Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

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  1. Coreyhardie
    Jul 30, 2016
    9
    This game ...... Is SO FREAKING AWESOME, the best hack 'n' slash I ever played, a solid plot, fast paced gameplay, freaking AWESOME boss fights backed up by an equally freaking AWESOME soundtrack, the game is however a little on the short side, the weapon switching slows it a tad, and the camera can sometimes be an issue, stealth is also lackluster, but beside that it's **** awesome, youThis game ...... Is SO FREAKING AWESOME, the best hack 'n' slash I ever played, a solid plot, fast paced gameplay, freaking AWESOME boss fights backed up by an equally freaking AWESOME soundtrack, the game is however a little on the short side, the weapon switching slows it a tad, and the camera can sometimes be an issue, stealth is also lackluster, but beside that it's **** awesome, you don't need to be a metal gear fan to play this, most of those fans don't like it anyway, I don't freaking get it. But seriously it's a must buy, platinum please make a sequel to this game!… Expand
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. JDConspirator
    Mar 11, 2013
    8
    Rising Revengeance is one of those hack and slash action games that appear simple on the surface, until you delve into the juicy depths below. You will start out button spamming your way through fights before learning the inner intricacies of the engine. Blade mode is the most obvious and touted addition, allowing you to manually slice, whilst the action is momentarily stilted. The affectsRising Revengeance is one of those hack and slash action games that appear simple on the surface, until you delve into the juicy depths below. You will start out button spamming your way through fights before learning the inner intricacies of the engine. Blade mode is the most obvious and touted addition, allowing you to manually slice, whilst the action is momentarily stilted. The affects of blade mode depend largely on your suit's power storage. Parrying is also an art worth mastering, though not a complete necessity for completion. As you progress, you gain access to more powerful weapons like a heavy blade for maximum damage, and lighter weapons such as the Sai, which is great for flashy attacks. MGS Rising congeals elements from Platinum's own established slashers like Bayonetta and mixes them with MGS tropes. Where this is most evident is with codec calls and cardboard boxes being used in stealth, meshing with the exhilarating combos of the former. Stealth itself is a minor element in Revengeance, offsetting the base combat. Stealth works very well, and is simple to master- though there are no hidden depths to it, which charge the action in other areas of Revengeance. The game can be visually striking too, with hulking boss battles, which are few, but memorable. The colours bouncing off screen while you fight give the essence of power to your blade thrusting- which looks dazzling in motion. The only dings are that the difficulty spikes on higher settings tend to drag you into frustration, and a main game which is remarkably brief- especially towards the end. But Revengeance is a shining case of quality over quantity, where finesse and skill are rewarded in spades and diligence pays off massively.… Expand
  7. duffmanth
    Mar 4, 2013
    8
    Anyone expecting a traditional Metal Gear game out of Rising, this isn't the game for you. Instead of stealth and sneaking, Rising is a full out action, hack n'slash game. The gameplay is crazy fast and the visuals are stunning. The controls are tight, although it's frustrating there isn't a dedicated block button. Like all Metal Gear games, the plot is involving and deep. The onlyAnyone expecting a traditional Metal Gear game out of Rising, this isn't the game for you. Instead of stealth and sneaking, Rising is a full out action, hack n'slash game. The gameplay is crazy fast and the visuals are stunning. The controls are tight, although it's frustrating there isn't a dedicated block button. Like all Metal Gear games, the plot is involving and deep. The only real complaints I have with this game, are the lousy camera angles and the short length of the game (5-6 hours).… Expand
  8. VidsRule
    Feb 20, 2013
    8
    Terrible first impression. Dated graphics- how can people think these are good graphics? Look at the ground, look at a wall, look at the majority of objects- these are graphics from 5 years ago. And a bad camera until you get used to it and learn how to lock/unlock as needed. Still a bad camera though. But the gameplay totally gets better and better as time goes on. Get into a zone andTerrible first impression. Dated graphics- how can people think these are good graphics? Look at the ground, look at a wall, look at the majority of objects- these are graphics from 5 years ago. And a bad camera until you get used to it and learn how to lock/unlock as needed. Still a bad camera though. But the gameplay totally gets better and better as time goes on. Get into a zone and just enjoy the sweet spot.… Expand
  9. Crext
    Feb 24, 2013
    8
    This game will go into history as the masters of game music and its innovative use.

    The Boss fights are also memorable, grinding kept to a minimum and gives that overthetop epic live-action feeling about self performance! If only they'd learn camera control...
  10. BladeStrike
    May 13, 2013
    8
    As an MGS fan I was really disappointed by the mediocre story and voice acting but the fun gameplay and music still made it an overall pleasant experience. Regarding voice acting, why did they tell Quinton Flynn to use a Christian Bale/Batman voice? It was laughable. Another let down was the character of Sam. They could have made him one of the all-time greats but sadly they failed.As an MGS fan I was really disappointed by the mediocre story and voice acting but the fun gameplay and music still made it an overall pleasant experience. Regarding voice acting, why did they tell Quinton Flynn to use a Christian Bale/Batman voice? It was laughable. Another let down was the character of Sam. They could have made him one of the all-time greats but sadly they failed.

    GOOD: Boss fights, music, gameplay.

    BAD: Story, Voice acting, game is too short.    … Expand
  11. Jarcon
    Feb 19, 2013
    8
    Game is fun. Cutting mechanism is as promised. Graphics and animations are ok, only levels designs feel empty and uninspired. Good character creations, feels like Kojima himself put some of his genius into it. There is some atmosphere of MGS frenchise. Combat system is simple, but the trick of zendetsu and arms cutting makes it much more interesting. Its very short, too short. Story is 5-6Game is fun. Cutting mechanism is as promised. Graphics and animations are ok, only levels designs feel empty and uninspired. Good character creations, feels like Kojima himself put some of his genius into it. There is some atmosphere of MGS frenchise. Combat system is simple, but the trick of zendetsu and arms cutting makes it much more interesting. Its very short, too short. Story is 5-6 hours max.
    The game leaves excellent base for slasher of the incoming next gens.    … Expand
  12. tombo
    Feb 28, 2013
    8
    This new direction for Metal Gear has the potential for greatness. With more diversity, i.e.,
    open-world exploration, an expanded stealth component, varied locales, etc., this could be
    a top-tier series. The thunderstorm combat in Rising is fast, deep, and strategic. Incredibly fun!
  13. wesker2012
    Feb 19, 2013
    8
    Some of the best over the top action scenes in a game. Platinum games has made a very polished action game. The gameplay is solid, but the best part of the game is the cutscenes. I also enjoyed seeing a videogame apply some political commentary to society. Kojima was right to have platinum make this game. No one can make an action game with Japanese style like they can. Maybe capcomSome of the best over the top action scenes in a game. Platinum games has made a very polished action game. The gameplay is solid, but the best part of the game is the cutscenes. I also enjoyed seeing a videogame apply some political commentary to society. Kojima was right to have platinum make this game. No one can make an action game with Japanese style like they can. Maybe capcom will have them do the next resident evil....that would be interesting. Overall, it feels like part of the mgs universe although more of a side story, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend to anyone a fan of the series or an action fan.… Expand
  14. Jouna92
    May 30, 2013
    8
    The manliest game I have ever played! Addictive! Fun! Entertaining! Running and Slicing everything in to thousand pieces has never been so fun! "Cut at will". Excellent spin-off!! This is a great addition to metal gear games. But it's not perfect. The game is very short but it doesn't feel short because the game evolves itself so often. The story is also pretty weak(like in a action-film)The manliest game I have ever played! Addictive! Fun! Entertaining! Running and Slicing everything in to thousand pieces has never been so fun! "Cut at will". Excellent spin-off!! This is a great addition to metal gear games. But it's not perfect. The game is very short but it doesn't feel short because the game evolves itself so often. The story is also pretty weak(like in a action-film) but still entertaining. But you must remember that Hideo Kojima did not direct and write this one and that is the one main reasons why the story is weak. And just to remind. This is not a metal gear SOLID game just a spin-off and great one.… Expand
  15. JPG127
    Feb 20, 2013
    8
    This is a solid game (no pun intended). While the camera and dialogue are bad and the game is short, it is still an overall good game. Growing up with boss fights, it is good to see Revengence has some really good ones. The action is overall great. The story and dialogue are no worse than other imported Japanese games. Controls are good once you get used to them. Revengence is and is not aThis is a solid game (no pun intended). While the camera and dialogue are bad and the game is short, it is still an overall good game. Growing up with boss fights, it is good to see Revengence has some really good ones. The action is overall great. The story and dialogue are no worse than other imported Japanese games. Controls are good once you get used to them. Revengence is and is not a Metal Gear game. From the beginning, Kojima said it was an action title. And that is exactly what we got. If they can make the possible sequel longer by at least four hours, fix the camera so it works better and rework the story a bit, the game could be a triple AAA title that can stand on its own.… Expand
  16. DevilGearHill
    Feb 20, 2013
    8
    I'll give this game a 8, but I think 7.5 would be more appropriate.
    The thing is that this game is just silly. It lasts only 4 and a half hours, has very primitive and strange stealth mechanic, but this all is compensated by nice gameplay and engaging music which are both very different then anything series has ever experienced.
    But my personal main problem with the game is the plot and    I'll give this game a 8, but I think 7.5 would be more appropriate.
    The thing is that this game is just silly. It lasts only 4 and a half hours, has very primitive and strange stealth mechanic, but this all is compensated by nice gameplay and engaging music which are both very different then anything series has ever experienced.
    But my personal main problem with the game is the plot and a way it is presented to us...
    Right after Raiden loses his eye and arm to Sam and is left bleeding on a train the chapter ends and right after that next chapter starts with Raiden already rebuilt and ready for action... Why Why couldn't we have seen him in a process of being rebuilt, with Rose and little John come to visit him, with Raiden constantly having dreams of Solidus making him do terrible things WHY It could've add up to the story so many interesting details and drama The same goes for all Desperado LLC. guys... For example Monsoon comes from nowhere, without explaining his own motivations, without giving us at least some details of his backstory Same goes for everyone in this game The game doesn't give you details, doesn't give you those long interesting cutscenes with characters interacting with each other, talking, fighting and what little plot is explained can be explained only through Codec calls which are (thank God) present in here.
    This could have been a much more interesting game if there was more plot, more details, more universe to it. Without this I can't really say this is a good Metal Gear game. Just a good action game in it's own right. That is all there is.    … Expand
  17. BasicSpace
    Mar 5, 2013
    8
    The HacknSlash genre, more than any other, represents what video games really are all about, in their purest unadulterated form FUN! Of course, the game needs to not suck, and MGSR is awesome.
  18. Aeroplane33
    Feb 19, 2013
    8
    this game is straight-forward fun in the vein of Vanquish more so than Bayonetta. Combat is not as deep as Bayonetta but is still frenetic and fluid and feels great. The combinations of your light and heavy attacks with the moves you attain along the way allow for creativity and strategy for dealing with groups of enemies. The secondary weapons take the place of your heavy attack and arethis game is straight-forward fun in the vein of Vanquish more so than Bayonetta. Combat is not as deep as Bayonetta but is still frenetic and fluid and feels great. The combinations of your light and heavy attacks with the moves you attain along the way allow for creativity and strategy for dealing with groups of enemies. The secondary weapons take the place of your heavy attack and are best equipped to handle particular enemies, though never necessary. I'd say Hard mode would be your Normal mode so start there. Very Hard mode with New Game is when you really start to feel the fast pace of the action and how challenging the game can get. The parrying works well and is satisfying when you're stringing them and countering during intense battles, although the camera angle may sometimes be where it's hard to judge the direction to parry. That's why the Dodging ability is also important. Ducking, weaving, parrying, countering, running while deflecting bullets toward the dude in the distance, all happening in quick, fluid succession creates really cool moments. This is what the game is about. It is on the short side but this is more for the arcade-style gamers like myself who love getting better and chasing ranks. Expect high-level gamers posting speed runs on youtube that will surely expose how the game can truly be played. I give this an 8.5 but the scoring system only allows whole numbers. Don't really care about story though i do wish there were options to change language and subtitles like in Vanquish. I dont consider this to be Platinum's best game, which is understandable given their circumstances and time constraints. But if they are given the chance at a sequel i bet they can create a true masterpiece. This game is still fun for what it is and therefore receives a good score from me! Have fun with this one.… Expand
  19. wally43
    Feb 22, 2013
    8
    Take in account that this is not your typical Metal Gear game but that doesn't mean die hard fans of the series should look down on it,this is a extremely fun game with an excellent story and fun hack n' slash gameplay that makes you feel like a cybernetic bad ass while playing it. The soundtrack is awesome and the boss battles are truly epic, on the negative side the camera work canTake in account that this is not your typical Metal Gear game but that doesn't mean die hard fans of the series should look down on it,this is a extremely fun game with an excellent story and fun hack n' slash gameplay that makes you feel like a cybernetic bad ass while playing it. The soundtrack is awesome and the boss battles are truly epic, on the negative side the camera work can cause some issues during fights and can get annoying at some point but nothing to drastically hurt the game also the game is really short and could be finished in a few hours in one sitting. In the end Metal Gear Rising is a pretty solid game!… Expand
  20. Shanester16
    Feb 23, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A new take on the Metal Gear series... while it's certainly not my favorite of Platinum games (Which for me would be Bayonetta) It certainly keeps you entertained and remains constantly addictive. The combat system is great, decent story still including Metal Gear traditions and it's good to see some old friends return while making new ones. A downfall would be the customization design, especially with outfits. You have to buy amour with BP (Battle Points instead of Drebin Points) even if you've paid extra money for the MGS4 suit or even the ones that come when you Pre-order. The length slightly limits the game but it doesn't make it any less fun. I can't wait for more.… Expand
  21. thesavior
    Feb 25, 2013
    8
    Game is a really great game. The game is accessible for everyone as well as caters to the metal gear fans. In terms of story, the game doesn't go too heavy on Raiden's Metal Gear Solid past, or really much of what transpired in Metal Gear history so that the story isn't too confusing to anyone who hasn't played any Metal Gear game before, but give some easter eggs from earlier metal gearGame is a really great game. The game is accessible for everyone as well as caters to the metal gear fans. In terms of story, the game doesn't go too heavy on Raiden's Metal Gear Solid past, or really much of what transpired in Metal Gear history so that the story isn't too confusing to anyone who hasn't played any Metal Gear game before, but give some easter eggs from earlier metal gear games that cater to the fans of the series. The gameplay is really the reason why it is accessible to everyone as the game is a hack n slash and everyone loves a hack n' slash. There are still some aspects of Metal Gear gameplay like stealth but those aspects are really just an option as hack n' slash is everything in this game. What's also great is that you can slash basically everything in the game. What sets this game apart is blade mode, with this, you can slash up you enemies to a million pieces when the option is given. What I really like about this aspect is that I slashed both arms of an enemy and they'll still attack me by kicking and that just reminds me of Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Other than that, bosses in this game are brilliant, I won't spoil anything, but I will say that the bosses are just brilliant. In terms of visuals, it's great in terms of what the PS3 has to offer, but I have consistency problems between cut scenes and the game itself, but that's just my thing. Music in this game is not for everyone, I know that, but I feel as though that they do fit within the game, especially the bosses. Voice acting is great, just as you would expect from a Metal gear Solid game, but one problem is Raiden's voice, especially when he becomes Jack the Ripper. Now, one more problem which is what mostly everyone comes by in this game is the camera problem, which can really problematic. You can lose your enemy due to this is just an example, I can say that this camera can really mess up your gameplay. Another thing to note is that this game runs about 4-6 hours, and it is pretty linear, but it is highly replayable. What I'm getting at is that the length of the game does not correlate the price for me. If you really want this game, and have money to burn, I would recommend getting this game at retail price, but if you're on the fence on getting this game or not have a strong resolve to get this game, I would recommend waiting till the price of the game drops to a reasonable price for you.… Expand
  22. Chocobofan
    Feb 25, 2013
    8
    My major complaint is that the game is short. And yes, it's "meant to be replayed," but approximately 3 to 4 hours of level CONTENT (not time it takes you to finish) is a lot of money per inch of level. Whenever they kick out MGR:R2, I'll be buying it, and I still highly recommend buying this one, but I really hope they add a bit more.

    The mechanics of this game are rock solid. The    My major complaint is that the game is short. And yes, it's "meant to be replayed," but approximately 3 to 4 hours of level CONTENT (not time it takes you to finish) is a lot of money per inch of level. Whenever they kick out MGR:R2, I'll be buying it, and I still highly recommend buying this one, but I really hope they add a bit more.

    The mechanics of this game are rock solid. The system is probably the most fun I've ever had with an action game, although a lot more could have been done with it to add some variety. I hope to see some more innovative uses of the "cut anything" system in a sequel.

    Despite people's complaints about it "ruining" the atmosphere of the metal gear games, the story isn't bottom tier. Yes, the villains are silly and not well explained and Raiden's intelligence level bounces all over the place from scene to scene, but it's not a game breaker by any means.    … Expand
  23. Shroomey
    Mar 19, 2013
    8
    MGR:R is presented as a fast paced action game, set in the Metal Gear universe, with insanely accurate slicing mechanics. It is exactly that. Sleek and smooth, this game offers something that has never been done, and it does it very well. I haven't seen action so smooth as well as fast paced since the original God of War. The experience draws from the mythos of the Metal Gear Universe, andMGR:R is presented as a fast paced action game, set in the Metal Gear universe, with insanely accurate slicing mechanics. It is exactly that. Sleek and smooth, this game offers something that has never been done, and it does it very well. I haven't seen action so smooth as well as fast paced since the original God of War. The experience draws from the mythos of the Metal Gear Universe, and it ties it all in brilliantly with this kind of game. The main character is presented as a badass, and that is one thing I felt throughout my entire experience with this game. Bad Ass. I think after playing MGS4, seeing raiden's new look, we all wanted to see where the series would take him. What we have been given is better than anything I would've imagined. If the short length deters you, I beg of you, don't let it. This game is made for Hardcore gamers, through and through. It stays true to it's roots, while offering something fresh and new to an already established franchise. Final Verdict- Pros- Insanely Accurate Swordplay Cutting Mechanics are Fluid, Flawless, and Extremely Fun Hack N' Slash Gameplay Molded Seamlessly with Tactical Strategy VR Missions are Fun with More On The Way Through DLC Brilliant Depiction of the Metal Gear Universe Offers Something Brand New and Innovative to Gaming Musical Score Helps to Ramp Up The Action 60 FPS Gameplay Keeps You Focused on The Action Cons- Iffy Camera Sometimes Takes Away from the Experience A Completion time of 4 8 Hours, Just Left Me Craving More … Expand
  24. One-Quest
    Mar 6, 2013
    8
    Full review can be located at http://www.one-quest.com/blog/metal-gear-rising-revengeance-review/

    Over the past two weeks I’ve had nothing but Metal Gear Rising on my mind. In the first look I had a handful of problems with the game, but I still maintained high hopes. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is set a few years after the events of Metal Gear Solid 4. With the patriots gone, an    Full review can be located at http://www.one-quest.com/blog/metal-gear-rising-revengeance-review/

    Over the past two weeks I’ve had nothing but Metal Gear Rising on my mind. In the first look I had a handful of problems with the game, but I still maintained high hopes.

    Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is set a few years after the events of Metal Gear Solid 4. With the patriots gone, an increase in development of nanotechnologies and cyborgs have created a higher demand for PMCs(Private Military Corporations). Raiden, a sword wielding ninja cyborg, works for a mercenary group known as Maverick. Maverick was hired with the task of working as peacekeepers for a war torn country as a new head of state is brought into power. Let’s just say that everything spirals out of control which pits Raiden and Maverick against another mercenary group known as Desperado. The plot holds together well throughout the game. Metal Gear Rising is peppered with information about Raiden’s past, references to previous Metal Gear games, and an immersive new political state in the Metal Gear universe. The script and voice acting are great, captivating, and a often humorous. They were able to throw in a few subtle jokes and flat out ridiculous moments, even in the most serious portions of the game. Although the final boss was a little bit of a stretch, I really enjoyed the story, and it nicely complements the game play. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance clearly has Kojimas charm written all over it.

    Konami made a smart decision putting PlatinumGames Inc. in charge of the development. When people hear the name Metal Gear they think of that classic tactical espionage action. However, Raiden has since moved away from the tactical espionage, and more toward the action. Keeping with the tactical espionage roots there are some stealth moments in the game for Raiden, but there wasn’t much of a benefit to playing this way. I found myself running in, sword swinging, no matter what enemies lie before me. The controls aren’t configured for stealthy game play either. You do get items, such as boxes and barrels, that help you sneak around, but there isn’t much of use for them. Like I said, the focus of this game is on the action, and there are some heavy doses of action in MGR:R.
    One of the big focuses of the game is the “Blade Mode.” This ability slows time, which allows you to position your blade to cut enemies to pieces, big or small. The primary use of Blade Mode is for “Zan Datsu”, the ability to cut open an enemy and grab their cyborg spine to heal yourself and recover electrolytes. Blade Mode is also used to just cut things into small pieces. because it’s fun.
    As you play the game you’ll be able to unlock new sword abilities as well as different sub weapons, main weapons, and special items. The unlockables and upgrades are very reminiscent of games such as Bayonetta and Devil May Cry, with a bit of a Metal Gear Solid flair. You get Battle Points by getting higher grades throughout the missions, as well as cutting off specific limbs. You use the Battle Points to purchase upgrades and items. In order to unlock new weapons and special items you need to complete specific objectives, e.g. Beat the game on Hard Difficulty, Collect all I.D. Chips, or complete all VR Missions.

    I’m also glad to report that there is a dodge ability which comes in handy. Unfortunately the camera does get a little confusing, but for the most part you are playing in wide open areas, so it doesn’t play a major factor past the first few, confined, areas. In the end Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is a great game, and a total blast to play. Keep in mind that this isn’t the Metal Gear we have all grown up with. The focus here is on action, although the story is still full of crazy Kojima politics. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance features a new game play style for the Metal Gear saga and it works spectacularly. While the story is a bit on the short side, about 7 hours, there’s still plenty of replay value. With new weapons and costumes to unlock, and the always daunting “perfect rating” for each level, you could spend quite a bit of time with this one. Also, the music in the game is awesome! Pay attention to the ever changing audio as you play through each mission, you’ll be impressed. The soundtrack actually features some local friends of ours, The Maniac Agenda, which makes the music that much more exciting. If this is how 2013 is going to start then we have an epic year ahead of us. Pickup, play, and enjoy Konami’s Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.    … Expand
  25. Aleph
    Mar 9, 2013
    8
    I made a video review for this game, which you can check out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x2-ZU0K2VI

    The good:
    -Fun
    -The best animation I've seen in a game
    -Amazing character designs
    -Music

    The bad:
    -Camera gets wonky
    -The dialogue sucks
    -Voice acting is mediocre
  26. RevolverOcelot
    Mar 13, 2013
    8
    I've never been a hater of Raiden, but also not thie biggest fan. He never rubbed me the wrong way. MGR:R shows the potential Raiden has carrying his own series...and he can. I consider this game a teaser though. It IS short, and the graphics are great, despite the environment being on the bland side. The game is definately ambitious though, and the free slicing has TONS of potentialI've never been a hater of Raiden, but also not thie biggest fan. He never rubbed me the wrong way. MGR:R shows the potential Raiden has carrying his own series...and he can. I consider this game a teaser though. It IS short, and the graphics are great, despite the environment being on the bland side. The game is definately ambitious though, and the free slicing has TONS of potential for future Raiden titles. The Metal Gear series EASILY has the best Bosses/Boss battles in gaming history by a long shot. That's where Revengeance falls a little short. This is due to there not being much background or introductions to them, and they're VERY difficult until you figure out, "wow, THAT'S what you gotta do." The bosses did have the MGS feel to them, and starting with Monsoon, were UBER DIFFICULT. It took me about 30 tries to defeat him and the following ones, and that was just on normal. My biggest complaint though is the lack of health regeneration items. Trying to defeat the later bosses with just 1, even on normal, is insane. All in all, it's very SOLID, and can be summed up as a cool Cyborg Fruit Ninja. That's a compliment.… Expand
  27. Trawe
    Mar 19, 2013
    8
    One of the most entertaining fast paced action games since Bayonetta that unfortunatley is plagued by the most infuriating and messed up camera I have ever experienced in a game. The reactive combat and need to be very precise with your input on higher difficulties makes the game very satisfying to play, but when the camera goes bonkers just because the enemies forces you to consecutivelyOne of the most entertaining fast paced action games since Bayonetta that unfortunatley is plagued by the most infuriating and messed up camera I have ever experienced in a game. The reactive combat and need to be very precise with your input on higher difficulties makes the game very satisfying to play, but when the camera goes bonkers just because the enemies forces you to consecutively parry and get pushed into the corner makes the game very annoying at the times this happen. The story is more than ok for this type of game and fits nicely into the MG-universe with a corrupt faction hiding behind the law to create a PMC-army for their own agenda. The lack of depth behind all the characters is a bit sad, but to be expected from an action game. Would've been nice to have more fleshed out dialgoues between more characters than only Raiden and the one he calls over the codec, also there is barely any mentioning of any characters personal life.

    Solid action game that will fall speak to anyone who enjoy difficult, but not unfair, action games.    … Expand
  28. Philosopher
    Mar 21, 2013
    8
    Formerly planned as a Kojima product, Metal Gear Rising (also known as Metal Gear Solid: Rising) was doomed to never see the light of the day. Because Hideo Kojima had to focus on the main Series, he scraped the idea with Rising. But, the game was also in developement. So much work for nothing? Eventually, Platinum Games (Bayonetta) has taken over the boat, and finished the game. But itFormerly planned as a Kojima product, Metal Gear Rising (also known as Metal Gear Solid: Rising) was doomed to never see the light of the day. Because Hideo Kojima had to focus on the main Series, he scraped the idea with Rising. But, the game was also in developement. So much work for nothing? Eventually, Platinum Games (Bayonetta) has taken over the boat, and finished the game. But it dosen't look like the version Kojima has planned. Rising was planned as a more Action oriented Stealh Game. Also, the whole Beta Stuff showed a lot more gory game. You should also know, the original Story was set after Sons of Liberty.

    The final product became a very good game. In other words, it's totally "Solid", even without a Snake in the game. The Action is one of the finest in this Genre for the current Generation. The graphics are detailed (when there is much Action, even Hollywood will say: Chapeau!). The citys are all a bit empty, there is a soul missing. Making them look like abandoned ghost towns.

    The Boss Battles are also very unique. They're totally challenging even in the normal mode. Absolute praise goes out to the Soundtrack played when you fight a Boss. This will definitely push you even more.

    The overall playtime is a bit short. On the easy mode, you can finish the game in under 5 hours. But there are so many collectibles, you will definitely come back for another playthrough. Don't forget to mention the VR Missions. And there are a lot.

    Verdict:

    Raiden was a good character long before Guns of the Patriots and Rising. In Sons of Liberty, his Character was doomed because of the fame of Solid Snake. Kojima did not kill Raiden. He likes him, and he made him for the second time the main protagonist of a game. Making him one of the most Bad Ass Cyborg in Gaming history. 8/10

    Trivia:

    The planned main character was the famous Gray Fox. That idea was scrapped. At least, you can play as Gray Fox via the downloadable costume.    … Expand
  29. MicoB1022
    Mar 24, 2013
    8
    This is my first review so I apolgize if it's a little long. Despite only having played 2 MGS games, namely Portable Ops and Peace Walker, I found that this game's plot was easy to understand and had very few references or spoilers to previous MGS games. Most people here and in other sites are giving this game a bad name, but I would like to correct this bad opinion. Let's start with theThis is my first review so I apolgize if it's a little long. Despite only having played 2 MGS games, namely Portable Ops and Peace Walker, I found that this game's plot was easy to understand and had very few references or spoilers to previous MGS games. Most people here and in other sites are giving this game a bad name, but I would like to correct this bad opinion. Let's start with the story (not giving out too many spoilers), it follows Raiden, the ninja turned cyborg from MGS 4 (who was also a child soldier in Liberia) who has joined a private military company (PMC) called Maverick Security. He is disgraced and humiliated after a mission to protect the prime minister of a country in Africa fails and ends with the prime minister being assassinated by another PMC known as Desperado. Raiden then embarks on a quest of vengeance, trying to stop Desperado's plot and also trying to keep his inner demons at bay. Like all MGS games there is a large amount of cutscenes that help move the story along. In one level especially, you'll find yourself feeling just like Raiden, questioning the morality of your actions, and even feeling sorry for the nameless other cyborgs you slaughter. In short, Raiden, despite being a powerful cyborg ninja, is quite a relatable character. For gameplay on the other hand, it's very fast-paced and full of action, especially with Blade Mode, which slows down time and allows you to slice enemies into pieces. Raiden can also perform a "zandatsu" in which after slicing a precise area of the enemy's body, he can pull out their spines and consume it for health and energy. One of my complaints is that the parrying movement is sort of confusing at first and in my opinion they should've just made it a one button counter (just as in Arkham City). Also, there is also a "stealth" mechanic to appease long-time fans of the series, but since Raiden is a cuborg ninja with a sword, the stealth mechanic's pretty useless and is something we can do without in future games. Unfortunately, the game only lasted about 6-7 hours, and, being a gamer who loves to play long games, was pretty disappointed that I couldn't do more other than replay the missions and have some VR training. I played this game on PS3, the graphics were amazingly detailed, both in cutscenes and actual gameplay. I just wish they could've added more ambience to the dull environment, or at least made the areas more open-ended. Overall, Metal Gear Rising is a great game, the PROs being great graphics, interesting storyline, character, and fun gameplay, the CONs being confusing parry mechanic, short game (6-7 hours), little replayability value, and dull environment.… Expand
  30. LattyIce
    Mar 28, 2013
    8
    This game is just flat out fun. Combat is not as deep as DmC or other hack n slash games but it is still fluid and chopping enemies never gets old. The story is lacking which is a misstep considering how many things they could have done story wise. I probably wouldn't go out and purchase this till a price drop though, I went through it in about 5 hours.
  31. Azurefox84
    Apr 8, 2013
    8
    Metal gear rising is a impressive game that takes place 14 years after the guns of the patriots campaign the gameplay is fast intense and will keep you on your toes with incredible attack animations But the game is lacking in freedom of movement and some interesting events being left in the shadows like raidens transformation and since this is a metal gear game. I was hoping that thereMetal gear rising is a impressive game that takes place 14 years after the guns of the patriots campaign the gameplay is fast intense and will keep you on your toes with incredible attack animations But the game is lacking in freedom of movement and some interesting events being left in the shadows like raidens transformation and since this is a metal gear game. I was hoping that there would be a evade or dodge button that could help casual players if the new guard scheme was complicated or just plain stupid Boss battles are epic and includes flashy quick time events and a decent challenge from the expendable cyborgs
    You will encounter in the game. Metal gear rising also has a new blade mode that allows you too cut through anything and adds replayability too the game along side the fun vr missions that gives the player more of a challenge giving you set objectives but out of all that I was hoping the game could be longer ad some cameos would have been nice .
    8/10    … Expand
  32. garongoreng
    Apr 26, 2013
    8
    i do really like the cutting system on the game, i never had interested on MGS until i played this game (it's just because not really the type of my games). sadly, it's short, but it's worth the time i spend and makes you feel awesome! i replay it since i love the feel of cutting stuff, simple, kinda able to release your stress, and loving all the awesome choreography and cut scenes.
  33. MGTE
    May 4, 2013
    8
    Metal Gear Rising Revengeance is a fun game especially if you like hack-slash games like devil may cry. Just to be clear you don't have to play any other Metal Gear games to know what is going on, this is a completely different story. First of all the music in this game is very solid it settles the atmosphere very successfully and the Blade-mode is soo much fun, you can literally cutMetal Gear Rising Revengeance is a fun game especially if you like hack-slash games like devil may cry. Just to be clear you don't have to play any other Metal Gear games to know what is going on, this is a completely different story. First of all the music in this game is very solid it settles the atmosphere very successfully and the Blade-mode is soo much fun, you can literally cut every single body part in half, it gives you tons of satisfaction when you cut someone in half with your blade. Bossfights are a lot of fun and your biggest foe who fought you at the beggining of the game, beating the sh'' out of you is well made. On the other hand, voice acting and the wonky camera is my only complain, if the could fix the camera which is one of the most important aspect in the hack-slash game, this game would have a higher score. Overall, Metal Gear Rising Revengeance is a great addition to the series but it is not replacing other metal gear games, it's a new series(just to clerify), with a great music and the solid gameplay this game is a must buy.

    *SORRY FOR ANY SPELLING MISTAKES, OR ANY OTHER MISTAKES*    … Expand
  34. MasterUnlocker
    Jun 13, 2013
    8
    Makes up for Raiden being a complete b*tch in MGS2, he's actually badass in this. Music is really cool too. The campaign is a bit too short and when the story tries to be serious, its a bit stupid considering how silly the story is, but overall a really good game, Platinum fkin rule!!!
  35. RaidenDP
    Jun 27, 2013
    8
    This is one of my favorite games ever. While it's certainly not perfect, it has a very special place in my heart due to its battle system, music, characters, unlockables, etc. Unlike some other reviewers, I believe that the things the game does right easily overshadow the things that it does wrong. The "Zandatsu" cutting system is absolutely amazing and unlike anything I've ever seen. OnceThis is one of my favorite games ever. While it's certainly not perfect, it has a very special place in my heart due to its battle system, music, characters, unlockables, etc. Unlike some other reviewers, I believe that the things the game does right easily overshadow the things that it does wrong. The "Zandatsu" cutting system is absolutely amazing and unlike anything I've ever seen. Once you start cutting, you just won't be able to stop. Aside from that, the battle system is of the typically high quality that we've come to expect from Platinum Games. The only real difference between it and, say, Bayonetta, is the lack of any kind of dodge or block button. In their place is a very interesting parry mechanic that might be a bit hard to master, but once you do it, it feels deeply satisfying to parry your opponents, and it adds a whole new level of depth to the battle system. The soundtrack is one of the best I've ever heard. The fact that I actually bought it and put most of the vocal tracks on my iPod should explain exactly what level of quality we're talking about here these are tracks that are absolutely amazing out of the game, but sound incredible when they start playing in the middle of a fight. It's also safe to say that this game features the most interesting squad of bosses seen in a "Metal Gear" title since "metal Gear Solid 3", with the cake going to Monsoon the cybernetic philosopher who can separate his body into tiny pieces and control magnetism.

    Of course, many people are turned off by the length of the game not counting cutscenes or replays, the campaign can be beaten in about 4 hours. Then again, this is one of those games that are supposed to be played again and again, using different weapons, cybernetic bodies and difficulty levels. The amount of collectibles is astounding you can collect data chips, chop off left arms, hunt for Men in Boxes, look for health extensions or just try to get trophies and titles. No matter what, there's always something new you can discover on repeated playthroughs, which can make up for the short length of the campaign. There's also literally hundreds of VR missions you can try that will take at least 4 hours on their own, so if the length is the reason why you might not want to pick this up, I'd say your fears aren't entirely justified.

    Bottom line if you want to play an absolutely excellent hack n slash, then ignore the trolls and look no further than Metal Gear Rising!    … Expand
  36. Jellybean15
    Dec 21, 2014
    8
    After being bought back from the brink of death multiple times, Metal Gear Rising Revengeance finally releases. Despite not following the typical Metal Gear formula, Rising manages to find a new formula of it's own, and surprisingly enough, it manages to succeed, despite some hiccups along the way.

    Revengeance takes place after the events of Metal Gear Solid 4, and Raiden, still a    After being bought back from the brink of death multiple times, Metal Gear Rising Revengeance finally releases. Despite not following the typical Metal Gear formula, Rising manages to find a new formula of it's own, and surprisingly enough, it manages to succeed, despite some hiccups along the way.

    Revengeance takes place after the events of Metal Gear Solid 4, and Raiden, still a cyborg ninja, now works for a paramilitary division to support his family. Unfortunately, while on an operation to defend a VIP, Raiden is ambushed by a rival Paramilitary group who disagrees with the VIPs moves for peace. They manage to successfully assassinate the VIP while simultaneously humiliating Raiden in a crushing defeat. He is then rebuilt with a new and improved Cyborg body to carry out revenge against the paramilitary lieutenants that killed the VIP.

    The first preface I must address is if you're expecting the gameplay shown in Kojima's original demos several years ago, you're gonna be disappointed. With the new developer, everything from the gameplay to the story has been tweaked or changed completely since that time. It's not the same game.

    With that out of the way, the gameplay essentially turns out to a standard hack and slash with a few tweaks. You use the square and triangle button to use using light and heavy attacks, and if you have an alternate weapon, that weapon takes the place of the heavy attack. It sounds standard, but Rising has two new mechanics that make it stand out from your typical hack and slash title. The first of which is parrying.

    What makes parrying stand out is how useful, unique, but frustrating it can be all at the same time. The blocking mechanic is activated by pressing the light attack button while also flicking the left stick in the direction of the attacker. Doing this puts Raiden into a blocking stance, allowing him to stop enemy attacks. It's takes some getting used to it, and you'll get stomped on by your enemies at the start because of it, but when you do master it, the mechanic becomes second hand for the most part.

    I say for the most part because of this mechanic's frustration, which is the warning flash you get from enemies. When an enemy executes an attack, a red flash will appear letting you know to parry, and if the attack can't be parried, the flash will instead be orange. The main problem with the flash is the lack of consistency. Some attacks, despite being unblockable, will flash red, fooling you into blocking and taking an attack head on as a result. It also doesn't help that sometimes one flash will count for 5 consecutive attacks, so you'll block for one not knowing that you need to actually block for more. This inconsistency leads some of your hits being cheap or unfair, and frustrating as a result.

    If you do block successfully though, you'll activate the Rising's second unique mechanic; blade mode. When the prompt appears, time will slow down, allowing you to control Raiden's sword directly and choose what and where to cut. Most enemies will have a weak spot that - if you cut correctly - will allow you to absorb the enemies core, restoring your health and energy completely. It's addicting and does help alleviate some of the frustrations with parrying, since any damage done to you is quickly rectified.

    Ultimately, the main highlight of Rising are the amazing boss fights, which are these adrenaline-fueled battles where blade mode is used creatively to take your foe down. Each fight is incredibly fun, well thought out, and unique. Sure, all the before mentioned problems are present in some of the fights (the last one especially), but it doesn't take away from how truly epic each encounter is, and they all give you a new weapon after they're done.

    The drive behind the story motivating Raiden to go forward though, is honestly a little convoluted. What starts as a simple revenge story of bad guys vs. good guys quickly changes to stopping the harvest of children's brains (I'm not kidding), to stopping a high ranking official from starting wars to create peace. The main gripe is that the story seems to be all over the place, but it's something Metal Gear fans should expect.

    The game itself looks okay, but none of the graphics are very impressive .With drab environments and boring level design, nothing in this game will catch your eye and make you stop to look at it. Surprisingly though, the game manages to run at a consistent 60 frames per second which is impressive for how fast paced it is.

    The biggest complaint is how short the game is. Even on hard, this game will take five hours max to finish. However, there is a lot of replay value, including upgrades and extra moves for your standard weapon as well as the weapons you unlock from boss fights. Plus, there are lots of unlockables, VR missions, and difficulties.

    Ultimately, this game is fun, and most Metal Gear fans will like it. As for hack and slash fans who want something fresh, look no further than here.    … Expand
  37. MrBigBoss
    Sep 7, 2013
    8
    I'm a huge fan of MGS and have been looking for something to help stave off the hunger for the next gen installment. In comes Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Breaking away from the traditional MGS mold which mainly focuses on unparalleled storytelling that engrosses the player in an almost too-real world of corruption, in depth character designs, and plot twists galore, MGR:R takes a stabI'm a huge fan of MGS and have been looking for something to help stave off the hunger for the next gen installment. In comes Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Breaking away from the traditional MGS mold which mainly focuses on unparalleled storytelling that engrosses the player in an almost too-real world of corruption, in depth character designs, and plot twists galore, MGR:R takes a stab at producing an over-the-top and insane gameplay experience.

    And it succeeds.

    I have to admit I was skeptical at first. The gameplay opens up with a relatively basic storyline (although you certainly get that Kojima feel as the story develops), and introduces you to a very well done fighting system. You quickly begin hacking, slashing, and dismembering your enemies by the dozens and it is almost frightening how much I enjoyed it. You actually maintain your health and energy levels by absorbing your enemies insides (HELL YES) and you can slow down time with the blade mode system to put more precise cuts into your enemies for extra satisfaction. The blade mode implementation plays a huge role in the game, as you will need to it overcome some of the most well done, thought out, and smart boss battles I've ever experienced.

    Overall, if your an MGS fanatic like myself and you're looking for something to keep you busy while you wait for the next gen, pick this game up and give it a shot. I was pleasantly surprised by how ok I was with the different gameplay style presented here. I was still finding myself in the MG universe, and having a damn good time.    … Expand
  38. SJ-ULTI-Reiews
    Nov 16, 2013
    8
    Metal Gear Rising is a refreshing entry into the Metal Gear franchise. MGR has some of the best graphics ive seen on a Playstation 3 to date. The combat is addicting, fast and fluid and is the best thing about this game. The beginning of the game is really good, during the middle the action does slow down at times and the story can sometimes seem crazy, but this wouldn't be a Metal GearMetal Gear Rising is a refreshing entry into the Metal Gear franchise. MGR has some of the best graphics ive seen on a Playstation 3 to date. The combat is addicting, fast and fluid and is the best thing about this game. The beginning of the game is really good, during the middle the action does slow down at times and the story can sometimes seem crazy, but this wouldn't be a Metal Gear game without a little craziness. The ending is quite amazing, and the last boss battle is one of the best boss battles ive ever played in any game. I cant wait until Platinum Games make a sequel for this great entry into the Metal Gear franchise. Overall Score= 83/100… Expand
  39. RudyJack
    Nov 4, 2013
    8
    It's my first Platinum Games' title that I played and its good. I mean it's really good! It has great combat mechanics with awesome blade mode cuts and parrying system that is unforgivable on the hardest difficulty but also makes game really satisfying! Boss battles and music are really great too and it brings more and more ways to beat them if you collect up special items like ID-leftIt's my first Platinum Games' title that I played and its good. I mean it's really good! It has great combat mechanics with awesome blade mode cuts and parrying system that is unforgivable on the hardest difficulty but also makes game really satisfying! Boss battles and music are really great too and it brings more and more ways to beat them if you collect up special items like ID-left hands or data storage chips that unlock new weapons and outfits for Raiden. The storyline is decent but it has many funny connections to Metal Gear Solid games like option to speak to your crew on "codec" while fighting with boss or anywhere else. The only really disadvantage is that the game ends really quickly (about 3-6h, depends on player skill) but still its worth an attention to slasher fans.… Expand
  40. Sergiogio
    Dec 29, 2013
    8
    The battle system is deep and fun, blade mode is amazing precise, the bad are the levels feel a little plain and dlc are made from recycled content and is duration is short, is an enjoyable game not for casuals players
  41. TheBrak
    Feb 23, 2014
    8
    Metal Gear Rising is straight up fun. The story is absolutely bonkers and doesn't take itself all that serious. The swordplay feels great and the slicing mechanic is really satisfying.
    Big Metal Gear fans might be disappointed because the story is not as serious and it feels like it is set in a completely different universe than the other Metal Gear games.
    The most memorable part about    Metal Gear Rising is straight up fun. The story is absolutely bonkers and doesn't take itself all that serious. The swordplay feels great and the slicing mechanic is really satisfying.
    Big Metal Gear fans might be disappointed because the story is not as serious and it feels like it is set in a completely different universe than the other Metal Gear games.
    The most memorable part about this game are its insane and elaborate boss fights. Especially the last boss is one of the most fun and ridiculous boss fights i have played in the last couple of years.    … Expand
  42. PMG
    Jul 24, 2014
    8
    This game is fantastic. It does have a few shortcomings, like the only about maybe 4 or 5 hours if you don't listen to the codec. But aside from that it is astonishing, the combat is deep savor the only 5 weapons, it maneges to make not only Raiden likeable, but a badass as well. The script is good and often funny, especially the villian Armstrong, the soundtrack is absolutly masterfullThis game is fantastic. It does have a few shortcomings, like the only about maybe 4 or 5 hours if you don't listen to the codec. But aside from that it is astonishing, the combat is deep savor the only 5 weapons, it maneges to make not only Raiden likeable, but a badass as well. The script is good and often funny, especially the villian Armstrong, the soundtrack is absolutly masterfull and awesome and the bosses, if MGS normally has some of the greatest bosses, then MGRR has the absolute greatest. All in all if you enjoy platinum's Action/Hack And Slash games with the Metal Gear lore, you will love this game.… Expand
  43. SonikkuAensland
    Feb 11, 2016
    8
    Even with the Sonic Adventure-like Camera and some clunky controls, the game proves to be a great spin-off game, with awesome music, crazy combat, and is pretty challenging even in easy mode, you don't need to play the other MG games unless you're interested in Raiden's story, it has decent customization and fun boss fights.
  44. BaronVonTang
    Aug 8, 2014
    8
    I honestly didn't like this game at first. It had a lot working against it: The terrible wuss-rock soundtrack that seemed to come on every single time things started to get interesting and completely killed the mood (at least you can turn the music off in settings); the forced stealth sections which completely break the flow of the game and which don't really give you any clear ideaI honestly didn't like this game at first. It had a lot working against it: The terrible wuss-rock soundtrack that seemed to come on every single time things started to get interesting and completely killed the mood (at least you can turn the music off in settings); the forced stealth sections which completely break the flow of the game and which don't really give you any clear idea what's going to send an enemy into alert, and the combat was just so-so, at least I thought, and as funny as hacking people up in slowmo and taking out there spine was, it got real old real fast.

    So, I played the first couple of stages and then it went back on my shelf, where it sat gathering dust while I contemplated selling it back for a pathetic fraction of what I paid for it on release. But then I gave the game another try, this time I began to better understand the parry system, which the game does a baffling poor job of explaining to you considering how many tutorials you have to wade through at the beginning. Parrying adds an exhilarating element to combat; it becomes all about perfect reaction timing and less about stringing together the same combo chains whenever you see an opening like so many other current hack'n'slash titles. Now I can't stop playing this game.

    It still has its flaws; it's waaaaay too short, main campaign is only about 5-6 hours; the additional VR missions aren't very fun and don't play to the games strengths; again, the music is terrible and doesn't match the feel of the game at all; those forced stealth sections are extremely annoying and unnecessary; waaay too many quick time events (can that **** just stop being in games), and if you miss your window for them they're often gone immediately, nothings more frustrating then effectively parrying and stunning an enemy, then having your figure slip and putting in 1 extra hit and missing your opportunity for an instant take down. But the good out weighs the bad, and the combat is just so addictive. It's not as good as, let's say, Devil May Cry 3, but seeing as there's been such a dearth of well made games like this lately, it's s certainly a step in the right direction. Here's hoping there's a sequel!    … Expand
  45. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    8
    What a blast. Finally we get to play as Raiden. Chopping up people limb by limb. I feel Platinum Games have made the best version of this game they could of made with exciting action and set pieces that MGS is known for.
  46. Severus450
    Jan 12, 2016
    8
    This game is just straight up amazing and became one of my favorites AWESOME music visuals and animations will make sure you will have a wonderful time. The story will get kinda weird as you progress through the game but its fun nonetheless. The only reason i dont give this game a 10 is that the camera can behave like a over exited dog which you have to keep pulling its leash to keep itThis game is just straight up amazing and became one of my favorites AWESOME music visuals and animations will make sure you will have a wonderful time. The story will get kinda weird as you progress through the game but its fun nonetheless. The only reason i dont give this game a 10 is that the camera can behave like a over exited dog which you have to keep pulling its leash to keep it place. Often was in a fight where halfway through i start jamming my face into a brick wall. Other that that there is also a HORRIBLE stealth section with enemies so incredibly sensitive just thinking about scratching your bum hole and these dicks will notice you and when they notice you might as well restart. Great Game Overall… Expand
  47. NicolasThe17th
    Mar 16, 2016
    8
    This is one of the best Hack n 'slash I've played. The range of movement is incredible and the difference is very noticeable graphics compared with MGS4. The duration of story mode is one thing to criticize, but the VR missions give you a good replayability factor. DLC story are pretty decent although they are difficult to handle. DLC dress maybe are not the best in the game, and less forThis is one of the best Hack n 'slash I've played. The range of movement is incredible and the difference is very noticeable graphics compared with MGS4. The duration of story mode is one thing to criticize, but the VR missions give you a good replayability factor. DLC story are pretty decent although they are difficult to handle. DLC dress maybe are not the best in the game, and less for an offline game. Still, Revengeance has shown us that Hideo Kojima can do whatever with your franchise and Platinum Games is the best when it comes to action games. If it be a sequel, definitely buy it.… Expand
  48. BananaReviews
    Jun 15, 2016
    8
    Hack´n Slash insano e frenético,boa jogabilidade e personagens carismáticos, o jogo é muito bom mas não se parece nada com um MG,história boa e envolvente,mas modo stealth horrível,câmera bugada,IA burra demais,péssimos gráficos.
  49. Ishi123
    Feb 17, 2017
    8
    This game is as hack-and-slash as it gets. Metal Gear Rising is a spin-off title taking place in the Metal Gear universe, alongside the Metal Gear Solid series, and putting its own unique spin on things. Starring Raiden, a character who Metal Gear fans sometimes wish didn't exist, the game gives the character his own time in the spotlight, instead of having to share it with the actual mainThis game is as hack-and-slash as it gets. Metal Gear Rising is a spin-off title taking place in the Metal Gear universe, alongside the Metal Gear Solid series, and putting its own unique spin on things. Starring Raiden, a character who Metal Gear fans sometimes wish didn't exist, the game gives the character his own time in the spotlight, instead of having to share it with the actual main character.

    Branching off from the stealth-action combat of the Metal Gear Solid games, Rising gives you the art of the blade and tells you to go nuts. "Cut what you will". Whereas most games that give you a sword just feel like you're hitting enemies with a blunt stick, Rising makes you feel the edge of your blade as you slice through enemies and everything around you, and in the hands of Platinum, the makers of the hack-and-slash stylish hit Bayonetta, the game comes into its own. This is not Metal Gear Solid; it's a completely different beast and should not be compared to the previous series.

    The combat system, though not incredibly deep, still feels fast, fluid and fun. Slicing through your enemies with the speed and stylish flair that only Platinum can deliver is a spectacle in and of itself, and it feels so much more satisfying when you kick an enemy into the air, slice him into pieces and then land in style as the bloody pieces fall around you. The Blade Mode is build around this, allowing you to enter a slow-mo state and take your time in aiming and angling your sword strikes to sever limbs, heads and torsos, and the game definitely makes full use of this feature, as some enemies require cutting at specific times and/or places in order to take them out. The second function of blade mode is to facilitate the Zandatsu technique, which lets you rip out energy cores from enemies in order to restore your own as well as grant full heals. In hectic fights, you are incentivised to be precise and accurate with your cuts, punching through an enemy's defenses and opening them up to cut them open and grab that energy in order to nab a quick full-heal to keep up the fight. It's a really fun and rewarding system in my opinion, Though most enemies could be taken out just by simple button-mashing, it's kind of a cheap way to play it, as you have moves that can end battles much more quickly and efficiently, opening up opportunities mid-combo for a blade mode cut in order to perform your Zandatsu technique. The parry system is also unique in that it's assigned to your attack button. How it works is you must push the control stick in the direction of an incoming attack and hit the attack button in order to block. Time it right, you can come out of it with an immediate counter that opens enemies up to blade mode. It's so simple I have no idea why people complain about it and give this game low scores just because they don't know how to do it properly. Ignore anyone saying this game is bad who mention the parry system.

    The story, though not nearly as deep as, let's be honest, the alphabet soup that Kojima can sometimes shpeel out, isn't too terrible. Compelling alphabet soup, mind, but sometimes hard to keep track of. The narrative is simpler than that, while still containing certain things that tie it into the rest of the universe. After Guns of the Patriots, Raiden is signed onto a private military corporation called Maverick, whose duties mainly involve security for VIPs. After a mission gone awry and a horrible and humiliating defeat, Raiden sets off with a brand new cybernetic body and a thirst for revenge... revengeance, if you will. However, in typical Kojima fashion, the game never really takes itself too seriously, sprinkling in some humor here and there to spice up dialogue and make characters more appealing, despite the dark themes that go into child organ harvesting. Yeah. Hideo Kojima, everybody. The story isn't terrible, but it's nothing like what MGS has woven, though it shouldn't be asked of Rising to make something like that with one game.

    The boss fights are as Platinum as they come. Huge one-on-one spectacle bouts between unique and varied enemies, requiring precise and aggressive skill to take down. The boss fights really do feel amazing, and are some of the most memorable bosses I've ever fought with how unique they are in their mechanics. Added with the amazing boss fight soundtrack that makes you feel pumped up as hell like you're playing through the greatest action sequence ever, these battles are pure adrenaline fueled fun that can sometimes be tough as nails to beat, but feel oh, so satisfying to fight.

    Overall, the game is entertaining enough to keep you satisfied for the 6-7 hours it takes to complete, and will keep you entertained for longer than that on subsequent playthroughs, unlocking more content such as new swords and outfits, as well as finding all the health and energy upgrades. The game is a spectacularly fun ride, and well worth at least a try, even for seasoned Metal Gear fans.    … Expand
  50. Jaleo
    Jan 12, 2017
    8
    Platinum games know how to do this kind of games. I must admit I was skeptical about this game after I tried the demo when it came out. Before, when Kojima presented it as teaser/trailer, I was hyped. But then they showed those vids and the game looked so silly... Well, it was quite the fun game after I played MGSV (THAT one was so frustrating, so with MGRR I could unleash that anger lol).Platinum games know how to do this kind of games. I must admit I was skeptical about this game after I tried the demo when it came out. Before, when Kojima presented it as teaser/trailer, I was hyped. But then they showed those vids and the game looked so silly... Well, it was quite the fun game after I played MGSV (THAT one was so frustrating, so with MGRR I could unleash that anger lol). I'd never imagine that after more than 10 years I had played the first DMC1 on PS2, I'd loved this kind of game. Damn, I admit it completed it as many times I have completed MGS2 and 3 (on every difficulty mode). And yet, I won't dominate the game! Still a noob. The story and characters don't have the charisma of other MGS games (and I'm missing some classic characters in here but well :< ), but it's still fun, at times frustrating, but fun. Wished it had more alternative ways to go through it. On the other hand, I'm so tired of sandboxes and open worlds, that sometimes I don't mind a corridor game. It lets you focus on the main purpose. Graphics are correct, the sword is very addicting, and the music is awesome too, you gotta love those songs. A bit gorey at times, but oh well :P this is not infiltration anymore!… Expand
  51. Diegochocho
    Jul 3, 2018
    8
    Como siempre Platinum Games destacándose con su gran jugabilidad y banda sonora, y este no es la excepción.
  52. DanIsSexy
    Apr 19, 2017
    8
    This is an amazing experience, its so diffrent from anything else that you ought to play it. However you should play it on the PC, the controller simply is too awkward to enjoy the experience. Even if you chose to play this game on console you will still enjoy the varied boss fights, kickass sound track and lovable characters
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. TeaFan556
    Dec 19, 2021
    8
    [RU]
    Ах, какая игра! И сюжет! И геймплей! Особенно сложность. Это нечто...
  56. YokoHugo
    Jul 29, 2022
    8
    Kninnininiinnininininknininiininninininininniininininnininninnininininiininninihinininninininin
  57. 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
  58. 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.
  59. MrBrooun
    Oct 13, 2022
    8
    крутая боёвка, мемы и эпик музон, просто шикарно
  60. 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
  61. TheQuietGamer
    Apr 29, 2013
    7
    I've never played a Metal Gear game before but when I heard about this game and its focus on action rather than stealth I decided to check it out. I'm glad I did, the action is fantastic. Combat feels great, there are some awesome set pieces, and chopping enemies into thousands of little pieces in slow motion and ripping out their spine before they even hit the ground never gets old. II've never played a Metal Gear game before but when I heard about this game and its focus on action rather than stealth I decided to check it out. I'm glad I did, the action is fantastic. Combat feels great, there are some awesome set pieces, and chopping enemies into thousands of little pieces in slow motion and ripping out their spine before they even hit the ground never gets old. I also have to give special praise to the games outstanding soundtrack, it truly does get you pumped to fight and is one of the best soundtracks of 2013. Unfortunately the game does have some issues that keep it from being the next big action game. The action is great but I couldn't help feeling like there wasn't enough of it. This is the kind of combat system that has you wanting to slaughter endless hoards of enemies, but the game never gives you more than a few enemies at a time. This is perfectly fine because I was having fun, but I wanted more to kill. Another factor contributing to the feeling of a lack of combat is the short length of the game. I beat the story mode in under 4 hours. The game does have some challenge rooms but I never really got interested in them. The games story is also rough. It's completely bonkers and I honestly don't think I could tell you what is was about, all I remember is something about rescuing children's brains. It makes no sense and frequently pulls you out of the game with its overly long cutscenes and intrusive moments where a supporting cast member will call you and force you to talk to them about crap you don't care about. In the end I did enjoy my time with Revengeance, but felt it was too short. If they make a sequel they need to focus less on their crappy story and more on the fantastic combat system they've created. All in all it's a fun game, but not worth full retail price.… Expand
  62. redsuns
    Feb 27, 2013
    7
    Story is boring and predictable. Recovering a pile of brains and fighting cyborgs. Radio calls are useless and full of meaningless chatter. The combat at times is very annoying. You basically use the same basic combos from Chapter 1 all the way to completion because the varieties are very limited. New unlocked weapons are not really useful and you lose all yr advanced sword combos if uStory is boring and predictable. Recovering a pile of brains and fighting cyborgs. Radio calls are useless and full of meaningless chatter. The combat at times is very annoying. You basically use the same basic combos from Chapter 1 all the way to completion because the varieties are very limited. New unlocked weapons are not really useful and you lose all yr advanced sword combos if u use it. Metal Gear Rising combat is nothing like DMC or God of War. You generally just spam the same old basic combos the whole game and then use blade mode to finish the enemy.
    The insane amount of enemy grapple and dizzy status makes wiggling the left thumb stick to break free for the 100th time annoying as hell. If you strip away the whole Metal Gear thing, it is only a decent action game.    … Expand
  63. mrnice
    Mar 26, 2014
    7
    Completionists will have a blast unlocking outfits, weapons and trophies. I had enough after a dozen hours although the mechs and ninja moves drew a smile on my face. The gameplay can sometimes be like an interactive animé movie of high caliber. The camera is fast, the moves are smooth, and the visuals are clear and sharp. An overall improvement on Bayonetta's gameplay, although simplerCompletionists will have a blast unlocking outfits, weapons and trophies. I had enough after a dozen hours although the mechs and ninja moves drew a smile on my face. The gameplay can sometimes be like an interactive animé movie of high caliber. The camera is fast, the moves are smooth, and the visuals are clear and sharp. An overall improvement on Bayonetta's gameplay, although simpler and more hectic. I hesitate to call it a 'great game' since it's short and the battles are all variations on the same mechanics. Also, some trophies were out of my league and there's no online component. HINT: You can set health packs to auto-use, makes the game much easier.… Expand
  64. StarlessBB
    Feb 19, 2013
    7
    The pros: Visuals are extremely smooth, look nice at 60 fps, character models have that distinct Platinum Games sheen to them where they look smooth and pleasant. Some of the music is pretty good. Gameplay is very fun and the parry/block mechanic keeps you on your toes. Cutting things feels much better than it did in Afro Samurai. Game is ACTUALLY difficulty on higher difficulties, moreThe pros: Visuals are extremely smooth, look nice at 60 fps, character models have that distinct Platinum Games sheen to them where they look smooth and pleasant. Some of the music is pretty good. Gameplay is very fun and the parry/block mechanic keeps you on your toes. Cutting things feels much better than it did in Afro Samurai. Game is ACTUALLY difficulty on higher difficulties, more than what can be said of DmC Devil May Cry. Bosses are fun and cool aside from Monsoon. There's a ton of replay value with moves and weapons to unlock, and like all Platinum Games it's definitely a score attack gamer's dream. The cons: The characters. Your codec crew is likable enough but Raiden is the worst he's ever been and the villains aren't much better (the Japanese voice for Mistral makes me cum though). The story is awful, I never expected it to be anything else though so no surprises here. There's QTEs all over place, and enemies attack from offscreen which means you'll need good control over the camera or a sixth sense to play the game. Some of the mechanics weren't explained all that well. The ninja run wall jumping is finicky and often doesn't work and there's no way to block machine gun fire other than ninja running. The stealth feels like it was tacked on to please MGS fanboys who whined about the game, there's really nothing to it. The game gives you bonus points to buy stuff with when you cut off limbs but it NEVER seems to grade this properly, try as you will to specifically cut off the left arm or wrist or whatever but it'll just say DESTROYED 100 every time, and if you're lucky you'll get an L ARM 100. Zandatsu is needed to get an S rank which I personally don't agree with. S ranks are quite a bit ridiculous to come by, they require you to get it BEYOND perfection and can sometimes seem like they require dumb luck. Konami plans on nickel and diming you for this game with tons of DLC.
    All in all it's a solid action game.    … Expand
  65. DishevldPeasant
    Feb 21, 2013
    7
    All in all I enjoyed playing through Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. That being said, I thought that the campaign was ridiculously short for a game that is retailing at 59.99. There were moments where button mashing became easier than trying to use combos and strategy as well. Overall I thought the story line was good, graphics were gorgeous as always from the franchise and the journeyAll in all I enjoyed playing through Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. That being said, I thought that the campaign was ridiculously short for a game that is retailing at 59.99. There were moments where button mashing became easier than trying to use combos and strategy as well. Overall I thought the story line was good, graphics were gorgeous as always from the franchise and the journey was fun to work through. I would recommend waiting until this hits the discount bin though if you are on the fence because once again I was extremely disappointed in the campaign being less than 6 hours to get through. Not what we expect in a new title as gamers.… Expand
  66. mosessaur
    Jan 1, 2014
    7
    Nice game, Not your typical Meta Gear game though. I would understand if few hated this game.
    The combat system is great and interesting. But the camera and free blade mode were really annoying. The game sometimes require stealth play. But actually It just doesn't fit in this one. Not realistic to play stealthy while your blade is making too much noise cuting something or someone.
    Boss    Nice game, Not your typical Meta Gear game though. I would understand if few hated this game.
    The combat system is great and interesting. But the camera and free blade mode were really annoying. The game sometimes require stealth play. But actually It just doesn't fit in this one. Not realistic to play stealthy while your blade is making too much noise cuting something or someone.
    Boss fights were also annoying. I never understood how blocking is working. this is another thing I hated about the game.
    Back to story. Well, if you aren't fan of MGS then you might not like the story. The story is typical MG typeof story. coupl of returning charactersand lots of familier names.
    Overall it's not a must play if you are MG fan. I just played it because it was free on PSPlus.    … Expand
  67. imagine606
    Mar 26, 2013
    7
    I thought this was a pretty solid game. The combat was pretty well done and fun, even though you could easily just get by with mashing and occasional blocks, still, there was the opportunity for more if you really wanted to make the game more fun.

    The game didn't have too much personality to it. There were different areas, but they lacked some of the excitement I was hoping for, even    I thought this was a pretty solid game. The combat was pretty well done and fun, even though you could easily just get by with mashing and occasional blocks, still, there was the opportunity for more if you really wanted to make the game more fun.

    The game didn't have too much personality to it. There were different areas, but they lacked some of the excitement I was hoping for, even though I did pretty much know what to expect. The characters in the game didn't have a whole lot of personality to them until you were halfway through the game, then Raiden got more interesting, but a lot of the enemies were fairly generic for the most part. The story was pretty good though, so that helped to make up for a lot of that.

    As a whole I had a lot of fun playing this game. It's nowhere near one of the best hack and slash games I've ever played, but it's still a good game, and I'm glad I was able to play through it, even if it went by really quickly, and a huge chunk of that was the final battle.    … Expand
  68. rgp11
    Feb 19, 2013
    7
    Dont consider this a MGS game, is not, is a game just like DMC or Bayonetta so dont about it. (@doshgaming12 why would you skip the cutscenes thats the whole essence of an MGS, even when this is not made by the same company the story is being checked by the the maker, wich i dont remember the name, well you lost your money what can i say
  69. mmrventricle
    Jan 29, 2014
    7
    Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is an exceptional action game. As you probably already know you literally cut through everything in the game. Cutting enemy soldiers into halves not enough? How about slicing entire helicopters and mechs into shreds? In Metal Gear Rising you will be doing that a lot. Yes its not realistic but who cares? Just enjoy being an overpowered cyborg ninja whereasMetal Gear Rising: Revengeance is an exceptional action game. As you probably already know you literally cut through everything in the game. Cutting enemy soldiers into halves not enough? How about slicing entire helicopters and mechs into shreds? In Metal Gear Rising you will be doing that a lot. Yes its not realistic but who cares? Just enjoy being an overpowered cyborg ninja whereas listen to the game's awesome music. This is probably the most solid action game I have ever played, simple yet precise and very satisfying.
    Truth to be told there isn't much story in this game: just stopping the bad guys who try to bring the world to the chaos of war. Characters in Metal Gear Solid does not appear in the game but it is solely about Raiden this time, who fights against leaders of the organization Desperado.
    Speaking of which, boss fights are easily the best parts in Metal Gear Rising. Each boss is unique and powerful, and you will not win just by mashing attack button in this game. They all require special tactics to defeat, which is not easy to pull out but very satisfying when you do.
    The downfall of Metal Gear Rising, however, is that it is so short. Its only 6 hours! If not this game would have been a 9 out of 10. If you are an action game player you definitely want to check this game out. Its a must buy after its price has dropped.    … Expand
  70. OwtDaft
    May 10, 2018
    7
    + The action and story are good for the most part.
    + The story isn't as interesting as the main series but good.
    + The music is fantastic,
    + The graphics are ok.
    - I'm a huge Metal Gear fan and this game isn't as good as the main games.
    - The game play can feel repetitive and linear and the game is quite short.
  71. sikthvash
    Feb 28, 2013
    7
    An enjoyable slash-em up, although don't be fooled into thinking you can get away with simple button bashing... especially at the begining of the game. You need to think about what you are doing and use some tatics which is great 'cause otherwise this could have been a very generic and straightforward 'mash the control pad' now game. Gameplay is fun and rewarding although slightly flawedAn enjoyable slash-em up, although don't be fooled into thinking you can get away with simple button bashing... especially at the begining of the game. You need to think about what you are doing and use some tatics which is great 'cause otherwise this could have been a very generic and straightforward 'mash the control pad' now game. Gameplay is fun and rewarding although slightly flawed when it comes to a few sections (like boss fights and taking down aerial foes) I had difficulty with having to juggle all the buttons including holding down the necessary enemy targeting one and getting frustrated when the camera swoops around to where you don't want it be only for you completely botch up a successful parry and leave you wide open to attack. QT events are back! Not too bad though so don't worry often turning up when you're about to say goodbye to the latest boss. Stealth options feel limiting and tacked on too which is a shame. I also felt a bit stupid and vunerable standing in one spot with the projectile weapons compared to when I feel like I'm invincible as I'm darting around at 60mph cutting off limbs off my foes. I also can't help feeling 'Hmmmm this would have been great on the Wii U with motion control' so I could accurately slice and dice to my hearts content. I do have to say I absolutley love the over the top cut scenes style and presentation are top notch (ok the story is a little weak but who cares) and reminiscent of the 90s anime style series and movies. Purely solo-player with a campaign that will prob last you about 6-7 hours for the first play through is fine, it never feels like it should be longer and that you're missing out as there is the option to go back to conquer higher difficulties, find those missing collectibles and so forth, as well as take part in Artificial Reality styled missions outside of the main game. Overall if you enjoyed games like Bayonetta (made by the same people) you'll enjoy this. Metal Gear fans will also get a kick out of Raiden and the various Konami franchise's offerings sprinkled throughout the game… Expand
  72. Thegame
    Mar 4, 2013
    7
    A solid action game. The story is a bit wonky, but cutting up enemies is always satisfying. I'm not pleased with the rather short campaign (4-5 hours) nor the bad camera angles at times, but the music and gameplay are very fun. I wish the counter system didn't use the attack button; takes a while to get used to. I would say this game is good for renting, or at a very discounted price.
  73. DrSpence
    Mar 10, 2013
    7
    Good game,but too easy at times and annoyingly difficult at others. Too much of the same and levels are bland and straight forward. Hideo released a game half assed to save his studio. Bah
  74. RuinedGlory
    Mar 20, 2013
    7
    "METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE is a acceptable indulging take on the METAL GEAR universe. The gameplay is lighting fast, ridiculous & offers some interesting mechanics for fans to master that keeps the replay value up. The boss battles are interesting for the most part harkening to a real Mega Man feel & the visceral annihilation of all your foes is hilariously good fun. But it’s also"METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE is a acceptable indulging take on the METAL GEAR universe. The gameplay is lighting fast, ridiculous & offers some interesting mechanics for fans to master that keeps the replay value up. The boss battles are interesting for the most part harkening to a real Mega Man feel & the visceral annihilation of all your foes is hilariously good fun. But it’s also extremely short, frustrating at times & has a forgettable story & cast about redemption & other meaningful moody stuff.

    It doesn’t quite live up to the METAL GEAR name completely, but it’s still a perfectly fun & accessible detour from the usual stealth & hour long cutscene sagas before it. Just don’t expect to be blown away in amazement."

    Read my full review: http://tmblr.co/ZOA6EyfFK9Jd    … Expand
  75. thepatient613
    Feb 16, 2016
    7
    I give this game a 7 for its originality but at the same time I don't remember much of the gameplay so it's not that memorable after all. Unlike the MGS franchise where you feel like playing over and over this one is a one time playthrough type of deal unless you're a really dedicated fan. As much as I still enjoy hating on Raiden, I must say he really did redeem himself this time whichI give this game a 7 for its originality but at the same time I don't remember much of the gameplay so it's not that memorable after all. Unlike the MGS franchise where you feel like playing over and over this one is a one time playthrough type of deal unless you're a really dedicated fan. As much as I still enjoy hating on Raiden, I must say he really did redeem himself this time which is the best part of the entire game.… Expand
  76. chrisjones914
    Mar 23, 2014
    7
    I am a huge fan of the Metal Gear series! I have been ever since the days of Guns of the Patriots! I have such a great love for the series because of the character development, attention to detail and riveting stories that has graced every such Metal Gear title in the past. Sadly, Metal Gear Rising does not feature any of those things... It features dull environments, lack lusterI am a huge fan of the Metal Gear series! I have been ever since the days of Guns of the Patriots! I have such a great love for the series because of the character development, attention to detail and riveting stories that has graced every such Metal Gear title in the past. Sadly, Metal Gear Rising does not feature any of those things... It features dull environments, lack luster characters and a story that not only falls apart but fails to hit you on an any emotional level! Now don't get me wrong there is a fun hack and slash game here along with some really really cool set pieces and boss fights, you just have to get past the games many short comings first!… Expand
  77. palladiondsw2
    Oct 2, 2013
    7
    Now...I'm not gonna lie I'm a little bit disappointed with this.I mean Bayonetta a game i literally had no hope for turned out to be one of my favourite hack and slashes like ever.That's not to say that this is a bad game because no it is far from bad.Raiden the dick from metal gear 2 turned badass in metal gear 4 is just as awesome in this like MGS4 however his voice actor at times inNow...I'm not gonna lie I'm a little bit disappointed with this.I mean Bayonetta a game i literally had no hope for turned out to be one of my favourite hack and slashes like ever.That's not to say that this is a bad game because no it is far from bad.Raiden the dick from metal gear 2 turned badass in metal gear 4 is just as awesome in this like MGS4 however his voice actor at times in this game...it gets beyond the word cheesy.I know Bayonetta was but at least that game did it with style anyway with the gameplay? metal gear rising is pretty f*cking fun.I wont spoil any of the weapons but some of them seem useless while others are complete badass. Now metal gear rising is nothing like any other metal gear before it hence why i keep comparing it to bayonetta with alittle more DMC: devil may cry and again that is not a bad thing.Its really fun but not at full price...now I'm pretty sure you can pick it up for like 15 pound and that is more then worth it.… Expand
  78. AsboXFlemzo
    Nov 20, 2013
    7
    Its not bad, its not something a casual gamer could play. Its full of bad design choices that even a hardcore gamer cant overcome. When you have to fight 3 bosses without a single healing potion given you cut out everyone but the top players of action games. I started on normal as i do any game. It was so punishingly hard and controls weren't explained at all(i got to sam without evenIts not bad, its not something a casual gamer could play. Its full of bad design choices that even a hardcore gamer cant overcome. When you have to fight 3 bosses without a single healing potion given you cut out everyone but the top players of action games. I started on normal as i do any game. It was so punishingly hard and controls weren't explained at all(i got to sam without even using dodge or parry), unless you play a very disjointed tutorial. Stealth is a joke they added cause its near impossible. Everyone but the character sam are forgettable or stupid. It makes you feel like Raiden is the weakest character in metal gear because every fight is to much for him. Well he wasn't liked by fans and sure wont be many fans for this game. Anyway the graphic music and some scenes i will remember. But this is bargin bin purchase. I wont allow Armstrong to live in my game library.… Expand
  79. Termin8ter
    Mar 8, 2016
    7
    Metal Gear Rising Revengeance is a spin-off hack'n'slash game set in the Metal Gear universe developed by Platinum Games and Kojima Productions. The plot takes place 4 years after Metal Gear Solid 4, Solid Snake is retired, and Raiden is working for a PMC called Maverick to feed his family, who sadly don't appear in the game. One day, Raiden and his team are attacked by a rogue PMC calledMetal Gear Rising Revengeance is a spin-off hack'n'slash game set in the Metal Gear universe developed by Platinum Games and Kojima Productions. The plot takes place 4 years after Metal Gear Solid 4, Solid Snake is retired, and Raiden is working for a PMC called Maverick to feed his family, who sadly don't appear in the game. One day, Raiden and his team are attacked by a rogue PMC called Desperado. The leader of the attack team is a mysterious swordsman known as Jetstream Sam, and another samurai called Sundowner. The two of them kill the African president Raiden is protecting, and seriously injure Raiden. 2 weeks later, Raiden is back with a new cyborg body, ready to bring down Desperado. From there the story unfolds. The gameplay is pretty similar to Bayonetta's mixed in with the Blade Mode ability that allows you to slow down time a slice an enemy in any direction you choose. Most of the game, you will be fighting the enemies from MGS4, except slicing them to bits, not filling them with lead. The story is nothing to be commended for, it doesn't compete with MGS4's narrative by any stretch of the imagination. The boss fights have to be commended though. These boss fights are so amazing, they even stack up against MGS3's boss fights, they're that good. Overall Metal Gear Rising is not worth buying at full price, but worth a rent, or a cheap purchase. And even if Metal Gear Solid fans don't like it, they have Ground Zeroes to play instead.… Expand
  80. Schism78
    Jul 24, 2018
    7
    Its strongest point is the music, everything else is pretty average in my opinion.
    But it's still a good Hack and slash.
  81. RASoub
    Mar 5, 2019
    7
    Vanquish with Sowrd fighting metal gear Characters.

    Since MGS1 watching gray fox fighting MG REX ive wanted to play as ninja in metal gear series. we did in MGS2 playing as raiden, he was more fast then snake and the end we fight with a sowrd with solidus. but lets say that was over 12 years ago, am not so excited for this like when i was a teen age, same 13 years ago tekken vs street    Vanquish with Sowrd fighting metal gear Characters.

    Since MGS1 watching gray fox fighting MG REX ive wanted to play as ninja in metal gear series.
    we did in MGS2 playing as raiden, he was more fast then snake and the end we fight with a sowrd with solidus.
    but lets say that was over 12 years ago, am not so excited for this like when i was a teen age, same 13 years ago tekken vs street fighter was a dream to me and my dream has come true but that was teen age dream am not so dipressed to get it.
    lets talk about metal gear rising, i would be very happy playing as gray fox and thats what kojima would, but konami told him that should be raiden.
    the story wasent to bad and the gameplay is very great same as vanquish but with sowrd but the camera control is little sucks here.
    and you use only sowrd and some granades and Stringer rockets, but its not very helpful in my opinion, funny that the game force you to make stealth kill but reiden isnt made for stealth here, its completly suck the stealth system here,
    the best thing here is the boss fight and the thing that i hate in this game is the stealth, they ask you to make stealth here but there nothing walk slowly or any stealth that we learned in other metal gear solid, here we just attack and kill.
    i had to get this game because am big fan of metal gear series and i have all of them, and the game is for all metal gear fans and ninja game fans with japanese style    … Expand
  82. ElCaptain
    Jul 19, 2020
    7
    Played this game recently. The combat is really strong, game can be difficult. The graphics are washed out though
  83. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    7
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  84. GrumpyReviewer
    May 10, 2013
    6
    The game is solid. Plays beautifully and it has a ˜god of war fell" to it when you see yourself chaining combos with extreme violence. Think of it of Ninja Gaiden meets Kratos. The main problem, in my opinion, (apart from the VERY SHORT LENGTH, since it's pretty much 4 hours long) is that Metal Gear Rising, like its main character, suffers from lack of charisma. We just don't care veryThe game is solid. Plays beautifully and it has a ˜god of war fell" to it when you see yourself chaining combos with extreme violence. Think of it of Ninja Gaiden meets Kratos. The main problem, in my opinion, (apart from the VERY SHORT LENGTH, since it's pretty much 4 hours long) is that Metal Gear Rising, like its main character, suffers from lack of charisma. We just don't care very much about Raiden, though the game keeps forcing us to understand (and believe he is the ultimate hero). In the end, the game is very bland, grey, with little personality. It's a good and entertaining game but very short and not very compelling.… Expand
  85. Caestus
    Jan 5, 2014
    6
    Metal Gear Rising Reveangence starts explosive but gets real quick real boring. The enviroments do not offer any variety and the new weapons you get dont have many combos.
  86. 4newsit
    Mar 14, 2013
    6
    Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is a title frantic, fun, enjoyable from the first moment, but for all those who were waiting for a masterpiece, Rising is a real hole in the water. The title of Platinum Games fails to emerge from mediocrity, touching on various aspects such as excessive graphics bugs found and the poor longevity of the title amounted to 5 hours on Normal, not to mention aMetal Gear Rising: Revengeance is a title frantic, fun, enjoyable from the first moment, but for all those who were waiting for a masterpiece, Rising is a real hole in the water. The title of Platinum Games fails to emerge from mediocrity, touching on various aspects such as excessive graphics bugs found and the poor longevity of the title amounted to 5 hours on Normal, not to mention a narrative does not always live up to expectations. Ultimately, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is a recommended title in the circle of fans and all those who are looking for an action game light, unpretentious. http://www.4news.it/14048-recensione-metal-gear-rising-revengeance.php… Expand
  87. Kimomarudotcom
    Mar 21, 2013
    6
    This is not a 60 dollar game. It's, at best, MAYBE worth spending 40 dollars on but in reality it should be much less. MGRR does some really cool things and definitely stands up well next to its apparent inspiration Ninja Gaiden, but in the end this is an action game that you play once and has practically no replay value. Many games are like this, and none of them are worth full priceThis is not a 60 dollar game. It's, at best, MAYBE worth spending 40 dollars on but in reality it should be much less. MGRR does some really cool things and definitely stands up well next to its apparent inspiration Ninja Gaiden, but in the end this is an action game that you play once and has practically no replay value. Many games are like this, and none of them are worth full price in my opinion just because there are so many games out there today that you can be playing for 100 hours or more, nevermind the 6 hours is takes to finish this title. So, despite its decent quality and playability, currently it's overpriced. I also didn't like the quality of the cinematics. Bayonetta (another Platinum title) had a similar level of production values in this area which didn't seem to keep pace with other titles in the market. However, despite these issue, the game plays quite well and apes the same upgrade mechanics found in practically every game today. Wait until the price drops and keep in mind that this is a short game and adjust your expectations accordingly.… Expand
  88. SimpleMethod
    Aug 9, 2013
    6
    Rising is an okay game. It's not the worst thing ever. But it's ridiculously short and not worth $60. It also has kind of a lazy-eye of a camera that bounces around and makes it hard to chop in certain scenarios. For around $30, it's a good game.
  89. OutlawedStar199
    Mar 13, 2013
    6
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  90. FreshPaprika
    Feb 19, 2013
    6
    Everything changed when Snake went to his final mission to destroy the Patriots. The future (Revengeance) seems to hold schizophrenic Raiden, couple of war demented guys and cheesy rock music. Now what went wrong in this what the developers call canonical installment to the series?
    It's a disgrace to even call this a Metal Gear game. It plays fine even though it's a bit clunky but there    Everything changed when Snake went to his final mission to destroy the Patriots. The future (Revengeance) seems to hold schizophrenic Raiden, couple of war demented guys and cheesy rock music. Now what went wrong in this what the developers call canonical installment to the series?
    It's a disgrace to even call this a Metal Gear game. It plays fine even though it's a bit clunky but there is no way loyal fans to the series call this a true Metal Gear experience what we've seen for the past 25 years.    … Expand
  91. neko7363x
    May 25, 2013
    6
    I really liked this game, and I would recommend it, conditionally. It doesn't have a whole lot of substance or depth, but the few hours of gameplay are dense, the boss battles are exciting, the general action is above average, replay value is there for higher difficulties/achievement completion which at least triples the game life. Then there's this one prominent pro that this game has,I really liked this game, and I would recommend it, conditionally. It doesn't have a whole lot of substance or depth, but the few hours of gameplay are dense, the boss battles are exciting, the general action is above average, replay value is there for higher difficulties/achievement completion which at least triples the game life. Then there's this one prominent pro that this game has, it's just plain fun. The issue I often find with this genre, high speed dexterity based action games, is that there always seems to be some way to break the system. In Bayonetta, that was the parry/block that cancelled damage and knocked back enemies, DMC3 it was Aerial Rave with weapon switching, 4, Nero's charge shot, NG Izuna Drop, there's always something. In this case, the parry/block system is too lenient and rewards spamming, dodging has way too many invincibility frames, combo variations don't really make all too much difference in the grand scheme, cancelling out of fully charged pincer blade attacks makes the already easy boss battles child's play. I really enjoy playing these games on a difficulty that rewards accurate response to known attack patterns and situations, with reflexes being the last resort fall back. However, MGR is just too broken, which is my real beef with it. There's also something that really nagged at me the whole time, Platinum did deliver, but I couldn't help but feel underwhelmed at points, thinking "they are capable of doing better than this" Sure it's fun, but success just didn't feel satisfying on my second and subsequent playthroughs. I'd recommend this game to people who like the genre, so if you're reading this review, please don't be discouraged from buying this game, the poor score I'm giving it here is because I couldn't overlook the flaws, not because the flaws undermined the positive aspects. However, I'd recommend DMC and NG3:RE before it, from a purely gameplay standpoint.

    Worthy mention, the OST is absolutely top notch. Not only is it good, it's empowering in the moment. With it, reloading saves for no hit boss runs felt much less monotonous.    … Expand
  92. Clayface
    May 30, 2013
    6
    Metal gear rising is the worst metal gear game! The game is too short and filled with uninteresting codec calls. The stealth action is unbelievable. Lack of defense action other than parrying. Attacks skills seem to have no effects on every enemy! Although it is a spinoff but the game screws up the entire series!
  93. Allegice
    Jan 9, 2014
    6
    So if you're here looking for a thought-out, honest review of this games quality, then look no further than here because anyone who's given this game higher than a 7 is trying to justify their purchase of a gimmick. Lets start with the story, it's barely interesting at a general level, but when you get into specific character stories, it get's worse; you'll be begging for a skip button.So if you're here looking for a thought-out, honest review of this games quality, then look no further than here because anyone who's given this game higher than a 7 is trying to justify their purchase of a gimmick. Lets start with the story, it's barely interesting at a general level, but when you get into specific character stories, it get's worse; you'll be begging for a skip button. The cutscenes are a strong point of the game and the quick time events make you feel engaged and powerful, but this is where the fun ends because the biggest flop of this game is the gameplay. The enemies are relentless and powerful which would be okay if the game had a much-needed dodge mechanic and boss fights feel loose; your sword swings go straight through them without phasing them while you're being thrown all over the place. For those begging the mention of Blade Mode, I barely consider it to be part of the gameplay. There is one difference between slashing an object into a million pieces and destroying it in one swing and that difference is visual appeal. Because of this, I consider the whole mechanic to be more like a cutscene, and therefore, a huge waste of time that's not worthy to be the selling point of the game. All of this adds up to one of the bigger disappointments of my gaming career, but I suppose that's what I get for falling for trailers of a seemingly deep and addicting experience. But isn't that how all gimmicks get you?… Expand
  94. tsakiym
    May 11, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A nice hack and slash game.but the story of metal gear behind it was a joke. Hideo Kojima has nothing to do with it and I'm happy for it. Still a nice game… Expand
  95. Daze072401
    Apr 1, 2018
    6
    The wonderfully hectic engine of this game is almost completely sidelined by the botched parry maneuver; mapping such a crucial function of a hack'n'slash to a directional input on an analog stick, as well as making it situational, while simultaneously keeping a face button for that mapping yet ignoring it, is borderline unacceptable. And this game simply can't work w/o that parry mechanicThe wonderfully hectic engine of this game is almost completely sidelined by the botched parry maneuver; mapping such a crucial function of a hack'n'slash to a directional input on an analog stick, as well as making it situational, while simultaneously keeping a face button for that mapping yet ignoring it, is borderline unacceptable. And this game simply can't work w/o that parry mechanic front and center. When something like that is so fundamentally flawed, it's a tough sell. Approach with caution.… Expand
  96. Lewis-Angelo
    Feb 22, 2017
    6
    es un spin off bastante bueno, aunque como hack'n'slash se queda corto

    la cámara la lía, no me aprendí ni un combo, el sistema de bloqueos falla y no hay botón de esquivar, si llegan varios enemigos te hacen un bukake en un momento que no te puedes ni levantar del suelo Demasiadas zonas de sigilo que me quise pasar a katanazo limpio, porque el sistema de ejecuciones también me la ha    es un spin off bastante bueno, aunque como hack'n'slash se queda corto

    la cámara la lía, no me aprendí ni un combo, el sistema de bloqueos falla y no hay botón de esquivar, si llegan varios enemigos te hacen un bukake en un momento que no te puedes ni levantar del suelo

    Demasiadas zonas de sigilo que me quise pasar a katanazo limpio, porque el sistema de ejecuciones también me la ha liado unas cuantas veces

    los jefes finales me han costado bastantes continues, ni los bosses de Devil May Cry 3 me dieron tanta guerra, llegando a ser pesados y repetitivos

    típico juego que hay que rejugar y dominar para disfrutarlo de verdad, es continuación directa de MGS4 y queda abierto a una posible secuela    … Expand
  97. Deepercritic
    Mar 1, 2013
    5
    I had big hopes for this title. In fact, coming from Platinum Games I expected a great hack and slash but, Im dissapointed, very dissapointed, the combat lacks deep, no lock on, so the fights become a camera mess, secondary weapons are awful designed, HUGE window to block, enemies lack diversity and difficulty, bosses are also easy, blade mode is easy and extremely effective to use, theI had big hopes for this title. In fact, coming from Platinum Games I expected a great hack and slash but, Im dissapointed, very dissapointed, the combat lacks deep, no lock on, so the fights become a camera mess, secondary weapons are awful designed, HUGE window to block, enemies lack diversity and difficulty, bosses are also easy, blade mode is easy and extremely effective to use, the game is almost as bad as DMC. the plot is awful too and the game is very short. Im giving it a 5 because the combate is flashy and fun. Not worth to pursache, rent it.… Expand
  98. mose14
    Aug 2, 2013
    5
    Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is a spin-off of the Metal Gear Solid series and the main character is Raiden from Metal Gear Solid 2. Raiden was never one of my favorite characters of the series, he did get in the way of Snake a couple of times. But the story tries to be way deeper than it needs to be. There is a whole storyline about killing for justice, yet you continue to mow enemiesMetal Gear Rising: Revengeance is a spin-off of the Metal Gear Solid series and the main character is Raiden from Metal Gear Solid 2. Raiden was never one of my favorite characters of the series, he did get in the way of Snake a couple of times. But the story tries to be way deeper than it needs to be. There is a whole storyline about killing for justice, yet you continue to mow enemies down left and right. The characters also feel like cardboard cutouts, as they don't really have any story arks. The gameplay is fast and fun, the controls were a major problem for me. The block/counter button was the same as the attack button. Blade mode is the key feature of this game and it works really well. The action is also fun to watch as the frame rate doesn't drop and graphics as a whole are pretty good. The boss battles can be extremely cheep as well, as they have attacks that can't be blocked or dodged. The campaign is pretty short, but the game has difficult spikes that might take a while a beat. There are also VR Missions, which are not bad, but don't really improve the game as a whole. Metal Gear Rising has a really cool premise but the execution is a bit lacking, and a wouldn't mind a sequel that improves the bad parts of this game.… Expand
  99. guiletheguiles
    Mar 31, 2020
    5
    This is a fun and challenging game, but ultimately flawed.
    The combat system shines, but gets very repetitive. Also, the camera sucks and the game absolutely needed a dedicated defense or dodge button. The item system is also mess. If you run out of lives, you're basically screwed in some boss fights. Boss fights are good, but nothing really made me care about the characters. Actually,    This is a fun and challenging game, but ultimately flawed.
    The combat system shines, but gets very repetitive. Also, the camera sucks and the game absolutely needed a dedicated defense or dodge button. The item system is also mess. If you run out of lives, you're basically screwed in some boss fights. Boss fights are good, but nothing really made me care about the characters. Actually, nothing really made me care about the story. I do like the use of the MG franchise here, but it's sad to see such a flawed game as something canon. And the soundtrack is just pure cringe.
    In the end this can be a fun and challenging game to pass your time, due to the combat being cool, but its flaws make it hard for me to recommend it to anyone. Even to MGS fans.    … Expand
  100. CIVICMINDED
    May 4, 2013
    4
    I think it’s safe to say that none of us were expecting an honest and direct Metal Gear Solid game. I think it’s additionally safe to say that anyone with realistic expectations of MGR:R booted-up the game with an open mind and realization that this was a spin-off; not a sequel/prequel. With a great deal of artistic license taken by Platinum, however, what became the final MGR:R productI think it’s safe to say that none of us were expecting an honest and direct Metal Gear Solid game. I think it’s additionally safe to say that anyone with realistic expectations of MGR:R booted-up the game with an open mind and realization that this was a spin-off; not a sequel/prequel. With a great deal of artistic license taken by Platinum, however, what became the final MGR:R product is essentially only a Metal Gear game in the sense that it says so on the box art and title screen. The first thing many Metal Gear fans will note is the extreme use of blood and cringe-worthy use of profanity. Let it be said that I am not squeamish nor do I pull punches linguistically in my daily vocabulary. Raiden’s once underlying rage comes to the surface in MGR:R as he plunges and slashes his sword though nearly everything he sees—living, inanimate, or otherwise. The marketing tagline for this game is “cut what you will”. No lie! This game allows the player to slice and dice almost every object in the game in some fashion. In that sense, the game achieves a definite cool factor and is probably the most fun aspect. But Metal Gear games have always demanded more for themselves and thusly provided a deeper experience for the gamer. And that, dear readers, is where MGR:R fails. Again, we knew it would be a hack-and-slasher, but it is ONLY a hack-and-slasher. I find the controls in this game a little funky to get used to. Halfway through the game, I still hadn’t reached the point where I could relax from mentally concentrating on every single button push. The options menu offers three mildly differing control maps, but I find each one to be a bit clumsy. Again, a comparison to the controls of Vanquish cannot be ignored. The control scheme makes extensive use of both analog sticks, shoulder buttons, and four-button layout while the D-pad plays a lesser role of menu scrolling and item selection. The major problem I have concerns the camera control. The camera floats way too much and there is little to do to remedy it, especially in moments of intense combat when you’re surrounded by four separate attackers. There is a target lock option, but I find that it has very little effect and actually impedes battle effectiveness. The player has the ability to enter a bullet-time phase where they can freely slash away at a target for an almost obscene combination of hits which is probably the game’s best feature. There’s nothing quite like jumping over a helicopter in mid-air and calmly dissecting its rotors into hundreds of finite pieces whilst the guitar-driven rock score kicks your eardrums in. It’s in those few and far between moments that I found my inner Metal Gear voice saying “this isn’t such a bad game”. Seconds later, I would fall back to the ground with enemy defeated and, sadly, reality would return. I’m not necessarily saying that the controls are bad per se; I’m simply saying that they’re the wrong type of controls for this type of game. Camera control is paramount. You can’t attack what you can’t see. But what compounds the problem is that the game seems bent on rewarding button mashing—something that nearly every other Metal Gear game dissuades with the exception of surviving Revolver Ocelot’s torture machine or moments of the ilk. MGR:R is not an abomination, but it is simply not a very good game. Even if it were viewed from the perspective of a stand-alone, original game, it would fall short. If you’re looking for a truly amazing Metal Gear game to play, look to the HD collections, knockout a few trophies from the highly-requested trophy patch for MGS4, or dust off your NES. If you’re looking for a run-and-gun, kill everything experience, checkout Vanquish…or maybe rent MGR:R. It’s a relatively short game, too, so most gamers will likely complete it after not much time.… Expand
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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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