8 Best And Worst Things About Rage 2 | Rage 2 Review (PC)

Rage 2 is out on May 14th, but are Avalanche and id Software a match made in FPS heaven? Matthew grabs his shotgun, limbers up for a Nantotrite slam and steps into a world gone mad. From big guns to the small campaign length, we look at the best and worst features in the final game.
Rock Paper Shotgun will have a written Rage 2 review in due course. This is the RPS video team Rage 2 review - a Rage 2 PC review, to be specific - and we’ve been waiting for this one for a while. Ever since we did our Rage 2 impressions piece ( • Gravity Guns, Gyrocopt... ) we’ve been hoping this one would come together. When we look at Rage 2 weapons, particularly that shotgun, we can see the id impact shining through, but we wanted to see what Avalanche would bring to the Rage 2 map.
The map size is chunky - about 10km2, give or take some knobbly bits - but is there enough to do? Weirdly the Rage 2 campaign length is one of the shorter examples we’ve seen in an open world game - it’s technically just eight missions surrounded by a mountain of side content. We break it down in our detailed Rage 2 test. And does the map deliver enough interesting activities for Rage 2 vehicles? Or will you spend the whole game avoiding the roads on a gyrocopter?
As always, we don’t go into detailed technical breakdowns unless it’s required - this Rage 2 PC gameplay shows it running on a GTX 1070ti - we are going to have a full technical Rage 2 PC analysis over on Rock Paper Shotgun: The Site, so I’ll post a link to that when it is live. This Rage 2 gameplay PC should hopefully give an idea of its technical standard - it’s much less of a mess than last year’s Just Cause 4, which was not a great advert for Avalanche’s Apex engine.
Speaking of Just Cause 4, I mentioned in the video that I had issues with that series and the way it used novelty gadgetry to spice up quite mundane action. The idea is explored much more eloquently by the excellent Hamish Black in his video Just Cause 4: The Problem With Chaos. Check it out here: • Just Cause 4: The Prob... . Maybe one day we will make a smart video like this.
In the meantime, enjoy this Rage 2 verdict video - it’s quite a sprawling beast of a game, and hard to pin down, so I hope it’s not too rambling or disjointed. If you have any questions about Rage 2, I’ll be happy to answer them - whether it’s something you need explaining further from the review, or something not covered. Want me to wax lyrical about the Rage 2 shotgun? I can do that. Want a better idea of Rage 2’s upgrades? Ask away. Want to know how long is Rage 2 campaign? That’s in the video. Please watch it. Want to tell me off for playing Rage 2 with a controller? Please don’t. I got plenty of Rage 2 kills with a chunky plastic pad in my mitts, so it’s not a problem.
If you enjoyed this video, why not watch some of Rock Paper Shotgun’s other efforts? I recently went hands on with Code Vein and made a video about custom hats ( • Boss Fights, Hat Custo... ) and ahead of A Plague Tale’s release tomorrow, I got a first look at a new level in a PC build, so watch that too ( • Rat Armies, Alchemy An... ). If you enjoyed this video I’d love it if you subscribed to Rock Paper Shotgun and gave the video a thumbs up. It’s the only thing that makes me happy. Apart from Rage 2’s shotgun, naturally. Thanks for watching.

[@Techstriker1]

A review that doesn't proclaim the game as generally good or bad, but highlights it's strengths and weakness and who might like it. Don't see those very often, well done.

[@Tomatostalin]

That's Rock, Paper, Shotgun pretty much yeah :)

[@vexxhearts]

I feel like this is what reviews should be because everything is subjective and this review tells me everything I need to know

[@7783alfonso]

I think its biggest weaknesses is being open world

[@friggenbozo4495]

THEY ARE THE BEST.

[@entity447b]

I'll say this for Avalanche: their explosions always look great.

[@wotever99ninynine]

agreed, but thats about the extent of it

[@benjaminmenken5693]

Rage 2 is literal eye candy, the combat is addicting and satisfying to the eye along with the colors and the world.

[@theboard4207]

Literal fire

[@durantr]

That was such a helpful video. This is my first time playing and I too am a shotgun guy .

[@joshualegg3750]

I'll keep coming back to Id shooters for that special brand of shotgun crunch. Glad the shooting still looks meaty.

[@Jenema2]

Using the Overdrive ability with the shotgun in this game is pure magic.

[@rockpapershot]

Hello! There's a bit in the video where i talk about the troublesome key bindings for the powers - I've just found an option that let's you instant cast them (without holding down ctrl) which makes it much more keyboard-friendly. So worry not!

[@justprince1]

Care telling what kind of option it is?

[@dewaalvandercolff251]

Thanks for the vid. You saved me from throwing $60 down the drain.

[@rockpapershot]

It just lets you bind powers to single key presses, rather than having to hold ctrl, which was what caused difficulty. You can map them as you see fit - number keys seem to work well.

[@andywilson8415]

This is the one quibble I have with the game, thanks for letting us know! Nice review, personally, I like the world and the empty space. Its not a lot different from a far cry world in that sense.

[@jcgonzalez84]

Thanks for the review man. Seems to me that I should keep doing what I have been doing the last couple of years, wait for a sale of ALL THE CONTENT.

[@ItalianWarchief]

imagine this game with a "Shadow of war" style faction system? Would have been something special. Still gonna buy it tho. Amazing, well written and edited review! GG Rps

[@thebarbaryghostsf]

That's a rad idea.

[@randomguy2518]

Would prefer a shadow of mordor style "nemesis"system,coupled with strategic dismemberment of enemies, that way some chump raider could end up as a cybernetic monstrosity with a grudge against you

[@Cand3rous]

Inspired use of Erik Satie's Gymnopédie No.1

[@TempusFugit78]

More like Gymnopé-DIE amirite.

[@nearperfecthome1043]

Refreshing review, IGN, GAMESPOT could learn a thing or two by watching this review. Thanks.

[@picklelicken]

I really enjoyed your review. You are very good at what you do. Much praise

[@TheArtkaw]

Oddly calming review about blasting enemies with a shotgun.

[@loobkoob]

It's been a long time since I've seen a review (print or video) from a gaming organisation that's really resonated with me. I have a select few review channels I follow who I feel I've got a "rapport" with, and whose experiences I know I can relate to how I'll personally feel about a game. This review is just excellent, though. I feel like it shows and tells me all the things I need to know to form my own opinion of whether I'll like the game or not. It doesn't tell me whether I should like the game or not - that's for me to decide - it just highlights the things I should consider. I appreciate the mention of other games as frames of reference, too. I haven't played every game meniioned in the review, but being able to relate things back to the games I have played is very useful. While games should be reviewed on their own merits to some degree, they don't exist in a vacuum, and it only makes sense to bring up comparisons to other games as reference points. Anyway, thanks for reading my review of the review.

[@Tomatostalin]

Beautifully put together.

[@dasschnauzer]

Boy, you REALLY like the shotgun. :)

[@rockpapershot]

I wasn't lying!

[@valiroime]

It's in the name... Rock, Paper, SHOTGUN.

[@vexxhearts]

You earned a sub for this type of review we need more reviews like this instead of “7.5 too many explosions”

[@b1zzler]

I think avalanche did a fantastic job with this game. Yeah there's basically no story at all, but the combat is just so damn fun, it really makes up for the lack of story.

[@adult484]

Excellent in-depth review. Thanks the reviewer

[@jla_thinks_that_handles_suck]

Damn this was a pristine fine and well expressed review. No blind bashing nor blind praise. You mentioned the games strengths and what is appealing to certain types of players aswell as its weaknesses and why they might hinder the expirience. I liked the relations made to other games, they give multiple perspectives and gives you an idea of what you can find in Rage 2 that you liked/disliked in other games. Again, very well done review, and i am thankful for the KZbin Recommandation that led me here. Im sure i'll check this channel out more often.

[@rockpapershot]

Thanks for the kind words. The worry is that it looks like fence-sitting if you don't have a raging take either way, so pleased there's still an appetite for this.

[@hitthecouch]

Solid review. I don't watch a ton of them, but thanks for pointing out the cons of m&kb vs using a gamepad in this game. Also, minimizing the bias.

[@markhaiko]

OMG, a Rage 2 review from a Game Journalist that isn't biased and that doesn't want a good story. Thank you. A lot of people just say "Story bad" Thank you.

[@JZStudiosonline]

The worst types of games for me aren't the ones where you can tell pretty immediately that the story sucks. Then you just focus on gameplay. The worst types for me are the ones where they seem like they could be something interesting, and some games even make the "story" the forefront, constantly interrupting gameplay. Alan Wake... and for some people Twin Fal... I mean Deadly Premonition you play for the story despite gameplay. Metal Gear you play for the gameplay because fuck trying to make sense of it, and in MGSV's case, it's not even finished. Having a story that could be good but isn't is just always disappointing.

[@unkn0wnace]

You act like its not a valid criticism. If there is no good story in a game then it just becomes repetitive.

[@jeffreywarf]

Literally everyone is biased. There's no such thing as a non biased review.

[@markhaiko]

@@unkn0wnace What I mean is that they give a 5/10 or 3/10 just because the Story isn't the focus. Like, it's an ID game, what do you expect?

[@markhaiko]

@@jeffreywarf Yeah, there isn't. What I mean is that he actually looks into the different parts of Rage 2, instead of focusing on the story being ID level.

[@Okovburkan]

I would like to make a confession... I ADORE this freaking game. Never EVER I had so much fun with a combat mechanic like in this one. I already clocked the game twice with every single nook and cranny found. As a whole, I don't really like open world games and I'm burning out on them pretty fast. This one...just clicked with me in so many ways. Every con said here is true however. Incredible combat and MEH world. I wished there would be more combat, more action. Exploration is kind of dumb outside the needed Arks for the powers. On a several occasions I was like YEAH, MORE, GIMME....and my gf was like "wtf is wrong with you?" as I cackled manically, while making the poor goons into a pool of giblets. Fines, at it's finest. I hope this game sells reasonably well, I need something like this in my life, lol!

[@thebarbaryghostsf]

The end of this game, should have been the end of the first Act. The story should have taken you to all of the major locations on the map. There's tons of places you can visit, that have nothing really going on there at all.

[@overdrive7349]

I felt like the story was rushed. I know it's not the type of game for a good story, but for an awesome concept like Rage is, it deserves a good story.

[@s.t.s5614]

What draws me in is that this game looks fun. Isn't that what games are for? To relax and have fun.

[@rockpapershot]

Absolutely. I just wish the energy of the combat could spill into the wider world. But there's loads here to keep you on a steady drip of fun.

[@SultanofSmash]

I'd say that depends on what type of experience you're looking for. This game reminds me a lot of the Far Cry series, an open world power fantasy with uninteresting stories and relatively bland worlds/exploration--one that I personally find endlessly boring since Far Cry 3. The combat here does look enjoyable, but I'd rather play a game like Doom 2016 where that strength can be properly tailored. If you aren't taking advantage of the open world, why go through the trouble of designing it and bloating the game?

[@DuckRotation]

Cart Life wouldn't have been a good game if it was about relaxing and having fun, but in this context I agree.

[@belldrop7365]

That's like saying food is only for having toothaches and gaining obesity. While others probably love that type of food, that's not at all what food is for.

[@s.t.s5614]

I see the points brought up. I love story driven games and puzzle games. I look for games to become immersed in and enjoy sinking hours into a rich world with wonderful characters. But sometimes...I just want to gib some NPCs and remember the good old days of FPS games.

[@Spleemce]

that zen bit

[@rockpapershot]

Ha. I'm a sucker for slow-mo and classical music.

[@thebarbaryghostsf]

It's a tradition that dates back to the original Doom. :D I discovered the joy of crouching with a shotgun, at a young age.

[@Tamed_Delirium]

new to the channel so I dropped by a sub and a like. amazing video and review, keep up the good work!

[@w.ericclark8759]

Best review I've seen of this game, hands down. Loved playing through this game, but the reviews don't really capture the essence of the game very well. This review is THE review of Rage2.

[@Dragneelfire]

I like this channel ! First time here and I think he is making a honest review with the good and bad stuff ! I will subscribe.

[@VeddeRob]

Best review yet. Straight to the point and informative. New subscriber. It is refreshing for a reviewer to hit on all points, quickly and not have 100 stupid ass analogies along the way, like you know who.. Thank you and keep it up.

[@harleydavis9458]

VERY good review man. Well-writen, well-made, and actually fun to watch. I've been playing Rage 2, and omg I love it. It's a good example of, for one, how the old-fashioned run n' gun is still a fun as hell genre when done right, and two, how easy it is to appreciate good weapon design. I simply LOVE this shotgun. Just when you think id, or anyone for that matter, can't make a shotgun more satisfying other than by dint of being a shotgun, this shotgun pushes the standard of a what it means to be a good shotgun, cranking the satisfyee-ness to 11.

[@rockpapershot]

Good to meet a fellow shotgun fan. Glad you liked the review.

[@markcantu8876]

Excellent use of Erik Satie. Probably the best use of his composition I’ve ever seen/heard Edit: also a really good review, as usual

[@rockpapershot]

Ha, thanks. I used a bit of Strauss in our first Rage preview and it still makes me smile, so wanted to repeat the trick. Not all games look so good when you crank down the speed.

[@PolarfuchsMusicFav]

Really good review!

[@rockpapershot]

Thanks so much!

[@cringebucket6919]

15:03. I definitely get this feeling with a lot of open world games and the only one that I can think of that motivated me to keep playing is borderlands 2’s endgame system. I think rage 2 could really get some good ideas from that by including new harder enemies once u beat the main story. Anyways I loved the review 👍

[@robinwells5343]

Great video. Luckily I'm approaching this game as a huge fan of doom 2016 and all old fashion shooters so I think I'll be pleased

[@Cheesepuff8]

Rage was always about open world but it would be interesting if ID worked alone to make a linear "spinoff" since that's what they do best, I was hoping that there would be more linear sections in Rage 2 than it sounds like there is

[@juvenilegolden]

Great review

[@sandman4663]

I’m hoping that by tonight @ midnight when the game drops, the Devs will have changed/tweaked a bit more of the gameplay to improve those elements that you said were lacking. Definitely enjoyed your review! I went ahead and pre ordered the delux edition of the game, from what I’ve seen this game has some serious potential and already looks like a blast!

[@sajethan]

Love RPS YT reviews

[@robozot]

Great overview highlighting the game’s strengths and flaws. I was hoping it’s more Doom than Just Cause, and it certainly looks like it. Thanks!!

[@pengyzin8668]

Are there random encounters and enemies patrols? Nice review tackling the good with the bad I still love it's over the top gameplay even if the story Is short.

[@rockpapershot]

You'll find small gangs of enemies by the side of the road, but you can just drive over them. I did find a slightly larger fight between two factions just now, but it was over in seconds.

[@choosecthulhu]

That gravity shot is so satisfying I need a post-shot smoke.

[@chocoholix2180]

This guy knows how to have fun!! He doesn't play it like a covershooter with weird guns, he found some cool combos that I would love to try

[@DerHirni]

Really well written review!

[@liddz434]

Great review! I picked it up over the weekend and I'm absolutely loving it! Even convinced my mate to go out and buy a copy of because of how much I talked it up. I love the colour pallete, the sound effects and brooding music and of course the combat. The controls I found a little sticky at first but I'm slowly adjusting. This game gets compared to many others and it's like they've chucked Crysis, force awakens, borderlands, doom, destiny and just cause all in together to make a splendid title. I'd highly recommend it if you haven't tried it yet.

[@officialgamerunnerx]

Looks like Doom guy taking a walk in the park.

[@JarricMartell]

Matthew’s a national treasure. That zen bit is very well done.

[@rockpapershot]

That's definitely where we lose 67% of viewers.

[@lancew9351]

How do you feel it compares to the Mad Max game? I enjoyed that game a lot and getting similar vibes from this one

[@SamVimes75]

Great review. This echoed my joys and my concerns. I wasn’t expecting it to be as filled as a recent Assassins Creed game, but the world needed at least a bit more. Honestly, I just picked this up because I’m so hyped for Borderlands 3 that I needed *something* to get my fix besides the 50th playthrough of B2. I like it. Great shooting mechanics, gonzo battles, and a colorful world to fly/drive around in.

[@rockpapershot]

To be fair to it, I much prefer the side activities here to those in Assassin's Creed - it all boils down to shooting, but the enemy types and a few quirky formats keep Rage 2 feeling fresher.

[@LaserGadgets]

Big fan of the first one, you use your car do drive TO the missions, on the way some cool car battles. In Rage 2, you spend 70% of the time driving straight....not much action, just to kill 10 or even less people after getting out of your car. Is just me or does it really suck somehow? I expected more doom, less driving. The free stuff without fights is even worse. So much stuff up your arse, it hurts. I wanna fight for stuff!!

[@masteroftime1703]

Have you used the air vehicle?

[@paulbrown638]

Have you had a chance to play the console versions and compare their performance to PC? The videos I've watched so far (this, and Giant Bomb's Quick Look) have focused on the PC version, but I'll probably be playing it on PS4 and I'd like to know how it measures up on that platform.

[@rockpapershot]

Hi, afraid not. We're a PC channel, so don't get console code. I'm sure our pals at Digital Foundary will have a full breakdown soon, though.

[@moeezS]

How is the enemy AI compared to the first game? The first game was mostly fun because of the different enemy behaviours, but here it just seems like they're cannon fodder. If the enemies had tough AI, then the use of the abilities and powers would be more important rather than resorting to headshot galleries.

[@jtuck8464]

I been playing it on and off for a month now. This review is rather accurate. I did custom map my Kb and mouse setup and once I mastered it wow.

[@williamwright7977]

"anyone underneath is going home in a bucket" 🤣🤣🤣4:02

[@lorrewatkins5925]

Dude you are so funny, I love your humor !

[@rich797win4]

Nice review, but Rambo 2008 was good.

[@sethhowerton1489]

Was definitely entertaining ill give it that

[@rogerjohnson7888]

AWESOME VIDEO !!!!!!!! And I to am new to this game and totally love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@firstlast4516]

Good review, I really wish this game went co-op but at least the road map should be done by the time I find it in the bargain bin when I pick it up :)

[@BergemanKristof]

yep coop , and this would be awesome, now i don't know... seems fun foor 20h and game over cause there no real goal, sandbox needs more players or a lot more to do and to go for

[@Simia-Ex-Machina]

So its an Id shooter with an empty map... great review, still interested in the game but definitely going to wait for a sale or maybe when the game gets more meat in it.

[@evilsanta7424]

Nice review. I'm loving rage 2 cuz it's fun fun fun in the sun sun sun and it's a Much needed break from grinding for merciless and waiting for nemesis.

[@rollog1248]

Amazing you were able to play, no matter what settings 4k or 1080p I only get 15 minutes before crash. My computer specs are good and up to date, makes no sense. And thermals were good so no overheating

[@darkanimecommandersoto9992]

I might have to get this. I love the “super powers” mechanic. Gives the combat much more variety than just shooting. The rest of the game seems solid, too. Played the first game and loved it. The only thing that bothered me about it was the texture pop in.

[@Turco949]

Having to deal with 2-key combos for Nanotrites is my only complaint. Having to use arrow keys for direction ties up my left hand as right is handling the trackball so being forced to use 3+ fingers at the same time ain't practical to say the least.

[@cursedmonkey1033]

Do you HAVE to play it in that Doom style? What if you like stealth or are used to military shooters?

[@Bluehawk2008]

There was an entire town (albeit a small one) in the desert that I didn't even find until after completing the main story.

[@trismugistus]

Yeah, definitely going to wait and pick this up in a sale down the line.

[@nightlock9515]

I disagree with too many of your points so im forced to dislike...But i guess thats what opinions are for. You should've played on a harder difficulty, the upgrades feel more meaningful. I am having an absolute blast with this one. It feels like old school fun, you know what games used to be about.

[@DREADEDuuubGAMING]

IDs gunplay is top tier. Its unreal how satisfying it is

[@nurgspestilence9352]

Seriously the best game review i have seen in ages . Honest to the key points about the game wether positive or negative . Cheers for saving me a quite ridiculous asking price($99.95AU or $129.95 for deluxe) for such a short play time game. It does look like a rinse and repeat game , which is a bit meh for an open world . Again thanks for saving me money :D

[@WolfsGamingBlog]

For the first few seconds I thought I was watching gameplay from Mad Max :D

[@eternalvigor1190]

The dart gun is so cool lol

[@Perjoss]

1:31 that was a nice explosion!

[@solarneddy]

You had me at shotgun

[@TooMuchFknPain]

Ah, yes. The Zen of catapulting people. I know it well. I entered a similar Zen being a level 99 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey and fully powered Spartan Kick.

[@thebarbaryghostsf]

Yeah that was an addicting mechanic lol.

[@neil340]

6:20 nice gore effect, but very sad that it doesn't affect any of the walls/floors around it

[@pavlotverdokhlib7627]

Sounds decent, but 10 hours for main story is a bit much of an ask for a full-price 80 CAD. I think I'll wait until I build my new rig in the winter. By then a "complete" edition should be available for a more reasonable price.

[@Khosmik]

Fun tip If you use the void granade and the force palm slap ability just at the right time (frame perfect) (void granade needs a person or object) you will sling shot at moch 20 in a random direction. I've only managed to do it a couple of times now but god dam is it funny

[@oscarvanderschaaf8975]

I'm buying this anyway, but the world feels a bit empty...Is there enough to do / collect / loot?

[@bassemb]

Looking at this, I'm reminded of Bulletstorm, which is a good thing.

[@bassemb]

@Russell Aaron Me too! I still hum the main menu music even, it was so good

[@Sixstringman]

1. First Blood 2. Rambo 2008 3. First blood part 2 4. Rambo 3

[@MrTeepoism]

I cant see the map at all neither no other option my console is xbox one s what should I do help plz ???

[@asdfjklo124]

I really wonder often what the hell QA is doing before launch of so many games, when so many people agree after launch about what needs to be improved, regularly coming up with big issues that should have been addressed much earlier!

[@thebarbaryghostsf]

QA isn't just one person. It's a part of a larger development process. A lot of things get brought up by QA, that get waived by production or designers. You can't always blame QA for bugs making it through to a final product. You'd be amazed how many severe issues get reported that get waived through release certification.

[@Alcadior]

The racing and cars were way better in rage 1 but the gunplay in this game is glorious. i love this series idk why people really had a problem with it.

[@stevenjankowski1616]

I'm a huge fan of ID software since the day's of quake 2 and so on, I can say I'm extremely excited for this game, I love Bethesda, Id software games, and this game looks amazing !!

[@BillyLions222]

What is the song playing at 7:20 ?

[@sting7789]

I bought my deluxe edition i am going to enjoy it at 12:01am. I will do everything and cant wait for the more weapons and abilities come expansion time. Walker seems like a character fitted for a Marvel Ultimate Alliance game.

[@tauwruck6670]

NPCs will be going home in a bucket? *I’m sold.*

[@armandoocampo8054]

Cowardice is forgiven and encouraged. Loved that line

[@tepuitorupop3213]

Hope they mod this sad initial version thanks for your work good job

[@jean-marcfueri6678]

Love the voice and the humour. I'd probably listen to that guy even if he was reviewing toilet paper. Joke aside great work, pleasure to listen to such a great reviewer.

[@rockpapershot]

Thanks so much! Please do check out our other reviews.

[@Blackfox13x]

I don't know why they picked control, first thing I did was bind focus to a spare mouse key and I found it fine afterwards

[@josephackerman9068]

You said keyboard action was cumbersome. I use an XBOX 360 controller on my PC. Did you try out any controllers for this game?

[@nugdam8758]

He said he did

[@rockpapershot]

I played with an Xbox One pad and mouse/keyboard - I found an option to map skills to single keys. Not sure how I missed it first time round. Still, I think the controller is better for stitching powers together fluidly...

[@josephackerman9068]

@@rockpapershot Thanks!

[@Uebelkraehe]

This game is surprisingly fun if one takes it for what it is, namely a really good shooter with some traveling between shootouts.

[@CeliriaRose]

Very much sounds like a fun game that I will just wait and buy down the road once it's discounted a bit either in a complete bundle or at least at a price when I can more reasonably get it and the upcoming DLC.

[@adamday4283]

I bet they got that vortex ability idea from apocalypse mod in Skyrim.

[@matpoliquin]

I would have bought it now if it had online COOP like in Rage 1 and also a PvP mode. Maybe they will add it as DLC?

[@trblemayker5157]

I'm glad the combat looks satisfying as heck. Way more satisfying than Far Cry's.

[@hitmonkey4726]

yeah, but Far Cry emphasize more on stealth IMO. There's nothing more satisfying than clearing an outpost without getting detected.

[@trblemayker5157]

@@hitmonkey4726 Stealth is optional but most of the time you'll be shooting stuff. Which is probably something Ubi didn't care about at the time.

[@sarimshabee2824]

Yeah honestly after playing far cry I’m just not the type to want stealth in first person Even though I like some AC games

[@sumbitsh7343]

far cry 2 is the only one that feels like a good challenge juggling all the enemies health treatment and rusting guns

[@DieRejctor]

I ended up binding Ctrl to a mouse button, made life a bit easier

[@Chronospherics]

I think it's silly to suggest that the open world environment offers little to the game. I appreciate that the best moments are in these more, linear areas that are close quartered, but the open world design offers the freedom to take your own path. I appreciate that this is a different game to Doom, because of it's open world setting.

[@rockpapershot]

Like I say in the video, I appreciated the ability to tackle the campaign in any order and to go off hunting for the upgrades, but it's just a shame they never found a way to translate the action to the wider canvas of areas outside the self-contained arenas. I'm not sure what the solution is - more vehicle combat, some aerial dogfights, perhaps - or more things hidden off beaten track (if it doesn't ping up as an icon on the map, it's not worth visiting, sadly). By the end of the game I just saw it as dead space between the action beats I was looking for...

[@Chronospherics]

@@rockpapershot Thanks for the reply, sorry for saying your thoughts were silly. That does make sense, but I guess that's okay if that dead space is enjoyable unto itself? In Just Cause, the wingsuit offers a movement system that provides players with their own, emergent challenges. 'How long can I keep paragliding, can I skydive down that mountain? What happens if I steal that Ferrari and drive off that ramp?' perhaps that type of thing is what's missing here to fill the dead space. Driving in Rage, serves a largely utilitarian purpose (to get the player from A to B) while in Just Cause, movement unto itself, is a game mechanic. Rather than being linear, perhaps Rage just needs to craft move of an identity in its open world, and its open world traversal gameplay?

[@rockpapershot]

It's a 'different strokes for different folks' situation. My personal 'sandbox' tastes lean more towards games which use that space to escalate things - seeing how long you can survive police chase in GTA or RDR - for example. In Rage the action never spills out of the activity icons on the map. Of course, once they add giant sand worms (as part of the roadmap) maybe there will be a bigger/better world threat.

[@darthmalgus3043]

Can you customise the character? Like skin colour?

[@darthmalgus3043]

Aaron Tyler Why you saying it like that for? Just wanted to play as a character that looked more like me, but it’s first person anyway so it doesn’t really matter then.

[@darthmalgus3043]

anvb5a1 Can you customise the character? Like skin colour?

[@darthmalgus3043]

Aaron Tyler Um...I’m not new to the FPS genre, and actually quite a few FPS games have character customisation, Far Cry 5 and Cyberpunk 2077 being some of them. Guessing you’re new to gaming as a whole?

[@djgizmoe]

I'm enjoying it way more than recent Far Cry offerings and Ghost Recon Wildlands, and I liked those just fine. I so wish you could combine this combat with Fallout Vegas style storytelling. Totally a no-brainer if you find it on sale.

[@Clorox13]

What’s the song that plays at 7:05

[@321seb]

fantastic review format! once all the free dlcs been released ill probably give this a bash. it wasnt amazing, but i enjoyed the first one, just always thought it took itself a little too seriously. this looks like dumb explodey fun and sometimes thats all i want from a game, to do flashy bullshit and turn my brain off.

[@GodsSoldier2]

This game was so much fun to play. Im actually, currently, doing another playthrough on pc

[@DaveBarrack]

Gah. This 1080p video looks better than what I'm natively getting on my PC thanks to the aggressive resolution scaling the games uses to keep the framerate up. I might actually be time to consider upgrading the rig. I've been using the same one for... damn. Almost 6 years now. Threw some extra RAM in it and a second video card, but the Core i7 4790K and SLI 980ti's aren't quite cutting it anymore. The game's super playable, just not with everything cranked up.