RAGE 2

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 698 Ratings

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  1. dannyboy5498
    May 14, 2019
    10
    It's like every other ID software game, you have to be in it for the combat. I rate it an 8/10 but put 10/10 to counter balance a bit. For some background i am typically a fan of most fps games like far cry as well as doom and Wolfenstein. It feels just like the previous rage but better in every way which is exactly what i was hoping for. The game runs perfect on PS4 and i haven't had aIt's like every other ID software game, you have to be in it for the combat. I rate it an 8/10 but put 10/10 to counter balance a bit. For some background i am typically a fan of most fps games like far cry as well as doom and Wolfenstein. It feels just like the previous rage but better in every way which is exactly what i was hoping for. The game runs perfect on PS4 and i haven't had a single issue so far. If you have similar tastes in games to what i have mentioned i would highly recommend picking up the game.… Expand
  2. RomulusReviews
    Aug 17, 2020
    7
    Recently played through Rage 2 and it simply never clicked with me. I did not finish the story but what story? From out of the gate the story felt so lame and throw in a bunch of tedious task with an insane amount of random crap across the open world map it left a lot more to be desired. Graphics are good, the gunplay is a heck of a lot of fun but those are the only two things reallyRecently played through Rage 2 and it simply never clicked with me. I did not finish the story but what story? From out of the gate the story felt so lame and throw in a bunch of tedious task with an insane amount of random crap across the open world map it left a lot more to be desired. Graphics are good, the gunplay is a heck of a lot of fun but those are the only two things really keeping this game up on it's feet. Far better open world FPS games out there.… Expand
  3. Ghoster
    Sep 8, 2019
    4
    Differently from other people I liked Rage 1 very much. Was probably first title I scored 10 here on MC. After waiting around 7 years to get Rage sequel we got - Doom! This game looks more like Doom than Rage. Shooting and fighting is extremely fun and well done, but main story missions are really boring and not good. While gameplay ends in taking 100's of outposts which is fun, butDifferently from other people I liked Rage 1 very much. Was probably first title I scored 10 here on MC. After waiting around 7 years to get Rage sequel we got - Doom! This game looks more like Doom than Rage. Shooting and fighting is extremely fun and well done, but main story missions are really boring and not good. While gameplay ends in taking 100's of outposts which is fun, but repetitive. Shortly, I was super excited when i platinumed this and was able to delete permanently. And, not to forget!!! Mata Hari Manners trophy is too annoying and pointless probably used only to annoy player even more!… Expand
  4. SpirittMX
    Mar 21, 2020
    7
    Literally the most fun I had playing a game in 2019, it’s just a big dumb action game! Oh and the shotgun is a thing of beauty!
  5. CossackGamer
    Aug 6, 2020
    4
    Having been especially looking forward to this game, I don't think I have ever been more disappointed in a game.
    The action packed fun ride of game sold in the trailers fails to live up to what was promised and becomes quite dull and repetitive all too quick.
    The world seems empty with generic filler quests, while the main story is uninspired and tedious. On top of this on release, at    Having been especially looking forward to this game, I don't think I have ever been more disappointed in a game.
    The action packed fun ride of game sold in the trailers fails to live up to what was promised and becomes quite dull and repetitive all too quick.
    The world seems empty with generic filler quests, while the main story is uninspired and tedious.
    On top of this on release, at least, a number of bugs within the game made it literally unplayable.    … Expand
  6. Stanley96
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    Jogabilidade muito boa, gráficos excelentes, e a história não é das melhores mas achei da hora também
  7. Melliur
    Mar 30, 2022
    9
    Неплохая игра в своём жанре, она заслуживает больше внимания, и более высоких оценок.
  8. QueenKnox
    May 20, 2019
    7
    If you're going to buy this game, keep in mind that it never set out to deliver an engaging story. The entire premise of the game is a strong focus on combat, everything else is an after-thought. RAGE 2 accomplishes what it set out to achieve - fun, interactive, and engaging combat - and it does it perfectly. The shooting feels great, and the 'Nanotrite' super-powers that you can use feelIf you're going to buy this game, keep in mind that it never set out to deliver an engaging story. The entire premise of the game is a strong focus on combat, everything else is an after-thought. RAGE 2 accomplishes what it set out to achieve - fun, interactive, and engaging combat - and it does it perfectly. The shooting feels great, and the 'Nanotrite' super-powers that you can use feel amazing too.

    RAGE 2 should not be judged harshly for it's paper thin story, because it never set out to entice you with a story to begin with. It's nothing more than an excuse to put you into different set-pieces and locations where you can shoot stuff. That being said, I always appreciate memorable characters in any form of entertainment and unfortunately for RAGE 2, it falls flat in creating any kind of interest towards the characters or the world that they live in, as a matter of fact, the original RAGE did world building much better and had many more memorable (and frankly, better looking) characters. It's incredibly disappointing and while it did not impact the game-play, the lack of any interesting characters made it very hard for me to care about the people I was supposed to be fighting to protect.

    I give RAGE 2 an 7 out of 10 because it is at it's core a fantastic shooter, with combat unlike any other FPS game and has the signature 'id' seal of quality plastered all over it, but the disappointing absence of any character development and a wide-open world that's as big as an ocean but as shallow as a puddle holds this game back from being a truly memorable experience. Seeing Avalanche take part in the development of RAGE 2 was a major red flag for me and it seems like my gut was right.    … Expand
  9. DaniVR99
    May 19, 2019
    8
    RAGE 2 is a game for lovers of fast-paced FPS action. The gunplay is amazing, almost as good as DOOM (2016), and the game has a ton of things to do. Although it’s repetitive and the main story is shorter than expected, the overall package is solid. It runs at 60fps on PS4 Pro, with some minor dips. I highly recommend it if you enjoy quick combat, gore; chaos and brainlesss action.
  10. ConnorMak
    May 20, 2019
    4
    Another fan of both Mad Max and Doom with high hopes is very disappointed. Playing on a PS4 Pro the graphics look nothing like the previews to the point where it sometimes looks like an XBox 360 game. Glad I rented this t%rd. UPDATED: I did finish the game's ridiculously short and vapid campaign and still stand by my low score, but here's a thought - if they just remade Mad Max andAnother fan of both Mad Max and Doom with high hopes is very disappointed. Playing on a PS4 Pro the graphics look nothing like the previews to the point where it sometimes looks like an XBox 360 game. Glad I rented this t%rd. UPDATED: I did finish the game's ridiculously short and vapid campaign and still stand by my low score, but here's a thought - if they just remade Mad Max and replaced the on-foot combat sequences with the FPS aspect of this game, it would have been awesome. That is really what I think we were all hoping for!… Expand
  11. Razher
    May 15, 2019
    4
    Boring. Lacks good story and writing. Feels like farming Ubisoft games, but worse. Open world is boring. AI is stupid. Shooting mechanic feels good.
  12. OutlawTX
    May 18, 2019
    5
    At about 18 hours in, my desire to continue playing has turned to the point of not caring. An incredibly bland, repetitive game that further drives the point home that I need to stop buying games until a decent amount of user reviews come out. Every aspect of this game is low bar. From graphics and sound to story and characters. The gameplay is fun enough at first but becomes incrediblyAt about 18 hours in, my desire to continue playing has turned to the point of not caring. An incredibly bland, repetitive game that further drives the point home that I need to stop buying games until a decent amount of user reviews come out. Every aspect of this game is low bar. From graphics and sound to story and characters. The gameplay is fun enough at first but becomes incredibly bland and monotonous after a few hours. In hindsight, I wouldn’t pay more than $20 for this.… Expand
  13. LevelUp
    May 16, 2019
    8
    Enjoyable experience. Feels like a Doom RPG. With some mad max mixed in. I would reccomend it to friends.
  14. robdot
    May 19, 2019
    8
    I liked this game. I don't want to solve puzzles or sneak around. There's no stupid stealth mission in the middle. Give me weapons and skills and reasons to use them. Use vortex to launch yourself then use slam...boom! A little short maybe,forgettable story. But still fun.
  15. Rbox
    May 19, 2019
    10
    A 10 to counter the 0-bombs. Once the 0-bombs dissapear, I'll take this review and 10 score down to it's correct score of 8. I am adamant that 0-bombing games for other reasons than the quality of the game itself should be halted. The only way I can contribute to that is by doing the same thing but at the other side of the scale. metacritic's score system is dumb as well. Many, many gamesA 10 to counter the 0-bombs. Once the 0-bombs dissapear, I'll take this review and 10 score down to it's correct score of 8. I am adamant that 0-bombing games for other reasons than the quality of the game itself should be halted. The only way I can contribute to that is by doing the same thing but at the other side of the scale. metacritic's score system is dumb as well. Many, many games stay without score because they don't reach the necessary 4 reviews. This makes quick valueing of a game impossible. Changes that need to be made:-
    -Show the score from the get-go!
    -Make a written review mandatory for scores from 9 and up and certainly from 3 and down!
    Unless changes in the scoring system are made, sites like Metacritic will become untrustworthy and useless. One could certainly argue that that moment has already happened
    On the game itself: why do almost all recent games ship with an open world? What's wrong with a more linear game? Uncharted was one. It was good. Doom was one. It was great. I read here people nagging on the simple or absent story and at the same time shouting themselves hoarse that the action is narrativly interupted. Sigh... game reviews, by critics or users -hey everybody's a critic for the last 6 years already- have lost all merit. Rage 2 getting 70-ish and block pixel games or walking simulators getting 90-ish just because they're "stylish"?? Doling out zero's because the kiddies bear a grudge? Or because it's all the rage (haha) to do so? Yeah, lost all merit.    … Expand
  16. itmo
    May 17, 2019
    5
    The Good - Gunplay is nice and smooth, the visuals are good and there doesn't seem to be many bugs.

    The Bad - The gameplay is generic, the missions have no depth its just the same thing over and over without any increased challenge. The game world is rather small and lifeless. There are a lot of cut and paste areas in the world that have nothing to do, empty buildings, lifeless open    The Good - Gunplay is nice and smooth, the visuals are good and there doesn't seem to be many bugs.

    The Bad - The gameplay is generic, the missions have no depth its just the same thing over and over without any increased challenge. The game world is rather small and lifeless. There are a lot of cut and paste areas in the world that have nothing to do, empty buildings, lifeless open fields etc and nothing to discover. There are next to zero random events in the open world. The player powers are old, one is a double jump power, wow, that's never been done in an FPS before. Overall the game is poor for a 2019 release. The campaign takes about 8-10 hours, which is a joke for a AAA priced game. Wait for a mega sale when its $10-$15.    … Expand
  17. dman6783
    May 18, 2019
    9
    Rage 2 is truly a very unique experience. The brutal and satisfying combat from Doom, and the vehicular combat from Mad Max make it a pleasure to tear through the wasteland. The only downside is the narrative and the way it is told. It is borderline average but is not terrible. I haven’t played the original Rage so I had zero knowledge of the lore/universe the game was set in. WhetherRage 2 is truly a very unique experience. The brutal and satisfying combat from Doom, and the vehicular combat from Mad Max make it a pleasure to tear through the wasteland. The only downside is the narrative and the way it is told. It is borderline average but is not terrible. I haven’t played the original Rage so I had zero knowledge of the lore/universe the game was set in. Whether that plays a factor in my opinion of Rage 2 is unknown. I can say with confidence that when it comes to gameplay, Rage 2 is a masterpiece. If you love intense and visceral combat, this game makes you feel like a genuine badass. Grab a snack because you will he glued to your couch for hours on end. If you’re looking for a game to turn off your brain and have fun this game might be for you.… Expand
  18. Deadpoolio
    May 14, 2019
    7
    I mean its OK....Its not Rage, in any way other than the wingsticks which is clearly all they wanted....In all honesty I would bet my first born child this game did not start as a Rage sequel....Its a competent shooter, its just not Rage...Rage wasn't about "power" armor suits and abilities from it...Of course its a Bugthesda published release so its got some bugs they will eventually workI mean its OK....Its not Rage, in any way other than the wingsticks which is clearly all they wanted....In all honesty I would bet my first born child this game did not start as a Rage sequel....Its a competent shooter, its just not Rage...Rage wasn't about "power" armor suits and abilities from it...Of course its a Bugthesda published release so its got some bugs they will eventually work out...You can have fun with it, the main story itself is around 7hrs but there is some side missions to pad that out to about 15.....If you want a shooter you can have some fun with, its not terrible, if you want a Rage sequel this is NOT it...Kinda regret paying full price for it, so maybe wait for a sale. Shouldn't be too long before it drops to the $30-40 range....They really want to push it being an LMFAO Id game, but its not Id exists in name only now and this was clearly developed more by Avalanche..Days Gone was worth $60 this game is only worth $40 at best....Anyone claiming its a 10 and or better than Days Gone is clearly a troll Xbot or PC fanboy account, hence why so many seem to have 1 or 2 reviews and they happen to be 0s and they're for PS games....… Expand
  19. shiftyman
    May 15, 2019
    1
    Avalanche Studios haven’t failed to develop yet another pile of crap, Rage 2 is only slightly better then Just Cause 4, everything is bad from horrible graphics to some of the worst voice acting in history, it’s meant to run at 60 FPS haha, on the PS4 Pro, if you play it everyday for a week, then tally it up, it might add up to 60, just terrible. The combat is solid, but the driving isAvalanche Studios haven’t failed to develop yet another pile of crap, Rage 2 is only slightly better then Just Cause 4, everything is bad from horrible graphics to some of the worst voice acting in history, it’s meant to run at 60 FPS haha, on the PS4 Pro, if you play it everyday for a week, then tally it up, it might add up to 60, just terrible. The combat is solid, but the driving is just a copy and paste of Mad Max. Wait for 3 months when it will 60% off, or on game pass on the Xbox.… Expand
  20. Teela
    May 15, 2019
    10
    I've played Rage 2 only 4 hours so far, but i have enjoyed every moment. I'm a BIG Borderlands fan and this has very similar crazy vibes. Story seems very lame but this game is all for action and excitement.
    I don't understand the complains about graphics or fps drops. I got PS4 pro and got nothing to complain. Not a 10/10 game but this does not deserve a single 0 either.
    I definitely    I've played Rage 2 only 4 hours so far, but i have enjoyed every moment. I'm a BIG Borderlands fan and this has very similar crazy vibes. Story seems very lame but this game is all for action and excitement.
    I don't understand the complains about graphics or fps drops. I got PS4 pro and got nothing to complain. Not a 10/10 game but this does not deserve a single 0 either.
    I definitely going platinum on this one. Booyah!    … Expand
  21. Radam64
    May 15, 2019
    5
    I really loved Mad Max and Doom 2016 however Rage 2 doesn't even come close to being as enjoyable as either of these games and was a major let down for me. I finished it in about 8 hours and took it back for a full refund straight away. I was actually laughing towards the end at how bad the game was. Everything felt like a chore to me. The shooting mechanics are decent but the enemy AI isI really loved Mad Max and Doom 2016 however Rage 2 doesn't even come close to being as enjoyable as either of these games and was a major let down for me. I finished it in about 8 hours and took it back for a full refund straight away. I was actually laughing towards the end at how bad the game was. Everything felt like a chore to me. The shooting mechanics are decent but the enemy AI is boring with a lack of variety. The music is a B grade version of Doom 2016 but still enjoyable. I strongly suggest you don't buy this game, it falls short in every way in my opinion. Very disappointing as it had potential to be awesome.… Expand
  22. foodnjoy
    May 15, 2019
    6
    Very good : Combat
    Very Bad : everything except combat

    Avalanche never changes.
  23. GamerJosh0137
    May 16, 2019
    7
    Rage 2 is..........fine. I haven't come across anything that was done terribly wrong, but it only does one thing very well. I know people are kind of mixed on it but I thought the shooting felt great. So much so that it is really the only reason I kept playing. I liked all the different vehicles ok but I found myself liking the boots on the ground gameplay MUCH better. It was nice toRage 2 is..........fine. I haven't come across anything that was done terribly wrong, but it only does one thing very well. I know people are kind of mixed on it but I thought the shooting felt great. So much so that it is really the only reason I kept playing. I liked all the different vehicles ok but I found myself liking the boots on the ground gameplay MUCH better. It was nice to have something get me around the map faster though. Like I said, it's fine. If you like first person shooters you cant go wrong. I might suggest waiting until a drop in the price, it was a little short for my liking.… Expand
  24. 6Dreamer9
    May 20, 2019
    10
    The best shooter with open word.
    Awesome dynamics and entertainment shootouts very similar to the alterations in DOOM.
  25. pinhead66
    May 18, 2019
    8
    I'm really enjoying this game. I have played for about 18 hours and in having lots of fun. The graphics are bright and vibrant. Love the over the top violence and crazy action that's around every turn. One thing that I dont like though is that the map really isn't for running around, more for drive. I really enjoy the driving in the game, I'm the type of player who like to Express theI'm really enjoying this game. I have played for about 18 hours and in having lots of fun. The graphics are bright and vibrant. Love the over the top violence and crazy action that's around every turn. One thing that I dont like though is that the map really isn't for running around, more for drive. I really enjoy the driving in the game, I'm the type of player who like to Express the world on foot. This game is great I recomend picking it up!… Expand
  26. Sky-Line___
    May 22, 2021
    3
    Horribly laggy on PS4. I cannot say it enough. If you cannot make your game work properly on a PS4, don’t release it! The frame rate is of only 30fps in theory, but it can drop to way lower number as soon as you engage in combat.

    It’s also not a very interesting story. Nor is the gameplay anything very engaging. Overall I was very disappointed with this game. It might look and play nice    Horribly laggy on PS4. I cannot say it enough. If you cannot make your game work properly on a PS4, don’t release it! The frame rate is of only 30fps in theory, but it can drop to way lower number as soon as you engage in combat.

    It’s also not a very interesting story. Nor is the gameplay anything very engaging. Overall I was very disappointed with this game. It might look and play nice on a high-end PC, but it is a disgrace on PS4.    … Expand
  27. Matvey9
    Sep 6, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра на любителя не понимаю таких даунов которые тупо ставят мало баллов. .… Expand
  28. Chonsch
    Oct 28, 2020
    4
    So, I have to give credit to the game for its gameplay, it's fun as hell, gory and fast! This is no game that cares for its story, it's only used as an excuse for the gameplay, so one just has to accept that. HOWEVER, I played this game on my base PS4, and HOLY CRAP! I have never had a game that made me think that first, the sticks on my controller were broken, then, that my AV receiverSo, I have to give credit to the game for its gameplay, it's fun as hell, gory and fast! This is no game that cares for its story, it's only used as an excuse for the gameplay, so one just has to accept that. HOWEVER, I played this game on my base PS4, and HOLY CRAP! I have never had a game that made me think that first, the sticks on my controller were broken, then, that my AV receiver was somehow causing a latency so it had me redone my cable management to plug my ps4 directly to my tv, and then, had my thinking that my TV had broken and was no longer supporting game mode. And why ? As it turns out, this game has not been optimised for the base ps4 so there is a horrible input lag that causes a weird acceleration and buggy dead zone, making precise aiming nealy impossible, which is just unacceptable for a fast shooter like this. It made me turn on the aim assist , that's how bad it was. That is the reason alone i gave this game a 4, otherwise i would have given it a solid 7. So heads up when buying this game for the base ps4… Expand
  29. Ultimatum620
    May 14, 2019
    10
    Genuinely not a big fan of MOST recent open world games because they all feel exactly the same but after playing this game for a good amount of time I realize how hyperbolic alot of the unjustified toxicity and pseudo-criticism is for this game. It's not perfect but it's great so far for me, I guy who only plays TRULY hardcore fps' like battlefield, rainbow 6, crysis 1, apex legends etc.Genuinely not a big fan of MOST recent open world games because they all feel exactly the same but after playing this game for a good amount of time I realize how hyperbolic alot of the unjustified toxicity and pseudo-criticism is for this game. It's not perfect but it's great so far for me, I guy who only plays TRULY hardcore fps' like battlefield, rainbow 6, crysis 1, apex legends etc. Ironically the majority of these undeniably negative-minded fanboys on this platform with nothing good happening in their lives have a history with couch-grandpapa Casual games like COD, fortnite, far cry, Destiny,days gone & typically anything that's easy to master within playing for 1 hour only. The moral to the story (and the irrefutable facts) is all of the hateful/zero true feedback reviews, which all coincidentally came out LESS than 24 hours of its release, all come from Biased casual gamers with not much to live for besides being sheeple … Expand
  30. Exstatic
    May 15, 2019
    0
    Story and Voice acting is really low standards for a single player game. The combat in the game is close to another generic shooter game and it feels really boring or lacking in many ways.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 43
  3. Negative: 2 out of 43
  1. IGN Japan
    Jul 8, 2019
    80
    Rage 2’s nonsensical story is unbearable, and the unskippable exploration parts are mostly irritating and boring. Luckily, the shooting gameplay is so amazing that it’s easy to forgive these flaws. And while encounters can become repetitive, new weapons and abilities make sure there’s always some fun to be had.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Jul 8, 2019
    65
    Rage 2 is a victim of a wave of technical issues and painfully average story but still manages to be one of the most fun FPS you can encounter and can provide you with your adrenaline shot for the day if needed.
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  3. Edge Magazine
    Jun 20, 2019
    60
    The relentless thrill of one half of it dragged down by the barren, boring needless sprawl of the other. [Issue#334, p.110]
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