Rygar: The Legendary Adventure

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Tecmo
  • Release Date: Nov 25, 2002
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
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  1. UncleChu
    Jan 19, 2011
    4
    Definitely a Devil May Cry sort of a clone. The diskarmor mechanics are strange and not as intuitive as I'd like, what with the combos and upgrades.

    The graphics and level design are great and spooky, and they take me back to Shadow of the Colossus, but the dialogue and cut-scenes are pretty terrible. Rygar's speech is the worst. This is the best rating I'd give for a game I don't have    Definitely a Devil May Cry sort of a clone. The diskarmor mechanics are strange and not as intuitive as I'd like, what with the combos and upgrades.

    The graphics and level design are great and spooky, and they take me back to Shadow of the Colossus, but the dialogue and cut-scenes are pretty terrible. Rygar's speech is the worst.

    This is the best rating I'd give for a game I don't have interest in playing for very long. Doesn't mean it won't work for the console action gamer, especially if you like DMC or similar games.    … Expand
  2. KingP.
    Mar 7, 2003
    8
    Not Bad.
  3. FahmiB.
    Sep 10, 2003
    10
    I played rygar way back in 1984, one of the best adventure game of all times.
  4. EricH.
    Oct 23, 2003
    10
    Great game, not repetitive, ok story, great weapon system, great visuals, great gameplay, an over-all great game...........but this game so they make a sequel!!!
  5. Diablo92
    Mar 31, 2013
    10
    My brother got this for christmas a very long time ago.. The game is outstanding, absolutely great. I like the gameplay and the area's you discover, whats most fun is the puzzles you do. Some parts you will go into circles but if you watch carefully and concentrate enough then you will like it.
  6. Endinhu
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    Legal, Muito Bom, Empolgante, Gostei, Adorei, Muito Legal, Gostei Muito, Adorei Muito, Super Legal, Muito Ultra Legal, Chega de Legal????, Eu gosto de escrever Legal e sinônimos :)
  7. 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'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 anThe 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.… Expand
  8. ChesterField
    May 10, 2020
    8
    Very nice hack and slash. Lot of weapons.. i mean shields. Good story. Recommended.
  9. 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.

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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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
  1. Games Radar
    77
    A good couple of days stylish thrash-'em-up violence. Not much variety, but plenty of fun to be had, we feel. [GamesMaster]
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  2. Into Liquid Sky
    91
    With plenty of unlockables, action packed gameplay and awesome graphics. This is a must-buy for an action/adventure fan. But with the short play time, this is a tempting rental for everyone else.
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  3. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    90
    Stunningly beautiful - jaw-dropping at times... One of the finest action games I've ever played. [Jan 2003, p.137]
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