Joe Donnelly
PC GamerRise of the Ronin review
Published 3/14/2025
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PC / PS5 - 3/22/2024
Rise of the Ronin
Rise of the Rōnin is a combat focused open-world action RPG that takes place in Japan at a time of great change. It is the very end of a 300-year long Edo Period, commonly known as “Bakumatsu”. Set in the late 19th century, Japan is facing the darkest of times as it struggles with its oppressive rulers and deadly diseases while western influence permeates as civil war continues to rage between the Tokugawa Shogunate and the Anti-Shogunate factions.
- Developer
- Team NINJA
- Publisher
- Sony Interactive Entertainment, Koei Tecmo Games Co.
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72
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49–90
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The critic average is 72 across 13 scored reviews, with a 41-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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80–893 reviews · 23%
70–797 reviews · 54%
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Kristina Ebanez
DestructoidReview: Rise of the Ronin
Published 4/12/2024
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Metro GameCentralRise Of The Rōnin review – Ghost of Nioh
Published 3/21/2024
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Read originalGeorge Yang
Digital TrendsRise of the Ronin review: parrying has never been more fun
Published 3/21/2024
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Read originalAlan Wen
EurogamerRise of the Ronin review - samurai action that's as grounded as it is approachable
Published 3/21/2024
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80
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Read originalImran Khan
Game InformerRise of the Rōnin Review - Crossed Swords - Game Informer
Published 3/21/2024
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Read originalPhil Hornshaw
GameSpotRise Of The Ronin Review - Long-Term Investment
Published 3/21/2024
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Read originalWill Borger
IGNRise of the Ronin Review
Published 3/21/2024
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Read originalTJ Denzer
ShacknewsRise of the Ronin review: Crossed swords & cultural revolution
Published 3/21/2024
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90
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Read originalJoe Parlock
TheGamerRise Of The Ronin Review — As Wonky As A Walmart Katana
Published 3/21/2024
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