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Rule of Rose

Rule of Rose trades zombies for a pack of sadistic children, but its compelling premise and creepy atmosphere only partly make up for the mostly bland gameplay.

News & Features

  • Rule of Rose canned down under

    Rule of Rose publisher cancels game release for Australian/New Zealand markets following similar move in Europe.

    • Posted Nov 27, 2006 10:04 am PT
  • Rule of Rose Euro release cancelled

    505 Games pulls controversial horror game "following discussions with retail and publishing partners."

    • Posted Nov 24, 2006 1:40 pm PT
  • 505 Games responds to furor

    Publisher hits back at calls by the mayor of Rome and European justice commissioner who called to ban Rule of Rose.

    • Posted Nov 17, 2006 11:48 am PT

Latest GameSpot Updates

Type Headline Date
News Rule of Rose canned down under Nov 27, 2006
News Rule of Rose Euro release cancelled Nov 24, 2006
News 505 Games responds to furor Nov 17, 2006
News Mayor of Rome seeks Rule of Rose ban Nov 14, 2006
Review Rule of Rose Review Sep 22, 2006
Preview Rule of Rose First Look Sep 20, 2006
Screens 154 new screens Sep 19, 2006
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Player Reviews

  • clicketyclick

    One of the rare titles with a story so phenomenally told that it can carry the show, despite poor gameplay. Continue »

  • alechair

    Not the best horror game, not the worst. Not a RE or a SH clone either. Worth to take a look. Continue »

  • Wii93

    While the story really is too disturbing-and beautiful-to go untold, it does have its share of flaws.

    True score: 6.6 Continue »

  • akhorahill

    Although it clearly benefited from a very good technical team, Rule of Rose sinks due to poor design choices. Continue »

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  • Rank:
    3,040 of 53,842
    PS2 Rank:
    424 of 3,413
    Tracking:
    938 Track It»
    Wishlists:
    523 Wish It»
  • Number of Players:

    1 Player

  • Top 5 User Tags:
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