Ryse: Son of Rome Combat Documentary Digs Into Roman Warfare

Ryse: Son of Rome Combat Documentary Digs Into Roman WarfareFirst-person military shooters are a dime a dozen, but Roman gladiators fighting to the death, as will be seen in the Xbox One exclusive launch title from Crytrek Ryse: Son of Rome, is not something the gaming world is overly familiar with. There are pros and cons to taking such a radically different approach, but that didn’t affect Crytek’s resolve to set out to create the most realistic Roman fighting game ever created.

To help illustrate what went into creating the combat seen in Ryse: Son of Rome, Microsoft and Crytek have released the following video documentary that digs deep into the game’s evolution and inspiration. Gameplay Director Patrick Esteves, Senior Producer Brian Chambers, Animator Joseph Garrahan, and others involved with the game’s development talk about motion capture, using Roman combat experts, and the benefits of Xbox One’s power in helping fulfill their vision. Keep your eyes peeled for a sweet “shield to the face” move.


Ryse: Son of Rome will be available starting Friday, November 22, the newly announced Xbox One console release date. The Ryse: Son of Rome Xbox One Day One Edition is now available for pre-order at Amazon.com, while supplies last. It includes a multiplayer map that is exclusive to the Day One edition.

Click here to pre-order Ryse: Son of Rome Day One Edition for Xbox One at Amazon.com.

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