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Rise of the Roninis a brand-new IP developed by Team Ninja and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment that takes place in Japan but during a different period in time from fellow PlayStation franchise,Ghost of Tsushima. Despite being set in the same country, these two games have a lot of differences, the gameplay in Team Ninja’s latest makesGhost of Tsushimalook like an easier Soulslike game designed for players that aren’t too keen on difficult gameplay.
There was a time when fans thought that this game was a sequel or a spin-off of the 2020 hit samurai game but it is not even close, they may share the same publisher but that’s about it. The developers opted that the game should take place during the Bakumatsu period, and based on the footage that was showcasing the variety of weapons, it does seem likeRise of the Roninwill have more refined combat system thanGhost of Tsushima.
Rise Of The Ronin Is A Beefier Ghost Of Tsushima
The developers are no strangers to creating games that highlight Japanese culture like the way of the samurai and ninjas. Team Ninja also developed theNiohseries as well as the hack-and-slashNinja Gaidengames that a rival company, Microsoft, published for the Xbox 360. Their history and experience are sufficient for building a brand-new IP.
A new clip for the game Rise of the Ronin, exclusive to PS5, showing off the variety of weapons and gameplay.pic.twitter.com/kZm4LQEbYu
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Footage of the upcoming game features the use of the katana. This common samurai weapon heavily resembles the animations ofSekiro: Shadows Die TwiceandGhost of Tsushima, but also the use of firearms like rifles for long-distance combat or to strike enemies from a distance.
PlayStation’s Rise of the Ronin Confirmed to Include 4-Player Co-op and One Feature Fans Won’t Get Enough Of!
Inspired by the success ofElden Ring,Rise of the Roninwill also be another open-world soulslike that will allow players to play at their own pace. The gameplay footage also showcases a few combos that can result in some satisfying moments if done perfectly.
Will Rise Of The Ronin Be The Ultimate Samurai/Soulslike?
Sony may have a problem on their hands, similar titles likeDays GoneandThe Last of Ushave caused a short division of focus from the community because of their similar premise with the undead, but each title stood out and was quite different than originally thought.Rise of the RoninandGhost of Tsushimaneed to be different to succeed.
Rise of the Ronin Looks Set to Take Ghost of Tsushima’s Samurai Gauntlet after PlayStation’s State of Play Trailer
There is a high demand for both of these franchises,Ghost of Tsushimawill be adapted into a live-action film and will most likely get a sequel, as well as the long-awaited and inevitable PC port.Rise of the Roninis not a clone, and the game space has been saturated with samurai games for quite a while, therefore, Team Ninja needs to get creative to stand out. Are you excited about a brand-new PlayStation exclusive? Share your thoughts below!
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