Rise of the Rōnin PS5 Review: A Rewarding Samurai Open-World RPG
" Rise of the Rōnin " immerses players into Japan at its precipice - with Tokugawa Shogunate authority waining, foreign influence increasing and social divisions widening - at an unnerving time in history. You take on the role of an unnamed "ronin", an autonomous samurai fighting their path during this turbulent era - from bustling towns to peaceful bamboo forests - making for a captivating setting ripe with history, drama, and atmosphere ripe for exploration. Like Ghost of Tsushima? Remind you of Ghost of Tsushima ? The comparisons are inevitable, yet Rise of the Ronin differs by placing its emphasis squarely on combat. "Rise of the Rōnin" is distinguished by its flexibility. Another comparison is made with Nioh. While Nioh's sole emphasis was on close-quarters combat, Rise of the Ronin introduced multiple weapon types and allowed ranged warfare with bows and rifles for ranged battles. Players can adapt their approach according to their playstyle -...