some of the worst combat ever put in a video game, couldn't stomach more than 2 hours of this. You just run, do QTE kill moves and run some more. To call it a glorified tech demo would be gracious
While some players might find the combat repetitive; I find the combat to be great. Flowing between enemies with sword attacks, deflecting attacks and rolling out of the way is so much fun. Then to top it off with a satisfying execution with great sound effects and yells makes it even better.
What I really like about the combat is its more than just looking pretty with the execution moves; there is a level of depth and strategy to be had. Depending on how quickly you pull off the execution you will get more XP, health, damage, or fill up a bar called "Focus" that stuns nearby enemies. However you can only select one of these to at a time when doing an execution, so you have to choose wisely in a matter of seconds which one would benefit you in the moment of combat.
I HIGHLY recommend playing this on the hardest difficulty that you can select when playing for the first time. The simplicity of the combat might be forgotten just because you are really trying to survive or you know that you only have so much health until you are killed.
If you don't find the combat that interesting you might find this game rather ok, since the bulk of the game is combat. The story might keep you engaged but I wouldn't count on it.
PROS:
+ High production values
+ Very well animated
+ Great acting along with face and motion capture
+ Fantastic sound effects
+ Satisfying combat
+ The game looks amazing
+ The COOP modes are very fun
CONS:
- Combat might get repetitive
- Clunky aiming with spears
What I really like about the combat is its more than just looking pretty with the execution moves; there is a level of depth and strategy to be had. Depending on how quickly you pull off the execution you will get more XP, health, damage, or fill up a bar called "Focus" that stuns nearby enemies. However you can only select one of these to at a time when doing an execution, so you have to choose wisely in a matter of seconds which one would benefit you in the moment of combat.
I HIGHLY recommend playing this on the hardest difficulty that you can select when playing for the first time. The simplicity of the combat might be forgotten just because you are really trying to survive or you know that you only have so much health until you are killed.
If you don't find the combat that interesting you might find this game rather ok, since the bulk of the game is combat. The story might keep you engaged but I wouldn't count on it.
PROS:
+ High production values
+ Very well animated
+ Great acting along with face and motion capture
+ Fantastic sound effects
+ Satisfying combat
+ The game looks amazing
+ The COOP modes are very fun
CONS:
- Combat might get repetitive
- Clunky aiming with spears
Being a strict PlayStation fanboy back in the day, I must admit that Ryse: Son of Rome piqued my interest, despite being unavailable for me to play. Although it was panned by critics, it remained something that I would try if I ever got the chance. Now that I have a decent rig, I am finally able to play this.
Is Ryse: Son of Rome a great game? No. Its short length and lack of depth in both story and gameplay mechanics make this game seem more like a tech demo. However, I had a ton of fun with it.
Being a Crytek game, it's no surprise that this game is gorgeous. Its story is simple, sure, yet it is told in a cinematic, movie-like manner that keeps you interested. Its combat may consist of just light and heavy attacks, rolls and blocks/parries, yet the responsiveness of each hit and the satisfying execution animations ensured that I never got bored. A lot of people will point out that this game is also grossly inaccurate, and although true, I completely ignore this because of the inclusion of certain... characters. I simply enjoyed the game for what it is, and treated it as a typical, historically inaccurate blockbuster movie.
The game also requires a few tweaks with the files and stuff to get it running well, but it's not too difficult of a process.
There are a number of collectibles and achievements that encourage replaying the main story, if that suits your fancy. There are also co-op and solo survival modes with plenty of maps, although I don't think that the multiplayer side of things is what people play this game for.
If you're looking for a short and satisfying, epic story with gameplay that is just fun, then try this out.
Is Ryse: Son of Rome a great game? No. Its short length and lack of depth in both story and gameplay mechanics make this game seem more like a tech demo. However, I had a ton of fun with it.
Being a Crytek game, it's no surprise that this game is gorgeous. Its story is simple, sure, yet it is told in a cinematic, movie-like manner that keeps you interested. Its combat may consist of just light and heavy attacks, rolls and blocks/parries, yet the responsiveness of each hit and the satisfying execution animations ensured that I never got bored. A lot of people will point out that this game is also grossly inaccurate, and although true, I completely ignore this because of the inclusion of certain... characters. I simply enjoyed the game for what it is, and treated it as a typical, historically inaccurate blockbuster movie.
The game also requires a few tweaks with the files and stuff to get it running well, but it's not too difficult of a process.
There are a number of collectibles and achievements that encourage replaying the main story, if that suits your fancy. There are also co-op and solo survival modes with plenty of maps, although I don't think that the multiplayer side of things is what people play this game for.
If you're looking for a short and satisfying, epic story with gameplay that is just fun, then try this out.
Ia do lado do personagem é bem fraca, mas a história e o combate do personagem principal são muito bons!!
played on Steamdeck
for the age really good graphics, fun short game, a bit repetative towards the end, story is very predictable
combat is decent and not really complex
for the age really good graphics, fun short game, a bit repetative towards the end, story is very predictable
combat is decent and not really complex
great graphics shit everything else
GooeyScale: 15/100
GooeyScale: 15/100
De los primeros juegos de Xbox One, la neta diría que me gustó pero no lo suficiente como para jugarlo por segunda vez, creo que no lo haría hasta la fecha.
Good Hack 'n Slash game, not so rich story, but is enought to get some intrest. The gameplay is very nice until the middle of game, beyond that, its pretty repetitive. Short game aswell, something like 7 hours for 100% of campaign. The true 'highlight'of this game is the graphics and cutscnes. Still very impressive for a 2013 game.