RAGE

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  1. Chempion1
    Jan 18, 2022
    9
    Rage это игра, которую я начал ждать как только увидел геймплей с E3. Не знаю почему, но была в этом какая-то магия, для меня схожая с Bioshock, просто очень захотелось окунуться в эту атмосферу.
    И моё предчувствие меня не подвело, почти.
    Почему, почти. Да по тому, что вся "шутерная", так сказать, часть игры пропитана невероятно густой и притягательной атмосферой: метро, гараж, поселение    Rage это игра, которую я начал ждать как только увидел геймплей с E3. Не знаю почему, но была в этом какая-то магия, для меня схожая с Bioshock, просто очень захотелось окунуться в эту атмосферу.
    И моё предчувствие меня не подвело, почти.
    Почему, почти. Да по тому, что вся "шутерная", так сказать, часть игры пропитана невероятно густой и притягательной атмосферой: метро, гараж, поселение мародеров, ну а мёртвый город это выше всех похвал, кто играл поймёт. Но вот вся эта прелесть разбавлена ужасающими, корявыми, абсолютно не нужными покатушками на машинках (ненавижу покатушки). Зачем, кому это понадобилось, ощущение такое, что эти покатушки засунули в игру за месяц до релиза. Абсолютно ненужный, раздражающий элемент.
    Хочу добавить, что оружие в игре, просто великолепно. В игре очень приятно стрелять, да ещё разнообразные виды боеприпасов к этому оружию, добавляет радости.
    Сюжет в игре, звёзд с неба не хватает, всё по заветам Кармака, но вполне обеспечивает интересное прохождение, почти, до конца. Почему почти, потому, что во второй половине, игра начинает провисать, как геймплейно, так и атмосферно. Враги из зомбей и мародеров превращаются в спецназ, как то не очень!
    Хочу сказать про графон. И он великолепен для 2011 года. Если не ошибаюсь это первая игра на id Tech 5, поэтому у меня, я думаю как и у многих, на РС возникла проблема с подгрузкой текстур. Они грузились так медленно, что это просто резало глаз. Так, что проходил я игру на Xbox 360, на которой, как не странно, подобного казуса не было.
    Резюмирую. Если отбросить все покатушки, не заострять на них внимания, то я увидел просто великолепную, сюжетную, красивую игру, чего, к сожалению, нельзя сказать про сиквел, Rage 2.    … Expand
  2. krooney
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Loved this despite the rushed ending. Nice graphics and gameplay - would pay for a remaster on PS4
  3. Rubiales
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    Another game that blew my mind when i played it for the first time. The post apocalyptic atmosphere open world of Rage is outstanding and with Id Tech 5 it can be better than ever. Complete game that is long and brings to us a new franchise from the legendary company Id Software.
  4. oldmaster1818
    Mar 2, 2020
    8
    I have started going through all the id games in my collection, and Rage is the first one I have chosen to play. Having completed it back in 2012 I was happy to give it another spin. All these years later it is still a blast, although minor problems do shine through.

    Pros- Lovely graphics/cloud detail Loud audio on gun shots Desolate game world (I like it a lot) Weapons pack a nice    I have started going through all the id games in my collection, and Rage is the first one I have chosen to play. Having completed it back in 2012 I was happy to give it another spin. All these years later it is still a blast, although minor problems do shine through.

    Pros-
    Lovely graphics/cloud detail
    Loud audio on gun shots
    Desolate game world (I like it a lot)
    Weapons pack a nice punch
    Enemy AI
    Nice and simple vehicle combat
    Variety of gadgets/upgrades is sweet
    Wasteland sewers/scorchers dlc
    Subway Town is nicely detailed

    Cons-
    No timescale/night cycle/weather
    Where are the female bandits/authority?
    A lame story line and horrible ending (possibly the worst in the history of gaming)
    Didn't quite nail the horror aspect
    Where are the mutant animals or variety of opponents?
    Reused too many locations in the missions
    Not enough indoor locations

    Score-
    Game Content- 8 out of ten
    Fun Factor- 9 out of ten

    Total Score- 8.5    … Expand
  5. iddqd4
    Mar 19, 2018
    8
    Последнее творение великого Кармака, до того как он убежал в Окулус, свирепый мясной шутер, в сеттинге Fallout.
  6. tangosucka
    Sep 24, 2017
    8
    I first played rage 4 years ago when i bought it used, and at the time i thought it was the best that console games could get, a visually stunning game that ran butter smooth, yeah right, not so much the best, but rage was and still is a solid game with a lot to offer, despite a few flaws, the visuals are some of the most stunning to have come from id software, id tech 5 really steals theI first played rage 4 years ago when i bought it used, and at the time i thought it was the best that console games could get, a visually stunning game that ran butter smooth, yeah right, not so much the best, but rage was and still is a solid game with a lot to offer, despite a few flaws, the visuals are some of the most stunning to have come from id software, id tech 5 really steals the show here, there is some noticeable texture pop in in some places but it doesnt affect the overall experience, and despite what some have said, i never noticed any screen tearing, framerate is buttery smooth even on the consoles, and rarely drops no matter whats happening on screen, gameplay is fast paced fun shooting action as you would expect from the company that pioneered the fps genre, and the ai is actually surprisingly intelligent, running for cover when they see you, fighting you if you get close to them, even flanking you and trying to outsmart you at some points, adding some challenge and variety to the straightforward shooting, environments, settlements and towns are also fun to explore, and meeting new people in the game can be pretty good as well, but the game has some problems, the characters and the story are forgettable, emotionless at best, the story not being hugely important considering id software made this game, but i should bring it up, but the ending just feels extremely rushed, the wasteland itself is also largeley uninteresting and lacks much to do, and the game just feels like its suffering from an identity crisis, one half is trying to be a kickass id software game, and the other half is trying to be the next fallout/borderlands killer but just falls short to both said games, but what is there is a solid game with a world and story that just is just begging to be expanded upon, its just a shame the sequel will probably never see the light of day

    If you have played borderlands or fallout and are expecting an rpg with story and compelling characters, i probably would NOT recommend rage, because you will be disapointed with the forgettable story and somewhat forgettable characters, but if you are a fan of id software games, or if you enjoyed doom 2016 or wolfenstein the new order, i wholeheartedly recommend rage, because the gameplay and shooting is what makes this game worth it, i must have played and completed it several times over the years and it never gets old, it may not be the fallout killer it wanted to be, but rage is a game that i would recommend to any fps game fan,    … Expand
  7. gamingisgreat
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
    Rage is a very solid first-person shooter.

    Being developed by id Software,the creators of the fps genre,the game has that spark that many modern fps lack. The gameplay is quality,with smart AI,and balanced weapons,with tons of different types of ammo.You can also loot enemies for money and items which can be sold for money or used to craft useful items.You use money to buy weapons    Rage is a very solid first-person shooter.

    Being developed by id Software,the creators of the fps genre,the game has that spark that many modern fps lack.

    The gameplay is quality,with smart AI,and balanced weapons,with tons of different types of ammo.You can also loot enemies for money and items which can be sold for money or used to craft useful items.You use money to buy weapons and ammo.The game is very short though.

    The graphics and framerate are solid

    Soundtrack and sound design aren't very good though.

    Overall though,Rage is a well-made,solid first-person shooter that is well worth playing through.    … Expand
  8. Velcrohead1961
    May 28, 2016
    10
    I understand that some people set the bar high, and I also understand that people compare games against the hype and expectations, but for me, this game is thoroughly enjoyable and fun. It has a fairly straight forward story and the controls are easy to operate.
    I enjoyed the graphics and the slant the writers put on this game. If you compared it to fallout or other games based on a    I understand that some people set the bar high, and I also understand that people compare games against the hype and expectations, but for me, this game is thoroughly enjoyable and fun. It has a fairly straight forward story and the controls are easy to operate.
    I enjoyed the graphics and the slant the writers put on this game. If you compared it to fallout or other games based on a similar post apocolypic story, then yes, it falls a bit short, but as a fps it is fun and challenging.    … Expand
  9. jordancotton
    Mar 31, 2016
    9
    I played this game on the xbox 360. First of all for a game on the xbox the graphics are stunning. The game tends to keep you busy with action packed quests and a dusty wasteland to roam around on with a vehicle that can be fun. They is plenty of weapons and gadgets to make you decide how you do each contract and main mission. Rage doesn't feel like it's failed at any parts and kind ofI played this game on the xbox 360. First of all for a game on the xbox the graphics are stunning. The game tends to keep you busy with action packed quests and a dusty wasteland to roam around on with a vehicle that can be fun. They is plenty of weapons and gadgets to make you decide how you do each contract and main mission. Rage doesn't feel like it's failed at any parts and kind of reminds me of the masterpiece such as 'half life 2'. It has a good story, killing the bandits and other enemies never gets boring. Voicing on this game is amazing it's clear and understandable. In addition, this game does have a flaw and it's the fact that it doesn't intend to mix up the main missions much. You are always hunting for something you require in the wasteland and moving from point A to B, it would've been nice if they added new and surprising objectives to the main missions. Overall this game deserves every praise it gets and certainly doesn't get the meaning 'rage' incorrect.

    Pros
    - amazing graphics, stands out from any other on a 360 console
    - variety of weapons and gadgets
    - great action
    - wasteland is a great scene for this game

    Cons
    - mix objectives and change half way through so you don't feel like your going back on yourself    … Expand
  10. Grown
    Oct 29, 2015
    8
    The first part of the game, in my opinion 8 and over, it is very well made and structured, but the second part (the part that is on disk 2 ), I found it too fast, dispersed and with a final TERRIBLE, that leaves you speechless, and not for beauty or ugliness, but for the way it comes.
  11. radio1111
    Jul 2, 2015
    10
    My Fave games: Ocarina of Time, Half-Life 2, Team Fortress 2, Super Mario World (SNES), Bioshock series, Mass Effect series, etc

    "RAGE" is an incredible experience that should not be missed. Only complaints are that 1) the last quarter of the game gets a little repetitive and 2) As far as I know, there will be no sequel. I can't believe the user rating for this game is so low. Retard    My Fave games: Ocarina of Time, Half-Life 2, Team Fortress 2, Super Mario World (SNES), Bioshock series, Mass Effect series, etc

    "RAGE" is an incredible experience that should not be missed. Only complaints are that 1) the last quarter of the game gets a little repetitive and 2) As far as I know, there will be no sequel.

    I can't believe the user rating for this game is so low. Retard spoiled fanboys complaining abt minor graphical glitches, which John Carmack stated from Day 1 there would be. When you try to cram XBOX-One quality graphics onto the 360, small glitches will try to happen.

    Such a beautiful game all around. Pick it up now if u havent already!!    … Expand
  12. PsychoShane
    Apr 22, 2015
    8
    While the campaign, co-op and driving muiltplayer modes is alot fun, the bland story and lack of innovation prevents it from becoming a classic........
  13. HPSPhoenix
    Mar 24, 2014
    9
    Let me begin by saying RAGE is certainly one of my all-time favourite games. An immersive campaign and the brilliant mechanics one could expect from an id Software game deliver a great experience. I really do not understand the flak this game gets - I find that I disagree with the negative reviews. They call the campaign and characters generic, while I would say the campaign is brilliant,Let me begin by saying RAGE is certainly one of my all-time favourite games. An immersive campaign and the brilliant mechanics one could expect from an id Software game deliver a great experience. I really do not understand the flak this game gets - I find that I disagree with the negative reviews. They call the campaign and characters generic, while I would say the campaign is brilliant, although it drags at times, and I find the characters to be some of the most brilliantly realised characters in video gaming.
    Although the ending, as I'm sure you've heard, is very disappointing, the rest of the game certainly makes up for that, It's graphically stunning, bringing in fans of both shooters and racing games. There's something for many different fans of different genres, including card games, board games, racing, shooting and a satirical comedy show named Mutant Bash TV.
    The accompanying book, although it differs from the game at certain times, is also brilliant, and the ending is certainly better than in the game.
    The driving begins to feel like filler after a few hours of playing, and towards the middle of the game the campaign drags. But if you stay through the rough patches, RAGE is a truly outstanding experience which will not be paralleled.    … Expand
  14. busbfran
    Dec 29, 2013
    9
    Its not often enough we get a game by id Software, but when we do it leaves gamers wanting more! Basically a asteroid hits earth and "special" people are picked by the government to go into underground volts. Hint hint fallout. Your nameless character is thrown into the wastes land and must survive against bandits, mutants and the authority. Rage has a compelling story and intriguingIts not often enough we get a game by id Software, but when we do it leaves gamers wanting more! Basically a asteroid hits earth and "special" people are picked by the government to go into underground volts. Hint hint fallout. Your nameless character is thrown into the wastes land and must survive against bandits, mutants and the authority. Rage has a compelling story and intriguing characters and places to discover. The combat in rage is what makes this game stand out front the back as every shot as a relation and the enemy AI is some of the best to date. In the end your leave this game wanting more after the cliff hanging somewhat disappointing ending that will leaving the audiences wondering what's next.… Expand
  15. jake38
    Dec 3, 2013
    9
    Defiantly fun and defiantly an id game. It's better than most games this genre out there but it takes a lot of system power to run it. I suggest having a good amount of space left when you download
  16. cesqu
    Oct 22, 2013
    10
    This is one of my favorite games to play when I am playing something alone! Its an amazing FPS survival game with stunning graphics and fun to use weapons ranging from a Revolver to a crossbow or chain gun. I especially love how most guns in the game have up to four different ammo types as well as you can purchase upgrades for some guns to make them better and easier to use.
  17. Ostrypwns
    Aug 27, 2013
    8
    I enjoyed the game very much, but the abrupt ending spoiled it for me when I was expecting at least 3 more hours of gameplay (beat the game in about 17 hrs). A truly grand commendation for frame-rate though it would never ever go below 60 fps. The graphics are great as are the sounds. Enemies are often quite a to kill (which in this case is good) because of their unpredictable movementsI enjoyed the game very much, but the abrupt ending spoiled it for me when I was expecting at least 3 more hours of gameplay (beat the game in about 17 hrs). A truly grand commendation for frame-rate though it would never ever go below 60 fps. The graphics are great as are the sounds. Enemies are often quite a to kill (which in this case is good) because of their unpredictable movements and rather good AI. The npcs are well designed I love their models, writing and voice-overs. The gameplay itself is simplistic but satisfying especially driving and killing with your car.… Expand
  18. Drezzien
    Jul 16, 2013
    8
    This game should not have such a low user score. Yes, the ending of the game is rubbish. It makes up for that with strong, fun gameplay and the story was ok up until ending. Fun game, decent story. WORTH AT LEAST A RENT. If it goes on sale for steam, also worth it. Even worth the 60 dollars i paid at launch.
  19. metalforbrainz1
    Jul 11, 2013
    9
    This game isn't revolutionary, so if that's what you're expecting, lower your expections. But it is a solid game nonetheless. The combat is awesome and the driving is very well done. The only real issue is the really weak and boring story.But the combat more than makes up for it
  20. Dragonlord5235
    Jul 3, 2013
    9
    The game is VERY good and it deserve all its praise. The world is vast, the car combat is great, the game looks gorgeous and it's 60 FPS (you can't go wrong with 60 FPS). A few flaws that are the game game's checkpoint system is too unforgiving. Make sure you save early and often. The characters aren't interesting either. The final and largest flaw with the game is its first 2 hours. ItThe game is VERY good and it deserve all its praise. The world is vast, the car combat is great, the game looks gorgeous and it's 60 FPS (you can't go wrong with 60 FPS). A few flaws that are the game game's checkpoint system is too unforgiving. Make sure you save early and often. The characters aren't interesting either. The final and largest flaw with the game is its first 2 hours. It just feels like a tutorial that overstays its welcome (which it is). Overall, it's a great game with gorgous visuals and intense firefights.… Expand
  21. M9ki
    Jun 20, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love this game,but the storyline was the problem that made the game suck and there needed to be more missons and exploring.There are easter eggs hidden one's at a bedroom in ghost clan territory press a button that pops up and theres 1 in gear head vault and a few more.… Expand
  22. hyper27
    Jun 18, 2013
    10
    Éste es un juego que debes obtener si eres un jugador con gusto por los FPS; además, los creadores de este juego son aquellos que te trajeron Doom y Quake: dos grandes joyas en la industria de los videojuegos! Aunque al principio estaba un poco escéptico hacia el juego mismo (en especial por la calificación general que representan los usuarios) me animé a conseguirlo porque ya había vistoÉste es un juego que debes obtener si eres un jugador con gusto por los FPS; además, los creadores de este juego son aquellos que te trajeron Doom y Quake: dos grandes joyas en la industria de los videojuegos! Aunque al principio estaba un poco escéptico hacia el juego mismo (en especial por la calificación general que representan los usuarios) me animé a conseguirlo porque ya había visto que tiene unos gráficos excelentes y varias armas con distintos tipos de munición -la mayoría de ellas. No sé ni como empezar a describir lo genial que el juego lució cuando lo vi en mi TV por primera vez: simplemente asombroso, ya sea porque tiene 60 cuadros por segundo y se ve muy fluido o porque todo en el juego luce de maravilla, ya sabes, con un fuerte toque post-apocalíptico. Y bueno, desafortunadamente concuerdo en el punto negativo que varios usuarios tienen hacia Rage: las texturas son de muy baja resolución. De lejos todo luce detallado pero si te acercas a aquello que luce de maravilla, ves las texturas tan borrosas que no te explicas como es posible que eso sea la base de tu admiración!
    También existe bastante "pop-in" con una frecuencia tal que casi cada vez que volteas en el juego las texturas se reconstruyen. se retexturizan... pero habiendo instalado con anterioridad el juego al disco duro me alegro que este problema ha desaparecido en gran parte. Aún con esos detalles, este juego no deja de ser una obra digna de admiración, con un tipo de juego al estilo Borderlands -donde progresas en el juego obteniendo y completando misiones de los NPCs y tienes, además, un tipo de carro a tu disposición para viajar de lado a lado.
    Una de las características que mas me ha gustado de este juego es la sección que el personaje principal tiene en su menú llamada "ingeniería": aquí es dónde puedes hacer una buena cantidad de diferentes objetos (si tienes los ingredientes necesarios) que te serán de gran ayuda en tu travesía por este mundo devastado -desde medi-kits, pasado por granadas, coches bomba y distintos tipos de munición. Otro punto a favor ha sido el arsenal con el que cuentas progresivamente. Yo simplemente grababa el juego cada vez que sabía iba a obtener una nueva arma (para ver como la obtenía de nueva cuenta); y esto porque cada vez que obtienes una arma, el personaje principal hace como que la revisa y te una vista con detalle de cómo luce tu arma. Todas ellas me han gustado mucho, en especial la escopeta, pues hace un sonido muy fuerte en cada disparo normal.
    Yo simplemente te digo que si te consideras un jugador con ya bastante experiencia en este tipo de juegos de disparos de primera persona, consigas ya este juego. Ya por estas fechas no está caro y te ofrece un reto con gráficas fluidas que no creo te lleguen a decepcionar y enemigos con una inteligencia de alta calidad: de hecho aquí reside casi todo el reto, el saber apuntar bien tus armas contra enemigos escurridizos y muchas veces letales. Consíguelo, y recuerda a ID desarrollador de este juego- y sus juegos insignia: verás a RAGE como un verdadero tributo a la pasión por el género FPS que ellos inventaron.    … Expand
  23. Ordish
    Jun 16, 2013
    9
    Simply put, this is a great game. Of course there are parts that might be done differently but overall the game is brilliantly constructed. If you don't mind being startled, or finding yourself in the middle of frantic fire fights or exploring a huge world, you will have a great time. If you are looking for Call of Duty, go play Call of Duty, this isn't it.
  24. iamTylerDurden
    Jun 10, 2013
    9
    Great game period. Granted not perfect but obviously its combo of incredible graphics, textures, gorgeously fitting color pallet, and stunning frame rate (60fps) make it a visual masterpiece with best in class aesthetics dominating its commonly compared borderlands and fallout 3 bretheren in this department. Guns feel heavy, gunshots sound aggressive and badass, and enemies react to everyGreat game period. Granted not perfect but obviously its combo of incredible graphics, textures, gorgeously fitting color pallet, and stunning frame rate (60fps) make it a visual masterpiece with best in class aesthetics dominating its commonly compared borderlands and fallout 3 bretheren in this department. Guns feel heavy, gunshots sound aggressive and badass, and enemies react to every shot they are hit with in a realistic way with impressively animated deaths. The animators at id software knocked it out the park with the games many fluid and jaw dropping animations, from crazed mutants ravenously coming after you, to salty bandits flailing back from gunfire ultimately spinning and falling face first to their death these animations are handled with a smoothness and degree of movement not often(if ever) seen in the video game industry. The sound shines with the vaunted John Goodman lending his voice acting talents. The game isn't short with all the side quests and loot hunting offered as well as a very arcade like but enjoyable racing and vehicle combat section (though a bit easy). The weapons are varied enough with all guns and crossbow having several different ammo types, but the clear cut star of your arsenal is the innovative and devilishly fun wing stick. The wing stick is a type of three bladed boomerang that you throw at your enemies for frequent decapitations and severed limbs, it also can be upgraded to target enemies,do more damage, and return to your hand like a boomerang (did i mention it can slice the head off of multiple enemies in a row).You also find or buy blueprints in the wasteland which build new weapons/guns, upgradable turrets and robots, and even a mini remote controlled truck with bombs attached to it which you can remote detonate (also useful for scouting out enemy camps). You do however rehash the same levels at times with minor differences but with having to make such detailed landscapes it's understandable. The game includes many enjoyable mini games such as five finger fillet, a guitar hero like game called strum, and a very fun card game similar to magic the gathering with picture cards of different in game characters and factions that you find throughout the wasteland to strengthen your deck(trust me i am not a card or magic t.g. fan but this is fun). The world isn't as big as fallout but it is as big as it needs to be.It has a fun but not as varied separate coop campaign and online multiplayer in the form of exciting vehicle combat races. I know it isn't the 4 player coop of borderlands but unless you are the type who is compulsive about having 50,000 guns and cell shaded graphics it might be a better all around game than the first borderlands(i do love borderlands by the way). People say Rage doesn't have a story and it has an "okay" if not fleshed out enough story but borderlands though it is entertaining has basically no story at all(you are on pandora- now find this vault).Some found Rage to have a weak ending? Not half as dissapointing as borderlands ending (can anyone say they were pleased with what they found in the vault?) Overall Rage is a breath of fresh air that beckons back to id's yesteryear of gaming (doom,quake) the combat is in your face and aggressive differing from this generation's Gears of Wear totally cover based pop and shoot style of combat (when i am a badass muscle bound space marine i don't want to spend 75% of the game on my knees, i know a few gals who hangout on the corner they can give marcus pheonix a pair of kneepads they spend alot of time on their knees too).Rage has a ton of nostalgic eastereggs too, if you are a Doom,wolfenstein, Quake or id fan you need to get this game for the eastereggs alone! I won't spoil it but let's just say these eastereggs are very.....interactive. The sad thing is that Rage2 was in the works but seeing how Rage undersold they cancelled production and killed the would be series. This was new IP from the fathers of FPS and after all that time they delivered, and after getting their feet wet in this generation with Rage i can assume building on Rage's engine and the experience with Rage would have prepped them to deliver even bigger on Rage2 (can you imagine what that game would of looked like.) Rage is a very strong game and worth the experience it should have sold 5mil. Rage gets a 9 out of 10.… Expand
  25. H360
    May 15, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The great controls and useful weapon upgrades help make Rage's shooting parts a lot of fun, but the storyline fails to create any real tension and the game's characters, friendly and hostile, never do or say anything memorable.… Expand
  26. gorelequint
    Apr 23, 2013
    8
    I have to admit I hadn't heard of this game until only a couple of weeks before it came out. We are getting a lot of top drawer titles out now and over the coming 3-4 months and I quess this one flew under the rader for a while. Pretty straight forward FPS, set in a furture where the world and humanity have taken a turn for the worst (asteroid strike for anyone who didn't bother readingI have to admit I hadn't heard of this game until only a couple of weeks before it came out. We are getting a lot of top drawer titles out now and over the coming 3-4 months and I quess this one flew under the rader for a while. Pretty straight forward FPS, set in a furture where the world and humanity have taken a turn for the worst (asteroid strike for anyone who didn't bother reading the marketing junk above)
    First impressions very positive, this is an 'id' games release, for those that don't know id games pretty much invented the modern FPS what they don't know about first person shooters is not worth knowing. This reflects in the gameplay very smooth, the guns just look and feel fantastic, AI is okay not outstanding but enough to keep you on your toes.
    As for the campaign well if I say to you futuristic Sci-Fi set on a damaged Earth 1 or 2 games will leap into your mind, Borderlands and Fallout and this game sits between both of them, in look and feel it is closer to borderlands, in scale and missions closer to fallout, it doesn't have borderlands colour palatte or some of the more 'zany' type things,(while it isn't colourful like borderlands the actual graphics are really great) and its doesn't have fallouts RPG angle and shear varied enemies/mission types etc
    What it has is an pretty large open world sandbox with you following stuctured missions,(+ side missions etc) as you go though the game you gain experience, this experience then allows you to identify more and more useful objects littered around the game and how to use these items to upgrade your weapons, cars, armour etc. (in practice this means your find stuff in piles of scrap etc and if your expereince is high enough, your be able to use the item to add to something)

    I've not encountered anything too negative about this game as yet, perhaps some of the side missions can get slightly samey (not unusual in larger games) the recoil on some of the guns is tricky when compared to what we are used to though it simply requires the gamer to compensate some may find it a bit frustrating the experience type system they have is a bit annoying after a while, as you get higher in the game your having to go back to locations looking for stuff you discovered previously but were unable to pick up and use as you hadn't worked out what they for overall niggles rather than issues

    So if you enjoy excellent FPS games in general, if you like Borderlands/Fallout then your like this game, if you like games with beautiful artwork and intresting NPG's then your like this game.

    This is a very good game, of course there are a lot of (hopefully) great FPS coming out in the next few months so this may be one you may need to put on your 'to get' list for after Xmas when the Xbox start releasing it's usual spring/summer rubbish by then your be ready for a bit of a change after spending months smashing it on GOW or COG or battlefield etc.

    Downside it's like Grand theft auto where you only can do missions by talking to people much like GTA not a free roam thing.    … Expand
  27. psbox362
    Feb 1, 2013
    8
    Maybe it's because I knew exactly what to expect when going into this game, but Rage stands as one of the best FPS games that I've had the pleasure to play. Id proved that they weren't just messing around with the new IdTech 5 while making this game. The game is pretty. Which is kind of an odd thing to say about a game set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. It is highly advised to installMaybe it's because I knew exactly what to expect when going into this game, but Rage stands as one of the best FPS games that I've had the pleasure to play. Id proved that they weren't just messing around with the new IdTech 5 while making this game. The game is pretty. Which is kind of an odd thing to say about a game set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. It is highly advised to install this game onto your hard drive before playing. Be warned, installing this game takes up about 22 Gigs worth of space, so you may need to make some room. At first glance, many would immediately compare this game to that of Fallout or Borderlands, which is just foolish. Unlike the aforementioned games, Rage has virtually no RPG elements and instead opts for pure action. As a shooter, this game handles nicely. The controls are smooth, the gunplay feels great, and enemies even react properly to being shot at. You shoot at a charging bandit, he'll reel back from the impact of the bullet and may even stumble and fall face first into the ground, depending on where you hit him. The enemy AI is also notable in that the enemies are actually pretty intelligent (save for the appropriately mindless mutants) and can use some rather clever tactics on occasion. Authority soldiers would stack up behind the guy with the energy shield, bandits are smart enough to kick over your turrets whenever they get the chance, and they all know how to take cover effectively. Being an Id game, you get to carry a large arsenal with you at all times. Some of these guns can become rather useless, depending on your playstyle, but each one feels and sounds like it has some weight to it when fired, which is nice. To add some variety, the game features a variety of ammo types ranging from miniature rockets fired out of shotguns to crossbow bolts that can allow you to control an enemy until he inevitably explodes. The enemies are also quite varied, the mutants are animalistic and would forgo any strategy and simply bumrush you, Authority soldiers use military tactics and higher-end weaponry, and each bandit clan has a certain specialty in combat, such as agility, tech, explosives, or just being hard to kill. A rather new gameplay mechanic for an Id game is the driving portions of the game. The driving is done very similarly in a combat racing style. In fact, there are even combat racing side-missions to upgrade your cars. Since you will be driving around the wasteland a lot, it's a good thing that the controls work rather well and that the vehicle combat can be both fast paced and fun. The story itself is rather forgettable. Nothing surprising to Id veterans, but others may want more. However, the single player campaign itself can be rather long if the player decides to go out and do every sidequest and race available to them. My only real complaint about this game is the ending, which isn't bad so much as non-existent. Uncharacteristically for an Id game, there's no final boss fight and the game practically ends with you pushing a button after you finish mowing down enemies with the game's designated BFG, which is given to you at the beginning of the mission. Depending on the difficulty and how much you set out to do, you could probably finish the game in about 15-30 hours. That said, there's even a multiplayer disc that comes with a set of co-op missions and competitive combat racing. So, even after finishing the main game, there's still plenty to do. For the current price, this game is at VERY good value, and could be found at prices ranging from $10-$20. If you like FPS games, I'd highly recommend for you to go out and buy this game.… Expand
  28. RicochetPhoenix
    Jan 21, 2013
    8
    Pros: Fantastic AI that responds cleverly and realistically, as they will run if you are overpowering them and they will flee if a building is coming down around them (instead of standing there still shooting at YOU). The graphics are gorgeous (more on that in CONS section). The racing is fun and the gunplay/gameplay is satisfying and visceral.

    Cons: The graphics have minor pop-in    Pros: Fantastic AI that responds cleverly and realistically, as they will run if you are overpowering them and they will flee if a building is coming down around them (instead of standing there still shooting at YOU). The graphics are gorgeous (more on that in CONS section). The racing is fun and the gunplay/gameplay is satisfying and visceral.

    Cons: The graphics have minor pop-in issues, but those are easily overlookable. However, a major problem is the plot - or rather, the complete lack of one. There is no antagonist either. Nothing. Not even a final boss battle. One of the biggest let down endings ever.    … Expand
  29. guest1321
    Oct 11, 2012
    9
    I really went into this game expecting it to be good and then just be completely wiped of its goodness by the ending. I'm not entirely sure why people have been suggesting this and unless something happens after the credits (which I'll see here momentarily), it was really a great game. I was immediately impressed by the visuals and the story is extremely captivating from the beginning. II really went into this game expecting it to be good and then just be completely wiped of its goodness by the ending. I'm not entirely sure why people have been suggesting this and unless something happens after the credits (which I'll see here momentarily), it was really a great game. I was immediately impressed by the visuals and the story is extremely captivating from the beginning. I wasn't expecting the visuals to be all that great either and I thought they were fantastic. It felt like the art direction from Borderlands met that of Fallout and it turned out great. The dynamic of having a buggy and moving in between the wasteland to different locales was very enjoyable. The guns were fun but not terribly amazing (that being said I just realized I never downloaded my double barrel shotgun with the Anarchy Edition). All the "extras" in the game seemed to tie into the main storyline decently so that if you wanted to indulge yourself in them you could do so without going out of your way but at the same time you didn't have to mess with them at all and the impact on your game was negligible. All in all, high replay value, a lot of fun to play, story was good although the ending could have been more conclusive (RAGE 2?). I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who has even considered picking it up. I still am amazed that for $5 I got this much satisfaction out of it.… Expand
  30. pauljs
    Oct 3, 2012
    9
    For me, was a very decent rental. Almost one year later bought it a second hand copy and I'm really enjoying this game right now (in part time with Gears 3) ... :-)
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 77 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 77
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 77
  3. Negative: 1 out of 77
  1. GamingXP
    Nov 16, 2011
    79
    Shooter fans will like RAGE, but it's lack of story or really innovative elements won't attract new players that didn't love other id games. I hoped for more, guys.
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  2. Xbox Achievements
    Nov 15, 2011
    89
    As a fun and frenetic FPS, Rage delivers in spades. That the same can't be said for the game's story is a real shame. It's especially disappointing as Rage feels like it's building to a strong crescendo, before fizzling out like a damp firework. Rage veers incredibly close to greatness then, but ultimately fails to win itself a cigar.
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  3. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Nov 13, 2011
    90
    While its other elements hep create atmosphere, they aren't as polished as its peerless gunplay. [Issue#77, p.82]
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