Ryse: Son of Rome

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  1. VTL
    Dec 11, 2019
    7
    Mucha mierda le tiraron y a mi me parece un buen juego muy entretenido. Quizas mucha letra en pantalla (estilo DMC de combo, doble combo, triple combo.....) pero la verdad es que está muy bien para soltar estres. La historia bastante bien la verdad ahun que predecible...
  2. 80sChild
    Nov 21, 2019
    9
    I always thought this was a good launch game. The graphics were incredible for the time (locked at 720p on Xbone, booooo) and the gameplay, while simple, is solid and fun (just my opinion). There are quick-time finishers to every kill/combat scenario so if that's not your thing, keep on walking. Personally, l enjoy the finisher animations as well as the facial expressions on the enemyI always thought this was a good launch game. The graphics were incredible for the time (locked at 720p on Xbone, booooo) and the gameplay, while simple, is solid and fun (just my opinion). There are quick-time finishers to every kill/combat scenario so if that's not your thing, keep on walking. Personally, l enjoy the finisher animations as well as the facial expressions on the enemy characters as they express pain (kinda dark I guess but tech wise, impressive). The combat, while simple, still has enough variation (timing, button combos, etc) and depth to keep your attention through the story and a well written campaign that scratches the surface of the corruption that eventually caused Rome's downfall.

    There is a light RPG-ish system that allows you to unlock abilities and executions and you'll unlock most on the first play through. It has a co-op multiplayer component (2 players) where you fight in the coliseum and keep the crowd entertained. I always enjoyed fighting alongside someone and keeping the crowd cheering through some crazy scenarios. Understand that, when I rate this, I rate it as an adult with a life, not a "hardcore gamer". I have maybe an hour a day to play games and for me, this game is perfect. This is a casual game, it's easy to pick up and play, you can play offline or online, it looks great and has enough depth and variation in the combat to keep things interesting.

    Buy it on PC if you are able. I was was surprised re-installing it on X1X to see it still locked to 720p. Oof. Looks great on PC though :)    … Expand
  3. Jornad
    Nov 20, 2019
    8
    Enjoyed playing, enjoyed story, enjoyed hacking limbs from foes. Don't understand why such a low metacritic score?????
  4. NeoconTom
    Nov 8, 2019
    5
    Game looks good for an early 2013 Xbox One, combat can be fun at times, but its overall quite mediocre, unfortunately.
  5. Frazierdabest
    Oct 8, 2019
    7
    Un buen videojuego, gráficos buenos, historia decente, mucha acción, PERO muy repetitiva, es un bucle y acaba llegando a saturar.
  6. eva3si0n
    Oct 4, 2019
    7
    Ryse: Son of Rome has a difficult fate, you can see that completely from the mechanic Kinect failed to get rid of. The plot is simple and primitive, the duration of a single game is 5-6 hours. But what a beautiful graphic, even wonder how the weak iron Xbox One in 2013 could show such a picture. It 's a shame there wasn 't a patch for the Xbox One X, then there would be beauty at all.Ryse: Son of Rome has a difficult fate, you can see that completely from the mechanic Kinect failed to get rid of. The plot is simple and primitive, the duration of a single game is 5-6 hours. But what a beautiful graphic, even wonder how the weak iron Xbox One in 2013 could show such a picture. It 's a shame there wasn 't a patch for the Xbox One X, then there would be beauty at all. Gameplay is very uniform, but the production of fight itself is performed perfectly. And everything would be great if the game had a decent plot, like Sony 's interactive cinema, but in fact there is nothing but graphics. Like the first Crysis, Ryse: Son of Rome is a benchmark platform, not a full game.… Expand
  7. Yun1t0
    Sep 10, 2019
    7
    I really had fun with this game. The combat is fun, the graphics are great and the story is really good. Its very impressive for a 1st on a franchise and a launch title for the console. Sadly, apparently we will never see a sequel. I would give it a 6.8 but no decimals on the store here so, 7. Now this game is so cheap its cool to give it a try if you can. Good fun!
  8. sling182
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Great game great graphics fantastic story and multiplayer on freakin point and I recommend this game to everyone
  9. djevis94
    Jun 27, 2019
    7
    a good game with a good idea but poorly executed with some fighting that had potential but are wasted. technically it is the best of xbox one and with a duration of about 7 hours
  10. maxded233
    Jun 22, 2019
    8
    me gusto la historia y digo que es uno de mis juegos favoritos a pesar de las criticas
  11. Misaghjrh
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    In this review, only the negative aspects of the game are considered. The purpose of this work is to help you to get a better decision on the purchase of the game

    My Rating: 9 of 10 Weak points (Single player only): - PlayStation and Nintendo player will be jealous because of this exclusive epic game. If I do not want to judge the story of the game, the technical problem will be    In this review, only the negative aspects of the game are considered. The purpose of this work is to help you to get a better decision on the purchase of the game

    My Rating: 9 of 10

    Weak points (Single player only):
    - PlayStation and Nintendo player will be jealous because of this exclusive epic game.
    If I do not want to judge the story of the game, the technical problem will be considered.
    The camera angle in the fighting system is one of the major problems in this title. some times the main character miss the camera and conversely that cause a lot of difficulty during critical struggles.
    Because of this, I give 9 of 10 to this video game.    … Expand
  12. adamthm
    May 15, 2019
    8
    while i did find the game play to be to basic and repetitive i overall really did enjoy the story and wished it was longer. Ryse is a amazing concept and does a great job with boss fights and story telling. however things like multiplayer and the sad inclusion of kencit support really held this game back. the Graphics still hold up to this day and i'm really hoping Micrsoft and Crytech andwhile i did find the game play to be to basic and repetitive i overall really did enjoy the story and wished it was longer. Ryse is a amazing concept and does a great job with boss fights and story telling. however things like multiplayer and the sad inclusion of kencit support really held this game back. the Graphics still hold up to this day and i'm really hoping Micrsoft and Crytech and figure out how to bring this series back to life for next gen and re-focus this game into a fun single player game.… Expand
  13. CrazyKylo
    May 12, 2019
    9
    Ryse is a great game with great graphics and visuals and a deep story. It has intense and usually graphic fighting that does get repetitive after a while. Each mission takes you to a different part of the world itself, from Rome to the northmost edges of her empire and the 'Edge of The World'. Again, great graphics, story, characters, and gameplay along with the feeling that you are anRyse is a great game with great graphics and visuals and a deep story. It has intense and usually graphic fighting that does get repetitive after a while. Each mission takes you to a different part of the world itself, from Rome to the northmost edges of her empire and the 'Edge of The World'. Again, great graphics, story, characters, and gameplay along with the feeling that you are an elite Roman soldier fighting for his country.… Expand
  14. MauryEdson
    Apr 27, 2019
    7
    achei um jogo muito bonito mas tambem achei repetitivo, não é dificil, merece uma continuação melhor
  15. WhiteReport
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    Even nearly 5 years after its original release, Ryse: Son of Rome continues being of the best-looking game of this generation. The graphics aspect in this game is impressive, with highly-detailed character models, environments and some breathtaking cinematics. It’s definitely a showcase of the power of Crytek’s CryEngine.

    The gameplay, however, can become repetitive, as it lacks a    Even nearly 5 years after its original release, Ryse: Son of Rome continues being of the best-looking game of this generation. The graphics aspect in this game is impressive, with highly-detailed character models, environments and some breathtaking cinematics. It’s definitely a showcase of the power of Crytek’s CryEngine.

    The gameplay, however, can become repetitive, as it lacks a varied, deep and unique combat system. Even when there’s a certain difference between enemies, these all feel the same and it would be difficult to tell each other apart if it wasn’t because of their different physical appearance. The multiplayer mode can be fun for some, but the gameplay overall is not as great as someone would like.

    The story is good, entertaining and very interesting as well. Its character development allows the player to get attached with the characters, understand their motives and feel like wanting to help them reach their goals, even with the story’s short 7-hour duration.

    While it does not have the best combat system in a videogame, Ryse: Son of Rome doesn’t stop being interesting and fun to any player that enjoys a game full of violent battles, blood, a great story or simply to anyone wanting to experience the difficult lifestyle of a Roman gladiator.    … Expand
  16. jelikey
    Nov 1, 2018
    6
    Everyone on here rating games a 0 or 1 are discrediting themselves and only making themselves look like idiot trolls. This game is not a 0 or a 1. It is somewhere between a 4 or an 8. Some people will like it if they want mostly great graphics and simple yet fun gameplay, others will prefer deeper gameplay and will grow tired of Ryse after an hour or two. That is fine. Please share valid
  17. szyfrid
    Oct 25, 2018
    6
    Even in 2018, on the xbox one x this game looks beautiful. The maps and character models are incredibly detailed and lighting is great in most places. There are also no shortage of striking and immersive cinematic set pieces. However, the gameplay lacks variety beyond timing some basic button presses, despite the inclusion of some semi-interesting mechanics like calling for archer volleys,Even in 2018, on the xbox one x this game looks beautiful. The maps and character models are incredibly detailed and lighting is great in most places. There are also no shortage of striking and immersive cinematic set pieces. However, the gameplay lacks variety beyond timing some basic button presses, despite the inclusion of some semi-interesting mechanics like calling for archer volleys, or forming a shield-wall. These things turn out to be just ideas to fill in stretches between very linear level runs than fully fleshed-out options. Finally, the story is a passable roman warrior's tale with nice enough music. This game is mostly a visual treat.… Expand
  18. Caeuas
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    Um dos mais belos jogos da geração, game lindo, com uma ótima história e gameplay divertido.
  19. ElSeano89
    Aug 18, 2018
    6
    Ryse is your typical launch title, it shows off the graphics and whatever else you get is just thrown in for good measure. It's the way it has always been for launch titles for any 3D capable console; there is rarely a bad looking game in the bunch. So when playing through this i tried to put myself in the mind frame of somebody playing at launch and well in terms of looks, they'd probablyRyse is your typical launch title, it shows off the graphics and whatever else you get is just thrown in for good measure. It's the way it has always been for launch titles for any 3D capable console; there is rarely a bad looking game in the bunch. So when playing through this i tried to put myself in the mind frame of somebody playing at launch and well in terms of looks, they'd probably have been amazed.

    Graphically Ryse still looks pretty decent now 5 years after its release. The detail in character models (the main characters not the endless waves of identical barbarians you mow down) is still good looking with decent facial capture and motion capture. Everything moves fluidly, fast and is detailed. The voice acting is very solid and you can really tell they were going for the grand historical epic movie style of presentation.

    The most common knock on Ryse is the gameplay and it is well founded. Ryse plays very similar to the Batman Arkham games in combat by which you are usually swarmed and fending off attacks from all sides but your character is fast enough to deflect a blow then immediately tend to an attack coming from behind him. As such Ryse is really all about timing and knowing what brand of enemy is attacking you. Whilst there are only perhaps 6 or 7 different kinds of enemy and each one requires a certain tactics. Shield enemies need their shield breaking with a push move before attacking for instance, dual wielding enemies will only have a window if you successfully parry their combo. It does get repetitive however it is visceral and bloody enough to keep you going until the end. The executions are a basic RTE of "the guy is flashing blue, hit X, he's flashing yellow hit Y. It's pretty fun for the first two hours but by the end is wearing thin.

    Ryse then is quite superficial. It looks wonderful, sounds wonderful (especially the booming epic orchestral score) but it falls down when it comes to the gameplay.

    However you only need put up with the gameplay for around the 8 hours it will take you to finish the the plot and the plot well...it's all over the place but cliche at the same time. Your family is slain by Barbarians under order of persons unknown and you are on a mission to find out who it was and avenge them. It basically like a bad version of Gladiator including the shamelessly shoehorned in Gladiator battles in the final act and the pompous wanna-be gladiator son of the emperor for a bad guy. They do tell the story in a kind of interesting way by telling it in reverse through the main character Marius telling a story but really the plot is far from solid. Even putting aside that it has very much been done before it is short and quite predictable from start to finish. A shame because the voice actors do well and the visuals are well directed. It certainly looks and sounds like an epic historical movie but the material they are working with is well below par.

    It bears mention that this is a "historical" game in the loosest sense of the word. Anybody with the slightest sense of historical knowledge will find the whole thing sort of absurd. Whilst I understand the need to take artistic licence to make things more grand or exciting than they actually were they really go way off the deep end. For example there was indeed a historical figure called Boudica, however she didn't duel wield swords, fight like a ninja or ride into battle on...wait for it...war elephants. Where she got the elephants or how she got them to Rome for a battle (which is another glaring historical liberty taken but anyway) is never explained it is just simply "here is Boudica on an elephant, ain't that something?". More to the point there some moments of absurdly unlikely action. Marius' ability to throw a pilum (spear) at things is incredible. He fells an elephant with a shot to the eye from about 40 feet away, tears through a rope another time. It gets pretty laughable at points, it's like a Roman "B" movie. Also whilst I am not one to really complain about these things the way they portray women is hilarious. Every woman in this game is in some state of nudity. Atop the other ludicrous design choices for Boudica her armour leaves one boob bare except for a leather strap covering the nipple. A goddess later in the game has bouncing jiggling boobs that are basically out, an oracle is naked but for body paint. It's not needed for any reason other than them to go "hey look, next gen boobs!" It's cringeworthy.

    But besides all that? I kind of enjoyed myself for 8 hours. I've played better games and I've played worse. This is pretty much your standard launch title as I said at the beginning. It looks pretty and it plays okay. Almost everything besides the looks and voice acting is average or worse but it's on game pass and if you never played it then it's worth picking up and trying. It's a throwaway game and the plot if nothing else will make you laugh, sadly though, I doubt that was their intention    … Expand
  20. SKSK
    Jul 25, 2018
    9
    Ryse: Son Of Rome has tuning graphics, a great combat system, and an immersive story. It also has a good Co-Op mode that will extend your experience. A must-have for any Xbox One owner.
  21. gun_luis
    May 20, 2018
    7
    Buena historia, muy buenos gráficos (juego de 2013), buena jugabilidad... corta duración
  22. Kuvrot
    May 19, 2018
    6
    Its basically a Technic Demo.

    The story is good but the characters are flat and the game is very short.

    The combat system is nice for me but only on the hardest difficulty and a good online mode with connection problems and a lot of DLCs.

    And thats all...
  23. crusher351
    May 3, 2018
    8
    Ryse: Son of Rome was a bit of a surprise to me. I bought it on a sale that Xbox Live had a little while ago. I had read the reviews and saw some mixed feelings about it, but decided to go for it. That turned out to be a good call because this game is a ton of fun. While the controls took a little bit to get used to, once I felt comfortable, I was all in. The visuals in this game areRyse: Son of Rome was a bit of a surprise to me. I bought it on a sale that Xbox Live had a little while ago. I had read the reviews and saw some mixed feelings about it, but decided to go for it. That turned out to be a good call because this game is a ton of fun. While the controls took a little bit to get used to, once I felt comfortable, I was all in. The visuals in this game are amazing. Being an older game in Xbox 1 terms, it still looks good today, even outclassing some recent AAA releases. The story is your classic vengeful soldier story, but it works for this game. The voice acting is really good and it is easy to get engrossed in the story. The combat and finishers are fun once you get the timing of it all down. While this game is short (6-8 hours), it definitely keeps you engrossed with its amazing visuals, good story and voice acting, and its cinematic cut scenes. All in all, a really good way to kill a day and for me, it has really good replay value.… Expand
  24. JinIluminado
    Apr 30, 2018
    4
    Repitam comigo crianças: Gráfico não é tudo.

    O jogo tem um visual tão bom que a nota 4 é só por causa dele, o resto é uma historia genérica, com dialogos pífios e uma unica missão "Mate os barbáros".
  25. Tawan
    Apr 24, 2018
    4
    This game have only beauty graphics, nothing more, bad history, horrible gameplay e etc.
  26. Crowzz64_
    Apr 20, 2018
    7
    Game well on average. The game is not bad, the graphics are fantastic. But after you
    finish it is very easy to get bored of multiplayer mode.
  27. alejandra09
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    Fantastic game. Story is extremely compelling and graphics are amazing. Combat can become a little stale but overall does not diminish from the games integrity.
  28. Gamer75
    Mar 19, 2018
    2
    Your character's movements are slower than your defenders and there are scenes like fighting the 6 replicas of Commodous (?) where when you're down to your last 2 then they start doing this sweeping move that is impossible to block and the game doesn't respond fast enough when you hit B and roll out of the way. It's an impossible fight to win unless you have the quick handed movements of aYour character's movements are slower than your defenders and there are scenes like fighting the 6 replicas of Commodous (?) where when you're down to your last 2 then they start doing this sweeping move that is impossible to block and the game doesn't respond fast enough when you hit B and roll out of the way. It's an impossible fight to win unless you have the quick handed movements of a ninja. Get ready to be disappointed and very frustrated with the high level of attackers you face.… Expand
  29. teemz22
    Feb 18, 2018
    6
    This game is a 6+.

    I played it on my xbox one x, first of all this game gets a lot of bad rep, it's not really that bad. In fact, it's a solid game for a launch title, yeah it gets repetitive with its combat system, but the finishing moves are satisfying as hell. The setting and the scenery are amazing, especially if you are into Roman Empire, voice acting, music, sound design is top    This game is a 6+.

    I played it on my xbox one x, first of all this game gets a lot of bad rep, it's not really that bad. In fact, it's a solid game for a launch title, yeah it gets repetitive with its combat system, but the finishing moves are satisfying as hell. The setting and the scenery are amazing, especially if you are into Roman Empire, voice acting, music, sound design is top notch here no doubt.

    Let's talk about graphics now, THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL, ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, it's the first game where i was actually impressed with the graphics (I also own a ps 4 and let me tell you, Uncharted 4 got nothing on Ryse, yes I said it). Sometime I felt I was actually watching a CGI movie, it's that good. I can only imagine how good it gets on a decent gaming rig.

    I got it on sale for 5$ brand new, so you should definitely check this one out, just out of curiosity of what Xbox one is capable of.    … Expand
  30. CenkAlp
    Jan 2, 2018
    6
    Hikaye = 7
    Oynanış = 5
    Grafikler = 9
    Sesler = 8
    Keyif = 6
    Atmosfer = 7
    Süre = 5
  31. aljirik1992
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    Ведомый богами или наследие забытого эксклюзива!
    Во времена рассвета портативной эры, когда с экранов кинотеатров только-только стекли последние капли крови фильма «300 спартанцев», а разрабы из Collisions Studios умудрились приобрести права на игру по мотивам энного, создателям Crysis даже и в голову не пришло бы создавать RYSE:SoR! Но время шло, о «300:MoG», как о забавной попытке    Ведомый богами или наследие забытого эксклюзива!
    Во времена рассвета портативной эры, когда с экранов кинотеатров только-только стекли последние капли крови фильма «300 спартанцев», а разрабы из Collisions Studios умудрились приобрести права на игру по мотивам энного, создателям Crysis даже и в голову не пришло бы создавать RYSE:SoR! Но время шло, о «300:MoG», как о забавной попытке дотянуться до God of War уже ни кто и не вспоминал, а «срутек» оказалась на краю финансовой пропасти и, видимо прокручивая перед глазами знаменитый момент из фильма тех самых трёхста спартанцев, с яростным ЭТО НЕ СПАРТА начала клепать сыночка Рима! Что из этого получилось? Да та же трёхсотка с портативки от SONY, только со своей историей, графонием уровня «Римские Боженьки мои!» и возможностью поубивать варварских балванчиков на динамической арене с бравым товарищем! Вот только RYSE допускает те же ошибки, что 300:MoG, а именно скатывается в однообразие и рутину. Сюжет банален, а ультрографон не спасёт сына Рима в схватке с призраком Спарты! Твёрдые 4*    … Expand
  32. bediver25
    Oct 3, 2017
    9
    Nivel de gráficos y historia que te mete en el juego y te deja perplejo, lo recomiendo a los que le gustan este tipo de juegos y màs si eres el hijo de roma!! Pero hubiera sido bueno un par de horas extras.
  33. Edda1801
    Jul 22, 2017
    9
    I really enjoyed this game. The graphics are amazingly rich, the gameplay is varied and takes mastery and the whole thing makes you feel like Russell Crowe in Gladiator. I had a lot of fun.
  34. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    5
    One of the first games of the new consoles. This is just a tech demo of what Xbox can do. The combat is boring and it gets old real quick with the QTE's. I did like the setting though.
  35. TheQuietGamer
    May 18, 2017
    7
    An Xbox One launch title that was seemingly built from the ground up to show off what the system is capable of. Developer Crytek of Crysis fame, the series known in part for it's incredible graphical capability that was said to test even the most elite of gaming rigs, once again show that they know how to make a gorgeous game. Even today Ryse is still one of the best looking games on theAn Xbox One launch title that was seemingly built from the ground up to show off what the system is capable of. Developer Crytek of Crysis fame, the series known in part for it's incredible graphical capability that was said to test even the most elite of gaming rigs, once again show that they know how to make a gorgeous game. Even today Ryse is still one of the best looking games on the system or anywhere else for that matter. When it comes to presentation, they pulled out all of the stops.

    When you're not gawking at the scenery you are engaging in bloody hack n' slash combat. Dispatching your foes with the brutal finishing "execution" moves provides visceral thrills. The game provides you with a way to juggle groups of enemies in a way reminiscent of the Batman: Arkham games, only a little more simplistic. Outside of the boss battles and higher difficulties the experience never really evolves much beyond mashing buttons until you can perform an execution. Once you've made it through your first fight you've already seen what you are going to be doing for the rest of the game. New enemy types are introduced every now and then, but there are still only a handful of them and they are basically just versions of the base enemy type that take a bit longer to kill. I do appreciate how some of them require you to use different tactics though, even if it is just to pad the game by prolonging the fights. Not that it's a very big deal in the end though. The game is only a few hours long so you'll likely have it beaten before things get too tedious. The execution system might be simplistic, but it's fun enough to carry you through.

    A few other issues are noticeable though. For instance pulling off executions requires you to react to certain onscreen prompts related to buttons on the controller. Yet, even if you mess up the input the execution still plays out the same. You just get a worse performance score for it. Also, once a new enemy type is introduced you'll notice that it is identical in every fight that follows. I don't mean just in terms of how they act, but actually in terms of how they look. The same character model is used for each enemy type throughout the entire game. It's noticeably lazy and serves as the most obvious indicator of the game's biggest flaw; the content, repetition, and lack of variety make Ryse feel more like a downloadable title, as opposed to a triple-A experience.

    While Ryse may really just be a glorified tech demo, it's at the very least a fun one. It's worth the afternoon it will take to complete and will make you marvel at just what your gaming console can do. The Roman Call of Duty-esque campaign with all of it's set-pieces and overblown, ultimately uninteresting (but very well acted) story sticks around just long enough to provide some brief, repetitious thrills before being placed back on the shelf. Should you want to get some more life for your dollar out of the game, there's a cooperative arena mode where you can hack n' slash with a buddy. There's a little more depth here as you can customize your gladiator's gear. It's a pretty shallow game, but it's certainly fun while it lasts.

    7.4/10    … Expand
  36. PumpkinKing_47
    Apr 24, 2017
    10
    I'm first and foremost give this game a 9 but I'm definitely giving this a 10 to counter the mixed/negative reviews. This game is visually spectacular and a great introduction to next gen games, the story is the highlight of the game and the multiplayer is off the chain when playing with your friends. My ONLY flaw I have towards this is the combat system is very iffy and is indeed veryI'm first and foremost give this game a 9 but I'm definitely giving this a 10 to counter the mixed/negative reviews. This game is visually spectacular and a great introduction to next gen games, the story is the highlight of the game and the multiplayer is off the chain when playing with your friends. My ONLY flaw I have towards this is the combat system is very iffy and is indeed very repetitive. Outside of that this game is definitely a must buy and as a proud Xbox owner I'm glad to have this as an exclusive… Expand
  37. Locke_Cole
    Apr 10, 2017
    6
    La propuesta de Crytek con Ryse: Son of Rome es básicamente una mezcla de los elementos más recurrentes durante la pasada generación, y el resultado es el que es. Como tal es imposible decir que es una obra maestra o un imprescindible, pero no me parece un mal juego en absoluto, salvo por su historia sólo es "entretenido".

    El principal problema que le veo es lo repetitivo que es en    La propuesta de Crytek con Ryse: Son of Rome es básicamente una mezcla de los elementos más recurrentes durante la pasada generación, y el resultado es el que es. Como tal es imposible decir que es una obra maestra o un imprescindible, pero no me parece un mal juego en absoluto, salvo por su historia sólo es "entretenido".

    El principal problema que le veo es lo repetitivo que es en cuanto a gameplay, es un quicktime event continuo y el juego te obliga a ello. Si no matas a los enemigos con quicktime events no obtienes recompensas adicionales, ni bonificaciones, ni nada. Que se te obligue tanto a utilizar una mecánica concreta es un despropósito.

    Su otro gran problema es la duración, pese a que mucho del juego se va en cinemáticas es un hecho que la mayoría de los personajes de ésta historia son interesantes. Por lo tanto creo que hay material desperdiciado ahí, no es necesario que el guion se desarrolle sólo en las cinemáticas y acá falto desarrollarlo pese a la abundancia de éstas.

    La ambientación sonora y visual es perfecta, envolvente e inmersiva. Así mismo la música del juego es increible así como su gráficos, no hay duda de que aún en 2017 es un portento, la música es muy buena y el diseño de personajes también. Es realmente una lástima que lo que pudo ser un buen juego narrativo se corte por la falta de desarrollo de personajes y la repetición hasta el cansancio de una mecánica específica. Y es una pena porque la historia que se contó pese a todo es buena.    … Expand
  38. LucasRainho
    Apr 7, 2017
    9
    Um dos benefícios de se jogar um jogo após longos anos ao seu lançamento é a oportunidade de apreciá-lo sem todo o furor das opiniões da mídia e jogadores ( HATERS E FÃS). Apreciá-lo de uma maneira única que talvez no turbilhão de noticias da época não fosse possível, sem acabar sendo influenciado.
    O jogo é fantástico. e ponto, jogando ele 4 anos depois do seu lançamento eu vejo como ele    Um dos benefícios de se jogar um jogo após longos anos ao seu lançamento é a oportunidade de apreciá-lo sem todo o furor das opiniões da mídia e jogadores ( HATERS E FÃS). Apreciá-lo de uma maneira única que talvez no turbilhão de noticias da época não fosse possível, sem acabar sendo influenciado.
    O jogo é fantástico. e ponto, jogando ele 4 anos depois do seu lançamento eu vejo como ele foi pouco valorizado e apreciado, com um história intrigante e elementos misticos que prendem a sua atenção de uma forma única, o escopo da vingança de Mario ao meu ver na realidade serve de plano de fundo para nos apresentar um universo riquíssimo que foi criado em Ryse. Me diverto pensando nas diversas possibilidades de um continuação de quantas lendas e histórias poderiam ser aproveitadas, que foram criadas nesse jogo.
    Fiquei diversas vezes emocionado durante o jogo, com diversos momentos épicos e tensos, senti falta as vezes de algum vilão na história, ponto que foi saciado mais pro final do jogo.
    Com certeza é uma jogo que vale a pena ser jogado, e mais do que nunca torço para uma continuação    … Expand
  39. Richard21
    Apr 5, 2017
    7
    The story of Ryse: Son of Rome is great, but way too short. There are a number of chapters to complete, all adding up to about a 5-7 hour playthrough. There is definitely some stuff you can do after the game, there are many single player maps and modes you can do, as well a multiplayer as well. I also think the controls definitely need some work. They seem a bit slow, and could be mappedThe story of Ryse: Son of Rome is great, but way too short. There are a number of chapters to complete, all adding up to about a 5-7 hour playthrough. There is definitely some stuff you can do after the game, there are many single player maps and modes you can do, as well a multiplayer as well. I also think the controls definitely need some work. They seem a bit slow, and could be mapped differently. I think that Ryse: Son of Rome is an interesting game, with absolutely stunning graphics, but suffers from sub-par gameplay and story length.… Expand
  40. Renegado
    Mar 11, 2017
    7
    Juego injustamente comparado con la basura de The Order 1886, este juego es brillante graficamente y su jugabilidad con sus pequeños problemas no impide que lo disfrutes.Lastima que sea tan corto.
  41. Averagegamer69
    Jan 4, 2017
    8
    Fantastic xbone exclusive. Best graphics of current gen. (Playing this in 2017). Awesome, fun batman arkham ripped off combat. Great story for history lovers. Short 6 to 7 hour campaign. Really enjoyable gameplay. Microsoft and crytek delivered a bobby dazzler of a game. Highly recommended.
  42. robert12344
    Dec 27, 2016
    10
    o jogo é muito bom , combates épicos , sistema de violência do jogo e combos muito bons , multplayer agradavel , graficamente o mais lindo da geração atual, o ruim é que é pequeno , quero Ryse 2
  43. O1dEng1ish
    Dec 21, 2016
    10
    This is a great Xbox One game, definitely doesn't deserve all the 0's the sony fanboys are giving it. Its better than all ps4 exclusives, and you can't play this game on PS4.
  44. Untitled94
    Dec 15, 2016
    7
    This is a good game, but just good. It's very linear and sometimes repetitive. Not to mention it's sort of short. But it's not too short and it's got an interesting story. Also for a launch title Xbox One game, it's got some decent graphics. I wouldn't highly recommend this game if you see it for 30-higher bucks, but it's worth getting for maybe $20 or lower.
  45. Travix3111
    Oct 11, 2016
    8
    Graphics are fantastic. The gameplay is as repetitive as most third person games. Nothing special or terrible about the hack and slash aspect of the gameplay. The game may not have been worth $60 when it was a launch title but now it is totally worth it to pay $30 for all the game and all DLC it is a great value.
  46. tbeit2
    Sep 20, 2016
    6
    This game wasn't horrible, just painfully average. The only thing that makes this game not get a five or below is the beautiful graphics which still look fantastic and compare to games today, the great animations and a fun multiplayer mode that can give a few hours worth of entertainment. I also got the complete edition for about $10, so if I had paid more for this I would have probablyThis game wasn't horrible, just painfully average. The only thing that makes this game not get a five or below is the beautiful graphics which still look fantastic and compare to games today, the great animations and a fun multiplayer mode that can give a few hours worth of entertainment. I also got the complete edition for about $10, so if I had paid more for this I would have probably lowered the score, but considering how cheep it is now it isn't a bad game if you're looking for something mindless to play for a few hours, especially if you're tight on money and have a friend with you.… Expand
  47. Skepller
    Sep 15, 2016
    7
    I'll try to be as fast and simple as possible... Ryse is a cool, awesome looking hack-n-slash game, but it has several issues that end up kinda ruining your in-game experience a little, the game is very for for the first 3 to 4 hours, but after that the game gets VERY repetitive, same enemies, same executions, same combat and etc, you can unlock various different of hits and executions,I'll try to be as fast and simple as possible... Ryse is a cool, awesome looking hack-n-slash game, but it has several issues that end up kinda ruining your in-game experience a little, the game is very for for the first 3 to 4 hours, but after that the game gets VERY repetitive, same enemies, same executions, same combat and etc, you can unlock various different of hits and executions, but, at the end, in the fight, Mario only uses the same 3-4 all the time. Another thing that bothered me was the lore change close to the end, at the beginning of the game, the lore follows a kinda realistic (not exact though) to actual story feeling, but when you get closer to the end (very short game btw), he starts seeing a goddess in near death situations, and the final fight has a lot of engines, changing coliseum with a lot of engines and machines not present at that era (not on the first hours of the game too), it just lost all the realistic, roman fighter style, to a fantasy **** and that's the main reason i gave a lower score than i would normally rate it... I don't recommend buying it waiting for a very awesome game, but, if it's very very cheap, it's not a very bad choice too...… Expand
  48. slickserpent99
    Sep 12, 2016
    2
    Beautiful graphics. And that's it. This game is a QTE simulator, and that is it. Historical accuracy is tossed out the window in favor of the most basic combat system which ends with a QTE which, when completed, will play an animation of you killing the enemy. However, if you don't press the button you are supposed to, about 3-5 seconds later, it still plays the animation of you defeatingBeautiful graphics. And that's it. This game is a QTE simulator, and that is it. Historical accuracy is tossed out the window in favor of the most basic combat system which ends with a QTE which, when completed, will play an animation of you killing the enemy. However, if you don't press the button you are supposed to, about 3-5 seconds later, it still plays the animation of you defeating the enemy. The story is the most basic vengeance plot, and it's littered with plot holes. I hope no one buys this game nowadays. You should avoid it.… Expand
  49. Iky009
    Sep 5, 2016
    7
    Ryse is certainly by far one of the most beautiful games of this generation, more is not all that makes this game actually your chart is your greatest quality. With an absurd plot and huge potential is wasted in a short gameplay, irritating, showing a shallow plot, uninteresting characters a very weak end.
  50. HaseoArmahem
    Sep 4, 2016
    9
    I bought this game after almost 3 years after release. And from video, box art I think it must be another God of War clon. When I start to play I understand - it is not the clon, but some musi-pusi cry baby game. Well, it was all wrong. Game almost perfect. I can't say why I like it - but every chapter was good and all game don give me time to sleep. It is not God of War, it is good gameI bought this game after almost 3 years after release. And from video, box art I think it must be another God of War clon. When I start to play I understand - it is not the clon, but some musi-pusi cry baby game. Well, it was all wrong. Game almost perfect. I can't say why I like it - but every chapter was good and all game don give me time to sleep. It is not God of War, it is good game about Rome, cut the hand, and kill the "bad" guy. I'd recommend this game to all player: do not see on score, game is very good.… Expand
  51. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 16, 2016
    6
    Ryse: Son of Rome is a third-person action-adventure hack and slash video game developed by Crytek.

    + Great Graphics
    + Death Executions
    - Feel Repetitive
    - Same Enemy Types
    - Boring Multiplayer
  52. MaxAug
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
    It is a good hack and slash with very good graphics and a decent plot borrowing elements from movies like the gladiator, the Spartacus series and also, it has some minor mythological component. Negative points: it doesn't have a great variety of enemies, you fight humans 99% of the time, and they don't have too many skins either (-1.0). It also lacks in elements people usually like inIt is a good hack and slash with very good graphics and a decent plot borrowing elements from movies like the gladiator, the Spartacus series and also, it has some minor mythological component. Negative points: it doesn't have a great variety of enemies, you fight humans 99% of the time, and they don't have too many skins either (-1.0). It also lacks in elements people usually like in games like this, like puzzles and sometimes a little more opportunity for exploration (-0.5). It should offer more in terms of action cutscenes and boss action (-0.5). I disagree about it being too repetitive or short. The campaign took me 8:30 h which is ok for a hack and slash.… Expand
  53. gamesounddude
    Aug 3, 2016
    9
    FANTASTIC.

    Full disclosure : I'm a Roman History Scholar, so maybe my result is a bit biased, but. This is to date, THE most ACCURATE and VISCERAL game putting a gameplayer into feeling EXACTLY what it was like to be a soldier or centurion in the Roman Empire late in the Empire. I'm MOST impressed with the graphics, and also some of the historical accuracy. Not so much with    FANTASTIC.

    Full disclosure : I'm a Roman History Scholar, so maybe my result is a bit biased, but.

    This is to date, THE most ACCURATE and VISCERAL game putting a gameplayer into feeling EXACTLY what it was like to be a soldier or centurion in the Roman Empire late in the Empire.

    I'm MOST impressed with the graphics, and also some of the historical accuracy. Not so much with relation to Commodus (yeah, he was a nucking futcase, but so were so many other emperors, but for some reason he gets the "bad guy" label every time), but with relation to Bodicea (Boodica), and her role in the uprising in Brittania, which proved to be such a thorn in the Roman sides late in their empire.

    Also the portrayal of the "Goths" (in the "North land") was suitably terrifying, and really went a long way to putting you in the mindset of an average Roman Soldier at the time - you knew you were fighting with the world's most technologically advanced and tactically superior armies in the world, and yet, in this place in the North, you encountered warriors who were so fierce and terrifying that it basically undermined all your training and everything you knew about fighting.

    Ok, so the Combat mechanics (a lot of people have already said this) was a bit simple, and a bit boring...

    BUT.. I don't mind.. Because the STORY, the ACTING, is of such a high caliber that it really doesn't matter. YES, this does become a "Slash and Dash" game as a result.

    So is it as engaging as another game like "Mirror's Edge", or "Mass Effect"?

    No, it's not. But let's be honest, even THOSE games, the only reason they're "More complex" is because there's more controller buttons involved before an action happens.

    Is this game "Slash and Dash"? Definitely.

    Does it matter?

    Not in the SLIGHTEST.

    It's an INCREDIBLY detailed and accurate portrayal of the late Roman empire, with EXCEPTIONAL performances and scriptwriting, with a bit of slashing and dashing here and there..

    Nine out of ten. on XBONE.    … Expand
  54. rrafemi
    Jul 14, 2016
    7
    El sistema de combate es muy simplón, apenas tres movimientos, pero fuera de eso es un juego bastante decente. Falla mucho el tema de lanzar virotes, pero fuera de eso el juego cumple de sobra.
  55. DarkReaperV3
    Jun 29, 2016
    7
    Graficos excelentes, historia muy buena,modo de juego bueno, pero carece de un buen multijugador. terminas la historia y entras al multijugador y despiues de un rato es aburrido.
  56. RyuFujiwara
    Apr 27, 2016
    6
    Antes de nada quiero dejar claro que el juego a mi me gusta y mucho pero si tengo que ser critico y objetivo con Ryse tengo que bajarle la nota más de lo que me gustaría. La puesta en escena del juego es sobresaliente, con unos graficos de escandalo y si, ya que está a 720p. Ninguna pega en este apartado. Pero jugablemente es donde el juego cojea, un sistema de combates al estilo hack andAntes de nada quiero dejar claro que el juego a mi me gusta y mucho pero si tengo que ser critico y objetivo con Ryse tengo que bajarle la nota más de lo que me gustaría. La puesta en escena del juego es sobresaliente, con unos graficos de escandalo y si, ya que está a 720p. Ninguna pega en este apartado. Pero jugablemente es donde el juego cojea, un sistema de combates al estilo hack and slash de lo más simple, con una mecanica de combos muy repetitiva, te cansaras de ver las escenas de ejecucion que tan chulas se ven al principio.
    El multijugador es muy divertido, dentro de lo que cabia esperar del titulo. El problema es que a dia de hoy estaras 10 minutos buscando una partida si es que la encuentras.
    Un juego que si te gustan los romanos y tienes una xbox no puedes dejar escapar. Eso si, lo recomiendo hacer a un precio asequible.    … Expand
  57. josesueiro
    Apr 14, 2016
    6
    Ryse: Son of Rome is a third-person action-adventure hack and slash video game developed by Crytek

    + Great Graphics
    + Rome
    + Death Executions
    - Feel Repetitive
    - Same Enemy Types
    - Boring Multiplayer
  58. tripleK
    Apr 14, 2016
    8
    Very underrated game. Combat is pretty solid and the story is actually quite enganging. Graphics aren't as mindblowing as people say, but they're very good nonetheless. I don't want to call media bias, but if this game gets lower scores than Knack and Order 1886, something is very wrong here.
    Not worth full price, but you can get the game very cheap now, and you should!
  59. Gerard51MX
    Apr 12, 2016
    2
    Cuando anunciaron xbox one y ps4 comence a optar por un ps4,solo dudaba por ryse y por titanfall, como titanfall saldria en xbox 360 la decision estaba tomada, compraria un ps4. Cuando pude compre tambien un xbox one y corri por mi copia de ryse... lucia bien en mi nueva consola y entonces... los subtitulos!!! hare mucho enfasis en este apartado pues los subtitulos son diminutos, casiCuando anunciaron xbox one y ps4 comence a optar por un ps4,solo dudaba por ryse y por titanfall, como titanfall saldria en xbox 360 la decision estaba tomada, compraria un ps4. Cuando pude compre tambien un xbox one y corri por mi copia de ryse... lucia bien en mi nueva consola y entonces... los subtitulos!!! hare mucho enfasis en este apartado pues los subtitulos son diminutos, casi invisibles;decidi ignorarlos y con dificultad logre entender los tutoriales y empezo la accion, luego abri el menu y de nuevo las letras pequeñas... jugaba 20 minutos y me dolian los ojos. graficamente es bueno pero los efectos de luz son muy agresivos, la lus se refleja en todo! en la armadura, en la espada, en la sangre, en el marmol y todo termina en tonos de los por todos lados que terminan cansando al ojo. La jugabilidad es una vil y mal copia de los combos de god of war, la historia no es de un galardon... y si, lo vuelvo a decir, esas letras diminutas me hartaron al grado de sacar el disco de la consola, guardarlo en su caja y venderlo para nunca volver a verlo. No lo recomiendo, no se pierden de nada si no lo juegan… Expand
  60. alfonsolinares
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    In the first place is a very good game, but what strikes me from this game is so good graphics which have, looks really great, is as if suddenly you sintieses you part of the story, and there are going to another party that most caught my attention from this game, history you really have a very good story, but to avoid spoilers I will not say swimming, just: play it yourself
  61. psylife
    Apr 7, 2016
    5
    This is not bad. Yes, it is shallow, it is short, and not very memorable, but at the end of the day, I had a descent time with it. To my surprise, the game play is not completely deprived of strategy; I found for example, the ability to channel experience points and assign them to specific perks in real-time quite clever. When it comes to the QTE, few knows that it is possible to actuallyThis is not bad. Yes, it is shallow, it is short, and not very memorable, but at the end of the day, I had a descent time with it. To my surprise, the game play is not completely deprived of strategy; I found for example, the ability to channel experience points and assign them to specific perks in real-time quite clever. When it comes to the QTE, few knows that it is possible to actually observe the direction of the incoming attack and anticipate the button you are supposed to push. The audio-visual presentation is good and the package is polished. I do not regret my time with this game.… Expand
  62. PanthersFanStev
    Mar 12, 2016
    8
    Just completed my first playthrough of Ryse in 2016 and I loved it. By no means are the gameplay mechanics masterful, because they are repetitive and QTE focused. The same can be said for the linear levels. Despite its flaws, this is a great game that captures the spirit of Rome and has a great story and great acting.
  63. Taka35
    Feb 22, 2016
    10
    It's the quality of the central action in Ryse that I keep coming back to. Everything else would be fancy window dressing if Crytek hadn't nailed the basic gameplay elements, the simple moving and slashing, as precisely as it did. Ryse: Son of Rome feels like a game designed from the very ground up to be fun to play, so I guess it's no surprise that as soon as the credits finished rolling,It's the quality of the central action in Ryse that I keep coming back to. Everything else would be fancy window dressing if Crytek hadn't nailed the basic gameplay elements, the simple moving and slashing, as precisely as it did. Ryse: Son of Rome feels like a game designed from the very ground up to be fun to play, so I guess it's no surprise that as soon as the credits finished rolling, I started up the fantastic multiplayer.… Expand
  64. Abomlol
    Feb 18, 2016
    7
    This is getting a 7 because it's a beautiful game. Visually, you will be in awe. If you love all things Roman, then you have to play this for the gravitas as a Roman fanboy. Sadly, the storyline falls apart about 50% through the timeline. It truly goes off the rails and gets silly as hell. The combat system seems complex at first - you quickly realize its about half of what it could be.This is getting a 7 because it's a beautiful game. Visually, you will be in awe. If you love all things Roman, then you have to play this for the gravitas as a Roman fanboy. Sadly, the storyline falls apart about 50% through the timeline. It truly goes off the rails and gets silly as hell. The combat system seems complex at first - you quickly realize its about half of what it could be. The multiplayer can be fun if you have a friend to play with but its entirely lackluster with the console's current lineup. This game could be so much better than it is.… Expand
  65. ravallad
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    Superb story and character development. Really good fight scenes, i spaced it out over 7 days because i knew the campaign was short. Happy that i didn't spend 60 dollars on it new and waited to get. Highly recommend.
  66. mrhumb
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    The history is very good, the plot twists are awesome and the gameplay is fantastic (ok, the hand-hand combats are a little bit repetitive, but still very good)
  67. altazink
    Oct 26, 2015
    9
    I beat this on the first difficulty.And I got a achievement then I started a new campaign on the next difficulty when I was snap and playing I beat it and never got that second achievement.
  68. Davokazaki
    Sep 17, 2015
    10
    El referente grafico de la generacion, unos paisajes preciositas y un modo historia a la altura. Cuenta con un multijugador muy adictivo que con amigos te hara pasar un muy buen rato
  69. Amirhossein96
    Sep 15, 2015
    6
    The Graphic is really good but there is huge lack of the gameplay and parts of story. the gameplay simply gets boring after a while and upgrade system is not good enough.
  70. CoNn3r_B
    Aug 5, 2015
    8
    Bit late in the life span of this game for this but I only just got an xbone so why not.
    Ryse is nothing ground breaking, the graphics are pretty and the voice acting is top notch and the gameplay is rather repetitive as time goes on and the story is actually quite strong, playing on the Roman mythology which is something that you don't see a lot in games.
    But the reason for my high    Bit late in the life span of this game for this but I only just got an xbone so why not.
    Ryse is nothing ground breaking, the graphics are pretty and the voice acting is top notch and the gameplay is rather repetitive as time goes on and the story is actually quite strong, playing on the Roman mythology which is something that you don't see a lot in games.
    But the reason for my high score is because it is just so damn fun, like Shadow of Mordor, you can just watch all day as you slice up your foes wave after wave (I'm not a psychopath I swear) the executions may be glorified quick time events but I don't care, it looks cool and it feels cool, I would rather have symbolic involvement in a killing blow than none at all, plus that bit at the end made me giddy as hell.
    All in all a fun game that is addictive but don't expect GOTY material.
    8.4/10    … Expand
  71. TheCreator37
    Jul 31, 2015
    9
    This is a brutal and addictive game which is a positive for me. Great graphics and a very interesting game play .This game is all about combat and blood with a roman named Marius. The finishers are are almost perfect and the combat is fun. The only flaw is the length which is not sort but not to long either. It left me wanting more because the story was remarkable!
  72. tomenigma
    Jul 31, 2015
    4
    Ryse features nice graphics however very weak game-play ruins overall experience. This is a corridor game with very limited excitement on the way. Way too easy and quite disappointing at the end. My 4 points go toward the art direction and graphics.
  73. haloboyscp
    Jun 27, 2015
    10
    This game may be more like a 8, as it's not perfect, but it's still incredibly fun and interesting to play.
    Rate it as 5.9 is really crazy as it actually feels one of the best games in the genre.
    Ok, the fighting system has not so many buttons to press but still there's a couple of things you need/enjoy to always keep practicing with executions. The story is also interesting btw. I give    This game may be more like a 8, as it's not perfect, but it's still incredibly fun and interesting to play.
    Rate it as 5.9 is really crazy as it actually feels one of the best games in the genre.
    Ok, the fighting system has not so many buttons to press but still there's a couple of things you need/enjoy to always keep practicing with executions. The story is also interesting btw.
    I give the 10, as there are too many low ratings, which doesnt make sense to me. And I was reluctant to buy this game because of the low ratings, and the truth is it is fun, so just buy it, particularly now that you can find the reduced price version.    … Expand
  74. TigrisVsLeo
    Jun 20, 2015
    8
    When this game first came out the reviews were all red and that's why I did not buy it. But honestly, it is and amazing game and I could not get enough of the executions! I also had the #1 World Record for the highest combo (1600+).
  75. RichardGreen
    May 17, 2015
    9
    I don't get the bad reviews. I was hesitant about getting the game but got it on sale for $20 and it was well worth it! If you like hack and slash the combat does not get repetitive as reviews say. The visuals are great, the audio is great, the voice acting is pretty good. Good variety of maps, weapons, execution/character upgrades, story, and characters.

    Multi-player leveling up is fun    I don't get the bad reviews. I was hesitant about getting the game but got it on sale for $20 and it was well worth it! If you like hack and slash the combat does not get repetitive as reviews say. The visuals are great, the audio is great, the voice acting is pretty good. Good variety of maps, weapons, execution/character upgrades, story, and characters.

    Multi-player leveling up is fun well. Your character starts naked and you have to buy him armor by winning in the arena. Its fun. It may not have the replayability of Battlefield 4 but its still fun if you got 3-5 days of boredom to kill.    … Expand
  76. XBOXftw
    May 14, 2015
    8
    I can reasonably understand the low critic and user ratings, as the game was indeed linear and repetitive, but I'm giving Ryse an 8/10 for a few reasons. For one, I LOVE button-crunchy games like Ryse, with awesome combat and an even cooler execution system, so if you like these kinds of games, Ryse is a must-play. Also, Ryse showed off superb graphics, some of the best graphics I'd everI can reasonably understand the low critic and user ratings, as the game was indeed linear and repetitive, but I'm giving Ryse an 8/10 for a few reasons. For one, I LOVE button-crunchy games like Ryse, with awesome combat and an even cooler execution system, so if you like these kinds of games, Ryse is a must-play. Also, Ryse showed off superb graphics, some of the best graphics I'd ever seen, proving that the Xbox One is very capable of running graphics intensive games, especially at a smooth frame-rate. And finally, I enjoyed Ryse because of the fact that it was almost entirely focused on single player as it delivered a superb story, and a fun linear campaign. Ever since the success of games like Minecraft, Skyrim, and the recent Grand Theft Auto games, open-world games have almost become the norm, as the gaming industry is being flooded with them, and not all of them are good. Ryse is a nice break from all that, and it shows games don't NEED to be open-world to be good.… Expand
  77. zisisaxl
    May 12, 2015
    10
    Also i want to add dont listen stupid people who give 0 score. Probably they are fan boys and they have never play Ryse. One of the best games i have ever play. Best visuals great story fun gameplay. A must play
  78. a1r2a3a
    May 7, 2015
    7
    I really liked this game, the graphics are stunning and has a very thrilling storyline.
    The bad part of the game is that there are only a few characters you play against (less than 20), and this makes that the game play become a bit repetitive.
    But you can enjoy cutting arms and legs off from you enemies !!!
  79. Urbanlistener
    May 1, 2015
    7
    Pretty good game, visually it is amazing, the story is cool, but not long enough and the physics are good too. The multiplayer mode is fun to play with friends, but it gets boring really quickly.
  80. Watty9923
    Apr 5, 2015
    7
    Best graphics on xbox one. Gameplay was really fun. Big let down that the combos didn't expand. Gorgeous game to play but the repetitive campaign stops this game from being great
  81. Tepre
    Apr 4, 2015
    5
    Just finished the first 3 levels of the game and i have to say that i keep playing it just for the story. The gameplay is quite simple for an experienced gamer, It doesn't bring anything new with the progression but it's not bad. Maybe if they had a few puzzles in the game it would of been more addictive but overall is mediocre. It's worth it if you buy it at a discount and if you likeJust finished the first 3 levels of the game and i have to say that i keep playing it just for the story. The gameplay is quite simple for an experienced gamer, It doesn't bring anything new with the progression but it's not bad. Maybe if they had a few puzzles in the game it would of been more addictive but overall is mediocre. It's worth it if you buy it at a discount and if you like playing games for the story.… Expand
  82. GarfieldY
    Mar 31, 2015
    8
    I think entertaining is the right word for this game. A bit simple in game-play but great graphics, a nice scenery and the brutal executions make it so entertaining.
    My only down-point is that the single-player campaign is a bit short. I played it on hard and could finish it in 1 day if i wanted to.
    The on-line campaigns are a nice addition tho. its a bit a shame you can only play with    I think entertaining is the right word for this game. A bit simple in game-play but great graphics, a nice scenery and the brutal executions make it so entertaining.
    My only down-point is that the single-player campaign is a bit short. I played it on hard and could finish it in 1 day if i wanted to.
    The on-line campaigns are a nice addition tho. its a bit a shame you can only play with one extra person because most of the time you end up with an idiot. but it isn't a big problem.
    Overall i loved this game. its not to hard but you will keep playing until you find out you almost finished the game.    … Expand
  83. Frank_Dukes
    Mar 18, 2015
    9
    This is just a Xbox one launch game and its taken the ps4 until 2015 to match its graphic fidelity.. that's an amazing feat in itself.. this game while short was and still is very enjoyable. I played on legendary and it game me a enjoyable and difficult experience.. Its amazing the quality of exclusives the Xbox one has in comparison to the competing console. Thus game is diff worth a playThis is just a Xbox one launch game and its taken the ps4 until 2015 to match its graphic fidelity.. that's an amazing feat in itself.. this game while short was and still is very enjoyable. I played on legendary and it game me a enjoyable and difficult experience.. Its amazing the quality of exclusives the Xbox one has in comparison to the competing console. Thus game is diff worth a play through.. its a beautiful experience only had on Xbox one.… Expand
  84. UnKn0wN_DiSeAsE
    Feb 27, 2015
    8
    Amazing Launch Title that is an absolute Visual Orgasm for any Console. The story is amazing and the controls are spot on. The only problem is how repetitive the combat can get but that is par for the game type and should not be a knock on the game itself because it pulls combat off flawlessly.

    If there were possibly be more animations and finishing moves it might make it slightly    Amazing Launch Title that is an absolute Visual Orgasm for any Console. The story is amazing and the controls are spot on. The only problem is how repetitive the combat can get but that is par for the game type and should not be a knock on the game itself because it pulls combat off flawlessly.

    If there were possibly be more animations and finishing moves it might make it slightly better but still a solid launch title.

    The Season Pass was well worth it playing online was a nice pace of change and helped me get better at playing the game and the timing nuances to get Perfect Combos.

    I wish the Campaign had been Co-Op and more Animations and Executions would have given this game a more balanced feel.

    The saddest thing was the fact that even with the games shortcomings I loved it and was waiting for the sequel that now unfortunately will never happen due to Crytek and all the companies inner turmoils.    … Expand
  85. EduardoOliveira
    Feb 20, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a fan of all videogames, I try to be objective in what does or doesn't make a videogame fun to play. If you have ever played a hack-n-slash or beat-em-up game, you are already prepared for what Ryse has to offer. The gameplay is repetitive to say the least, but there isn't a game out there that doesn't devolve into repetitive button mashing of some sort. I don't understand the harsh criticism the game has garnered from both the media and the users, but you should make your own mind up about the game independent of someone else's opinion. I can guarantee you will NOT find a better looking game for the next gen systems before the end of the year and if you can honestly accept the game for what it is...an absolutely gorgeous, epically scaled yet repetitious and shallow hack-n-slash, then you'll probably get plenty of enjoyment out of the game.… Expand
  86. mongmong
    Feb 17, 2015
    1
    Short, dull, unispiring, repititive gameplay and on the top of that , cliche revenge story which is even more boring.The only outstanding thing about this game is the graphics which looks just incredible even on xbox one's inferior hardware (note: I also bought this on Steam for benchmarking purposes). 1/10 overall score for me
  87. BN333
    Feb 15, 2015
    8
    Fun hack n slash with a great story. Gameplay is great, combo system is a ton of fun. The mix of hack n slash, fort defense and army strategy sections give the game more variety then people would like to admit.

    This is a hack n slash, beat em up / brawler style game set during ancient Rome. Think of it as a video game homage to Russel Crowe's Gladiator film. Colosseum sections are    Fun hack n slash with a great story. Gameplay is great, combo system is a ton of fun. The mix of hack n slash, fort defense and army strategy sections give the game more variety then people would like to admit.

    This is a hack n slash, beat em up / brawler style game set during ancient Rome. Think of it as a video game homage to Russel Crowe's Gladiator film.

    Colosseum sections are great, boss battles are fantastic. This partly received hate for not being anywhere near as grindy as Dark Souls.

    This game didn't deserve the early criticism, arguably fueled by early next gen anger....    … Expand
  88. Vengeance_AU
    Jan 29, 2015
    7
    Ryse: Son of Rome is a VERY underrated game. Let me start of by saying that Ryse is totally undeserving of anything below a 60% score. I picked this game up a day after I got my xbox one at launch last November and I loved it. The graphics - Beautiful. The storyline - good, but could use some work. The online play is good fun to have a crack at with a friend.

    A beautiful launch game    Ryse: Son of Rome is a VERY underrated game. Let me start of by saying that Ryse is totally undeserving of anything below a 60% score. I picked this game up a day after I got my xbox one at launch last November and I loved it. The graphics - Beautiful. The storyline - good, but could use some work. The online play is good fun to have a crack at with a friend.

    A beautiful launch game that's fun at first but gets a tad repetitive. Good game overall.    … Expand
  89. Brendon6446
    Jan 21, 2015
    7
    Ryse had a good story and an epic ending. That Sh*t was crazy! (ending) but other than that it was a decent game. The fighting was very fun at first but it didn't a huge amount of finishers. If the developers made a lot more finishes to the enemy so you didn't have to see the enemy die the same way multiple times then it would've received a higher score from me.
  90. ITZZZPERRY
    Jan 17, 2015
    8
    Ryse: Son of Rome is an awesome game. The gameplay may be repetitive, but the story is one of the best I have played in a long time. The multiplayer is also quite addictive to say the least.
  91. Gbtruckie40
    Dec 29, 2014
    7
    A spectacle of brutality, epic battles, revenge and Rome! The story was good. The gameplay was ok. But unfortunately the entire game took about a day to beat. The repetitive gameplay for me wasn't as much of an issue because the game only lasts about 6-8 hours. The visuals are stunning... I mean STUNNING. But It's tough to part with 40-60 bucks for an 8 hour romp.
  92. polishwonder
    Dec 27, 2014
    9
    Love the game!! Haters gonna hate!! But the game is solid, its different then anything I have played. You must play it on harder modes to understand the depth of the gameplay.
  93. the_blueprint
    Dec 18, 2014
    4
    This on-rails hack and slasher is fun for 30 minutes but gets repetitive and boring real fast! It has amazing graphics and performance by the main character but who cares if the story and characters are all but non-existent? It's short (about 5-6 hours) but you'll get bored a lot quicker then that!
  94. Joe_E_Dee
    Nov 29, 2014
    3
    Horrible. This game is Golden Ax Beast Hunter (xbox 360) with a story line. Graphics are next gen quality, but the repetitive/ uninspiring combat drags this game down...way down. The RPG system feels completley useless. if you are after achievement points, and can get the game for 10 bucks go for it.
  95. kobra1109
    Nov 14, 2014
    7
    This game is just beautiful to look at.It show that even if a game is not 1080p it can look amazingly good.The Story is simply amazing.The Gameplay gets repetitive but i dont mind that too much,i knew that in advance so there were no surprises for me.MP is refreshing,not the standard TDM or anything else thats in every game.i give it 7/10 mostly because i really loved the story
  96. W1ckedReb3L
    Nov 13, 2014
    7
    I really liked this game! the graphics were awesome and i had no problem with the combat system. But the game ends wayyy to fast making you wonder what your 60$ really payed for.
  97. BigTx1
    Nov 12, 2014
    10
    A very very GOOD game. A great game which can now be picked up for very little. Was created as and XBOX1 launch title, yet a year later still nobody has pushed the boundaries further (graphically).

    To be honest I would probably give this a 7-8 as the game does get repetitive I suppose, but if a game is enjoyable, what's so bad about it being repetitive? I am giving it a 10/10 to try    A very very GOOD game. A great game which can now be picked up for very little. Was created as and XBOX1 launch title, yet a year later still nobody has pushed the boundaries further (graphically).

    To be honest I would probably give this a 7-8 as the game does get repetitive I suppose, but if a game is enjoyable, what's so bad about it being repetitive?

    I am giving it a 10/10 to try and outway some of the idiots giving it 1/10.

    Would recommend to anyone who likes a good hack'n'slash.    … Expand
  98. DrZomboid
    Oct 22, 2014
    9
    I don't get all these bad reviews, Ryse is The Best next gen game so far, more fun than God of War: Ascension and more movie like then Beyond Two Souls.
  99. Unbiased_Critic
    Oct 12, 2014
    10
    Ryse is fast, fun, and beautiful. It's an exceptional feat given it was a launch title from a third party developer. It absolutely deserves your attention and is a fantastic game. The sound and art design are unmatched. The story is elements also draw you in. The game deserves higher scores and stronger sales.
  100. busbfran
    Oct 10, 2014
    5
    Ryse: Son of Rome, is a uninspiring button mashing game, that shins so bright it give me the chills. The best graphical looking game to date easily goes to Ryse however, it fails to conquer the opening scene.
    Bordon soon sets in and I felt like saying "been there done that". Characters felt cheesy and life less however it runs excellent without a bug or glitch. It may not be the best in    Ryse: Son of Rome, is a uninspiring button mashing game, that shins so bright it give me the chills. The best graphical looking game to date easily goes to Ryse however, it fails to conquer the opening scene.
    Bordon soon sets in and I felt like saying "been there done that". Characters felt cheesy and life less however it runs excellent without a bug or glitch. It may not be the best in at batch however xboxone fans can still find a fun time here. Worth a rent.    … Expand
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#14 Best Xbox One Game of 2013
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2013
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#1 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2013

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60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 77 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 77
  2. Mixed: 60 out of 77
  3. Negative: 9 out of 77
  1. Critical Hit
    Sep 8, 2014
    75
    Ryse is a bit of a marmite game, if you are looking for a great gaming experience that takes forever to perfect then Ryse is not for you. If you are interested in a Roman interactive movie with a solid story line then I’d say give it a shot.
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  2. Gamereactor Sweden
    Sep 7, 2014
    40
    Beautiful but stale, boring, shallow and lacking in variation.
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  3. Level7.nu
    Sep 4, 2014
    50
    Ryse: Son of Rome is a really good looking game, but at the same time incredible stupid. Thanks to the graphics and the amount of brutal combat the adventure managed to entertain, at least for a bit. If you find Ryse on sale it can be worth a closer look, but for a full price game it’s a disappointment.
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