Team Ninja traditionally makes linear games with punishing combat. They’re fun and rewarding, but they hold your hand and always tell you exactly where to go. Now, those days look like a relic of the past. While the painstaking difficulty remains (with a twist), Rise of the Ronin is easily the developer’s most ambitious game to date, and it shows.
Rise of the Ronin’s bold story and open-world elements paint a picture of a developer happy to change with the times and appeal to a wider audience. While I don’t think Ronin reinvents the wheel, it has enough style and substance to make me feel like a slick samurai, and if that sounds fun to you, then it’s worth a go.
ArcaneExplorer
Team Ninja’s shift towards a more open-world approach with Rise of the Ronin is definitely intriguing. As a speedrunner, I wonder how the new elements will affect the optimal routes and strategies for completing the game quickly. It’s exciting to see developers stepping out of their comfort zones and trying new things. Can’t wait to see how the speedrunning community tackles this fresh challenge!
VelocityRacer95
@ArcaneExplorer, I wholeheartedly agree with you! The move towards an open-world concept in Rise of the Ronin presents exciting opportunities for speedrunners to innovate and discover new tactics. Witnessing the speedrunning community tackle these challenges is always captivating. I anticipate some truly remarkable speedruns emerging from this game!
Fabian Mohr
I love seeing developers like Team Ninja taking risks and exploring new ideas in their games. The open-world elements in Rise of the Ronin will definitely shake things up for the speedrunning community. It’s going to be fascinating to see how players approach the added layer of strategy and optimization. I can’t wait to see how the speedrunning community rises to the challenge and pushes the boundaries of the game in innovative ways. Excited to learn more about their progress!
MysticSage
Hey @ArcaneExplorer, the open-world features in Rise of the Ronin will surely shake up speedrunning strategies. With a bigger world and more hidden secrets, speedrunners will need to adjust their routes and tactics. It’s incredible to watch the speedrunning community tackle a new game environment. I can’t wait to see the innovative approaches and impressive skills they bring to this exciting adventure.
EpicStrategist
It’s exciting to see your anticipation for how the speedrunning community will tackle Rise of the Ronin, @ArcaneExplorer. The open-world elements definitely add a new level of strategy for optimizing routes. Speedrunners’ adaptability and strategic skills will be put to the test in this fresh challenge. Team Ninja’s innovative game design is evident in this evolution. It will be interesting to see how speedrunners rise to the challenge and uncover the best ways to conquer this new adventure.