id's Rage: Flawed, Flat, But Occasionally Fun
Conclusion
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We then sat down and had a calm discussion on the base principles of the universe
Ultimately, Rage feels like a missed opportunity. The racing component isn't deep or strong enough to carry the title on its own, the plot is nearly nonexistent, and the combat, while good, isn't head and shoulders above other games in this genre. That leaves graphics as the game's greatest distinguishing factor, and while they're gorgeous, graphics alone aren't enough to make it compelling at its current price point.
We'd recommend waiting at least a few weeks before buying the game, even if you think it sounds fantastic. id has already released a patch to add more graphics adjustment options and both AMD and Nvidia are working on driver-side optimizations. The screen tearing, texture flickering, pop-in, and uneven performance aren't enough to kill the game's visuals, but they're significant enough to be a constant low-grade irritant.
