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Game details

Game:
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
AKA
Metal Gear Solid: Rising
Genre:
Action
Sub Genre:
Tactical Stealth Espionage
Release Date (US):
February 2013
Release Date (UK):
February 2013
Players:
1
Online Players:
N/A
Developers:
Platinum Games
Publisher:
Konami
Rating:
RP [Rating Pending]
PSU Rank:
0 of 1169 Games
PSU Rank on PS3:
0 of 0 Games
Additional Information:
Also available on Xbox 360 and PC.

About Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

The latest installment of the Metal Gear Solid franchise features Xbox 360 availability and Raiden as a playable character.

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Summary

Once again Platinum Games conjures up an action-packed masterpiece. Swordplay has never been this much fun.

We like

  • Captivating cut-scenes and cinematic sequences
  • Blade Mode adds an innovative new mechanic to the hack 'n slash combat
  • The frenetic pace and challenging enemy encounters can be exhilarating at times

We dislike

  • Generic level design
  • Shifting camera angles can leave you disorientated during combat

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A Metal Gear game launches and the PlayStation masses jump on it like the last human alive during a zombie apocalypse. Quality story-telling, high production values and absorbing gameplay have helped elevate the franchise to cult status, so the fact that it’s headed in a brand new direction with Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is definitely a concern for fans. Trading in lengthy cut-scenes and plodding stealth segments fo...

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance News

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  • Metal Gear Rising delayed in Australia

    Aussie gamers looking to get their mitts on Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance will be dismayed to learn the hack-‘n-slash title has been delayed. The Platinum Games actioner was originally pencilled in for release in Australia on February 21, but will now arrive next week – Tuesday, Febr...

  • Metal Gear Rising scored in latest Famitsu

    The latest issue of Famitsu magazine has delivered its verdict on Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, awarding the Platinum actioner a mighty 39/40. Writing on its official Twitter, Konami stated, “Seems like the Famitsu review for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is out. 39/40 if you please!&rdq...

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  • Metal Gear Rising screens showcase VR missions

    Konami has unsheathed a flurry of new Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance screenshots for you to feast your eyes on. This latest batch focuses on the recently-confirmed VR missions for the hack-‘n-slash title, which are exclusive to the PlayStation 3 version of the game in North America. Chec...

  • Metal Gear Rising U.S. pre-order details

    Konami has unveiled details on the pre-order incentives available to North American customers for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Gamers who pre-order the Platinum hack-‘em-up title at Amazon will bag the Inferno Armour skin. Wearing this skin will not only change your appearance, but also...

  • Metal Gear Rising has free Cyborg Ninja DLC in Europe

    The European release of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance will be supplemented by a free costume pack, Konami Digital Entertainment has revealed. Due out on February 22, the bloody hack ‘n slash title will feature a special code allowing gamers to redeem the Cyborg Ninja costume for protagonis...

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Features

  • Why MGS fans should play Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

    PlayStation Universe's very own Timothy Nunes generated a video in regards to Metal Gear Rising: Revengence and why fans of the major franchise Metal Gear Solid should feel comfortable jumping into this next title.  If you'd like to read it instead, the complete text of the video is poste...

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    Poor old Raiden. Since his introduction in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, the floppy-haired hero has had to endure his fair share of acid-tongued criticism from devoted fans and reviewers alike. Much of the moaning can be attributed to his appearance in MGS2, where he replaced Solid Snake as t...

  • Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance review round-up

    Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance has been a long time coming, having first been unwrapped back at E3 2009. Originally conceived as a prequel to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots at Kojima Productions, the game eventually shifted into Platinum Games’ lap, taking place four years after Snak...

  • Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance story idea, it will slash your skepticism

    Metal Gear Rising just might have one of the best Metal Gear stories in a long time. Who would have thought that such a good story arc could stem from Raiden's first appearance in Metal Gear Solid 2? My initial reaction to Metal Gear Rising when it was first announced in 2009 was one of excitement....

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    First, Konami teased us with a rather puzzling trailer promising a reveal for today, April 30. Then, we found out the reveal was actually another trailer. As it goes, many of us here at PSU are die-hard Metal Gear fans. Naturally, we couldn’t help but speculate our eyes out over this new tr...

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