SummaryA highly classified prototype mech was stolen from the allied forces in southern Japan and it's up to you to get it back! Take control of monstrous mechs and brave soldiers. Immerse yourself in detailed 3D battle sequences with an exciting style of gameplay that mixes in-depth strategy and real-time action as you lead the allies to victory.
Rated Tfor Teen
Developer:Konami
Ring of Red
PlayStation 2
Released On:
Mar 12, 2001
Metascore
Generally Favorable
82
User score
Generally Favorable
8.5
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100
Definitely a cut about the rest. Not only is it one of the best console-based strategy games of all time, it also shows a level of quality that is lacking in many PS2 titles.
90
A game that’s easy to get into and fairly simple to play but that’s heavy on both strategy and skill – a rare combination.
User score
Generally Favorable
8.5
79% Positive
15 Ratings
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16% Mixed
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Apr 24, 2022
10
This is a combination of turn based rpg and real time strategy you have to carefully choose your soldiers according to the afw type and see what works best and keep an eye on the time limit during battles, missions can take a long time to finish but it's very addictive once you get used to it, and there's a save option during battles however once charged the save file will no longer exist so to resume a battle always save before leaving this only affect the in-battle save file, i think graphics could be better and the sound quality sounds good, this is an absolute must play PS: the soundtrack during battles for me sounds like a theme in godfather movie "solozzo and tom meeting" and "the hospital scene michael and enzo"
Aug 22, 2023
9
It was a completely forgotten game even when i bought it in a second hand shop, at the end of the PS2 era. I loved it so much! It was way too long imho, the cutscenes in the middle of the fights were uneskippable and i just could not take it anymore. Also, the combat system relied heavily in RNG, and playing it safe was punished, so you had to take risks all the time, which sometimes literally ruined 2 hour longs battles and you had to restart it all. The concept and the style were amazing, but the execution was... problematic. Still, i remember loving it.
80
Fans of anime should rejoice in the story, and those looking for a strategic level game for the PlayStation 2 will no doubt be captivated by this intense title.
80
A solid title, featuring a believable and interesting storyline, plenty of missions to work through, and even good graphics. However, it can get very tedious at times, testing the patience of the most tolerant of gamers.
76
Being time consuming, this game may not be for the passive gamer, but for anyone who is willing to put in the energy, Ring of Red will provide a rich experience filled with both great tactics and a wonderful story.
70
Despite slow and repetitive gameplay and the lack of a compelling story, the premise is cool and the low-tech mech shootouts are tense. Ring of Red will be hypnotically fun to some and sleep-inducing to others; rent first.
67
ROR offers decent strategy elementis and is easy to understand, but the gameplay crawls and may be a turn-off for even the most hardcore strategy buff.
Mar 10, 2023
9
It's one of the best strategy rpg you can play on the PlayStation 2 even if it has some slow time The fights has the one mechanic that makes the Fire Emblem game so fun. It is every time the enemy hits you you count there at tech and dad makes it feels so much more satisfying to survive The battle between you and the enemy when you are looking down on the iron sight slowly watching the numbers Rise while trying to hit them before they hit you so you can make the accuracy and slower. It's so satisfying in amazing. The alternative history plot is very interesting and the characters and maybe not the deepest but they're fun and they have some stories to tell it is the world that is the most interesting part I have 2 criticise to the game the first one is that the animation can take way too long for the foot unit and the text in the battle and The maps can take way too long and you have no saves except for temporary is the last battle took me 4 1/2 hours. the game is absolute worth playing it's a hidden gym and it's amazing and if you have if freeMCboot memory card you can force the game 480p
Sep 3, 2014
9
When it comes to WW2 style (its set two decades after) Mech RPG turn based games, RIng of Red is the best (and only) there has ever been, With an intriguing story and unique combat mechanics at it's disposal, this PS2 strategy game will make you wonder why a sequel never came about. Over the course of about 30 hours of play, you'll build up a team of variious heavy light and melee mechs or AFW's and battle across Japan chasing down a traitor and slowly uncover a larger plot. The combat while appearing simply at first, becomes extremely complex when you have to worry about more then just loading and aiming. Infantry skills, positioning, distance, daylight and special shells all come into play by an hour in and it might take a few play throughs to master this unique system. It's a must play for mech, or strategy enthusiasts.
