RYL: Path of the Emperor

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 105 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 7 out of 105
  3. Negative: 6 out of 105
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  1. KirkS.
    Jul 9, 2006
    2
    Pretty much sucks. Read teh bottom three reveiws and you get a true idea og what the game is about. No million dollar prize that was canceled after the first three weeks.
  2. KyleB.
    May 11, 2006
    10
    I love this game im always playing it 24 seven from the moment i get home from school to the time i go to sleep and on weekends im on from the moment that i wake up to the end of the weekend.
  3. ThiagoO.
    Oct 10, 2005
    10
    I totally disagree with what has been said by those websites. RYL is indeed one of the hardest games to master but once you do it you will never leave it. I had to stop playing this game because I cant afford paying the monthly fee, so Im playing GuildWars now but everyday I wish I had those few dollars to pay for this game. I've played Risk Your Life for almost 6 months, everyday, I totally disagree with what has been said by those websites. RYL is indeed one of the hardest games to master but once you do it you will never leave it. I had to stop playing this game because I cant afford paying the monthly fee, so Im playing GuildWars now but everyday I wish I had those few dollars to pay for this game. I've played Risk Your Life for almost 6 months, everyday, and you feel so free while playing this game, the wars are so real, the controls are so easy, you wont ever fall asleep while playing. The graphics may not be so good as GuildWars, it may not be so well built as WoW, but its the best on what it has to offer. And you're reading this from someone who cant afford playing it anymore.… Expand
  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. KarateBlackbelt
    Jul 21, 2005
    9
    They game worth every cents you spend on it. Level grinding doesnt spend to much hour just to get on to one level. Soft graphics and sounds. PVP is great, and also the Guild vs Guild is awesome. This game is fun and exciting. One of the best game out there!!! Try it!!
  6. MR.Rating
    Jul 19, 2005
    9
    I gave it a 9 just for me I really enjoy it. I think and I fee that I have a best character in there. Cuz I have a guild with so members on it. It's a good thing that they moved to P2P cuz they fixed all the problems that I had encountered on beta. And hey others are right RYL has a good PvP system.
  7. BrockLuther
    Jul 19, 2005
    8
    I played this game since they have only one server (Iveria) Now they have 2!!! I switch on the other server cuz I think Iveria server is full so that's why they have lags in there. What I really like is their PvP. And even though that I grind on a level up I still have fun especially when being in party.:)
  8. juansebastianblack
    Jul 17, 2005
    9
    this game is one of those underrated games that has the fun and excitement of other top mmorpgs and more. i like the PvP and the auto attack action to it.other mmorpgs are hard to control and hard to level up, RYL is different....the intensity just zooms as you level up !
  9. johneleandre
    Jul 12, 2005
    9
    the game has old skool type kinda graphics but i think it add perfectly to RYL's charm as it is combined with absolute fab 3d effect making the game more realistic in a way.you can even see the clouds in the skies moving.the game is quite refreshing as it combines different elements from other games, a kind of twist uniquely on its own.
  10. EdzDiane
    Jul 7, 2005
    8
    Well It's just like other games... good games... What I look in the game is the graphics and the Quest. i they have a good quest I play the game. RYL has a good quest system the only problem is the lags, sometimes the they the GM has given you the reward but you will see it on your inventory after several minutes upon completing the quest. Still the game is fun thats what I can say.
  11. 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
  12. JohanessCarlson
    Jul 3, 2005
    8
    It's a decent game, with solid graphics, some nice effects and a fun and lively pvp system, custom service is usually quite good and the community is often fun to interact with. It's a good game but its full potential isnt being used and i dont think it will stand up to its competitors in its current state. The $1m contest is guaranteed to generate interest.
  13. 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
  14. liam
    Jun 21, 2005
    9
    fun wise this game seems verry good ,ive only played the beta up to 30 but so far its verry fun .
    controll of your toon helps the emersion factor.the end game seems liek it will be verry fun . only problums i see are possable balence proubms grapics wise its not the best but its not bad .
    on the top settings things appear slightly out    fun wise this game seems verry good ,ive only played the beta up to 30 but so far its verry fun .
    controll of your toon helps the emersion factor.the end game seems liek it will be verry fun . only problums i see are possable balence proubms grapics wise its not the best but its not bad .
    on the top settings things appear slightly out of focus at all times
    much more action feel then most other mmos out there ,verry fast paced and you really must be actively controling your toon for any thing to happen . there is no auto attack and you can jump and side step dodge/side step lets you break and run if nessary or get into a better position .
    over all verry fun . no class feels gimpy and there are many ways to build a toon skill wise .though most seem to go with a cookie cutter build. there seem to be an abundance of respec options and thats verry cool . also transfer to alts seems to be easy with the valut system .
    worth 50 bucks pluss a subscription fee ? not shure about that . but if the survays arnt too painfull i think it will work out just right .    … Expand
  15. MarcusEnriquez
    May 13, 2005
    8
    Only a few things really set RYL apart from other fantasy MMORPGs but I must say they're things it does well. First is the graphics which is stunning, realistic and detailed, push the resolution right up to 1600 x 1200. The weapon system is good too, you can upgrade your weapons and there's a slot system like the one in Diablo. There are hundreds of quests that areOnly a few things really set RYL apart from other fantasy MMORPGs but I must say they're things it does well. First is the graphics which is stunning, realistic and detailed, push the resolution right up to 1600 x 1200. The weapon system is good too, you can upgrade your weapons and there's a slot system like the one in Diablo. There are hundreds of quests that are interesting.The game does have a couple of weak points. There's little variety in character creation, both in the lack of different races, and the few choices in terms of your appearance. The game's ambient sound and background music is also minimal and repetitive. Those aren't the sort of things that are going to drive someone away from a game, however. Not to mention the $1million tourney that will surely drive people to try out the game.… Expand
  16. YnnaMarieTan
    May 13, 2005
    10
    GREAT GAME!
    Ok,I have been playing RYL since the beta version. It is the fastest lvl up games I ever played. The game keeps getting BETTER and BETTER with a new US version RYL Path of the Emperor. I read some of these reviews; those people must have not played the game all the way through, or only played the first release of the game. I would recommend anyone to play this game (which I    GREAT GAME!
    Ok,I have been playing RYL since the beta version. It is the fastest lvl up games I ever played. The game keeps getting BETTER and BETTER with a new US version RYL Path of the Emperor. I read some of these reviews; those people must have not played the game all the way through, or only played the first release of the game. I would recommend anyone to play this game (which I have) if you have the time. Great game!    … Expand
  17. VincentHolsten
    May 12, 2005
    9
    Competing with good MMORPGs around is a tall order for RYL, but I think this one will compete just fine. The graphics are at par with other games. Character creation is really easy and simple and personalized. The interface is fairly simple but new users might need a little more time getting used to it. Thank God for the volunteer guides that are ready to help. I thank PWG too forCompeting with good MMORPGs around is a tall order for RYL, but I think this one will compete just fine. The graphics are at par with other games. Character creation is really easy and simple and personalized. The interface is fairly simple but new users might need a little more time getting used to it. Thank God for the volunteer guides that are ready to help. I thank PWG too for conceptualizing the $1million tournmament. Good luck guys, my hats off to you!… Expand
  18. DanWolfe
    May 12, 2005
    9
    I was completely immersed in the environment, drawn in by the attention to detail and the incredible visuals, as well as very rich sound. I encountered some glitches, but generally the enviroment run smoothly. It
  19. ShannonDelRey
    May 12, 2005
    9
    when i bought the RYL:POTE 60 day card last month i didn't expect the game to be that good coz i just accidentally bought it. Im glad i did coz its one of the more interesting mmorpg that mushroomed this year. I love the game's quests and the pvp is really cool once you get the hang of it,just make sure also if the duel is fair.
  20. NikkoS.
    May 12, 2005
    9
    I enjoyed that I can play for a short period of time and accomplish something. The aren't huge timesinks that make up a great majority of the MMORPGs out there. Exp is not the only thin on my mind. Most of the time I level its because I'm not completing quest, I level because of the use of the skills so I can learn the books that I pick up.. to put the bonus point on theI enjoyed that I can play for a short period of time and accomplish something. The aren't huge timesinks that make up a great majority of the MMORPGs out there. Exp is not the only thin on my mind. Most of the time I level its because I'm not completing quest, I level because of the use of the skills so I can learn the books that I pick up.. to put the bonus point on the requirements of the books to be learned. I enjoy every aspect of the game.… Expand
  21. RaymondBlackwell
    May 12, 2005
    8
    The gameplay is fun fun fun that's what RYL: PotE is all about. No XP loss on death, easy to explore the world by yourself(Yay! I don't need a group to actually experience the game! woot!) The best solo ability of any online game I've ever played, throw that LFG tag in the garbage, this ain't Everquest. Although you can group if you want and many people do it'sThe gameplay is fun fun fun that's what RYL: PotE is all about. No XP loss on death, easy to explore the world by yourself(Yay! I don't need a group to actually experience the game! woot!) The best solo ability of any online game I've ever played, throw that LFG tag in the garbage, this ain't Everquest. Although you can group if you want and many people do it's nice to actually play a game where I'm not forced into grouping just to gain level ups.. Im hooked with this game...… Expand
  22. AlvinAnderson
    May 12, 2005
    8
    I couldn't decide on giving RYL: Path of the Emperor a 9 or 10, I ended up giving it a 9 since this is about as close to perfect as I expect from a mmorpg. With great sounds and graphics it adds to the mood depending on the location you are at. The negatives of this game are so minor it's really pointless to list them. all around this is the game most of us have been waiting for...
  23. KennethSato
    May 12, 2005
    9
    For those not familiar, RYL is an MMORPG and the story revolves around the war between Humans and Akkans (demons)..well all MMORPG are between humans and demons lol. I love the gameplay, you can solo for a few levels, then you have party and join guilds too. THe characters are really interesting and the role playing is good. Every PVP enthusiast should try this game, it's all fun.
  24. NeilHolmes
    May 12, 2005
    9
    As a whole, I'd say that RYL: Path of the Emperor is basically the original, with some differences here and there, and they'll either take a long time to get used to or you'll find them so small that it'll seem just like the first one. The impression I got was just like the first game, hit things, lvl, do a few quests here and there, walk around some more. Since demonsAs a whole, I'd say that RYL: Path of the Emperor is basically the original, with some differences here and there, and they'll either take a long time to get used to or you'll find them so small that it'll seem just like the first one. The impression I got was just like the first game, hit things, lvl, do a few quests here and there, walk around some more. Since demons and humans are lvling together in this game, as in on the same island and everything as friends, I can't see where the PvP will come in, but hopefully it'll be something pretty fun. But ill try challenging some players and see where it leads me and the $1 million tournament is very enticing, imagine being a millionaire by playing a game!… Expand
  25. PhoebeWilson
    May 12, 2005
    9
    This game is inviting and it's very easy to start with the game, perhaps because it's a lot like Diablo II. There were some interesting and often times badly timed bugs, but for the most part I played the game without many problems. Leveling is pretty easy. Play the game at a resolution of 1600x1200 for optimum viewing.
  26. ErwinBryn
    May 11, 2005
    9
    The PvP is nice and enjoyable. I find it fun. There are no "I Win" buttons that make it unfair. The fights aren't over in 2 hits, and I dont spend most of my time mezzed or stunned. I like the skill based system of RYL cuz PvP skills will determine who will win the fight the powerfull your skills are, the more possibility you can win on a fighter with a higher level
  27. RollyKilton
    May 11, 2005
    8
    I played RYL's 14 days free game during beta. The graphics are amazing and beter than any mmorpg out there. I think this game does do something new. I does everything right that other games have done wrong. This is the first game I played that I don't have to grind for level ups. The quest are not that complicated. That's all I can add
  28. JustinNiehen
    May 11, 2005
    9
    RYL is a game with a good balance of pvp and rpg. And it comes along with an active and interesting and attainable questing system..200 by the way, though I still got to see them all. Some say it's got terrible controls but try switching to TPP mode and use the keyboard controls, it's just as good as Guild Wars or WoW movement system.
  29. Timomakinen
    May 10, 2005
    10
    Solo or party? Everyplayer have the option to either go solo or join party...most opts to party at the the beginning but the fun really starts when you get in a 10 person killing group. Also, you can duel anyone, anyplace, just challenge them-but make sure they're not too many levels above you or they will rip your head off.
  30. AliceTaulava
    May 10, 2005
    8
    1.)Graphics: Nothing innovative like WoW but still its very beautifull.
    2.)Sound: Nice
    3.)Interface: Vry intuitive and easy to use and configure
    4.)Combat: Fast and Interesting, boost of level up and the PvP mode is great.
    5.)Quest: Usuall types of quest (kill or collect or deliver then come back to the who give the quest to collect reward) but well Implemented.
    Overall: I like it
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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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