Even though the style of gameplay is one that definitely qualifies as one to try before you buy due to motion sickness, RIGS: Mechanized Combat League is a very enthralling experience that PSVR early adopters should definitely check out.
Rigs: Mechanized Combat League2016
Rigs: Mechanized Combat League
2016 Sony Interactive Entertainment77Good
Playtime
BriefTypically 1 hour
Playable on
Available on
- $19.99
Game modes
- 2–6 players
Details
- Launch
- October 12, 2016
- Developer
- Guerrilla Cambridge
- Publisher
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Themes
Overview
A competitive first-person arena shooter, Rigs: Mechanized Combat League combines mechanized combat with competitive sports to deliver the ultimate sport of the future. In stadiums around the world, teams of pilots engage in blistering gladiatorial matches in large, athletic machines known as 'Rigs'.
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Reception
Press78
Good- Metacritic78from 45 reviews
- OpenCritic77from 29 reviews
RIGS proves that a fast paced multiplayer FPS can be done in VR. It pushes graphical boundaries and creates an impressive sense of presence, in many ways, showcasing the medium’s glorious potential. It’s also a lot of fun to play, if your stomach can handle it.
Rigs: Mechanized Combat League brings fast, intense multiplayer action to the PlayStation VR, but with a few notable caveats. While there was enough variety in the mechs to keep me playing through a full season of matches, the sub-par visuals distract, and big matchmaking issues made online wait times unbearable. It’s fun to play with friends, but try...
With a great range of mechs and intense pick-up-and-play action, RIGS goes to show that PlayStation VR could be great for shooters. The lack of game modes makes it rather light on content, but overall it's a blast.
The atmosphere of cup matches and the hilarious commentary from the announcers adds a real authenticity to matches.