Your life lies in ruin. You watched your family die at the hands of barbarian bandits and everything you ever cared for was lost. The only thing that warms any corner of your heart is the thought of vengeance. You will see those heartless murderers pay. You will restore your family's honor. And you will survive. You are Marius Titus, a young Roman soldier on a perilous campaign to avenge the death of your family and take back Rome's glory from the hands of the northern Barbarians. Dive into the chaos and depravity of the ancient Roman Empire. You are a Son of Rome.Quickly rising through the ranks of the Roman army, you travel to the northern land of Britannia, leading the troops against the barbarian horde — not just for the vengeance of your family, but for the honor of the Empire. Roman warfare is brought to life in visceral detail with the stunning visuals made possible by your Xbox One. Feel the emotion of your enemies as they fall in the intensity of close-quarters Roman combat. Command your troops during massive battles with the voice-recognition technology of your Kinect, which allows you to vocalize commands when your army is in formation and motivational cries to rally the troops. Xbox SmartGlass integration synchs with your location and situation to help you unlock secrets along the way and provide context-sensitive tips and strategies. Transform yourself into a glorious Gladiator and compete side-by-side with your friends in the Coliseum against of horde of ever-changing enemies in online multiplayer that features dynamic environments. The mighty power of Rome rests in your hands — will you rise to the challenge?
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Crytek delivers some of the most beautifully amazing graphics when it comes to games and Ryse is no exception. For a next gen console game, it has perhaps the best games so far, especially for the Xbox One, but unfortunately that is it's only great feature. While this game does have an interesting, though not really original, storyline, I found this game to be more of an interactive movie than an true video game experience. The controls are limited and while this is a button masher, the controls seem basic and while combinations did mix it up a little, it still doesn't make the gameplay experience more compelling. Though Ryse is very similar to other button smasher style games, others have done it better. As for recommending, if you want a short game with amazing graphics with a vibe of an interactive movie, this is the game for you. But for most gamers who want more from a game than just great graphics, you might be best off with other launch titles than Ryse.
My Best Buy number: 2156208408
My Best Buy number: 2156208408
What's great about it: The graphics are pretty great and beautiful scenery.
What's not so great: Short game with limited play controls.