Ryse: Son of Rome Deserves a Second Shot

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The start of a new generation of video game consoles always brings with it an assortment of launch titles tailor made to showcase the power of these new systems. Some of these titles become instant classics like Halo: Combat Evolved, while others are quickly forgotten about. The launch of the Xbox One was no different as it saw the release of many games that were quickly left behind. One such title was Ryse: Son of Rome, a flawed but fun single-player title set in an alternate Ancient Rome.

Ryse: Son of Rome was developed by Crytek, the studio behind the popular Crysis series. It put players in control of a Roman general named Marius Titus and had them hack their way through large-scale battles across Ancient Rome. The story and visuals were praised by critics, but many felt like the gameplay was repetitive. The game also proved to not meet sales expectations, and any hope at a sequel has been dashed. However, the game was actually a pretty fun time and the alternate reality that it created should be explored further.

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Ryse: Son of Rome's story kicked off as Marius Titus began a quest to avenge his family. It followed him as he moved through the ranks of the Roman army and defended Rome from barbarian invasions. Players had to fight these invaders across Ancient Rome, and they soon unraveled a bigger plot at play. They had to take down legendary warriors and even the Emperor himself to ensure that Rome had a bright future. Along the way they also encountered various gods that either helped or hindered their quest for revenge.

The story of Ryse: Son of Rome was the highlight of the game, and it was boosted by strong voice acting. The world that Crytek built and the