Metal Gear Rising is title that took me several attempts to really get into. Despite the combat having many of the things I look for in an action game the way the whole game comes together didn't exceed for me. As someone who has played and replayed many similar titles like God Hand, Devil May Cry, God of War, Bayonetta, MGR almost feels a bit lacking for me. Having to pause the game to weapon switch and giving up half your main weapons moveset in the process, a bloated movelist with little difference or real utility, and the Zantadsu mechanic being little more than a quick-time event with flashy visuals make repeat playthroughs very repetitive and almost boring with how few options there are.