Topic: RISE OF THE RONIN

@Bentleyma No way to change the controls?

@Jimmer-jammer thanks

So, anyone else played this yet?
I've only managed to put a couple of hours in, but so far I'm finding it quite enjoyable.

I like you have only scratched the surface but am enjoying it being able to turn damage meters over enemies heads off was a big plus for me.

I actually like the triangle button for counterspark (video below starts at counterspark tutoria) and its effect is great i too am still struggling a bit with timing, i agree the graphics are good.

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A couple more hours in and this is getting better i love fast travel so early in the game especially as i am still on foot, going to try to get some decent time into this tomorrow all being well.

And in the interest of balance...

And in the interest of balance..

I stopped watching at 22 seconds at the point he says "I was wrong this game rules" he admitted he thought it was going to be a flop it didn't turn out to be, i am not interested in the parts he no doubt goes on to slate best to just find out for ourselves.

Got a thirty quid voucher for Currys from work, so I grabbed a copy. If I don't love it, feel better about that than paying the 65 quid asking price on there otherwise.

14 hours in.

I love it.

Feels amazing. I suck at Wo Long/Elden ring type stuff and I am doing quite well with this one. Playing on Easy.

I am 14 hours in. This will be as 100 hour plus video game for me. I'm doing everything.

Playing on Ray Tracing mode with Frame Cap off. Combat is soooooo satisfying. I love it so much.

I am a huge Ghost of Tsushima fan and love this just as much.

It's literally Ninja Gaiden : Breath of the Wild lol.

The glider is amazing. I unloccked it like 4 hours in (think I found it beofre story gives it to you. Story part with is is like 6ish hours in. Map is Huuuuge. 3 maps from what I gather. You unlock by raising banners. Great fun.

The grapeling hook is great. I just unloced the grapple assination on the skill tree.

My biggest gripe is the audio. You have to turn 3d audio on (not on by default). Being a Sony exclusive I expected more from the audio. It does not really utlize 3d sound or the haptics too much. I guess I should have not assumed it would have the same 3d sound/haptic treatment as Ghost if Tsushima.

The graphics are what I expected from a Team Ninja game. Great Death animations. Very earthy tones with color. I think it looks great.

I dont think i am that far in but not far behind, like you i suck at this type of game so am pleased with my progression and enjoyment of the gamer so far.

Playing on Ray Tracing mode with Frame Cap off. Combat is soooooo satisfying. I love it so much.

When i saw the FPS, Graphics and ray tracing options I set it to best graphics could you tell me the advantage of having it on ray tracing over best graphics?

I am a huge Ghost of Tsushima fan and love this just as much.

Same here.

The glider is amazing. I unlocked it like 4 hours in (think I found it before story gives it to you. Story part with is is like 6ish hours in. Map is Huuuuge. 3 maps from what I gather. You unlock by raising banners. Great fun. Play it.

I haven't unlocked that yet i am looking forward to that moment.

The grapeling hook is great. I just unloced the crapple assination on the skill tree.

Its great but i will be happy when i unlock grapple assassination as i haven't yet.

My biggest gripe is the audio. You have to turn 3d audio on (not on by default). Being a Sony exclusive I expected more from the audio. It does not really utlize 3d sound or the haptics too much. I guess I should have not assumed it would have the same 3d sound/haptic treatment as Ghost if Tsushima.

I am playing it through PC desktop powered speakers so am happy with it.

@Max_Headroom

Hey Max,

The Ray Tracing really makes colors look slick. You get 50-60 Frames as well. So not as great as perofrmace but smooth as butter.

On Graphics I belive only 30 frames.

It looks phenomenal. Toggle in on and try for an hour. I think you might join me as a Ray Tracing Ronin.

Feel free to message if you have questions on the Ray tracing.

I tested both just running around the open world. I think Ray Tracing looks better imo.

Thanks DoomGuy i will give it a try later and report back i prefer looks over FPS

@Max_Headroom Me too. I always do graphics over peroformace. I was skeptical but love the Ray Tracing on this title.

Either way..Happy Gaming to you.Happy others are enjoying this wonderful game.

@Jimmer-jammer You bet! Hope you love it. I'll be around if you need advice starting.

My 2 cents....

Change control type to Press to Sprint. By Default it is Circle. Feels better as L3 (also is crouch if you click it)
I personlly love Ray Tracing with Fram Cap off for visuals.

Turn on Assinate Option (hud options). It makes Triangle appear when you should deal a potential death blow. I don't need it as much now but was huge in the beginning while learning.

3D audio. (turn on) Off by default.

All pre-order or Deluxe content will be in your Longhouse (you get 4-6 hours as part of the story)

Tried it tonight and for me the difference was not huge but enough for me to leave it on, thanks.

@Max_Headroom Awesome!

@Jimmer-jammer Games are indeed expensive, but I am in two minds about getting the game again now, after seeing other reviews describing it as a flawed masterpiece, and describing how accessible yet simultaneously deep the combat is, it is starting to look like a must-play after all and I'm sure I'll get it at some point in the not-too-distant future. Yes, definitely, keep me posted about your adventures in Team Ninja's unique vision of the Far East of the past.

Thanks for the heads up so basically RT does look better but its not used often enough to make it worth us choosing it over Graphic mode.

Going to switch back later.

Good to know. I've been in RT with frame cap off since day one.

Having an incredible time. I'll move to graphics and see what that life is about. Graphics is a locked 30?

I think RT cap off is 50-60 frames.

Bit of a spoiler but if you have watched any review you'll probably already know -

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I somehow managed to miss the room where the glider was hidden after i fought the boss but i managed to get it later using a couple of YouTube videos, what a game changer for me the game has gone up another notch.

After the fight you need to go left and down to find the building where its hidden.