Is Rise of the Ronin a Soulslike? Explained
Rise of the Ronin promises some Soulslike elements, but does it truly fall within the growing subgenre? Here's what you need to know.
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Rise of the Ronin promises some Soulslike elements, but does it truly fall within the growing subgenre? Here's what you need to know.
Rise of the Ronin’s technical combat and lavish open world so far makes for an intriguing mix that may end up being the best of both.
Just as I arrive in Yokohama, one of Rise of the Ronin’s three major cities, I hear a soft meowing in the distance. Spurred by what must be the cutest of cats, I sprint off in the direction of the mews when I encounter a dilapidated bandit camp. I kill everyone there, not just because the game’s swordplay is fantastic, but because I so very desperately wanna pet the kitty. This has become my obsession in Team Ninja’s latest RPG, and as a cat parent myself, I believe this game—and this feline-hun
Rise of the Ronin ties together several modern design inspirations, from Zelda to FromSoftware.
The first few hours of Rise of the Ronin, included challenging, yet satisfying combat, and glimpses of a vast, chaotic countryside to explore.