Not quite all the RAGE: First reviews mixed on id’s latest
fter a quick skim, it looks like there’s plenty of praise for the shooter part, but less enthusiasm for the rest, depending on whether the reviewer actually wants more than a BFG and a corridor. There’s definite weighting around the 80 percent mark, but I think you’re going to need more scores before you call this one. The embargo’s only just lifted; expect them soon.
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* Joystiq – 3/5
* Strategy Informer – 6.5/10
* Telegraph – 3.5/5
* Gamefront – 75/100
* Guardian – 4/5
* GameReactor.se (Swedish) – 8/10
* Eurogamer – 8/10
* Gamespot – 8/10
* IGN – 8.5
* RipTen – 9.5/10
* EGM – 9.5/10
* VentureBeat – no score
* 1UP – B
* UGO – A-
Rage proves a lot of what we already knew about id Software. The studio knows how to make great shooters and deliver incredible visuals and animations. With some of the elements we’re not as familiar with in id games like an emphasis on story, Rage isn’t as strong. The great controls and useful weapon upgrades help make Rage’s shooting parts a lot of fun, but the storyline fails to create any real tension and the game’s characters, friendly and hostile, never do or say anything memorable. As a result, Rage starts to drag toward the second half after most of the mechanics and upgrades are introduced because the fictional world isn’t very interesting. Despite the lack of genuinely exciting context, all the content packed into Rage is still a blast to play, including the surprisingly entertaining car combat mode and co-operative challenges. Rage isn’t revolutionary, but is an expertly crafted, beautiful shooter.
fter a quick skim, it looks like there’s plenty of praise for the shooter part, but less enthusiasm for the rest, depending on whether the reviewer actually wants more than a BFG and a corridor. There’s definite weighting around the 80 percent mark, but I think you’re going to need more scores before you call this one. The embargo’s only just lifted; expect them soon.
As always, we appreciate your contributions – share any more you find in the comments.
* Joystiq – 3/5
* Strategy Informer – 6.5/10
* Telegraph – 3.5/5
* Gamefront – 75/100
* Guardian – 4/5
* GameReactor.se (Swedish) – 8/10
* Eurogamer – 8/10
* Gamespot – 8/10
* IGN – 8.5
* RipTen – 9.5/10
* EGM – 9.5/10
* VentureBeat – no score
* 1UP – B
* UGO – A-
Rage proves a lot of what we already knew about id Software. The studio knows how to make great shooters and deliver incredible visuals and animations. With some of the elements we’re not as familiar with in id games like an emphasis on story, Rage isn’t as strong. The great controls and useful weapon upgrades help make Rage’s shooting parts a lot of fun, but the storyline fails to create any real tension and the game’s characters, friendly and hostile, never do or say anything memorable. As a result, Rage starts to drag toward the second half after most of the mechanics and upgrades are introduced because the fictional world isn’t very interesting. Despite the lack of genuinely exciting context, all the content packed into Rage is still a blast to play, including the surprisingly entertaining car combat mode and co-operative challenges. Rage isn’t revolutionary, but is an expertly crafted, beautiful shooter.
