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Ryse: Son of Rome

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One • 2014

Should you play it?

“Ryse: Son of Rome” tells the story of Marius Titus, a young Roman soldier who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarian bandits, then travels with the Roman army to Britannia to seek revenge.

What works
  • Stunning graphics and animation
  • Cinematic and immersive story
  • Visceral and satisfying combat
  • Cooperative multiplayer mode
  • Good value especially on sale
Things to keep in mind
  • Short and linear campaign
  • Repetitive gameplay and enemy variety
  • Limited player agency and exploration
  • Some performance and optimization issues
  • Minimal character customization

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Ryse: Son of Rome: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship, Leadership.

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