Rage is a video game developed by , released in November 2010 for , in October 2011 for , the , and the , and in February 2012 for . It was first shown as a tech demo at the 2007 and was announced at the . Rage uses id Software's game engine and was the final game released by the company under the supervision of founder .
Rage is set in a near future, following the impact of the asteroid on Earth. Players take control of Nicholas Raine, a soldier put into hibernation in an underground shelter who emerges into the wasteland a century later, and finds himself a wanted man by an oppressive organization known as The Authority. The game has been described as similar to the movie , and video games such as and .
Rage received mainly positive reviews, with reviewers praising the game's combat mechanics and graphics while criticizing the lack of story, characters, and direction. The version, titled Rage: Mutant Bash TV, was released in 2010. A sequel, , was released on May 14, 2019.
The game primarily consists of and driving segments, with the player using their vehicle to explore the world and travel between missions.
Combat is undertaken from a first-person perspective; the player is armed with a variety of upgradeable firearms, as well as a , and -like weapons called "wingsticks" which can be used for stealthy attacks. There are several types of ammunition available for each weapon, to allow the player to further customize their play style. As an example, the crossbow's primary ammunition is metal bolts, but it also can shoot electrified bolts, explosive bolts, and more. There are two standard varieties of enemies: enemies with firearms which will take cover and exchange fire with the player, and melee enemies that will charge the player and attack with melee weapons.
There are a variety of vehicular events for the player to take part in, including races and checkpoint rallies. Racing events may or may not have opponents, and some of them are armed races while others are not. Players can augment their cars with various items and upgrades they can gain by completing events. Rage features some elements, including an inventory system, looting system, and different types of ammo. Players have the option to customize their weapons and vehicles, as well as build a wide assortment of items using collected recipes. Vehicles be used for racing and for traveling from one location to the other with occasional attacks from enemy vehicles. There are side missions and several other minor exploratory elements.