RYL: Path of the Emperor

 PC
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 105 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 92 out of 105
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 105
  3. Negative: 6 out of 105
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  1. CaseyFreeder
    May 5, 2005
    7
    Well although it's unpolish and sometimes there are bugs.. I can still say that this game is fun. I just wish that the developers will fix this problem. because I think that they have a promising game in their hands. So pls fix some of the problems. Another server maybe or a good new game patch
  2. MannyG.
    Jun 25, 2005
    6
    Huge ad campaign. Some board of investers obviously have faith in Planetwide games and Ryl. Major $1 Million cash prize in a tournament starting July 1st to May 2006. Big world, player-owned housing, tons of crafting, loads of pseudo-twitch action PvP combat, and tons of normal PvE quests. But hey, guess what? All this would be a whole lot sweeter if the core game wasn't so completelyHuge ad campaign. Some board of investers obviously have faith in Planetwide games and Ryl. Major $1 Million cash prize in a tournament starting July 1st to May 2006. Big world, player-owned housing, tons of crafting, loads of pseudo-twitch action PvP combat, and tons of normal PvE quests. But hey, guess what? All this would be a whole lot sweeter if the core game wasn't so completely average and blah. Don't sugar coat it folks. Leave that to the marketing people.… Expand
  3. VincentLammy
    Jul 5, 2005
    7
    I like the game the graphics and the sound its fun to play. What I didnt like is the community especially the GM's that has the higher level. There is one GM that I asked If I join his guild When he learned that I'm in the small level he told me to "F**k off" geez that is rude! Anyway in overall I like the game. Im just avoiding rude GM's
  4. MarcDoyle
    Aug 27, 2005
    5
    Because of a suspected manipulation of our voting process with respect to this game, the text of the reviews entered prior to August 20, 2005 have been removed, but the scores associated with those suspicious reviews have not been factored out of the user rating (above). When considering whether to play/purchase this game, please take this voting anomaly in mind and do not count on thatBecause of a suspected manipulation of our voting process with respect to this game, the text of the reviews entered prior to August 20, 2005 have been removed, but the scores associated with those suspicious reviews have not been factored out of the user rating (above). When considering whether to play/purchase this game, please take this voting anomaly in mind and do not count on that particular user tally.… Expand
  5. GarnettLopez
    Apr 25, 2005
    7
    Hey based on the review im reading, this game is running for the one the best MMO's here in metacritic. Well im playing the game too. but I really didnt put my time into it. Cuz im playing other MMO games too. But maybe because of all the reviews that I see, It's enough for me to know that this game is nice and exciting. I will give it a try ok...

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#24 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
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#68 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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Metascore
50

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 21
  3. Negative: 7 out of 21
  1. GamerFeed
    70
    Anyone looking for something a little different from the average MMO, and most especially anyone holding onto that last thread before reinstalling "Diablo II" should do themselves the favor of checking out RYL. It has its share of graphical and server issues, but it includes the most important element of the game formula: fun.
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  2. PC Gameworld
    64
    A good game for PvP play, but thoroughly underwhelming in all other areas. Not a game worthy of monthly fees.
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  3. GameZone
    70
    Risk Your Life may be right for you, but if you have a low frustration threshold you might want to look elsewhere. The initial learning curve is steep.
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