Rage 2 - PS4
Rage 2 blends id Software's intense gunplay with Avalanche Studios' open-world chaos, delivering a colorful, action-packed ride on the PS4.
At a budget price of around €15, Rage 2 offers fantastic, fast-paced combat and spectacular abilities. While the story and open world can feel a bit empty and repetitive, the sheer joy of the combat makes it a great 'turn-your-brain-off' shooter.
Reasons to buy
- Superb and fluid gunplay
- Spectacular Nanotrite abilities
- Very attractive budget price
- Colorful and chaotic game world
Watch-outs
- The story and characters are quite shallow
- The open world can feel empty and repetitive
Intense Combat and Superpowers
The absolute highlight of Rage 2 is its combat. Thanks to id Software's involvement, the shooting feels incredibly smooth and impactful. When you combine this with 'Nanotrite' abilities—allowing you to slam or blast enemies away—you get combat encounters that rarely get old.
A Somewhat Empty Wasteland
While the action is top-tier, Avalanche Studios' open world sometimes disappoints. You traverse the distances between locations in heavily armed vehicles, but the world itself feels a bit barren outside of enemy camps. Unfortunately, side activities tend to become repetitive quickly.
Frequently asked questions
Can you play Rage 2 on PlayStation 5?
Yes, thanks to backward compatibility, you can play the PS4 version of Rage 2 on the PS5, which often results in more stable performance and faster loading times.
Do I need to have played the first game?
No, you don't. While there are a few nods to the original, Rage 2's story stands completely on its own and is easy to follow without prior knowledge.
Where to buy
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