Rise of the Ronin - PlayStation 5

Japan, 1863. After three centuries of the Tokugawa Shogunate’s oppressive rule, the Black Ships of the West descend upon the nation’s borders and the country falls into a state of turmoil. Amidst the chaos of war, disease and political unrest, a nameless warrior forges their own path, holding the very fate of Japan in their hands. Shape a dynamic story As a masterless warrior – a Ronin, your destiny is your own. See the story unfold in different ways depending on the choices you make and the characters you ally with along the way. Face critical mission decisions – like whether to assassinate or protect key figures, and shape the course of history through a rich multi-choice system. Engage in deep accessible combat From the veteran developers of Nioh and Ninja Gaiden – Rise of the Ronin offers deeply engaging yet accessible combat, with layers of complexity suitable for any playstyle. Face your foes with a selection of close-quarters weaponry or engage from afar with authentic period firearms.

Highlights: Haptic feedback: Feel the impact of combat as you clash blades and trade blows with haptic feedback through the DualSense wireless controller. Adaptive triggers: Experience the tension of your bow string and the click of your matchlock rifle’s trigger through the DualSense wireless controller’s adaptive triggers. Tempest 3D AudioTech: Become immersed in the sounds of Bakumatsu-era Japan – from the hustle and bustle of the capital’s streets to the tranquil sounds of nature as you traverse the landscape with 3D spatial audio.* Ultra high-speed SSD: Get straight to the heart of the action with the PlayStation5 console’s lightning-fast load times.

Key details: Publication Date: March 22, 2024 | UPC: 711719567356 | Compatible Video Game Console Models: Sony PlayStation 5 | Release date: March 22, 2024 | Customer Reviews: 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (635) 4.5 out of 5 stars | Product Dimensions: 0.57 x 6.69 x 6.33 inches; 0.96 ounces | Type of item: Video Game | Language: English | Rated: Mature | Item Weight: 0.96 ounces

What you can expect: Haptic feedback: Feel the impact of combat as you clash blades and trade blows with haptic feedback through the DualSense wireless controller. Adaptive triggers: Experience the tension of your bow string and the click of your matchlock rifle’s trigger through the DualSense wireless controller’s adaptive triggers. Tempest 3D AudioTech: Become immersed in the sounds of Bakumatsu-era Japan – from the hustle and bustle of the capital’s streets to the tranquil sounds of nature as you traverse the landscape with 3D spatial audio.* Ultra high-speed SSD: Get straight to the heart of the action with the PlayStation5 console’s lightning-fast load times.

Customer feedback: 4.5/5 average rating.

Customers say: Customers find the game's combat engaging with multiple fighting styles, and appreciate its compelling narrative and distinctive character personalities. Customers disagree on the fun gameplay and overall quality, and the controls are criticized for being obtuse.

Review snippets: Absolutely love this game. I was a huge fan of Ghost of Tsushima (I have a Tsushima Displate adorning my desk at work) and consider that to be a near perfect game (the only flaw really for me being that / I could not stop playing this Sony PS5 game. Although the graphics looked a bit dated, the gameplay and character development were interesting. I wasted a lot of time due to not knowing how to ride a horse, however once