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[ViewtifulJC]

I am more than halfway through the game and have just discovered those blue item boxes can be opened with blade mode. I have opened none of them.

What have I missed?

There's a Max health in every level in a blue box. The only way to get 200% health is finding them all along with the store bought ones

And you're gonna want all that health for Very Hard

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Oh, I gotcha.

That comes with the Soundtrack for the Limited Edition [and copies from Wal-Mart, I guess].

I'm not sure if they'll start selling that version later on its own, or not.

Well that sucks, anyway thanks.

Edit: welp, at least i found them on youtube.

 

[liquidtmd]

I cant see any game topping this for sheer enjoyment for this year. Seriously.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Yeah, if a game is going to top this in 2013, it will need to literally make me shit myself. If it can do that, I will acknowledge that Metal Gear Rising is not the best game of this year.

But right now, it is.

 

[Satch]

I need to fight Mistral and Monsoon again, back to back, one hundred times.

And I need it to be hard. How hard? Hard as balls.

 

[hey_it's_that_dog]

There's a Max health in every level in a blue box. The only way to get 200% health is finding them all along with the store bought ones

And you're gonna want all that health for Very Hard

Motherfuck. I can just replay previous chapters to get them when I feel like it, right?

 

[Majukun]

so in the final game the boos themes are all in "maniac agenda remix version"?
i find the "normal version" that has leaked early on the internet,superior for pretty much every boss theme.

 

[Ken]

so in the final game the boos themes are all in "maniac agenda remix version"?
i find the "normal version" that has leaked early on the internet,superior for pretty much every boss theme.

Isn't the in game version like a mix between instrumental and then ends in the remixed vocals version?

 

[lush]

Cyborg Ninja/Fox Blade preorder code finally working for Xbox 360.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Motherfuck. I can just replay previous chapters to get them when I feel like it, right?

Yes, but you have to complete the chapter for it to count

 

[goblin]

Okay I will never beat the final boss.

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This is worse than any QTE. I don't know how I should do it this fast...I can't even see where the "line" is when I have to cut those rocks

I marathoned the game on Hard yesterday and didn't have too much trouble with any part until I got to the final boss, where I spent about a half hour stubbornly getting killed by

Spoiler

the metal gear parts that Armstrong throws because I'm terrible at using analog sticks for precision aiming in any game, and the Muramasa drains your Blade Mode really quickly. Then I realized that you can actually just Ninja Run to the side (don't trigger Blade Mode when prompted and just keep running in a direction) and I stomped over him immediately. Went back later and did all the cutting stuff, and successful completion just gives you some health items. He'll do it a few more times in the fight but it's never required to cut all that stuff to beat him.

Edit:

Spoiler

Oh, and if you're having trouble with cutting the buildings then be aware that there's another part of the fight that requires some precise Blade Mode usage later, but it's telegraphed and you should have enough time to get into position once you know what to look for.

 

[Zomba13]

I know he says DEAD ON when he does a Zandatsu

but I keep hearing GET OFF! and It's so much better

Wut? Really?
I can only hear GET OFF!

 

[Majukun]

Isn't the in game version like a mix between instrumental and then ends in the remixed vocals version?

i don'0't know,in europe the game is not out yet,i'ma asking because on youtube now most of the themes added are in this "remix" form,that is quite different from what leaked before the game was out.

 

[hey_it's_that_dog]

Yes, but you have to complete the chapter for it to count

Good to know, that would have been my next question.

 

[The perfect Dark]

Sry I don't get it. I can't beat him. Imo they fucked it up with this stupid *****
No spoiler. You all have to see it for yourself. It's just....no......no....no.

 

[Satch]

so in the final game the boos themes are all in "maniac agenda remix version"?
i find the "normal version" that has leaked early on the internet,superior for pretty much every boss theme.

I remember the lyrics in the Mistral theme were different from what made it into the final game. Something about "burning up in the atmosphere," and that isn't said at all on the official soundtrack.

 

[XxSlasherMcGirkxX]

Is there no ability to run on walls. I know they showed in trailers before. Did it get cut?

 

[Himself]

Ok i must be doing something incredibly wrong. Im foghting the lad wolf and getting demolished partly due to the horrendous camera and partly due to the fact that i havent figured out the parry system to yet. So you hold the direction toward the enemry and press square, correct? Now do you do this when the red light flashes or just when the attack is about to land? It seems to vary and i cant figure it out.

 

[V_Arnold]

The story is quite awesome, btw.
And it manages to do social satire better with 2-3 good talks than DmC ever managed to do in its whole. Weird.

I was expecting Bayonetta-style of crazy, but this is much more sharp, more focused. Like a blade.

 

[Carbonox]

Is there no ability to run on walls. I know they showed in trailers before. Did it get cut?

Yeah it was removed.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Ok i must be doing something incredibly wrong. Im foghting the lad wolf and getting demolished partly due to the horrendous camera and partly due to the fact that i havent figured out the parry system to yet. So you hold the direction toward the enemry and press square, correct? Now do you do this when the red light flashes or just when the attack is about to land? It seems to vary and i cant figure it out.

When the attack's about to land. It's easier if you, instead of holding the direction towards the enemy, press the stick in the enemy's direction as you hit the attack button.

 

[Zaventem]

Not mine but i had to post.This is probably one of the worst reviews i've seen.No wonder they're banned from neogaf.

 

[RyougaSaotome]

Played through the first two chapters in the JP version last night. Guys, this game makes me so god damn happy. =')

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Not mine but i had to post.This is probably one of the worst reviews i've seen.No wonder they're banned from neogaf.

Apparently, they're so bad that GAF knows to ban the image?

Played through the first two chapters in the JP version last night. Guys, this game makes me so god damn happy. =')

Seriously. I'm playing this and am like "oh yeah, this is why I liked games."

 

[Himself]

When the attack's about to land. It's easier if you, instead of holding the direction towards the enemy, press the stick in the enemy's direction as you hit the attack button.

OK thats what i figured. But then on some of the ranged attacks, Raiden goes into a defensive stance as i hold toward and square in the time between the red flash and the second or two before the attack actually launches.

 

[Yurt]

I marathoned the game on Hard yesterday and didn't have too much trouble with any part until I got to the final boss, where I spent about a half hour stubbornly getting killed by

Spoiler

the metal gear parts that Armstrong throws because I'm terrible at using analog sticks for precision aiming in any game, and the Muramasa drains your Blade Mode really quickly. Then I realized that you can actually just Ninja Run to the side (don't trigger Blade Mode when prompted and just keep running in a direction) and I stomped over him immediately. Went back later and did all the Zandatsu stuff, and successful completion just gives you some health items. He'll do it a few more times in the fight but it's never required to cut all that stuff to beat him.

Ahaha I can't believe you did that! It's fucking brilliant!

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

OK thats what i figured. But then on some of the ranged attacks, Raiden goes into a defensive stance as i hold toward and square in the time between the red flash and the second or two before the attack actually launches.

Yeah, if you're blocking, then it's just a matter of timing. Blocking means you're doing it too early.

 

[geebee]

Man.. I love the back and forth parries with the larger cyborgs.

 

[Carbonox]

The

Spoiler

L'estrange

weapon is so fucking awesome. Bit OP as well due to its power and range.

 

[Himself]

Yeah, if you're blocking, then it's just a matter of timing. Blocking means you're doing it too early.

OK thanks. Guess ill figure it out. Its not as intuitive as Bayonetta's witch time, but i see the potential.

 

[Satch]

The

Spoiler

L'estrange

weapon is so fucking awesome. Bit OP as well due to its power and range.

It (or at least something like it) needs to be in Bayo2. It needs to be in all action games.

 

[XxSlasherMcGirkxX]

Yeah it was removed.

Which is a shame because the video of Raiden running on walls deflecting bullets and doing a flying swallow like attack sold me on the game. Plus there's quite a few of the enviroments where wall running could be ideal as opposed to being a cheap gimmick.

 

[Ken]

i don'0't know,in europe the game is not out yet,i'ma asking because on youtube now most of the themes added are in this "remix" form,that is quite different from what leaked before the game was out.

Oh, in game the music usually starts out without vocals. It's only in the very last sequence or final minutes of the fight when vocals kick in.

 

[Yurt]

The

Spoiler

L'estrange

weapon is so fucking awesome. Bit OP as well due to its power and range.

It reminds me of the Lunar in NG!

 

[Dr Dogg]

Well after finishing the prologue and first 2 chapters found it to be a bit easy going and nothing too technical and then just finished the Monsoon fight and damn did Platinum turn it up to 11 right there. Despite what I've heard about the short length if the rest is anything as adrenaline pumping as that fight this has a load of replayability for me.

 

[Endo Punk]

My face is melting at the thought of MGR2 on PS4.

 

[Zaventem]

Apparently, they're so bad that GAF knows to ban the image?

No the site that did the review is banned.Type in the name in a post and it gets filtered.

 

[FStop7]

What is the name of the big cyborg who shows up in the beginning? Not Jetstream Sam, the bald one.

 

[InfiniteNine]

What is the name of the big cyborg who shows up in the beginning? Not Jetstream Sam, the bald one.

Sundowner!

 

[super-famicom]

Played through the first two chapters in the JP version last night. Guys, this game makes me so god damn happy. =')

Same here! It's a lot of fun, but my only complaint is the camera. It feels too close and I wish it was pulled back a little. Other than that the game plays really well. I'm rocking the Grey Fox skin, so badass! I wish they put a filter on Raiden's voice when using it so he sounds more like Grey Fox.

Conversations are MGS series quality too. The

Spoiler

sombrero

conversation with Courtney is hilarious!

 

[Kaizer]

Pretty sure I went through like 7 health packs fighting Monsoon lol, dude is tough. Will definitely need to try harder on the next playthrough.

 

[RyougaSaotome]

Seriously. I'm playing this and am like "oh yeah, this is why I liked games."

It's the right combo of crazy story, well directed action cutscenes, music, and gameplay that actually matches the craziness in the cutscenes. I'm also a huge Metal Gear fan and this is totally living up to my expectations. I'm spending a stupid amount of time listening to codec conversations. >.<

 

[Defunkled]

Trying to get lower than 40 seconds on the first VR Mission is FUCKING infuriating. Lowest I've gotten is 41 seconds. It ENTIRELY depends on what attack the Gekko decides to use. Nothing I love more than when a game sets it's score times using PURE CHANCE.

 

[ponpo]

I saved up for the Fox Blade but now I think it was kind of OP to buy on my first playthrough, even if it's on hard. Oh well.

 

[Slermy]

My 360 download code just worked. So if anyone else is waiting for their cyborg ninja skin, try now.

 

[The perfect Dark]

Oh god

I did it
I did it
I did it


Oh oh god Oh god.....my hands....

Holy shit

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Oh god

I did it
I did it
I did it


Oh oh god Oh god.....my hands....

Holy shit

Haha, i told you, congrats

 

[maks]

Any high level playthroughs on youtube yet? Who should i search for?

 

[RapidCancel]

My 360 download code just worked. So if anyone else is waiting for their cyborg ninja skin, try now.

Looks like mine finally worked too, awesome!

 

[The perfect Dark]

Haha, i told you, congrats

Beating the last boss is like coming home michaelcaine.gif

It was hard...really hard.
But honestly it's one of the best boss fights I ever saw in a videogame.