Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 941 Ratings

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  1. ThiefBrRj
    May 30, 2023
    10
    A true masterpiece for those who like hack n' slash and a true challenge. For those players, this game is a "must play".
  2. JasonFajardo
    May 4, 2023
    10
    Probably my favorite game of all time. This doesn't have a just a sigle great thing, the charm in this game it's incredible. Starting with the music, Heat of the Desert, Rules of Nature, I'm my Own Master Now, Stranger i Remain, The Stains of Time, Red Sun, The Only Thing i Know For Real, Collective Consciousness and It Has To Be This Way are great themes that hypes you up, the boss fightsProbably my favorite game of all time. This doesn't have a just a sigle great thing, the charm in this game it's incredible. Starting with the music, Heat of the Desert, Rules of Nature, I'm my Own Master Now, Stranger i Remain, The Stains of Time, Red Sun, The Only Thing i Know For Real, Collective Consciousness and It Has To Be This Way are great themes that hypes you up, the boss fights are amazing, Blade Wolf, Mistral, Monsoon, Sundowner, Sam and Armstrong are charismatic and you have a great time facing them, you play this game just to face them. The gameplay it's fun and really fast. Metal Gear Rising it's pure adrenaline and one of the best games on PS3/Xbox 360… Expand
  3. SoldierOfGod
    Mar 22, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. I'm not much of a hack and slash fan but this one captivated me with its incredible soundtrack, frenetic gameplay and the best graphics I've ever seen on a PS3. It's true that this game is short but that's a positive aspect nowadays as you can buy this game for 20 bucks and it has very good replayability. Also, the story is very good and does notOne of the best games I have ever played. I'm not much of a hack and slash fan but this one captivated me with its incredible soundtrack, frenetic gameplay and the best graphics I've ever seen on a PS3. It's true that this game is short but that's a positive aspect nowadays as you can buy this game for 20 bucks and it has very good replayability. Also, the story is very good and does not include absurd collectibles or tedious side quests to extend the length of the game.… Expand
  4. aaronnmp96
    Feb 6, 2023
    8
    The story is very basic but it's fun, the gameplay is incredible, although it has a bit of a strange difficulty peak
  5. Fenix_360
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    MEMES ADN OF THE LIFE

    STENDIG HERE AND REALIZE

    THE only thing i take for real
  6. hector_bcn98
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Si alguien quiere aprender a hacer un hack and slash, que empiece por jugar este Revengeance. Un escándalo en todos los sentidos.
  7. Dannyex10
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best I think Kojima. He put dedication and hours into the game. but it feels short and every 5 minutes I would die… Expand
  8. MrBrooun
    Oct 13, 2022
    8
    крутая боёвка, мемы и эпик музон, просто шикарно
  9. BigBoosMG
    Sep 22, 2022
    10
    Simplemente GOD, Buenos gráficos, buena historia, buen gameplay, buen Soundtrack. Lo malo es que es corto. Pero para lo rejugable que es, no me quejo
  10. YokoHugo
    Jul 29, 2022
    8
    Kninnininiinnininininknininiininninininininniininininnininninnininininiininninihinininninininin
  11. All_ButTrU4
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    Absolutely fantastic. Had so much fun with this. Loved the challenges,the protagonist is an enigma you care to solve and the looming threat is actually pressing .i enjoyed the personalization, the dialogue, the fighh sequences and basically everything about this probably the first game I've completed and replayed
  12. Kostas_Spirou
    Apr 30, 2022
    9
    Absolutely bat-sh!t insane!
    I honestly can't believe this game is real, from the gorgeous and stylish Cyborg Samurai setting to the crazy action and the sarcasm, this is an over-the-top Hack and Slash Fever Dream
    The gameplay holds up pretty well, it's very fast, smooth and fun, however, the controls can sometimes be bad and irresponsive. You can unlock new weapons and pieces of equipment    Absolutely bat-sh!t insane!
    I honestly can't believe this game is real, from the gorgeous and stylish Cyborg Samurai setting to the crazy action and the sarcasm, this is an over-the-top Hack and Slash Fever Dream

    The gameplay holds up pretty well, it's very fast, smooth and fun, however, the controls can sometimes be bad and irresponsive.
    You can unlock new weapons and pieces of equipment to use, so even if it gets repetitive, you can always switch to different combat styles and keep things fresh.
    The parry mechanic is very weird, sometimes it doesn't work correctly, but when it does it feels very satisfying!
    It's worth to mention that this the only game where your sword cuts through everything, from enemy limbs to objects, walls and even bridges.

    Now for the story, it's weak but it has some nice symbolisms, and incredible set-pieces full of action and suspense. Sadly it's a very short game, but the pacing is good, the game never gets boring or tedious.

    The boss fights are the best thing about this game, legit some of the best bosses I've ever fought, and the music is the cherry on top.
    Infact the whole soundtrack is fantastic, every song is a banger.

    I do wish the level design was more creative though, most areas look exactly the same, and the environment looks boring.
    Also the camera can be a pain in the ass sometimes, it automatically focuses on enemies you don't want to attack and it gets really annoying.

    Lastly, the humor and the sarcasm are unbelievable, this game is just hilarious, it knows when to be funny and it knows when to take things seriously.
    I feel like this game was made for me, it's my first Metal Gear, and my favorite for sure.

    Final Rating: "Fantastic" ~ 8.5/10.    … Expand
  13. MrBigPolska
    Jun 3, 2022
    10
    This game is like a metal gear game except actually good these people who will tell u its bad are just losers that don't find fun games fun and much rather enjoy being virgins all there lives rather than slaying some mechs and fighting corruption
  14. GoodReviewers
    May 30, 2022
    10
    If you like hack and slashes and games where you barely feel limited, then this is the best game ever for you. Great characters, great controls, great bosses. The story is an eh but who cares? With blade mode you can cut nearly anything apart from walls and floors which lets you cut your enemies in half any way since you can cut at any angle using the analog. The spammed enemy parts aren'tIf you like hack and slashes and games where you barely feel limited, then this is the best game ever for you. Great characters, great controls, great bosses. The story is an eh but who cares? With blade mode you can cut nearly anything apart from walls and floors which lets you cut your enemies in half any way since you can cut at any angle using the analog. The spammed enemy parts aren't that fun but still nice when you kill a ton of enemies so you feel powerful and the bosses are a actual good challenge on hard and revengeance difficulties. Gotta say, best game ever.… Expand
  15. JackMcloed
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    You can cut a guy into 1000 pieces in slow motion and then rip their electric heart from their chest.
  16. dorohedorofan90
    Dec 24, 2021
    8
    Es curioso que se critique la duración de MGR:R cuando el Metal Gear Solid original tenia al menos 5 horas de cinemáticas y 4 de gameplay. Es una lastima que este proyecto saliera de manera tan abrupta y que tuviera un downgrade tan elevado. Pues se salvo gracias a la intervención de Platinum que rescato un proyecto que no avanzaba. Aun así, es uno de los juegos a los que más horas heEs curioso que se critique la duración de MGR:R cuando el Metal Gear Solid original tenia al menos 5 horas de cinemáticas y 4 de gameplay. Es una lastima que este proyecto saliera de manera tan abrupta y que tuviera un downgrade tan elevado. Pues se salvo gracias a la intervención de Platinum que rescato un proyecto que no avanzaba. Aun así, es uno de los juegos a los que más horas he echado y rejugado. Es una pena que en algunos tops de Metal Gear no lo incluyan pues para mi supera a MGS4. Una salvajada de juego donde querrás cortar en rodajitas todo lo que se ponga por delante. Sueño con una secuela, pero ahora que Kojima no tiene la IP y esta le pertenece a Konami el futuro de Metal Gear es algo difuso.… Expand
  17. awar_7
    Dec 20, 2021
    8
    Hack & slash muy divertido con el sello de Metal Gear. Tremendamente adictivo con unos combates frenéticos y el aliciente de cortarlo todo en pedacitos.
  18. TeaFan556
    Dec 19, 2021
    8
    [RU]
    Ах, какая игра! И сюжет! И геймплей! Особенно сложность. Это нечто...
  19. arostislavna
    Dec 1, 2021
    10
    Nanomachines, son!

    Truly a great continuation of the Metal Gear storyline, handled carefully by Platinum games, and has the most (legitimate) stereotypical American protagonist character ever created. I love it.
  20. NetoAsura
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Esse jogo se tornou meu jogo favorito, trilha sonora e jogabilidade incrível. História e gráfico excelente. A Platinum conseguiu literalmente entregar uma obra de arte, em apenas 3 minutos de jogo e já passou o sentimento que o jogo era totalmente diferente dos outros. Provavelmente esse será sempre meu jogo favorito
  21. demi-raiden
    Oct 25, 2021
    9
    Platinum's wild action gameplay merges with Kojima's insane storytelling to create the most solid action game since Devil May Cry 3. Full of incredible boss fights, an original soundtrack that is as awesome as the protagonist, and monologuing villains with more depth than Bayonetta's combat, this game will stick with you for a while. If only this action masterpiece was a little longer andPlatinum's wild action gameplay merges with Kojima's insane storytelling to create the most solid action game since Devil May Cry 3. Full of incredible boss fights, an original soundtrack that is as awesome as the protagonist, and monologuing villains with more depth than Bayonetta's combat, this game will stick with you for a while. If only this action masterpiece was a little longer and had more depth of combat...… Expand
  22. JamesDrawsThngs
    Sep 9, 2020
    8
    Platinum Games had already begun to make a name for themselves after the critical success of titles like Bayonetta and Vanquish. When Kojima was making the rounds searching for people to help him create a new action game for the Metal Gear franchise, it only made sense for him to choose Platinum. What once started as a mix of action and traditional stealth mechanics, Metal Gear Rising:Platinum Games had already begun to make a name for themselves after the critical success of titles like Bayonetta and Vanquish. When Kojima was making the rounds searching for people to help him create a new action game for the Metal Gear franchise, it only made sense for him to choose Platinum. What once started as a mix of action and traditional stealth mechanics, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance instead got transformed into the type of game the studio is best known for: Ridiculous, high-energy combat. All the while, it tries to pay tribute to certain Metal Gear traditions with varying degrees of success.
    Revengeance takes place a few years after Guns of the Patriots. Raiden now works for a PMC called Maverick Security Consulting. One day while protecting an African Prime Minister, they are attacked by a rogue PMC called Desperado. Events transpire that end with Raiden gaining a new cybernetic body and now must thwart Desperado and their plans to keep the world in perpetual conflict. Compared to your average Metal Gear story, Rising is nowhere near their level of complexity. The villains are one-note and cartoonish (some more than others), but they are every bit as entertaining for it. It can be ridiculously over-the-top and it is fully self-aware of the type of story it is telling, and it’s all the better for it.

    That ridiculous, over-the-top nature perfectly applies to the gameplay. It’s Platinum’s branded linear, fast-paced action where you cut down every little thing that stands in your way. You are armed with your trusty katana, and as you defeat certain bosses you’ll gain secondary weapons with their own unique properties. Raiden controls wonderfully and I always felt like I was in complete control of my actions, which is vital for this style of game. You do have access to items like grenades and missile launchers, but you’re likely to forget they’re even there as Raiden is more than capable on his own, and even then the time it takes to pull them out to use them is more than enough time for enemies to retaliate so it’s not worth it. The game also presents a few opportunities for stealth, but it kind of feels more like paying lip service to the series’ roots rather than a crucial mechanic. As you defeat enemies and save the occasional hostage you’ll earn Battle Points that can be used to purchase new upgrades.

    Rising’s biggest features are in its parry system and blade mode. There’s no block, nor is there a traditional dodge mechanic. You’ll instead be parrying back enemy attacks at the right moment (or you can just spam the left stick and attack button to perpetually block most attacks). Even this simple action is rewarding in of itself. Blade mode allows you to slow down time to precisely cut individual glowing limbs, and when you slice at just the right spot you can absorb that enemy’s electrolytes that heal you and refuel your blade mode gauge. This is easily the most satisfying part of the game’s combat. You can also cut specific objects in the environment to knock down stubborn enemies with long range weapons. I would also be hard pressed to forget about this game’s incredible soundtrack that perfectly reflects your given combat scenario. The PS3 version, sadly does have some dips in performance, especially when the game stops the action to deliver conversations, but it’s not enough o be a deal-breaker. The game is also rather short, which does make for some great replayability.

    It should go without saying that if you are looking for more traditional Metal Gear, stay away from this game. Looking for a kick a** hack-and-slash? Here you go.    … Expand
  23. James2020
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    Great idea to continue a saga that had already ended, but this time follow it plot with Raiden as the new protagonist.
  24. illuvatar_1st
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    truth be told i haven't play any of the past titles, so this was a 1st for me and holy moly this game Rocks. the game play was so good where you re a cyborg ninja dude with cool anime hair that has a blade and allows to cut everything in pieces, buildings,cars tress what ever. The music alone gets you hyped and you want to play more. Where else can u slice up robots in slow mo.
    its an    truth be told i haven't play any of the past titles, so this was a 1st for me and holy moly this game Rocks. the game play was so good where you re a cyborg ninja dude with cool anime hair that has a blade and allows to cut everything in pieces, buildings,cars tress what ever. The music alone gets you hyped and you want to play more. Where else can u slice up robots in slow mo.
    its an epic game with interesting villains and amazing battle choreography. Jack's weapons alongside his moves make up for a pleasant surprise.    … Expand
  25. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Platinum Games' Metal Gear Rising is similar to their other action game, Vanquish. It takes place four years after MGS IV. As the game begins, we learn that Raiden is working for Maverick Securities, a Private Military Company. While on bodyguard duty for the African Prime Minister, he is attacked by a rival PMC (called Desperado) that destabilizes nations through terrorism. They end upPlatinum Games' Metal Gear Rising is similar to their other action game, Vanquish. It takes place four years after MGS IV. As the game begins, we learn that Raiden is working for Maverick Securities, a Private Military Company. While on bodyguard duty for the African Prime Minister, he is attacked by a rival PMC (called Desperado) that destabilizes nations through terrorism. They end up defeating Raiden and killing the prime minister. Weeks later, an upgraded Raiden and his support team learn that Desperado are attempting to stage a military coup in another nation. As a response, Raiden is sent in and ends up gaining an ally in the form of a cyborg dog which he renames Bladewolf.

    The fast combat is in the tradition of Devil May Cry, Ninja Gaiden and the PS2's Shinobi. While gameplay mainly consists of running and fighting, there is the occasional stealth segment. As the game progresses, Raiden receives new weapons and abilities that can be upgraded in numerous ways. Some of the series' quirky staples such as exclamation marks appearing over enemy heads make a return. And just like in previous MGS titles, there is a heavy emphasis on cutscenes to propel the narrative. However, the violence during these animated scenes is more brutal than usual for a Metal Gear game.

    The game's graphics are on par with Metal Gear Solid IV, but the framerate is much smoother. Unfortunately, camera issues do occur due to the fast action; it constantly has to be adjusted. Despite its flaws, this "Metal Gear Solid" spin-off is good fun. The game's fast, violent and over-the-top style should appeal to fans of both Platinum Games and Metal Gear Solid. Overall, it successfully blends kinetic action with the world of Solid Snake. I'd give it an 8.5 of 10.    … Expand
  26. Ascalon
    May 15, 2020
    10
    ı think Perfect game because songs, combat,story,and chacter design is very very good and boss fight very important
  27. Leytskii
    Feb 28, 2020
    10
    The best hack and slash game i ever played on my ps3, a truly missed series that I hope one day is looked into to make a sequel
  28. KratosKong
    Aug 15, 2019
    10
    Uno de los juegos mas intensos que ha hecho Platinum Games. Aunque dure 5 horas notaras que no necesitas mas.
  29. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  30. Diegochocho
    Jul 3, 2018
    8
    Como siempre Platinum Games destacándose con su gran jugabilidad y banda sonora, y este no es la excepción.
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 61
  3. Negative: 3 out of 61
  1. GameFocus
    Apr 9, 2013
    89
    Improvements need to be made, but Metal Gear Rising has already established itself to be an action game well worth buying.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Apr 4, 2013
    70
    Fact is, when Revengeance is firing on all cylinders it’s a great, albeit short (six hours, tops) action game. [April 2013, p78]
  3. Games Master UK
    Mar 24, 2013
    75
    Its shortness will dissuade many, but cut deeper and an innovative parry system impresses. [Apr 2013, p.70]
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