Rise of the Ronin
Rise of the Ronin
Rise of the Ronin est un action-RPG en monde ouvert développé par Team NINJA et édité par Koei Tecmo Games Co. et Sony Interactive Entertainment. Sorti le 22 mars 2024 sur PC (Microsoft Windows) et PlayStation 5, le jeu relève de l'aventure et du jeu de rôle. L'histoire se déroule au Japon, à la toute fin de l'époque d'Edo, pendant la période dite du Bakumatsu. En 1863, après trois siècles de règne du shogunat Tokugawa, les navires noirs de l'Ouest arrivent aux frontières du pays, plongeant la nation dans la guerre, la maladie et la tourmente politique. Le joueur incarne un guerrier sans nom, un ronin, qui forge son propre chemin alors que le destin du Japon repose entre ses mains.
Le jeu repose sur un système de choix et de multiples fins. Le joueur peut décider de soutenir la faction anti-shogunat, la faction pro-shogunat ou les forces occidentales, ce qui modifie l'issue de l'histoire. Il croise des figures historiques telles que Ryoma Sakamoto, chef de la faction anti-shogunat, et Isami Kondo, à la tête du Shinsengumi, organisation liée au shogunat. Il peut également protéger ou assassiner des personnages célèbres comme Naosuke Ii, façonnant ainsi sa propre histoire.
Le système de combat, au centre de l'expérience, propose des armes de mêlée comme le katana, la lance et l'odachi, chacune associée à plusieurs styles de combat. Des armes à distance, notamment des armes à feu et des arcs, peuvent être employées stratégiquement. Le jeu permet aussi de personnaliser l'apparence du personnage, depuis les traits du visage jusqu'à la voix, en passant par les cheveux, la forme du corps et le maquillage, avec des vêtements et équipements à récupérer au fil de l'aventure.
L'exploration se déroule dans les villes d'Edo, de Yokohama et de Kyoto, dans des paysages qui évoluent au fil des saisons, entre floraisons de cerisiers et feuilles d'automne. Un grappin permet de grimper sur les toits, tandis qu'un planeur nommé Avicula facilite les déplacements. Un mode photo est également de la partie pour immortaliser les scènes préférées.
La version Steam du jeu comprend plusieurs fonctionnalités exclusives : compatibilité avec la résolution 8K, DirectX 12 Ultimate, écrans ultra-larges et super ultra-larges, taux de rafraîchissement à 120 images par seconde, ray tracing, audio 3D, personnalisation des touches clavier et souris, interface cliquable, ainsi que la compatibilité avec AMD Fidelity FX Super Resolution, NVIDIA DLSS et Reflex, et la technologie graphique Intel XeSS. Rise of the Ronin utilise le moteur Katana Engine et est proposé au prix de 24,99 euros sur Steam. Il faut compter 24 heures pour terminer l'histoire principale et 67 heures et demie pour un parcours complet.
L'accueil critique et celui des joueurs demeurent contrastés. Le jeu obtient un score Metacritic de 73, un score OpenCritic de 77 et une moyenne agrégée de 74,49. PlayStation Universe évoque un touche-à-tout qui maîtrise certains domaines, tout en y voyant un creuset d'influences venues d'autres jeux. Player 2 estime que le jeu n'est pas toujours à la hauteur, mais que son système de combat est dense et gratifiant lorsqu'il fonctionne pleinement. Un joueur de Metacritic salue quant à lui un système de combat « tout simplement exceptionnel » et l'un des plus grands « et si » du jeu vidéo. D'autres voix sont nettement plus réservées : un joueur turc déplore une histoire jugée faible, des performances limitées et une création de personnage peu satisfaisante. Sur Steam, des avis négatifs pointent l'optimisation graphique des jeux Koei Tecmo, décrite comme une horreur depuis le premier Nioh, et un joueur regrette des performances jamais corrigées, obligeant à désactiver ou réduire plusieurs réglages et à recourir aux upscalers.
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Avis des critiques et joueurs
Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« A jack of all trades and master of some, though Rise of the Ronin feels like a melting pot of influences from other games, it is also quite the surprise of the year for me thus far as it clearly shows that Team Ninja has a confident grasp of compelling open world design in a way that many of its genre stablemates do not. Though the visual presentation might be comparatively a little rough around the edges, Rise of the Ronin nonetheless is simultaneously the most accessible and ambitious game Team Ninja has done to date and one that both hardcore action RPG fiends and open world adventure aficionados will surely embrace. »
« Rise of the Ronin isn’t always great, but when it’s switched on, it’s really switched on. The combat system is dense and rewarding, the missions are exciting, and minus some missteps in the open world and with NPCs, this is still a tight experience that feels very good. »
« Rise of the Ronin was the near-perfect samurai/ronin open-world RPG that I have been starving for, and offers players a lot of choice in their playstyle. »
« Rise of the Ronin shows that Team Ninja knows perfectly well what they are doing. The game presents you with an engaging story with interesting characters where your choices affect the course. The gameplay is excellent thanks to the accessible but in-depth combat and there is plenty to experience in the game world. Only graphically the game is not very impressive compared to other PS5 exclusives, but that should not spoil the fun. Rise of the Ronin is yet another recommended game this year. »
« Rise of the Ronin is an immersive open-world historical epic that values its players' time, and it’s also Team Ninja’s best game in recent memory. »
« Between its solid combat, varied open world, and enjoyable characters, Rise of the Ronin sets a new tier of excellence in Team Ninja’s game design. »
« Rise of the Ronin is not only a terrific soulslike, but it presents a possible turning point in being the first high-profile entry in the genre to give difficulty choices. Even without that, it is still a fun game that anyone can get into and enjoy, as the combat is worth mastering because nothing beats the feeling of a perfectly timed Counterspark. Plus, this is an excellent way to learn about an important time in Japanese history if you didn't already know it. »
« The story unfolds at a nice pace that allows you to dip out and into side quests throughout the map to become a part of a wider nation-shaping arc. Rise of the Ronin is another cracking PS5 exclusive. »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« Rise of the Ronin is one of the biggest "what if" games I've ever played. The combat system is simply outstanding. Team Ninja once again proves they are among the best when it comes to action gameplay. Every weapon feels unique, and mastering Counterspark is incredibly satisfying. The characters are another huge strength. Ryoma, Sana, Katsu, Okita and many others are memorable, while the Bond missions often feel even better written than some main story moments. The biggest disappointment is the Blade Twin storyline. The game introduces it as the emotional core of the story, builds mystery around it for dozens of hours, then resolves it too quickly. It feels like a huge missed opportunity. With a stronger ending and deeper character development, this could have been one of the greatest historical RPGs ever made. Technically, the game is also disappointing. Graphics are below modern PS5 standards, performance drops are noticeable, and some animations, especially horse riding, feel outdated. Despite all of that, the game left a real impact on me. Few games make me think about their characters after the credits roll. Rise of the Ronin did. That's why I can't give it a low score. Amazing combat, memorable characters, a fascinating historical setting... but a finale that doesn't fully deliver on its incredible potential. »
« Oyun kaliteli ama hikayesi falan kötü. Oyunu üstün grafikler ile deneyim dedim ama 10fps oynanılıyor ve karakter oluşturma falan çok kötü »
« Rise of the Ronin ReviewRise of the Ronin is Team Ninja’s most ambitious game to date, blending the studio’s signature action combat with an open-world RPG set during Japan’s Bakumatsu period. While it doesn’t reach the visual heights of some competitors, it delivers one of the most satisfying combat systems in the genre and a compelling historical **** in the final years of the Tokugawa shogunate, the story places you in the middle of political unrest as Japan opens to the West. Your choices influence relationships, missions, and certain story outcomes, giving the narrative a welcome sense of agency. Although the pacing occasionally slows because of the abundance of side content, the main story remains engaging thanks to its memorable characters and historical backdrop.Combat is where Rise of the Ronin truly excels. Every weapon has its own moveset and fighting style, encouraging experimentation. The Counterspark parry system rewards precise timing, making every duel feel tense and satisfying. Unlike Team Ninja’s Nioh series, the game is more accessible, offering multiple difficulty options without sacrificing the depth that fans expect.Exploration is enjoyable thanks to a varied open world featuring Yokohama, Edo, and Kyoto. Horseback riding, gliding, grappling, and climbing make traversal fast and entertaining, while optional activities such as hunting fugitives, collecting cats, and strengthening bonds with companions provide plenty to do. Some of these activities become repetitive over time, but the excellent combat keeps them enjoyable.Visually, the game is inconsistent. The art direction captures late Edo-period Japan beautifully, yet environmental textures, lighting, and facial animations often fall short of modern AAA standards. Performance has improved through updates, but technical issues can still appear, preventing the presentation from matching the quality of the gameplay.Character customization is another highlight. Players can freely experiment with weapons, fighting styles, skills, outfits, and builds without feeling locked into early decisions. Combined with strong boss encounters and rewarding progression, this flexibility adds considerable replay value.Comparisons to Ghost of Tsushima are inevitable, but the games focus on different strengths. Ghost of Tsushima prioritizes cinematic storytelling and stunning visuals, while Rise of the Ronin emphasizes mechanical depth, player choice, and more demanding combat. Players who value gameplay above presentation will likely find Team Ninja’s approach more rewarding.Despite its uneven visuals and repetitive side activities, Rise of the Ronin succeeds because its core gameplay is consistently fun. It offers dozens of hours of rewarding exploration, challenging battles, and meaningful progression, making it one of Team Ninja’s strongest releases. »
« Exellent, exiting game, with very good figthing system, interesting open world and missions! Lovely friends! »
« Eu Peguei no jogo do mês que a Playstation deu e está atendendo minhas expectativas tá longe de ser o jogo perfeito mais as missões é bem animadoras curti o combate também bem diferenciado acho que dá sim pra tirar um tempo e zerar a história »
« I picked up this game on ps plus wanting to try it and all I can say is I’m glad I never paid for this piece of **** .. the combat is straight up asse you have this stamina / ki gauge which depletes far to quick expecially when you swarmed by enemies and once its depleted you are completely helpless, you no longer parry by tapping the l1 block button like any normal game would it’s now the triangle with a counter spark which 9 times out 10 doesn’t work .. it’s a Shame because I was hoping for another ghost of tshumina/yotei type of experience and the game had potential.. that’s 4 hrs of my life I’ll never get back … deleted »
« Very good game i love the story as well and the characters you meet throughout the game it can be hard but its definitely fun ! »
« Rise of the Ronin é um jogo de rpg de ação desenvolvido pela team ninja e distribuído pela Sony Interactive Entertainment. Este titulo na altura quando anunciaram ficamos ansiosos porque poderia ser idêntico a outros títulos da Sony. Mas quando joguei fiquei logo arrependido de ter comprado e de ter jogado, tem uma historia que não é nada interessante e mais do mesmo e não prende os jogadores. Quanto a qualidade gráfica do jogo eu nos últimos tempos nunca vi algo tão monstruoso, a otimização está horrível. »
