Ryse: Son of Rome

 Xbox One
User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1780 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 895 out of 1780
  2. Mixed: 424 out of 1780
  3. Negative: 461 out of 1780
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. 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.
  2. IvanPFilho
    Feb 17, 2014
    9
    Gostei bastante desse jogo. Ele tem os gráficos muito bons e uma boa história, pena que é curta demais. Porém, o jogo em si não tem falhas ou erros, como a maioria, e peca apenas por ser pequeno. Mas isso não diminui o jogo, que é excelente.
  3. striga
    Oct 10, 2020
    7
    Granted I certainly didn't pay $60 for this game, but at the bargain price I got it for, it provided me with a solid week of fun playing through the campaign on regular difficulty and then on the highest difficulty. This was followed by an additional week of going through the multiplayer (which, on Xbox is still playable; I was getting matches 3 out of 4 times).

    There is a lot to be    Granted I certainly didn't pay $60 for this game, but at the bargain price I got it for, it provided me with a solid week of fun playing through the campaign on regular difficulty and then on the highest difficulty. This was followed by an additional week of going through the multiplayer (which, on Xbox is still playable; I was getting matches 3 out of 4 times).

    There is a lot to be desired in the levelling up system (half-baked doesn't begin to explain it's ineptitude), but it's a fun romp with an aesthetic and time period (albeit, stupidly historically inaccurate) that is often not seen in games.

    All, in all, it deserves a slightly better score than the average here, but seeing how you can pick it up for the price of renting a movie, it's definitely worth at least going through the campaign on regular difficulty.

    Have fun, just don't expect to get a lifetime's enjoyment out of it.    … Expand
  4. Joe_E_Dee
    Nov 29, 2014
    3
    Horrible. This game is Golden Ax Beast Hunter (xbox 360) with a story line. Graphics are next gen quality, but the repetitive/ uninspiring combat drags this game down...way down. The RPG system feels completley useless. if you are after achievement points, and can get the game for 10 bucks go for it.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. ChrisWeisel
    Feb 15, 2014
    6
    I am a huge fan of Rome games, so this game was my reason to buy a Xbox one. There are positives and negatives, so I'll make this short. It is beautiful in all aspects, only once in a while are there rendering or texture problems, but not enough to stick in your brain for long. The camera is horrid, I see more butt cheeks than I can see a field of view, and God forbid you get near aI am a huge fan of Rome games, so this game was my reason to buy a Xbox one. There are positives and negatives, so I'll make this short. It is beautiful in all aspects, only once in a while are there rendering or texture problems, but not enough to stick in your brain for long. The camera is horrid, I see more butt cheeks than I can see a field of view, and God forbid you get near a corner or smaller area...you see nothing but what's in straight in front of you while you get combo'd to death by flurry of strikes. The combat style is very cool, but it does get old, it becomes a norm to get the same 5 or so executions and then turns into kinda blah with a few surprises here and there. Sometimes the controls become lagging and so things will happen late, or you'll be hit/interrupted and THEN your command goes off, normally leading to even more damage. Deff needs to be updated at least 1 more time, but all in all, it's a Rome game with awesome graphics just the play style gets old. Would recommend renting this not buying, seeing as you can beat the game in around 20-30 hours (I did on the 3rd difficulty) and the multiplayer is just a grind fest with even MORE rinse and repeat to it.… Expand
  8. dirtyvu
    Feb 9, 2014
    9
    Graphics are amazing. Probably the best of all the next-gen games so far (across all the platforms). Story is good, not great. Action is a lot of fun. Could use more variety in terms of enemies. Some leaps in story logic. Needs multiple playthroughs to fully build your character.
  9. mikerus74
    Feb 14, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game looks great. I liked it in the story, but Spoiler: I do not like that in the story added gods, what they affect, fly, etc. I think that they're special and I do not need them enough in God of War.
    The game turned a little arcade. The game should be more mature, bloody, ie more real. A good example is the series Spartacus.
    Games such a plan and themes of ancient Rome made ​​extremely small.
    It would be desirable to have more variety of enemies, and not crowd cloned dummy.
    In general, I advise developers listen to the opinions of those who have written reviews and to continue to refine these aspects of the game.
    And since everything is cool, I liked it!
    I look forward to the continuation of the game.    … Expand
  10. 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!
  11. Griffpits
    Feb 24, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played this game fully expecting it to be a let down in terms of gameplay and story. What I did not expect was that these were the two aspects of the game which I really found to be quite fun. The graphics are stunning in general and numerous times in the game, I would simply gaze at the environment and the light reflecting off of your characters armour. The gameplay, admittedly, does get rather tedious when you are playing for hours and hours on end. But when have a life outside of playing video games, you will almost certainly have a blast of a time slicing and dicing the 'barbarian' hordes for an hour at a time. The story is not at all overcomplicated or award worthy, but it will leave you satisfied and is a fun mix of 300/Saving Private Ryan/Gladiator. Multiplayer is fairly enjoyable, but it quickly becomes repetitive and simply serves as a way of showing off your fancy moves to your co-op friend.

    One review in particular, by CVG's Nick Cowen, I particularly disagreed with. At no point did this game say that it was historically accurate (as far as you can use that term in regards to ancient history) in its portrayal of the sack of Rome under Boudica (atop an elephant). The story is simply fun and it draws upon some historical events as an inspiration. If anyone should be offended by this portrayal of ancient history, then that would be me as I am studying History and Archaeology at university. If Nick took so much offense as to Crytek's portrayal of the Ancient Roman period in Ryse, would he have the same misgivings about the critically acclaimed God of War series for not following Greek mythology to the letter?    … Expand
  12. Azuhero
    Feb 24, 2014
    7
    The graphics are very good and the game play is quite solid but it is repetitive. After playing through I did not have the urge to play though it again on the hardest difficulty. They also reused quite a bit of the same character models and it feel like there were 4 people that all looked the same. The lack of variety of character models kind of made the fighting boring and repetitiveThe graphics are very good and the game play is quite solid but it is repetitive. After playing through I did not have the urge to play though it again on the hardest difficulty. They also reused quite a bit of the same character models and it feel like there were 4 people that all looked the same. The lack of variety of character models kind of made the fighting boring and repetitive because you already know how that specific character model is going to fight. The story was ok and interesting to me. At full retail of $60 it feels quite lack luster overall, I would wait for a discount in price.… Expand
  13. Bouckaert
    Feb 27, 2014
    9
    A great and beatiful game. Really next-gen. Very good to play. Very nice scenarios. Very good action. The campain is a little bit short, but no so short as some people are saying. Multiplayer mode is not so good. It's cool, but get tired quickly. Worth the money. Very pleasant.
  14. nerdman67
    Mar 11, 2014
    6
    Ryse is definitely unfairly judged. It doesnt have much depth, the game is short, and the multiplayer is well... Forgettable.
    So why is it underrated? Because it is a blast. The whole game is an action packed adventure through dark jungles and crumbling cities. The story is lacking depth, but it is a fun tale with surprisingly good acting.
    It is criticized for the use of QTEs, but they    Ryse is definitely unfairly judged. It doesnt have much depth, the game is short, and the multiplayer is well... Forgettable.
    So why is it underrated? Because it is a blast. The whole game is an action packed adventure through dark jungles and crumbling cities. The story is lacking depth, but it is a fun tale with surprisingly good acting.
    It is criticized for the use of QTEs, but they are optional, and being able to see some awesome executions is often worth it.
    Is it a must buy? No. But there are many worse ways to spend a weekend    … Expand
  15. 80sChild
    Nov 21, 2019
    9
    I always thought this was a good launch game. The graphics were incredible for the time (locked at 720p on Xbone, booooo) and the gameplay, while simple, is solid and fun (just my opinion). There are quick-time finishers to every kill/combat scenario so if that's not your thing, keep on walking. Personally, l enjoy the finisher animations as well as the facial expressions on the enemyI always thought this was a good launch game. The graphics were incredible for the time (locked at 720p on Xbone, booooo) and the gameplay, while simple, is solid and fun (just my opinion). There are quick-time finishers to every kill/combat scenario so if that's not your thing, keep on walking. Personally, l enjoy the finisher animations as well as the facial expressions on the enemy characters as they express pain (kinda dark I guess but tech wise, impressive). The combat, while simple, still has enough variation (timing, button combos, etc) and depth to keep your attention through the story and a well written campaign that scratches the surface of the corruption that eventually caused Rome's downfall.

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

    Buy it on PC if you are able. I was was surprised re-installing it on X1X to see it still locked to 720p. Oof. Looks great on PC though :)    … Expand
  16. ryanhughes
    Mar 20, 2014
    7
    This was my first "Next Gen" game and initially I was blown away by it, but after time I became numb to that and then it became very repetitive. The multi player let me play the game for a few more hours, fun but boring and unchallenging after a while.
  17. 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+).
  18. Unbiased_Critic
    Oct 12, 2014
    10
    Ryse is fast, fun, and beautiful. It's an exceptional feat given it was a launch title from a third party developer. It absolutely deserves your attention and is a fantastic game. The sound and art design are unmatched. The story is elements also draw you in. The game deserves higher scores and stronger sales.
  19. Gowthe
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    People have been extremely unfair with this game. Maybe it is not the best game ever, but it is good enough & the graphics & the atmosphere are outstanding
  20. patt3
    Jun 16, 2014
    7
    This game is stunningly beautiful, feels amazing, and is full of spectacle. Plus, the story is awesome. Still, the gameplay lacks depth and the game isn't worth $60 for a decent multiplayer and 6 hour campaign. Also, there are only like three or four different enemy models. It becomes very repetitive. Despite all these things, this game is will blow you away with its graphics and the wayThis game is stunningly beautiful, feels amazing, and is full of spectacle. Plus, the story is awesome. Still, the gameplay lacks depth and the game isn't worth $60 for a decent multiplayer and 6 hour campaign. Also, there are only like three or four different enemy models. It becomes very repetitive. Despite all these things, this game is will blow you away with its graphics and the way it feels, plays, and pulls you along with its story. I'd recommend it for an awesome Roman flair added to a unique version of sword gameplay that has become to feel familiar in other games.… Expand
  21. 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
  22. rrafemi
    Jul 14, 2016
    7
    El sistema de combate es muy simplón, apenas tres movimientos, pero fuera de eso es un juego bastante decente. Falla mucho el tema de lanzar virotes, pero fuera de eso el juego cumple de sobra.
  23. Yun1t0
    Sep 10, 2019
    7
    I really had fun with this game. The combat is fun, the graphics are great and the story is really good. Its very impressive for a 1st on a franchise and a launch title for the console. Sadly, apparently we will never see a sequel. I would give it a 6.8 but no decimals on the store here so, 7. Now this game is so cheap its cool to give it a try if you can. Good fun!
  24. kdorsey69
    Sep 19, 2014
    3
    This game is not worth buying. While visually stunning that appears all they were going for. User controls are VERY slow in responding and the moves you can do for a "kill" seem random. On "Legendary" level it just gets ridiculous. You get killed by 3 hits in full armor, yet you have to hit a Barbarian wearing nothing but cloth 10 times at least to kill him. And the views in battle areThis game is not worth buying. While visually stunning that appears all they were going for. User controls are VERY slow in responding and the moves you can do for a "kill" seem random. On "Legendary" level it just gets ridiculous. You get killed by 3 hits in full armor, yet you have to hit a Barbarian wearing nothing but cloth 10 times at least to kill him. And the views in battle are terrible. The screen shifts and all of a sudden an enemy shows up to kill you that you didn't even know was there. There is no open roaming and the direction you have to go is usually unclear. They say it took 7 years to make this game?? WTF? They should have just made it a CGF movie instead. Don't waste your time.… Expand
  25. jelikey
    Nov 1, 2018
    6
    Everyone on here rating games a 0 or 1 are discrediting themselves and only making themselves look like idiot trolls. This game is not a 0 or a 1. It is somewhere between a 4 or an 8. Some people will like it if they want mostly great graphics and simple yet fun gameplay, others will prefer deeper gameplay and will grow tired of Ryse after an hour or two. That is fine. Please share valid
  26. 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
  27. DrZomboid
    Oct 22, 2014
    9
    I don't get all these bad reviews, Ryse is The Best next gen game so far, more fun than God of War: Ascension and more movie like then Beyond Two Souls.
  28. RichardGreen
    May 17, 2015
    9
    I don't get the bad reviews. I was hesitant about getting the game but got it on sale for $20 and it was well worth it! If you like hack and slash the combat does not get repetitive as reviews say. The visuals are great, the audio is great, the voice acting is pretty good. Good variety of maps, weapons, execution/character upgrades, story, and characters.

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

    Multi-player leveling up is fun well. Your character starts naked and you have to buy him armor by winning in the arena. Its fun. It may not have the replayability of Battlefield 4 but its still fun if you got 3-5 days of boredom to kill.    … Expand
  29. W1ckedReb3L
    Nov 13, 2014
    7
    I really liked this game! the graphics were awesome and i had no problem with the combat system. But the game ends wayyy to fast making you wonder what your 60$ really payed for.
  30. zisisaxl
    May 12, 2015
    10
    Also i want to add dont listen stupid people who give 0 score. Probably they are fan boys and they have never play Ryse. One of the best games i have ever play. Best visuals great story fun gameplay. A must play
  31. Brendon6446
    Jan 21, 2015
    7
    Ryse had a good story and an epic ending. That Sh*t was crazy! (ending) but other than that it was a decent game. The fighting was very fun at first but it didn't a huge amount of finishers. If the developers made a lot more finishes to the enemy so you didn't have to see the enemy die the same way multiple times then it would've received a higher score from me.
  32. haloboyscp
    Jun 27, 2015
    10
    This game may be more like a 8, as it's not perfect, but it's still incredibly fun and interesting to play.
    Rate it as 5.9 is really crazy as it actually feels one of the best games in the genre.
    Ok, the fighting system has not so many buttons to press but still there's a couple of things you need/enjoy to always keep practicing with executions. The story is also interesting btw. I give    This game may be more like a 8, as it's not perfect, but it's still incredibly fun and interesting to play.
    Rate it as 5.9 is really crazy as it actually feels one of the best games in the genre.
    Ok, the fighting system has not so many buttons to press but still there's a couple of things you need/enjoy to always keep practicing with executions. The story is also interesting btw.
    I give the 10, as there are too many low ratings, which doesnt make sense to me. And I was reluctant to buy this game because of the low ratings, and the truth is it is fun, so just buy it, particularly now that you can find the reduced price version.    … Expand
  33. Frank_Dukes
    Mar 18, 2015
    9
    This is just a Xbox one launch game and its taken the ps4 until 2015 to match its graphic fidelity.. that's an amazing feat in itself.. this game while short was and still is very enjoyable. I played on legendary and it game me a enjoyable and difficult experience.. Its amazing the quality of exclusives the Xbox one has in comparison to the competing console. Thus game is diff worth a playThis is just a Xbox one launch game and its taken the ps4 until 2015 to match its graphic fidelity.. that's an amazing feat in itself.. this game while short was and still is very enjoyable. I played on legendary and it game me a enjoyable and difficult experience.. Its amazing the quality of exclusives the Xbox one has in comparison to the competing console. Thus game is diff worth a play through.. its a beautiful experience only had on Xbox one.… Expand
  34. EduardoOliveira
    Feb 20, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a fan of all videogames, I try to be objective in what does or doesn't make a videogame fun to play. If you have ever played a hack-n-slash or beat-em-up game, you are already prepared for what Ryse has to offer. The gameplay is repetitive to say the least, but there isn't a game out there that doesn't devolve into repetitive button mashing of some sort. I don't understand the harsh criticism the game has garnered from both the media and the users, but you should make your own mind up about the game independent of someone else's opinion. I can guarantee you will NOT find a better looking game for the next gen systems before the end of the year and if you can honestly accept the game for what it is...an absolutely gorgeous, epically scaled yet repetitious and shallow hack-n-slash, then you'll probably get plenty of enjoyment out of the game.… Expand
  35. 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
  36. josesueiro
    Apr 14, 2016
    6
    Ryse: Son of Rome is a third-person action-adventure hack and slash video game developed by Crytek

    + Great Graphics
    + Rome
    + Death Executions
    - Feel Repetitive
    - Same Enemy Types
    - Boring Multiplayer
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. Watty9923
    Apr 5, 2015
    7
    Best graphics on xbox one. Gameplay was really fun. Big let down that the combos didn't expand. Gorgeous game to play but the repetitive campaign stops this game from being great
  40. Urbanlistener
    May 1, 2015
    7
    Pretty good game, visually it is amazing, the story is cool, but not long enough and the physics are good too. The multiplayer mode is fun to play with friends, but it gets boring really quickly.
  41. a1r2a3a
    May 7, 2015
    7
    I really liked this game, the graphics are stunning and has a very thrilling storyline.
    The bad part of the game is that there are only a few characters you play against (less than 20), and this makes that the game play become a bit repetitive.
    But you can enjoy cutting arms and legs off from you enemies !!!
  42. 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.
  43. 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
  44. TheCreator37
    Jul 31, 2015
    9
    This is a brutal and addictive game which is a positive for me. Great graphics and a very interesting game play .This game is all about combat and blood with a roman named Marius. The finishers are are almost perfect and the combat is fun. The only flaw is the length which is not sort but not to long either. It left me wanting more because the story was remarkable!
  45. 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
  46. Amirhossein96
    Sep 15, 2015
    6
    The Graphic is really good but there is huge lack of the gameplay and parts of story. the gameplay simply gets boring after a while and upgrade system is not good enough.
  47. Davokazaki
    Sep 17, 2015
    10
    El referente grafico de la generacion, unos paisajes preciositas y un modo historia a la altura. Cuenta con un multijugador muy adictivo que con amigos te hara pasar un muy buen rato
  48. altazink
    Oct 26, 2015
    9
    I beat this on the first difficulty.And I got a achievement then I started a new campaign on the next difficulty when I was snap and playing I beat it and never got that second achievement.
  49. mrhumb
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    The history is very good, the plot twists are awesome and the gameplay is fantastic (ok, the hand-hand combats are a little bit repetitive, but still very good)
  50. ravallad
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    Superb story and character development. Really good fight scenes, i spaced it out over 7 days because i knew the campaign was short. Happy that i didn't spend 60 dollars on it new and waited to get. Highly recommend.
  51. Abomlol
    Feb 18, 2016
    7
    This is getting a 7 because it's a beautiful game. Visually, you will be in awe. If you love all things Roman, then you have to play this for the gravitas as a Roman fanboy. Sadly, the storyline falls apart about 50% through the timeline. It truly goes off the rails and gets silly as hell. The combat system seems complex at first - you quickly realize its about half of what it could be.This is getting a 7 because it's a beautiful game. Visually, you will be in awe. If you love all things Roman, then you have to play this for the gravitas as a Roman fanboy. Sadly, the storyline falls apart about 50% through the timeline. It truly goes off the rails and gets silly as hell. The combat system seems complex at first - you quickly realize its about half of what it could be. The multiplayer can be fun if you have a friend to play with but its entirely lackluster with the console's current lineup. This game could be so much better than it is.… Expand
  52. HaseoArmahem
    Sep 4, 2016
    9
    I bought this game after almost 3 years after release. And from video, box art I think it must be another God of War clon. When I start to play I understand - it is not the clon, but some musi-pusi cry baby game. Well, it was all wrong. Game almost perfect. I can't say why I like it - but every chapter was good and all game don give me time to sleep. It is not God of War, it is good gameI bought this game after almost 3 years after release. And from video, box art I think it must be another God of War clon. When I start to play I understand - it is not the clon, but some musi-pusi cry baby game. Well, it was all wrong. Game almost perfect. I can't say why I like it - but every chapter was good and all game don give me time to sleep. It is not God of War, it is good game about Rome, cut the hand, and kill the "bad" guy. I'd recommend this game to all player: do not see on score, game is very good.… Expand
  53. alfonsolinares
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    In the first place is a very good game, but what strikes me from this game is so good graphics which have, looks really great, is as if suddenly you sintieses you part of the story, and there are going to another party that most caught my attention from this game, history you really have a very good story, but to avoid spoilers I will not say swimming, just: play it yourself
  54. Gerard51MX
    Apr 12, 2016
    2
    Cuando anunciaron xbox one y ps4 comence a optar por un ps4,solo dudaba por ryse y por titanfall, como titanfall saldria en xbox 360 la decision estaba tomada, compraria un ps4. Cuando pude compre tambien un xbox one y corri por mi copia de ryse... lucia bien en mi nueva consola y entonces... los subtitulos!!! hare mucho enfasis en este apartado pues los subtitulos son diminutos, casiCuando anunciaron xbox one y ps4 comence a optar por un ps4,solo dudaba por ryse y por titanfall, como titanfall saldria en xbox 360 la decision estaba tomada, compraria un ps4. Cuando pude compre tambien un xbox one y corri por mi copia de ryse... lucia bien en mi nueva consola y entonces... los subtitulos!!! hare mucho enfasis en este apartado pues los subtitulos son diminutos, casi invisibles;decidi ignorarlos y con dificultad logre entender los tutoriales y empezo la accion, luego abri el menu y de nuevo las letras pequeñas... jugaba 20 minutos y me dolian los ojos. graficamente es bueno pero los efectos de luz son muy agresivos, la lus se refleja en todo! en la armadura, en la espada, en la sangre, en el marmol y todo termina en tonos de los por todos lados que terminan cansando al ojo. La jugabilidad es una vil y mal copia de los combos de god of war, la historia no es de un galardon... y si, lo vuelvo a decir, esas letras diminutas me hartaron al grado de sacar el disco de la consola, guardarlo en su caja y venderlo para nunca volver a verlo. No lo recomiendo, no se pierden de nada si no lo juegan… Expand
  55. RyuFujiwara
    Apr 27, 2016
    6
    Antes de nada quiero dejar claro que el juego a mi me gusta y mucho pero si tengo que ser critico y objetivo con Ryse tengo que bajarle la nota más de lo que me gustaría. La puesta en escena del juego es sobresaliente, con unos graficos de escandalo y si, ya que está a 720p. Ninguna pega en este apartado. Pero jugablemente es donde el juego cojea, un sistema de combates al estilo hack andAntes de nada quiero dejar claro que el juego a mi me gusta y mucho pero si tengo que ser critico y objetivo con Ryse tengo que bajarle la nota más de lo que me gustaría. La puesta en escena del juego es sobresaliente, con unos graficos de escandalo y si, ya que está a 720p. Ninguna pega en este apartado. Pero jugablemente es donde el juego cojea, un sistema de combates al estilo hack and slash de lo más simple, con una mecanica de combos muy repetitiva, te cansaras de ver las escenas de ejecucion que tan chulas se ven al principio.
    El multijugador es muy divertido, dentro de lo que cabia esperar del titulo. El problema es que a dia de hoy estaras 10 minutos buscando una partida si es que la encuentras.
    Un juego que si te gustan los romanos y tienes una xbox no puedes dejar escapar. Eso si, lo recomiendo hacer a un precio asequible.    … Expand
  56. FelipeVital
    Jul 15, 2021
    7
    A visually beautiful and brilliant game with a promising but over-the-top combat system, and that's it. There is no exploration, no main character development, no visible progress in the combat mechanics. It's like the "assassin's creed", but no jumps, open world, stealth and all that stuff that keeps the game alive for a long time even after it's finished. It's a game of walk and kill.A visually beautiful and brilliant game with a promising but over-the-top combat system, and that's it. There is no exploration, no main character development, no visible progress in the combat mechanics. It's like the "assassin's creed", but no jumps, open world, stealth and all that stuff that keeps the game alive for a long time even after it's finished. It's a game of walk and kill. But it's still pretty cool.… Expand
  57. DarkReaperV3
    Jun 29, 2016
    7
    Graficos excelentes, historia muy buena,modo de juego bueno, pero carece de un buen multijugador. terminas la historia y entras al multijugador y despiues de un rato es aburrido.
  58. gamesounddude
    Aug 3, 2016
    9
    FANTASTIC.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Is this game "Slash and Dash"? Definitely.

    Does it matter?

    Not in the SLIGHTEST.

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

    Nine out of ten. on XBONE.    … Expand
  59. tbeit2
    Sep 20, 2016
    6
    This game wasn't horrible, just painfully average. The only thing that makes this game not get a five or below is the beautiful graphics which still look fantastic and compare to games today, the great animations and a fun multiplayer mode that can give a few hours worth of entertainment. I also got the complete edition for about $10, so if I had paid more for this I would have probablyThis game wasn't horrible, just painfully average. The only thing that makes this game not get a five or below is the beautiful graphics which still look fantastic and compare to games today, the great animations and a fun multiplayer mode that can give a few hours worth of entertainment. I also got the complete edition for about $10, so if I had paid more for this I would have probably lowered the score, but considering how cheep it is now it isn't a bad game if you're looking for something mindless to play for a few hours, especially if you're tight on money and have a friend with you.… Expand
  60. 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.
  61. Gallbond
    May 18, 2022
    7
    у меня чуть палец не отвалился, пока я копку удара долбил, а эти бесконечные комбо надоели ещё в середине игры, но сюжет и графика норм
  62. Untitled94
    Dec 15, 2016
    7
    This is a good game, but just good. It's very linear and sometimes repetitive. Not to mention it's sort of short. But it's not too short and it's got an interesting story. Also for a launch title Xbox One game, it's got some decent graphics. I wouldn't highly recommend this game if you see it for 30-higher bucks, but it's worth getting for maybe $20 or lower.
  63. eva3si0n
    Oct 4, 2019
    7
    Ryse: Son of Rome has a difficult fate, you can see that completely from the mechanic Kinect failed to get rid of. The plot is simple and primitive, the duration of a single game is 5-6 hours. But what a beautiful graphic, even wonder how the weak iron Xbox One in 2013 could show such a picture. It 's a shame there wasn 't a patch for the Xbox One X, then there would be beauty at all.Ryse: Son of Rome has a difficult fate, you can see that completely from the mechanic Kinect failed to get rid of. The plot is simple and primitive, the duration of a single game is 5-6 hours. But what a beautiful graphic, even wonder how the weak iron Xbox One in 2013 could show such a picture. It 's a shame there wasn 't a patch for the Xbox One X, then there would be beauty at all. Gameplay is very uniform, but the production of fight itself is performed perfectly. And everything would be great if the game had a decent plot, like Sony 's interactive cinema, but in fact there is nothing but graphics. Like the first Crysis, Ryse: Son of Rome is a benchmark platform, not a full game.… Expand
  64. Richard21
    Apr 5, 2017
    7
    The story of Ryse: Son of Rome is great, but way too short. There are a number of chapters to complete, all adding up to about a 5-7 hour playthrough. There is definitely some stuff you can do after the game, there are many single player maps and modes you can do, as well a multiplayer as well. I also think the controls definitely need some work. They seem a bit slow, and could be mappedThe story of Ryse: Son of Rome is great, but way too short. There are a number of chapters to complete, all adding up to about a 5-7 hour playthrough. There is definitely some stuff you can do after the game, there are many single player maps and modes you can do, as well a multiplayer as well. I also think the controls definitely need some work. They seem a bit slow, and could be mapped differently. I think that Ryse: Son of Rome is an interesting game, with absolutely stunning graphics, but suffers from sub-par gameplay and story length.… Expand
  65. PumpkinKing_47
    Apr 24, 2017
    10
    I'm first and foremost give this game a 9 but I'm definitely giving this a 10 to counter the mixed/negative reviews. This game is visually spectacular and a great introduction to next gen games, the story is the highlight of the game and the multiplayer is off the chain when playing with your friends. My ONLY flaw I have towards this is the combat system is very iffy and is indeed veryI'm first and foremost give this game a 9 but I'm definitely giving this a 10 to counter the mixed/negative reviews. This game is visually spectacular and a great introduction to next gen games, the story is the highlight of the game and the multiplayer is off the chain when playing with your friends. My ONLY flaw I have towards this is the combat system is very iffy and is indeed very repetitive. Outside of that this game is definitely a must buy and as a proud Xbox owner I'm glad to have this as an exclusive… Expand
  66. 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
  67. Locke_Cole
    Apr 10, 2017
    6
    La propuesta de Crytek con Ryse: Son of Rome es básicamente una mezcla de los elementos más recurrentes durante la pasada generación, y el resultado es el que es. Como tal es imposible decir que es una obra maestra o un imprescindible, pero no me parece un mal juego en absoluto, salvo por su historia sólo es "entretenido".

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

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

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

    La ambientación sonora y visual es perfecta, envolvente e inmersiva. Así mismo la música del juego es increible así como su gráficos, no hay duda de que aún en 2017 es un portento, la música es muy buena y el diseño de personajes también. Es realmente una lástima que lo que pudo ser un buen juego narrativo se corte por la falta de desarrollo de personajes y la repetición hasta el cansancio de una mecánica específica. Y es una pena porque la historia que se contó pese a todo es buena.    … Expand
  68. Renegado
    Mar 11, 2017
    7
    Juego injustamente comparado con la basura de The Order 1886, este juego es brillante graficamente y su jugabilidad con sus pequeños problemas no impide que lo disfrutes.Lastima que sea tan corto.
  69. LucasRainho
    Apr 7, 2017
    9
    Um dos benefícios de se jogar um jogo após longos anos ao seu lançamento é a oportunidade de apreciá-lo sem todo o furor das opiniões da mídia e jogadores ( HATERS E FÃS). Apreciá-lo de uma maneira única que talvez no turbilhão de noticias da época não fosse possível, sem acabar sendo influenciado.
    O jogo é fantástico. e ponto, jogando ele 4 anos depois do seu lançamento eu vejo como ele    Um dos benefícios de se jogar um jogo após longos anos ao seu lançamento é a oportunidade de apreciá-lo sem todo o furor das opiniões da mídia e jogadores ( HATERS E FÃS). Apreciá-lo de uma maneira única que talvez no turbilhão de noticias da época não fosse possível, sem acabar sendo influenciado.
    O jogo é fantástico. e ponto, jogando ele 4 anos depois do seu lançamento eu vejo como ele foi pouco valorizado e apreciado, com um história intrigante e elementos misticos que prendem a sua atenção de uma forma única, o escopo da vingança de Mario ao meu ver na realidade serve de plano de fundo para nos apresentar um universo riquíssimo que foi criado em Ryse. Me diverto pensando nas diversas possibilidades de um continuação de quantas lendas e histórias poderiam ser aproveitadas, que foram criadas nesse jogo.
    Fiquei diversas vezes emocionado durante o jogo, com diversos momentos épicos e tensos, senti falta as vezes de algum vilão na história, ponto que foi saciado mais pro final do jogo.
    Com certeza é uma jogo que vale a pena ser jogado, e mais do que nunca torço para uma continuação    … Expand
  70. 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
  71. 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.
  72. Rustaman
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    Personally, I liked the game, despite the monotonous gameplay, some scenes look spectacular. Unfortunately, there are very few games in this setting.. It's a pity they didn't screw 4 to the patch for Xbox One X. I hope for the second part for the Xbox One Series X.
  73. JinIluminado
    Apr 30, 2018
    4
    Repitam comigo crianças: Gráfico não é tudo.

    O jogo tem um visual tão bom que a nota 4 é só por causa dele, o resto é uma historia genérica, com dialogos pífios e uma unica missão "Mate os barbáros".
  74. Alex_Pilgrim008
    May 13, 2023
    7
    This launch title for the Xbox One is a case of style over substance. It's packed with cinematic pizazz and looks great. Unfortunately, the gameplay gets repetitive after a few hours, but it's still fun. Combat is comparable to Batman: Arkham Asylum. However, there are fewer attack moves and enemy types. Levels are linear with only a few areas that can be explored to find hidden treasures.This launch title for the Xbox One is a case of style over substance. It's packed with cinematic pizazz and looks great. Unfortunately, the gameplay gets repetitive after a few hours, but it's still fun. Combat is comparable to Batman: Arkham Asylum. However, there are fewer attack moves and enemy types. Levels are linear with only a few areas that can be explored to find hidden treasures. The campaign is a 6-7 hour adventure that features an intriguing story and fantastic visuals. While it's not a very long game, the fun two player co-op modes make up for the short length.

    If there ever was a "Ryse 2", then plenty of additions would have to made. "Son of Rome" is an enjoyable action title that lacks variety. If your expectations aren't high, you'll probably have a good, gory time with this one. It's the only Xbox One game that adapts the PS4's emphasis on storytelling and cinematic cutscenes. I would give it a 7.3 out of 10.    … Expand
  75. Refreshment
    Jun 10, 2020
    6
    Ryse: Son of Rome had a huge potential due to the launch date and the next gen novelties it could have featured. It was one of the first game that were released for the Xbox One and had the opportunity to demonstrate the potential of the console. However, despite It's not a bad game there is nothing we can stand out from it.
    If the game is going to be remembered for something, that's    Ryse: Son of Rome had a huge potential due to the launch date and the next gen novelties it could have featured. It was one of the first game that were released for the Xbox One and had the opportunity to demonstrate the potential of the console. However, despite It's not a bad game there is nothing we can stand out from it.
    If the game is going to be remembered for something, that's going to be the graphics, which were great. There're some other good things like the gameplay of the combat or the level desing that are worked out. However, all the good things this game has are covered by all his weakest points.
    The story is really short (only eight levels) and simple. Scriptwritters could have taken much more advantage of the setting; a story based on the ancient roman empire should have told much more. In addition, the online mode does not worth it, so the game experience is in general short.
    Ryse: Son of Rome may not be a terrible game but not a great one neither... It's just a simple Hack and Slash title to have some hours of entertaintment.    … Expand
  76. gun_luis
    May 20, 2018
    7
    Buena historia, muy buenos gráficos (juego de 2013), buena jugabilidad... corta duración
  77. bediver25
    Oct 3, 2017
    9
    Nivel de gráficos y historia que te mete en el juego y te deja perplejo, lo recomiendo a los que le gustan este tipo de juegos y màs si eres el hijo de roma!! Pero hubiera sido bueno un par de horas extras.
  78. 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
  79. Gamer75
    Mar 19, 2018
    2
    Your character's movements are slower than your defenders and there are scenes like fighting the 6 replicas of Commodous (?) where when you're down to your last 2 then they start doing this sweeping move that is impossible to block and the game doesn't respond fast enough when you hit B and roll out of the way. It's an impossible fight to win unless you have the quick handed movements of aYour character's movements are slower than your defenders and there are scenes like fighting the 6 replicas of Commodous (?) where when you're down to your last 2 then they start doing this sweeping move that is impossible to block and the game doesn't respond fast enough when you hit B and roll out of the way. It's an impossible fight to win unless you have the quick handed movements of a ninja. Get ready to be disappointed and very frustrated with the high level of attackers you face.… Expand
  80. teemz22
    Feb 18, 2018
    6
    This game is a 6+.

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

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

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

    I got it on sale for 5$ brand new, so you should definitely check this one out, just out of curiosity of what Xbox one is capable of.    … Expand
  81. CenkAlp
    Jan 2, 2018
    6
    Hikaye = 7
    Oynanış = 5
    Grafikler = 9
    Sesler = 8
    Keyif = 6
    Atmosfer = 7
    Süre = 5
  82. CrazyKylo
    May 12, 2019
    9
    Ryse is a great game with great graphics and visuals and a deep story. It has intense and usually graphic fighting that does get repetitive after a while. Each mission takes you to a different part of the world itself, from Rome to the northmost edges of her empire and the 'Edge of The World'. Again, great graphics, story, characters, and gameplay along with the feeling that you are anRyse is a great game with great graphics and visuals and a deep story. It has intense and usually graphic fighting that does get repetitive after a while. Each mission takes you to a different part of the world itself, from Rome to the northmost edges of her empire and the 'Edge of The World'. Again, great graphics, story, characters, and gameplay along with the feeling that you are an elite Roman soldier fighting for his country.… Expand
  83. alejandra09
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    Fantastic game. Story is extremely compelling and graphics are amazing. Combat can become a little stale but overall does not diminish from the games integrity.
  84. Crowzz64_
    Apr 20, 2018
    7
    Game well on average. The game is not bad, the graphics are fantastic. But after you
    finish it is very easy to get bored of multiplayer mode.
  85. Tawan
    Apr 24, 2018
    4
    This game have only beauty graphics, nothing more, bad history, horrible gameplay e etc.
  86. Kuvrot
    May 19, 2018
    6
    Its basically a Technic Demo.

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

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

    And thats all...
  87. JuniorCorreaSC
    Jul 4, 2020
    1
    Gráficos bonitos, nada mais. História fraca, gameplay enjoativo, inimigos repetitivos, combos limitados.... Sem falar que o jogo finaliza os inimigos sozinho, mesmo errando as QTE's!
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. Caeuas
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    Um dos mais belos jogos da geração, game lindo, com uma ótima história e gameplay divertido.
  91. 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
  92. SouthernPoint
    Sep 18, 2020
    7
    Ryse: Son of Rome I feel is better than what people give it credit for. I found the game to be very enjoyable and graphically beautiful, even for today's standards. The story was decent, a bit average towards the last act. I also found the deaths of some characters to not be impactful, I just couldn't care less honestly. The gameplay was satisfying, although it got repetitive prettyRyse: Son of Rome I feel is better than what people give it credit for. I found the game to be very enjoyable and graphically beautiful, even for today's standards. The story was decent, a bit average towards the last act. I also found the deaths of some characters to not be impactful, I just couldn't care less honestly. The gameplay was satisfying, although it got repetitive pretty quickly. The environments of the game are still some of the best I've seen in any game. The large action set pieces are insane. Voice acting is pretty good as were the characters. The biggest indicator that this was a good game to me was the feeling of wanting more after completing the relatively short story. Overall, I'd recommend this to pretty much anyone who loves action games. If you're into story-driven narratives, maybe look elsewhere.… Expand
  93. branlin
    Sep 8, 2023
    3
    Christopher Nolan's films are often regarded as great for several reasons:

    Complex Storytelling: Nolan is known for his intricate and non-linear storytelling, which challenges audiences to engage with the narrative on a deeper level. His films often feature complex plots with multiple layers and timelines. Visual Spectacle: Nolan's movies are visually stunning, with a strong emphasis    Christopher Nolan's films are often regarded as great for several reasons:

    Complex Storytelling: Nolan is known for his intricate and non-linear storytelling, which challenges audiences to engage with the narrative on a deeper level. His films often feature complex plots with multiple layers and timelines.

    Visual Spectacle: Nolan's movies are visually stunning, with a strong emphasis on practical effects and immersive cinematography. He often combines practical and visual effects to create memorable and visually striking scenes.

    Strong Themes: Nolan's films often explore profound and thought-provoking themes such as time, identity, memory, and the nature of reality. These themes resonate with audiences and contribute to the lasting impact of his work.

    Memorable Characters: Nolan's films feature well-developed and memorable characters, often portrayed by talented actors. These characters add depth to the storytelling and make audiences emotionally invested in the narrative.

    Innovative Filmmaking Techniques: Nolan is known for pushing the boundaries of filmmaking technology and techniques. He has used IMAX cameras, practical stunts, and innovative sound design to create unique cinematic experiences.

    Ambitious Projects: Nolan is unafraid to take on ambitious and challenging projects, such as "Inception," "Interstellar," and "Dunkirk." His willingness to tackle complex and unconventional subject matter sets him apart in the industry.

    Critical Acclaim: Many of Nolan's films have received critical acclaim and have been recognized with awards and nominations, which further solidifies his reputation as a great filmmaker.

    Box Office Success: Nolan's films often perform well at the box office, demonstrating their appeal to a broad audience.

    Influence on the Industry: Nolan's work has had a significant influence on the film industry, inspiring other filmmakers and changing the way movies are made and experienced.

    Consistency: Nolan has maintained a consistent level of quality throughout his career, with few missteps, which has earned him a dedicated fan base and respect among his peers.    … Expand
  94. zNeverSleeping
    Nov 1, 2020
    7
    Os gráficos eram absurdos pra época, e são lindos até hoje. O ponto negativo do game era a jogabilidade repetitiva, mas pra uma viagem unica, com certeza vale a pena.
  95. MauryEdson
    Apr 27, 2019
    7
    achei um jogo muito bonito mas tambem achei repetitivo, não é dificil, merece uma continuação melhor
  96. 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...
  97. nathanliapis
    Apr 20, 2020
    7
    Had this game been developed with more focus on game play (less repetitive, different enemy faces, more exploration) it could reach a mark of 9/10. Graphics 10/10, Audio 9/10, Game-play 6/10, Loading: 9/10
  98. 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.
  99. fer5500
    Aug 7, 2023
    7
    Story is good.
    Gameplay mechanics are ok, my only complaint is; your hands and fingers get hurt and tired at some battles after pressing the buttons so many times, this game requires certain focus because enemies attack you from all sides, up to 5 enemies can be fighting you and you have to watch your guard, while you're in the middle of fighting one, another one attacks you from behind.    Story is good.
    Gameplay mechanics are ok, my only complaint is; your hands and fingers get hurt and tired at some battles after pressing the buttons so many times, this game requires certain focus because enemies attack you from all sides, up to 5 enemies can be fighting you and you have to watch your guard, while you're in the middle of fighting one, another one attacks you from behind.
    Graphics are good.    … Expand
  100. Misaghjrh
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    In this review, only the negative aspects of the game are considered. The purpose of this work is to help you to get a better decision on the purchase of the game

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

    My Rating: 9 of 10

    Weak points (Single player only):
    - PlayStation and Nintendo player will be jealous because of this exclusive epic game.
    If I do not want to judge the story of the game, the technical problem will be considered.
    The camera angle in the fighting system is one of the major problems in this title. some times the main character miss the camera and conversely that cause a lot of difficulty during critical struggles.
    Because of this, I give 9 of 10 to this video game.    … Expand
Page:

Awards & Rankings

14
#14 Best Xbox One Game of 2013
1
#1 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2013
1
#1 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2013

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
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.
    Read full review
  2. Gamereactor Sweden
    Sep 7, 2014
    40
    Beautiful but stale, boring, shallow and lacking in variation.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »