Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

 Xbox 360
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
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  1. Games.cz
    Apr 16, 2013
    70
    Metal Gear series and hardcore beat 'em ups fans will fall in love with this one. They will even extend their experience by replaying the game. They will have no troubles at all with its highly-problematic camera along with its useless junk in the combat system. They will handle it. Gamers outside the fandom do not need to get excited, there is nothing interesting for them.
  2. Riot Pixels
    Apr 1, 2013
    70
    The action in Metal Gear Revengeance is always spectacular, albeit it won’t be long before you notice some repetitive patterns. Unfortunately, the story that glues these battles together is weak.
  3. Level7.nu
    Mar 12, 2013
    70
    As an action game it's fantastic, especially the well integrated "Blade Mode" in which the protagonist Raiden can precision cut his foes. The script is kind of lacking though, and environments are often reused. Fantastic, but not perfect.
  5. Toronto Sun
    Mar 6, 2013
    70
    Rising is a great game that needed more time and effort to achieve perfection.
  6. ActionTrip
    Feb 28, 2013
    70
    All the features, boss fights, stealth elements and VR missions just can’t compensate for the game’s relatively short story mode, as well as some nasty AI bugs and annoying camera issues.
  7. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Feb 19, 2013
    70
    There's a great game in Revengeance, buried under the rubble of a previous franchise collapse. With a little less zatsu and a little more dan, Platinum Games could be on to something.
  8. Worth Playing
    Feb 19, 2013
    65
    When Revengeance is firing on all cylinders, it is a sight to behold. Watching Raiden tear through enemies while a dynamic speed metal soundtrack plays in the background is undeniably impressive. After spending an extended amount of time with the game, though, it becomes obvious that beauty is only skin-deep. Revengeance is more impressive to watch than it is to play, but it's certainly no Bayonetta.

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#22 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2013
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#19 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2013
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#16 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2013

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 489 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 370 out of 489
  2. Mixed: 75 out of 489
  3. Negative: 44 out of 489
  1. Twinpeaksfan
    Feb 19, 2013
    10
    Blown away. I thought this was gonna be another boring action game. its so fun and fast. i beat it twice. great game. worth the price. haveBlown away. I thought this was gonna be another boring action game. its so fun and fast. i beat it twice. great game. worth the price. have fun out there… Full Review »
  2. willerkiller
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    If you enjoy Action or Hack and Slash games then you owe it to yourself to experience this masterpiece! It's a legendary game with the bestIf you enjoy Action or Hack and Slash games then you owe it to yourself to experience this masterpiece! It's a legendary game with the best sword combat ever in a video game. Incredibly satisfying from the moment you pick up the controller. Oh and the music! Simply mindblowing...… Full Review »
  3. killerDLS
    Feb 19, 2013
    10
    Animations are awesome. Great story for die hard MG fans. A little short length if you don't count the cut scenes and codec calls. This gameAnimations are awesome. Great story for die hard MG fans. A little short length if you don't count the cut scenes and codec calls. This game is pretty much flawless. Go get this now. Platinum games out did them selves.… Full Review »
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