Rogue Trooper

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
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  1. Game Chronicles
    90
    There is just so much original thinking that went into this design, and it really forces you to strategize and play in whole new ways. Each encounter in the game is a new chance to plan some crafty tactics or just go in guns blazing. Rogue Trooper is a fantastic action experience and gets my highest recommendation for being added to your permanent game library.
  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    88
    This is solidly built, quality gaming, made by a team that's put a lot of care into adapting the license. [June 2006, p.62]
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  3. Pro-G
    80
    It's amazing when you sit down with a game that you had the lowest of expectations for, only to find an incredibly well put together experience.
  5. IGN
    80
    While it doesn't innovate in any one particular area, it keeps the action fresh by giving the player a ton of flexibility.
  6. GameZone
    80
    It's a decent adventure game that has some really interesting ideas on gameplay. It may be a tad too short, but there is some fun to be had while playing.
  7. XboxAddict
    80
    Another impressive example of Rogue Trooper's AI is clearly and believably evident in the fact that very seldom can the player pull off a long range sniper shot without being shot at in turn.
  8. eToychest
    80
    Rogue Trooper has some brilliance behind it. The game is exciting, fun to play, and it encourages multiple ways of taking out your enemies.
  9. MS Xbox World
    80
    The abilities of your comrades adds a level of depth often missing from games of this nature and with a little experimentation can be quite rewarding.
  10. Times Online
    80
    It's a third-person shooter with smooth, detailed graphics, and a learning curve set so beautifully that even non- shooter fans should love it.
  11. Next Level Gaming
    78
    Just sort of middle-of-the-road when it comes to 3rd person shooters. The main reason is the cookie-cutter AI that seems to sort of makes the game a little too easy to play.
  12. GamingExcellence
    78
    An excellent, fast paced shooter but because it launched so late in the life of the current-gen consoles, it is more likely that gamers will pick up a new 360 game or save for future PS3/Wii fare.
  13. TeamXbox
    77
    If you're looking for a very good co-op game, or a well developed single player campaign with few issues, then Rogue Trooper would be a perfect choice.
  14. The A.V. Club
    75
    Rogue Trooper doesn't approach the inventiveness of a great budget TPS like last year's "Raze's Hell," but it's priced to move.
  15. DailyGame
    75
    An enjoyable action title for those of us who have yet to jump on the 360 bandwagon.
  16. Xbox Evolved
    75
    The story, the graphics, and the audio are all there and really not that bad but, they just can't stand up to the very impressive gameplay.
  17. Talk Xbox
    75
    While the game isn't ground breaking with any new technologies, the flexibility of the game play will keep you interested.

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#40 Best Xbox Game of 2006
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#11 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2006

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. aspentitan
    Sep 19, 2020
    8
    It's hard to believe how long it took for this game to be discovered. I had a hard time deciding if this game is a 7/10, a very enjoyable gameIt's hard to believe how long it took for this game to be discovered. I had a hard time deciding if this game is a 7/10, a very enjoyable game or an 8/10, the start of where I place must play or own games. After a lot of consideration I put it at 8/10. The first thing is it's a very fun game and well designed with no bugs. It has a variety of ways to play the game and it gives you the ability to constantly pick your gear at hand during the game. You can play all out gunning, you can snipe and you can stealth it although it's not a strong game in that respect. Still, it allows different strategies and always gives a choice to the player. The game has, in my opinion, missions just the right length and the gameplay can be played fairly open for a linear game. You also have the ability to double back to areas within a mission. The graphics may have been dull at release however with my component cables I'm pretty pleased and the sound seems reasonable. There is a bit of spoon feeding to learn to play I found the tutorial proceeding up to the 3rd of 13 total missions, which if you check reviews here most players feel the controls were intuitive, and this is likely the reason why. I really thought the way they handled ammo in this game made the game. Not too much, not limiting either, but always making the player decide in the moment how to go about things without locking you into a regretful upgrade choice. Many players say this game is too short, and perhaps it is, but it is short and sweet enough to try a different strategy for each area next game, or maybe just try a higher difficulty. I didn't find any reason to think I didn't get fair value for the cost of the game. My only gripe with the game is that I actually felt the controls could have been better (I slightly disagree with other players). At times I felt annoyed and frustrated that you could only toggle either weapons or grenades and not both at the same time more effectively. Same with being in zoom it would have been handy to have an automatic loss of zoom while you chose the need to reload or change loadouts. This however is not gamebreaking but I think one area that could have been improved. That said this game was made 2006 and for that time period this game goes way above average and is in my must keep pile, and the reason I gave an 8/10 score. It just begs me to play it again even despite its age and how many fantastic games are on the market. One other thing is that this game in many respect seems like it was a game borderlands may have been inspired by, or made by some of the same designers. It's cartooned, gives a lot of variety and if I'm not mistaken, isn't that claptraps voice in there too?...… Full Review »
  2. PigBodine
    Mar 23, 2011
    10
    It's not a Gear's cover system, it's a Rogue Trooper cover system. It's not a Gears hand grenade arc aiming system it's a... They should nickIt's not a Gear's cover system, it's a Rogue Trooper cover system. It's not a Gears hand grenade arc aiming system it's a... They should nick the remote gun, and the holo-projector as well, and the stealth knife-kill, and the Aliens-esque one man robo-suits, and... What did they add? Oh yeah, a chainsaw on the gun. Well chainsaws, they're cool. I love Gears, I really do. Just don't tell me it's a Gears cover system. I hear that one more time and I will EXPLODE.… Full Review »
  3. [Anonymous]
    Apr 22, 2007
    9
    License source material done to perfection. Smooth, intuitive controls with excellent options for action and tactics (the sniper options are License source material done to perfection. Smooth, intuitive controls with excellent options for action and tactics (the sniper options are particularly excellent and popping the guy's air tank is particularly satisfying!). The opponents do their best to take you down too, so you've got to be on your toes at all times. The ONLy thing that stops this being a solid '10', is the linear plotline and the relatively short game play. Its so good you'll get to the end and cry out for more...… Full Review »
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