I saw some commercials for this game and couldn't wait to get my hands on it, along with an XBOX One. Before purchase I checked out the reviews and was very disappointed that it scored so low on Gamespot. But once i started reading the reviews left by gamers, there was a common theme that this was indeed a fun game, but for some reason scored incredibly low on the Gamespot review. So i risked my hard earned cash and bought it. I AM SO GLAD I DID!!!!
This is an incredible game! Like others have said, i simply can't understand the poor review. The graphics are mind-blowing! I also purchased Assasin's Creed Black Flag and there is no comparison to RYSE. I look at the scenery, landscapes, shadows, detailed textures etc and am in awe of it all. This is what next gen gaming should look like. No other words can describe it except VISUALLY INCREDIBLE!
Ok so lets put the incredible graphics aside. How is the game play? Super addictive and enjoyable!. This is a hack and slash game - button combos are important - but not an absolute necessity. You can screw up the combos and still perform amazing executions - (there are over 100 execution animations by the way..) but you will not get as much "credit" for an execution if it is not done using the correct button sequence. FYI - nothing is too complicated regarding the button sequences so don't worry about having to remember crazy button combos. Most executions are performed using only 2 buttons. What makes this game so great is that you constantly strive to perform more and more perfect execution combos and also you can "chain" attacks together to get more and more XP. This makes perfecting your fighting extremely addicting. I already can't wait to restart the game over again and play through a second time now that i have improved my fighting techniques. But i'm gonna hold off until i complete it...and then i will try again.
Multi-player is extremely fun too if you play with a friend, It reminds me of Horde mode from Gears of War - Except that you only have one partner to team up with. The scenery in the Colosseum changes with every round too.
NO WAY IN H*LL THIS GAME DESERVES A 4.
When I went to the store to purchase this game, even the employees were saying that this game is incredible and that they can't believe it scored so low. I have barely played Assasin's Creed Black Flag, because i am so hooked on RYSE!
Overall I give this game an 8 out of 10. Buy it! You will NOT be disappointed!!!!
You can thank me later.... See you in the Colosseum..