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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 239 reviews

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Customers find value in the smooth gameplay, engaging open world, and interesting story of Rise of the Ronin. Some appreciate the variety of weapons and find the game fun. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the game's difficulty, price, and performance.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Rise of the Ronin Review

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Rise of the Ronin takes you into the chaotic late Edo period with gripping action and stunning visuals. If you're a fan of Ghost of Tsushima, you’ll feel the similarities, especially in the combat, but this game brings something new to the table with its focus on the clash of old traditions and Western influences. Firearms, a more intricate story, and the historical backdrop set it apart, making it a fresh and exciting experience for fans of samurai games. Definitely worth picking up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Open world

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great not AMAZING

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I gave it 5 stars because it is a solid game and someone will LOVE this. I am vested and pushing to finish it however, if you are looking for another Ghost of Tsusima, wait for the sequel. This has some open world elements, some Assassin's Creed elements, the landscape and visuals are great however there is just a little spark that is missing, i can't put a finger on it but it is still fun if you like the games mentioned above

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Better Than I Thought

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was a little hesitant to get this game due to what I have heard online, but I decided to take the chance anyway and I am glad that I did. At the very beginning of the game, it was a little hard to follow but once you get to the open world, the game is great. There is so many side missions to do throughout the land, many enemies to defeat, and new gear to upgrade your character. You can fully customize your character and the antagonist any way you want. There is also characters that you can romanticize by leveling up your bond with them. I love this free roam game and I am so happy that I took the chance to get it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Game

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great game play and graphics. Story line is engaging and keeps your interest.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome RPG Freat Story

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Feels like this game never ends, which is a good thing, worth the $

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ronin

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great game. Like because is a open world game ...and great story

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Currently Playing Again

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One of the best historical Japanese games on the market! Absolutely amazing! Great graphics, amazing soundtrack, different enemy types, and a different game play. Truly worth every penny and moment!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Open world, Story

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Is Rise of the Ronin worth it ?

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    In all honesty it’s really hard to love and appreciate an open world sandbox type samurai game after playing Ghost of Tsushima, I don’t mean to be critical towards Rise of the Ronin but Ghosts has 4-5 years on ROTR and does just about everything better. ROTR has a pretty cool concept with a nice story but if you are looking for a groundbreaking experience you won’t find it with this game it’s just a simple as that. It excels in what it’s good at but there is no reason why we should be getting exclusives like this in 2024

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Rise of the Ronin

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great game! Its a nice mix of combat and exploration. If you're looking for a challenge with satisfying boss fights and a good story give Rise of the Ronin a try!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best game of the year !

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    To be honest this game is above my expectations, I’ve immersed myself in this world and is so amazing that for me is the best game of the year !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Story

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    47 ronin is good game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The game is great, the story is well done, I give it 10/10.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Weapons

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Samurai game

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing Game, really surprised me how well done it is. Love the character customizations and all the different weapons and armor!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Decent game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A pretty fun game overshadowed by Ghosts Of Tsushima. Worth playing now since the price drop.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Open world

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Playability over Graphics

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    TLDR: If you look past the graphics of this game and give it a go for a few hours, you'll be in for a fun experience with lots of replability. If you want to play a game solely for the graphics, then look elsewhere. The graphics aren't as horrible as other reviews say but this game compensates for that with a fluid and highly versatile combat system with lots of different weapon types and styles to fit the needs of every player. It'll be easy to pick up but difficult to master especially if you wanna get all fancy mixing up your playstyle. The game may not seem like much at the start but the more you play, the more the game offers. This definitely isn’t the first samurai style open world game but it for sure is pretty engaging with lots of random occurrences and side content to distract yourself with when you want a break from the main story. This game also has great boss replayability as you can either visit the dojo or use "Testament of the Soul" that unlocks later on in the game to go back to certain story bosses you've already fought against and fight them again as many times as you want along with any other missions throughout the game you may have taken a liking to.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ronin ps5

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great game and mechanics and game flow challenging at time expanding game play

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Was pleasantly surprised

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When Inforst tried the game I wasnt as intrigued and kept dying, but then when I buckled down and paid more attention it grabbed my attention and turned out to be lore than I originally thought. Great game!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    10 hours in and game is really fun

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’m a fan of difficult games so I decided to play on Twilight difficult. Having a great time so far. The combat takes the parry system of wo long and adds in the stance and combat system of the Nioh games, along with a hint of Ninja Gaiden. Like most Team Ninja games, armor designs look great. Character customization is extensive and supports the use of character creation codes if you’re bad at making your own. I also like that you can switch between the protagonist and whatever ally is on hand, and co-op with friends is a good time. The graphics, while not cutting edge, look completely fine, not sure what all the fuss was about online. So far the games seems to run at a steady 60fps in performance mode and seems to even hit it on graphics mode uncapped. Overall, the game is a great action RPG with lots to explore.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Story

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun interactive role play

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Game has amazing graphics and storyline, interactive with other players and original role play scenarios

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samurai High

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the Japanese themed games. The stories are immersive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Immersive Samurai Adventure with Room for Improvem

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently picked up Rise of the Ronin for PS5 from Best Buy, drawn by its promise of an open-world samurai experience. The game delivers a rich narrative set in 19th-century Japan, allowing me to navigate political upheavals and form bonds that influence the story's direction. Combat is a standout feature—engaging and rewarding, especially when mastering the timing of attacks and counters . However, I noticed some performance issues, with frame rate drops in certain modes . Additionally, while the world is expansive, some side quests felt repetitive, and the graphics didn't consistently meet the high standards set by other PS5 titles

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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