Ryse: Son of Rome

 Xbox One
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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1780 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Nataraja
    Nov 26, 2013
    8
    Makes use of the XBox One's capability and as a game its a fun melee combat game with a fun and engaging campaign. Its not for everyone but is something I am enjoying and really love the Romanesque story telling and the voice acting in the campaign is very well done.

    Its not an earth shattering innovative game but it does not get repetitive as for me as other as complaining about.    Makes use of the XBox One's capability and as a game its a fun melee combat game with a fun and engaging campaign. Its not for everyone but is something I am enjoying and really love the Romanesque story telling and the voice acting in the campaign is very well done.

    Its not an earth shattering innovative game but it does not get repetitive as for me as other as complaining about.

    The idea of "buying gold" to get skills in the campaign strikes me as a bit silly and I don't really care for that. Hopefully that is not available for acquiring the multiplayer skills. I look forward to jumping into the multiplayer but that was not my main motivation for purchasing this game.

    My main issues have more to do with the XB One and the time it took to DL the patch and then install the game.    … Expand
  4. ruebush
    Jan 6, 2014
    8
    The graphics are great, the story is good enough. I am not sure why everyone is saying the game play is boring and repetitive. I find this no more repetitive than any third-person action game. If you like games like Uncharted, you shouldn't really find this boring.

    I feel like the story could be longer, and the worlds more open. It is pretty easy to find all of the extras hidden    The graphics are great, the story is good enough. I am not sure why everyone is saying the game play is boring and repetitive. I find this no more repetitive than any third-person action game. If you like games like Uncharted, you shouldn't really find this boring.

    I feel like the story could be longer, and the worlds more open. It is pretty easy to find all of the extras hidden within the level. Not much replay value here, but if you can rent and play it all in a few days, or get a good deal on a price drop, check it out.    … Expand
  5. Jacer200
    Feb 2, 2014
    8
    This game is a great start for the next gen Xbox games. This game has the best looking graphics so far from any next gen game including PS4 titles. The sound is good and the VO is pretty darn good. The story does drag a little but really picks up at the end. The fighting is a little repetitive but it did not bother me that much at all.
    But be warned this is about a 6 hour game. So rent don't buy.
  6. skick
    Dec 2, 2013
    8
    I don't understand all the hate that this game is receiving....so I will break down the game into a couple areas that people use to rate games:
    Story 8- the story was very well done I won't go into specifics because I don't want to spoil it for anyone however if you find ancient Rome to be a subject of interest this will be an enjoyable part of the game
    Combat 8- if you were a fan of    I don't understand all the hate that this game is receiving....so I will break down the game into a couple areas that people use to rate games:
    Story 8- the story was very well done I won't go into specifics because I don't want to spoil it for anyone however if you find ancient Rome to be a subject of interest this will be an enjoyable part of the game
    Combat 8- if you were a fan of batman games or any of the assassins creed games you will find similarities in the system I do feel that it is a little more difficult that both those games because you do have to get the timing (you cannot just spam block endlessly) of your blocks down to maximize your combo points which you use to upgrade your character, executions vary depending on your unlocks and the position of the characters ,there could have been a few more variations but this is a minor inconvenience and easily overlooked.
    Visuals 10- this game looks amazing!!!! definitely the best game I have seen and I have both the xbone and the ps4 if you are picky about which games you play because you have a fixation for games that have to be amazing visually you will love watching the executions and cinematics in this game even the most seasoned gamer would have to agree on this point never have I seen such fine lighting and particle effects even the hair on NPC characters is true to life amazing attention to detail.
    Replay 6- this game is short, a friend and I took turns playing and easily beat it on soldier difficulty in 5 hours watching all the cinematics .you are encouraged to play through again on higher difficulties to max out your character and also if you are an achievement hunter, I have not played the multiplayer yet however as I understand it this is also connected with your offline character so you play the campaign to upgrade then go fight in the arena against waves of enemies .
    Bottom line: I gave this game an 8 because I really believe that if you have an xbone you should do yourself a favour and play this game, its short and sweet but well worth it to experience what next gen is capable of...besides you can beat it in no time and still get good trade for it while its still new.    … Expand
  7. StUnNeR_H2K
    Nov 25, 2013
    8
    This is my PERSONAL opinion, and I think everyone should play the game before judging it.

    I was disappointed at early reviews myself and almost cancelled my pre-order. Went ahead and jumped in and have really enjoyed the game. The story could be better, but it is good and somewhat deep if you really break it down. The game play does have a few quirks about it, but once you iron    This is my PERSONAL opinion, and I think everyone should play the game before judging it.

    I was disappointed at early reviews myself and almost cancelled my pre-order. Went ahead and jumped in and have really enjoyed the game. The story could be better, but it is good and somewhat deep if you really break it down.

    The game play does have a few quirks about it, but once you iron those out (or get used to them) it's a lot of fun. Caring it into the co-op with a friend is even better. Hopefully a sequel or another game follows this in a few years, because I would love to see the improvements.

    Remember it was publicly announced that this game was a planned 360 game originally, then they changed it mid-development. So seeing what they can do with the goal in mind of being on the XBOX One to start will be awesome.    … Expand
  8. RagingCanadian
    Mar 22, 2014
    8
    This game is a bit repetitive but it is a very good game great story, good multi player. Crytek is known for having very good visual games, an example would be Crysis 2. After playing this game I am now truly looking forward Homefront 2 and see what they will bring.
  9. Honestjon
    Jan 7, 2014
    8
    Underrated Game. Honestly. 7-8 would be fair. Play on hardest setting for full enjoyment as the easy settings are too easy- This may be the reason for some of the poor reviews, although I do not believe that a lot of the low scores have even played it (sad I know). I have dabbled with the Gladiator co-op and really liked that too. BAD points- Lack of variety with weapons, sometimesUnderrated Game. Honestly. 7-8 would be fair. Play on hardest setting for full enjoyment as the easy settings are too easy- This may be the reason for some of the poor reviews, although I do not believe that a lot of the low scores have even played it (sad I know). I have dabbled with the Gladiator co-op and really liked that too. BAD points- Lack of variety with weapons, sometimes frustrating camera angles and no PVP. PVP would suit this game well. It's not the a complete game but definitely better than the overall review score suggests… Expand
  10. DrSpence
    Feb 8, 2014
    8
    Ryse son of Rome is A fun fighter, if your looking for something easy. The graphics are good, but have a grainy look to them, i think there hiding clarity with it.
  11. Teckademics
    Dec 11, 2013
    8
    A great new franchise with great ambitions in a setting that has yet to be seen on the 360/One world. No doubt there will be a sequel to this game. If you want to prove and put your Xbox One to the test this game is pure eye candy. The story is pretty good and keeps your attention. There is a lot of room for improvement though. I would really like to see PVP and an open world like assasinsA great new franchise with great ambitions in a setting that has yet to be seen on the 360/One world. No doubt there will be a sequel to this game. If you want to prove and put your Xbox One to the test this game is pure eye candy. The story is pretty good and keeps your attention. There is a lot of room for improvement though. I would really like to see PVP and an open world like assasins creed has done. The arena feels a bit tacked on and the game is a 50gb install so make sure you have the space.… Expand
  12. SenshudoTV
    Nov 24, 2013
    8
    Ryse: Son Of Rome may have its repetitive sword fights, but Crytek delivers us a brief look at some history in a beautiful world, a truly stunning game at the launch of next generation of Xbox.
  13. twos
    May 2, 2014
    8
    Ryse of Rome presents a great launch title, the chronology of the story is interesting although not entirely original, whilst the plot itself isn't amazing it does present plenty of 'this is sparta'/'I am a freaking badass' moments.

    The sword play and executions are very cool and keep you entertained through what is mechanically a quite repetitive control set, and the sparse    Ryse of Rome presents a great launch title, the chronology of the story is interesting although not entirely original, whilst the plot itself isn't amazing it does present plenty of 'this is sparta'/'I am a freaking badass' moments.

    The sword play and executions are very cool and keep you entertained through what is mechanically a quite repetitive control set, and the sparse opportunities to take control of your legion whilst again simple are very satisfying.

    The game is short, however I think this works in it's favour, if this game were 20 hours long it would become dreadfully stale but for a 6-7 hours rompfest it keeps you thoroughly entertained. I feel the reviews suffer from peoples expectations for ryse son of rome and I like many was expecting something with a bit more depth, however the graphics and obvious attention to detail in creating excellently modeled swordplay have left me with an experience to remember.    … Expand
  14. ersantigres
    Dec 9, 2013
    8
    Its just beautiful in terms of graphics, the story is interesting and also it is fun, the most important thing in a videogame. The issues start when we go come down to gameplay cause the game is too rigid, you have to do the stuff just like the game tolds you, you cant explore the amazing enviorment, the fighting is the same almost all the time, but in some way it works, at last there areIts just beautiful in terms of graphics, the story is interesting and also it is fun, the most important thing in a videogame. The issues start when we go come down to gameplay cause the game is too rigid, you have to do the stuff just like the game tolds you, you cant explore the amazing enviorment, the fighting is the same almost all the time, but in some way it works, at last there are some sequences very boring, specially the ones where you have to throw.some arrows. Finally the multiplayer although is very effective is very limited. In conclusion is not a masterpiece but even if you see the horrible grades this game has received, dont let them discourage to buy this ok.game.… Expand
  15. skiggy
    Nov 26, 2013
    8
    Honestly? I feel Ryse has gotten some poor reviewing. I feel that the reviewers didn't look deep enough into the game to see that its a game of brutality from back in the Roman Empire. The combat that Crytek gave us is more than enough! This isn't God of War which also is a very repetitive hack and slash game. God of War is also very linear and predictable. It does have puzzles and aHonestly? I feel Ryse has gotten some poor reviewing. I feel that the reviewers didn't look deep enough into the game to see that its a game of brutality from back in the Roman Empire. The combat that Crytek gave us is more than enough! This isn't God of War which also is a very repetitive hack and slash game. God of War is also very linear and predictable. It does have puzzles and a better story sure. I think Ryse is perfect for a launch title, especially a 3rd person action game which is normally on sony consoles. The graphics are amazing and showcase the early stages of what the Xbox One can do. The combat is perfect! Yes, you constantly come up to barbarians over and over again but its still fun to pull off your own combos and executions. There's no magic in the game but why would there be? The focus is perfect! Having Marius go berserk for a few seconds is a cool way too off tough enemies. The boss battles can be a pain because when the boss glows red with a heavy attack, there is no way to block nor dodge it. At least I haven't figured it out yet. I started the game the hard level, which I have found to be extremely challenging! I just think this game should have gotten a hard 8. 90% of the negatives on here are all sony fans mad that this game is not on their console. Because we all know if it was, there would be hell to pay for such poor reviews. I like Ryse especially for a launch title. Its my favorite launch title out of both next gen consoles. I haven't even touched my PS4 since I got this game....… Expand
  16. jsgreen
    Dec 5, 2013
    8
    This game has the best visuals of all the next gen launch games without a doubt. The combat in this game is simple, perhaps a bit repetitive, but it's fun and never gets boring. The story is good but at the same time feels shallow and rushed. At the time of this writing this game is not a must own, however, it is a must play.

    TL;DR The visuals are absolutely stunning, the gameplay    This game has the best visuals of all the next gen launch games without a doubt. The combat in this game is simple, perhaps a bit repetitive, but it's fun and never gets boring. The story is good but at the same time feels shallow and rushed. At the time of this writing this game is not a must own, however, it is a must play.

    TL;DR
    The visuals are absolutely stunning, the gameplay while shallow is fun, and the story is good however too short... Not a must own but a must play.    … Expand
  17. bobrock1982
    Nov 27, 2013
    8
    I really don't know why all the "professional" reviewers are being so harsh on this game. I just completed it and had a blast doing so. First of all gorgeous, GORGEOUS game. I mean really breathtaking. One of the best if not THE best looking game I have seen. Sound-wise is great too, voice acting is very natural, music is epic and appropriately atmospheric. Story is not the greatest I'veI really don't know why all the "professional" reviewers are being so harsh on this game. I just completed it and had a blast doing so. First of all gorgeous, GORGEOUS game. I mean really breathtaking. One of the best if not THE best looking game I have seen. Sound-wise is great too, voice acting is very natural, music is epic and appropriately atmospheric. Story is not the greatest I've seen but it's not bad either. It's there to keep you moving forward and give you purpose and it does it's job. Combat system can be a bit repetitive but not more-so than in any other game from this genre and it's very meaty and "powerfull". You can feel the impact and momentum behind your strikes and executions (of which there are LOTS but you need to unlock them as you level up) make you feel like a real badass. Don't make the mistake I made where after leveling up I was only improving my attributes at the beginning only to find out much later on that you can unlock new executions as well:).
    The game is quite easy so if you want a challenge go for a higher difficulty straight away. It's also not very long (not too short either mind you just slightly below average I'd say) so upping the difficulty will squeeze some more time out of this title. There is multi-player but it's nothing too memorable. You'll play for a couple of hours (a couple more if you have a good buddy with you) and you'll be done with it. It's certainly not a game that will make you come back and play for hours on end.
    You have to consider if paying full price for a game you finish in 8-10 (maybe up to 15 if you find multi-player enjoyable) hours is something you can afford. If yes then you will probably have good time with it (I certainly did), but if not you can easily wait for a bargain later on. I bet in 6 months time this will still look just as good and for half the price this already good game should be even better:)    … Expand
  18. Warcodered
    Nov 23, 2013
    8
    I had a great time playing this game. It looks absolutely beautiful, I enjoyed it's story and while I can see how the combat might get somewhat repetitive for me the whole time I was playing it was still fun and didn't get old even as I got to the end of the game.
  19. Steve33
    Nov 23, 2013
    8
    The Ryse reviews are too harsh in my opinion. The game is a little repetitive and the campaign is short, but there's a pretty solid persistence upgrade system and the combat increases in complexity throughout the game. It is similar to the Batman: Arkham games except for the QTE executions. Many enemies you can just attack with combinations of X and Y, sure, but certain enemies you haveThe Ryse reviews are too harsh in my opinion. The game is a little repetitive and the campaign is short, but there's a pretty solid persistence upgrade system and the combat increases in complexity throughout the game. It is similar to the Batman: Arkham games except for the QTE executions. Many enemies you can just attack with combinations of X and Y, sure, but certain enemies you have to "break" their guard first with Y; certain enemies have heavy or quick attacks and you have to "block" with A; "dodge" heavy attacks and roll with B; X is strike; hold X for heavy strike; hold Y for heavy "break" (necessary against more powerful enemies). Tap LT to throw a pila (ranged attack). RB brings up "focus" mode or something which is like every other game's bullet time. There are large enemies that you must dodge and get behind to attack, then other enemies you must block three times in a row before striking, and the list goes on. Boss fights conclude each main level.

    All of this is layered on top of "choosing" which category of your character you want to get points in. There are four different categories, which you select with the d-pad. Choices are Health (the better timed the execution, the more health you regain); XP (better time executions more points for upgrades); Focus and Damage, both of which are pretty much pointless I'll admit. But it's still something else to think about during combat and eventaully you get good at performing one execution to restore health, then quickly swapping to XP for your next execution to go buy some upgrades. The last two are pretty much pointless I'll admit that.

    As far as the executions, the sheer variety keeps them interesting, especially since they are often contextual based on the environment (kicking a guy off a ledge, using your shield to push a guy into a spike wall, and so on).

    And obviously the best part of the game are the graphics, which are as good or better than anything on the other next-gen title right now. Although this is partially due to the fact that the camera is awfully zoomed in so the console doesn't have to render all that much, it is undeniably a stunning game.

    Of course it's far from perfect. It breaks immersion when the game has you do a long execution (say, 2 X's and 2 Y's) while barbarians stand around and watch. There's also a series of testudo sequences where you have to guide your men through hails of arrows while counter throwing pilum which aren't that much fun, though they're obviously in there to break up the rest of the combat. And like all the reviews have said, for the variety of enemies, ways to attack, and executions, it can get repetitive. It is also weird that if you press the wrong button during executions, you still complete the execution but get less points. And the campaign is only 8 missions, which lasts 6-8 hours.

    If you bought Xbox One and can get Ryse for less than $50, it's probably worth it. I haven't even tried MP yet but have enjoyed SP a great deal. It isn't a genre defining game or anything, but the visuals are there, gameplay is good, and the story is passable as well given strong voice acting and interesting cutscenes.    … Expand
  20. Rckstar
    Nov 23, 2013
    8
    So I've played it for about 14 hours now and i really like it!

    The graphics are very good (by my high end pc standards). The gameplay is fun but too easy. The finishers look awesome! The multiplayer is a nice coop experience though also too easy (hopefully the challenge editor will change that). The only flaw im my opinion is that its a bit short on content. More enemy types and    So I've played it for about 14 hours now and i really like it!

    The graphics are very good (by my high end pc standards).
    The gameplay is fun but too easy. The finishers look awesome!

    The multiplayer is a nice coop experience though also too easy (hopefully the challenge editor will change that).

    The only flaw im my opinion is that its a bit short on content. More enemy types and multiplayer modes would have been nice.    … Expand
  21. Maitrus
    Nov 24, 2013
    8
    Just finished the campaign. I thought it was great! Amazing graphics, excellent voice work, and I actually liked the gameplay too. Yes, it repeats itself, but amp up the difficulty, work on chaining combos, and perfect your double executions--there is plenty of strategy and variety. Highly recommend.
  22. Seesh
    Nov 24, 2013
    8
    Why such the harsh reviews? This game is FAR from bad. The combat is engaging and rewarding. The graphics are top notch. The story is lacking as you'd expect from a new IP, but it's not bad at all. This game is not "on rails" like all of the reviewers say. Linear? Yes, with minor exploration. Much like most of the games out there. I didn't buy this for a sandbox open world. Worth the moneyWhy such the harsh reviews? This game is FAR from bad. The combat is engaging and rewarding. The graphics are top notch. The story is lacking as you'd expect from a new IP, but it's not bad at all. This game is not "on rails" like all of the reviewers say. Linear? Yes, with minor exploration. Much like most of the games out there. I didn't buy this for a sandbox open world. Worth the money in my opinion. I can't wait to go through on higher difficulty.… Expand
  23. Bozforroz
    Nov 25, 2013
    8
    Seriously, what do people expect from a game?? This is a launch game for the Xbox One and an experience i will never forget. Imagine you are the main character in Gladiator or 300. You are in your own blockbuster. This is a showcase for what the Xbox One can offer and i was so impressed. Why does every game need to be so complicated that you just cant enjoy it for what it is?

    The combat    Seriously, what do people expect from a game?? This is a launch game for the Xbox One and an experience i will never forget. Imagine you are the main character in Gladiator or 300. You are in your own blockbuster. This is a showcase for what the Xbox One can offer and i was so impressed. Why does every game need to be so complicated that you just cant enjoy it for what it is?

    The combat relies on parrying your opponents then countering with your sword or shield charging and then finishing your foe with the most amazing executions that never gets boring. During these combos, you switch to what you can gain per execution, whether it be health/damage/focus/XP. Combat never got dull for me because the battles were so epic, the scale was huge and just alot of fun.

    For a launch game that can showcase what the Xbox One has to offer, this game blew me away. This is what launch games should be about, and a must recommend if you are a fan of Gladiator or 300 or Greek/Roman history.    … Expand
  24. SMcNu715
    Nov 26, 2013
    8
    Where to start? Ryse is not a ground breaking game by any capacity. However what it does do, it does well. That being said, you aren't going to find anything entirely new here. What Ryse does bring to the table are some truly stunning visuals, repetitive (albeit satisfying) combat, phenomenal voice and mo-cap acting, and a decent (albeit shallow) story.

    It should also be noted that this    Where to start? Ryse is not a ground breaking game by any capacity. However what it does do, it does well. That being said, you aren't going to find anything entirely new here. What Ryse does bring to the table are some truly stunning visuals, repetitive (albeit satisfying) combat, phenomenal voice and mo-cap acting, and a decent (albeit shallow) story.

    It should also be noted that this game is rather short, and in that short amount of time, you will find yourself doing much of the same thing throughout (hack, slash, kill, move on, repeat). While combat is mapped basically to six buttons (sword attack, shield attack, block, dodge, execute and focus), the executions really do shine ad do a good job of breaking up the combat. The game does have over 95 execution animations, but you will end up seeing some of the same handful of them throughout your journey. If you can look past it, then you'll find yourself truly able to enjoy what Ryse is all about. There are also a handful of voice commands you can shout at your kinect at specific times, though you can also hold the LB button to make those work as well. Quite frankly the only thing Ryse does EXTREMELY poorly are the sections of the game that you are forced to use a Scorpio (turret mounted crossbow). Fortunately, you only need to use it a few times, but it is worth noting that they are some of the most boring, awkward, and broken parts of the game.

    The story is a mixed bag; while the setting does a good job of spicing up the story, there were times where much of what was happening felt forced and ham-fisted. Though the story does do a good job making you REALLY hate the antagonists, which makes the journey all the sweeter. Thankfully, all parts in this game are admirably acted, and all the actors do a great job pulling you in, even if their source material is a bit lackluster.

    The game does have a pretty decent multiplayer arena mode as well, but many will be off put by it's OPTIONAL micro transactions. Again, I say OPTIONAL because you can earn all the game has to offer by actually PLAYING the game this is something we are all going to have to get used to, as almost every game will be adopting this business model. Right now it isn't an issue, but when they become MANDATORY, then we can all grab the pitchforks. As for what you actually pay for/earn is currency used to buy packs of gear ala Mass Effect 3.

    At the end of the day, this is probably the most graphically impressive title for the XBox One at the moment. When you want to show a friend what graphical capabilities the system can showcase, this would be the title to do it. This game runs at 900p; quite frankly if it ran at 1080p, you wouldn't know the difference. In fact, the same goes for all XB1 games don't let someone tell you there is a big difference between 720p, 900p, or 1080p because they would not be able to tell the difference themselves. They are just blowing smoke up your butt.

    Personally, I really did enjoy my time with Ryse. It was short, but sweet, and if it carried on any longer than it did, it could definitely have left me bored. When I was done with the whole thing, it did leave me with a big smile on my face and it definitely makes me look forward to the next few years with my new console. Isn't that what gaming is all about?    … Expand
  25. GoGoVic
    Nov 25, 2013
    8
    It's very similar to old school games like Final Fight or Streets of Rage. You travel around having group fights with enemies that use set patterns of attack. Every now and then you meet a boss character who requires special tactics like Mike Tyson's Super Punch Out. The combat is responsive and rewards skill and timing. Plus it's well acted and looks gorgeous.
  26. fogbow
    Nov 25, 2013
    8
    This is a fun hack-and-slash. The combat is clearly inspired by Batman:Arkham it relies more on timing, counters and combos than button-mashing and roll-dodging. This makes it feel sort of like a long series of QTEs, so if that's not your cup of tea, so be it. I don't think it deserves the slew of negative reviews; the game clearly has a vision and executes it well, though I think a fewThis is a fun hack-and-slash. The combat is clearly inspired by Batman:Arkham it relies more on timing, counters and combos than button-mashing and roll-dodging. This makes it feel sort of like a long series of QTEs, so if that's not your cup of tea, so be it. I don't think it deserves the slew of negative reviews; the game clearly has a vision and executes it well, though I think a few small changes would have made that vision a lot more clear, and possibly more fun for some of the haters. For instance, in Batman games, the action speeds up as a combo continues and you enter flow mode; in Ryse, on the other hand, combos continue at the same somewhat plodding pace, interrupted by even slower execution QTEs. And the plethora of currency systems and scores is impossible to fathom, especially in the middle of combat where you end up having no good visual feedback about how well you're performing even though the information is there, it's in words like "Soldier Execution!" which would have worked better as stars or icons or noises or, well, just about anything. The campaign story is well acted I am amazed at how lifelike the performance capture is and feels like a B-movie ripoff mashup of Gladiator (2000) and Clash Of The Titans (1981) which means that compared to most video game stories it's Moby Dick.… Expand
  27. onyxe
    Dec 12, 2013
    8
    This game is amazing ...
    Press criticism against him is terrible and many news editors have forgotten games of the 90s.
    May be they were can only be frustrated to see their big brother playing these games you named them all beat. Double dragon, street of rage are parties of this. At this time, only two buttons on the handle but fun to sell and this is what I found with breathtaking    This game is amazing ...
    Press criticism against him is terrible and many news editors have forgotten games of the 90s.
    May be they were can only be frustrated to see their big brother playing these games you named them all beat. Double dragon, street of rage are parties of this.
    At this time, only two buttons on the handle but fun to sell and this is what I found with breathtaking graphics when I play Ryse ...

    So older friends don't hesitate to test Ryse. It will probably remind you greats moments of happiness.    … Expand
  28. LGK
    Nov 27, 2013
    8
    Dont listen to the negative reviews. its awful when you look at "all of their reviews" and they have done nothing but bash xbox titles and praise sony titles. This game is gorgeous and fun to play. The combat system is akin to batman which was praised for its fighting sequences. Best looking game on x1 and possibly ps4. I had to make an account to let people know that this game is whatDont listen to the negative reviews. its awful when you look at "all of their reviews" and they have done nothing but bash xbox titles and praise sony titles. This game is gorgeous and fun to play. The combat system is akin to batman which was praised for its fighting sequences. Best looking game on x1 and possibly ps4. I had to make an account to let people know that this game is what you make of it much like god of war. It will get boring if you mash your way through it and don't try to max out your combos. But. Take the time to learn the nuances and this game is awesome. Me and my friend have played the multiplier alone for over 20 hours. Give it a try, its worth it.… Expand
  29. Quanicus
    Nov 29, 2013
    8
    I may age myself here, but this game is a modern day Golden Axe and its FUN. All games are repetitive to some degree. In my opinion Ryse is no different than the Batman series. The story mode in Ryse was surprisingly interesting, the graphics are stunning, and the multiplayer is pretty cool. I enjoyed this game from start to finish, the only complaint I have is there are no decapitations.I may age myself here, but this game is a modern day Golden Axe and its FUN. All games are repetitive to some degree. In my opinion Ryse is no different than the Batman series. The story mode in Ryse was surprisingly interesting, the graphics are stunning, and the multiplayer is pretty cool. I enjoyed this game from start to finish, the only complaint I have is there are no decapitations. Ryse 2, bring decapitations please!… Expand
  30. OdoubleP
    Nov 30, 2013
    8
    It's a good game but like others have said its repetitive. The mechanics of the game and the graphics are quality but you just get bored too quickly. I still say it's worth getting at this early stage of the xbox ones cycle. the critic's score would suggest its a really bad game which it isn't, it just doesn't get anywhere near its potential.
  31. Kemosavi
    Nov 30, 2013
    8
    The game is short and to the point (ba-doom, pun), but leaves you wanting a bit more. Graphically the game is amazing feeling near seamless between combat and the great story it tells. The combat tests your reaction but is nothing new to video games, even with the many different ways to kill people, most people will probably find the executions repetitive. The story as mentioned beforeThe game is short and to the point (ba-doom, pun), but leaves you wanting a bit more. Graphically the game is amazing feeling near seamless between combat and the great story it tells. The combat tests your reaction but is nothing new to video games, even with the many different ways to kill people, most people will probably find the executions repetitive. The story as mentioned before is great, lead by what is some of the best voice acting and character animation in video games to date. While the linear aspect and repetitive combat may disappoint some, other will be surprised by the beauty, art, and voice-acting the game displays. Its a good ride.… Expand
  32. IJustWannaPlay
    Nov 30, 2013
    8
    I grant the disappointed and acknowledge that the combat is repetitive but let's be real here, I can't believe I'm seeing scores of 0, 1 and 2. to be honest I still haven't grown tired of hacking off arms and legs. The graphics are nothing short of amazing and it's good story. I can see rating this at a 6-7 if you're craving more depth in the combat area but below that, you're just beingI grant the disappointed and acknowledge that the combat is repetitive but let's be real here, I can't believe I'm seeing scores of 0, 1 and 2. to be honest I still haven't grown tired of hacking off arms and legs. The graphics are nothing short of amazing and it's good story. I can see rating this at a 6-7 if you're craving more depth in the combat area but below that, you're just being extra particular.… Expand
  33. ChebDog
    Dec 3, 2013
    8
    Reviewers are missing the point with this game. This is a launch game that simplifies controls with button color references to allow anyone, "NEW" gamers especially, to pickup and play a next gen game with relative ease. I selected the hardest difficulty available from the start and in no way did i think this game was easy. Reviewers must have played this on the easiest setting to ripReviewers are missing the point with this game. This is a launch game that simplifies controls with button color references to allow anyone, "NEW" gamers especially, to pickup and play a next gen game with relative ease. I selected the hardest difficulty available from the start and in no way did i think this game was easy. Reviewers must have played this on the easiest setting to rip through it for review purposes. I was forced to upgrade my character and executions to progress through the game. The graphics and sound are exceptional. This game is very graphic with brutal executions which brings up another issue I see in most reviews. There are dozens of executions in this game. How reviewers are stating that the same execution occurs over and over is not true. You unlock more executions as you level up. There are multiple single, double, environment and co-op executions with multiple variations. Yes there same arm is hacked off, but wouldn't you hack off the weapon wielding arm of your opponent?
    On-line is a solid gaming experience as well that any skill level gamer can dig into. I almost did not pick up this game due to "Expert" review scores and would have missed out on a great game.    … Expand
  34. ChanPetrelli
    Dec 5, 2013
    8
    This game is absolutely awesome. It is a true next-gen game with incredible graphics and sound, Crytek has done a very good job with the Cryengine on Xbox One. You wont see any like this on other games platforms.

    This game is like a adventure combat game, it isn´t a pure hack and slash, so don't expect that for it. Played it to the end, I can say it was a very funny and a challenging    This game is absolutely awesome. It is a true next-gen game with incredible graphics and sound, Crytek has done a very good job with the Cryengine on Xbox One. You wont see any like this on other games platforms.

    This game is like a adventure combat game, it isn´t a pure hack and slash, so don't expect that for it. Played it to the end, I can say it was a very funny and a challenging game (difficulty 3/4).

    You have a few moves: shield hit, heavy shield hit, sword hit, heavy sword hit, roll, dodge, pillum throw and a sort of very well done voice command to order your solders help you in the battlefield. Those are all moves you'll have for your Roman soldier, but I assure you they're enough to have fun fighting against 5 or 6 enemies at the same time.

    Bad things I found were: the game is too short (about 7 hours) and you don't have anything more to do but fighting. It would be nice if Crytek did some puzzles or more interaction with the scenary along the game.    … Expand
  35. claudiofca
    Dec 8, 2013
    8
    O jogo graficamente falando muito bom, porém meio repetitivo, pois não há variedade de inimigos, são quase todos iguais. No resumo um bom jogo, mas poderia ser melhor. Agora ficaria perfeito se a história fosse sobre o Spartacus
  36. Gameronpoint
    Dec 28, 2013
    8
    This is an absolutely beautiful game. The graphics and detail in this game are absolutely stunning. This game is a tech demo just like killzone shadowfall. This game shows off what the graphics in this game can do. However just like killzone it has last generation gameplay.
  37. Sully20000
    Dec 13, 2013
    8
    Visuals amazing, decent game play and great music atmosphere. Yes there are a few issues but its a really decent game and i'm enjoying playing through. I rent my games so for a rent its perfect, if I paid 50 quid maybe not.....
  38. 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.
  39. alezigoulart
    Dec 15, 2013
    8
    Firt of all, i dont agree with the notes that this game is receiving from the critic. This game have much potentional to be one of the most amazing franchises ever. This graphics, jesus man, this graphics... THIS IS THE NEXT GENERATION! Amazing graphics, better than whatever i see until now. Better than PC graphics, better then all games we have today to play, just amazing. Another greatFirt of all, i dont agree with the notes that this game is receiving from the critic. This game have much potentional to be one of the most amazing franchises ever. This graphics, jesus man, this graphics... THIS IS THE NEXT GENERATION! Amazing graphics, better than whatever i see until now. Better than PC graphics, better then all games we have today to play, just amazing. Another great thing about Ryse is the History, if you like the history of Roma and Mythology you will like it. The gameplay its really good, it works very well, the problem is the variation of the gameplay, unfortunately it is repetitive. But dont be sad, the amazing graphics, the amazing history, the good gameplay make this game really amazing. I think if Crytek and Microsoft make another Ryse, fixing all the problems, we gonna have one of the most amazing games ever created.… Expand
  40. redrx8gt2005
    Mar 5, 2014
    8
    Fun Game Overall , The Campaign Was A Bit Short , Finished It In Less Then 10 Hours , Witch Is A Bit Dissapointing , But Still Lots Of Fun To Be Had And Lots Of Collectibles To Collect , The Multiplayer Is Fun But Once Again Limited , The Season Pass Adds Survival Mode Witch Is Fun Too , But The Game Is Just Missing Something , The Graphics Do Look Stunning And Can Be Compared To PS4
  41. Royceda530
    Dec 18, 2013
    8
    Forget modern day reviews from these geeky righteous gamers. Son of rome is a brilliant game. Graphics are incredible and the combat is addictive. Once the campaign is finished you have the brilliant multiplayer.
    I don't know what people want from games these days after seeing the low reviews for this game but I highly recommend it.
  42. script_error
    Dec 26, 2013
    8
    I'll start with the single player. The story is actually confusing (as most Crytek games are) until about halfway through. I didn't actually see the ending coming, and anyone who played and was paying attention probably didn't see the ending coming either. I immediately dismiss anyone's review saying it was expected or predictable.

    ((SPOILER ALERT: It turns out you play the main    I'll start with the single player. The story is actually confusing (as most Crytek games are) until about halfway through. I didn't actually see the ending coming, and anyone who played and was paying attention probably didn't see the ending coming either. I immediately dismiss anyone's review saying it was expected or predictable.

    ((SPOILER ALERT: It turns out you play the main character caught in a game between two gods which is resulting in the ruin of Rome.))

    Based loosely on actual history (characters are real people, but not accurate in region or time), you end by becoming the revenge-bent Damocles taking on the royalty of Rome, whose bad decisions might lead to it's demise. The "quick-time events" aren't as bad as people say, and you actually do have to pay attention to the people attacking you, so it's not quite a button mashing hack/slash as much as it is timing and attention. It can be actually very challenging but yes, agreed it does get a little repetitive in terms of combat.

    Multiplayer is pretty fun, but does get old after a few hours of playing. This has been a game I swap between COD (the only other game I have right now) periodically and usually crank through a few levels of multiplayer after having beaten the single player. It starts fairly slow I admit, but once you understand how to level up your player, you'll be hooked for good hour-long matches. If you have a friend to help that's even more fun, otherwise you get paired with someone random, which can be good/bad depending.

    I really enjoyed this game as a console-release show-off because they went out of the way to put in the various new tricks: vibes in the triggers, kinect commands (which work well as long as you enunciate) and of course, those pretty amazing graphics.

    Overall, I said 8/10. It's not a perfect score for two reasons: gameplay does need a little more variety and multiplayer grind is sorta outrageous (getting to level 100 will take FOREVER).

    I imagine this might be a title much like Assassin's Creed, where the first one was visually stunning but the gameplay was just a bit too repetitive. If the make future Ryse games, I hope they really add more to the game in terms of interactions with your surroundings, maybe make the character do more... etc. etc.

    Hope this review helps! I think it's worth a play (especially once the returns start coming in and you can get it for cheap).    … Expand
  43. Matty888
    Jan 7, 2014
    8
    Ok so i have to admit, the first 4 missions are a bit crap, but mission 5 onwards is just the best storyline ever. Repetetive, but then again, what combat game isnt. Multiplayer is small, boring and theres nothing to do. I highly reccomend seeing this through to the end, because the ending of this game makes the 3 tedious hours previous worth it.
  44. Ataliano
    Jan 7, 2014
    8
    Ryse is underscored. It's really short, it's true, but on gaming history there have been other titles which were short as well and could be as well pointed as repetitive. Those games received more score and sometimes it was attached to its visuals (first Assassin's Creed for example). Ok, we can't compare AC to Ryse, but overall what I mean is that any user will be surprised with RyseRyse is underscored. It's really short, it's true, but on gaming history there have been other titles which were short as well and could be as well pointed as repetitive. Those games received more score and sometimes it was attached to its visuals (first Assassin's Creed for example). Ok, we can't compare AC to Ryse, but overall what I mean is that any user will be surprised with Ryse in-game graphics (be aware of overscan features on tv's they crap the experience!), and its gameplay yeah, falls a bit short, but it mantains the strenght of the combats and the combo feature.

    Also, after the campaign you can re-make it again in a higher dificulty level or play the arena mode, which has quite load of options (and will have more eventually), and really adds hours to the game itself.

    I think it's a good game, almost a must-have except for some things which are really bad (as for example "hidden" things which aren't really "hidded" (you've got to be dumb if you don't find any of them)). But it doesn't deserves the score given by most magazines. I've played more booring games with more scores on them.    … Expand
  45. AaronG247
    Jan 16, 2014
    8
    Great launch title, amazing graphics, excellent game-play (although a little repetitive), was it worth the price of a brand new game yes and no. Everyone knows the graphics and detail are amazing, the game-play however a tad bit repetitive, it is mixed up a little bit by adding different enemies or going to different areas. The game in my opinion was too short, it would have been better ifGreat launch title, amazing graphics, excellent game-play (although a little repetitive), was it worth the price of a brand new game yes and no. Everyone knows the graphics and detail are amazing, the game-play however a tad bit repetitive, it is mixed up a little bit by adding different enemies or going to different areas. The game in my opinion was too short, it would have been better if it had more of and RPG style to it and a longer campaign, but it was still enjoyable and some of the most enjoyable moments would have been the cut-scenes, All in all a worthwhile game, maybe just wait for a price drop to pick it up.… Expand
  46. wilsonadams
    Jan 17, 2014
    8
    8.5! The graphics are spectacular. Although the gameplay mechanics have been deemed repetitive, it's super fun! what game isn't repetitive in some degree? This game comes with a decent variety of enemies, and is incredibly satisfying to combo your way through them all (Batman anyone? You know what I mean). The multiplayer is subtle in how addicting the customization of your gladiator is,8.5! The graphics are spectacular. Although the gameplay mechanics have been deemed repetitive, it's super fun! what game isn't repetitive in some degree? This game comes with a decent variety of enemies, and is incredibly satisfying to combo your way through them all (Batman anyone? You know what I mean). The multiplayer is subtle in how addicting the customization of your gladiator is, so you won't find nerds with diamond plated weapons *cough* call of duty crap. The story is challenging and feels like you're in a movie or tv series. I think people were just a little too harsh on this game, for a launch title, hats off to it.… Expand
  47. T_Soro
    Jan 22, 2014
    8
    Not sure why everyone was ripping on this game so much. Glad to see the user reviews are relatively positive (with the odd person claiming all of us giving it good ratings are MSFT employees, so they have to give it a 0 rating...). Yes the mechanics are simple and yes it wasn't quite long enough for my liking, but I loved the game and loved playing through it. So much so that I actuallyNot sure why everyone was ripping on this game so much. Glad to see the user reviews are relatively positive (with the odd person claiming all of us giving it good ratings are MSFT employees, so they have to give it a 0 rating...). Yes the mechanics are simple and yes it wasn't quite long enough for my liking, but I loved the game and loved playing through it. So much so that I actually started playing through again. Perfecting the combat on higher difficulties and fighting 6 or more guys at a time that are all coming at you is a blast. Not sure why the critics hated on it so much.… Expand
  48. NkayD
    Apr 28, 2014
    8
    Ryse Is beautiful, The cryengine is amazing and crytech really outdid themselves. From the dusty colosseum to the lush forest, this game looks superb. The gameplay, as you've probably heard, is a bit repetitive, but not nearly as much as everyone would lead you to suspect. The action is cool and there's plenty of blood and gore. Just because the action is repetitive doesn't mean thereRyse Is beautiful, The cryengine is amazing and crytech really outdid themselves. From the dusty colosseum to the lush forest, this game looks superb. The gameplay, as you've probably heard, is a bit repetitive, but not nearly as much as everyone would lead you to suspect. The action is cool and there's plenty of blood and gore. Just because the action is repetitive doesn't mean there isn't a challenge. The campaign is beautiful and the story is interesting, I especially like how they didn't try to make an over the top story. The multiplayer is where the game becomes worth a score of 8. It's in depth and is very challenging. The arena is constantly changing and new barbarians are swarming you every minute. Even with the same combos and executions, there is no lack of action or difficulty. Also, many people complained that the slow-motion executions lose their fun halfway through the game, but that's not the case, and even if you do get bored of the executions, they are completely optional. This game needs to be in every xbox one owners library. Ryse shows exactly why the next gen is so great, and proves that the next gen was worth the investment. This game just gets me excited for what's to come. Go out and get this game, you won't regret it. Defend Rome and conquer your enemies with the best looking xbox one game released to date.… Expand
  49. Flute
    Mar 9, 2014
    8
    Good story, great graphics. Ok multiplayer. Worth the $40 digital sale price MS "experimented" with. I heard Crytek is working on a sequel so I hope with more development time they can take Ryse off its linear rails and make it more open world with more variety of enemies!
  50. AkimboTitan
    Feb 22, 2014
    8
    If you want an absolutely gorgeous hack-and-slash third person game, then this is for you. Crytek have indisputably made one of the most beautiful games available on console. The campaign is awesome, though at times repetitive, it delivers a consistently entertaining storyline and gameplay.
    The online multiplayer within the arena is where most of the fun is to be had. You battle around    If you want an absolutely gorgeous hack-and-slash third person game, then this is for you. Crytek have indisputably made one of the most beautiful games available on console. The campaign is awesome, though at times repetitive, it delivers a consistently entertaining storyline and gameplay.
    The online multiplayer within the arena is where most of the fun is to be had. You battle around many different maps within the area with friends, with the legendary cooperative executions. It is an addictive experience, and if you enjoy roman/classical games or films, like 300, gladiator, or simply like the button-mashing experience that all hack-and-slash games offer, then this game will likely interest you.    … Expand
  51. jacked_beast
    Feb 22, 2014
    8
    This is a great game however the game play's pretty repetitive, takes only 5 hours to beat, and there's basically no replay value. The graphics are amazing though (shows the potential of next gen consoles graphics) and I loved the slow motion "300" kills. The story was pretty sic and the ending hallway part was completely bad ass!
  52. Dewbers
    Mar 11, 2014
    8
    For a Next Gen launch game the Crytek engine is gorgeous. The Story is entertaining and keeps you hooked. The Combat can be a tad repetitive, think Batman in the Arkham series.
    The Single player campaign is short. But get a friend co-op on the multiplayer and have a blast
  53. 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+).
  54. yanksfan2304
    Apr 20, 2014
    8
    I planned on getting the Xone when Titan fall came out, and I picked up Ryse for the heck of it. I played it over the weekend and it is a lot of fun. I was worried it was too short for a 60$ game, but I will play it through again at least a few more times. It looks great, the story is good, and the combat is fun. I love the arkham games, and this is kind of like those. I love bothI planned on getting the Xone when Titan fall came out, and I picked up Ryse for the heck of it. I played it over the weekend and it is a lot of fun. I was worried it was too short for a 60$ game, but I will play it through again at least a few more times. It looks great, the story is good, and the combat is fun. I love the arkham games, and this is kind of like those. I love both systems so far, not a fanboy of either, I would pick this up for sure, now that the price has gone down.… Expand
  55. punkxwad07
    Jul 7, 2014
    8
    I must say this game gets an unfair amount of bad reviews. To be short, the one flaw with this game is the shallow combat system.

    Best on legendary difficulty.
    Awesome graphics. Fun combat system to master. Epic storyline.

    Incredible story of revenge that follows our hero through his campaigns across britania all the way back to the corrupt streets of rome.
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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!
  64. 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.
  65. portillo12850
    May 12, 2021
    8
    Excelente juego muy buena historia y realmente parece una pelicula lo jnico malo lo repetitivo d elos botones pero es muy bueno recomendado a los que tienen game pass
  66. CamyVero
    Sep 25, 2022
    8
    Tenía muchas ganas de entrarle a este juego desde hacía mucho tiempo. He sido usuario básicamente de playstation desde hace años. En mi casa siempre ha habido una Play, por lo que los exclusivos de xbox siempre han pasado por debajo del radar, aunque siempre ha habido alguno cuyo tráiler o imágenes de presentación llamaba mi atención. Ryse: Son of Rome, pertenece a esa categoría.

    Ryse:    Tenía muchas ganas de entrarle a este juego desde hacía mucho tiempo. He sido usuario básicamente de playstation desde hace años. En mi casa siempre ha habido una Play, por lo que los exclusivos de xbox siempre han pasado por debajo del radar, aunque siempre ha habido alguno cuyo tráiler o imágenes de presentación llamaba mi atención. Ryse: Son of Rome, pertenece a esa categoría.

    Ryse: Son of Rome es básicamente un hack and slash. Cuyo gran potencial reside principalmente en su poderío gráfico, el juego es sencillamente espectacular en este aspecto. Una verdadera muestra de poder no solo del desempeño de la consola, sino también del motor gráfico obra de la gente de Crytec. Incluso casi 10 años después de que saliera a la luz, no tiene nada que envidiar a otras producciones actuales ejecutadas bajo Unreal Engine, es asombroso.

    Otro punto a destacar es su historia. Una verdadera película del género peplum donde se nos narra una historia de venganza encarnada en un joven soldado, Marius Titus, perteneciente a una familia acomodada de la capital del imperio, al que un día de buenas a primeras, le asesinan a toda su familia en un asalto a su vivienda, perpetrado por unos bárbaros. Aprovechando su condición de soldado y excelentes habilidades para el combate da muerte a los invasores y posteriormente se alista en la campaña de Britania, donde espera obtener su venganza encontrando a aquellos que ordenaron la invasión de su casa y el asesinato de su familia. Lo que encuentra allí no es precisamente lo que él esperaba. El viaje de Marius nos llevará por escenarios muy diferentes, llenos de enemigos, trampas y peligros, además de jefes desafiantes que nos pondrán, en ocasiones las cosas muy difíciles.

    Aparte de desvelar la historia y el disfrute de lo espectacular de su combate, Ryse ofrece algo de exploración para conseguir sus coleccionables, entre los que destaca un precioso cómic digital en el que se cuenta con mucho más detalle el contexto de la historia. Lo que le da a la campaña un aliciente importante para re jugarla en una dificultad mayor si el juego te ha parecido corto. Ojo, esta es una de las principales críticas que ha recibido el juego, a mi me ha parecido que es la duración estándar para este tipo de aventuras, no siempre un juego tiene que pasar de las 20 horas ni mucho menos para ser bueno o reseñable. Me ha durado unas 8 horas de partida jugando con calma y muriendo algunas veces hasta entender algunas mecánicas de combate que se encuentran durante la partida. Conociendo lo que te vas a encontrar y yendo a saco, pues sí te durará menos de 5, pero en la primera vuelta veo esto complicado.

    Desvelar la historia, disfrutar de los espectaculares gráficos, ambientaciones y animaciones del combate, desbloquear los extras que la campaña nos ofrece y mejorar al máximo las habilidades de Marius, nos llevará un puñado de horas interesantes, pero si eso no es suficiente, el título se alarga con los combates de gladiadores de su vertiente multijugador, que no hemos probado, pero que seguro que le puede arañar unas cuantas horas más.

    En definitiva, Ryse: Son of Rome es un gran videojuego. Un excelente exclusivo de Xbox que merece la pena jugar y disfrutar    … Expand
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. Nahna
    Jul 8, 2022
    8
    Minha primeira experiência com o xbox, jogado no Series S pelo GamePass.

    O jogo tem história e gráficos bacanas, apesar de ser bem curto.
  71. maxded233
    Jun 22, 2019
    8
    me gusto la historia y digo que es uno de mis juegos favoritos a pesar de las criticas
  72. Jornad
    Nov 20, 2019
    8
    Enjoyed playing, enjoyed story, enjoyed hacking limbs from foes. Don't understand why such a low metacritic score?????
  73. xaviar_nl
    Jan 19, 2023
    8
    The game looks great, and keeps you going at a nice pace.
    Minus points are that it crashed multiple times on me while playing it. Also, not all things (such as the d-pad keys) are explained very well. And the final boss (not N.) was rather "frustrating".
  74. anykey_
    Jun 21, 2021
    8
    And the game is not bad. I didn't even expect from krytek. After the Crysis, then ... More than once I caught myself thinking that I like Greece in the Roman era. It goes very well, like some kind of movie. And not a bad bitemap, although you are fighting outside. A bit monotonous combat and you can't change weapons. I really liked at least, again, monotonous finishing moves. The game isAnd the game is not bad. I didn't even expect from krytek. After the Crysis, then ... More than once I caught myself thinking that I like Greece in the Roman era. It goes very well, like some kind of movie. And not a bad bitemap, although you are fighting outside. A bit monotonous combat and you can't change weapons. I really liked at least, again, monotonous finishing moves. The game is not bad for me. 8 out of 10. Well, a **** on a PC… Expand
  75. Mohmelianirma
    May 14, 2020
    8
    لعبة اسطورية أفضل حصريات الجهاز ايضا لعبة مظلومة لا أحد يتكلم عنها
  76. yangfanhong
    Feb 11, 2022
    8
    This is a simple and satisfying game. It provides fun gameplay and intriguing story.
  77. GhostKill
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Ryse Son of Rome was truly a next gen title for Xbox One at the time. Unfortunately, Xbox gamers only seem to like COD and Fortnite. Take this game and put it on Sonys platform and it would be an 85 all day long. I throughly enjoyed it -it was different and we needed different at the start of a that Gen. Definitely one of my favorite Xbox One titles.
  78. NxtDoc
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Ryse is truly underrated. The story is very good. The combat is simple, but very visceral. Marius is a awesome character. Even for a launch game, this game holds up very good graphically.
  79. ShadyMILZ
    Aug 18, 2020
    8
    Игру явно недооценили. Игра довольно хорошая.
  80. HunterM145
    Dec 6, 2020
    8
    Fantastic game here, love the graphics and gameplay is excellent. Fighting had never been so fun
  81. ErickSvieira
    Nov 14, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gráficos lindos, divertido, história muito boa, jogabilidade boa, muito fluída. Joguem sem medo… Expand
  82. RTCWFAN
    May 5, 2023
    8
    I love and hate Ryse at the same time. It was the first game I bought for the Xbox One and first I was stunned of the great graphics and setting. After some hours it all became a bit repetitive - especially the finishing moves. Nevertheless a very funny game. Overall rating: 7,5.
  83. EnriqueAriasT
    May 8, 2021
    8
    Excelente juego, no se por que tan baja calificación, pero gráficamente, jugabilidad, historia de 10..
  84. Uradisur
    May 3, 2021
    8
    Графика очень хороша и по сей день. Игра очень красивая. Геймплей довольно однотипный, но какие же здесь зрелищные добивания, прямо радует глаз. Также неплохой сюжет.
  85. Mindkiller7522
    Jul 13, 2021
    8
    7/2/21-7/3/21 100% Main Story

    I did not have the highest hopes for this game going in, considering it didn't have the best review scores and it's developer also made the Crysis series, which I didn't like very much. Surprisingly, I did enjoy it quite a bit! The story follows Marius, a Roman soldier rising through the ranks over the course of the game and battling against the natives    7/2/21-7/3/21 100% Main Story

    I did not have the highest hopes for this game going in, considering it didn't have the best review scores and it's developer also made the Crysis series, which I didn't like very much. Surprisingly, I did enjoy it quite a bit!

    The story follows Marius, a Roman soldier rising through the ranks over the course of the game and battling against the natives of Britain. It's set up pretty early on that he is also avenging the death of his family, kind of like the Punisher.

    The story is excellent! It's not too long and you really root for the deaths of the antagonists by the end. There is kind of an odd spiritual element to it that was a little confusing, but I though that the story was very well done overall.
    You wouldn't expect any less from Crytek, but the graphics are fantastic all throughout. There are many epic set piece battles that become pretty memorable, especially the excursion past Hadrian's Wall.

    The combat did take a little getting used to at first. It's very similar to the Batman Arkham games with a lot of countering and attacking, but they do have a QT style finisher that is not only satisfying, but it will net you more experience and bonuses based on what mode you have selected (More health, more damage, etc.) There are a few irritating enemies that have to be handled a certain way, like shield breaking or countering at the right time, but I did feel pretty skilled with the system by the end of the first chapter.

    If there is one major issue it would be the camera. It is usually right up the characters backside. I felt like a proctologist. Even in combat it was very tough to see all of the enemies that might be rushing at you. I suppose it might be for realism, but it didn't work very well.

    Overall, this is a great game-especially for a Game Pass rental. It's quick and entertaining and definitely worth the six hours or so that it takes to beat the story.    … Expand
  86. zezeljmare
    Jul 1, 2021
    8
    EN:
    Extremely good game, especially because came out since Day One for Xbox One. The graphics are outstanding. Combat is very good, fluid and fun, Rome is nicely done, very detailed facilities. Unfortunately, the game doesn't last long.
    SRP: Izuzetno dobra igra, budući da je izašla Day One za Xbox One. Grafika je izvanredna. Combat je veoma dobar, fluidan i zabavan, Rim je lepo    EN:
    Extremely good game, especially because came out since Day One for Xbox One. The graphics are outstanding. Combat is very good, fluid and fun, Rome is nicely done, very detailed facilities. Unfortunately, the game doesn't last long.

    SRP:
    Izuzetno dobra igra, budući da je izašla Day One za Xbox One. Grafika je izvanredna. Combat je veoma dobar, fluidan i zabavan, Rim je lepo urađen, mnogo detaljni objekti. Nažalost igra ne traje dugo.    … Expand
  87. HuskerNation
    Nov 13, 2021
    8
    Incredible story. Amazing graphics. Overlooked game. Just short. Hoping for a sequel.
  88. pricecaptain104
    Jan 11, 2022
    8
    Great game. The gameplay is amazing, the story is decent and the game boast some of the best graphics for a Xbox one game. The phenomenal graphics and the gameplay makes this game great.
  89. cchenders40
    Aug 25, 2022
    8
    I skipped this game back when the Xbox One launched and went with Titanfall instead. I just finished this game on my Xbox Series S thanks to game pass, and I’m actually really surprised. This game is no masterpiece, and it does not stand shoulder to shoulder with some of the more well known exclusive titles like Halo or Gears of War. But this game is an actual blast to play! I had so muchI skipped this game back when the Xbox One launched and went with Titanfall instead. I just finished this game on my Xbox Series S thanks to game pass, and I’m actually really surprised. This game is no masterpiece, and it does not stand shoulder to shoulder with some of the more well known exclusive titles like Halo or Gears of War. But this game is an actual blast to play! I had so much fun with it, the combat is fun, the story isn’t an Oscar winner but it is pretty epic at moments. It feels like a cheesy action movie that knows what it is and embraces it, and I dig that for the same reason I like (weird comparison incoming) fast and furious movies, it’s just good action and fun. The graphics are really good on my series console. There are still people playing the multiplayer, the achievements are fun to get and there are a bunch! It’s also a short game which I love. Don’t get me wrong I love long open world games but ima till a fan of a linear and cinematic 8 hour campaign. I played this for a change of pace after sinking 100+ hours into elden ring , and it was perfect to change things up. If you have game pass or a couple extra bucks when the game is on sale, download it and play through it, you will have fun! There is also fun co-op too, this would be a great guys night game! This is a good Xbox exclusive that more people should check out especially if you have game pass!… Expand
  90. J101
    Apr 29, 2022
    8
    A great game with a stunning graphics also the story is great, but the gameplay which is the most important thing in any game needs more variety
  91. spockivi
    Mar 22, 2023
    8
    When I finished playing this game, I felt like I wanted more. That’s the mark of a good game.
  92. HalalPork
    Dec 14, 2022
    8
    This game was great it was a fun few hours and it’s a fun break from all this battle royal crap and all the microtransactions. Just I bit of good old hack and slash. I would recommend it.
  93. sergrahi
    Jun 8, 2023
    8
    After 10 years, technically is brilliant. Very enjoyable gameplay representing the Rome empire. Give it a try!
  94. SchroederRock
    Jan 8, 2014
    7
    After spending about 10 hours between the campaign and the Co-Op portions of Ryse: Son of Rome, I've realized something some people don't know how to rate titles. The lack of objectivity and reason go out the window with a lot of people that decide to rate games. That being said, Ryse is absolutely an awesome game. It's drop-dead gorgeous, extremely cinematic, and carries an engagingAfter spending about 10 hours between the campaign and the Co-Op portions of Ryse: Son of Rome, I've realized something some people don't know how to rate titles. The lack of objectivity and reason go out the window with a lot of people that decide to rate games. That being said, Ryse is absolutely an awesome game. It's drop-dead gorgeous, extremely cinematic, and carries an engaging storyline that definitely unfolds nicely as you progress. Combat is a bit rudimentary but it isn't overly boring. Skill progression systems are present but super linear, making you wonder why they put all the effort into developing it if there wasn't any true diversity to the system. Many levels are breathtaking, making me stop at times to just see what an achievement Crytek has on their hands. It's just unfortunate that these levels tend to be overly guided which removes from any adventuring a player might want to experience. The Co-Op is more fun than I anticipated, with a tiered system that will allow you to scale up your "gladiator" as you build up experience, gear, and expertise with the levels themselves. However I'm not certain everyone that tries it out will be in love with it as it feels a bit repetitive at times so the fun could be fairly well sapped with just a few hours of play. That will be up to you to decide should you give Ryse a go. I would easily recommend the game, but I would also say to Crytek and Microsoft Game Studios that they have a real gem on their hands one that would be served better if they had borrowed more from games that obviously inspired the final product here. Fable, Gears of War, Tomb Raider and Mass Effect 3 all show themselves in their own way throughout. If I had to offer just one piece of advice to Crytek, it would be "add depth". Adding depth to the world you play through, adding depth to your character customization and development, adding depth to the characters themselves as the grow. Making a character feel like your own is one thing that keeps games like World of Warcraft and Guild Wars afloat with dedicated fan bases. Ryse is an unfinished game of the year candidate. I for one hope this is the start of a continuing franchise.… Expand
  95. 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
  96. David_wayne
    Jan 22, 2014
    7
    Ryse: son of Rome is a game which gave me mixed feelings about it.I am enjoying my time with Ryse but I feel like there is something missing from the experience somewhere.the graphics are very impressive and so is the voice acting and story,but the game feels a little bit lost when it comes to what it wants to be for example there is rpg elements,shooter,and action as well.in no way isRyse: son of Rome is a game which gave me mixed feelings about it.I am enjoying my time with Ryse but I feel like there is something missing from the experience somewhere.the graphics are very impressive and so is the voice acting and story,but the game feels a little bit lost when it comes to what it wants to be for example there is rpg elements,shooter,and action as well.in no way is this game a bad experience,nor is it a blockbuster tittle either,with a little more love and improvements in the next Ryse tittle, I think this series could be great and lead to a contender for goty.… Expand
  97. kalimah
    Aug 30, 2014
    7
    Beautiful graphics. Redundant gameplay. Pay for DLC. Still kind of fun. I love the Roman Era. That's why I bought this game. If they make a ryse 2, I hope they will make it less repetitive.
  98. DownByTheRiver
    Jun 18, 2014
    7
    Ryse truly wasn't anything special (except those graphics are top!) but I feel like it didn't warrant all of it's criticism it does deserve a lot of it, yet in the end I thought it was decent. I thought it had a really good story, short, but good. The gameplay, while incredible repetitive and gets stale often, can be pretty fun in bursts. The multiplayer is surprisingly fun, mostly withRyse truly wasn't anything special (except those graphics are top!) but I feel like it didn't warrant all of it's criticism it does deserve a lot of it, yet in the end I thought it was decent. I thought it had a really good story, short, but good. The gameplay, while incredible repetitive and gets stale often, can be pretty fun in bursts. The multiplayer is surprisingly fun, mostly with friends, but it is pretty fun, Overall Ryse was a decent experience for me (maybe inflated cause I only paid 12 bucks for it) it can be fun but not wrth full price by any means.… Expand
  99. Kenmei
    Oct 1, 2014
    7
    This is an enjoyable, whlie it lasts action game that looks beautiful graphics wise but becomes too repetitive as the game progresses. It's good for what it is: A fun action game that'll keep you entertained for about 5-6 hours. In that lies one of the biggest problems in that it's far too short. It can easily be beaten in a weekend or less if you push yourself. The game isn't that hardThis is an enjoyable, whlie it lasts action game that looks beautiful graphics wise but becomes too repetitive as the game progresses. It's good for what it is: A fun action game that'll keep you entertained for about 5-6 hours. In that lies one of the biggest problems in that it's far too short. It can easily be beaten in a weekend or less if you push yourself. The game isn't that hard either. While it's fun and the executions are a blast to see once or twice, things get far too repetitive after awhile. You see the same executions over and over and, even though you can buy new ones, they are random so you can end up seeing the same ones over and over. I enjoyed it for what it is, and I knew going into it that it was going to be short. It fulfilled my expectations for it and I enjoyed it for what it was. However, this game is nowhere near a console seller and I would definitely not recommend picking this up for more than 20 bucks. The amount of content just can't warrant anymore than that in my book.… Expand
  100. grassninja
    Nov 30, 2013
    7
    From what I can tell from reviews here there are a lot of Sony or MS fanboys trying to fight their stupid side of the "console war," or PC fans who are unhappy about Crytek's focus on console starting with Crysis 2. This game is no The Last of Us, Bioshock, God of War, etc, but it's also not as bad as many claim either.
    Obvious bit first: this game is drop dead gorgeous. I really don't    From what I can tell from reviews here there are a lot of Sony or MS fanboys trying to fight their stupid side of the "console war," or PC fans who are unhappy about Crytek's focus on console starting with Crysis 2. This game is no The Last of Us, Bioshock, God of War, etc, but it's also not as bad as many claim either.
    Obvious bit first: this game is drop dead gorgeous. I really don't think that can be overstated. The combat is not that deep, which is frustrating because it would have been nice to expand your moveset as the game progressed, but it's not endlessly mashing X to Jason either, at least not if you play on higher than recruit difficulty. The game is short at around 5-6 hours long, it's mostly a hack and slash corridor title, and the story is pretty predictable. That said it's also somewhat of an enjoyable story. Nothing mind blowing and not exactly historically accurate, but a good "dumb action flick" with Centurions, barbarians, and some impressive atmosphere and setpieces. I bought this game with the sole purpose of delighting in the visuals, and was fully expecting to be bored stiff after reading all of the reviews out there, but I was pleasantly surprised that I actually enjoyed the experience.
    If you want to show off the fancy shininess of your new console, or if you just like simple straight forward hack-n-slash this is a good title for it.
    Note: I haven't checked out the multiplayer, so I can't give an opinion on that facet.    … 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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Metascore
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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