Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance takes the renowned Metal Gear franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who uses his High Frequency katana blade to cut through any thing that stands in his vengeful path! A huge success on both Xbox 360 and PlayStation3, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance comes to PC with all the famed moves and action running within a beautifully-realized HD environment. This new PC version includes all three DLC missions: Blade Wolf, Jetstream, and VR Missions, in addition to all customized body upgrades for Raiden, including: White Armor, Inferno Armor, Commando Armor, Raiden’s MGS4 body, and the ever-popular Cyborg Ninja. "CUTSCENES" option added to the Main Menu. Play any and all cutscenes. "CODECS" option added to the Main Menu. Play all and any codec conversation scenes. Menu option added to the CHAPTER Menu enabling user to play only the Boss battles. "GRAPHIC OPTIONS" added to the OPTIONS Menu. Modify resolution, anti-aliasing, etc. There is an option reading "ZANGEKI" that will modify the amount of cuts you can make.
What it feels like
High-speed, fluid combat with rhythmic chaining of moves delivers a kinetic rush of momentum and flow. Stylish, hard-won victories in boss encounters and combat sequences culminate in moments of heroic momentum. Dark, brutal aesthetics and unflinching depiction of violence create a harsh, serious tone.
What it's about
Raiden as a cyborg ninja in a high-tech, militarized setting with augmentation and corporate intrigue defines the aesthetic and setting. Raiden's vengeful path and quest for retribution against those who wronged him drives the narrative arc. The central tension between Raiden's humanity and his cyborg nature, questioning what remains of his self, is a core thematic concern.
How it plays
Deep combo-driven melee combat scored on stylish, expressive execution is the definitive core of Revengeance's moment-to-moment gameplay. Close-quarters katana combat with deliberate strikes and positioning is fundamental to the entire experience. Fast melee against many enemies with flashy chained attacks defines the visceral combat loop.
How it looks and sounds
Third-person camera following Raiden is the standard viewpoint throughout combat and traversal. Sweeping orchestral soundtrack punctuates cinematic moments and intense combat. Realistic proportions and anatomy pushed toward exaggerated, expressive style in a high-tech setting.
How it's structured
Designed as a solo experience with no multiplayer component. A bounded, authored story arc with narrative chapters delivers a complete arc with definite ending. Systemic combat variance, multiple difficulty settings, DLC content, and collectibles incentivize replays.
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