Rise of the Ronin

PC Gamer

Joe Donnelly·Mar 14, 2025

Critic49/100

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A year after its console launch, Team Ninja’s latest stumbles onto PC.

GameSpot

Phil Hornshaw·Mar 21, 2024

Critic70/100

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Though it has a somewhat steep combat learning curve and some dated open-world ideas, Rise of the Ronin does a great job of rewarding your time in its world.

Eurogamer

Alan Wen·Mar 21, 2024

Critic80/100

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Our review of Rise of the Ronin, a more grounded open-world game from Team Ninja.

IGN

Will Borger·Mar 21, 2024

Critic70/100

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A cool setting, Team Ninja’s mastery of tough-but-fair combat, and smart RPG design all shine, but map clutter and junk loot can get in the way.

Game Informer

Imran Khan·Mar 21, 2024

Critic70/100

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For all the inspirations the game wears on its sleeve, it never rises above them, and thus feels like a title in search of an identity and desperate for a specific kind of player.

Push Square

Liam Croft·Mar 21, 2024

Critic60/100

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Rise of the Ronin isn't a bad game; it's something debatably worse: completely forgettable. With dated open world design and a monotonous narrative, the cracking combat of a Team Ninja title is left to try and pick up the pieces. It manages to get the title in acceptable shape, and with its Bonds system and culture clash, just about forms an experience one could enjoy. Where it falls apart is the fact the open world is so intrinsically linked to all these features and mechanics that it's impossible to find pleasure in them for any respectable length of time. Rise of the Ronin is designed to attract a wider audience than Team Ninja titles past; what they find might put them off for good.

Kotaku

Levi Winslow·Mar 21, 2024

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The latest action RPG from Team Ninja plays like a 'Greatest Hits' album