“Ryse: Son of Rome is not a historically accurate reconstruction of the imperial Roman setting, and nor does it claim to be […] Marius Titus (or perhaps Titus Marius, given the absence of the name ‘Titus’ in families of Ancient Rome) is a Roman centurion who, following the death of his family in a barbarian invasion (which had not yet taken place at this point in history), he is sent to Britannia with the 14th Legion by his friend Commander Vitellio, with the promise of being able to avenge his loved ones against the Iceni barbarians, led by King Oswald (who actually reigned in 634 BC) and his daughter Boadicea. The war with the barbarians and the formation of a Roman plot to trigger the aforementioned Celtic invasion lie at the heart of Marius’ story of revenge: events lead him back to Rome, during another invasion (the first Sack of Rome didn’t take place until 410 BC), this time with his sights set on Emperor Nero” (Everyeye.it).
As you explore, it really feels like you’re walking through an actual imperial city (marble alternates with wood, you can see painted images on the walls). Ryse’s historical accuracy is comparable to that of other entertainment products such as television series Rome and Spartacus. In the reconstruction of the settings, above all in the interior design, clean lines sit beside statues and more classic elements. The city, enriched by the presence of the Colosseum, has immediate aesthetic impact.
“Ryse: Son of Rome is not a historically accurate reconstruction of the imperial Roman setting, and nor does it claim to be […] Marius Titus (or perhaps Titus Marius, given the absence of the name ‘Titus’ in families of Ancient Rome) is a Roman centurion who, following the death of his family in a barbarian invasion (which had not yet taken place at this point in history), he is sent to Britannia with the 14th Legion by his friend Commander Vitellio, with the promise of being able to avenge his loved ones against the Iceni barbarians, led by King Oswald (who actually reigned in 634 BC) and his daughter Boadicea. The war with the barbarians and the formation of a Roman plot to trigger the aforementioned Celtic invasion lie at the heart of Marius’ story of revenge: events lead him back to Rome, during another invasion (the first Sack of Rome didn’t take place until 410 BC), this time with his sights set on Emperor Nero” (Everyeye.it).
As you explore, it really feels like you’re walking through an actual imperial city (marble alternates with wood, you can see painted images on the walls). Ryse’s historical accuracy is comparable to that of other entertainment products such as television series Rome and Spartacus. In the reconstruction of the settings, above all in the interior design, clean lines sit beside statues and more classic elements. The city, enriched by the presence of the Colosseum, has immediate aesthetic impact.
Action / Adventure
In Ryse: Son of Rome, the user takes control of young Roman commander Marius Titus, the son of Senator Leontius. The game opens with Nerone seeking shelter in the imperial palace (a hypothetical Domus Aurea) from the terrible siege of the barbarians on Rome. Marius initially leads the defence of the palace (and the city) and then focuses his attentions on defending the emperor. At this point in the story, through a flashback, we see the beginning of Marius’ story: a story of revenge not unlike the legend of Damocles, which leads the player through Rome and Britannia.
