RAGE

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  1. Swimming_MANGO
    Dec 27, 2011
    7
    By no means is Rage a bad game. While ID Software is known for their ground breaking work on such IP's as Doom, and Quake, Rage is not like those games in that respect. Rage (being Id's first few IP in a long time, and their newest game since Doom 3) naturally has quite a bit of hype, and responsibility to gamers, and for that, and many other reasons is why I fear the game is depicted asBy no means is Rage a bad game. While ID Software is known for their ground breaking work on such IP's as Doom, and Quake, Rage is not like those games in that respect. Rage (being Id's first few IP in a long time, and their newest game since Doom 3) naturally has quite a bit of hype, and responsibility to gamers, and for that, and many other reasons is why I fear the game is depicted as a disgrace to the company. However, once you get past the hype, and excitement of a new game, one is left with just the game, and to rate it honestly they must avoid the controversy, and be truthful, and honest. Now to give this game one solid score for every individual is impossible as with every game on the market, but a 7 is damn near amazing. I will now prove this through examples from Rage:
    This game boasts an amazing art design, graphical engine, and at no one point did I ever experience the game running at a frame rate below a personal rating of "holy $^% !!!" creating a unique atmosphere, and universe filled with baddies, and monsters moving, and reacting in realistic manners. Game play is a balanced blend of FPS action, semi-stealth action, and survivalist play-styles (depending on how you choose to tackle the multitude of missions, either mandatory, or as side missions) and entertaining, combat orientated vehicle driving. At times the later of the two can become fairly tedious in a FPS, but it can be kept fresh with a multitude of races that give you the opportunity to upgrade, and decorate your vehicles (which there is a decent variety of being a shooter). But for the most part the driving game play is enjoyable, and the FPS game play remains the same as ID Software has always been, which can be viewed positively or negatively varying from person to person. Sound design, Easter Eggs praising the success of both ID, and Bethesda, a vast quantity of random, useless items to craft into useful tools of destruction, a flying triple bladed Frisbee called a Wingstick decapitating anything and everything, and quirky character design (and for once female character models that are attractive to look at) all contribute to the fact that ID continues to put out quality games. OF course what comes with the good, also comes the bad. As with many shooters, Rage, at times, has moments where AI is lacking, and many complain that Rage appears to be similar to a game such as Fallout. It should also be noted that this is a review for the Xbox 360 version, and the PC version does suffer from more severe texture popping bugs then the 360, but there are still minor texture popping errors when there is a ton of action ensuing on the screen. Of these issues though, only three strikingly amaze me: 1) For some odd reason ID decided to give all enemies a ridiculous amount of health, allowing many of them to absorb your ammunition with ease, reducing the immersion. 2) Without spoiling the story of the game I can say the plot is fairly typical of many games, and has a very anti-climactic ending, essential to modern games. 3) There is very little benefit to the multiplayer as its only racing unless you play the co-op mode which is at best boring, lowering the replay value of the game, and leading to question if the multiplayer was even done by ID Software at all. To rate this game below a 5 would mean the game is barely playable, that there is nothing good about it. To rate this game above a 7 would mean the game delivers something revolutionary, and fresh while keeping the player coming back for more. Rage does neither. What Rage does, it does well. Taking a classical shooter feel into the next generation, which was needed for the company after so long; delivering more high octane action, and just as much beautiful, almost sexually appealing gore into an already beautiful world; and mixing up the shooting with time killing driving game play. Overall, Rage is by no means a bad game, but it is also by no means a fantastic, revolutionary game. I am not certain, but living in Canada if you buy this game new you automatically get the Anarchy Pack with it adding a taste of content for free. I would not recommend, however, buying this game new. This game is better then a rent, but not good enough to make a full purchase of $60. Look for it at a used game store, or in a bargain bin, or even discounted shelf price.    … Expand
  2. subsonik
    Dec 25, 2011
    4
    I bought this game solely on Bethesda having a part in the creation of this game--and Id as well; but, and I'm not spewing anything new here, I played a much better version of this game when it was called Borderlands. The similarities are astounding--the qualities differences are astonishing. I was scratching my head about half-way through my play through--about 6 hours. What I appeared toI bought this game solely on Bethesda having a part in the creation of this game--and Id as well; but, and I'm not spewing anything new here, I played a much better version of this game when it was called Borderlands. The similarities are astounding--the qualities differences are astonishing. I was scratching my head about half-way through my play through--about 6 hours. What I appeared to be playing was a DLC that both Gearbox and 2k games decided they wouldn't release due to lack of quality. Literally dumbfounded at the lack of direction this game displays and actually wonder why either Bethesda or Id would put their names on such a below average game.… Expand
  3. GhostKnife72
    Dec 23, 2011
    7
    I honestly liked this game. Storyline started off good, but was a bit lame in the end. But if they expand on this in a sequel then I could forgive this. Driving was surprisingly smooth and I am not one to play driving games. It was pretty fun. Weapons were nice but very limited in options. Enemies were not bad but need to have more voiceover options and sayings. Graphics areI honestly liked this game. Storyline started off good, but was a bit lame in the end. But if they expand on this in a sequel then I could forgive this. Driving was surprisingly smooth and I am not one to play driving games. It was pretty fun. Weapons were nice but very limited in options. Enemies were not bad but need to have more voiceover options and sayings. Graphics are incredible. The only real downside is the game is just too short. If it was a bit longer they would have hit it out of the park, IMHO. I would recommend a rent rather than a buy since the replayability is not very high. Multiplayer isn't very challenging either and is limited to racing only.… Expand
  4. Mad_gamer
    Dec 8, 2011
    10
    Loved it is pretty much all I can think to describe it. Love the variety from first person shooting to the roaming around in the vehicle blowing the hell out of anything that moved. Graphics were unreal I have played this both on PS3 and Xbox 360 and am currently playing it again for about the sixth time! There is so much to do, from looking around for anything that you can pick up andLoved it is pretty much all I can think to describe it. Love the variety from first person shooting to the roaming around in the vehicle blowing the hell out of anything that moved. Graphics were unreal I have played this both on PS3 and Xbox 360 and am currently playing it again for about the sixth time! There is so much to do, from looking around for anything that you can pick up and use or sell to a vendor to talking to everyone that you bump into and helping them out with little side missions. This game is seriously underrated. My only gripe is that it left me hanging for more. Think it was a little too short but other than that I cannot even find another game that has come out recently that could compare to this game. Rage is a game of its own and definitely stands out to me as original. This game is worth buying and giving a go you won't be disappointed. I don't understand how you can give a game like this a bad review. Reading the bad reviews makes you wonder with this game and makes me wonder what sort of games you really must enjoy if you bagged this one. I found it very addictive and well as I mentioned I'm playing it for like the sixth time so well that says a lot in itself. I hope you do go out and get this game as it is so worth it, you won't be disappointed.… Expand
  5. SuperDefekt
    Nov 30, 2011
    6
    After playing this game for the first few hours, I really couldn't get into it, and if I were strictly to give the game a review based on my first few hours, it would easily reach the lower end of the scale. Some of the shooting and characters felt bland and uninspired, but the voice of John Goodman, was an interesting choice for the role of Dan Hagar in the game. However every time IAfter playing this game for the first few hours, I really couldn't get into it, and if I were strictly to give the game a review based on my first few hours, it would easily reach the lower end of the scale. Some of the shooting and characters felt bland and uninspired, but the voice of John Goodman, was an interesting choice for the role of Dan Hagar in the game. However every time I encountered this character, all I saw and heard was John Goodman, I couldn't picture for the life of me, the character and what kind of person id software was trying to represent, because as it turns out, that the personalities of the characters are stale and bland. I didn't feel I could connect with any of them, so any missions that I did as part of the story, were fulfilled, but purely just so I could get on with the game. HOWEVER, the graphics are phenomenal, and running at 60 FPS, it was quite an astonishing feat to observe. Sometimes there was the occasional texture pop-in, but that also seemed to vanish when I installed the game to the 360 hard drive. The driving sequences are a mixed bag, sometimes the driving and shooting when getting from one place to another, works fine. But during races, due to sloppy handling and a horrible camera, makes the whole thing seem like an afterthought. The open post-apocalyptic world is interesting to look at. The AI is as expected from a game of this era, enemies know your presence quite quickly, and act accordingly. They duck and cover appropriately, and when realizing that there is no defeating the protagonist, they retreat or call in further back-up. Having the main character not engage in dialogue is an odd choice. It disengages me from anything he does. There is nothing about him that makes me relate to him, and I feel that its a poor choice. I've come to expect this from any game that id Software has had involvement in, but I hope that this will change with the release of Doom 4. However, this is a decent game. The shooting works fine, and sound design is alright. The guns shoot and fire as you'd expect. Neither good or bad. Towards the end of the game, I found myself quite enjoying the game, despite its flaws. When I had fully upgraded everything about the character, had all the cool gadgets, weapons and schematics, I found that the game was really a blast to play. And having numerous bullet types for the various guns really spiced things up during combat. All in all, a decent shooter. PROS:
    + Fantastic graphics
    + Great weapons, and crafted creatively
    + Good AI
    + Interesting mini games
    + John Goodman

    CONS:
    - Subpar character personalities
    - Terrible driving sequences/camera
    - Predictable gameplay
    - No protagonist dialogue - At times, boring combat, especially towards the beginning    … Expand
  6. CappyBlack
    Nov 28, 2011
    5
    Passable, but nothing more. First off, the game is cut into two genres, FPS and racing. While both parts are handled well enough, they don't compliment each other, making for an awkward experience overall. It's like playing two entirely different games, but neither of them are fleshed out enough. You have the gunplay, which mostly holds up due to the rather impressive enemy ai. And thenPassable, but nothing more. First off, the game is cut into two genres, FPS and racing. While both parts are handled well enough, they don't compliment each other, making for an awkward experience overall. It's like playing two entirely different games, but neither of them are fleshed out enough. You have the gunplay, which mostly holds up due to the rather impressive enemy ai. And then you have the racing, which is rather fun, but is held back by repetition, and some poor design choices. Then you have the game's biggest draw, it's graphics. At a glance, the game looks pretty damn good. There is a lot of detail in just about every corner of the world, and is easily one of the best looking games on the consoles. Again though, I said at a glance. Take the time to stop and admire the scenery, and you will quickly realize there isn't all that much to admire. The game suffers from terrible texture load-in, and many of the texture are set at an extremely low resolution. Easily, the the most impressive thing about this game, in terms of visuals, are the animations, which benefit from the high frames per second id's new engine has the game Rage running at. It has to be mentioned that the visual issues with this are only magnified when it comes to the pc version, which should have been the best version of the game, considering. To make matters worse, the developers were pretty sneaky with how they marketed the game. From early on, they led people into believing that the game was largely open-world, which helped create buzz for the game, pre-release. Only days after the game launched did they come out and say that the game wasn't a, "fully open-world", but a jointed collection of areas, separated by stretches of wasteland. Basically, "You people thought it, and we let you believe it". Not a good way to handle yourself, being that this was your first major release in over six years.

    Rage is a game that showed much potential, but ultimately, the developers delivered what is more or less minimalism. Gameplay that is less than truly satisfying. An rather uninteresting world. Forgettable side-content. And, ultimately, a package that doesn't live up to the full retail price it asks for. Bargain material for those still interested, and little else.    … Expand
  7. MaxxSwan13
    Nov 27, 2011
    10
    DooM. Quake. Wolfenstien. Rage. These are the 4 most bada*s games ever. And all of them are from id Software. I love this game. Especially, the Fallout, DooM, and Quake references such as the Vault Boy Bobble-head and the DooM and Quake rooms. Great job id!
  8. FattyMooMooMan
    Nov 26, 2011
    7
    Nice graphics, gun play seems a bit old-school but there are some nice gadgets to play with. Overall not a bad game but with the recent release of some very high quality titles it does not really have anything to make it stand out. Its still a decent enough game but might be worth waiting for it to appear in a sale rather than paying full price.
  9. Kuzkula
    Nov 23, 2011
    6
    RAGE was a masterpiece in one art-form only. Graphics. I've been a long-time fan of both Bethesda and id and when I saw that they were going to make a baby and name it RAGE, you bet your ass I was on the gift registry. Looking at all the gameplay videos, you see a beautiful world filled with nasty enemies, heavy weapons, and more FPS then you can shake a stick at. Let's dig a bit deeper toRAGE was a masterpiece in one art-form only. Graphics. I've been a long-time fan of both Bethesda and id and when I saw that they were going to make a baby and name it RAGE, you bet your ass I was on the gift registry. Looking at all the gameplay videos, you see a beautiful world filled with nasty enemies, heavy weapons, and more FPS then you can shake a stick at. Let's dig a bit deeper to find the grit beneath the glass.

    Graphics: Stunning. Absolutely amazing work on the animator's parts. Textures are clear and crisp, with the most realistic facial mapping since Half-Life 2's breakthrough. The frames-per-second don't drop below 65 in my estimation, and no matter what I'm doing it never gets hitched up or laggy. Smooth as butter. Delicious, sexy looking, well detailed butter. Yes. Weapons look fantastic, as do the enemies, but unfortunately suffer from what I call "Cookie cutter bad guys". You will see the same damn guys from each set of bad guys innumerable times. Constantly. Doesn't stop them from being pretty or awesome, but there's a lot of the same thing, and it causes concern to see 3 of the same bad guy staring at you with shotguns. Ruins the experience.

    Sound: Ahh, the grit. Here we go. Vehicle sounds can be ridiculous, but I've yet to find a game with decent driving noises [save from driving games]. Environments have their own feel and let you know it with dripping, rocks crumbling, birds cawing, whatever needs to be heard to feel realistic. Weapons are orgasmically awesome thanks to id, who have always delivered the heavy firepower. Then we get to the true grit, which is voices of the enemies. Every-single-enemy-has-the-same-voice. Not meaning all of them in the entire game. I mean each group, like the mutants or gear heads. They are all the same person, same voice, same annoyance, same bloodstain. Gets repetitive real quick when you're just mowing down same fake russian accent after fake russian accent. Also: JOHN GOODMAN!    … Expand
  10. Pledger78
    Nov 22, 2011
    7
    My first impressions (first 2-3 hours) were of a graphically updated Borderlands.Terrific shooting in both story mode and co-op along with immense fun to be had in road rage multiplayer make this a wise purchase. However, lack of depth and disappointingly short (and easy) campaign held Rage back from greatness. To be frank, I feel we've been spoilt with the likes of Fallout and BorderlandsMy first impressions (first 2-3 hours) were of a graphically updated Borderlands.Terrific shooting in both story mode and co-op along with immense fun to be had in road rage multiplayer make this a wise purchase. However, lack of depth and disappointingly short (and easy) campaign held Rage back from greatness. To be frank, I feel we've been spoilt with the likes of Fallout and Borderlands integrating RPGs and shooters so well, they highlight the fact that Rage is an fps and little more.Being such a fan of the afore mentioned games, I was a little underwhelmed. Note to ID, Weapon Upgrades do not = RPG elements.… Expand
  11. Kotorfanq
    Nov 22, 2011
    7
    Rage obviously stands out among many games this year for it's gorgeous graphics and that it was made by ID the father of the FPS genre but it has a few slip ups that really effect the game. If you are looking for a story you won't be happy, the story is really just nonexistent but of course ID is not known for making stories so lets get on to the other sections. The graphics in this gameRage obviously stands out among many games this year for it's gorgeous graphics and that it was made by ID the father of the FPS genre but it has a few slip ups that really effect the game. If you are looking for a story you won't be happy, the story is really just nonexistent but of course ID is not known for making stories so lets get on to the other sections. The graphics in this game are mind blowing they simply make Crysis 2 look like pixels from slicing someones head off with a wingstick or looking at the dead city, this game looks AMAZING, but the only issue would be that the PC version when it first came out had some texture issues but those were fixed. Rages shooting mechanics work perfectly and it is very satisfying to get a headshot with a sniper rifle and the gadgets work well also. The main story missions feel somewhat boring but at times you will get very pumped up but a lot of the side missions feel very repeated and don't offer a lot of fun. The driving mechanics work well and racing is a blast online and offline but the Multiplayer section will get boring once you reach a certain level. Co-op is really fun at FIRST but after you beat them all their is no reason to come back. If you like shooters this is probably a rent-possible buy but to others it will get very boring.… Expand
  12. shreddedduck
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    From the start to the finish i found this game to be jaw dropping.. in all my 22+ years of gaming this was a very special game for me.. Gameplay was excellent.. guns never got boring, each felt ultra realistic and exciting.. story was sketchy but i didnt mind one bit cos the rest was awesome.. it seems this isnt everyones cup of tea but some of you will love it! I installed the disc to hdFrom the start to the finish i found this game to be jaw dropping.. in all my 22+ years of gaming this was a very special game for me.. Gameplay was excellent.. guns never got boring, each felt ultra realistic and exciting.. story was sketchy but i didnt mind one bit cos the rest was awesome.. it seems this isnt everyones cup of tea but some of you will love it! I installed the disc to hd drive as instructed and the graphics were the best i have EVER seen.. =O ENJOY… Expand
  13. YipManSays
    Nov 22, 2011
    7
    Really fun shooting mechanics with great looking graphics! Unfortunately there isn't the best story and characters to back it up. The ending was silly too. That being said thought it has a lot of fun levels in which you can shoot things every which way and do things like decapitate people with a flying blade called the wing stick. Vehicle combat is solid as well. It does allow you buildReally fun shooting mechanics with great looking graphics! Unfortunately there isn't the best story and characters to back it up. The ending was silly too. That being said thought it has a lot of fun levels in which you can shoot things every which way and do things like decapitate people with a flying blade called the wing stick. Vehicle combat is solid as well. It does allow you build cool gadgets and use different ammo types to help augment the destruction of bandits and mutants. Like I said though the story is not there and at times non existent. At the end of the day the shooting mechanics and amazing graphics help you forget that. Also its keeps dropping in price and for 40 dollars or less its definitely worth it!… Expand
  14. Dorby5826and360
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    Rage is developed by Id Software, who is literally the father of the FPS genre starting with Wolfenstein 3D and Doom. Before Rage hit store shelves many people were afraid that it would be a copy of Borderlands, but luckily it is not. When I first sat down with Rage I noticed that it felt more like Doom 3 then Borderlands. Rage is about in the future an asteroid collides with killing mostRage is developed by Id Software, who is literally the father of the FPS genre starting with Wolfenstein 3D and Doom. Before Rage hit store shelves many people were afraid that it would be a copy of Borderlands, but luckily it is not. When I first sat down with Rage I noticed that it felt more like Doom 3 then Borderlands. Rage is about in the future an asteroid collides with killing most people. You where one of the few that was kept safe in an "Ark". When you finally get out the first thing you see is an amazing world that has so much detail from the rocks to the clouds. Many of the people who were not in the Arks have either became mutants or managed to stay alive in a Mad Max style setting. The game run smoothly and does not have any issue with frame rate. The games does have some glitches in it though like getting stuck or just other weird issues. Most of these glitches are not big issues. The weapons on Rage feel powerful and have a good weight to them. The AI is also some to complement. The enemies will not run around obsticals in the environment they will actually climb or jump over them. Even if you are shooting at an enemy, this especially pertains to mutants they could actually dodge your shots and end up getting close to you. Rage is a game made for gamers who want the taste for the old-school.… Expand
  15. Shadexx7
    Nov 21, 2011
    6
    Rage is, by far, one of the best looking games ever made. When I first emerged in to the open area, my jaw, quite literally, dropped. I stood in amazement at the vista in front of me.

    However, after that moment, my expectations, which may have been to high, were not met. The shooting mechanics are great, as is expected from the creators of Doom. Every bullet you fire at an enemy impacts    Rage is, by far, one of the best looking games ever made. When I first emerged in to the open area, my jaw, quite literally, dropped. I stood in amazement at the vista in front of me.

    However, after that moment, my expectations, which may have been to high, were not met. The shooting mechanics are great, as is expected from the creators of Doom. Every bullet you fire at an enemy impacts them by either making them stumble, watching them flinch, etc. Each weapon has its use and can be fun to experiment with. Needless to say, id made a great shooter.

    Just like the enemies in game, they stumbled a bit though.

    The areas, even though beautifully rendered, often amount to grey and brown. There are a few good times where your jaw will drop but I did not want this sensation sometimes... I wanted it always. The characters in the game are shallow, and I did not find myself interested in any of them. They are simply quest-givers, and the quests they give are also not very fun. They amount to going to an area you have to explore, grabbing an item or planting some dynamite, then going back for your reward. The story was short, and there isn't that much replayability in it either.

    The car racing, if an odd choice, works well. It is fun to drive around and shoot others, but it is a bit shallow. I found myself using the same strategies to win NPC races and it got boring after a while.

    Then there's the multiplayer. Oh, the multiplayer. I expected a mode where I could shoot my friends, like in every other shooter, and enjoy it. I did NOT expect or want a strict car racing/demolition game. Rage has great shooting mechanics and I wanted to see that in multiplayer. There is a co-op mode where you go through scenarios that are only mentioned at in the game, but this is not enough. I was extremely disappointed in this aspect of the game.

    Rage is beautiful and is a great FPS at its heart. If it simply had more interesting characters, a better story, and a multiplayer that is worth playing, I would have given this a much, much better score.    … Expand
  16. gamemaster1975
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    One of the best looking console games ever. Decent dialog and great facial animations.
    The combat is nothing new if you have played an FPS which is what you might expect from id.
    Really feels alot like Borderlands in some ways , which is not a bad thing Borderlands is a freakin' amazing game. There is little that can be said about this game that is negative other than it is not the huge    One of the best looking console games ever. Decent dialog and great facial animations.
    The combat is nothing new if you have played an FPS which is what you might expect from id.
    Really feels alot like Borderlands in some ways , which is not a bad thing Borderlands is a freakin' amazing game. There is little that can be said about this game that is negative other than it is not the huge groundbreaking shift forward they were promising it is alot of the same stuff we have seen just done very well. If you are straight action FPS player you may not completely fall in love with the game, but it has some great moments and some low points, a great technical acheivement and a solid game for FPS fans looking for a little RPG in their frag fest.    … Expand
  17. optimusbob
    Nov 21, 2011
    6
    Rage is a game that I had high hopes for, especially after watching countless preview videos up to twelve months before the release date it certainly looked like this could have been one of the best games of the year in the making. The AI appeared to be diverse by the way enemies jumped from cover and off walls. Character models were each unique and individual in appearance and voice.Rage is a game that I had high hopes for, especially after watching countless preview videos up to twelve months before the release date it certainly looked like this could have been one of the best games of the year in the making. The AI appeared to be diverse by the way enemies jumped from cover and off walls. Character models were each unique and individual in appearance and voice. Graphically it looked like a masterpiece, plus it was made by the same people who brought us Doom! Everything was shaping up very nicely I must say so.

    Finally once the game was released I was reading mixed reviews, but my mind had already been set months ago that I was handing over my hard earned cash for this much hyped title. Once the game started up I was pleasantly met with what looked to be the shiny graphics I had seen in all those videos. Not long after emerging from my 'Ark' I was met with the alluring sky effect, but I was noticing a delay in the way textures were taking their time being draw on screen, and after the hour of game time had past I was noticing more and more imperfections. Time for an install maybe? - so I did, but this didn't make any difference and I was left watching long load times and lagging textures.

    Now I'm one who like to take their time and complete all the side quests with a game such as this - to fully explore the environment if you will, however with Rage 80% of the game felt like more of a chore and I found myself skipping what wasn't necessary to the main plot. So when the end did finally come I was expecting to find the leader of the Authority, a big bad ass that was going to test my patience and skill... but alas this did not materialize, and the end sequence made me feel violated, hurt and let down. The good points are that there are individual characters you meet along the way, and that the AI is extremely diverse and challenging at times.The weapon selection is varied and satisfying for the most part - especially with the alternative ammo you could build and fire off, but I have to add that I was disappointed after finding the BFG rounds during the final level. I chose to save what little number I had, and wait for something worthy of being obliterated with each shot... so after stumbling across the ending prematurely I never did get to shoot anything with their ferocity. Why would you leave such an iconic and awesome weapon, or ammo in this instance, to last ten minutes of a game... who made that decision!

    Generally everything looks good from a distance, however as you get closer the quality begins to fade rapidly, much like my concentration did whilst playing through the campaign. Hopefully if Doom 4 eventually happens, it will be light years ahead of what ID achieved here, which is ultimately a deep let down of a title which had so much promise.    … Expand
  18. tjasian
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    This game is a linear shooter, a corridor shooter, your twitch skills must be good on the 2 harder settings...but damn is it FUN! Rage is NOT an open world game, but thats ok and if you play it just keep that in mind. There are some parts where you have to drive this buggy thing, just get the minimum amount of buggy time done, and then get back to the shooting. Ow ya and the graphics/60This game is a linear shooter, a corridor shooter, your twitch skills must be good on the 2 harder settings...but damn is it FUN! Rage is NOT an open world game, but thats ok and if you play it just keep that in mind. There are some parts where you have to drive this buggy thing, just get the minimum amount of buggy time done, and then get back to the shooting. Ow ya and the graphics/60 frames per second are 10/10. Hope this helped.… Expand
  19. YehDardz
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    This game had everything a great game should have. The graphics, the frame rate, the animations, the sound. But it lacked any sort of innovation really. It didn't have the player freedom I expected, and the story wasn't at all great, and it was short. It is fun the first time around but after that it isn't worth playing any more and you just wasted a hundred bucks. How does a meteorThis game had everything a great game should have. The graphics, the frame rate, the animations, the sound. But it lacked any sort of innovation really. It didn't have the player freedom I expected, and the story wasn't at all great, and it was short. It is fun the first time around but after that it isn't worth playing any more and you just wasted a hundred bucks. How does a meteor hitting earth turn a human into a 100 meter tall mutant?… Expand
  20. dh3rsh
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    I enjoyed this game very much. To many though, It didn't live up to its expectations. There isn't very much to do in the open world, which is disappointing. I thought the wing stick weapon was a great idea and was executed very well. The weapons were pretty basic, but they didn't need to be very complicated anyways. I enjoyed the combat aspects of the game very much, as well as theI enjoyed this game very much. To many though, It didn't live up to its expectations. There isn't very much to do in the open world, which is disappointing. I thought the wing stick weapon was a great idea and was executed very well. The weapons were pretty basic, but they didn't need to be very complicated anyways. I enjoyed the combat aspects of the game very much, as well as the collectibles and easter eggs. The game is visually stunning, as most people would agree. I thought the characters lacked a lot of depth. I'm not gonna give anything away about the ending, but I was very disappointed with it. Overall, Rage is a very enjoyable experience with some flaws, and if you don't want to buy it, rent it because it is worth checking out.… Expand
  21. BuriedBetween
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    I rented RAGE on terms of trying it out being an avid fan of all Bethesda and Id games. First and foremost this was by far one of the most beautiful games I've played on the 360. The style is absolutely stunning, as well as the detail shinning only in areas that are very important. This is a FPS, with subtle RPG elements at the core, but the FPS aspect is very well done. Killing enemies isI rented RAGE on terms of trying it out being an avid fan of all Bethesda and Id games. First and foremost this was by far one of the most beautiful games I've played on the 360. The style is absolutely stunning, as well as the detail shinning only in areas that are very important. This is a FPS, with subtle RPG elements at the core, but the FPS aspect is very well done. Killing enemies is always rewarding and challenging at the same time. It kinda brings back memories of Jak on the playstation but in FPS form. Aside from the FPS aspect there's really nothing else it offers. There's no character development, no one individual protagonist, as well as a very bland story line. You just do missions with no ulterior motive. It's pretty much a straight line right off the bat. These guys are bad, stop them.... If they rewrote the story, gave characters more interaction with the plot, added more upgrades, locations, and weapons you'd have another fallout on your hands. But this isn't Fallout or Oblivion, it's RAGE. While it looks amazing, has a very well polished shooter core, it lacks in story and character development.So I give it a 7/10 and hope this is the start to another great series.… Expand
  22. The_Lang_Theory
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    Rage offers a gorgeous FPS experience with intuitive gameplay. However it lacks the instinctive "this game is awesome feel". Sure its story is decent and the action is fantastic but it doesn't grab me enough to want to keep coming back or even finish the game. The best advice would be to snap out of the mindset that Rage is going to be just like Fallout, only with better graphics. Trust meRage offers a gorgeous FPS experience with intuitive gameplay. However it lacks the instinctive "this game is awesome feel". Sure its story is decent and the action is fantastic but it doesn't grab me enough to want to keep coming back or even finish the game. The best advice would be to snap out of the mindset that Rage is going to be just like Fallout, only with better graphics. Trust me you will be disappointed just as I was and I regret having thought like that because I can't give the game credit for what it deserves which apparently is a well rounded solid 8. Rage is more like borderlands, for those who have played, because of its somewhat cartoon like feel to it except there are a bunch of invisible walls and the world is not as open. All in all the game is good however proceed with caution as you will either want to see its story to the end or blast through a few quests and wish you had picked up the other game you thinking on getting. One more thing though, I found myself playing hours of buggy races in the wasteland rather than completing quests :/ Considering this is a FPS and not a racing game it's a little worrying. I hope this was helpful… Expand
  23. Punishingwombat
    Nov 15, 2011
    6
    High quality but too short to merit purchase. Don't expect much in the way of multiplayer or story either. If you want a weekend's worth of good quality single player, rent it, but buyers will be disappointed.
  24. JasonOmega
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    This is, hands down, the most beautiful game I've ever played. The storyline is fine, nothing special. It feels like a cross between Fallout 3 and something along the lines of Borderlands (though not funny) or maybe Doom 3. The driving is fun, the shooting is pretty intense, and overall, I really love this game. I wish it offered more in the way of multiplayer, but these days, you takeThis is, hands down, the most beautiful game I've ever played. The storyline is fine, nothing special. It feels like a cross between Fallout 3 and something along the lines of Borderlands (though not funny) or maybe Doom 3. The driving is fun, the shooting is pretty intense, and overall, I really love this game. I wish it offered more in the way of multiplayer, but these days, you take what you can get. Honestly, I can't recommend this game enough. If nothing else, give it a rent--you'll be glad you didn't miss out on it.… Expand
  25. noobis9000
    Nov 13, 2011
    8
    RAGE was a game that I believe is completely worth it. The weapons and the Driving Combat feels Fantastic! I A.I are possibly the Smartest I've seen in a long while. even the animations of every character was better then what I'd expected. And despite being in the "Post apocalyptic" Theme, the Clans of every faction has something unique and Crazy about them. And finally the Graphics andRAGE was a game that I believe is completely worth it. The weapons and the Driving Combat feels Fantastic! I A.I are possibly the Smartest I've seen in a long while. even the animations of every character was better then what I'd expected. And despite being in the "Post apocalyptic" Theme, the Clans of every faction has something unique and Crazy about them. And finally the Graphics and the Hybrids of styles from Futuristic Science Fiction to a more Cowboy with a Steam punk touch gives it that Extra unique Character to it.
    I can say I only have 2 major problems with RAGE. For one, when you look at it carefully it has similarities to Bioshock. which isn't a major issue, but still should be said. and Another was the Story line and How Average it was. The ending of it felt almost Incomplete, so if there's an Expansion coming in the future then I'll accept that ending. But besides that, it's mainly just " You, Go here and collect and or kill stuff" Which really makes it quest festival. So if you you Like games like Bioshock, then you'll love RAGE for Gameplay Purposes. But if you're looking for a highly story driven game, Then you might want to look some place else. Depending on what you are looking for.    … Expand
  26. CouchFox
    Nov 13, 2011
    8
    This is the best looking game I've ever played. The game is worth the purchase for the graphics alone. Add to that a kick-ass FPS/RPG and some amazing racing, and you have a real winner on your hands. The only downside I can think of is that the campaign seemed really short. I also would have liked to have seen some Fallout-style decision making process that alters the outcome of theThis is the best looking game I've ever played. The game is worth the purchase for the graphics alone. Add to that a kick-ass FPS/RPG and some amazing racing, and you have a real winner on your hands. The only downside I can think of is that the campaign seemed really short. I also would have liked to have seen some Fallout-style decision making process that alters the outcome of the game. The lack of choices made the RPG aspects suffer slightly, but the FPS combat more than makes up for it. The way enemies would react to things (ie getting shot in the leg) was awesome. The multiplayer racing is amazing and a lot of fun. I'd like to see more cars and weapons though. I see a lot of potential for future games. I hope that Rage 2 has more of the RPG aspects we've come to expect from these type of games.

    Fallout 3 is the best RPG/FPS ever (in my opinion), but Rage comes in a pretty close second.    … Expand
  27. Bigredd77
    Nov 12, 2011
    6
    After all the hype behind this game and anticipation I'm more than disappointed by the delivery. The Games look over all is not anywhere near as good as the Gameplay trailers I had seen. Not worth my hard earned $$$$ I'm afraid, move along, nothing new to see here
  28. BattlefieldMAN
    Nov 12, 2011
    8
    This game is a really Detailed game. Nice graphics (realistic!) and the gameplay is awesome. it was worth buying although the multiplayer sucked and the campaign was too short. if it had some DLC i would be happy to buy it. i also didn't really get into this game. it was kind of weird and the game needed more guns but it was a really cool game!!
  29. siomal
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    It`s a very nice looking game. You play a plain FPP mixed up with some RPG and road racing :) The story is Fallout2 like except the nuclear holocaust you get havoc caused by a meteor. I loved it. The only thing that irritates me to hell is the end of the game. What were the programmers thinking ending the game when it started to be interesting I don`t know. It leaves a feeling ofIt`s a very nice looking game. You play a plain FPP mixed up with some RPG and road racing :) The story is Fallout2 like except the nuclear holocaust you get havoc caused by a meteor. I loved it. The only thing that irritates me to hell is the end of the game. What were the programmers thinking ending the game when it started to be interesting I don`t know. It leaves a feeling of incompletenes. As it would end to soon. Something like Homefront. So if you like wasteland racing, good, old fashioned fpp with lots of weapons (not the **** like 2 weapon at a time based solving of duke nukem, crysis2, etc) you can use anytime, and rpg- it`s a game for you. I can`t wait for the sequel. But if they make another 6h game I won`t buy the third.… Expand
  30. Drusus
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    Picked up this game cheap and really was blown away by it's gorgeous graphics and animations. That awe was sadly short lived as the game unfolded to reveal at it's heart a really rather average game. I expected more from a team who once stood at the forefront of the genre.
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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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