Ryse.son.of.rome

Combat is repetitive if you play for 10+ hours straight. But as a tight, 6–8 hour action movie you can beat in a weekend? It’s fantastic.

I’ll say it: Ryse: Son of Rome got way too much hate at launch. ryse.son.of.rome

It’s not a masterpiece, but it’s a misunderstood gem. Rome wasn’t built in a day—and neither was this game’s reputation. Combat is repetitive if you play for 10+ hours straight