Absolutely love this game. I was a huge fan of Ghost of Tsushima (I have a Tsushima Displate adorning my desk at work) and consider that to be a near perfect game (the only flaw really for me being that it came to an ending, but that's to be expected ;) ). While I don't love Ronin as much as Tsushima, it's awfully, awfully close. I think Tsuhima's fighting was tighter and had a better control scheme, but Ronin's is still top notch. The fighting can be intense but is still a lot of fun, especially since, unlike Tsushima, you often have the option to take one or two NPCs with you to help you out. Having trouble beating a particular boss? Switch out the NPCs you're using and/or tweak the difficulty setting and you should be fine.
.
Speaking of the NPCs, Ronin does a great job of making them fun to interact with. You can form bonds with them and increase your level of friendship to unlock in-game bonuses (sometimes loot, sometimes bonus points to improve your character) and further advance down each NPCs personal story. Some decisions you make can get them killed off, and sometimes you save their lives and add them to the roster of NPCs available to go on missions with you. They all have distinctive personalities and the voice acting is very well done for most if not all of them.
.
The graphics are very well done. It's a lot of fun wandering around the open areas and looking at all of the scenery if you like that kind of thing in a game. The devs did a great job on the design for the areas you get to wander around in. Whether it's city, village, countryside, wilderness, it's all very nicely done.
.
Were you a fan of the Batman Arkham games? You'll get a bit of that vibe in this game. Plenty of opportunities for you to take down enemies using stealth methods. Plus as you advance in the game's main storyline, you get "technology upgrades" like a collapsible paraglider contraption that lets you glide around like Batman, plus a fancy rope contraption that lets you rappel around and climb buildings and yank enemies up off the ground for a stealth takedown. It gets a little steam punkish in that respect in that you even get a proto-flamethrower weapon option you can use if you want.
.
Lots of customization options too. Not just your character's physical looks, but plenty of different gear/costuming options. I also like that the game lets you lock in the outfit look that you like the most. This lets you swap gear in and out for stat bonuses without changing how your character looks. Fighting styles allow you lots of combat customization as well. As do the decent amount of weapon options, including lots of melee options (like two-handed swords, katanas, dual katanas, spears, polearms, etc.), plus bows (with poison and flame tipped arrow options), shurikens, pistols and rifles (it is the 1860s after all). As you advance in the game, you can improve your abilities with bows and rifles so that you can even get some sniping in.
.
I've seen some people complaining about bugs, but me personally, I've run into very few game glitches. Occasionally there'll be a minor graphics glitch here or there, but I've got a bit over 50 hours in the game at the moment (and still I think only about 3/4 of the way done) and I think I've had things like that happen maybe 3-4 times total and they were always easy to deal with by doing something like rotating the in-game camera around to look at something else. I've not had a single instance of anything like broken quests/missions or anything that dumped me out of the game.
.
If, like me, you would like something similar to Ghost of Tsushima, then check this game out. It's similar, but definitely with its own "personality" to it. Even if you didn't play Tsushima but enjoy open world games with plenty of room to roam and lots to do (like Witcher 3 for example) (gambling, side quests galore, sparring to improve your combat abilities, cat collecting, gardening to grow herbs for crafting, etc.) in addition to the main storyline and fighting, you can't go wrong with this game.
Rise of the Ronin - PlayStation 5
4.3 | 285 ratings
Price: 63.99
Last update: 07-23-2024
About this item
Haptic feedback: Feel the impact of combat as you clash blades and trade blows with haptic feedback through the DualSense wireless controller.
Adaptive triggers: Experience the tension of your bow string and the click of your matchlock rifle’s trigger through the DualSense wireless controller’s adaptive triggers.
Tempest 3D AudioTech: Become immersed in the sounds of Bakumatsu-era Japan – from the hustle and bustle of the capital’s streets to the tranquil sounds of nature as you traverse the landscape with 3D spatial audio.*
Ultra high-speed SSD: Get straight to the heart of the action with the PlayStation5 console’s lightning-fast load times.
Adaptive triggers: Experience the tension of your bow string and the click of your matchlock rifle’s trigger through the DualSense wireless controller’s adaptive triggers.
Tempest 3D AudioTech: Become immersed in the sounds of Bakumatsu-era Japan – from the hustle and bustle of the capital’s streets to the tranquil sounds of nature as you traverse the landscape with 3D spatial audio.*
Ultra high-speed SSD: Get straight to the heart of the action with the PlayStation5 console’s lightning-fast load times.
Product information
| UPC | 711719567356 |
|---|---|
| ASIN | B0CPYSPHR1 |
| Release date | March 22, 2024 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars
285 ratings
4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,512 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #70 in PlayStation 5 Games |
| Product Dimensions | 0.55 x 6.59 x 5.07 inches; 2.88 ounces |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Language | English |
| Rated | Mature |
| Item Weight | 2.88 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Date First Available | December 14, 2023 |
Top reviews from the United States
Shawn P. Miller
Scratches my Ghost of Tsushima itch.
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2024Puzzle Dad
Fun game
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2024Jameson Ng
Gameplay is entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2024Ugo Moso
Smooth Combat
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024Shyra
This game is challenging, but WORTH IT!
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2024Amazon Customer
PS3 game on PS5
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2024
Justin
A True Ronin
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024