Rage 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
The combined development experience of id Software and Avalanche Studios means that the expectations for Rage 2 are incredibly high. Mainly because much of the game’s marketing has leaned into both the first person shooting and vehicle combat the developers are known for.
Though there has been less said about the open world in which all of this violence happens. Luckily, early impressions of Rage 2 and the environments the game takes place in have been very positive.
Twinfinite’s own Jesse Vitelli was able to play the game at this year’s PAX East and described the world as having “so much life and character around every corner it’s hard not to get swept up in just exploring.”
This is in large part a result of the developers making a deliberate effort to stand out among the many other post-apocalyptic settings in video games. One of the main ways they have accomplished this is by choosing to feature a bright color palette with colors that are rarely seen in games like Rage 2.
When creative projects are based on the collaboration of two experienced teams, there is always a danger of one group stepping on the toes of another, but with Rage 2 it seems like id and Avalanche have worked very well together. Both teams seem to have been able to bring what they are good at to the project and masterfully combine them.
Fans now just have to wait until May 14 to experience the fruits of their labor.
