The Saga of Ryzom

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 5 out of 19
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  1. Crazymonkeh
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    The best MMO I've ever played. Sadly the number of players isn't what it was, but it still has a great community. The combat is original with skills being fully customisable. Fairly regular PVP and a whole bunch of PVE mobs and bosses
  2. JimD.
    Oct 10, 2004
    3
    I wanted to like this game, I really did but I can't. The premise is great, the ideas and fresh approaches are great, but the actual implementation of those ideas are failures. While the grapics are nice they are not that great nor are they revolutionary in any sense of the word. On a scale of 1 to 10 the graphics rate a 6. The game is still raw and very unpolished. You will find I wanted to like this game, I really did but I can't. The premise is great, the ideas and fresh approaches are great, but the actual implementation of those ideas are failures. While the grapics are nice they are not that great nor are they revolutionary in any sense of the word. On a scale of 1 to 10 the graphics rate a 6. The game is still raw and very unpolished. You will find code over many irtems and creatures in the game instead of the actual names, quit a bit of the interface is unfinished. Four races that are for all intents and purposes identical except in appearance. Mobs for each land again, for the most part identical. The actual game play is interesting foir only a short while. Then is becomes mind numbingly redundant. Very little to no interaction available with NPC. Yes there are missions but are the go get this for me types. Nothing new there. There are 2 patches planned at this time to fix and add content that are suppose to address many if the issues brought up here, I ask why I have to pay $50 for a game thats released to the public that already has 2 patches planned to addressed UNFINISHED aspects? I understand MMORGs are patched frequently, however these patches are not really fixes but things that should have been implemented before shipping. Another open beta released for $50 and dumped on the MMORG fans. Too bad really, I had high hopes and expectations for this game. With EQ2 and WoW right around the corner, save your money.… Expand
  3. K.Sutich
    Jun 11, 2004
    10
    This is an incredibly diverse game with new features that bring a decidingly fresh feel to the mmorpg genre.
  4. TomB.
    Oct 7, 2004
    3
    One word: unfinished. more words: unbalanced, 4 races in game are the same - 4 graphically distinct homeworlds of races are same when comes to monsters. Generally - no one had time to think and code internals of this game - avoid for at least 1 year (if it survives this long).
  5. EwandeD.
    Sep 20, 2004
    3
    I found this MMORPG to be mostly a rehash of what others did before. It's mostly the same stuff as you'll find in any such game albeit with different graphics. Although they are quite nice and the universe is very original, the gameplay itself is intensely boring. Nothing to see if you've already played Everquest or DAoC. If you're looking for a change of setting as I found this MMORPG to be mostly a rehash of what others did before. It's mostly the same stuff as you'll find in any such game albeit with different graphics. Although they are quite nice and the universe is very original, the gameplay itself is intensely boring. Nothing to see if you've already played Everquest or DAoC. If you're looking for a change of setting as well as a dash of gameplay originality, you'd better move on to World of Warcraft or City of Heroes. Unfortunately, Ryzom doesn't have what it takes to make it.… Expand
  6. AndrewB.
    Sep 22, 2004
    10
    The guy that gave Ryzom a 3 has no idea what a good MMO should be.
  7. K.Japhet
    Sep 28, 2004
    10
    This is the most refreshing game to have come along in a long time. It sets the bar higher for all the MMOG's that have to follow in it's footsteps.
  8. MarleVVLL
    Aug 1, 2015
    10
    Ryzom's art direction is stellar. Character animations are smooth and fluid. The world is living and breathing. The skill system is vast and character development options are boundless. This classic sandbox MMORPG boasts an enormous amount of PvE and PvP content. The game did not receive the publicity it needed to truly compete with the other big names of its generation. It is a hidden gemRyzom's art direction is stellar. Character animations are smooth and fluid. The world is living and breathing. The skill system is vast and character development options are boundless. This classic sandbox MMORPG boasts an enormous amount of PvE and PvP content. The game did not receive the publicity it needed to truly compete with the other big names of its generation. It is a hidden gem and certainly worth playing.… Expand
  9. storygamer
    Oct 11, 2020
    7
    The Saga Of Ryzom was revolutionary in many aspects when it was released in 2004. Even if it wasn´t the expected big success, still today this game has a passionate fanbase. The graphics look beautiful, the quests and the gameplay are interesting and the RPG elements work fine. Only the bugs spoil a bit of the fun. But I recommend it to MMORPG fans, who want to experience something new.The Saga Of Ryzom was revolutionary in many aspects when it was released in 2004. Even if it wasn´t the expected big success, still today this game has a passionate fanbase. The graphics look beautiful, the quests and the gameplay are interesting and the RPG elements work fine. Only the bugs spoil a bit of the fun. But I recommend it to MMORPG fans, who want to experience something new. The game is free on Steam, check it out!… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#85 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
78
#78 Most Shared PC Game of 2004

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Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. PC Gamer
    68
    There's virtually no plot, and a lot of the mid-level game seems like a repeat of the novice-level game. [Jan 2005, p.84]
  2. Computer Gaming World
    60
    The only thing missing from Ryzom's customizable battling, harvesting, and crafting systems is a lack of bothersome bugs. [Jan 2005, p.102]
  3. Games Radar
    64
    A slow starter. However, it's a huge world which is full of big ideas. Jump in now for a game that promises to be an interesting take on a staid genre - or hold fire a month or two to see how it lives up to its promises. [PC Gamer UK]
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