Rise of the Ronin is out this week, and this new Sony-published game from Nioh developer Team Ninja shifts the action to a more grounded direction when compared to the studio’s recent spate of fantasy-themed titles. Set in a turbulent era of Japan, Rise of the Ronin tells character-driven stories across years of history that you’ll shape with your blade and guns.
Reviews are live at dozens of outlets, and so far, critics have highlighted the game’s surprisingly strong storytelling and slick action. Where Rise of the Ronin does seemingly falter is in its open world full of busywork, a lack of variety in missions, and the game needing several hours to find its groove. On GameSpot’s sister site Metacritic, Rise of the Ronin currently has a “Generally Favorable” Metascore of 76 from 94 reviews.
