![]() ![]() If you have played games like Devil May Cry, Ninja Gaiden or indeed previous Platinum Games hit, Bayonetta, you will know what to expect from Revengeance. It’s not the deepest or most engaging story I’ve seen in a game, but it does provide ample of excuses for running around and cutting enemies into bacon thin strips. In typical Metal Gear tradition the plot involves lots of talk about war economy and politics, but Raiden’s main concern is saving some orphans from a very tragic fate. Raiden is now working for a private military company called Maveric Securities and comes to blows with Desperado Enterprises who seem to have their own agenda. Storywise the game is set four years after the events of Metal Gear Solid 4. ![]() Just give one of Raidens’ comrades a call while inside a cardboard box to hear their opinion on a highly advanced cyborg ninja hiding from enemies in a box. Raiden can sneak up on enemies for a ninja kill and skulk about in a cardboard box if you wish, but this is not what the game is about and attempting to play it like Raiden is Snake will just end in tears. ![]() The first thing to realize about Revengeance is that if you are expecting stealth based gameplay like you are used to in the Metal Gear Solid games then you are in the wrong place. This would have been the end of the story if it wasn’t for Platinum games, developers of Vanquish and Bayonetta stepping in and offering their services. Unfortunately the game was cancelled due to the inexperienced team struggling to fully capitalize on the sword based gameplay. His return as a cyborg ninja in Metal Gear Solid 4 did a lot to raise coolness quota and actually earned him a shot at his own game. Raiden’s first appearance in Metal Gear Solid 2 didn’t exactly win the character many fans. ![]()
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