Ryse: Son of Rome

Ryse: Son of Rome is a simple third person slasher RPG. This game is visually gorgeous and has an amazing game engine with fluid controls with a simple story and character development. One thing about this game is that it isn't trying to be anything more than what it is. Which I find very refreshing with today's games and the rising of the next gen consoles every company is trying to make the next great video game revolution. As enjoyable as these video game revolutions are it is become to much of the norm and is losing if not already lost the appeal to these new game features. Which brings me back to the beauty of this game. It is simple and fun and gives you a very pretty visual experience. Crytek has mastered visual near visual perfection in their game and can truly take pride in that. Despite my praises though this game does have its issues. Its game-play is extremely simple and I cannot stress to you how simple it is, to the point where it is almost boring. Ryse is a title that is excellent for beginners but doesn't pose a challenge like most other RPG's making it a bit disappointing because of all the hype it was given as a launch title. With Ryse 2 being announced recently it gives me some hope that the controls will be thought out more and more challenges given to the more experienced gamer's. I give Ryse an 8 out of 10 and hope that those who have yet to play it give it a chance like I did. I was very skeptical at first but I enjoyed this game very much and I look forward to see what Crytek has in store for us yet.