Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

 Xbox 360
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 489 Ratings

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  1. 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 best sword combat ever in a video game. Incredibly satisfying from the moment you pick up the controller. Oh and the music! Simply mindblowing...
  2. 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. have fun out there
  3. Dogman01
    Feb 19, 2013
    8
    Mgs rising is one heck of a game the visuals are awesome the design feels real metal gear the combat is fast and fluid and makes you want to come back for more on the negative side is the camera it interfere with you at crucial boss battles the difficulty spikes in the boss battles it makes you feel like your fighting shao khan in almost every single battle and sometimes a roll optionMgs rising is one heck of a game the visuals are awesome the design feels real metal gear the combat is fast and fluid and makes you want to come back for more on the negative side is the camera it interfere with you at crucial boss battles the difficulty spikes in the boss battles it makes you feel like your fighting shao khan in almost every single battle and sometimes a roll option would be nice also the slicing mechanic is hard to control and it is a crucial part of the game but all in all the game will want you to come back for more… Expand
  4. ocinom
    Feb 19, 2013
    10
    I sense Solid Snake faboyism on the Critics review. This game like almost all Platinum Games (Looking at you Anarchy Reigns) is a breathe of fresh air. The graphics are stunning with 60-40 fps. The only thing I hate about this game is the compressed cutscene. If parrying is a problem then you lack skill to play the game (lol skillz...).
  5. dharma
    Feb 23, 2013
    9
    Let's make this clear, MG Rising is one of the best game to come out of this generation. At its heart, MGR is a strange lovechild between MGS, Bayonetta and Vanquish; all rolled into one slick package. Superb graphics as well as the usual great controls are trademarks of Platinum Games; more surprising is the difficult to master 'Parry System', a bit similar to 3DS' Shinobi. Done right, itLet's make this clear, MG Rising is one of the best game to come out of this generation. At its heart, MGR is a strange lovechild between MGS, Bayonetta and Vanquish; all rolled into one slick package. Superb graphics as well as the usual great controls are trademarks of Platinum Games; more surprising is the difficult to master 'Parry System', a bit similar to 3DS' Shinobi. Done right, it will make you feel like a bad ass Ninja Cyborg. Why only a 9? Well, it is a bit on the short side, but for what it's worth, it is filled with enough heart stopping moments of coolness that you can't help but smile. Strange fact, it felt like a great collaboration between Kojipro (essentially Konami) and Platinum Games, who were made of Capcom's ex staffers. An incredible game and an early candidate of game of the year.… Expand
  6. Xskills
    Feb 23, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the greatest fetus transplant ever: a game KojiPro could never make, handed over to Platinum Games, who can only make this kind of game. Even though previous MGS titles had VR missions as ninjas, they were severely constrained by their engines. Platinum's engine, explicitly for hack 'n slash gives the proper cyborg ninja experience. The story is pretty good and properly topical (like MGS1 or MGS3) main focus being Raiden's personal crusade to stop a defence contractor from turning children into cyborg soldiers, and stimulating the war economy by framing Pakistan for an attempt to assinate the US president (leading to one of the most epic Metal Gear battles ever). The biggest subplot is Raiden's alter ego from his days as child soldier "Jack the Ripper". This gives the player an equivalent to God of War's rage mode. All together, this is the same universe Metal Gear fans know and love but with a new, fresh vector into it they didn't even though they would love.… Expand
  7. armstrong2805
    Feb 23, 2013
    7
    Spin off to the MGS series. I expected better game mechanics. Although there is a lot of great aspects to this particular title. It is very short. with only 7 levels of 4-5 hrs of solid gameplay. Blade mode is cumbersome and hard to use. And the responsiveness of the action sequences needs a patch or two. Other than the problems mentioned. Its a good game overall.
  8. robomfin
    Feb 19, 2013
    9
    Great game of hack 'n slash, autentic Metal Gear story and Raiden in the best performance.... Platinum games do a good job in this game... AGAIN!!)
  9. DistortedShadow
    Feb 19, 2013
    10
    Completely blown away. I was never much a fan of hack and slash games, but being a Metal Gear fan, I had to at least give it a shot. The boss fights are extremely well designed, especially in the sound department, as the music changes depending on how deep into the fight you are. I never felt out of control with Raiden, which was one of my concerns, as a lot of games like to grab you intoCompletely blown away. I was never much a fan of hack and slash games, but being a Metal Gear fan, I had to at least give it a shot. The boss fights are extremely well designed, especially in the sound department, as the music changes depending on how deep into the fight you are. I never felt out of control with Raiden, which was one of my concerns, as a lot of games like to grab you into an animation and you feel helpless. The fast paced gameplay mixes really nicely with the "can cut anything" sword that Raiden possesses, allowing you to slice and dice everything from humanoid cyborgs, to mechs, to about half of the environmental props in a particular level.

    Metal Gear Solid fans will notice some of the series' implanted design you can hide under a cardboard box or a barrel to try and sneak up on enemies if you'd rather one-hit-kill them stealthily, or you can go in guns blazing true to the Metal Gear franchise in that respect.

    Again, I stress that this normally -is not- my type of game, but I'm just blown away by the sheer quality and dedication that Platinum games put into the title. Boss fights may leave you clapping.    … Expand
  10. ApocalypseBrown
    Feb 22, 2013
    8
    Irony is such a strange yet wonderful thing! It's ironic that as I enjoy this game deep down I felt like this is what a new DMC should of been like, it's also wonderfully ironic that the maligned yet battle proven Platinum Games were 'attacked' by apparent new DmC fans due to certain erroneous issues. All I will say is my money went towards Platinum Games and this excellent game, while IIrony is such a strange yet wonderful thing! It's ironic that as I enjoy this game deep down I felt like this is what a new DMC should of been like, it's also wonderfully ironic that the maligned yet battle proven Platinum Games were 'attacked' by apparent new DmC fans due to certain erroneous issues. All I will say is my money went towards Platinum Games and this excellent game, while I and many many others didn't and will never spend a penny towards that unholy mess Capcom threw up! MGR greatest assets are it's variety in gameplay ie stealthy kills or all out war, it's excellent boss battles (bar one chapter) and lastly the parry system. As a Soul Calibur fan, this was an excellent addition where genuine skill and timing is needed to excel, skill which is sadly absent in other *cough* hash and slash titles. Though two marks were deducted due to the following: Regardless of re-playability the 7 hours or so it takes to finish isn't long enough, though with the revised development time that would of been forgiven if the camera wasn't so bad. Ahh the memories of DMC1 and never seeing where the boss Nightmare attached you from, it's that bad on MGR especially when you have to face an opponent to parry only to get a several hit combo unleashed on poor Raiden. Despite these issues MGR and PG have shown the gaming world that the Orient do hash and slash best, maybe now others will learn that lesson too!… Expand
  11. rude76
    Mar 12, 2013
    9
    Man, what an awesome game! Platinum Games once again proves that it is the quintessential company when it comes to crafting action games. If I hadn't already played their previous masterpiece, Bayonetta, this game would have blown me away even more. You will hear people complain about the the length of the story, but like most other action games out there, the appeal is playing thru theMan, what an awesome game! Platinum Games once again proves that it is the quintessential company when it comes to crafting action games. If I hadn't already played their previous masterpiece, Bayonetta, this game would have blown me away even more. You will hear people complain about the the length of the story, but like most other action games out there, the appeal is playing thru the game multiple times. You'll want to unlock all the awesome weapons and all the harder difficulties. If you are a fan of action games (and a fan of the Metal Gear series) you really can't go wrong with Metal Gear Rising.… Expand
  12. nix1331
    Feb 19, 2013
    9
    lol DOSHGAMING12 maybe ur review would mean something if you than didnt recommend Devil May cry 4....the game everyone thinks is the worst in the series so if you like such an easy and crappy game as DMC 4 im glad you dont like this game it probably means it good
  13. Coletrain128
    Mar 20, 2013
    9
    While the game can be completed in 3-4hr, it's damn well spent and has a large opportunity for replay value. The "Blade Mode" feature is fantastic as you actually get the feeling of slice an enemy in half by slowing down time and cutting in any specific direction you want. The boss fights make the game incredibly exciting, Raiden has a robust upgrade system, and the VR missions are a niceWhile the game can be completed in 3-4hr, it's damn well spent and has a large opportunity for replay value. The "Blade Mode" feature is fantastic as you actually get the feeling of slice an enemy in half by slowing down time and cutting in any specific direction you want. The boss fights make the game incredibly exciting, Raiden has a robust upgrade system, and the VR missions are a nice touch. For Rising, it doesn't matter how long it is or the fact that it's ditched stealth what matters is that this is one of the best action games released in a long time Another great title from Platinum Games.… Expand
  14. meganerdzero
    Feb 26, 2013
    8
    it's a little short... but dlc are on it's way... it could be a 9 or even a 10 if it was longer.... you can SLICE UP ANYTHING WITH THE SLIGHTEST PRECISION EVER.... most of the time i found myself slicing EVERITHING JUST TO SEE HOW WELL IT WORKED... it's so awesome... and i love the extra weapons... but the machetes... they are too slow for my tastes
  15. FPSSucks
    Dec 28, 2013
    7
    This game is a great game. The combat is fun,but can be repetitive and the game has to many quick-time events. The soundtrack is great, with some interesting environments (with a somewhat frustrating camera). I would recommend this for fans of Metal Gear and beat 'um up games.
  16. RedLOL
    Jul 22, 2015
    10
    At first, I had the lowest expectations on this game. I mean, I always been a great fan of Metal Gear games, and this one just seemed a spin off game.
    But as I always do, I gave it a try. The results were surprisingly the opposite: One of the best action games I ever played with a gorgeous story and one of the most stunning soundtracks I ever listened.
    I couldn't give it any other score    At first, I had the lowest expectations on this game. I mean, I always been a great fan of Metal Gear games, and this one just seemed a spin off game.
    But as I always do, I gave it a try. The results were surprisingly the opposite: One of the best action games I ever played with a gorgeous story and one of the most stunning soundtracks I ever listened.
    I couldn't give it any other score than the maximum.    … Expand
  17. Neloangelo
    Feb 19, 2013
    10
    This is one of the best sword games I've played in my entire life! As a metal gear fan I was pumped for this new direction. I always wanted to take control of a cyborg ninja the franchise is known for. Come on? Let's face it Grey fox and RAIDEN were the real bad ass of their games! I had high hopes for this game and it surpassed my expectations. Kojima and kamya is a match made in gamingThis is one of the best sword games I've played in my entire life! As a metal gear fan I was pumped for this new direction. I always wanted to take control of a cyborg ninja the franchise is known for. Come on? Let's face it Grey fox and RAIDEN were the real bad ass of their games! I had high hopes for this game and it surpassed my expectations. Kojima and kamya is a match made in gaming heaven. The game play is Beautiful and fluid, precise and deadly, and when you think this is just a button masher suddenly your health is almost at an end. This game takes skill to master. The more you experiment, the more your rewarded... And the boss fights... OMG those boss fights! May I say this game has the most exhilarating rating boss fights to date. This is by far the best action slasher of this generation.… Expand
  18. ToddyByNature
    Feb 21, 2013
    8
    I remember seeing the gameplay footage of this years ago. It showed Raiden perfectly slicing a watermelon into several pieces. I think the biggest flaw of the game is in fact the Blade mode. The controls are not tight enough when it comes to dismembering your victims. I think part of the the problem is because the game is so fast paced. The only other complaint I have with this game isI remember seeing the gameplay footage of this years ago. It showed Raiden perfectly slicing a watermelon into several pieces. I think the biggest flaw of the game is in fact the Blade mode. The controls are not tight enough when it comes to dismembering your victims. I think part of the the problem is because the game is so fast paced. The only other complaint I have with this game is that there doesn't seem to be too much of a variety of different moves. Other than that the game can be extremely enjoyable when the control issues don't get into your way.… Expand
  19. 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 game is pretty much flawless. Go get this now. Platinum games out did them selves.
  20. JuicieJ
    Feb 20, 2013
    9
    From a gameplay standpoint, Rising has everything I expected from it and more. The combat is smooth, combos work like a dream, and Blade Mode is an incredible visual flair. Light stealth elements also allow the game to feel a bit more at home with the title of Metal Gear on the cover and add a surprising amount of depth. If there's one thing that holds this game back from being flawless,From a gameplay standpoint, Rising has everything I expected from it and more. The combat is smooth, combos work like a dream, and Blade Mode is an incredible visual flair. Light stealth elements also allow the game to feel a bit more at home with the title of Metal Gear on the cover and add a surprising amount of depth. If there's one thing that holds this game back from being flawless, though, it's the pacing of the story. With the exception of the final boss battles, the gameplay's pacing is every bit as flawless as the action, as a new mechanic is added into the experience every chapter and enemies become increasingly stronger throughout, both enemies seen early game and new enemies added to the mix, but the storytelling is insanely brief. It really strings you along and expects you to buy what's happening, and it's really hard to when Platinum took very few opportunities to flesh out moments of characterization and plot progression. It's a real shame that this is the case, as the presentation of the game is absolutely phenomenal. Irritating story pacing aside, though, this is arguably the greatest Action game ever made, and it's certainly given Platinum's Bayonetta and Vanquish a run for their money. All in all, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is a stellar hack-and-slash roller coaster ride that will have you on the edge of your seat until the credits roll. It's more than worthy for Raiden's first playable role as a cyborg and feels every bit as satisfying to play as watching him fight in Metal Gear Solid 4 did. Ignore it at your own cost.… Expand
  21. zeone222
    Feb 19, 2013
    9
    This is a stylist game and i have think the kind of game platinum produces is both good and have the Japanese taste and story that I like. I feel you should definitely buy MGS rising
  22. xKillerPhillerx
    Feb 21, 2013
    10
    I've waited about 4 to 5 years for this game to come out. IT DOES NOT DISAPPOINT!!! Platinum Games delivers yet another hack n slash gem in the form of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Its pretty much what I wanted this game to be. Thank you Kojima, Platinum Games and Konami for making this game not suck.
  23. Orlik666
    Feb 19, 2013
    10
    WORTH EVERY PENNY! One of the best hack n slash games of this ganeration. So much fun with slashing enemies, environment with you katana blade. Although, don't buy Xbox 360 version if you have PS3 Microsoft console version have worse looking cut scenes than PS 3 version. In terms of gameplay they are the same. 60 FPS of instant action!
  24. Fallenlords
    Feb 24, 2013
    10
    Massive amounts of fun, a must have for any MG fan. Some of the controls are a little bit iffy but I think that's always the case with a MG game. Overall an action extravaganza, you will be hard pressed to find another game where you have this much fun wielding a sword.
  25. Abigail_Astorne
    Feb 19, 2013
    10
    At first, I wasn`t very sure about this, but is KOJIMA, AND KOJIMA NEVER FAILS! Platinum Games takes Metal Gear to a whole new genre with this masterpiece. THIS is what a next-gen hack n´slash game has to be. The gameplay is solid and story is epic. The blade mechanic is amazing (more accurate and precise than the one in the demo) and the combat is so intese. Also, the soundtrack of thisAt first, I wasn`t very sure about this, but is KOJIMA, AND KOJIMA NEVER FAILS! Platinum Games takes Metal Gear to a whole new genre with this masterpiece. THIS is what a next-gen hack n´slash game has to be. The gameplay is solid and story is epic. The blade mechanic is amazing (more accurate and precise than the one in the demo) and the combat is so intese. Also, the soundtrack of this game is one of the bes soundtrack I`ve ever heard in a game. JAPAN GAMING LIVES!… Expand
  26. TapiYuki
    Feb 19, 2013
    10
    awesome, entertaining, new concept, new design. At first, I wasn`t very sure about this, but is KOJIMA, AND KOJIMA NEVER FAILS! Platinum Games takes Metal Gear to a whole new genre with this masterpiece. The blade mechanic is amazing (more accurate and precise than the one in the demo) and the combat is so intese. Also, the soundtrack of this game is one of the bes soundtrack I`ve everawesome, entertaining, new concept, new design. At first, I wasn`t very sure about this, but is KOJIMA, AND KOJIMA NEVER FAILS! Platinum Games takes Metal Gear to a whole new genre with this masterpiece. The blade mechanic is amazing (more accurate and precise than the one in the demo) and the combat is so intese. Also, the soundtrack of this game is one of the bes soundtrack I`ve ever heard in a game. JAPAN GAMING LIVES!… Expand
  27. Bongsmoker69420
    Feb 19, 2013
    10
    rad game. if you want a game with awsome music, gameplay, and story, pick this game up. Game of the month of not year. get blazed and play for the best time.
  28. Rene9aaade
    Feb 22, 2013
    10
    for dmc's sake i played it be4 the magnificent mgs, like all platinum games be4 it this is a hardcore game and just why i love p games Its relentless and difficult on hard and requires skill acompanied by some signature over the top action. Raiden doesn t cut it as an awesome character for me but meh hes ok. So now that i have established that the game play is freaking incredible. Thefor dmc's sake i played it be4 the magnificent mgs, like all platinum games be4 it this is a hardcore game and just why i love p games Its relentless and difficult on hard and requires skill acompanied by some signature over the top action. Raiden doesn t cut it as an awesome character for me but meh hes ok. So now that i have established that the game play is freaking incredible. The next big thing i ll talk about here is the soundtrack hats off to the musical score of this game. This is definitely not a typical mgs game but the easter eggs here and there are really cool. This game doesn't take itself too seriously but its fun thrilling ride… Expand
  29. drizzti90
    Feb 19, 2013
    10
    Combat animations are the best I have seen since Ninja Gaiden 2, combat controls are tight (once mastered) and very fun to play with. Parrying takes time to figure out, and the current system basically ensures that button mashing wont work in large battles- I consider this a good thing. Love the story, love the bad guys- love almost everything about this game. One major flaw- where isCombat animations are the best I have seen since Ninja Gaiden 2, combat controls are tight (once mastered) and very fun to play with. Parrying takes time to figure out, and the current system basically ensures that button mashing wont work in large battles- I consider this a good thing. Love the story, love the bad guys- love almost everything about this game. One major flaw- where is the wall run? Cant have a good ninja game without a wall-run mechanic (I think Platinum games should path this in lol).… Expand
  30. zuro136
    Feb 19, 2013
    10
    Well, i can call it is Hack and Slash game literally. Of course, you can slash stuff ingame too. All those martial animations look very stylish. The boss's sound track even have lyric that fit with boss's personality. And weapon taken from boss have very creative design. Not to mention exciting boss battle with epic cutscene. Kojima take a good job on making bosses with their ownWell, i can call it is Hack and Slash game literally. Of course, you can slash stuff ingame too. All those martial animations look very stylish. The boss's sound track even have lyric that fit with boss's personality. And weapon taken from boss have very creative design. Not to mention exciting boss battle with epic cutscene. Kojima take a good job on making bosses with their own personality, i even like some bosses than the main character.… Expand
  31. CLPT4P
    Feb 22, 2013
    10
    I'll be short here Amazing game amazing gameplay the bad thing is that the game has a short length.
    But every second of gameplay is awesome and worth playing.
  32. guidopata
    Feb 26, 2013
    10
    Very smooth gameplay and graphics, the franchise potential is high. Keep improving the gameplay and the storytelling.
  33. Yerczeys
    Jul 5, 2014
    2
    A two, solely due to the cutting mechanic and this wad of disappointment should be grateful for even that. Kojima is praised as a genius, but bluntly I think his stories are convoluted, nonsensical, and dumb. Like bad abstract art.
  34. skeith
    Jul 27, 2013
    9
    Ninjas, Blades, Mecha, Samurai. The game is so good I cannot find anything to complain except for the game length. I do not think anyone can not understand the greatness in this game. Well, except for woman who does not like machoism.
  35. Caste
    Jun 22, 2013
    8
    Oh my!
    It is a very nice surprise for every MGS fan who also likes the hack'n slash genre.
    High paced, spectacular OST, easy to follow storyline (latest MGS games are quite deep and complicated) and a lot of replay value. The game goes very smooth, 60FPS I'd say, and the gameplay is complete and enjoyable.
    It's a little short but it has a lot of replay value.
    Totally worth it!
  36. HunterTheKidd
    Apr 27, 2013
    5
    Metal Gear Rising Revengeance is a game that I luckily borrowed from one of my friends and not actually bought it the game is fun don't get me wrong but it is definitely not a buy for it only being about a 6 hour experience and no other modes other then story to do it is not a 60 dollar title but when the price goes down and it will definitely go out and get the game or at least rent itMetal Gear Rising Revengeance is a game that I luckily borrowed from one of my friends and not actually bought it the game is fun don't get me wrong but it is definitely not a buy for it only being about a 6 hour experience and no other modes other then story to do it is not a 60 dollar title but when the price goes down and it will definitely go out and get the game or at least rent it now the story is great the dialogue is charming and the gameplay is fast paced and in your face… Expand
  37. Serendepetepety
    Mar 28, 2013
    0
    I quite enjoyed the older MGS games but this is HORRIBLE! As usual there's way too many cutscenes and quicktime events (where your character will finish a battle etc. without any input from you). Also the bosses are just horribly frustrating. You're put up against these characters who have crazy over-the-top powers and moves and it's just plain unfair. You have to try again and again untilI quite enjoyed the older MGS games but this is HORRIBLE! As usual there's way too many cutscenes and quicktime events (where your character will finish a battle etc. without any input from you). Also the bosses are just horribly frustrating. You're put up against these characters who have crazy over-the-top powers and moves and it's just plain unfair. You have to try again and again until you manage to chip away at their health to win the battle and it's NOT fun.

    This is it for me and MGS games never again this was horrible in every way I am warning you now DO NOT BUY THIS and support such an awful game.    … Expand
  38. Mikeylano
    Mar 23, 2014
    0
    I have never played a traditional MG game before, because they do not appeal to me. I was aware that this was an action spin-off, a genre that I am attracted to. DmC is a game that I enjoyed a lot, for example (although that too was far from perfect).

    I could not finish this game. I became bored with the gameplay, story and world very quickly. --Gameplay-- Unlike most action games,    I have never played a traditional MG game before, because they do not appeal to me. I was aware that this was an action spin-off, a genre that I am attracted to. DmC is a game that I enjoyed a lot, for example (although that too was far from perfect).

    I could not finish this game. I became bored with the gameplay, story and world very quickly.

    --Gameplay--
    Unlike most action games, in each fight you are able to slow down the action to a crawl by entering "Blade Mode". This allows you to slash the sword in any direction you wish, attacking the enemy. I found this not only intrusive, but also contrary to the fast action that I crave from such a game. When you enter the mode, a box will appear over the enemy's body, in which you are supposed to aim your attack (so you can regain life). This detracts from the danger that usually comes with these games, since every enemy potentially provides a health boost. Using the right stick is clunky at best, and turns the game into some sort of target practice, which I absolutely abhor. The beauty of action (and fighting) games is that you can learn combos and skills and become fluent in utilising them in heated battles. Blade mode completely dispenses with this and therefore all the excitement I usually get from these games.

    Aside from blade mode, I was dissatisfied with the other battle mechanics. Two buttons are used, one for a light and one for a strong attack. Fine. Ninja Gaiden also uses this system and it worked. However, when you get the option to equip a "unique" weapon (e.g. you can use a pole as well as your sword), then it turns into a one-button battle system, as each weapon is allocated to one button each. There are some combos to learn (roughly the same in number as in DmC), but the experience is trivialised because of this. Soul Calibur (albeit a fighting game), in contrast, is light years ahead.

    The "VR Mission Mode" was largely an unpleasant experience. In some battles, the enemies fired rocket launchers at you before you were able to move. The small area you are placed in makes the dreadful camera much worse to deal with.

    The "parrying" (when in fact they mean countering) is a mixed blessing. There is no blocking in this game, and evading is very limited (once you learn it). I was sceptical about this from the offset. Blocking and evading are skills you develop in action games, which add to the adrenaline rush you get from overcoming tricky situations. Removing blocking entirely, and restricting evading, only further dumbs down the battle mechanics. However, the parrying is somewhat well thought out. You have to press the "X" button and move the left stick in the direction of the enemy to parry the attack. Pressing "X" alone to counter would have been fine, but problems arose because of the stick movement. The awful camera, with a mind of its own, makes it very easy to move the stick in the wrong direction, or a direction that is not quite right. Admittedly a bad camera is a complaint of many action games, but movement of the left stick is not so important there. Overall I found "parrying" more of a hassle than it was worth - it was usually better to just polish off enemies before they attacked, especially if you are being swarmed. There is absolutely nothing you can do if more than one enemy is coming at you head on.

    Some bosses were a bore to play. I wish games like these would make bosses where you have to utilise your skills in novel, tricky ways (think Dark Souls). Too often (this is a criticism of similar games also), boss fights are extended by meaningless, easy gimmicks that have no relation to the rest of the game - often at times where the boss is unable to be attacked. For example, one boss flies away and hurls items at you. Fine, you have to use blade mode on them to save yourself before they hit you. But challenging it is not. This is Link's Crossbow training, not an action game. Then, the boss throws bigger objects at you, which you simply must run away from. Each of these distractions takes up a few minutes of time, where you are not "battling" anything at all. There is no heat and no adrenaline. I wish developers would stop it.

    --Story--
    The story is almost parodical. Sonic and Knuckles had a more meaningful story - and I am not being hyperbolic. I won't spoil anything here, but basically, be prepared for "brain transplants", and therefore having to "save the brains".

    The characters are somewhat well done, albeit cliche (the cool black guy, the beautiful busty blonde, the mad german scientist). Unfortunately, you only see them if you press "Back" and then initiate a conversation over video-phone. Most interaction with them can be completely avoided, which is advisable, since most of what they have to say is a futile attempt at building character.

    --World--
    Grey and dank. It is the exact opposite of a Nintendo game.

    --Conclusion--
    Not what I want from an action game at all.    … Expand
  39. DarrkHawk
    Mar 30, 2013
    5
    Metal Gear Rising is a classic example of a over-hyped game. Admittedly, the debut trailer left me excited and I couldn't wait for the games release. Now that I finally picked up so long after release, I am left dissapointed. I couldn't help but feel that the game is just a mash of some over games of similar genre. The extremely "over the top" combat and general sword action, extensive cutMetal Gear Rising is a classic example of a over-hyped game. Admittedly, the debut trailer left me excited and I couldn't wait for the games release. Now that I finally picked up so long after release, I am left dissapointed. I couldn't help but feel that the game is just a mash of some over games of similar genre. The extremely "over the top" combat and general sword action, extensive cut scenes and pauses and (to my opinion), a stale story, makes this game hard to take seriously. Not to mention the sticky controls and awful cameras. I thought games were past this. The number of times I tried to pan the camera around to see what I was fighting only to have it freak out is stupid. Even most of the enemies are unimaginative. Most enemies just feel like copies from other games and then the rest are just unnecessary, way over thought enemies that just hardly fit in. It appears that the game main attraction is the sword mechanics and the "blade" mode. All the trailers seem to focus primarily on this feature. Allowing players to go crazy. This gets boring 5 minutes into the game. Sure, It's fun to try slice that perfect watermelon like in the trailer, It's fun to slice a car in half, It's funny to slice the supports on a bridge to have it collapse but in the end its just not needed. Give a kid a toy and he'll just play with the box. An accurate statement for this game. Overall, a over hyped, lazy game that has it's moments but I just cannot take seriously.… Expand
  40. ihatecheez
    Mar 24, 2013
    8
    if you're expecting a metal gear solid game, look away because this is a spin-off! apart from that this game is amazing!

    pros: good story, great gameplay, amazing graphics

    cons: short, annoying gameplay elements and ennemies (being stunned), brief story
  41. Duskspark
    May 7, 2013
    6
    A visually stunning game and an interresting main character could make for a great game, but not a great Metal Gear game. The element of stealth is almost completely gone, leaving you a few unnatural feeling stealth approaches that don't feel stealth at all. The sword controls work great, but when you enter Sword Mode (by holding LT), all movability gets removed and you gan fling yourA visually stunning game and an interresting main character could make for a great game, but not a great Metal Gear game. The element of stealth is almost completely gone, leaving you a few unnatural feeling stealth approaches that don't feel stealth at all. The sword controls work great, but when you enter Sword Mode (by holding LT), all movability gets removed and you gan fling your right joystick from side to side, hoping to cut an enemy in to, despite the underdeveloped mechanic, enjoyable little pieces. Except for cats though. Cats are more agile than any enemy.… Expand
  42. RyuuzakiBjorn
    Mar 3, 2013
    8
    Really great addition to the Metal Gear universe. Even people with no previous experience with any of the Metal Gear games will get a kick out of this. It's fast, fun and adrenaline pumping; it's the first game in ages which I can compare to a never ending rollercoaster; it's just action scene after action scene, it's crazy good! BUT the one downside I have to it is the random difficultyReally great addition to the Metal Gear universe. Even people with no previous experience with any of the Metal Gear games will get a kick out of this. It's fast, fun and adrenaline pumping; it's the first game in ages which I can compare to a never ending rollercoaster; it's just action scene after action scene, it's crazy good! BUT the one downside I have to it is the random difficulty spikes. Just randomly it'll get insanely hard out of nowhere and then for the next hour will be painfully easy, but I guess that's whats gotta happen when il you're catering to multiple audiences. My favourite part about this game was the ability to play as Gray Fox, my favourite character from MGS1. They play it a little differently where instead of getting a code to unlock him and just playing him from the get-go, you redeem your code and have to fight for in-game currency to unlock his armour and then his sword, which I thought was a really good touch to give you some extra motivation to slash those foes up! Good story, crazy action scenes that'll make you spit out your Pepsi, and a great game all in all.… Expand
  43. FlavaFlave
    Mar 8, 2013
    9
    I'll admit my expectations were low (not that Platinum Games can't deliver, because they have great games), especially since this game seemed to be lost in development limbo for the longest time, but it sure was worth it! Yes, the game is a bit on the short side, and it has some camera issues, but the sheer volume of stuff do to/collect/kill is just insane. I'm a huge Metal Gear fan, andI'll admit my expectations were low (not that Platinum Games can't deliver, because they have great games), especially since this game seemed to be lost in development limbo for the longest time, but it sure was worth it! Yes, the game is a bit on the short side, and it has some camera issues, but the sheer volume of stuff do to/collect/kill is just insane. I'm a huge Metal Gear fan, and even the over the top story in this game still "felt" like Metal Gear. It's nice that this game still feels like it belongs in the MG universe. If you like fast action games that can be super challenging, regardless on your thoughts on the MG series, you must play this game.… Expand
  44. FurrComedian
    Apr 25, 2013
    7
    Other than a weakish story, its mostly about the gameplay. The gameplay has you griping the controller and feeling like you're actually using a blade makes it even better. The Boss Battles are enjoyable, but this is mostly for MG Fans, but if you can look past the story anyone could enjoy this.
  45. ImJTHM
    Jan 23, 2014
    4
    I adore Metal Gear Solid, and I love Bayonetta. Why not combine the two?
    Well, because it will be filled to the brim with poor design choices!
    The first issue is the camera. More of the time, the camera stays where it needs to be. However, when fighting multiple enemies or enemies with ranged attacks, I was regularly blindsided by missiles and heavy attacks from offscreen, causing my    I adore Metal Gear Solid, and I love Bayonetta. Why not combine the two?
    Well, because it will be filled to the brim with poor design choices!

    The first issue is the camera. More of the time, the camera stays where it needs to be. However, when fighting multiple enemies or enemies with ranged attacks, I was regularly blindsided by missiles and heavy attacks from offscreen, causing my death on more than one occasion. This is especially prominent during any boss fight in which the boss summons minions. As you fight them, the boss is offscreen, charging its super-death attack, to take down 75% of your health and you have no way to stop them or see it coming.

    The second big issue is the lack of feedback the game gives you. The tutorial takes about a minute to explain what is going on, but then abruptly ends, almost like it was unfinished. Then, the game just sorts of throws you into the game with no explanation. Stealth is not explained (and is extremely poorly implemented, almost to say "SEE, THIS IS METAL GEAR, YOU CAN BACKSTAB ENEMIES"), and neither is the game's main selling point: The "Zandetsu". Essentially, you can line up and quickly cut enemies to bits exactly where you want to cut them. Unfortunately, this seems completely pointless, as a single cut using this skill (which operates on a meter, which also was no explained in the tutorial) will kill most enemies. On top of this, the game counts the pieces you cut the enemies into, but I still have no idea if this affects literally any aspect of the game.

    Another rather strange problem I had was that the game had no dodge function, and in order to block enemy attacks, you had to essentially be standing still, or had to flick the analog stick in the direction of the attack enemy, then press the attack button. This led to a lot of accidental missteps, as I was sprinting around, trying not to be shot, before being suckerpunched because I couldn't block at the same time quickly.

    I THINK the game has some sort of dodge move, because it's listed in the store, but even after I bought and equipped it, I wasn't told how to use it.

    Another major issue is the story, which is absolutely abysmal. I assumed that, this being a Metal Gear game, the story would be at least serviceable, but this is absolute trash. They treat is as though it is a sequel to something I should already be completely familiar with, and don't particularly explain who all these people giving me missions are, why they're important, why Raiden teamed up with them, or what exactly he's doing. For the first several hours of the game, I visited Africa, Mexico, and Russia, and had no idea why I was there or who the characters were, despite my best efforts to understand even the basics of the plot. It is absolute goofy gibberish, and is an excuse at best.

    So, I really don't understand the love for this game. It is a mediocre-at-best Bayonetta knock-off that is wearing a mask that looks vaguely like Metal Gear Solid. The controls are tight, but the mechanics make little to no sense, the Zandatsu is there basically for eye candy and little else, the plot is nonsensical and pointless and lacks 100% of the intrigue of previous games, and it just feels cheap and aggravating to play, due to being constantly pummeled from just off screen.

    Save your money, buy the MGS Collection instead.    … Expand
  46. guitarguy001
    Jan 8, 2014
    9
    Metal Gear Rising is an amazing game. High intensity action, absurdly addicting gameplay, an above average story, amazing boss battles (some of the best i've ever played in a game) and topping it off with possibly the best soundtrack of any game this year. This game is meant to be replayed so the game being short is not a concern, at least for me anyway. While the game is not perfectMetal Gear Rising is an amazing game. High intensity action, absurdly addicting gameplay, an above average story, amazing boss battles (some of the best i've ever played in a game) and topping it off with possibly the best soundtrack of any game this year. This game is meant to be replayed so the game being short is not a concern, at least for me anyway. While the game is not perfect (that camera), Rising deserves a spot in your library. I give this game a 9 for both the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions (woulda given it a 9.5, but the rating system won't let me).… Expand
  47. rex862
    Jan 19, 2014
    2
    THIS GAME IS TOTAL **** now then i couldnt even get past the first boss because of the dodgy camera and terrible parrying mechanics it made it near impossible. the slow motion cutting people up was fun as **** but i couldnt get over the dodgy mechanics and poor camera sorry MGS
  48. ElSeano89
    Dec 30, 2018
    5
    MGR is an extremely frustrating game with a ton of potential it doesn't realize.

    The swordplay at its heart is slick and engaging and the use of it's "blade mode" to hack up enemies in order to receive a health boost is great fun to begin with. However the enemies the game throws at you are incredibly samey and frankly this game is far too short to justify it being sold as a full game.    MGR is an extremely frustrating game with a ton of potential it doesn't realize.

    The swordplay at its heart is slick and engaging and the use of it's "blade mode" to hack up enemies in order to receive a health boost is great fun to begin with. However the enemies the game throws at you are incredibly samey and frankly this game is far too short to justify it being sold as a full game. There are only 7 "cases" and frankly case 5 is maybe 10 minutes long and just has some standard enemies then its over. I literally laughed when I realized that was all there was to the level. The next level, again, is just a boss battle and then you're on the final level. My first time I finished this in 8 hours. That is FAR too short for what is considered a full game. FPS can get away with that because they lean on multiplayer; this just has the story and some "VR" missions as filler. It's far too short.

    It falls off the side of a cliff in quality by the halfway point. Halfway through case 4 they have you fight the two previous bosses again, back to back and THEN throw you into a third boss fight by which point you'll likely have next to no healing items left. I then got stuck for much longer than I had to because I had to fight this boss basically perfectly to progress. Also by this point they are absolutely MOBBING you with enemies to the point where its only the sheer number of them coming at you that provides the difficulty.

    My biggest gripe with the gameplay is that it is very cheap and in boss battles incredibly cheap. Your typical grunts will be dispatched very easily but basically anything above that level will have an un-parryable grab move or a stun move that forces you to do a "wiggle the sticks" QTE to escape. This gets very old, very fast. Boss battles could have been so much more but again they fall down because they don't feel challenging, they feel cheap. There's a boss that smokes out the entire screen then leaps at you from a variety of angles, if you don't parry each attack (and there are many) you're gonna get your health knocked down by a good 10 or 15 percent. There's a boss that has a shield that is inexplicably explosive (yet doesn't hurt HIM) and you have to use the blade mode to slice in a certain direction to cut parts of his shield off. If you're a pixel out of line with the sensitive to mode slice mechanic you don't damage him but yourself. This is all whilst a helicopter is firing missiles at you from outside the arena, as if the above weren't bad enough. Yet another boss hits you so fast and so randomly that parrying him is basically a fools errand of you just plain hoping that you guess right. If you do guess right and get him down low on health then thats when the CPU just decides you aren't allowed to win and will launch repeated stun locking attacks to throw your health down. I'm a fan of difficulty. I'm a huge fan of Dark Souls. I don't mind a game whupping me until I learn it well enough to beat it and that can be an immensely satisfying game design choice. These bosses aren't that, they just feel cheap and overpowered.

    The story is monotonous and hammy. They force this whole "Raiden feels bad about killing all these guys really" thing on you about 3 cases in and then pretty much immediately forget about all that, have him go super-saiyan and then slaughter countless more people. The codec NPCs are so hollow that I felt zero urge to communicate with them more than I needed to. In fact the writing in the many cutscenes was so weak I often found myself checking my phone during them. The story is so all over the place and convoluted that honestly at points I forgot why it was that I was fighting my way up a skyscraper full of androids in the first place. Somebody else on here mentioned in a review, you go all over the world but it's always sort of poorly explained as to why you are. They make odd narrative choices. Raiden falls out of a helicopter and a character acts as though he's going to definitely die from the fall. Then the next mission starts and he's just in a crater, totally fine. They never bring it up again. They must've known he could survive stuff like that.

    It's frustrating because there was a ton of potential here for a brilliant game. It's beginning is fast paced, the enemies haven't gotten cheap yet, the locales look great and it's even quite funny. Then halfway through it just falls off a cliff in quality harder than I've experienced in any game for a quite a while.

    And god yes, the camera is horrendous. Given that parrys are direction dependent, it's not a good thing you need to be constantly fiddling with the camera to see what is going on. It absolutely cannot keep up with the action on screen and knocks this down at least another point for me.

    If you can get this cheap it's worth a shot, but don't expect the world. It's good points are overshadowed by the cheapness of its design, its poor story, terrible camera and its severe lack of story length    … Expand
  49. shootingstars99
    Sep 1, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After playing MGS2 I enjoyed Raiden and wanted another game that featured him in a starring role, I should have been careful for what I wished for...

    The game has kiddie pool deep combat depth, the main story can be beaten in under 6 hours easily on hard, and Raiden went from an interesting, green albeit adaptable agent character in MGS2 to an edgy one trick pony character in Rising.

    The game play is obviously attempting to be the main draw here, and while it seems flashy and well animated, that's about all it has going for it. I have never seen a more 'mash to win' action game. The game play is more similar to Kingdom Hearts than it is to an action game like Devil May Cry or Ninja Gaiden. The movement and evasion in this game is terrible, your only defensive option in this game is parrying, which feels super limiting. Not something I'd expect from a protagonist that is referred to as a "ninja".

    The story starts interesting enough, but **** the bed quite quickly, and by the end, Armstrong's ideals and means seem more appealing than Raiden's. Oh and the, "It's not my sword" part was just pure cringe... This game is about as fluid as the CQC in MGS 1 and 2, but with the optimal combat strategies being light spams vs generic enemies and simple exploitable patterns for bosses that feels more like Zelda than any kinda of action game.    … Expand
  50. SpunkyMonkey
    May 26, 2015
    5
    It just doesn't play that well. It's choca full of "wow" moments, but they stop counting for much because you soon realize that - through awkward camera controls which leave you chasing enemies round like a dog chasing it's tail, and just allround unintuative combat - it all counts for little.

    Full of gumph and filler such as the codec speil, and yet very short too, MGR really is just a    It just doesn't play that well. It's choca full of "wow" moments, but they stop counting for much because you soon realize that - through awkward camera controls which leave you chasing enemies round like a dog chasing it's tail, and just allround unintuative combat - it all counts for little.

    Full of gumph and filler such as the codec speil, and yet very short too, MGR really is just a junk-food cash in. An explosive and at times exciting one, but ultimately one which has so little substance and quality you'll do well to make it through it's short length.    … Expand
  51. iKen
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    Played on XBOX 360.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GREAT.
  52. Not_Mikuru
    Mar 6, 2013
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So, after reading many reviews and watching a few let's plays of the first mission, I became dead set on buying this game. As a matter of fact, I rushed to my local game store and bought it the very next day.

    I've always been a fan of the Metal Gear Solid series, and, in particular, I enjoyed MGS2. I was one of the (apparent) few who enjoyed playing as Raiden and, to this day, it is one of my favorite games of all time.

    My first impressions of the game were great. I had a lot of brainless fun with fluent controls, great animations and, above all, a bad-ass soundtrack. Half the reason why I liked the game (and that it is rated above 5 by me) is the way the music fits so well in the game, getting more and more epic as the fights progress.

    This didn't remain the same for the whole game.

    While the music is constantly awesome, and the graphics are great, I find the experience to be... hollow. Combat is repetitive, usually following the pattern of "XXYYXYXY ZANDETSU slash slash steal spine repeat". Zandetsu is fun, giving Raiden the power to cut and slice like an actual sword should, and I hope a mechanic similar to it will be in future games. Parrying is in the game, which I'm not really a big fan of. This is biased as I am a big fan of dodging, which is in the game as an unlock-able skill. However, that skill isn't as good as say, a dodge button. If you could press A to dodge in a direction instead, I think I'd have more fun with the combat. OH! There is stealth in the game, but it's poorly integrated. The game would be better with-out it.

    The story is bland, which I'm normally fine with action games, but it's a Metal Gear game. I expect some beef and potatoes in the story. There are a few moral dilemmas in the game, and some great character development (I'm looking at you, Wolf). However, the story is weak, not really accomplishing much and not really feeling like a Metal Gear story. I like how Raiden acts in the game, but the lack of his wife and child appearing in the story (only briefly mentioned) is disappointing. Also there's codec conversations. The ones that happen in game are fine, and provide good exposition. The ones that you have to pause and watch are, for the most part, dumb. This is biased slightly, but I don't think they should had them in the game. It was fine in the Metal Gear Solid series because you were an undercover soldier, using tactics, espionage and communication to get through the game. In those games, it made sense to talk with people to get more information about the mission. In an action game as a cyborg ninja, it makes no sense to pause for story. I think it would've been amazing if these Codec things would casually play during combat sequences. imagine: Raiden talking with the Doktor in a calm, joking tone and the Doktor talking back while Raiden is ripping people to shreds. It would make the repetitive combat a bit more spicy.

    Also, this might just be me, but I found all the boss fights lackluster, the only ones I enjoyed being the fight with METAL GEAR RAY IN THE FIRST MISSION (That has to be one of the greatest fights ever in a game), and the fight with Sundowner (which made great use of Zandetsu). Personally, all the other boss fights I found cool at first but, again, repetitive and boring in the long run. For example, Monsoon's fight was cool for the first 2 minutes, but after the fourth time he went off screen to throw tanks at me, I started getting bored of it. Similar issues with Sam's fight. The only great thing that I will mention (which I have mentioned before) is the music is amazing in these fights, and fits well to the action that happens on screen. Games of all genres should look at how music was integrated into this game and learn from it.

    At time of writing, I've beaten the game twice. Once on easy and once on normal. I'm not the best gamer, OK? I got stuck on mission 2 on normal, so I completed the whole game on easy and went back to finish it on normal because I thought easy was.... well let's just say I thought the combat was flat out terrible after playing on easy. Playing on normal made combat better, but didn't stop it from becoming repetitive. Overall, through the 2 difficulties, I got a good 8 hours (give or take an hour or so) of entertainment, which is fine. I do wish I rented the game instead of buying it, but whatever. Who rents games nowadays anyway? There are many people who enjoy this game, and I think that they have every right to enjoy it. It is a fine game, but I'm not overly impressed with it. 6/10    … Expand
  53. shprea
    Aug 29, 2013
    9
    I expected nothing less than an amazing action game from the people that brought me Bayonetta. I was right to assume this. Metal Gear Rising Revengeance is an awesome action game, it might just be one of the best ones out there. The combat is fluid and fast, and the action never stops. Great game, worth every cent.

    8.7/10
  54. 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
  55. XBOX360
    Mar 24, 2013
    10
    After devil may cry 4 I was wondering is there any better hack and slash around and suddenly I played this one and can't describe how this game great is.
  56. leeemmott
    Apr 2, 2013
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is a hack and slash game with swords instead of a stealth game with number of mindless codex's talks a lot so you be pressing the skip button a lot.

    Oh and cut scenes after each other go on forever kill this guy then a cut scene will come on, then kill another then move CUT SCENES will be on, annoying.

    A red wall will stop you from going anywhere until you kill all bad guys can be dull a lot to do this why don't you just continue moving through the game without pauses?

    This used to be a SLOW and STEALTH game it's a dull hack and slash now where is Snake?
    Instead we get Raid en.

    It's annoying to see a company will do anything just for money.    … Expand
  57. rapidfire705
    May 25, 2013
    7
    Metal gear rising revengeance is the newest installment to the mgs series and though a lot of fans were not excited for this being a hack and slash game from a stealth game it does hold up being an awsome game though it does some problems. While theA.I. is good it seemed like the thing that really tried to kill me was the camera. The do try to incorporate some stealth but you will rarelyMetal gear rising revengeance is the newest installment to the mgs series and though a lot of fans were not excited for this being a hack and slash game from a stealth game it does hold up being an awsome game though it does some problems. While theA.I. is good it seemed like the thing that really tried to kill me was the camera. The do try to incorporate some stealth but you will rarely ever do that but it is nice to see the old card board box back. The story isn't good but it's easy to under stand. The new blade mode is awsome were you can cut the out of your enemy's and then out their cyborg spine and regain your health. So metal gear rising is a awsome game with a lot of replay ability if your a fan of mgs I suggest picking up this game.… Expand
  58. celebi734
    Oct 18, 2014
    9
    Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is unlike any game in the MGS series. This game has some of the best hack and slash gameplay I have ever experienced. Along with it's great level design great graphics and the best soundtrack I have ever heard in a game it's a game for anyone looking for a bloody and awesome time.
  59. patowarheart
    May 7, 2013
    8
    Really fast faced, rewarding and fun gameplay (but not very deep). Really really short campaign (it has replay value in other difficulties). Awesome boss fights and music. Not so good story (not bad though). If you like hack n slash and you love platinum games style buy it right now. If you are a metal gear fan you might feel offended (shallow characters horrible stealth) and you shouldn'tReally fast faced, rewarding and fun gameplay (but not very deep). Really really short campaign (it has replay value in other difficulties). Awesome boss fights and music. Not so good story (not bad though). If you like hack n slash and you love platinum games style buy it right now. If you are a metal gear fan you might feel offended (shallow characters horrible stealth) and you shouldn't buy it. If it had the same number of boss batltes distributed in more and more polished levels it could be much better. Some problems with the camera but not very noticeable ones.… Expand
  60. Gavin7887
    May 20, 2013
    7
    This Game is INSANELY challenging. thats what makes this game fun, apart from the awesome gameplay, but it is a little over the top sometimes. and i played on NORMAL. the last thing thats hilarious, when you die it is really cheesy when they say RAIDIEN!!!!
  61. Teravexis
    Oct 28, 2013
    9
    Hack n Slash at its best in this Metal Gear spin-off. (Well if you can call it that) Great visuals, over the top action and an immense amount of satisfaction from slaying all those enemies. All of this at 60 fps? Count me in. The only thing I didn't like that much is that it's a bit short. Good thing it has a lot of replay value. Worth every penny. If you were thinking that it was a bitHack n Slash at its best in this Metal Gear spin-off. (Well if you can call it that) Great visuals, over the top action and an immense amount of satisfaction from slaying all those enemies. All of this at 60 fps? Count me in. The only thing I didn't like that much is that it's a bit short. Good thing it has a lot of replay value. Worth every penny. If you were thinking that it was a bit too expensive at $60, you should definitely get it now. If you look around carefully enough you can find it for $15.

    Oh, and the action is even better with kick ass soundtrack playing in the background. RULES OF NATURE!    … Expand
  62. gyigyo2
    Jun 30, 2013
    8
    The Good:Graphics,Jack The ripper,enemies,bosses,story.,music!,ending.
    Bad:George style,PC release..
    This game is nearly perfect finally Raiden unleashed his true nature self Jack the ripper,we play an anti hero this is actually a pretty fantastic! and rare! and it would be greater if he later change to be a same as Solidus snake was until jack die.George was irritating by the way of    The Good:Graphics,Jack The ripper,enemies,bosses,story.,music!,ending.
    Bad:George style,PC release..

    This game is nearly perfect finally Raiden unleashed his true nature self Jack the ripper,we play an anti hero this is actually a pretty fantastic! and rare! and it would be greater if he later change to be a same as Solidus snake was until jack die.George was irritating by the way of he speaking.PC release a big negative this game should exist only for consoles.The ending was perfect.    … Expand
  63. oscarreviews
    Jun 1, 2013
    8
    this game is awesome! i was in doubt of buying this game but i finally got it and it is seriously one of the best games of 2013 yet, the action is great, the blade mode is something great and fresh, i finally get to "cut" enemies instead of just smacking them with a foam sword, the game has some issues though like the camera and the lenght, but this game succeds in the action,, the game isthis game is awesome! i was in doubt of buying this game but i finally got it and it is seriously one of the best games of 2013 yet, the action is great, the blade mode is something great and fresh, i finally get to "cut" enemies instead of just smacking them with a foam sword, the game has some issues though like the camera and the lenght, but this game succeds in the action,, the game is really fun, the boss battles are great too, i beat the game 3 times already and it seems that i can not get bored of it!… Expand
  64. Gaius
    Jun 15, 2013
    10
    This game was great. Graphics were great in terms of console expectations, the music was good, the setting was a great one and above all, the gameplay was great. It's essentially what Ninja Gaiden is, but it definitely surpassed what the third one tried to do. Not to mention you can hack off limbs(whether a tree's or a humans) with precise accuracy with Blade Mode. The final bossThis game was great. Graphics were great in terms of console expectations, the music was good, the setting was a great one and above all, the gameplay was great. It's essentially what Ninja Gaiden is, but it definitely surpassed what the third one tried to do. Not to mention you can hack off limbs(whether a tree's or a humans) with precise accuracy with Blade Mode. The final boss aggravated me to no end, but daaamn it was satisfying! If you're not afraid to get bruised up a little bit and are willing to put in the effort toget through the game, you won't regret it. Just remember to parry!… Expand
  65. GamerStream
    Jun 25, 2013
    8
    The changes in the game was the devolving team that put Kojima Prodiction was in jeoprady, because Naked snake dosen't make appereance in the game. The lightning bolt action dosen't feel quiet right. It's just, not right. the good news for the game was the gameplay that a little bit of kicking to kick-ass! You might wanna know why it's great, because it's really great than the demo from 2010.
  66. calmb4thestorm
    Oct 9, 2013
    10
    I love this game, not just because of the awesome hack and slash but Raiden has become a lot more interesting since mgs2. Graphics, story, and game play are all great, I'd gladly buy and play a sequel, so long as it's continuing with Raiden's story, I feel like I'm still missing some important parts of his past and future. Besides, he's the kind of guy character that girls like me and allI love this game, not just because of the awesome hack and slash but Raiden has become a lot more interesting since mgs2. Graphics, story, and game play are all great, I'd gladly buy and play a sequel, so long as it's continuing with Raiden's story, I feel like I'm still missing some important parts of his past and future. Besides, he's the kind of guy character that girls like me and all my female friends actually enjoy playing and watching for hours, ha ha. (nothing against snake...but seriously...)… Expand
  67. newlander394
    Jan 10, 2014
    7
    Metal gear rising Revengeance is a spectacle fighter which was released on consoles a year ago. The game has recently been ported over to PC and I preordered since I didn't get a chance to play the console version. I wish I could say the game was perfect, but there are many issues with it which I found to be disappointing. The resolutions which you can select are severely limited. I have aMetal gear rising Revengeance is a spectacle fighter which was released on consoles a year ago. The game has recently been ported over to PC and I preordered since I didn't get a chance to play the console version. I wish I could say the game was perfect, but there are many issues with it which I found to be disappointing. The resolutions which you can select are severely limited. I have a 1080p monitor so it doesn't bother me as much but anyone with a older screen will have issues. The game has constant frame rate drops. I have a gtx 770oc, with a i5 chip and 8gb of RAM. I can max out every game at the moment including battlefield 4 without any issues, so I should not be getting frame rate issues when my rig can handle it. I experienced massive frame rate drops in the first boss fight and in open areas. Next is the textures. They look hideous. I'm sure this graphical fidelity is acceptable for consoles at the time since they're old hardware but this is not acceptable for for PC, especially when this is a AAA title. The next issue I have with the game is the cost. This game costs £19.99 at the moment on steam. This isn't good enough for a title which was released a year ago. I would be more inclined to recommend this game if this cost less than £15 so I would say wait for the steam sales. The final issue I'd like to bring up, is the fact that theres no dodging, only parrying. I know this is a personal preference but honestly, I would have liked the option to have BOTH.

    But overall despite these issues the game is very enjoyable. If I were to compare this with the other spectacle fighters in this genre, more specifically DMC, I found this to be more enjoyable and satisfying. The voice acting is awful but thats expected in a metal gear solid game but the game doesn't take itself seriously, so that is passable. You can string together combos perfectly, but I would recommend a controller if you have one. Playing with mouse and keyboard isn't bad but weapon swapping is awkward.

    So overall, 7/10, would have been perfect if they sorted out the graphic menu, frame rate issues, and added the ability to dodge and not just parry attacks. In all honestly, wait for the steam sales because spending £19.99 on a year old game without multiplayer, or any DLCs or any graphical improvements is robbery in my opinion.    … Expand
  68. Lycria
    Oct 31, 2014
    8
    I got this game WAY late, and when i say late I mean over a year after it was released, but I figure I will put my two cents review in.

    Ive always been a fan of the MG and MGS series. They were apart of the stealth genre, but somehow felt different then say Splinter Cell. Maybe the more unrealistic story? I'm not sure. But regardless i was a fan ever since i played MGS 1 and had to go    I got this game WAY late, and when i say late I mean over a year after it was released, but I figure I will put my two cents review in.

    Ive always been a fan of the MG and MGS series. They were apart of the stealth genre, but somehow felt different then say Splinter Cell. Maybe the more unrealistic story? I'm not sure. But regardless i was a fan ever since i played MGS 1 and had to go back and replay MG and MG 2. Now I've never owned a PSP or PS3, went the route of Xbox 360 so the story was a bit hazy for me up until recently but live I've already said I enjoy the series.

    Now onto MGR: R. This game is a complete spin off of the original MGS series. Follows Raiden now a cyborg ninja who has his own path to follow aside that from what he has been leading in the MGS story with Snake. It takes a VERY few things from the original MGS series, and i think this is done perfectly. It is a spinoff series of course so the genre and style can be its own, and it is. Even compared to other hack and slash games, its unique in its own right.

    What this game does right.
    The music, i felt this soundtrack was amazing. Every boss encounter has its own song and it gets you into the fight. The first time you fight a boss and go to block a giant sword and the song changes, it felt awesome. It really felt like you could take on the whole world. That is until you meet Sam and he cuts your arm off.

    The blade mode is very unique. You to into a bullet time and stand still where now your analog stick controls the movement of your sword. You can also use the light and heavy attack buttons to slash vertically and horizontally. During your blade time you can also pull the cyber spines out of your enemies to heal yourself and your BM meter.

    To finish off a boss you go into a blade mode bullet time and slice them to bits, even though they can talk to you after the fight for a moment?... Regardless it is cool.

    As the game progresses you get points you can spend on additional weapons, more health and different techniques.

    As a hack and slash game, it throws away the traditional dodge for a block mechanic which in most cases can block all incoming damage and stagger your enemy for a second to counter attack. Unfortunately some bosses will do mitigated damage though the block so you need to either make sure you carry rations or end the fight quickly.

    Raiden's new look is awesome, and playing as him is really fun.

    Now some of the issues with the game.
    Like before I said the have a block mechanic in this game. You push the analog stick in the direction you are about to be attacked and press the light attack button to block. Sounds simple enough right? Its too simple. The window where you can actually perform a block is HUGE. Its a good 2 seconds before the attacks are performed you can go into the blocked stance. For the most part you should be able to block every attack, and for whatever you cant, you can steal enemies cyborg spines to heal to full. Yes full. Even if you're at 1% health you will go to full health and full BM.

    Some of the boss fights felt a bit buggy, but I watched videos on them as well and they didn't seem to do the same thing they did when i fought them so I'm not really sure about that. It could be differences in the ports from PS3 to Xbox 360.

    The combat feels a bit shallow, for the most part you'll find that you are hitting the light attack button due to the fact that it does damage and blocks at the same time, you'll end up taking more damage at the cost of very little damage increase if you use the heavy attack more often.

    This is a modern hack and slash game, so of course there is a rating system at the end of every level, but it seems to really on factor in combos and times. Damage taken or deaths do not weight at all on the score, which is strange because this is from the same devs as Bayonetta who penalized you quite a bit for items used, deaths and damage taken.

    Another thing is your main weapon can never be changed, only upgraded which I guess is okay but some variety would be nice. Once you kill a boss their weapon becomes available for purchase from the store, unlike most games who would provide it for you for a reward for killing said boss, but they are usually pretty cheap to buy (though can get expensive to upgrade so pick one and stick with it)

    Within the actual game there are VR mission unlockables, but no health or weapon unlocks which is also strange but it doesn't necessarily take anything away from the game expect for maybe some replay value.

    Overall its an amazing entry to the MG series. I love hack and slash/action games and I also really like the MG franchise, this game gives me a good medium for both. The combat is a bit lacked to others in the same genre and from the same devs, and the blocking mechanic could be tightened up a bit to make it more challenging, but its a great game in its own light and also a great game for people trying to play a good hack and slash game. 8/10    … Expand
  69. gamingisgreat
    Jun 26, 2017
    7
    Metal Gear Rising Revengeance is a solid action game.

    The gameplay is satisfying,with a great combat system and the unique Blade Mode allowing to cut off enemies' limbs or cut them into pieces.This is vital for some incredible boss fights,particularly the final one.There is a major flaw though,the mapping of block to the attack button and flicking the left stick in the direction of the    Metal Gear Rising Revengeance is a solid action game.

    The gameplay is satisfying,with a great combat system and the unique Blade Mode allowing to cut off enemies' limbs or cut them into pieces.This is vital for some incredible boss fights,particularly the final one.There is a major flaw though,the mapping of block to the attack button and flicking the left stick in the direction of the attacker.In the launch version,which I am playing as my 360 has no internet connection,this can be abused to the point were only a bull charge move from a boss can inflict damage,which ruins some of the game.However I have heard this is patched if you have an internet connection,so keep that in mind.I also must add that this game is very difficult without using that exploit.But be warned the game only takes about 4-5 hours to complete.

    The graphics are impressive,and the framerate only drops occasionally.

    The sound design is average,but the heavy metal soundtrack suits the game perfectly,with beats timing perfectly to the on-screen action and it just pumps you up!

    Overall,Metal Gear Rising is a solid hack and slash held back from greatness by it's short length and a major exploit.    … Expand
  70. Termin8ter
    Jan 29, 2016
    7
    Metal Gear Rising Revengeance is an odd Metal Gear title, let me explain why this game just leaps above average. The gameplay, for one, is amazing, Raiden moves amazingly quick, slicing and dicing his way through the puny resistance, the Blade Mode is really fun, letting you slow down time to let you cut in any specific direction that you want. The game runs at 60 FPS, which reallyMetal Gear Rising Revengeance is an odd Metal Gear title, let me explain why this game just leaps above average. The gameplay, for one, is amazing, Raiden moves amazingly quick, slicing and dicing his way through the puny resistance, the Blade Mode is really fun, letting you slow down time to let you cut in any specific direction that you want. The game runs at 60 FPS, which really enhances the experience. The boss fights in Rising are also amazing, having Raiden up against a hulking cyborg with meat cleavers to a ninja cyborg who can separate his body parts to dodge Raidens blade. The game suffers from some problems though: first of all, the story is boring, and undoes everything that was established in the end of Guns Of The Patriots. second of all, the camera can be a real annoyance sometimes, ruining immersive moments. apart from that, Rising is a decent game that i would only recommend to Metal Gear Solid fans who want something to play while waiting for Ground Zeroes, which drops in 2014.… Expand
  71. S3AN06
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    We all had our time playing as the legendary Solid Snake and Big Boss but I think Raiden should deserve some attention as well.

    Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance had me excited from the first day I've heard about it up to the day I bought the game; for a main title that is set four years into the future (after Guns of the Patriots), the game still lives up the stealth action genre that the    We all had our time playing as the legendary Solid Snake and Big Boss but I think Raiden should deserve some attention as well.

    Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance had me excited from the first day I've heard about it up to the day I bought the game; for a main title that is set four years into the future (after Guns of the Patriots), the game still lives up the stealth action genre that the previous games held.

    To start of, Rising offers a unique mechanism: Blade Mode, you slow down time to slice enemies like a hot knife through butter; the story is fairly simple and can be summed up as a revenge story, hence the name. The graphics are decent for seventh generation consoles plus PC and the game play is very basic and easy to get use to. If there's one thing I rate this game highly for, it's the music; catchy and fitting to the whole genre. This game is my most favourite for the series but the Phantom Pain will replace it for many obvious reasons; I rate this game a 10/10.    … Expand
  72. filip92
    Nov 4, 2022
    9
    I was a little bit late to the party, i played this game in 2022. But the game didn't felt old or clunky. I love the style, the music, characters ,everything about the game. This is some prime Kojima stuff. Enjoyed every second of it...
  73. Broyax
    Apr 13, 2017
    0
    La série des Metal Gear n'est déjà pas vraiment palpitante avec son côté super niais, ses dialogues de sitcom, ses boss complètement cons et son infiltration de pacotille. Mais là !?... c'est quoi ce BTA de merde ? ce clown qui coure sur les missiles et qui joue au samouraï avec des "cyborgs" ? le système de combat est ridicule, la caméra est à l'ouest, l'infiltration très optionnelle (!)La série des Metal Gear n'est déjà pas vraiment palpitante avec son côté super niais, ses dialogues de sitcom, ses boss complètement cons et son infiltration de pacotille. Mais là !?... c'est quoi ce BTA de merde ? ce clown qui coure sur les missiles et qui joue au samouraï avec des "cyborgs" ? le système de combat est ridicule, la caméra est à l'ouest, l'infiltration très optionnelle (!) est grotesque.

    Pas trop laid et toujours très fluide (du moins à ce qu'il m'a semblé) mais franchement j'ignore comment ils ont pu partir de Metal Gear, en extraire le pire et démouler un truc pareil : c'est d'une débilité hallucinante.    … Expand
  74. zidfrit
    Jan 3, 2018
    7
    Raiden vuelve a la acción y como es de costumbre con una excelente historia que te mantendrá atento a todo el juego para ver en que acabara la cruzada de este espadachín, el genero ha cambiado a lo que nos tiene acostumbrado metal gear, en este juego la acción y las batallas son el principal acto del juego, seguido de unas buenas gráficas y un fácil y muy bueno sistema de juego, aunque elRaiden vuelve a la acción y como es de costumbre con una excelente historia que te mantendrá atento a todo el juego para ver en que acabara la cruzada de este espadachín, el genero ha cambiado a lo que nos tiene acostumbrado metal gear, en este juego la acción y las batallas son el principal acto del juego, seguido de unas buenas gráficas y un fácil y muy bueno sistema de juego, aunque el juego es muy lineal es uno de esos juegos que debes darle la oportunidad y si eres fan de la saga no puede faltar en tu colección.… Expand
  75. ECB19
    Dec 19, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. mgr has an excellent combat system, it really is fun with good difficulty in much of the game, except for the final boss Armstrong.
    Personally I had problems with this last boss, when he throws objects and you have to enter zandatsu mode, the impression he gives me is that it is poorly implemented.
    Despite these issues, I think it is quite replayable and I consider it a good spin off.    … Expand
  76. Lordxelliah
    Aug 28, 2017
    10
    Platinum Games in questa tipologia di gioco non delude mai , spin-off con uno dei personaggi più epici di sempre , cyborg Raiden ... Tutti abbiamo sognato di poter giocare con questo personaggio dotato di una forza mostruosa ... Il gameplay è eccellente , storia carina e grafica ottima
  77. VETRA
    Jun 18, 2018
    8
    Nuestra preciada Platinum Games nos trae otra obra maestra (¿Que raro verdad?) juego Hack & Slash notable, jugabilidad impecable, combate contra los jefes realmente impresionantes, una historia muy interesante, para los amantes del genero es una compra obligada. Lo unico malo que le veo son las cinemáticas, muchas y muy largas pero merece la pena.
  78. Matt_A
    Dec 15, 2017
    9
    This game is amazing. I've always loved the fictional political drama of the MGS world, and this game just takes it to another level. The game has tons of replayability and endless unlockables. It has amazing characters, a strong and meaningful message and incredible dialogue. Raiden has a problem though. He was supposed to get this meaningful development that was the whole Jack the RipperThis game is amazing. I've always loved the fictional political drama of the MGS world, and this game just takes it to another level. The game has tons of replayability and endless unlockables. It has amazing characters, a strong and meaningful message and incredible dialogue. Raiden has a problem though. He was supposed to get this meaningful development that was the whole Jack the Ripper scene (that would have been even more meaningful if he had actually killed that one boy). But at the end, he just ended up doing what he was going to do anyway, so that whole sequence was kind of pointless. The camera is also a bit buggy and all those parts you slice around really mess up your vision of your surroundings sometimes. But overall, great game. Would strongly recommend to those who like a good narrative and generally just cool stuff. But i also couldn't just walk away without talking about that AMAZING soundtrack. If i were to review this game just for the soundtrack, i'd give this an 11/10.

    YOUR MEMES... END HERE    … Expand
  79. VampireKiss
    Sep 19, 2019
    8
    Metal Gear Rising is a good over the top action game from Platinum. MGR has fluid and satisfying action combat, awesome characters, a great soundtrack, and a good story to boot.

      MGR isn't a perfect game and has a few design flaws I'd like to point out such as the camera. It can be frustrating to deal with at times. I think that MGR should've used one of shoulder buttons for parrying. It    Metal Gear Rising is a good over the top action game from Platinum. MGR has fluid and satisfying action combat, awesome characters, a great soundtrack, and a good story to boot.

      MGR isn't a perfect game and has a few design flaws I'd like to point out such as the camera. It can be frustrating to deal with at times. I think that MGR should've used one of shoulder buttons for parrying. It can be rather annoying trying to parry because sometimes you will input a dash attack and would cause you to take major damage from an attack. And overall MGR does a poor job explaining to the player it's mechanics, but once figured out the mechanics aren't hard to grasp. I still think MGR is the best spinoff in the series and I believe this game deserves a sequel. As a longtime fan of the MGS series it was good to see a continuation to Raiden's story. I think this is a game both MGS and Platinum fans would appreciate.    … Expand
  80. Dinoman705
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Insanely fun, Although the controls for blade mode can be frustrating sometimes, the other elements of the game more than make up for it. it's visuals are quite neat and the characters are all memorable despite some of them appearing for little over 1 boss fight and a cutscene before dying. Not even mentioning the absolute bangers that are al throughout the soundtrack.

    The first    Insanely fun, Although the controls for blade mode can be frustrating sometimes, the other elements of the game more than make up for it. it's visuals are quite neat and the characters are all memorable despite some of them appearing for little over 1 boss fight and a cutscene before dying. Not even mentioning the absolute bangers that are al throughout the soundtrack.

    The first playthrough will be tough but after you get a real feel for the controls, the game becomes a real power trip with you cutting through waves of enemies, using their own numbers to refuel your health.    … Expand
  81. yangfanhong
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    Although quite different from Metal Gear Solid series, Metal Gear Rising is a great action game. I hope one day we could see a successor.
  82. MegamanZeroX19
    May 30, 2020
    9
    Los únicos puntos negativos son los siguientes:
    1.-Pocos niveles.
    2.-Su sistema de combate es muy simple comparado a otros juego del mismo estilo.
    3.-Hay más cinemáticas que juego.
    Fuera de eso este juego es una maravilla.
  83. churros
    Jul 27, 2022
    9
    Pros:
    + incredibly sword mechanics
    + over the top sections
    + boss designs
    + great controls

    Cons:
    - convoluted ending
    - boring level design
    - uneven rating
  84. mik05
    Aug 2, 2022
    8
    The game is fantastic! I'm playing it right now and it has infinite re-playability. It always pushes you to do better in every mission. It is a little hard, but definetely worth playing!
  85. oslo1
    Mar 23, 2021
    8
    It's well written but I **** hate Platinum Games and how they design games so that was a major turn off for me when I played it because of the combat mechanics being sloppy. Why do I have to dodge pressing X+A? And why can't I parry by pressing a bind instead of having the game do it for me by moving left stick+X? I don't get it and it annoys me
  86. Jakana
    Jan 9, 2021
    7
    Unlike other games in the Metal Gear saga, Revengeance surprises for being a hack and slash. Metal Gear Rising has a relatively short, simple, brutal and massive story, don't get me wrong, I think the game is sensational, but it's not even close to being a successful hack and slash. The enemies are very repetitive and the cut screen gets to be boring at certain times, the game does notUnlike other games in the Metal Gear saga, Revengeance surprises for being a hack and slash. Metal Gear Rising has a relatively short, simple, brutal and massive story, don't get me wrong, I think the game is sensational, but it's not even close to being a successful hack and slash. The enemies are very repetitive and the cut screen gets to be boring at certain times, the game does not offer a challenge worthy of the mode, nor does it have such an elaborate story, leaving something to be desired. Despite that the gameplay is fluid, I didn't find any problems regarding the gameplay or the sound, the blows are brutal and very fun, yielding few hours of gameplay, but good hours.… Expand
  87. ENZOYT3351
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo Incrível, Joguei a Versão de PC e Xbox 360, Trilha sonora bacana, Gráficos MARAVILHOSOS! porém, se você não é Habilidoso no jogo, Não consegue passar nem do segundo boss!
    Principalmente do SENADOR, O Jogo em PTBR é muito bom, O JOGO MERECE 10!    … Expand
  88. 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.
  89. Luigination
    Sep 21, 2021
    10
    This game, is without a doubt, one of the most challenging, yet charmingly entertaining games I've ever played! I'm so glad my friend recommended this game to me! The ball-breaking Hack'n'Slash action, the badass character designs, the outstanding combination of synth & metal, and the bizarre & wacky yet o so memorable story and dialogue keeps you coming back to this game time and timeThis game, is without a doubt, one of the most challenging, yet charmingly entertaining games I've ever played! I'm so glad my friend recommended this game to me! The ball-breaking Hack'n'Slash action, the badass character designs, the outstanding combination of synth & metal, and the bizarre & wacky yet o so memorable story and dialogue keeps you coming back to this game time and time again! I absolutely love the Devil May Cry series and Bayonetta series, but every time I come back to this game, see it's outstanding environments, listen to it's amazing soundtrack and pull off some epic attacks with 'my boi' Raiden, Metal Gear Rising Revengeance itself reminds me why it's one of my favourite games of all time!… Expand
  90. mcgillAHgorilla
    Oct 14, 2022
    8
    Metal Gear Rising: Revengence is a very good game. Platinum Games did an amazing job. I hope maybe one day Platinum would be able to make a sequel + Sword mode is the most badass **** ever. Final score: 8.2/10

    I refuse to talk politics with people who don't understand the meaning behind: "Standing here I realize You are just like me Trying to make history But who's to judge The right from    Metal Gear Rising: Revengence is a very good game. Platinum Games did an amazing job. I hope maybe one day Platinum would be able to make a sequel + Sword mode is the most badass **** ever. Final score: 8.2/10

    I refuse to talk politics with people who don't understand the meaning behind:
    "Standing here I realize
    You are just like me
    Trying to make history
    But who's to judge
    The right from wrong
    When our guard is down
    I think we'll both agree
    That violence breeds violence
    But in the end it has to be this way."    … Expand
  91. xavy6389
    Mar 27, 2022
    8
    the games is really good, the music make me want to play it everyday 24/7 , the gameplay is ass good but the frame drop to 10 fps is not the good. the boss are hard as hell so it is an 8
  92. Lord_Venom
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    As a major Platinum Games and Metal Gear fan, This was a dream match made in heaven. The soundtrack and gameplay make this a phenomenal experience, like all games there are minor issues but overall it's great.
  93. Saadthelegend
    Dec 13, 2022
    9
    أعظم لعبة لعبتها في 2014 على الإكس بوكس 360

    شريتها في رمضان السنة ذي وان شاء الله أعيد التجربة في البي سي
  94. SenatorArmstron
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    A absolute **** masterpiece, even the armstrong fight was **** chadly, need i say more?
  95. IssacNotIsaac
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    An amazing game full of humour and charm. If you like the standard metal gear format don't get it as this game is a hack and slash game. The game has tons of replayability with collectables scattered across the levels. It's a bit short but with both DLCs which add new story and mechanics (FOR FREE) this game is amazing.
  96. 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
  97. Kramirez0113
    Oct 19, 2022
    10
    Standing here
    I realize
    You are just like me Trying to make history But who's to judge The right from wrong When our guard is down I think we'll both agree That violence breeds violence But in the end it has to be this way I've carved my own path You followed your wrath But maybe we're both the same The world has turned And so many have burned But nobody is to blame    Standing here
    I realize
    You are just like me
    Trying to make history
    But who's to judge
    The right from wrong
    When our guard is down
    I think we'll both agree

    That violence breeds violence
    But in the end it has to be this way

    I've carved my own path
    You followed your wrath
    But maybe we're both the same
    The world has turned
    And so many have burned
    But nobody is to blame

    Yet staring across this barren wasted land
    I feel new life will be born
    Beneath the blood stained sand

    Beneath the blood stained sand    … Expand
  98. BobaMarjanoic89
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    Best Hack and Slash game ever made, I never got bored with this game and soundtracks.
  99. Aaabbbcccddd
    Oct 6, 2022
    9
    You like the Metal Gear franchise? The early games where a bit too stealthy for my tastes, but when Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance came out in 2013, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole game has very clear, crisp gameplay, and a new sheen of futuristic aesthetic that really gives the game a big boost. It’s been compared to Devil May Cry, but IYou like the Metal Gear franchise? The early games where a bit too stealthy for my tastes, but when Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance came out in 2013, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole game has very clear, crisp gameplay, and a new sheen of futuristic aesthetic that really gives the game a big boost. It’s been compared to Devil May Cry, but I think Revengeance has a far more ridiculous, outlandish sense of humor.

    Released alongside was the soundtrack, their most accomplished album. I think their undisputed masterpiece is "It Has To Be This Way", a song so Metal, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the crazy drums and the guitar solo, it's also a personal statement about the similarities of the hero and villain.    … Expand
  100. W1LD1FIRE
    Jan 8, 2023
    10
    Way ahead of its time. The boss fights are incredibly innovative and fun, the soundtrack is obviously outstanding, blade mode is creative and addicting, and the story is pretty good as well. I definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a good slash 'n hack video game.
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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
  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.
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  2. CD-Action
    Apr 5, 2013
    80
    Revengeance has moments worth 90/100 but it is surprisingly short and rather shallow. Apparently turbulence during the development process forced the team to make some cutbacks. [CD-Action 04/2013, p.70]
  3. Console Monster
    Apr 3, 2013
    80
    Ultimately Platinum has managed to deliver on the vision that Kojima first announced back in 2009, and it's a roller coaster ride from start to end. The gameplay is the forefront of importance for the genre and it’s there that they’ve certainly managed to deliver.
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