Rage: Anarchy Edition

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Rage: Anarchy Edition is a single player and multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by id Software and was released on October 4, 2011. It received positive reviews from players.

Rage is a first-person shooter set in the not-too-distant future after an asteroid impacts Earth, leaving a ravaged world behind. You emerge into this vast wasteland to discover humanity working to rebuild itself against such forces as raider gangs, mutants, and the Authority – an oppressive government regime that has a special interest in you in particular.

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Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews

story9 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and a vibrant post-apocalyptic world, with excellent attention to detail.
Gameplay is engaging with a mix of first-person shooting, vehicle customization, and various side quests that keep players entertained.
The co-op multiplayer mode is enjoyable, adding to the overall fun of the game.

The campaign is relatively short, leaving players wanting more content and a more engaging storyline.
Driving sections feel tacked on and can be tedious, with limited exploration and repetitive missions.
The game lacks depth in RPG elements, making character progression feel minimal and the AI can be underwhelming.

story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally considered standard and somewhat linear, with players navigating a post-apocalyptic world reminiscent of titles like Fallout and Borderlands. While the setting and graphics are praised, many reviewers note that the narrative feels rushed, lacks depth, and often gets overshadowed by repetitive side missions, leading to an anticlimactic conclusion. Overall, the story is seen as a missed opportunity, as it could have been more engaging and cohesive despite the enjoyable gameplay and exploration elements.
- “Scattered around are different places you can enter, like different hideouts of various bandits. The missions you're given revolve around helping people to help you and, in the process, uncovering more of the game's story every now and then.”
- “The graphics and setting are incredible, the story is easy to understand, simple, but at the same time original and epic.”
- “Large areas to explore, good storyline and graphics.”
- “The only big (and I mean big) problem with this game is the fact that the main quest finishes with the feeling it is half complete.”
- “Once NPCs have given you their handful of generic missions, you can't talk to them again, not that you'd want to as characters are very ordinary.”
- “The plot is pretty much non-existent.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising their stunning quality, vibrant colors, and intricate details, often comparing them to titles like Borderlands. While the visuals are consistently described as fantastic, some players feel that the gameplay and story could have benefited from more depth and variety, as the focus on graphics may have overshadowed other aspects of the game. Overall, the graphics are a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience significantly.
- “Visuals: 10/10; they are lovely, and the attention to detail is quite something.”
- “Great game with stunning graphics, addictive gameplay, and humor in subtle places; listen to the enemies conversing in their Cockney accents... so funny some of the things they come out with.”
- “I have to say though, having ended up strongly PC-based as opposed to consoles, that those graphics that blew me away were pretty naff.”
- “Missions are collect this thing from the place that you've already been to but this time you're going to run the linear course backwards. I hope nobody notices that we spent so much time on the graphics that we ran out of time to design more than three levels.”
- “The graphics have a hint of Borderlands, which made things bright and vibrant, and the surrounding world felt exotic and dangerous.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its fluidity and engaging mechanics, with a mix of sandbox elements and set areas that encourage exploration. Players enjoy the variety of weapons and inventions, noting that the gameplay is both addictive and entertaining, complemented by humorous dialogue. While the graphics receive high marks, some reviewers feel that a stronger story could have elevated the overall experience.
- “The gameplay was fluid and easy to get used to; the weapons and inventions you use are fun to toy with, from things like electro tip crossbows to pistol bullets that shoot bullets... you heard right.”
- “Unquestionably one of the best looking video games out there, it's a breath of fresh air in the face of Battlefield and COD with some extremely compelling gameplay.”
- “Great game with stunning graphics, addictive gameplay, and humor in subtle places; listen to the enemies conversing in their Cockney accents... some of the things they come out with are so funny.”
- “The gameplay was fluid and easy to get used to, the weapons and inventions you use are fun to toy with, from things like electro tip crossbows to pistol bullets that shoot bullets... you heard right.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, earning a score of 8.5/10; however, players have reported annoying audio glitches that detract from the experience. Despite these issues, the addition of buggy racing and RPG elements enhances the gameplay.
- “So overall, I give this game a solid 8.5/10; I would give it a 9, but the audio glitches can be annoying!”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music primarily consists of ambient sounds, which some players find satisfactory despite the limited variety. Overall, there are no significant complaints regarding the music.
- “The game doesn't have a lot of music, mainly ambience, but there's nothing I can complain about.”
- “The game doesn't have a lot of music, mainly ambience but nothing I can complain about.”
- “Wrong disc in case music magpie”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with sound effects receiving a score of 9/10 for their quality and immersive nature. The eerie ambiance of the dead city, combined with horror-like mutant sounds, effectively enhances the overall experience.
- “The sound effects are excellent, creating an immersive atmosphere. In the dead city, it becomes incredibly atmospheric, and the mutants sound like something straight out of a horror movie. Nicely done!”
- “The ambiance is haunting and beautifully crafted, making every moment feel tense and engaging.”
- “The visuals and sound design work together to create a truly immersive experience that pulls you into the game's world.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as it involves long drives between missions rather than seamless transitions to action, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “This is essentially a normal mission-based shooter, but instead of seamlessly transitioning to the next fight, you have to endure a tedious drive from mission to mission.”
- “The grinding in this game feels excessive; it often turns what could be an exciting experience into a monotonous chore.”
- “I find the grinding aspect to be incredibly frustrating, as it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
humor
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The game features a clever and subtle sense of humor, highlighted by the amusing conversations of enemies with cockney accents, which adds an entertaining layer to the gameplay experience.
- “Great game with stunning graphics, addictive gameplay, and humor in subtle places. Listening to the enemies conversing in their Cockney accents is hilarious; some of the things they come out with are so funny.”