Why all the Ryse hate?

I know that Sony fanboys are hating on Ryse because it's on Xbox but it seems like everyone is expecting it to just be mediocre or completely suck. Why is this (and I'd like an unbiased response)? Crytek has made nothing but great games ever since their first game, Far Cry. I haven't decided on which console I'm going to buy first, but have been leaning towards the One recently based on the somewhat negative reception of the PS4 and the fact that I've always liked the Xbox more when it comes to console gaming. But anyway, I personally think this game looks badass so where is all of the negativity coming from exactly?

Poor E3 showing. Game looked shallow, linear, repetitive, and clunky.

Still, pretty.

I think it looks better than most people are giving it credit for. I've played it too.

It looks terribly boring.

Its the same situation as Knack i.e. linear, repetitive, dull

It has pretty graphics though

@SuddenlyTragic:

this is the least biased opinion you'll find on this forum.

http://www.gameinformer.com/games/ryse_son_of_rome/b/xboxone/archive/2013/11/06/ryse-son-of-rome-is-as-fun-as-dialing-phone-numbers.aspx

• It does'nt look particularly impressive. Media makes it look like a low res version of a current gen PC port.
• Crytek has more or less ruined their track record for compelling gameplay.
• It was originally a Kinect game and gameplay sort of seems to confirm that.

Edit:

Honestly, it does'nt seem to look any better than AC2/Brotherhood/Rev/3 does on PC right now.

Simply put, cows are pissed off about the hazing they got from lemmings after the latest Killzone flopped and want the same thing to happen to Ryse so they can return the favor.

Actually knack is a perfect example, Ryse only let's you use a sword and shield apparently. Much like Knack with his Fists.

@Gue1: Alright cool, that's what I was looking for. I remember from E3 there being a lot of cued button pressing but hoped this wasn't how all of the combat was but apparently so. Oh well, guess I'll pass unless things have somehow turned around. Guess we'll know once the reviews come out but I suppose it's doubtful it will have changed too much

You can also use spears.

On topic, Ryse is made by Crytek who had the audacity to call Crysis 3 a game and believes all games will be F2P. And I don't even need to start addressing all the problems with Ryse's development process and its lackluster offerings.

that sounds like what the Lemmings have been doing these past few months or so.

You're a terrible Yoda btw. The force is not with you.

Ryse is going to get great reviews fanboys gonna say every site is moneyhatted and after seeing that very very boring infamous gameplay no sony fanboy can talk about boring and repetitive shhhhheeeesh!

It doesn't look very good.

looks like all graphics with poor gameplay. poor as in shallow combat, repetitive, and clunky.

Wrong.

Anger leads to Fear

Fear leads to Suffering

Suffering leads to Hate.

OR:

Chicken leads to Egg

Egg leads to Omelet.

Omelet leads to Fecal Urgency.

I assume someone will know what I'm referring to.

I think it looks great actually. I think the gameplay will bring it down.

Hahahaha

Is there an actual combat style to use with the spears, or is it just for quick executions, throwing, very basic stuff.

I've only seen them speak about swords and shields so far.

Is there an actual combat style to use with the spears, or is it just for quick executions, throwing, very basic stuff.

I've only seen them speak about swords and shields so far.

They've made only one game I liked and that was the first Crysis. I still think that was accidental fun for them seeing how they couldn't really replicate it with the other two.

Plus they've made only shooters. This is their first try at something else and it has Crytek written all over it. They keep talking about how cinematic it looks, how the face shows emotion, how armor moves as if those things actually matter in the end. They even butchered the flow of combat with those slow motions so the viewer can see how amazing a move looks up close. Dark souls looks like crap yet is a much better game, is like the opposite in everything.

I believe Crytek wants to work in the movie industry and are stuck right now making games.

At its heart its a brawler. For some brawlers are just to simple. Its not everyone's cup of tea. And up until only within the last month has the game been in a build where it could show off its gameplay fully. But for some its just not anything special outside of great graphics. For me, being a Spartacus junkie and loving the raw, bloody, craziness of that era no matter the review score its a day 1 game for me. There are a couple of really good and really bad previews for the game. Judge for yourself.

Good preview:http://venturebeat.com/2013/11/06/ryse-son-of-rome-isnt-xbox-ones-god-of-war-and-thats-ok-preview/

http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2013/11/08/ryse-son-of-rome-preview/

http://www.dealspwn.com/ryse-son-rome-handson-preview-bloody-brutal-beautiful-159710

Bad preview: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/11/06/ryse-son-of-rome-and-its-low-slung-combat-ceiling/

http://www.destructoid.com/ryse-son-of-rome-a-time-of-great-unrest-265037.phtml

http://www.shacknews.com/article/81910/ryse-son-of-rome-preview-pretty-boring

Judge for yourself. I'm all in though.

@danabo: This guy nailed it. Everything but graphics looks poor to me

@edidili: Yeah I guess I have to agree with you on that to some extent come to think of it. I did like Crysis 2 though, but Crysis 3 was awful (Crysis 2.5 but way worse).

If it actually beats KZ and Knack I don't think will be seeing cows on here for a while.

I wonder if every Xbox One launch retail exclusive could score 7, or higher.

it's because of the first impression. just like the x1 the first impression hurt it.

The ps4 had a great first impression but it's down hill now.

The x1 first impression was bad, but all up hill now!

Yeah, you didn't get what I was referring to.

Looks decent to me. Visual good looking, combat was ok. I was really impressed with the animations. I think, like Killzone, it's suffering from the despair of high hopes.

@nervmeister: Gamers overall, not only cows, were bashing Ryse even before Killzone flopped

@SuddenlyTragic:

Because cows can't have it.

Hate is on the....RYSE....amirite.

Whats the prob with Crysis 3? I actually liked it more than Crysis 1 and 2

See, this is what I am talking about. There is a demo video right now showing how you can use a spear in both melee and use it as a projectile.

Yeah we've seen that but is pretty basic, just throw a spear.

People want a bit more variation in weapons. In GoW for example you have different weapons that give you different combat styles. Arkham is mainly punch but you get some variation in gadgets. In Dark souls you have sword and shield but you have dual welding too, big blunt weapons, a spear that is not just for throwing. AC has various weapons too although that has always been a bit shallow swordplay wise.

So it's really just throwing a spear?

Overglorified tech demo. It also puts all nonsensical plots to shame with one of the biggest "WTF" endings ever.

Enjoy the game then, it was clearly meant for people like you ;) go purchase it hurry! it might be sold out everywhere in seconds!!!

No. As you progress in the game, you unlock new attacks. The spear has melee and ranged attacks. There also is a crossbow/bow and arrow

Plays like shit.

Anybody who has played Devil May Cry, God of War, Ninja Gaiden will agree. For the n00bs, QTE and robot animations will do

Glad you have played it. Please, enlighten me on the combat mechanics as the game advances.

Have you seen Ryse? .... Please compare the fluidity of combat to any of the games I mentioned. Do so without servicing Bill Gates at the same time