Ryse: Son of Rome

Ryse: Son of Rome (previously known as Codename Kingdoms and Ryse) is a third person hack and slash video game in development by German studio Crytek and to be published by Microsoft Studios as an Xbox One exclusive game. The game will be released right at the Xbox One launch.

Gameplay

The gameplay of Ryse centers on the control of an Ancient Roman general named Marius Titus. It will feature working with Roman infantry by giving commands to them as well as constant quick-time events during combat.

Plot

Ryse: Son of Rome tells the story of the young Roman soldier Marius Titus who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarian bandits. Seeking revenge, he travels with the Roman army to Britannia where he proves himself a soldier of phenomenal skill and quickly rises through the ranks. As Marius leads the army against the barbarian horde, his quest unravels and he discovers that he must return to Rome to find his vengeance.

Development

During the Microsoft Press Conference at E3 2011, Ryse was announced among other Xbox 360-exclusive titles. The announcement entailed a pre-rendered trailer with minor gameplay footage.

In June 2012, Phil Spencer, corporate VP of Microsoft Studios, maintained that the game was still in development. When asked whether it was still a Kinect game, Spencer replied "Kinect will be part of the game, absolutely" leading to speculation that it was no longer a Kinect-only game, and was instead part of the "Better with Kinect" series of Xbox 360 games.

In May 2013, after the announcement of the Xbox One, Ryse was confirmed to be an exclusive for the new console.

In June 2013 at the E3 Microsoft Conference, Crytek showed a gameplay video. Kinect is no longer part of the active combat but has a diminished role by providing squad commands through speech and gesture.

Features

Cinematic immersion

Presents conflict in the Roman Empire, from the northern reaches of Britannia to the Coliseum and the very heart of Rome. New advancements in performance capture allow you to interact with believably realistic characters featuring incredibly detailed facial animation and naturalistic emotion.

Brutally intense combat

Delivers a visceral, brutally realistic combat experience with epic-scale battles and breathtaking visuals. Relive the ruthless history of ancient Rome as you engage in raw close-quarters combat against the barbarian horde, utilizing both sword and shield as weapons to attack, counter, block and pull off brutal executions.

Epic-scale Roman warfare

Experience the thrill of Roman combat as you charge into massive battlefields filled with more than 100 characters on screen at the same time, each with individually controlled AI. Unmatched intensity and realism enhanced with stunning detail combine to deliver an incredibly immersive action experience.

Cooperative gladiatorial combat in the Coliseum

The cooperative multiplayer experience plunges you into the brutal world of gladiatorial combat, where you enter the Coliseum to fight side-by-side with your friends against an ever-changing array of enemies, to the roar of thousands of spectators.

Kinect integration and battle formations

Command legions using the Kinect. With the power of your voice you can command your surrounding units in battle in a strategic way to help defeat your foes, fire pilums or arrows, or block incoming attacks.

SmartGlass features

• Deep link. Launch from SmartGlass directly into the campaign.
• Game DVR. Review and share the best experiences from your game with friends directly from your SmartGlass device.
• Context-sensitive Achievements guide and help. Achievements hints and game tips are synched to your location and situation.
• Character management. Manage inventory, character and upgrades direct from SmartGlass.

Screenshots

Palace Portrait

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Gladiators fight it out in front of the statue of Augustus Caesar.

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The Emperor of Rome

Palace Portrait

Videos

File:Ryse Son of Rome Story Trailer

Ryse - Gameplay Demo - E3 2013 Microsoft Conference

E3 2013 Microsoft Conference

Ryse Son of Rome's Cooperative Executions

Cooperative Executions