Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 941 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. OutlawedStar199
    Mar 13, 2013
    6
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  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. mikehettfield
    Apr 12, 2016
    9
    Amazing!!! simply amazing game, loved the soundtrack, every song and stage from the game is very enjoyable, and it really fits on the metal gear universe, I´m hoping fora current gen secuel.
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. THUnder222
    Feb 26, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 4 hours long hack and slash game. Don't listen to the Platinum drones. It has no redeeming value other than Mistral.… Expand
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. jl0329
    Sep 5, 2013
    10
    This game is not perfect, I am only giving it 10 to offset those idiot who gives it 1 because they judged this game as MGS stealth game. Seriously? You got to live under a rock to not know this is a spin-off action game. And really? You expect a spin-off action game to have an amazing plot?

    Anyway, the game itself is just so entertaining. The parry system feels very natural to me. For    This game is not perfect, I am only giving it 10 to offset those idiot who gives it 1 because they judged this game as MGS stealth game. Seriously? You got to live under a rock to not know this is a spin-off action game. And really? You expect a spin-off action game to have an amazing plot?

    Anyway, the game itself is just so entertaining. The parry system feels very natural to me. For those of you say you just need to mash button, you suck. Every boss will destroy you if you don't learn their moves time your parry and attack. Button mashing only works on those normal enemies. The game itself is not that long, but there are tons of VR mission and a lot of replay value to unlock all the enhancement and upgrades. I never expected this to be as good as Bayonetta, but I was pleasantly surprised. (Not saying it's better than B, but it's a joy to play). This is a game that everyone should at least try. Well, worth every penny for me (bought it used for $15).    … Expand
  17. blinkme0
    Mar 5, 2013
    9
    the real name for this game should me "fruit ninja 2 mariachi murder town", honestly i really like this game but i just cant take it seriously, nor should it be. anything platinum makes is a work of art in terms of gameplay but even with konami's help the story falls a bit flat. but then again the gameplay is action perfection. so its a trade off. if you love the mgs series story and itsthe real name for this game should me "fruit ninja 2 mariachi murder town", honestly i really like this game but i just cant take it seriously, nor should it be. anything platinum makes is a work of art in terms of gameplay but even with konami's help the story falls a bit flat. but then again the gameplay is action perfection. so its a trade off. if you love the mgs series story and its realism and hate the ridiculous...run...run away from this and never look back. but if you dont mind ridiculous and and want to have a great time with gameplay i highly reccommend this.… Expand
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. ViralKillsBrain
    Apr 21, 2013
    9
    A worthy addition to the metal gear solid franchise featuring Raiden from MGS2 and 4, living proof that you really can polish a turd with the right materials.
  22. Blackshot156
    Sep 17, 2013
    9
    The perfect character-action game. The game is short and sweet with the best third-person melee combat that I have experienced in the past 3 years. If you liked Bayonetta (or Vanquish) then you NEED to play this game now.
  23. 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
  24. starmarx39
    Aug 19, 2014
    9
    As stupidly hilarious as this silly, yet awesome story is a game about a cyborg ninja killing cyborgs in the future starting as comical and ending... Well it's fun. You can't help but feel engaged and even proud as you play, and the combat is surprisingly really, really creative. This game needs its sales to encourage the trend of smarter combat it has started. I would love to see whereAs stupidly hilarious as this silly, yet awesome story is a game about a cyborg ninja killing cyborgs in the future starting as comical and ending... Well it's fun. You can't help but feel engaged and even proud as you play, and the combat is surprisingly really, really creative. This game needs its sales to encourage the trend of smarter combat it has started. I would love to see where this goes, because the more I learned to abandon my older god of war tactics and learn the tricks of the trade the more I found myself loving it. Simply put, a somewhat short, enjoyably stupid, admittedly bad-ass and curiously intelligent game. Turn your volume up.… Expand
  25. Avaliator
    Apr 13, 2013
    9
    The game is attempt to see what if Hideo Kojima have a lower participation in Metal Gear games? The answer is: Good a breathtaking action/adventure game with very hard bosses and enemies, many secrets and extras doings, but that does not last long, and is far from be a Hideo Kojima's game, don't meaning that the game is bad. The plot of Rising is great, and nothing more than that,The game is attempt to see what if Hideo Kojima have a lower participation in Metal Gear games? The answer is: Good a breathtaking action/adventure game with very hard bosses and enemies, many secrets and extras doings, but that does not last long, and is far from be a Hideo Kojima's game, don't meaning that the game is bad. The plot of Rising is great, and nothing more than that, comparing with MGS1, MGS2 or MGS3, for don't be too complicated and interpretative, but contents a theme to debate: the Revenge. The graphics are not too good, having a lot of knurled images and animations, but the CG is from a good quality. The game's duration takes a place in 7-12 hours of game-play, depending if you want to make 100%, if you want to take the Platinum Trophy, you can do it within 17, being very determined. For the MGS fans, is a must buy, for the Hack n' Slash fans, play the demo, and make your opinion, and for anyone looking for a good plot, buy, I can ensure that you are not wasting money.… Expand
  26. darkslayer101
    Oct 13, 2013
    10
    The Best Hack n Slash game of 2013. This game is much more accessible to the ones new to the genre and the boss battles make god of war bosses pale in comparison. Sure the graphics may not be high end, but the gameplay is so satisfying and the soundtrack is amazing. After playing the game, my workout playlist were filled with MGR's soundtrack
    The game may not be as intricate and in-depth    The Best Hack n Slash game of 2013. This game is much more accessible to the ones new to the genre and the boss battles make god of war bosses pale in comparison. Sure the graphics may not be high end, but the gameplay is so satisfying and the soundtrack is amazing. After playing the game, my workout playlist were filled with MGR's soundtrack
    The game may not be as intricate and in-depth as DMC4 and Bayonetta, but what it aims for it totally nails it. The game is a little short but the added difficulties and VR is quite good addition.
    This spinoff to MGS is totally worth your time and money. This game is the very definition of hype.    … Expand
  27. Jaevlar
    Apr 11, 2013
    9
    First of all, no, this is not the Metal Gear you are used to. No Tactical Espionage Action. But this doesn't mean it's a bad game!

    I really enjoyed the game. It's nice to see a game that challenges people to use skill instead of button-mashing the hell out of the controller. Really liked the cinematic feel of the cut-scenes and i especially enjoyed the boss-battles. The shortcomings    First of all, no, this is not the Metal Gear you are used to. No Tactical Espionage Action. But this doesn't mean it's a bad game!

    I really enjoyed the game. It's nice to see a game that challenges people to use skill instead of button-mashing the hell out of the controller. Really liked the cinematic feel of the cut-scenes and i especially enjoyed the boss-battles.

    The shortcomings of the game is maybe that it is a bit short. Still, a enjoyable experience that gets your blood flowing and puts your skills to test.

    Hoping for a second game of the series!    … Expand
  28. 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.
  29. wou
    Jul 20, 2013
    10
    melhor metal gear de longe
    amantes do antigo metal gear podem falar oq for.. mas esse metal gear mostrou oq um jogo de verdade.. sem blablabla, sem enrolação, sempre indo direto ao ponto
  30. sabrintb
    Apr 9, 2013
    9
    Hands down, we already know the name of the best action game of the year. Exaggerating much? I'm not. This game, although not following the same concept as the Solid Series, managed somehow to feel in essence like a metal gear game.

    Codecs? You got it. 540 of them. Stealth? Not as deep, but it's there nonetheless. Silly humor? You got it. All in together with a fresh action packed    Hands down, we already know the name of the best action game of the year. Exaggerating much? I'm not. This game, although not following the same concept as the Solid Series, managed somehow to feel in essence like a metal gear game.

    Codecs? You got it. 540 of them.
    Stealth? Not as deep, but it's there nonetheless.
    Silly humor? You got it.

    All in together with a fresh action packed experience, making of Rising unique in its own rights.
    The fast paced gameplay may not be as deep as the likes of Bayonetta and the old DMC games, but feel fluid as much. Te story is silly, unnecessary even. Hm, what's about again? I can't tell, but I don't care. The game kept me busy enough with the awesome bosses fights followed by a KICKASS SOUNDTRACK.    … 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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