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Rise of the Ronin review -  brutally stylish combat is let down by bloated exploration | Video Gamer

Most open-world games suffer from oversaturation and needless bloat in the form of maps bursting with endless clusters of objective markers, and Rise of the Ronin is entirely guilty of this. While the open-world objectives become cumbersome, the undeniably stylish combat and gameplay do a lot of legwork to smooth over the bloating issues.

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badz14937d ago

I didn't see they complain about the non-existent story in Zelda and Mario games. But when it comes to others, the story must be top notch and excellent or they will deduct points. Typical!

Levii_9237d ago

Oh for godsake would you stop. So embarrassing.

badz14936d ago

there's nothing embarrassing about pointing out the obvious double standard in reviews! if they want to be taken seriously, they should start with being consistent.

SyntheticForm37d ago

I'm glad reviewers are starting to crack down on bloat.

Also, copious map markers with explained objectives/activities really take away any sense of adventure and wonder, turning games into banal to-do lists. Games are so much more fulfilling and interesting without them.

anast37d ago

Too bad they won't crack down on live service elements and microtransactions.

purple10136d ago

Playing ghost of tushima at the moment, it get this right,

They have a map with “undiscovered locations” so you know you should visit, but don’t find out what’s there, until you arrive.

Juiceid37d ago

A developer builds a gameplay mechanism of “A”. And also includes “B”. When one game does a lot of “A” and less of “B”, people bitch. Then another game comes along and does more of ”B” and people bitch. There’s no winning, people are never happy. As long as whatever mechanic you’re complaining about is optional then enjoy everything else.

Einhander197237d ago

This site gave Redfall a barely functional rushed out game a 70 (average was 50) that needed a sticker on the box to warn people the promised 60 fps mode wouldn't be in the game and wouldn't be released for nearly six months later.

I spent way too much time looking at their reviews on Metacritic for this gen and they have over 10 points higher than the average for Microsoft games and a 10 lower than average for Sony exclusives.

I haven't played this game yet, but I am certain it's better than Redfall.

I feel like this all fits an unfortunate pattern.

spicelicka37d ago (Edited 37d ago )

But they gave Spiderman 2 10/10 and Forza horizon 5 an 8/10 even though Forza horizon 5 is higher on meta. Anyone can do this.

You spent way too much time cherry-picking data to justify your fanboy outrage. It's embarrassing dude, if you don't agree just say it and move on. It doesn't mean the game sucks. You're literally on a website that has a much higher ratio of Sony fans.

Einhander197237d ago

"You spent way too much time cherry-picking data to justify your fanboy outrage."

Actually you didn't spend enough time looking, I went through nearly every release on both platforms to get a feel for how they rated games in general. I feel like I made that clear in my comment.

Ironmike37d ago

Exactly it's cos it's a sony consoles exclusive the excuses start coming out cos it's not getting the scores they want

Ironmike37d ago

Now u just being stupid there's a least 6 or sites giving 6s and others 7s some 8 some nine it's mixed bag are all those other sites giving it a 6 xbox biased as well

spicelicka37d ago

You said yourself you spent way too much time, not you're saying you didn't spend enough time lol.

They would not give Spiderman 2 a 10/10 if your conspiracy accusation was true, way to ignore that. You know EXACTLY what you're doing. Your brain can't comprehend that an exclusive from your beloved piece of plastic got a low rating so you frantically investigated the website to cherry pick some point to make yourself feel better. We all do this to a certain extent for things we're fans of, you just went way overboard and it doesn't look as pretty as you think.

I'll say it as an owner of both consoles, this game looks good and I'll buy it when the price drops a little. People just need to stop with the outrage.

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Rise Of The Ronin: How To Get Yasuke's Armor Set [Quick Guide]

Yasuke's Armor Set boasts powerful defense, especially if you're able to obtain it in the early game of Rise of the Ronin.

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Rise of the Ronin Update 1.04 Patch Notes Reveal Various Weapon Adjustments

Team Ninja released Rise of the Ronin update 1.04 last night, the patch notes for which have now been revealed.

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Dandizzle7d ago

This game is way better than the press it gets

phoenixwing6d ago (Edited 6d ago )

I can't trust reviews anymore due to how this was rated by most companies

Elda7d ago (Edited 7d ago )

I've been enjoying every min playing ROTR.

Demetrius6d ago

Definitely ready to get this 🔥😌

fsfsxii6d ago

In this topic: constant reassurance 🤣🤣🤣

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PlayStation Stars Members Can Claim Free Helldivers 2/Rise Of The Ronin

PlayStation Stars members now have the opportunity to use reward points to claim free copies of Helldivers 2 and Rise of the Ronin.

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FPSRUSSIA11d ago

the best deal i got on PlayStation stars was getting a 10 dollar PSN card with points and getting Assassin creed black flag with it for free this was a month ago and have finished the game {one of the best Assassin creed games for sure}

rlow110d ago

I love black flag. For me it was the best of all the assassin creed games.

VersusDMC10d ago

Doing the calculations you would save 10$ plus tax on helldivers 2 with the points over using them on psn credit. At least in canada.

Problem is i doubt i will ever get to 10k points. I got 2k points and i will probably use 1250 to get 5 off the FXVI DLC.

Lexreborn210d ago

I got 6200 I am debating on using it to put towards rise of ronin or continue stacking it

thorstein10d ago

Every time I get enough points to buy a $5 credit to my wallet, that's what I do. 1,250 points for $5.

I don't think I'd save up that many points.

CrimsonWing6910d ago

I mean, technically you have to spend enough money on the PSN store to acquire the points, but yea once you have enough you cash them in for these so it is free in that sense.

FPSRUSSIA10d ago (Edited 10d ago )

i agree the only downside is its only for digital items games DLC etc but it is worth it if you collect enough points.

MrNinosan10d ago

I actually have close to 10k points without spending anything on digital purchases.
It all comes from the free points that can be acquired.

Demetrius10d ago

Sony should offer coupons that offer discounts, maybe pay a fee for like 2 or 3 more coupons to use for that month on whatever you wana buy like 50% off coupons, idk something lol

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