Rise of the Ronin Review: A Fun, Mixed Bag

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Published on March 22, 2024 1:17:00 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lXnXidNWUY

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Andrea and Britt have been playing Team Ninja's new samurai open world action RPG Rise of the Ronin. The latest PS5 exclusive published by Koei Tecmo and PlayStation brings a whole new (open) world to Team Ninja slate with a bevy of gameplay elements. Is their combat-focused new title too ambitious, or just the right balance?

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Rise of the Ronin: A Deep-Dive Discussion
00:02:51 - Setting and History of the Game
00:05:43 - Combat Systems
00:08:44 - Mastering the Combat Mechanics
00:11:24 - Button Mash and Skill Trees
00:14:17 - Concerns
00:17:22 - Frustrating Button Layout and Gameplay Issues
00:20:17 - Exploring the Open World
00:23:09 - Grinding and Side Activities
00:25:54 - Managing Gear
00:28:33 - Remodeling and Bonding with AI Companions
00:31:18 - Collecting Cats and Petting Dogs
00:34:18 - Performance and Visual Issues in the Game
00:37:12 - Intrusive Thoughts and Underwater Exploration
00:39:53 - Character Development and Storytelling Issues
00:42:53 - Mixed Reactions
00:45:40 - Team Ninja Games

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