RAGE

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5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1788 Ratings

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  1. directx11frank
    Oct 9, 2011
    9
    Perfect game for me, The really like shooter from id software. Graphic are really good, probably one of the best game this year. The sound is good too. I wait to see next game created with that engine.
  2. VerbalEarthworm
    Oct 9, 2011
    0
    I opened this account just to give this a big fat juicy zero...
    it would have scored 3 based on content alone but it gets:
    -1 for making me update both the game and the drivers twice just to be able to play it, -1 for happily taking my money for an unfinished product and
    -1 for a pathetic port.
    = 0

    i really really have to stop pre-ordering games...
  3. Cathodeus
    Oct 9, 2011
    9
    Totally don't agree there ! On my pc the game look very good (and i'm a video game artist). The engine is fast 60 fps everytime. The steam patch of this morning is the saviour !

    Thanks ID ! The ghost town and authority cell are just Id style ! I'm loving it !

    I'm really waitting for the HD texture pack ! This while bring 1 point more from 9 to 10 by my side.
  4. silktree
    Oct 9, 2011
    6
    Once the problems with tearing and textures are sorted out, Rage looks stunning to a degree I've not experienced in games before. Sure, some of the textures are that sharp but on the whole I didn't find them distracting. They're largely sharp where it matters. The environments are rich, with, for the most part, little repeat of objects making everything look fresh at each corner turn. TheOnce the problems with tearing and textures are sorted out, Rage looks stunning to a degree I've not experienced in games before. Sure, some of the textures are that sharp but on the whole I didn't find them distracting. They're largely sharp where it matters. The environments are rich, with, for the most part, little repeat of objects making everything look fresh at each corner turn. The NPCs move well and die with satisfying drama and good animations. The shooting is solid and works well, with generally interesting environments, mixtures of cover and run and gun, and a nice heft and feel to the weapons. The problems, though, are many. The driving parts are weak, and while more fun that I expected, I wasn't expecting much. The 'RPG' elements are nothing of the sort. There is no variable character development , aside from choosing the armour at the start of the game. The plot is weak. At the end I was left with the feeling the last 2 or 3 missions were rushed to get the game out of the door. The last level and ending itself are most unsatisfying and a real let down. As a demo for a game engine it works well. I really hope Fallout 4, for instance, can make use of this engine to better effect. But as a stand along game by the end I was hurrying through to get it over with and, while the ride was fun for the most part the lack of depth, unmemorable characters and plotting and laziness on the part of id for the last 1/3 of the game make it little more than an average AAA title.… Expand
  5. DoomLegion
    Oct 9, 2011
    0
    Bad ugly and full of bugs console port. Optimization: 0, and no visual options.

    A piece of worthless junk, for sure. It would be an insult to spend money on buying this.

    Thanks Carmack for this nightmare.
  6. Baldavenger
    Oct 9, 2011
    8
    I am amazed at this game, it is beautiful to look at, the sounds are epic, voice acting good and believable, though let down by a poor story and short campaign and the well reported graphic driver issues.
    However i must have been the lucky one as ive had no graphical issues at all, the game has been smooth and without errors throughout.
    Hopefully some DLC soon :) Graphics = 10    I am amazed at this game, it is beautiful to look at, the sounds are epic, voice acting good and believable, though let down by a poor story and short campaign and the well reported graphic driver issues.
    However i must have been the lucky one as ive had no graphical issues at all, the game has been smooth and without errors throughout.
    Hopefully some DLC soon :)

    Graphics = 10 some of the most believeable and expression full NPC chars ive seen.
    Sound = 8 Music is a bit "Full On" at times, though builds tension nicely for the many pant filling set-pieces
    Gameplay = 8 Too short and story doesnt really go anywhere until a very abrupt ending, with no options to conitnue post end sequence.
    Value = 8 15 hours it took me to complete, work the price out :)    … Expand
  7. Rokossovski
    Oct 9, 2011
    0
    I pre-ordered Rage because I trusted ID Software and Bethesda and was looking forward to a great PC game. I checked my system requirements, OK, and downloaded the latest AMD drivers, OK. However instead of enjoying a great game, I'm tweaking and reading the internet and learn about the memory of textures, v-sync etc. But did I pay 50 euros for that? To me this is the moral bankruptcy of IDI pre-ordered Rage because I trusted ID Software and Bethesda and was looking forward to a great PC game. I checked my system requirements, OK, and downloaded the latest AMD drivers, OK. However instead of enjoying a great game, I'm tweaking and reading the internet and learn about the memory of textures, v-sync etc. But did I pay 50 euros for that? To me this is the moral bankruptcy of ID Software, don't they have QA department?… Expand
  8. mixal1
    Oct 9, 2011
    7
    Not bad at all.Ok, what i mean. After so many let downs games for example hunted, brink, duke nukem forever, Rage is best of the let downs. PC developers are cheating pc players, for me, its legal steeling our hard earned money. Rage looks older than old Doom3, or Prey. Despite textures problem, custom config fixed it, and on my old rig playable @ 1920*1080, gpu nvidia gtx275 and vintageNot bad at all.Ok, what i mean. After so many let downs games for example hunted, brink, duke nukem forever, Rage is best of the let downs. PC developers are cheating pc players, for me, its legal steeling our hard earned money. Rage looks older than old Doom3, or Prey. Despite textures problem, custom config fixed it, and on my old rig playable @ 1920*1080, gpu nvidia gtx275 and vintage CPU intel e7500. What i dislike on Rage is that linear feeling, i cannot go where i want, so i'm limited by accepted missions, where i'm allowed to go.I dont understand why it consumes 21 GB on my hdd. Second problem is, when i exite active mission, for example i went from sewers to waistland, i completed 2 of 3 objectives, killed all bandits, and later i went back to the sewers to finish 1 remaining. all bandits were alive again at the same position as before. Music is OK, but repetetive, looping from middle of the song. Weapons, shooting and sounds are awesome, moving is perfect. Enemies are retarded, sometims shooting to wrong directions, but the know trick jumping, they will surprise you at the moment you dont expect. Also their conversation is funny. Racing is OK, funny. Rage can entertain you for long time, if you do forgive developers and publishers for releasing unfinished game.

    From me, 7/10. Will i buy any new PC game this year ? No. PC gaming is over. Rage is proof of it.    … Expand
  9. elijman
    Oct 9, 2011
    0
    Everything is the black squares! I wasted all weekend on this ** tried everything but no patch, no driver helped!
    This game is a greatest fail of this year I am not going 2 buy Skyrim because Bethesda screwed up; pirates are so lucky they didn't play for none working game!
  10. Firecomb
    Oct 9, 2011
    3
    latest nvidia drivers don't help, screen tearing and now game freezes so bad i have to reboot to close application. Sad to say but Dark Souls is calling me Rage is a bust do not buy unless they decide to support PC again. My last ID PC purchase GG.
  11. 3quilibrium
    Oct 9, 2011
    9
    After spending a fair amount of time with configuration files and creating cache folders for RAGE I ended up with a game that runs more smoothly than any other I have had on my PC with a stunning visual style that deserves great praise to be heaped upon the art team at ID.
    So, the textures are a bit blurry at times, especially close up. That's to be expected with a cross-platform title    After spending a fair amount of time with configuration files and creating cache folders for RAGE I ended up with a game that runs more smoothly than any other I have had on my PC with a stunning visual style that deserves great praise to be heaped upon the art team at ID.
    So, the textures are a bit blurry at times, especially close up. That's to be expected with a cross-platform title like this. It's the sheer amount of detail in every part of the environs and the staggering variety that lifts this game visually head and shoulders above anything seen before. No two areas a the same and I struggled to notice any repeat textures used in most games to cover large areas. The devil is certainly in the details here because the world comes to life on the screen.
    This is all helped by some of the best sound quality I have ever heard. 5.1 surround sound is a minimum requirement in my humble opinion if you want to get the best from this game's solid audio. The voice acting is also of a very good quality, but possibly not the best I have heard.
    The writing is okay, but nothing mind blowing. It tells a good story without too many frills.
    The gameplay mechanics are solid and fun, which, at the end of the day, is what a game should be. The racing is frantic and visually breathtaking with the epic surroundings flying by at breakneck speeds and still making you feel in total control of your vehicle.
    The A.I. Isn't the best but there is some variety, no-matter what some people say. The mutants basically run at you but the bandits leap about trying to get in close for a personal kill. Other enemies use the arsenal at their disposal to great effect and draw you out of a hiding spot with a well thrown grenade whilst others may well blow themselves to smithereens with a stupid fumble. Personally I think it's all part of the fun.
    Yes, RAGE had some major technical problems on release but they were mainly driver issues and a distinct lack of graphical options, which has now been largely rectified by a patch.
    There is so much bitterness on the Internet about the issues and some truly over the top reactions by people who really ought to get some anger management classes that I have to add that if you have patience, update the game (and perhaps use your own configuration files) and forget about this ridiculous "perfect game" expecationitis illness that many people seem to have you will have an absolute blast. It's also a rather sizeable game for a shooter which adds value for money compared to other 5 hour shooter.
    RAGE is a solid shooter and fun racer all in one - once you get it running correctly.    … Expand
  12. MrPresident
    Oct 9, 2011
    9
    If you can maintain and troubleshoot your own computer then it is an excellent game with beautiful visuals. You might want to stick with the console version otherwise. In spite of also being developed for the consoles, it is a PC game through and through.

    You also want to make sure that have at least 1gb video card and run a 64-bit operating system. You will need it to enable the    If you can maintain and troubleshoot your own computer then it is an excellent game with beautiful visuals. You might want to stick with the console version otherwise. In spite of also being developed for the consoles, it is a PC game through and through.

    You also want to make sure that have at least 1gb video card and run a 64-bit operating system. You will need it to enable the 'large texture cache' option which resolves the texture pop-ins that people complain about.

    It needs to be said that most of the 0 and 1 scores are from people who couldn't get it running properly. AMD, in particular, had some problems getting the correct driver out for this game. Once the issue has been fully resolved then it shouldn't factor into your buying decision.

    Personally, I think it's id's best and most beautiful game so far.    … Expand
  13. Ursadorable
    Oct 9, 2011
    1
    Extremely buggy, even with latest tuned drivers. This game was so overhyped, yet turned out to be a borderlands clone, but less enjoyable. Half my time was spent trying to get the game to run. Sorry Id, I won't be wasting another gaming dollar on your consolized ports.
  14. Joedeecee
    Oct 9, 2011
    0
    Et voila comme d' habitude on se fait entuber par ces developpeurs comme id software et compagnie...
    Il me font vomir de dégout, franchement a part ce faire leurs cheques sur notre dos hein?! Carmack tu trouves que le pc n'est pas une plateforme majeure? ne sors pas de jeux dessus! sob!
  15. qzip
    Oct 9, 2011
    1
    Well, this game is complete disappointment. Even if forget about unplayable bugs (I managed to launch Rage with acceptable graphics only after I edited .cfg file manually... it's probably acceptable for a alpha version of small program created by schoolboy but not for a $60 game) the story line is really dull and the game world small and boring, filled with invisible walls and lockedWell, this game is complete disappointment. Even if forget about unplayable bugs (I managed to launch Rage with acceptable graphics only after I edited .cfg file manually... it's probably acceptable for a alpha version of small program created by schoolboy but not for a $60 game) the story line is really dull and the game world small and boring, filled with invisible walls and locked doors. Also, Rage looks like a exact copy of Borderlands, but a really bad copy. Rage isn't worth it's current price, $15 is the maximum price for that junk. I wouldn't recommend this game to anyone.… Expand
  16. Oxymore
    Oct 9, 2011
    1
    Technically awesome (if you know how to tweak some config file) but that's all. Weapons are boring, driving is boring, mission are boring. The game is boring, and short.
  17. 8ung
    Oct 9, 2011
    3
    First patch, update 1 is available, but it is useless and does not more than the community fixes already do. If you read the changelog, id software is whining about how the hardware variety and driver bug (!) do not allow their great engine and game to work properly. So they admit willingly shipping "banana software" to people, which will hopefully ripe over month and patches by them. IFirst patch, update 1 is available, but it is useless and does not more than the community fixes already do. If you read the changelog, id software is whining about how the hardware variety and driver bug (!) do not allow their great engine and game to work properly. So they admit willingly shipping "banana software" to people, which will hopefully ripe over month and patches by them. I mean what did the tester and QA do? Say: "There are many bugs, bad performance and graphic on basically any typical hardware configuration, but thats all the fault of hardware variety and driver bugs and not of the game or the engine, so it fine, lets ship it!"

    So no reason for a better User Score, yet.    … Expand
  18. denx3m
    Oct 9, 2011
    10
    I love this game, an improbable picture, fascinating battles and many other things. And who isn't happy with that, I recommend to buy such games, instead of to download them with torents, and after that to complain of glitches. More shortly, it is one of the best shooters on PC for me. All good luck and pleasant game :)
  19. raefon
    Oct 9, 2011
    2
    Yes well totally dissapointing. Graphically yes it looks nice, in some instances but the physics, game play, story line, AI and overall feel of the game just misses by a mile.

    All you have to say is Borderlands with better graphics however missing every aspect of borderlands that made it a good game.

    I would say nice try FAIl, but really its just a screaming FAILURE all road.
  20. f0lly
    Oct 9, 2011
    1
    My second review. The first was a low score due to the initial **** graphics issues. Once those got sorted I was going to update with a higher score...and then I finished the game...wtf id? That's it? That tiny little short arsed campaign is the very best you can do after 7 goddamn years!? I swear I thought I was about half way through when the credits started rolling. Campaign wasMy second review. The first was a low score due to the initial **** graphics issues. Once those got sorted I was going to update with a higher score...and then I finished the game...wtf id? That's it? That tiny little short arsed campaign is the very best you can do after 7 goddamn years!? I swear I thought I was about half way through when the credits started rolling. Campaign was boring, non-sensical, and did I mention short? Waste of money. Avoid this game until it's in the bargain bin (after which time it will be patched as well).… Expand
  21. Christian_Skott
    Oct 9, 2011
    8
    I like this game. I can't put my finger on why 'cause I can see som issues regarding graphics and some bugs, but overall it's just fun ! Perhaps because it has the speed and simplicity I missed in fallout 3 and though it is a simple action game, still holds some RPG theme. I don't know. I do know that I think my money is well spend on this game...
  22. 14-Perspectives
    Oct 8, 2011
    8
    First impressions when entering the world of Rage are very positive. The amount of detail that went into the scenery and textures is impressive. When you first start looking around at the finer details of the world one can only wonder how many hours they took making every object look gorgeous. And by gorgeous I mean completely trashed, dirty and broken looking. The character models areFirst impressions when entering the world of Rage are very positive. The amount of detail that went into the scenery and textures is impressive. When you first start looking around at the finer details of the world one can only wonder how many hours they took making every object look gorgeous. And by gorgeous I mean completely trashed, dirty and broken looking. The character models are another high point of Rage. Each character is uniquely detailed with trinkets, tattoos and clothing that give them an original personae. The voice acting and mission briefings are clear and concise as to give the player a direction in the game. The key is talking to everybody. Side quests often open up new possibilities in the game and although Rage is a first-person shooter, the role playing elements add to the charm of this game.

    The vehicle combat reminds me of playing Interstate â    … Expand
  23. Zauxst
    Oct 8, 2011
    8
    I loved the game visuals and it's interesting story. It had it's flaws and it felt that the game was not delivering what it's promised. The weapon upgrades aren't in fact weapon upgrades, but different types of bullets.
    I have the say that it was fun while it lasted.
    The game is pretty bugged at the moment, so buying it for now it's only going to be a waste of money. But in the future when    I loved the game visuals and it's interesting story. It had it's flaws and it felt that the game was not delivering what it's promised. The weapon upgrades aren't in fact weapon upgrades, but different types of bullets.
    I have the say that it was fun while it lasted.
    The game is pretty bugged at the moment, so buying it for now it's only going to be a waste of money. But in the future when the game gets more stable It will be a blast.    … Expand
  24. HerrJoebob
    Oct 8, 2011
    3
    When it doesn't crash (1 out of 3 attempts for me - I really tried), the fights are dull and the outcome seems to have little relation to what you did during that fight. The weapons have a very weak feel, which for me is a dealbreaker for this type of game.
  25. Assaga
    Oct 8, 2011
    9
    Hello, i never listen to the opinium off other people... so here is my Strong Opinium,
    Best grapics ever 'nojoke', everything runs very smooth +60 fps for sure as always id make fast compatible engines..even a friends low spec laptop could play it at 35 fps for sure.
    battlefield 3, is way worse looking as this'it looked ugly afther i played this game', this is the best engine that's out    Hello, i never listen to the opinium off other people... so here is my Strong Opinium,
    Best grapics ever 'nojoke', everything runs very smooth +60 fps for sure as always id make fast compatible engines..even a friends low spec laptop could play it at 35 fps for sure.

    battlefield 3, is way worse looking as this'it looked ugly afther i played this game', this is the best engine that's out right now 'and there still updating the engine yet.', and look even better then the witcher 2, in fact it's looking better then witcher 2 and is x3 times faster engine'then witcher', i can't wait for the new drivers, and custom setting patch, and performance patches, also a real shooter doesn't need a story.. like doom had a story.. it must we Shooting, very good and fun! So ID i new i din't let me down, ....Also id software don't copy a succes formula for getting more sales , they are experimenting with there games and take a gamble with it, it's a good move there... and also they say, short game and when it gets good it ends.. indeed but u must now there alreadt DLC's in progress... I give this game a 9 for sure... -1 point Because, there is no 4 player co-op, and only 7 missions' rolf it must be like 60 missions,' in a Big world with quest. :p rolf sorry:p
    but indeed this is not borderlands, nor fallout, so if u want a big game look somewhere else..
    i am sure that they will make a expansion'or DLC and i can't wait to play it. Keep up up good Work ID software !!!!!! and don't listen to this other reviewers....they don't know what they are speaking.... maybe there computers are full of virussus, or bad hardware.., also i can play this game, and battlefield 3 at the same time.. and alt tab, and switch, i also talk mesenger and stuff, and i still is turned on. normaly;    … Expand
  26. 7TOC
    Oct 8, 2011
    7
    The game I found to be quite enjoyable the weather you like the game play or not is purely up to your opinion I enjoyed. However if your into games more of the realistic variety I would not recommend it throughout the game the enemies changed behaviours making me constantly change the weapons I focus on using and make me vary on the ammo types. the game is incredibly enjoyable and theThe game I found to be quite enjoyable the weather you like the game play or not is purely up to your opinion I enjoyed. However if your into games more of the realistic variety I would not recommend it throughout the game the enemies changed behaviours making me constantly change the weapons I focus on using and make me vary on the ammo types. the game is incredibly enjoyable and the vehicle combat is fun and well made as well. however there are quite a few graphics problems with the game and I hope they fix them soon with a update but currently the game left me with the feeling that I would have enjoyed it more on ps3. the single player campaign is a nice length but plot wise its just a massive cliché so if your hoping for a in depth plot then don't even bother but if your like me and you just feel like having a bit of fun then I would recommend it but definitely wait until they sought out graphics problem just buy it for whatever console you own. So great game but there's too many pc problems and lack of plot but does plot really matter would you rather play far cry 2 or F.E.A.R. I personally found F.E.A.R. to have terrible game play. So you can wait a while for them to sought out the problems on PC or buy it for a console.… Expand
  27. matrices
    Oct 8, 2011
    9
    Terrible launch, amazing game. There's no way around this fact: the launch was awful. But there's also no way around this fact: RAGE features the best gunplay in an FPS since FEAR, and if you skip it because of launch issues, you're cutting off your nose to spite your own face. With a modicum of know-how and Google searching, you can quickly correct the texture pop-in issue with a customTerrible launch, amazing game. There's no way around this fact: the launch was awful. But there's also no way around this fact: RAGE features the best gunplay in an FPS since FEAR, and if you skip it because of launch issues, you're cutting off your nose to spite your own face. With a modicum of know-how and Google searching, you can quickly correct the texture pop-in issue with a custom .cfg file and turn this game into a fantastic visual experience. Sure, there are some low-res textures - as there have been in every PC game outside of Witcher 2 - but the art design and overall graphics fidelity is something to behold once it's set up correctly with 8K textures forced and pop-in minimized. Just follow these steps (the top steps work for both Nvidia and AMD): http://www.geforce.com/News/articles/how-to-unlock-rages-high-resolution-textures-with-a-few-simple-tweaks

    Now with that out of the way, I can confidently say that this is the first SP FPS I've played since FEAR where the gunplay is just amazing. The guns are all meaty with excellent feedback and feel. What also helps immensely is that the AI is surprisingly decent, making use of nooks and crannies in enclosed spaces to flank, crouch, duck, charge, and, yes, run away. That's a great detail - when you start taking fools out, there seems to be some morale trigger where the survivors try to retreat. Or they'll blindfire from out of cover instead of aiming properly. The Wingsticks at your disposal are also a beautiful addition to the combat, so you can shoot guys at some range properly without fumbling for a different weapon to switch to if one of them charges you. Both shotguns are awesome boomsticks, though I do love the alpha strike on the DLC dual-barreled shotty in particular.

    And you know what? The RPG-lite elements id included here are about as well done as you can ask for had you tasked someone with creating RPG-lite elements in a shooter. The inventory makes a lot of sense and it's satisfying to pick up loot and drops from areas or corpses and then create your own gear on the fly.

    Honestly, I hope the game sells well enough that id takes a sober look at what they accomplished and where they came up short, so they can start working on quality DLC and a sequel. For one thing, they need way more people - IIRC the team is just 60 staff. That's just not enough manpower for making a big game like this.    … Expand
  28. SaulTarvitz
    Oct 8, 2011
    0
    ID failed his project on PC.
    They blame drivers that caused such problems as run-time reloading textures, crashes. But i think they should blame themselves.
    few words about the game. boring and I've seen already this features in another games. I don't even realise WHY it is 21+ GB?
  29. BobbyGuns
    Oct 8, 2011
    0
    Worst game ever released on PC I just dont know where to start with this garbage screw you ID !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  30. kilo7echo
    Oct 8, 2011
    0
    Terrible Game such a waste of money so sorry i bought this horrible textures terrible graphics texture popping, developers blaming 3rd party drivers instead of themselves. Very linear not open world at all invisible walls no stray paths never would buy id again
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#56 Best PC Game of 2011
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#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
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#12 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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Metascore
79

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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