As an Xbox One exclusive and one of the headline launch titles for the new Microsoft console, there's a lot resting on Ryse: Son of Rome's armour-clad shoulders.
We sat down with Yannick Boucher, Project Manager at Crytek, to play through four levels of the forthcoming title and talk about Rome. Crytek, for those that don't know, is the producer behind games such as Far Cry and Crysis.
From underrated Xbox One launch titles to absolute emperors of the strategy genre, history heads will love these games based around Ancient Rome.
Ryse was awesome, i have no idea why it wasnt recieved well and why we havnt seen another, Rome conquered so much, you could take the action anywhere, and it looked great when xbox one came out, now would be even better.
Ryse: Son of Rome was an Xbox One launch title that has been left to collect dust, but Crytek should set aside Crysis and give Ryse another shot.
I really liked the original Ryse but Crytek doesn't have the funds. The mismanaged their properties and let EA raid them with Crysis for the duration of their relationship. Right now they are working on Crysis 4, I doubt they can spare resources to work on a Ryse sequel.
I recently bought it for the steamdeck and have to say... 60fps is a game changer. I really wished MS had gotten a one x patch or series boost mode option but sadly, nope. Other games that definitely deserve a second chance (esp on steamdeck/pc) are quantum break and sunset overdrive. Both deserved 60fps support on one x / series but you have to go to PC for that.
Rumor has it Crytek had plans for a Ryse 2 but due to the low turnout for XB (at the time) it was shelved. They really should give this another shot. i dont care if its multiplat on PS and XB and PC and Switch... just so long as part 2 gets made.
Game was good enough, not great.
Graphically it was top notch. Still holds well till this day.
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This is not what I would call value for money spent. They give you quests in liveservice games to get you "re-engaged" with the monetization schemes or to get you hooked or so you at least spend some extra on skins and loot boxes. Then they dole out paltry points after you have already paid extra for whichever liveservice within a liveservice that you are already paying for. My worry is people can't actually be that stupid to fall for this, can they?
"The executions are really dynamic and impressive, adding to the visual treat, both for the player and for spectators. That's one thing that Ryse really delivers: fun for the casual observer. It's a game where people will stop and watch because of those cinematic next-gen visuals, but also because there's plenty going on all the time".
"Meat and potatoes works for us and we're left feeling hungry for more. Ryse: Son of Rome is a stunning-looking launch title for Xbox One, with exhilarating combat to match."
"If this next-gen, we're happy to sign up to the XIV legion right away." -Pocket-lint
Sounds awesome, can't wait.
Hey a good review, I wonder if this article will get as much traction as the "dialing" one did?
more and more positive previews .....nice
Everyone seems to at least agree that it is very pretty to look at, and a great demonstration of the tech. With all of these opinions coming out in extremes, I can't help but wonder if there really is that much equivocation on the mechanics, or if some people are just so smitten by ALL OF THE PRETTY that they let mediocre gameplay have a pass.
Either way, it looks as though the reviews are going to be sharply divided on this one.