Advent Rising

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  • Summary: In Advent Rising, a common legend pervades the galaxy--that one day humans will deliver the universe. Many view humans as the messiah, a symbol of hope, or fantastical creatures, but the Seekers view them as enemies that must be destroyed. In third- and first-person points of view, you'llIn Advent Rising, a common legend pervades the galaxy--that one day humans will deliver the universe. Many view humans as the messiah, a symbol of hope, or fantastical creatures, but the Seekers view them as enemies that must be destroyed. In third- and first-person points of view, you'll realize what it means to be truly human as you delve into an intergalactic saga. Advent Rising sets you on an action-packed adventure where you'll develop superhuman powers, wield an arsenal of high-tech weapons, and command a vast array of futuristic vehicles.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 50
  3. Negative: 4 out of 50
  1. Gamezilla!
    90
    Ultimately, all of these elements, gameplay, visual design, and even an orchestral soundtrack, are all brought together to support an ambitious narrative that starts with the opening of the game, and doesn't end even once the credits roll. In one word, the story in this game is compelling.
  2. BonusStage
    80
    What's clear is Orson Scott Card's story is stirring, the visuals can be sweeping and fantastic at times, the masterful score is award-worthy, and I can't wait to see the next chapter.
  3. Yahoo!
    80
    Glyphyx bit off a little more than it could chew, as the bugs and hiccups show. Still, the developer dishes out a thrilling tale with varied gameplay that will keep you immersed through the end.
  4. Cheat Code Central
    70
    This is a sci-fi adventure game with a compelling storyline, interesting gameplay and nice visuals. For all intents and purposes it's an interactive movie with lots of control variables that allow you to really get into your character.
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  5. Edge Magazine
    60
    Reduced to its simplest terms and stripped of its highly aspiring overtones, Rising is essentially a competent shooter with its heart in the right place, and a ton of ideas that never gel into any cohesive whole. [Aug 2005, p.92]
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  6. eToychest
    59
    A textbook example of something that must have looked great on paper, but whose actual implementation fell apart in almost every conceivable way.
  7. games(TM)
    20
    It's fair to say that playing Advent Rising is about as enjoyable as getting home from a hard day's work to discover you've been burgled. [Aug 2005, p.114]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 45
  3. Negative: 10 out of 45
  1. NaviarW.
    Jul 23, 2007
    10
    Advent Rising has flaws but, Overall. This is one of the greatist games of all time. The Score is arguably, better then Halo. The story is Advent Rising has flaws but, Overall. This is one of the greatist games of all time. The Score is arguably, better then Halo. The story is one of love, action, belief and responsibility. Most deffinetly up there with The Matrix, Star Wars and other greats. the gameplay is where the game falls. Although it has the best lock-on system I have ever played, it is lock-on. But I think the game picks itself back up and keeps going because of its pace. The fact that you change weapons and special abilitys and to duel wiled them, dozens of combinations are possible. This game was ahead of, not only it's time but, it's generation. Just look at games comming out later this year and games comming out next year. Stranglehold, Uncharted, Fracture, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed! Advent Rising is my favorite game of all time and the sadest thing to happen in video game history, for me, is the cancellation of the rest of the Advent Trilogy.… Expand
  2. VinceP.
    Jun 3, 2005
    10
    I heard this game sucked but whoever said that needs to be shot in the face this game rules sure it slows down but once i got my first powerI heard this game sucked but whoever said that needs to be shot in the face this game rules sure it slows down but once i got my first power everything was fine and i went back through the beginning 3 times its so awesome definitely what i was waiting for 10/10 for me. Screw GameSpot.… Expand
  4. JamieP.
    Mar 9, 2006
    9
    Advent rising is an ambitious game and luckily the gameplay squares up to the story. It is is fast paced, intense and challenging. Sure the Advent rising is an ambitious game and luckily the gameplay squares up to the story. It is is fast paced, intense and challenging. Sure the framerate is a little a choppy and the auto-targeting a bit fiddly but the exellent weapons and superhuman powers more that makes up for its faults. A must for sci-fi fans and gamers alike. Though I had some trouble actually finding this any where, weird.… Expand
  5. GabeC.
    Jun 3, 2005
    8
    Reminds me of Breakdown. Story sucks you in. Technically not the worse looking or sounding game... but there are some issues... issues that Reminds me of Breakdown. Story sucks you in. Technically not the worse looking or sounding game... but there are some issues... issues that if you overlook can still lead to an excellent gaming experience. ... hope they do the whole "trilogy". This game is on the edge of "fantastic". They just had some technical problems getting there.… Expand
  6. WillM.
    Jan 1, 2006
    8
    Overall, this game is excellent, but the lack of varied gameplay, enemies (only two different types of enemies: Seekers and some special Overall, this game is excellent, but the lack of varied gameplay, enemies (only two different types of enemies: Seekers and some special bosses), and a short game bring it down, but not much. The story is excellently-done and the new "flick targeting" works extremely well. There were only frame rate problems when there was a lot of enemies but really I needed to figure out what was going on also. Another thing was that the first-person mode was horrible to control and Majesco, where the hell is my million dollars?… Expand
  7. LordKinoda
    Jan 24, 2011
    6
    Potential. That's definently the best word to describe this game. Unfortunately it doesn't reach it's fullest. The story is definentlyPotential. That's definently the best word to describe this game. Unfortunately it doesn't reach it's fullest. The story is definently awesome, and might just be enough to hold you over for dealing with the games annoying flaws. The framerate gets to be seriously annoying at some points in the game, and the action could of been handled better, mostly the targeting system. It was a good try at something new, but ultimately didn't have enough polish. It feels as though the developers were super rushed or something and put out an unfinished game. Alot of the mechanics are just too buggy. I think if they had given the game another six months or so for fine tuning, it could of been in the top 20 games of all time for sure. As I said, the story and what grahics you are allowed to perceive without framerate issues are the best things about the game. If you're a sci-fi junkie like myself, you might be able to muddle through the game just to enjoy the story. The game definently sets it up like this is going to be the first chapter in a trilogy, or maybe a big series of games. I know I would of been chomping at the bit for them to come out with a sequel with more spit and polish. Who knows, maybe they wil some day. As it stands, all I'll say is the one word I stared my review with. Potential.… Expand
  8. BanHammer
    Jun 26, 2005
    0
    How can someone at this stage in the xbox's life put out something that looks so bad? Maybe this game would have impressed me 4 years How can someone at this stage in the xbox's life put out something that looks so bad? Maybe this game would have impressed me 4 years ago but not now. I wasn't going to review but after I saw that they were on Spike I thought I would feel guilty if I didn't do my part to warn the masses.… Expand

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#10 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2005
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