Rengoku: The Tower of Purgatory

 PSP
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Apr 26, 2005
User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 25
  3. Negative: 9 out of 25
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  1. NateH.
    May 6, 2005
    1
    This is by far one of the worst games I have ever played EVER, and I played Final Fantesy X2.
  2. NintendoPSBox
    May 9, 2005
    5
    Not that bad.
  3. ChrisA.
    Jun 20, 2005
    6
    I sort of like this game. Bad story line that you can only get if you read the instruction manual, also the training was to brief so I found myself rushed into the game. Once reading up and getting used to the controls th game is quite fun. I do like how customizeable you can be with your weapns. Overall this game is worh getting if you want something to keep you busy.
  4. NickB.
    Sep 11, 2005
    4
    Graphics are not bad, but the gameplay is lacking and the character controls a bit like a corndog on a stick....not something I reccommend fighting off evil androids with, I might add. Eventually, the lack of story and pointlessness of the game set in and trade-in time arrives. Wait for a better sci-fi adventure to come along.
  5. BunnyLee
    Sep 16, 2005
    2
    Boring zzzzzzzz BOE - BOE - BOE.
  6. AlecJ.
    Apr 30, 2005
    8
    Good customization, good action; story could be more involved.
  7. BrandonS.
    May 31, 2005
    8
    I really liked how original this game was. And how the character is fully customizable. very good game.
  8. WillC.
    May 5, 2005
    2
    Good idea, but boring levels and limited game play and robot customizing ability make this game suck...
  9. JonathanS.
    May 8, 2005
    10
    Compared to the crappy card based metal gear acid this game is great you can customize your person and i mean if you dont like this than get untold legends because either one is pretty decent.
  10. CharlieV.
    Aug 1, 2005
    7
    A very hot prospect in the psp titals, but graphics are not up to scratch.Its quite cool how you can make your own character. Ive seen better.
  11. SamT.
    Sep 6, 2005
    2
    Graphics are fun for about 2 minutes. other than that, totally pointless and boring.
  12. Alex
    Sep 12, 2005
    4
    eugh. Rengoku if fun for about 5 minutes, then it settles into a boring, corny, and downright redundant pattern. deaths are probably the most annoying part of the game. you die, start at the VERY FIRST part of the game, and have to get your stuff back. there isn't an easy way to re-load a game other than to soft reset. the customization was a nice touch, but the amount of money you eugh. Rengoku if fun for about 5 minutes, then it settles into a boring, corny, and downright redundant pattern. deaths are probably the most annoying part of the game. you die, start at the VERY FIRST part of the game, and have to get your stuff back. there isn't an easy way to re-load a game other than to soft reset. the customization was a nice touch, but the amount of money you get per kill is nowhere NEAR enough to power-up appropriately. moving controls are OK at best, but combat is rediculously one sided and complicated. overall, it's barely worth the rent.… Expand
  13. DarekfanAT
    Jan 19, 2021
    10
    This game is not by any means a hidden gem. But it absolutely doesn't deserve such a low score. The stages do get repetetive but the gameplay is engaging. The story is very philosophical without being pretentious. And the cherry on top is the artstyle, I kept changing equipment just to see how it affects GRAM's body. The only thing it lacks is memorable soundtrack. The only tracks thatThis game is not by any means a hidden gem. But it absolutely doesn't deserve such a low score. The stages do get repetetive but the gameplay is engaging. The story is very philosophical without being pretentious. And the cherry on top is the artstyle, I kept changing equipment just to see how it affects GRAM's body. The only thing it lacks is memorable soundtrack. The only tracks that stayed in my head for long are the intro cinematic and the corridor leading to the last boss. The game is short, you can finish it in a day or two, so give it a chance.… Expand
  14. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    6
    The concept was pretty interesting, the plot was deep, and the style and atmosphere of the game were pretty interesting and unique. But the gameplay was as boring as it gets. It was also absurdly hard towards the end. I never beat it.

Awards & Rankings

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#71 Best PSP Game of 2005
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#28 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005
19
#19 Most Shared PSP Game of 2005

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
43

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 30
  3. Negative: 17 out of 30
  1. Weekly Famitsu
    68
    7 / 6 / 7 / 7 - 27 [Dec 2004]
  2. Gamer.tv
    40
    Rengoku's clunky control system does well to convince you you're a steel-clad cyborg, but unfortunately this rigid feel doesn't lend itself to an enjoyable game. [JPN Import]
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  3. GamePro
    60
    Rengoku doesn't break down, but it doesn't' break new ground either.
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