From what I understand Metal Gear Rising is the sequel to Metal Gear Solid, featuring the all-famous Solid Snake. I never played any Metal Gear Solid, but I looked up the ever-so-winding storyline so I could understand where this was coming from. Metal Gear Rising features Raiden, a past teammate of Solid, who has these really awesome weapons that he uses to defeat cyborgs...Amongst other things.
The first thing that stuck out at me was the graphics. I swear, graphics these days never cease to amaze me. It's average for this gen video games, but the animations is really pretty that it almost gives you chills...Well, maybe it was just me.
After a pleasantly short beginning cut-scene you get to start training. Of course like any video game the beginning tutorials are annoying, and in this case they're not all that helpful. You learn how to use your snazzy sword, which you can slice things in slow motion...Which is epic, but it's pretty difficult to slice things. Then you learn there's an easier way which they didn't teach you. Very helpful? I think not.
That's probably one of the downfalls. The fighting is a bit difficult to get used to. At least it was for me. If you can get used to it and become a master, kudos to you, my friend.
One thing that was somewhat disappointing was the lack of stealth. MGS games were known for the fun stealthiness, I Mean c'mon, you know that whenever you're sneaking around you call yourself Snake in your head. If you're like me you picture him in Super Smash Bros. Brawl when he first makes his appearance. That's just cool. And for the most part, being a ninja assassin isn't needed, and in fact makes things harder if you attempt such things. The makers even intended for stealth not being used all that much in-game. WELL THEN, I'll just have to be a ninja assassin in real life.
Something that's both refreshing and aggravating is the difficulty level. The first boss was so hard to beat...It was insane. And I wasn't the one beating (or lack there of) that boss, so you can't blame it on me being a noobish gamer. (Which I am not, thank you.) A very experienced gamer was playing and having a hard time. Of course this goes with getting used to the controls, and later on you get better weapons and sub-weapons (Heck, we didn't even know how to throw our grenade...) so this may be enigmatic. On the other hand, some games are way too easy, hence the refreshing part.
Going back to the storyline, I love storyline games. Anyone who knows me knows that. So of course I was excited for this. I love huge, winding and confusing storylines. Which is exactly what this is. If you like that, this is the game for you (You will need to explore Wiki for all the backstory, though...), if you hate storyline, this isn't for you, go play Call of Duty. If you ignore the storyline all together because you don't give a crap and you just want to slice off cyborgs heads in slow motion, then HECK YES this is for you!
I had fun for the short time I played this game, but I could truly see myself playing it a little more than dropping it forever. Probably rage quitting because I couldn't figure out how to throw a stupid grenade. I could be wrong, something in the storyline could get me forever engrossed, but I don't see that happening. It's not really my kinda game. I love blood and gore, but constant (Repeat: CONSTANT) fighting and battling doesn't sink my ship. Because of that, I give this game the grading of D+. The plus is because of the pretty pictures including lots of blood, and because the fighting is fun. Just not constantly. Think of it this way: When playing Pokémon, is it really fun to have battle after battle after battle? No! Talk about repetitive. That's kinda what it's like in MGR: Revengeance. Go download the free demo and tell me I'm wrong in the comments below, if I am. Or agree with me, that would be swell.
It's awesome in the same sense that every game with cool graphics is awesome. But it's no The Last of Us or Kingdom Hearts. (I haven't played The Last of Us, because I lack a PS3, but one day my life will be made...One day...)
Oh, and Happy National Video Game Day! Be proud of your gamerality.
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