Rygar: The Legendary Adventure

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Tecmo
  • Release Date: Nov 25, 2002
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
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  1. GameSpot
    73
    The story is weak, the camera forsakes practicality for dramatics, and you'll mostly be fighting different insects throughout most of the game, but Rygar's most stringent issue is its length--the game is only about four and a half to five hours long.
  2. GameCritics
    70
    An effective game in terms of delivering visceral thrills and exotic sights. However, I'm not recommending it as a full priced purchase. The biggest reason is that the entire adventure is nearly over before you know it (my first play-through took about five hours).
  3. Thunderbolt
    70
    The gameplay is mostly involving and the graphics are impressive. Though the game is far too short and the lack of variety in the enemies is disappointing, I can’t help but recommend this game.
  5. eToychest
    60
    There are a variety of attacks and moves that can be mastered for the Diskarmor, but sadly you will often find yourself simply using the most straightforward attacks as they are not only the easiest to execute, but also are less likely to leave Rygar open for attack by any one for the handful of different enemies in the game.

Awards & Rankings

31
#31 Best PS2 Game of 2002
94
#94 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
43
#43 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 2 out of 26
  1. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    8
    An amazing game, that seems to have been completely forgotten. I had a lot of fun playing this as a young teen.
  2. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Mar 27, 2023
    8
    The Rygar reboot for the PS2 is good fun. Unfortunately, it hasn't aged well. Movement is slow, combat is clunky and the fixed camera isn'tThe Rygar reboot for the PS2 is good fun. Unfortunately, it hasn't aged well. Movement is slow, combat is clunky and the fixed camera isn't too good. Also, the limited enemy types aren't very imaginative. This is an action-adventure in the tradition of Onimusha. Three years later, God of War put it to shame. Regardless, this game was terrific when it first released. I would rate it with an 8.1 out of 10.… Full Review »
  3. ChesterField
    May 10, 2020
    8
    Very nice hack and slash. Lot of weapons.. i mean shields. Good story. Recommended.
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