Ryse: Son of Rome

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  1. szyfrid
    Oct 25, 2018
    6
    Even in 2018, on the xbox one x this game looks beautiful. The maps and character models are incredibly detailed and lighting is great in most places. There are also no shortage of striking and immersive cinematic set pieces. However, the gameplay lacks variety beyond timing some basic button presses, despite the inclusion of some semi-interesting mechanics like calling for archer volleys,Even in 2018, on the xbox one x this game looks beautiful. The maps and character models are incredibly detailed and lighting is great in most places. There are also no shortage of striking and immersive cinematic set pieces. However, the gameplay lacks variety beyond timing some basic button presses, despite the inclusion of some semi-interesting mechanics like calling for archer volleys, or forming a shield-wall. These things turn out to be just ideas to fill in stretches between very linear level runs than fully fleshed-out options. Finally, the story is a passable roman warrior's tale with nice enough music. This game is mostly a visual treat.… Expand
  2. joysilence
    May 1, 2021
    6
    Normally game in fighting style. Interesting history world with own details.
  3. arash7201
    Mar 2, 2021
    6
    In summary:
    perfect Graphic
    typical story
    repetitive gameplay
    it is worth playing once
  4. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 29, 2021
    6
    Atmosphere: 8
    Enjoyment: 7
    Gameplay: 5
    Graphics: 8
    Music: 5
    Story: 5
    Total: 6.33
  5. GGattsu
    Feb 22, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The later quarter of the game severely lets it down but nevertheless it's a fun less than 10 hour experience. Combat is incredibly repetitive albeit the execution system especially the duo executions are brilliant I just wish there was more. Story is very lacklustre as are the characters. Favourite mission has to be the very Helms Deep-like one. Nevertheless I'd like to a game like this in a similar ilk, just much more refined and with more depth.… Expand
  6. MoratoryMold249
    Jun 12, 2022
    6
    Игра выглядит невероятно красиво для 2014 года, но всё остальное оставляет довольно среднее впечатление, кроме анимаций, анимации хороши.
  7. matidestrro
    Aug 30, 2022
    6
    Audio and visuals have stood the test of time quite well. Gamplay is simple, and gets very repetitive over time. Story is alright. Overall - the game is fun to play, the length is perfect because the gameplay would not make me stay with this title much longer.
    I've heard that the game is one of the best "okay games" ever, and I think its a good summary of Ryse - gives you fun, but isnt    Audio and visuals have stood the test of time quite well. Gamplay is simple, and gets very repetitive over time. Story is alright. Overall - the game is fun to play, the length is perfect because the gameplay would not make me stay with this title much longer.
    I've heard that the game is one of the best "okay games" ever, and I think its a good summary of Ryse - gives you fun, but isnt something memorable.    … Expand
  8. P-Daniele
    Jun 3, 2023
    6
    crytek non fallisce mai, ancora una volta riesce nel suo obbiettivo di produrre una tech demo e poco altro.
    ryse è un titolo veramente impressionante, tra i titoli più belli graficamente della sua generazione, cosa che non lo fa sfigurare nemmeno con i titoli attuali.
    riuscendo a portare in scena delle ambientazioni molto belle e ricche di dettagli, e narrando di un periodo storico    crytek non fallisce mai, ancora una volta riesce nel suo obbiettivo di produrre una tech demo e poco altro.
    ryse è un titolo veramente impressionante, tra i titoli più belli graficamente della sua generazione, cosa che non lo fa sfigurare nemmeno con i titoli attuali.
    riuscendo a portare in scena delle ambientazioni molto belle e ricche di dettagli, e narrando di un periodo storico troppo spesso ignorato nel settore videoludico.
    però ambientazioni a parte non aspettatevi di trovarvi di fronte un documentario, dato che la narrativa del titolo è parecchio fantasiosa.
    ludicamente parlando il gioco riesce ad intrattenere, ma lo fa portando un titolo davvero basilare nelle sue meccaniche.
    un pulsante per attaccare, due per parare i colpi o rompere la guardia e l'ultimo per evitare il colpo.
    con l'aggiunta di 2 tasti speciali.
    il primo per eseguire le esecuzioni dopo aver tolto un certo tot di vita.
    il secondo per attivare uno stato di furia che ci renderà fortissimi.
    entrambe queste azioni hanno delle criticità.
    la prima una volta attivata dovremo premere il tasto x se il nemico diventa blu, o il tasto y se il nemico diventa giallo, cosa che risulta ripetitivo e poco importante se sbagliamo, dato che non ci verrà contato come sbagliato uccidendo lo stesso il nemico.
    mentre lo stato di furia è decisamente troppo potente, andando ad annullare completamente le difese nemiche, e se metteremo come bonus dei qte il potere di ripristinare la furia ne sprecheremo pochissima.
    altra problematica è la telecamera, molto lenta e super vicina al protagonista, non ci permetterà di capire sempre bene cosa fare negli scontri.
    capitando a volte di non vedere il nemico che ci attacca alle spalle, o di non vedere quale tasto premere durante i qte, dato che il protagonista coprirà interamente gli avversari.
    fortunatamente queste cose non accadono sempre, ma comunque danno fastidio.
    ryse in generale è un titolo strano, intrattiene, ma ha diverse problematiche.
    se si pensa che doveva essere un titolo nato per kinect e poi riconvertito, il titolo risulta essere un mezzo miracolo.
    ma allo stesso tempo questa struttura iniziale con la quale era stato pensato si fa sentire pesantemente, trovandoci un titolo non profondissimo, e con tanti piccoli difetti.
    voto 67    … Expand
  9. cell989
    Nov 22, 2013
    5
    The game has sick graphics, definitely one of the best looking games so far. The gameplay on the other hand is as repetitive as one of Lil Wayne's beats. It really starts to grind your gears when you do the same moves over and over again, after 1 hour of gameplay I was tired of it. I kept playing hoping they would change the pace and offer new experiences, but nope. They slap some turretThe game has sick graphics, definitely one of the best looking games so far. The gameplay on the other hand is as repetitive as one of Lil Wayne's beats. It really starts to grind your gears when you do the same moves over and over again, after 1 hour of gameplay I was tired of it. I kept playing hoping they would change the pace and offer new experiences, but nope. They slap some turret action and formation sequences but they do not sweeten the deal. This aint no God Of War/Heavenly Sword/Bayonetta/Devil May cry game. This game has Playstation 1 core gameplay with new generation graphics. I used to think it was either Graphics or gameplay, then I played Uncharted 2, The Last Of Us, God Of War 3 and came to understand you can actually have both. Crytek needs to stick to FPS at least they use their talents well in that genre, not that their FPS games are revolutionary, but their graphics are always a new milestone. The animations,voice acting, and facial expressions are top notch tho. This game to me is more like a tech Demo of what the xbone can do.… Expand
  10. sityoazzdown
    Feb 11, 2021
    5
    Ryse is the definition of mediocre game. Mediocre gameplay and level design, only held together by a somewhat half decent story. There is literally no new gameplay mechanic added in the game after the first hour in a roughly 8 hour game. mash melee, and press a button for a quick get out of trouble spot and execution. Oh, and that's basically the only new moves you learn throughout theRyse is the definition of mediocre game. Mediocre gameplay and level design, only held together by a somewhat half decent story. There is literally no new gameplay mechanic added in the game after the first hour in a roughly 8 hour game. mash melee, and press a button for a quick get out of trouble spot and execution. Oh, and that's basically the only new moves you learn throughout the game, how the executions play out, also don't worry about missing the color prompts, it barely matters. Graphics, story and cutscenes are decent. everything else... mediocre. Man I dreaded the gameplay sections in this GAME..… Expand
  11. wesker2012
    Dec 25, 2013
    5
    Ryse has a lot of potential to be a top tier experience, but the superficial core combat and story ripped right off gladiator leaves much to be desired. I had a lot of fun in the first few hours, but the game just kept going downhill after that. It just became a chore to finish. About 75% I didnt even care what happened next, thats how downhill it went. Its disappointing, cuz ryse hasRyse has a lot of potential to be a top tier experience, but the superficial core combat and story ripped right off gladiator leaves much to be desired. I had a lot of fun in the first few hours, but the game just kept going downhill after that. It just became a chore to finish. About 75% I didnt even care what happened next, thats how downhill it went. Its disappointing, cuz ryse has a lot going for it with its setting and amazing graphics and environment. The game just becomes way too repetitive without the addiction of new moves later in the game.… Expand
  12. busbfran
    Oct 10, 2014
    5
    Ryse: Son of Rome, is a uninspiring button mashing game, that shins so bright it give me the chills. The best graphical looking game to date easily goes to Ryse however, it fails to conquer the opening scene.
    Bordon soon sets in and I felt like saying "been there done that". Characters felt cheesy and life less however it runs excellent without a bug or glitch. It may not be the best in    Ryse: Son of Rome, is a uninspiring button mashing game, that shins so bright it give me the chills. The best graphical looking game to date easily goes to Ryse however, it fails to conquer the opening scene.
    Bordon soon sets in and I felt like saying "been there done that". Characters felt cheesy and life less however it runs excellent without a bug or glitch. It may not be the best in at batch however xboxone fans can still find a fun time here. Worth a rent.    … Expand
  13. ORCSandDRAGONS
    Jan 26, 2014
    5
    Very bland game that depends on it's graphics to entertain instead of the gameplay. Played it on launch night with friends. Was bored of it in 5 minutes. A pretty standard launch title.
  14. DarkWolf1991
    Jan 3, 2014
    5
    Ryse certainly does look amazing, Very amazing job well done by Crytek on the graphics but how is the gameplay you may ask? Well it is okay, Fun for the first 2 hours but once you know what you're doing with attacking, chaining combos, blocking and executing enemies. It does become repetitive and tedious to play whenever you're playing story or arena mode.

    If you want to play it, Either    Ryse certainly does look amazing, Very amazing job well done by Crytek on the graphics but how is the gameplay you may ask? Well it is okay, Fun for the first 2 hours but once you know what you're doing with attacking, chaining combos, blocking and executing enemies. It does become repetitive and tedious to play whenever you're playing story or arena mode.

    If you want to play it, Either wait for it to become cheap or borrow it from a friend. It is not worth paying full for this game    … Expand
  15. haw2991
    Jun 30, 2014
    5
    Brilliant visuals and some epic moments do not make-up for its repetitive gameplay and overall presentation. As some critics have pointed out, this game feels more like a presentation of the visual capabilities of the One.
  16. JamesDeLuca
    May 21, 2014
    5
    Not horrible, not great and defiantly not excellent. Ryse is mildly entertaining for 3-5 hours before repetition takes its course. There just is not enough game content to merit a 60 dollar sticker price. I recommend playing Ryse at your buddies house during intermission of the hockey game and nothing more.
  17. Rikuide
    Nov 22, 2013
    5
    All style and no substance. Ryse looks superb, however there's nothing to keep you hooked or pull you back in. The plot is thin and cliche with every character adopting a very one-dimensional motivation. The gameplay is extremely repetitive. It looks good, and in short bursts can be enjoyable, but play it for an length of time and it becomes very tedious. Campaign is also very short (aAll style and no substance. Ryse looks superb, however there's nothing to keep you hooked or pull you back in. The plot is thin and cliche with every character adopting a very one-dimensional motivation. The gameplay is extremely repetitive. It looks good, and in short bursts can be enjoyable, but play it for an length of time and it becomes very tedious. Campaign is also very short (a worrying trend in the industry today). The co-op mode helps to flesh out the game and having a friend with you always adds to the experience but, unfortunately, the combat is still far too simple.

    Only worth a purchase if you're a fan of the setting or you wait for a price drop down the line. Truth is, there isn't much here besides visuals and with far better launch titles available I would avoid it.    … Expand
  18. Killz_foThrillZ
    Nov 22, 2013
    5
    So I am a huge fan of this type of setting in a game, Ryse is beautiful, and offers some of the best graphics I have seen in console gaming so far I haven't gotten a chance to fully play this game, so i cant come to the same conclusions as some of you that have had a full play through. however from what i have played of it, it seems very repetitive, the combat is very cool, allot of coolSo I am a huge fan of this type of setting in a game, Ryse is beautiful, and offers some of the best graphics I have seen in console gaming so far I haven't gotten a chance to fully play this game, so i cant come to the same conclusions as some of you that have had a full play through. however from what i have played of it, it seems very repetitive, the combat is very cool, allot of cool executions, and if you love a gory game, this is definitely the game for you, but from what i played it seemed more like a demo then a full game, it just wasnt complex at all in any form, and I just cant justify spending the new release price for this game, IMHO if you are interested in ryse, you should wait for a price drop. otherwise you are going to be disappointed with what you get for the money.… Expand
  19. Cheesecake-1988
    Nov 23, 2013
    5
    This game looks absolutely fantastic, probably on par with Forza Motorsport 5 but the gameplay is so mind numbingly boring after about an hour of play. Wait for it to come down in price.
  20. epoc
    Dec 9, 2013
    5
    In short, Ryse Son of Rome is baisicly a tech demo of how good the Xbox One can preform graphicly. And trust me, this game looks damn good! Cyrtek have done a fantastic job of creating lush enviroments. The forests inpaticualer are amazing. However, Ryse doesn't do so well in the gameplay department. It baisicly comes down to generic button mashing, and despite it being extremely flashey,In short, Ryse Son of Rome is baisicly a tech demo of how good the Xbox One can preform graphicly. And trust me, this game looks damn good! Cyrtek have done a fantastic job of creating lush enviroments. The forests inpaticualer are amazing. However, Ryse doesn't do so well in the gameplay department. It baisicly comes down to generic button mashing, and despite it being extremely flashey, it just doesn't have any substance and ends up being shallow, repetitive and boring. COME ON!!! This is next gen!!! We want and demand fresh new ideas, not just graphics. The game is also way to easy, taking me around six hours to complete. There are sections in the game that go away from the hack and slash, but again these are generic, boring and shallow. The one good thing about the combat is how fast and fluid it is, and how good and detailed the enemy( in fact all character models in the game are brilliant) character models look. One positive thing I can say about Ryse is how spectacualer the story is. I was genuinely surprised. At the E3 demo, I thought that Ryse was going to be a generic hack and slash with a cliché story, and while on gameplay terms that's true, the story is the complete opposite. Its handelled with care, and has some top notch voice acting. The story never feels disorientate, even in the constant flashbacks. Last we have the two player multiplayer, which can be dynamic, but ultimately ends up being( again) generic and boring. Its a shame, because Ryse could have been so much more if only the gameplay was on par with all the other aspects of the game.… Expand
  21. RetroView25
    Dec 21, 2013
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My review of Rise: Son of Rome is that from a Retro Gamer and who values a GOOD Story Campaign... Yes the Gameplay is very very repetitive, Yes the Visual Graphics are Great to Look at on 1080 tv screen but it has very short Generic story campaign!!!

    In generally, video games are revolving around the online or mult-player game value!!! Too, why pretty soon there won't be ANYMORE Story Campaigns in a Video Game!!! And what will you GUYS DO when they STOP SUPPORTING the servers of these so called GREAT WORKS OF ART I ASK YOU??
    A LAN Party anyone kinda like the CounterStrike GOOD OLE Days... Hopefully, you'll get around that END USER AGREEMENT that you click on BEFORE YOU PLAYED THAT GAME OR I'll SEE YOU IN COURT... Lewis Galoob Toys, Inc. v. Nintendo of America, Inc. for all you Video Game History Buffs out there!!! READ UP ON THAT!!!

    Anyways, while playing Ryse: Son of Rome I notice the old familiar 6ft 2 brown hair white guy hero mold, which brought back so many memories like playing Mass Effect series, Grand Theft Auto series, UnCharted series and so many others to be so original!!! NOT...

    Getting pass that, I first felt like I was playing Shadow of Rome a PS2 Title, Spartan Total Warrior a Xbox Title both which are GREAT TITLES TO PLAY but then I started to say NO... Then, I thought about Gladiator circa 2000 & 300 circa 2007 films but NO once again... But, when the storyline shifted to Britannia then it hit me and I started to think about King Arthur movie circa 2004, WHICH IS A EXCELLENT MOVIE TO WATCH IF YOU HAVEN"T SEEN IT TO WATCH!!!

    Because, all the elements were there for the taking... I mean, the King of Britannia had a warrior daughter and they could had developed a real love story between two of them and him protecting her people against wrong doings of Rome especially after the King was wrongly killed in front of their eyes!!! And Marius could of still gotten his revenge tied into one powerfully storyline... But they just couldn't do it... Nope... I mean, Marius and Boudica could had been the parents of King Arthur in this revisionist version of the History!!!

    Like I said before: You still could had Marius going back to Rome and having him fight his way through the Arena and winning the favor of the crowd and still have him killing the Emperor and his Sons and saving Rome from itself and returning back to the People and going back to Britannia to be with Boudica and NOT CUTTING OFF HER HEAD, which he did INSTEAD!!!

    As, this was not a GREEK TRAGEDY like the GOD OF WAR SERIES or even DANTE'S INFERNO HAVING NO LOVE INTERESTS CONTAIN AT ALL IN THE STORYLINE!!! OOOO HIS PARENTS DIED AND HIS SISTER WE NEVER SAW BUT FOR HER DEAD BODY!!! AND HE WAS WRONGED ON THE BATTLEFIELD by defending YORK and I know your asking yourself this same question: When did Marius officially die to become Damocles??? Was after his father dies, was it when he got kick off the ledge in the Northern Lands or after defending York??? You tell me... You know what on second thought: I DON'T CARE!!!

    THIS Ryse: Son of Rome WAS JUST A MEDIOCRE GAME AT BEST with a LACKLUSTER STORY, that took a leisure weekend to beat; if that...    … Expand
  22. saitham
    Dec 31, 2013
    5
    gameplay wise nothing outstanding, was ok for a few hours but did not motivate me to play it through.
    graphically quite outstanding though but for me graphic is less important than gameplay
  23. jmo2922
    Jan 16, 2014
    5
    Beautiful but ultimately disappointing. The game looks and sounds like you're watching a movie and the motion capture and voice acting are top-notch. The slow motion battle sequences leave you with your jaw on the floor and the scenery is breathtaking. However, that's where this game stops being good. The combat and gameplay is mind-numbingly repetitive and far too easy, even on theBeautiful but ultimately disappointing. The game looks and sounds like you're watching a movie and the motion capture and voice acting are top-notch. The slow motion battle sequences leave you with your jaw on the floor and the scenery is breathtaking. However, that's where this game stops being good. The combat and gameplay is mind-numbingly repetitive and far too easy, even on the hardest difficulty setting. The linear storyline allows for virtually zero exploration. The cookie-cutter enemies consist of about 8 different models, only four of which require a different strategy than mashing the x button.

    The historical inaccuracies are what did it in for me. I can understand taking creative liberties for a game like this, but as a big fan of ancient history, I found myself being more focused on the complete disregard for historical context than the actual gameplay. Damocles was a Greek character mentioned only in Roman history one time by Cicero. King Oswald wasn't even alive until around 600 AD, centuries after the Western Roman Empire fell. Boudica never invaded Rome, and never would have done so RIDING AN ELEPHANT, AN ANIMAL SHE NEVER WOULD HAVE EVEN SEEN BEFORE. They refer to the cities in Britannia as "York" and "Dover", which would have been called Eboracum and Dubris at this time in history. Nero had no sons, only a daughter that died in childhood. I could go on, but you get the point. If you want the most beautiful hack and slash game made to date, then this is your game. If you want a repetitive game with more or less total disregard for the timeframe in which it exists, then this is also your game.    … Expand
  24. psylife
    Apr 7, 2016
    5
    This is not bad. Yes, it is shallow, it is short, and not very memorable, but at the end of the day, I had a descent time with it. To my surprise, the game play is not completely deprived of strategy; I found for example, the ability to channel experience points and assign them to specific perks in real-time quite clever. When it comes to the QTE, few knows that it is possible to actuallyThis is not bad. Yes, it is shallow, it is short, and not very memorable, but at the end of the day, I had a descent time with it. To my surprise, the game play is not completely deprived of strategy; I found for example, the ability to channel experience points and assign them to specific perks in real-time quite clever. When it comes to the QTE, few knows that it is possible to actually observe the direction of the incoming attack and anticipate the button you are supposed to push. The audio-visual presentation is good and the package is polished. I do not regret my time with this game.… Expand
  25. Tepre
    Apr 4, 2015
    5
    Just finished the first 3 levels of the game and i have to say that i keep playing it just for the story. The gameplay is quite simple for an experienced gamer, It doesn't bring anything new with the progression but it's not bad. Maybe if they had a few puzzles in the game it would of been more addictive but overall is mediocre. It's worth it if you buy it at a discount and if you likeJust finished the first 3 levels of the game and i have to say that i keep playing it just for the story. The gameplay is quite simple for an experienced gamer, It doesn't bring anything new with the progression but it's not bad. Maybe if they had a few puzzles in the game it would of been more addictive but overall is mediocre. It's worth it if you buy it at a discount and if you like playing games for the story.… Expand
  26. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    5
    One of the first games of the new consoles. This is just a tech demo of what Xbox can do. The combat is boring and it gets old real quick with the QTE's. I did like the setting though.
  27. NeoconTom
    Nov 8, 2019
    5
    Game looks good for an early 2013 Xbox One, combat can be fun at times, but its overall quite mediocre, unfortunately.
  28. LucaCritics
    Mar 26, 2020
    5
    Ryse Son of Rome Review: 5/10
    Amazing time period, boring story, repetitive mechanics, but good looking. The problem is that there's nothing that kept me hooked in, also because of the very short and cliche campaign. The cooperative mode can be fun at times but not for long. There isn't much honestly...
  29. lemos1898
    May 26, 2023
    5
    A mediocre hack N' slash, ok combat, useless history, easy bosses and becomes totally dead and forgotten after you finish it once
  30. the_blueprint
    Dec 18, 2014
    4
    This on-rails hack and slasher is fun for 30 minutes but gets repetitive and boring real fast! It has amazing graphics and performance by the main character but who cares if the story and characters are all but non-existent? It's short (about 5-6 hours) but you'll get bored a lot quicker then that!
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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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