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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
A fast action spin-off starring cybernetic soldier Raiden, who cuts through enemies and machinery with a high-frequency blade.
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PlatinumGames · Konami
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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance stars Raiden, a cyborg soldier who also appears in the Metal Gear series. It is an action spin-off rather than a traditional slow, stealth-focused Metal Gear game. Raiden moves quickly through stages, fights robotic enemies and confronts rival cyborgs while uncovering a military conspiracy. You can follow its immediate mission even if this is your first Metal Gear game, though some character history comes from earlier titles.
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The main tool is Raiden’s high-frequency sword. In Blade Mode, the action slows and you choose the direction of a cut, which lets you slice through an enemy’s weak point or a piece of the environment. A successful close-range fight depends on timing blocks and counters, not just pressing attack as fast as possible. The screen can look busy when sparks, enemies and the blade cursor appear together; focus first on the foe nearest Raiden and the direction of its incoming strike.
PlatinumGames and Konami released the original game on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in North America on February 19, 2013; PC followed in 2014. The original US and Canadian ESRB rating is M (Mature 17+) for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, and Strong Language.
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