"Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance" Basics Quiz

Answer: Because his codename is Japanese for "thunder and lightning"

This is explained in a codec call later in the game, and Raiden says he goes by that name rather than his real name based on advice given to him by Solid Snake at the end of "Metal Gear Solid 2". One of Raiden's quote from "Metal Gear Solid 4" reflecting this is "I am lightning, the rain transformed."

Answer: False

In their first battle, Raiden slices off one of RAY's arms by throwing it in the air, then leaves, believing the machine to be destroyed. It announces its survival later by bombarding Raiden with several missiles. Its remaining arm is then severed, but it is still alive and throws Raiden into a clock tower. Raiden then runs down the tower, onto the RAY, then slices it in half by running down its back with his sword.

Answer: Throwing knives

Despite using them in several scene in the game, Raiden can not actually use any throwing knives in gameplay. Most secondary weapons throughout the game are found in red boxes scattered throughout the chapters.

Answer: Both were child soldiers

The purpose of Mistral's character in the story is to act as something of an alternate version of Raiden, had he not overcome his PTSD. Mistral is not Liberian; she mentions that she is half Algerian and half French.

Answer: Fox Blade

The Fox Blade is downloadable content. It is based on the sword that Grey Fox wielded in "Metal Gear Solid" and "Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes". It has a chance to instantly cut an enemy, even with normal attacks.

Answer: Deactivate his pain inhibitors

Raiden feels that he must embrace pain so he can become stronger, so he allows an enemy cyborg to impale his chest. At first, he does not react at all, but upon having his pain inhibitors deactivated, he screams in pain, then uses the anger from that to attack all the enemies.

Answer: Muramasa

The sword is named after a legendary Japanese sword-smith who was apprenticed to the more well-known Masamune. Unlike Raiden's blade, Sam's is colored red.

Answer: EXCELSUS

Despite contradicting the previously established definition of a Metal Gear, Metal Gear EXCELSUS is still considered to be one. The large quadrupedal mech comes equipped with twin blades and plasma cannons.

Answer: Solidus Snake

Both Armstrong and Solidus were politicians who wanted to free the world of any control. Both abused child soldiers for their own means. Both even used the phrase "Sons of Liberty" when describing their plans for bringing down the government.

Answer: He returns to the battlefield to fight

Raiden is seen being approached by a gang of cybernetic thugs, and he then reveals his new sword and prepares to fight. His eye glows red, which suggests that he has embraced his alternate persona of Jack the Ripper.