Ryse: Son of Rome

Ryse: Son of Rome is a third-person action-adventure game about the Roman warrior Marcus Titus. The narration is led by the hero himself, and this is reflected in the presentation: scenes are adjacent to battles. Fights are based on well-timed strikes, blocks and finishing moves, and the crowd of opponents requires attention to your surroundings. In addition to battles, there are formations of legionnaires, sieges and episodes where you need to act on the commander’s instructions. The campaign is short but tight, and the design looked very decent for its time. It’s worth mentioning separately about the combat system: strikes, blocks and finishing moves are carried out according to prompts, but require attention to the environment and the number of opponents. In addition to battles, there are legion formations and sieges, where you need to act together with your comrades. The campaign is short but dense, with a constant change of scenery. There is a separate mode with waves of enemies, allowing you to test your skills for longer. The design looked very decent for its time, and the production relied on the spectacle of historical battles. Finishing moves provide small benefits, so attentive players get a noticeable advantage in battle. The short campaign does not prevent you from replaying it for better results in battles. Finishing moves provide advantages, so attentive players will gain a noticeable advantage in battle. The campaign is short, but dense, with a constant change of environment and events. There is also a separate mode with waves of enemies for those who want to test the combat system for a little longer. The game is suitable for anyone who loves spectacular short action games.