Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

Overview

Revengeance might talk itself out of classic territory, but it remains one of the most entertaining and mechanically satisfying action games you'll find on the PC. There isn't anything else quite like it on the platform, and for PC gamers it's a great introduction to Platinum's work. Make them feel welcome, because they might decide to stay.

-- As reviewed by BitGamer

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 20 expert reviews

Excellent:

9
Good:

6
Average:

3
Bad:

2

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Last revision on September 4, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Fast, stylish, and technical swordplay
Outstanding, energetic music
Upgrades and unlocks incentivize replays
Blade Mode is smarter than expected
Great set pieces
Fun and satisfying combat
Good visuals
No slowdown in the graphics and the game keeps up well
Unlockables, DLC and V. R. Missions can keep you occupied

Reviewers Didn't Like

Regular gameplay interruptions
Some camera issues
Parrying takes time to master
Rather short story
Some game concepts aren't explained well, or at all
Raiden's "Jack the Ripper" voice is comical

Expert reviews and ratings

Despite the flaws and interruptions of the story and presentation, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is a superior title. Platinum Game's genius for creating thrilling action games and simple to learn, yet difficult to master combat systems is in full...

By Strategy Informer on January 20, 2014

A stylish, elegant brawler with an absurd sense of humour. More of this sort of thing on PC,...

By PC Gamer on January 18, 2014

The environment design is also drab, and at odds with the extravagant combat and characters. It looks nice in places, but there are a lot of sewers and grey warehouses to slog through. Those gripes aside, Rising is a welcome sight on PC. Its snappy, responsive combat looks and feels great, and it's wonderfully insane. Now, can we have Bayonetta next, Platinum?

By PCGamer on January 17, 2014

The PC version of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance offers more of the insane ninja swordplay that proved Metal Gear can thrive outside of Shadow Moses.

By We Got This Cover on January 17, 2014

Metal Gear Rising on PC is the definitive release of the game. It's got all the content, better graphics, performs better, and is $30. Sure, some of the issues that were prevalent in the console version are still there, but its an immensely enjoyable hack-n-slash title with a crazy storyline and great boss battles.

By Attack of the Fanboy on January 17, 2014

By BitGamer on January 16, 2014

For a port it’s not bad and some obvious effort was put into doing it instead of just shipping it over and slapping things together shoddily. But the lack of a higher resolution, FPS drops during blade mode and no fixes on the original complaint about camera angles being poor for gameplay really knocks some points off.

By Examiner on January 16, 2014

The bosses have a surprising amount of personality and depth- these are some of my favorite characters in all of Metal Gear’s history. “Jetstream Sam”, in particular, is a fantastic character, and all the boss fights were amazing – they’re burned into my memory and are without question some of the best boss battles of all time. In fact, despite the game’s...

By MetalArcade on January 16, 2014

With a full package including the game and all the DLC priced at $30, this is a steal. Even if you’re not a Metal Gear fan, if you enjoy lots of action and some fast-paced combat, you should really pick up Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. You’ll have a really fun time.

By ZTGD on January 16, 2014

Los efectos de audio suenan como deben, y el título llega a nuestro país traducido únicamente en sus textos; eso sí, con algunos fallos ortográficos y de otros idiomas que se "cuelan" esporádicamente en las líneas, y que resultan de veras imperdonables.

By 3DJuegos on January 16, 2014

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