Go ninja, go ninja go
Platinum Games’ newest action hit,Metal Gear Rising: Revengeancehas finally dropped, and gamers everywhere are struggling to acclimate to the parry system.
I’ve seen people try to play the game likeDevil May CryorGod of War, complaining that gameplay is too “button mashy,” or that there’s “no dodge button.” Simply put, you’re playing it wrong.
While I have no problem debating the merits of the above franchises in comparison to the wayRisinghandles combat, the fact of the matter is, you’re playingthis gamewrong.
As Siliconera’sKris Kniggeperfectly put it, eventually, I stopped treating it like every other action game out there, andI learned how to play the game. Once you do that, your enjoyment and skill will increase tenfold.
Here are some tips to help you along your way.
Tame non-story spoilers incoming. I’d recommend saving this article if you get stuck, and need a quick reference:
Basics:
Also, don’t be afraid to play these tutorials multiple times, as it took me two to three goes on the zandatsu trial before I finally started to “get it.” To access VR training, press select and choose the VR Missions option after Mission-00.
If you aren’t familiar with the technique, basically it’s the process of slicing through toa blue enemy electrolyte core(always highlightedwith a square red box), and pressing the B or Circle button to grab the core. This is the crux of your success, and some people won’t even use it consistently. That’s a mistake.
Some attacks can’t be parried, and are best avoided by using the ninja run, jumping, and if you need to, the dodge technique (explained below) — but normally, parrying is going to be your key to success in this game.
Learn how to properly parryand you will be fine with most of the encounters inMetal Gear Rising. Try out dodging for sure, as it may help with your style; but just know that it isn’t essential to mastering the game.
you may also lock-on with RB/R2, which is incredibly useful for boss encounters, or hectic fights with four or more enemies.
Advanced:
The “save” function on your codec actually serves a purpose in this regard, as to farm, you need to save the game, then press “restart” as you’re farming to keep your BP and items.
The trick is to use this on larger enemies to instantly start slicing off their limbs, but if you zandatsu properly, you’ll be able to replenish your stock and keep using it. As an added tip, you can equip your fuel cell item, and like the ration-like paste, it’ll automatically kick in.
If you’re up for some extra fun, you can ninja run after the fleeing civilian and slash off their clothes.
To unlock the rest, you need to locate the hidden data storage, ID chips, Men in Boxes, and locate and complete every VR Mission with a top rank.
