. The worst is the ending, which is beyond rushed. The final level looks amazing, but it's short, repetitive and when it was all over left me with an unfulfilled feeling. The final battle and ending is one of the most disappointing in gaming history and I'm not exaggerating. Not just because it's easy (even on nightmare setting the game is a breeze), but also because it's just very anti-climactic.

    That said, the game is still fun to play overall. It looks beautiful and the engine (when it works) is fast while everything looks great too. I do get the feeling they left things out to make it faster, like realistic gun lighting, flashlights, or any kind of dynamic light. It could be that the automatic video settings removed this for me, but I highly doubt that. The truly great thing about this game is the AI and the way enemies behave. They jump around, evade, duck, do flying kicks, hide, flank you, climb walls and ceilings, shoot around corners, advance, or retreat/regroup when losing, etc. It's definitely the best AI I've seen in a while. Too bad you play such an overpowered character, otherwise they'd be a real challenge.

    In the end the worst this game does is give you the idea that there's more, when there isn't. But there still is a lot. Easily a few evenings of playing time if you're a bit of a completionist, which is more than some top titles offer.

    P.S. A lot of people complain that it's a console port, which it definitely is. You should really be happy they still make PC games, ports or not. I rather have a port than no game at all, which seems to be the way things are heading for the over-pirated PC marked.    … Expand
  80. Greghome
    Dec 11, 2011
    8
    First of all, I'd like to point out that I have not finished the story yet as I've not got much time for gaming lately, but have been spending considerable hours with the game.

    When the game first launched, I read about all those texture popping issues, and then there was issues with people with AMD GPUs not being able to play the game due to lack ( which IMO is caused by technonoobs that    First of all, I'd like to point out that I have not finished the story yet as I've not got much time for gaming lately, but have been spending considerable hours with the game.

    When the game first launched, I read about all those texture popping issues, and then there was issues with people with AMD GPUs not being able to play the game due to lack ( which IMO is caused by technonoobs that tried to max the game with a crappy HD5570 2GB ddr3) .

    The former issue was OK and didn't hinder gameplay and was just annoying, mostly fixed with the 1st update, yet still occurs slightly in some areas, but the latter problem regarding AMD GPUs......Im a bit skeptical as I myself is a proud owner of a Radeon 6950 GPU and is currently playing the game at50fps++ with 8*MSAA.

    Graphics are great, would look better if the colors are more intensive,
    characters are ok, story ( so far) is meeting my expectations and gameplay elements are not bad, the only problem I have now is with it's annoying saving system that doesn't auto save or not allow you to save between 2 intervals in some areas/missions which is a bit annoying if you die.    … Expand
  81. nonaste
    Dec 9, 2011
    8
    I have an average gaming pc and the game ran flawlessly except for one anamoly when it first started. The screen was filled with multicolored triangles. I rebooted and I completed the game without a single problem. The ending was a disappointment, however. I have no idea what I accomplished. No feedback from the game in the form of a verbal or written epilogue or even a discussionI have an average gaming pc and the game ran flawlessly except for one anamoly when it first started. The screen was filled with multicolored triangles. I rebooted and I completed the game without a single problem. The ending was a disappointment, however. I have no idea what I accomplished. No feedback from the game in the form of a verbal or written epilogue or even a discussion with the captain. Other than that, and that is significant in my opinion, the game was an enjoyable shooter. A side bar: The driving portions of the game are an utter pain in the ass with a mouse/keyboard. Once I hooked up an xbox controller it was considerably more fun.… Expand
  82. crobotic
    Dec 4, 2011
    5
    Pretty disappointed with this game. The quests make you feel like there is no incentive to complete them, regardless of the fact that it is the only way to progress through the game. The story is almost non existent. It feels like they slapped together a story for sure, The combat feels like a basic shooter with little depth...

    I was really expecting a lot more from this game. The only    Pretty disappointed with this game. The quests make you feel like there is no incentive to complete them, regardless of the fact that it is the only way to progress through the game. The story is almost non existent. It feels like they slapped together a story for sure, The combat feels like a basic shooter with little depth...

    I was really expecting a lot more from this game. The only reason it gets a 5 is because it runs/looks really nice on my gtx560m. What a let down    … Expand
  83. JimCorbett
    Dec 3, 2011
    8
    Sure the game may have had some technical flaws at the beginning but it WAS NOT unplayable. Granted i did have a NVidia card. I had high hopes for this game when i preordered it on steam back in August. I was let down by the short, bland story and very linear levels and world but there is no denying the polished vehicle combat and solid shooter aspects of the game. It is still extremelySure the game may have had some technical flaws at the beginning but it WAS NOT unplayable. Granted i did have a NVidia card. I had high hopes for this game when i preordered it on steam back in August. I was let down by the short, bland story and very linear levels and world but there is no denying the polished vehicle combat and solid shooter aspects of the game. It is still extremely fun and addicting to play. If the story were was well written and longer this game would easily be another blockbuster hit.… Expand
  84. elgringo
    Dec 3, 2011
    0
    When you fire this game up on your high end system you will scream out "console port" from the sheer looks and controls of it, everything feels unresponsive and slow. I would not recommend any other sane person to buy this. John Carmack you failed me, maybe I will buy another game from your company if DOOM4 turns out well. Fail!
  85. Serious_Gamer
    Dec 3, 2011
    3
    I don't even know what to say about this game to be honest, being a serious gamer, I expected big things from a game which had Bethesda involved in it even if it didn't create it. Well what is there to say? Other than it sucks big time, if you want buggy AI, an average storyline, bad controls and boring game play then by all means get this game. For people who want a serious gamer's viewI don't even know what to say about this game to be honest, being a serious gamer, I expected big things from a game which had Bethesda involved in it even if it didn't create it. Well what is there to say? Other than it sucks big time, if you want buggy AI, an average storyline, bad controls and boring game play then by all means get this game. For people who want a serious gamer's view on it - don't get it because it's a piece of s***!… Expand
  86. Carnifex
    Dec 2, 2011
    8
    Rage was possibly one of the worst game launchs in recent memory. Driver issues, lack of PC graphic options, and bugs. While it's pretty common in most game launches to see any or all of these problems, with Rage it seemed to be the perfect storm. Combined with horrible open GL driver support from ATI, Rage really never got off the starting line. >< IF you toughed it out there was a prettyRage was possibly one of the worst game launchs in recent memory. Driver issues, lack of PC graphic options, and bugs. While it's pretty common in most game launches to see any or all of these problems, with Rage it seemed to be the perfect storm. Combined with horrible open GL driver support from ATI, Rage really never got off the starting line. >< IF you toughed it out there was a pretty good FPS hiding under all the chaos. >< Rage doesn't do anything new but rather incorporates alot of ideas that id had done well in previous games. Level design is excellent albeit a tad too linear with return visits to certain levels via side-quests. The enemies you face have better AI and are more diverse then the "Hey, let's re-skin the same mindless human model 20 times"--military shooter(s). The driving sections and racing are very arcade-ish, decent but can become repetitive also. Rage offers tons of customization, be it your car, or weapons, or items, you're given many creative ways to reign down death. Graphically the game is gorgeous, gripes about low-res textures aside, Rage is one of the best looking games around. Multiplayer is a car combat Twisted Metal style affair, which to be honest I only tried once, and didn't much care for. >< Rage wasn't the second coming of FPS that many had hoped but it's no way near as bad as some would like you to believe either. I'd recommend Rage to anyone with a decent PC now that the price has dropped.… Expand
  87. Patrick032986
    Dec 2, 2011
    10
    I love this game best ever played all I can say :). I would not change anything about this game it also a lot to it and so much to do and the graphics are well detailed and the gameplay is outstanding.
  88. dreams81
    Nov 29, 2011
    5
    Terrible don't waste your time. This game should cost 10 dollars and no more. No story No goal nothing expect beautiful graphics. Carmack and his team have lost there touch. It seems developers just try to rush there products to meet share holders demands. This is terrible game to release the end is the worst one I have seen in ages.

    Pathetic attempt at entertainment.
  89. Tukaram
    Nov 29, 2011
    10
    Entretenido juego FPS con un poco de rol, limitado un poco por los problemas con el hardware y los controladores, pero bastante entretenido, con una banda sonora muy conseguida y un guión que a mi me ha gustado bastante. Lo arreglaron bastante con el parche que sacaron poco después del juego y el que viene ahora el 6 de diciembre esperemos que lo mejore del todo.Entretenido juego FPS con un poco de rol, limitado un poco por los problemas con el hardware y los controladores, pero bastante entretenido, con una banda sonora muy conseguida y un guión que a mi me ha gustado bastante. Lo arreglaron bastante con el parche que sacaron poco después del juego y el que viene ahora el 6 de diciembre esperemos que lo mejore del todo. Muy buenas las carreras con el bugy, pero al juego le faltan muchas horas de desarrollo, Carmack se tiene que poner las pilas si no quiere perder a los jugadores de PC para siempre, veremos a ver que nos prepara con Doom 4 y esperemos que no sea otro cutreport de consola.… Expand
  90. ACS
    Nov 27, 2011
    0
    Maybe it's a good game. But I'll never know, because it runs UNPLAYABLY badly on the PC port. I am hardly alone if you read the other user reviews. Consider yourself warned.
  91. solidsteel8402
    Nov 26, 2011
    7
    The game played fine for me on the PS3. A normal game nothing really outstanding but nothing really game breaking preventing me from playing the game. The only thing that prevents this from being a higher rated game is the length is far to short and you don't get to explore the world like Fallout which is given nods to in game.
  92. Stimpy
    Nov 25, 2011
    5
    I am a big fan of Bethesda, so this game was a bit of a disappointment. Instead of an open world, it is quite linear. It still is some fun, but not compared to other games out there. If you want to skip the driving, go with Fallout New Vagas. Want vehicles? Borderlands. Don't bother with this one.
  93. Picklock
    Nov 25, 2011
    4
    The amount of hype and excitement generated for this game created a fail of epic proportions when the product was finally released. The PC version is garbage, riddled with bugs, terrible porting causing shockingly low FPS and streaming textures at every direction. After some patches that should have already been implemented on release, the game runs fairly well. Even this doesn't make upThe amount of hype and excitement generated for this game created a fail of epic proportions when the product was finally released. The PC version is garbage, riddled with bugs, terrible porting causing shockingly low FPS and streaming textures at every direction. After some patches that should have already been implemented on release, the game runs fairly well. Even this doesn't make up for Rage's shortcomings that are suppose to make the game/engine a technological marvel described by some. There is no dynamic lighting and barely any physics(this world feels so static I could get an electric shock and die while playing). Games using the Unreal 3 engine have more polished and interesting features than this game. The animations on the enemies are swell and all, but has anyone looked at the animations for the friendly NPCs that hand out quests? Did they forget to animate the entire lower section of the rig? It feels like those old 70s robots you find at Disneyland that just move around the upper part of their body and the rest is stationary to hold them in place. LOOKS REDICULOUS FOR SOMETHING THAT TOOK 7 YEARS TO DEVELOP. The art is awesome, and that is the only reason this game gets a 4 from me. The rest barely holds up to current AAA standards. If this game was sold for 39.99 brand new, I would have a lot more forgiveness, but being released for a full 60 dollar price tag brings shame to id. This game is nothing new and I bet there is no way in hell that this fantastically crappy megatexture technology id developed will be used by anyone in the near future, it has proven to be an utter waste of time unless all you want is pretty screenshots to put in your portfolio.… Expand
  94. ChopStiR
    Nov 24, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I ran the game on my old Geforce 8800 in hi-res/high detail. I had a Graphic bug on the first day which was most annoying if I got hit by a bullet. But on the second day a patch installed fixing my problem. Ran the game with no problem since. The engineering was cool, but the need for items like the RC car was short lived. Would have made a better game if they were still needed further in the game to get to other areas, Zelda is a good reference for this. Side Quests like Zelda would have also been good in this game. Although you could do some exploring, the game was very linear. I felt the ending was rushed and came to soon, I was hoping for a third Wasteland (The City) were I would run into the Authority more. Hopefully this will come with the Blue Station Expansion. The biggest issue I had with the game was after the credits you didnt get to escape back into the wasteland. I want to play the card game again with all the cards I collected. Plus I became very addicted to Tombstone.… Expand
  95. TTeddos
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    super jeux qui nous change des séries cod ou battlefield je le recomande fortement pour l'aventure.
    certes il y a peut d'arme, mais sa reste jouissif.
  96. TheHeadshrinker
    Nov 21, 2011
    7
    I didn't buy this on release because i heard about the graphical problems which were occuring. I waited a few months and am glad i did. The game looks great on my GTX 570 (minus of few dodgy textures)and does not suffer from any screen tearing. I would sum up the game itself by saying its 'good fun', but not a classic by ID's standards. I do like the the constant change of being on footI didn't buy this on release because i heard about the graphical problems which were occuring. I waited a few months and am glad i did. The game looks great on my GTX 570 (minus of few dodgy textures)and does not suffer from any screen tearing. I would sum up the game itself by saying its 'good fun', but not a classic by ID's standards. I do like the the constant change of being on foot and driving, it keeps the game fresh. I feel like this game is abit of a missed opportunity for ID because the potential was there to really make something great. Rage is definately worth picking up now that it is reduced in price and has had most of its glitches ironed out.… Expand
  97. Vio
    Nov 20, 2011
    6
    I was really looking forward to this game, only to have my hopes shattered. Graphics wise this game suffers from texture popping issues even with the latest drivers/patches on a extremely high end system (nvidia), more over due to the amount of textures that megatexture allows ID ended up with a 150 gigabyte high rez texture which they then had to compress down to 20GB to try make the gameI was really looking forward to this game, only to have my hopes shattered. Graphics wise this game suffers from texture popping issues even with the latest drivers/patches on a extremely high end system (nvidia), more over due to the amount of textures that megatexture allows ID ended up with a 150 gigabyte high rez texture which they then had to compress down to 20GB to try make the game smaller to ship. This caused extremely low resolution textures in some places and in others caused compression artifacts. The game itself offers nothing in terms of dynamic lighting, all the lighting is static, baked into the textures themselves. Have a look at QuakeCon 2007's demonstration of what there characters were going to look like vs. what they delivered in the latest game play vids and you will see a significant reduction in quality. Whats good about the Graphics? Excellent animations and a couple of wow moments when mega texture actually does pay of in terms of terrain detail. Overall though I'm disapointed, in many ways doom 3 and quake 4's graphics were better in some places, and those are 5-6 year old games. Gameplay is arcade shooter style with some racing elements, combined with crafting. Crafting in this game was not really necasary, but it is ok. Enemies were a little annoying as they seem to be so armored all the guns seem weak. I.e. the best 'machine gun' type weapon in the game which has a BFG round as it's alternate fire takes 50 bullets - 50! - to put down a normal humanoid soldier. Other than that the movement and shotgun is very satisfying. Sound in the game was good with the music being really cool in fights. Get it on a half price special if you're gonna get it.… Expand
  98. kegwielder
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    Had to register and post here because I know a smear campaign when I see one. So many ratings of "0" from people one user review total on this site. So, this is my first review here too, because I feel pretty strongly about this game. I thoroughly enjoyed Rage. However, yes, the graphics were bugged on release. Carmac is quoted as saying that the wrong GPU drivers were available on releaseHad to register and post here because I know a smear campaign when I see one. So many ratings of "0" from people one user review total on this site. So, this is my first review here too, because I feel pretty strongly about this game. I thoroughly enjoyed Rage. However, yes, the graphics were bugged on release. Carmac is quoted as saying that the wrong GPU drivers were available on release day and the whole situation was a "custer****". Sucks to be at the blunt end of that bureaucracy. I fixed mine on release day with a few easy .cfg tweaks but I don't expect everyone to be so patient. On the other hand I had a friend who got it who has a more updated PC that had no issues whatsoever. Since then id has patched the game and AFAIK everything is peachy now.

    The game itself is amazing. Can't say how many "omfg this is incredible" moments I had throughout. This is really a work of interactive digital art. The design of the world is insanely cool. It's so fun. If I could say one bad thing about the game itself, the ending was depressing, mostly because the game was over and I wanted to play more. Took me about 14-15 hours and I think I did most of the side-missions. Time for Nightmare mode and co-op I guess!

    Pros: Animations and character detail (so cool to shoot someone and watch their frame react realistically). Pace of game is nicely split between car combat and FPS shooting. Crafting is cool, easy and fun (can't say that about any other game). Voice acting is really good. Overall art design is the best I have ever seen. Graphics are just insanely beautiful and lovingly crafted- this is one of the most unique and gorgeous worlds I've ever seen in a game.

    Cons: Ending was very disappointing, not just because it meant the game was over but because the final boss didn't feel like a final boss at all to me. There is something of a cliffhanger at the end though. I am eagerly awaiting the chance to gobble up any DLC they release.

    I loved Rage through and through and highly recommend giving it a shot. 10/10 for being a beautiful, fun, original, and developer-beloved work of art.    … Expand
  99. oivalfselat
    Nov 17, 2011
    1
    When I bought Doom 3, I liked the darkness of the scenarios, because at the time, normal map and real time stencil shadows were interesting to look. But the gameplay, storyline and multiplayer... so I bought in the end, 50% of the final product, considering these, the system of light and textures. The game is disposable.
    For a long time, I was surprised with RAGE, his images show a game    When I bought Doom 3, I liked the darkness of the scenarios, because at the time, normal map and real time stencil shadows were interesting to look. But the gameplay, storyline and multiplayer... so I bought in the end, 50% of the final product, considering these, the system of light and textures. The game is disposable.
    For a long time, I was surprised with RAGE, his images show a game visually compatible with the feeling that quake caused on me, look something new. It was a long download on Steam, where I bought the game. I confess that the texture cause less problems using a nvidia gpu, but the lag occurs. Was just the beginning of the frustration.
    After thousands of interviews, the good and bad sides of the new engine second John Carmack, the PC as the best visual and the product selling as the best game ever made by id! I finally bought RAGE. I bought 70% of advertising.. yes, advertising is the real seller always. Because the final product is just half of the real deal. In 10 hours, all cards, itens and quests done.. minigames and races, please...
    The best looking game! is just a pile of low res with more closed doors, than options.
    Again, the game is disposable.
    I feel cheated, it was my last effort with at id software.    … Expand
  100. wint0nic
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    Carmack is a joke, releasing a game in AN old engine, go learn D3D, your game doesn't even support SLi properly. No updates are being done, what a joke, spent 50 dollars for nothing, won't be buying anything from iD software anymore.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
  1. PC Games (Russia)
    Nov 23, 2011
    80
    A pretty, fast and aggressive shooter, striving in vain to be something more. [December 2011, p.62]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Nov 15, 2011
    80
    Far from perfect Rage somehow is has fun post-apocalyptic action where the principles are set –fortunately – bit different than in other games of FPS genre. [Nov 2011]
  3. CD-Action
    Nov 9, 2011
    75
    It seems id Software is still living in its golden days and failed to notice that times have changed since Doom and Quake. Rage is just a decent, linear, old school shooter combined awkwardly with an arcade racing game. The world is only 'kinda openish' and the story must have been written by the coders while they were compiling the alpha version. The game looks great though – if you're lucky enough to have the it run smoothly and without technical issues that haunt the PC version. [November 2011, p.46]
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