Famitsu Just Gave Rise of the Ronin A Higher Review Score Than Baldur's Gate 3

Famitsu's scoring system, which relies on the opinions of four separate reviewers, has a reputation for rigorous standards. In its over three-decade history, few game achieved a perfect 40/40 score. Thus, a 37/40 is a testament to the game's quality and appeal. The publication lauds Rise of the Ronin for its immersive open-world experience set in the twilight years of the Edo period, its accessible yet challenging difficulty settings, and the satisfaction derived from the narrative's branching paths based on player choices.

More importantly, the review acknowledges drawbacks like its lack of polishing in a few areas and somewhat bland visuals, mirroring earlier previews. Despite these issues, Rise of the Ronin's strengths in creating a compelling narrative within a meticulously crafted setting stand out.

Comparatively, Rise of the Ronin received a higher score than Nioh and Nioh 2, both of which received a 36/40 from Famitsu. This places Rise of the Ronin in a favorable light. However, it's crucial to note that Famitsu has a history of favoring Japanese releases. It previously gave questionably high scores to divisive releases like Resident Evil 6(39/40), Final Fantasy XIII (39/40) and Final Fantasy XIII-2(40/40).

Nevertheless, the anticipation forRose of the Ronin continues to build as fans eagerly await for the official embargo to lift.

Until then, Famitsu's high score serves as a ringing endorsement.