Announced back in 2009 as Metal Gear Solid: Rising, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance almost didn't see the light of day at one point. It took the handing over of the project to Platinum Games in 2011 to turn its fortunes around, and here, four years later we have what could be another Platinum gem.

With Kojima Productions and Platinum essentially joining forces though, is Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance a triumphant addition to the Metal Gear canon, or an abomination that deserves to be fired out of a cannon? Will you warm to Raiden's girly face or long for the return of Snake?

Sharpen up your high-frequency blade and cut into our definitive Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance review to find out.