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  • Summary: Fight as a soldier. Lead as a general. Rise as a legend. Ryse is an action game that draws gamers into the epic times of the Roman Empire.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 27
  2. Negative: 2 out of 27
  1. Jan 15, 2015
    80
    If you are in the mood to spend a weekend enjoying some graphic ultra-violence with your brain turned off, then Ryse: Son of Rome should make a nice addition to your library, especially if you can find it on a Steam sale.
  2. Oct 30, 2014
    70
    Brutal combat and simple mechanics are the “bane and the boon” of this Action/ Hack 'n' Slash game. Impressive in the beginning, grows weary, though, after some playtime, following Marius Titus’ journey for retribution. The stunning depiction of some territories of the ancient Roman Empire make it an eye candy and the extremely interesting multiplayer co-op feature adds extra play hours, making it a worthy buy.
  3. Oct 14, 2014
    68
    The PC version of the Crytek’s game is coherent with its roots and that’s at the same time a good and a bad thing.
  4. Oct 9, 2014
    65
    While Ryse's production values are amazing, its gameplay is painfully superficial.
  5. Oct 9, 2014
    60
    Ryse is a decent game, given its length, but it's one that is certainly more fun to look at than it is to play.
  6. Oct 9, 2014
    54
    A bad port and a gameplay that wasn't that great even on Xbox One.
  7. CD-Action
    Jan 9, 2015
    40
    It treats players like drooling idiots that expect games to play themselves. [13/2014, p.62]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 190
  2. Negative: 26 out of 190
  1. Oct 11, 2014
    10
    Love this game, something different from usual FPS and 3rd person game. Most games have same/similar story and can be boring. People do sayLove this game, something different from usual FPS and 3rd person game. Most games have same/similar story and can be boring. People do say that Ryse is repetitive but are not all the other games repetitive? E.G shooting enemies in different maps. People are annoyed because of short campaign but like all of the crytek games have short campaigns. Expand
  2. Jul 13, 2016
    10
    I'm a massive classical antiquity buff, fan of Greek/Roman lore. So perhaps that makes me a little biased, however I have to say this game isI'm a massive classical antiquity buff, fan of Greek/Roman lore. So perhaps that makes me a little biased, however I have to say this game is absolutely incredible for it's genre! Having played and really enjoyed other games such as Lord of the rings; this game is likewise amazing. It not only has the best graphics I have ever seen in such a title, but every little detail has been painstakingly molded. It seamlessly transitions from the story to the game-play, the story-line is fantastic, very well acted. Amazing animations. Oh and really enjoyable combat. Then it also has multiplayer.... Cannot fathom why anyone would give it less than 8.. Expand
  3. Aug 5, 2023
    8
    Эпический Hack and Slash пропитанный килотонной кинематографичности.
    Боевая система хоть и не перегружена, но очень эффектная.
    Сюжет же одно
    Эпический Hack and Slash пропитанный килотонной кинематографичности.
    Боевая система хоть и не перегружена, но очень эффектная.
    Сюжет же одно из главный достоинств игры, как и главный её недостаток. Сама же история хоть и не блистала оригинальностью (прим. эпизод с гладиаторскими боями), но внушала, работала и погружала.
    Возможно, в какой то момент, кто-то из производственного процесса посчитал, что крестьянам будет скучно играть в серьёзное произведение и на кой-то притянули сюда фэнтезийные элементы. В самой игре их мало, но на их основе решили склепать концовку. Концовка настолько плоха, что убивает всю мотивацию и логику. Вырежь ты этих божков, дай персонажам (людям) отвечать за свои поступки, то мы могли бы получить настоящее драматическое произведение о преданности, предательстве и зависти. В место же этого всё переложили на совесть богов. Не буду спойлерить, но концовка поражает своей бессмысленностью. Хоть финал и обесценили, всё же сама игра и практически все её аспекты находятся на высоком уровне.
    8/10
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  4. Jun 30, 2018
    7
    Visuals can't hide messy story.
    You start the campaign and this game feels real, visually beautiful, sound is amazing, gameplay with orders
    Visuals can't hide messy story.
    You start the campaign and this game feels real, visually beautiful, sound is amazing, gameplay with orders and fighting feels really awesome, finishing moves are fresh and entertaining with more than one enemy at a time, and the story is longer than expected and fun throughout.
    But if all the presentation and gameplay feels better than any previous attempt at a game like this, the story has been done a million times, especially in Roman times which makes the game feel more generic than ever, especially for a game that is coming out with the console... just wanna show it's capabilities and done.
    Multiplayer actually has lots of depth but too much grind and repetition for my tastes.
    In a discount price, definitely a buy.
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  5. Apr 7, 2022
    7
    Amazing graphics, superb voice acting, epic settings (when you act as the commander) and the cut-scenes are beautifully animated. Very linearAmazing graphics, superb voice acting, epic settings (when you act as the commander) and the cut-scenes are beautifully animated. Very linear and combat can be repetitive but once your unlock all the combos and executions, it is very fun to watch. Would've liked the world being explored or expanded more, but gotta give credit where it's due to say it's one of the best gladiator simulator/soldier/commander simulator out there. Expand
  6. Jun 4, 2022
    6
    Графон для 2014 тупо мое почтение. Всё остальное полный пиздец. Сюжет под пиво. Люблю Рим. P.S Игре иногда нужен таймер.Графон для 2014 тупо мое почтение. Всё остальное полный пиздец. Сюжет под пиво. Люблю Рим. P.S Игре иногда нужен таймер.
  7. Dec 7, 2016
    0
    Injugable, tuve que devolverlo porque bajaba a 18 FPS constantemente aunque mi equipo supera los requisitos recomendados para jugar a 1080 yInjugable, tuve que devolverlo porque bajaba a 18 FPS constantemente aunque mi equipo supera los requisitos recomendados para jugar a 1080 y 60 FPS. Realmente, un port nefasto. Expand

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