Crytek is no stranger to graphical excellence and have built their reputation on some of the prettiest games of the time. From the first Ryse reveal, the title presented gameplay graphics that are often only associated with pre-rendered cut scenes and cinematic trailers. No one was doubting that Ryse would at least look pretty, but with its unusually late review embargo is up, how has the internet judged the Roman hack and slash?
We take a look at some of the outlets who have reviewed and scored the game to find out if it is all show or if its gameplay can match its graphical prowess to make it a worthwhile purchase for early Xbox One adopters.
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Polygon (Phillip Kollar)
Score: 6/10
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Game Informer (Andrew Reiner)
6.0/10
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Games Radar (Hollander Cooper)
Score: 3.5/5
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Games Beat (Dean Takahashi)
Score: 86/100
You will be, too.
EGM (Marc Cameron)
Score: 7.5/10
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Joystiq (Xav de Matos)
Score: 2.5/5
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IGN (Brian Albert)
Score: 6.8/10
Ryse has an entertaining story and sky-high production values. The gameplay that’s there isn’t bad — it just stops in its tracks before it gets anywhere near close to demanding. The multiplayer mode has some neat ideas, like a deadly, shifting Colosseum, but it’s hamstrung by the same combat issues that affect the main campaign. But if spectacle is what you want, Ryse: Son of Rome will keep you entertained.
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Destructoid (Chris Carter)
Score: 5/10
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Game Spot (Mark Walton)
Score: 4/10
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Eurogamer (Oli Welsh)
Score: 5/10
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Xbox 360 Achievments (Lee Bradley)
Score: 8/10
What do you make of the Ryse’s disappointing reception? Is it a game you want to pick up on your new Xbox One? Why do you think the game has divided reviewers from great to terrible? Which side of the fence do you think you are going to end up on?
