Ryse: Son of Rome

1. This game = timed hack and slash + linear level design + OK story + high graphic fidelity. 2. This game takes less than 10 hours to complete (campaign only). 3. A little repetitive but fun combat. 4. Recommend on sales. 5. Rating = 8/10.

A game that, unfortunately, has largely faded into obscurity. For anyone even remotely interested in the Roman Empire, this offers a few hours of top-notch entertainment.

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One of the most campaign focused games I've ever played. It was pure pleasure. Cool ideas, awesome graphics, beautiful setting and environments. I'd love more games like that! (Controls can be a bit clumsy, but when they hit, it's pure joy!) Such a beautiful game even by today's standards. I hope for a sequel

Ryse: Son of Rome is not the best game I ever played, but I did play it quite a bit, on at least 3 different platforms, and it's a game that I always come back again. It's short and sweet. I promise I played for more than 16 hours, Steam doesn't track offline play. The story is a classic/cliche revenge saga with some noble speeches and family drama thrown in. It’s not Shakespeare, but it gets the job done while you’re hacking and slashing through waves of enemies with satisfying combos. Gameplay-wise, it’s a bit on rails, like a gladiator theme park ride, so don’t expect an open-world sandbox. But the combat is tight and rewarding if you enjoy timing your counters and chaining brutal executions. Plus, the arena battles really feed that gladiator fantasy. It's not perfect, though. Sometimes it feels a little repetitive, and the camera can get a bit dramatic (sometimes too dramatic). But the visuals, sound design, and sheer spectacle more than make up for it. If you want a quick, visceral taste of ancient Rome’s brutality, Ryse delivers.

Short, action packed vengeance story in the style of Ancient Rome. Beware, this is a historic mash-up, as developers put it. They have taken all they like about Rome and put it in the game. The game is linear, the gameplay is the same until the end: mix attacks with bashes, occasionally charging both, and evade. Not much variety and the level up system is kind of out of place. I enjoyed the high quality of the graphics and cinematography though. Got really immersed into the Roman battles. That's why I might consider watching "Troy" some time later. A lot of masculinity, brotherhood and all of that. Feel like a man! Like. Pity that there will be no sequel. Also, how did I manage to never hear about this game for 10 years?!

A very good-looking game driven by a somewhat ok story. Sadly it falls on the short side length-wise, but the gameplay is amazing and is very inspired from the one you have in the arkham games. The combat is brutal, gory, with a lot of sanguinary executions. The co-op gladiator mode is actually fun and can get tough when you're in the latter waves.

It looks very cool, the visuals are really really good. Especially considering the age of the game. The story is honestly also not horrible, really quite inventive. Where the game loses me is the gameplay in general. You're literally walking through one long corridor. The game is as linear as can be and has extremely boring (although graphically cool) combat, only sometimes getting variation in even more boring bouts of a glorified tower defence game. Decided to watch the story on YouTube because I can't get myself to play through this slog myself.

Mediocre game play. Middling story. I wouldn't bother, even on sale.

Very short can be finished under 4hrs, but all that time I am at awe at how this game is WAY ahead of its time, in-game character model have accurate lip sync and facial expressions that meet the VA and the situation they are in, graphically this game beats any new modern AAA out there the game looks like it released to 2018, and finally this game has that Arkham Batman combat, its simple, fun, and can be repetitive but still just pure fun. I have not tried multiplayer yet nor even look up if the server or people are still active on this game, but the main campaign is just joy

I don't know what arsehole made this game. I have a top of the line computer, but this shit runs like a kaleidoscope on it. You can't do shit, 10 fps max. Tried all possible ways of solving problems - nothing. Paid money, wasted a lot of time to find and solve the problem, but I'm done. That's it.

Hard to believe from 2010 years ++, super great game and fun story ahead.

The campaign is short but entertaining enough to play through a time or two on on the harder difficulty settings. The gladiator mode is fun with various different missions and lots of equipment to unlock. Unfortunately you're limited to the weapons and gear of the secutor and murmillo, but its still fun. This game mode is not dead yet, but you'll have to visit the discussion section to find the list of who is still playing.

The game is alright. Quite fun albeit not very deep gameplay and an okay story that's good enough for a 5 hour game. Which leads me to the very, very short game time. I booted the game up today and thought it would keep me busy through the weekend - instead barely 5.5 hours in I'm already done. There's probably an hour or two of Co-Op fun on top of that but, as mentioned again, the combat is not very deep and won't be fun for too long. It's fine for a 5 hour campaign but will only last you so long in co-op after that. For 3.49€ during a sale I assume the value was fine. Would not recommend the game for the full price tho.

10/10 It is incredible how good this game is, not only how good it looks considering it was released in 2014. It just plays well. Story is catching, main character charismatic and even considering I still do not know how I feel about combat, because I never played anything so heavily based on executions it was really nice experience. Also showing a lot of things games are missing nowadays, there is no yellow paint, collectibles are meaningful - deepening story, not just number one of 400. Executions might be a little too forgiving for my taste (when you fail first hit you should fail the execution) but they are reacting with environment. Basically, only negative thing I can say about it is that coop is well made not just modern game filler. Requiring two players really work together making it impossible to get full achievements without another active player, can’t just get someone to afk it. There is matchmaking, but very few players online.

Graphics is excellent, especially as it is from the 2014 combat is repeated from the start of the game to the end, the same people, and the same way of combat story is mid I just kept playing until the end to finish the game and then delete it

If you're drawn to rich visuals and cinematic storytelling—and don’t mind gameplay that leans more style than substance—Ryse offers an entertaining albeit brief ride through Rome’s brutal glory.

went into this expecting just a short and sweet tech demo, instead crytek blows me away with yet another fantastic game, this is phenomenal

Ill admit, I remember this game looking, playing amazing on the Xbox One and being one of my favorite launch titles way back then. Visual it has aged well, but playing it i wouldn't say has. Still fun enough if you can get it on sale like I did.

the game is good, survival mode is dead tho... and it sucks u cant solo it

I mean its cool, fight a bunch of barbarians and eventually Romans. If you're looking for historical accuracy this isn't the game. It's more of a game where you just go around killing every enemy you can see. The jiggle physics are a BIG thing in the game (you'll see what I mean). Not a bad way to keep yourself entertained and it's actually kinda fun, not gonna lie.

Just finished campaign on the easiest level in 5 hours or so. And can say, that for me this game is a great window into the world of fighting games - yep, this one was my very first fighting game. And so, everything what people with more experience criticize about it, actually makes it perfect for a noob. 1, Yes, it's short (basically I finished it in two evenings) - and so it's a perfect first experience. 2. Yes, it's linear - and as somebody new to this genre I wanted a "guided introduction". 3. Yes, combat system is simple - for veterans of fighting games, that is. 4. Yes, visuals are amazing - ah, wait a sec, nobody complaints about visuals. 5. Yes, historically inaccurate - but for more historical accuracy I can go back to playing Rome II DEI mode. And like really, who cares about historical accuracy in a fighting game? Is the setting cool? Yep, it is. And I don't really need more. 6. Yes, story is as linear as level design - but somehow I didn't pick up this game for plot twists. I picked up this game to dismember barbarians with bloody finishers. And my goodness me, does this game deliver on this one!.. Summing up: if you are an experienced "virtual fighter", you might be disappointed, but if you just want to casually hack and slash or just try out this genre, then it's really perfect for beginners.

Didn't understand the hate for this game. Its great! -Good visuals -Good Story -Repetitive but satisfying combat -Still functional multiplayer 8/10

Interesting game,the story made so good and fight mechanics as well. Can say only BOSS fights are same and boring. It could be possible to finish him/her faster, but some why Marius just speaks too much or makes dumb move as push instead of slay, then starts second faze of the fight and the Boss has full HP and Marius doesn't... Graphics 10/10 Story 8.5/10 Collectables 0/10 Boss Fights 4/10 Fights 8/10 The choice is up to you...

This was honestly one of the best games I've ever played!!!! I just wish it was longer than 6 hours of gameplay :( from beginning to end It took me about 6 hours and I completed the game.... Loved every second of it but still...

Another top 3rd person view game of all time! Despite of the year it was made, the graphic is considered pretty much great to me surprisingly. The story line is just perfect! Brutal finishing moves by a gladiator! Would be the right game when you're having a bad day and thinking to unleash your inner beast! Please do not be hesitate to own this game, believe me you won't regret. Enjoy!

So it's pretty short. Like maybe 6 hours without rushing through it. Combat is satisfying but the movement is clunky. Also the aiming system is trash. Either way I enjoyed it enough. Would recommend waiting for a sale due to short game length.

it is the same boring gameplay loop. not worth even the treefiddy I paid for it

Looks amazing for its time, fun gameplay and good story. Just play it.

Fun short game that utilizes Arkham style combat of essentially; attack, block, guard break. Most other games that use this style of combat have an indicator about the head of the enemy that they are about to attack and you need to block, but this game (at least on hard, which is what I played on) doesn't do that, it just has well telegraphed attacks that you need to recognize. I really appreciate that they decided to do that, it makes the game feel way more immersive and cinematic. Story wise this game is absolutely bonkers ridiculous. It tries to just have light fantasy elements, but explosions and armies of tens of thousands of people appearing out of nowhere is very jarring in a game about romans and barbarians. Its like someone wanted to make call of duty game, but roman. Complete with D-day invasion of Britain (yes, seriously, explosions included). Its a good thing the game only took me 10 hours to get through, because while mechanically it is fun, I was getting fed up with the ridiculousness of the story and set pieces really quickly. If the devs had the confidence to make this game more grounded, and the story was wasn't full of cartoonishly evil villains it would be a much better title. Still, if you pick it up on discount its a fun 10 or so hours.

A game made to be a gallery of what the Xbox One was capable during the launch of the console, but the game is a beauitiful peplum with classic story and nice combat system (a bit redundant) and a short game to play in a weekend (or a day)

It is realy 6\10 and i totally agree with rating on Metacritic The game has very strange optimization, half the game I played in 60 fps, and at the end for some reason there was a fix at 36. The story is simple, a typical historical blockbuster. On the plus side is the graphics, considering the year of release it still looks good. Well and at a discount you can take it, just to play something simple and unstressful

Very nice gameplay mechanics. Short game but still tells a better story than most. Multiplayer servers are dead. Action packed!

Nothing mindblowing but for this price a really solid action-adventure experience.

Can't believe this was released in 2014, The visuals are still gorgeous, and the story delivers a perfect mix of revenge and honor. Feels like playing a Roman action movie!!!

🎨 Visual Vibes ☐ What planet is this?! ✅ Jaw-Dropping ☐ Slick & Sharp ☐ Gets the Job Done ☐ Meh Pixels ☐ Eyes, Why Have You Betrayed Me ☐ Retro Relic Absolutely stunning — one of the best showcases of CryEngine’s power. 🎮 Trigger Thrill (Gameplay) ☐ Masterpiece Mechanics ☐ Solid Combat ✅ Functional, I Guess ☐ Kinda Boring ☐ Feels Like Homework ☐ Controller Screams in Pain Starts off strong, but becomes repetitive — quick-time combat wears thin. 🎧 Sound Check ☐ Audio Nirvana ☐ Smooth Operator ✅ Decent Vibes ☐ It's... Fine ☐ Cover Your Ears ☐ Bleeding From Both Ears Dramatic, Roman-style orchestral themes — fits the setting well. 🖥️ Can Your Rig Take the Hit? ☐ Runs on a Calculator ☐ Grandpa’s Laptop Approved ✅ Mid-Tier Friendly ☐ Better Have a Gaming PC ☐ High-End Hustler ☐ NASA’s Backup Needed Still looks great, still runs fine on mid-range PCs. 💾 Hard Drive Heist ☐ Fits on a Floppy ☐ Classic Compact ☐ Manageable ✅ Getting Chunky ☐ Say Goodbye to Storage ☐ Buy a New SSD ☐ Send It to a Data Black Hole The size is fair for the level of visual polish. 🧠 Tactical Brain Power ☐ Baby Mode ☐ Casual Cruise ✅ Learn It, Master It ☐ Tactical Brain Power ☐ Big Brain Only ☐ Prepare to Suffer Simple parry-and-execute system with minor depth. 🌀 Grind Level ✅ Grind-Free Paradise ☐ Optional Hustle ☐ Tryhard Territory ☐ Mild Effort Needed ☐ Grindfest ☐ Say Goodbye to Real Life Very linear — just slash your way through. 📜 Plot Punch ☐ Story? What Story? ☐ Some Hints of Lore ☐ Serviceable ✅ Intriguing & Tight ☐ Feels ☐ Existential Crisis Incoming A predictable yet engaging Roman revenge story. ⏳ Time Commitment ☐ Blink and It’s Over (Under 1 hour) ☐ One-Sitting Special (1–3 hours) ☐ A Weekend Affair (4–8 hours) ✅ 2–3 Day Campaign (8–15 hours) ☐ Call in Sick for a Week (15–40 hours) ☐ Cancel Your Social Life (40–100 hours) ☐ The Eternal Journey (100+ hours) Short, cinematic — doesn’t overstay its welcome. 💸 Price Pain ☐ Freebie Frenzy ☐ Worth Every Penny ✅ Buy It on Sale ☐ Only If You’re Curious ☐ Not Worth the Coin ☐ Just Light Your Wallet on Fire Often dirt cheap — get it for visuals and spectacle. 🪲 Bug Watch ✅ Clean as a Whistle ☐ Minor Nuisances ☐ Noticeable Glitches ☐ Bug Battle ☐ Game of Bugs ☐ Certified Insect Simulator Very few bugs — polished from day one. 🎯 Spartan Rating ☐ ⚔️ ☐ ⚔️⚔️ ☐ ⚔️⚔️⚔️ ☐ ⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️ ✅ ⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️ ☐ ⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️ ☐ ⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️ ☐ ⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️ ☐ ⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️ 💬 6/10 — Looks like a god-tier epic, plays like a flashy tech demo. Eye candy for Rome lovers.

Story: Great Gameplay: Repetitive Graphics: Amazing Optimization: not Good. Play with Controller.

Рекомендую, я впервые сыграл на постояннке в игру где есть система как играть. Где можно найти онлайн и где красивая графика. Рекомендую, если вы как и я играли всё время в шутеры и случайно купили игру по скидке. Хочу купить For honor (если она жива еще) и Chivalary 2

RYSE: Son of Rome is basically a playable gladiator movie — and I mean that in the best way possible. Visually, it still holds up surprisingly well, with cinematic cutscenes and brutal combat that make every sword clash feel weighty. The gameplay is simple and repetitive, yeah, but somehow I didn’t mind smashing through waves of enemies with flashy executions and Roman drama pouring out of every scene. It’s not super deep, and the story is predictable, but if you’re in the mood for a short, badass ride through ancient Rome with some of the most satisfying hack-and-slash moments out there, it’s absolutely worth grabbing on sale.

Pros: - Nice story - Nice graphics - Enemies, there seem to be a variety of enemies besides the normal barbarians like the pyromaniac or the brute so far Cons: - Combat is repetitive and boring, haven't unblocked any skill or perks but don't think there's a big difference, if at any point I'm able to change the weapon it would be nice, maybe spear, bow or hammer, so far only sword and shield which limit the combat. - Way too linear, the progress is literally just one alley to walk forward and sometimes a round area which makes you feel you are walking the same alley over and over In a nutshell, not a game that catches you and makes you want to play it til late even though you know you work early in the morning but it is entertaining, I'd suggest to get it on sale.

this will always be a great game! this was an incredible title from an era where games were crafted with a goal in mind as opposed to [insert buzzword genre of the week here mashed with 3 other non related buzzword genres to appease our investors]. this game has a campaign that tells a great story, beautiful visuals, top notch graphics [holds up as good as anything else in 2025] and super fun flow state combat. 10/10 and i really hope we get another game like this one in the future that tells a different story in a different part of the world!

How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Uniquely set in 1st century BC as Rome conquering Britannia (the savage years). Not worth the RRP back in 2013 but these days it's a steal. Six hours of that slowmo scene from 300. QTE-like block, dodge, jab and heavy system. Conveniently placed scorpio segments. Shield formations with the boys. A surprising amount of elephants. There’s a 2 player arena mode to grind out but no luck finding a match.

Good story and the combat style is entertaining.

If you like sword play killing bad guys and leading men in war this is the game for you

Beautiful visuals, and passable everything else. Somehow I enjoyed this one.

A game that can be completed in a day. For $5 (plus tax) I'm satisfied.

Game could have been longer but for when it came out its good

It's so good to execute some uncivilized "human". FOR THE GLORY OF ROME

10/10 Good game but story is to short.

I LOVE THIS GAME ITS JUST PERFECT I RECOMMEND IT ALOT