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God Of War: Ascension vs. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

Ben-Dutka 53 Comments

It's an interesting comparison, don't you think? Which will be the better action game in the first quarter of 2013?

Platinum's Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance hits in February while God of War: Ascension drops in March, and action aficionados everywhere are likely intrigued by both. But in your estimation, which will end up being the superior hackin' experience?

Perhaps it's safe to assume the following: Ascension will have better overall polish and production values, as that's precisely what the franchise is known for. On the flip side, Revengeance might appeal more to the hardcore fighting fanatics, as it might be more complex and feature a stiffer learning curve. After all, Platinum was responsible for one of this generation's deepest, most intricate and most demanding combat mechanics, which was found in Bayonetta .

But this all depends on your definition of "best action game," right? For some, it's more about accessibility and those super high production values, while others place all their eggs in the complexity basket; i.e., "I want to spend my life learning these combos and only then will I get the requisite satisfaction." Then again, what about story? It usually isn't the biggest factor in such a genre but it can certainly have a positive or negative impact on the overall quality of a game. Me, I'd give the edge to Ascension just because I've never been all that impressed with any of Platinum's narratives. But Ascension might feel a tad empty, too.

So what do you say?

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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Demo Arrives Next Week

Ben-Dutka 17 Comments

So let's say you've been intrigued by what you've seen and heard, but you're just not convinced about spending the money. I understand.

That's where demos help save the day. Having a playable sample available before a game is actually released is a privilege veteran gamers could've only dreamed about twenty years ago. Talk about awesome!

So take advantage- Konami has announced that a demo for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance will be available next week on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Marketplace. You will check out some action from the first chapter of the fast-paced adventure and of course, you'll be introduced to the protagonist, Raiden. No, it isn't the stealth-oriented adventure of a Metal Gear Solid but then again, it isn't supposed to be; it's a spin-off and developer Platinum Games definitely knows their action. They know action well .

So when January 22 rolls around, feel free to check it out; demos are free, after all. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is scheduled to land on store shelves for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on February 19.

Related Game(s): Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

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Raiden Faces A Mammoth Boss In Metal Gear Rising Gameplay

Ben-Dutka 24 Comments

Platinum Games knows how to make a slam-bang action extravaganza, as evidenced by Vanquish and Bayonetta .

Therefore, Raiden's dicin' and slicin' couldn't be in better hands. Here's a look at the legendary ninja facing down a mammoth boss in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance , and it appears to be quite promising.

No, it's not "Metal Gear Solid" but Kojima has made it clear in the past that it's not supposed to be; this is a spin-off. If you're waiting for the stealth/action approach, you should be looking forward to Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes . But for action aficionados, this title looks particularly compelling, and it could end up being one of the most accomplished games of 2013. Raiden is wicked capable in more ways than one, and the combat appears to be fast and absolutely furious.

What do you think?