Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

 PlayStation 3
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 941 Ratings

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  1. James2020
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    Great idea to continue a saga that had already ended, but this time follow it plot with Raiden as the new protagonist.
  2. ElCaptain
    Jul 19, 2020
    7
    Played this game recently. The combat is really strong, game can be difficult. The graphics are washed out though
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. YokoHugo
    Jul 29, 2022
    8
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  6. 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
  7. JackMcloed
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    You can cut a guy into 1000 pieces in slow motion and then rip their electric heart from their chest.
  8. 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
  9. NetoAsura
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Esse jogo se tornou meu jogo favorito, trilha sonora e jogabilidade incrível. História e gráfico excelente. A Platinum conseguiu literalmente entregar uma obra de arte, em apenas 3 minutos de jogo e já passou o sentimento que o jogo era totalmente diferente dos outros. Provavelmente esse será sempre meu jogo favorito
  10. 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.
  11. MrBrooun
    Oct 13, 2022
    8
    крутая боёвка, мемы и эпик музон, просто шикарно
  12. GoodReviewers
    May 30, 2022
    10
    If you like hack and slashes and games where you barely feel limited, then this is the best game ever for you. Great characters, great controls, great bosses. The story is an eh but who cares? With blade mode you can cut nearly anything apart from walls and floors which lets you cut your enemies in half any way since you can cut at any angle using the analog. The spammed enemy parts aren'tIf you like hack and slashes and games where you barely feel limited, then this is the best game ever for you. Great characters, great controls, great bosses. The story is an eh but who cares? With blade mode you can cut nearly anything apart from walls and floors which lets you cut your enemies in half any way since you can cut at any angle using the analog. The spammed enemy parts aren't that fun but still nice when you kill a ton of enemies so you feel powerful and the bosses are a actual good challenge on hard and revengeance difficulties. Gotta say, best game ever.… Expand
  13. MrBigPolska
    Jun 3, 2022
    10
    This game is like a metal gear game except actually good these people who will tell u its bad are just losers that don't find fun games fun and much rather enjoy being virgins all there lives rather than slaying some mechs and fighting corruption
  14. BigBoosMG
    Sep 22, 2022
    10
    Simplemente GOD, Buenos gráficos, buena historia, buen gameplay, buen Soundtrack. Lo malo es que es corto. Pero para lo rejugable que es, no me quejo
  15. FT2436
    Jul 12, 2022
    0
    It's absolutely perfect, the action, the graphics, the gameplay, the history.
    It has just one "problem"... It isn't a stealth game, and I say "problem" because of this is your first MG you won't care, trust me, this is a GOTY.
  16. Dannyex10
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best I think Kojima. He put dedication and hours into the game. but it feels short and every 5 minutes I would die… Expand
  17. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    7
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  18. Fenix_360
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    MEMES ADN OF THE LIFE

    STENDIG HERE AND REALIZE

    THE only thing i take for real
  19. 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
  20. SoldierOfGod
    Mar 22, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. I'm not much of a hack and slash fan but this one captivated me with its incredible soundtrack, frenetic gameplay and the best graphics I've ever seen on a PS3. It's true that this game is short but that's a positive aspect nowadays as you can buy this game for 20 bucks and it has very good replayability. Also, the story is very good and does notOne of the best games I have ever played. I'm not much of a hack and slash fan but this one captivated me with its incredible soundtrack, frenetic gameplay and the best graphics I've ever seen on a PS3. It's true that this game is short but that's a positive aspect nowadays as you can buy this game for 20 bucks and it has very good replayability. Also, the story is very good and does not include absurd collectibles or tedious side quests to extend the length of the game.… Expand
  21. JasonFajardo
    May 4, 2023
    10
    Probably my favorite game of all time. This doesn't have a just a sigle great thing, the charm in this game it's incredible. Starting with the music, Heat of the Desert, Rules of Nature, I'm my Own Master Now, Stranger i Remain, The Stains of Time, Red Sun, The Only Thing i Know For Real, Collective Consciousness and It Has To Be This Way are great themes that hypes you up, the boss fightsProbably my favorite game of all time. This doesn't have a just a sigle great thing, the charm in this game it's incredible. Starting with the music, Heat of the Desert, Rules of Nature, I'm my Own Master Now, Stranger i Remain, The Stains of Time, Red Sun, The Only Thing i Know For Real, Collective Consciousness and It Has To Be This Way are great themes that hypes you up, the boss fights are amazing, Blade Wolf, Mistral, Monsoon, Sundowner, Sam and Armstrong are charismatic and you have a great time facing them, you play this game just to face them. The gameplay it's fun and really fast. Metal Gear Rising it's pure adrenaline and one of the best games on PS3/Xbox 360… Expand
  22. ThiefBrRj
    May 30, 2023
    10
    A true masterpiece for those who like hack n' slash and a true challenge. For those players, this game is a "must play".
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

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