Rogue Trooper

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
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  1. TotalPlayStation
    90
    Rogue Trooper is so confident in what it's trying to do that it's a wonder Rebellion hasn't been able to pull this off before. The world is amazingly well throught-out, and the action just feels polished.
  2. PSM2 Magazine UK
    84
    A surprise package that's rammed with action all the way through. It's a little easy to complete, but don't let that put you off this unexpected gem. [June 2006, p.58]
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  3. VideoGamer
    80
    It's amazing when you sit down with a game that you had the lowest of expectations for, only to find an incredibly well put together experience.
  5. Times Online
    80
    It’s a third-person shooter with smooth, detailed graphics, and a learning curve set so beautifully that even non- shooter fans should love it.
  6. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    80
    Rogue's greatest asset is its variety, which constantly refreshes the experience before that "new game" smell wears off. [June 2006, p.93]
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  7. IGN
    80
    While it doesn't innovate in any one particular area, it keeps the action fresh by giving the player a ton of flexibility.
  8. Digital Entertainment News
    80
    One of the best sci-fi military shooters that the PS2 has seen. It's short, but with high replay value and a lot of extra content.
  9. GameZone
    80
    It might not be as huge as Halo or as deep as the Call of Duty games but it is still a fun war game with enough bullets and heart to make this a worthwhile game to play this summer.
  10. Worth Playing
    79
    With a price tag of just $30, this should be a no-brainer for anyone interested in the genre. Rogue Trooper may not do anything staggeringly new, but it combines action, shooting, stealth, and exploration elements successfully and is well worth a look.
  11. Next Level Gaming
    78
    Just sort of middle-of-the-road when it comes to 3rd person shooters. The main reason is the cookie-cutter AI that seems to sort of makes the game a little too easy to play.
  12. Console Gameworld
    78
    Rogue Trooper is a pleasant surprise for those looking for a slightly different military shooter. What it lacks in glitz and finesse it makes up in sheer fun – and isn’t that what gaming is really all about?
  13. GamingExcellence
    78
    An excellent, fast paced shooter but because it launched so late in the life of the current-gen consoles, it is more likely that gamers will pick up a new 360 game or save for future PS3/Wii fare.
  14. GameCritics
    75
    This is a game whose execution outweighs its ambition with consummate ease, until it becomes a benchmark of sorts for a generation of underwhelming third-person shooters. Wringing the very best out of its simple and solid core mechanics, Rogue Trooper is more accomplished and enjoyable than anyone had a right to expect.
  15. Armchair Empire
    75
    A solid game, which features exciting gameplay along with an engaging storyline. While it’s a little on the short side, Rogue Trooper is definitely worth checking out.
  16. The A.V. Club
    75
    Rogue Trooper doesn't approach the inventiveness of a great budget TPS like last year's "Raze's Hell," but it's priced to move.

Awards & Rankings

71
#71 Best PS2 Game of 2006
83
#83 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
36
#36 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    5
    As generic as it gets. I played it with my HS friends, we got bored, abandoned it and forgot about it.
  2. oldgamer81
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    Most underrated 3p shooter on the PS2: Perfect blend of straight forward cover-based-shooter action, with a lot of sniper shooting, someMost underrated 3p shooter on the PS2: Perfect blend of straight forward cover-based-shooter action, with a lot of sniper shooting, some stealth and a strong linear story, some short lightweight riddles at the corners and a motivating gathering and crafting system, which flavour the shooting so it doesn't become boring. As the controls are great in my opinion, I don't see the point of critique that Gamespot has. I also love the imaginative and colourful alien setting and the fact, that it doesn't display real soldiers but a comic book which is seemingly critically to militarism, as it depicts war as stupid with no side more evil than the other. Non of the less there is a lot of fun in this great action cover shooter military style game. A real hidden gem!… Full Review »
  3. Watermelon789
    Jul 24, 2011
    6
    In the first minutes its a wonderful time of fun and nice presentation of action though , after that it get monotone and repetitive. RogueIn the first minutes its a wonderful time of fun and nice presentation of action though , after that it get monotone and repetitive. Rogue Trooper will be forgiving for those that enjoyed, but in my case is hidden in the shadows and never to appear in my memories. Oh yeah, you've seen Avatar, well this is has similarities just give those freaks guns and there you have it.… Full Review »
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