Jay that was awesome! I love video reviews!

Do you plan on making these for other X1 titles like Forza 5 and AC IV?


I must admit I haven't actually played Ryse yet but I did watch my cousin play the game for a few hours and I have to say overall I agree with your review and the score you gave.

Thanks and i do plan to review them at some point :)

Then start making them xD  We need a ratchet review :)

I'll have it tonight sir!

Nice review. When ever I get an X1 I'll make sure to check the game out when it's cheap, just because of how good it looks.

Crytek has faced a long and difficult road in the development of Ryse. As a game that began life on Xbox 360 as a Kinect-exclusive title, we imagine that the final product seen here today shares very little in common with the original design. And yet, despite the challenge this must have represented, Ryse stands as the first real technical showpiece on the Xbox One that delivers visuals that exceed anything we could have experienced on a last-generation console. It also serves as proof positive that a lower-resolution output can still deliver excellent, clean results. When it comes to delivering attractive results, image treatment is a critical part of the equation that a higher resolution alone will not solve. 

Furthermore, as the first title designed using the latest iteration of CryEngine middleware, it's interesting to consider how it stacks up against previous PC releases. Crysis 3, released earlier this year, maxes out Titan-class GPUs at its very high quality setting - even before higher-end anti-aliasing settings have been engaged. Bearing in mind the gulf in power between top-end PC graphics card and the more lowly Xbox One, it speaks to the flexibility of the engine and the advantages of fixed-platform console architecture.

All of which begs the question: could these new consoles run Crysis 3? Ryse delivers the full suite of CryEngine features with excellent image quality and it's still just a launch title. Given the experience of working on such a product, we have little doubt that Crytek could produce a Crysis Trilogy of sorts for next-generation consoles with few compromises - and yes, we want it. Given the quality of the developer's work on Xbox One, we would love to see what it could do with PlayStation 4 in the future as well. However, despite all the technological finery on offer, the limited and repetitive gameplay make Ryse difficult to actually recommend as a prospective purchase. That said, if you really want a taste of what we can expect from the next generation of consoles, Ryse towers over the rest.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-vs-ryse-son-of-rome

So my point was giving an comment that spans across all platforms without experience on the other platforms, and your rebuttal is to post content from someone who HAS had experience with both machines?, regardless of if the general statement is the same, my point is a matter of perspective from a personal experience, specifically i am not saying he is WRONG to say ryse is the best looking game, as i fully agree, my point was to make a broad comment reaching across platforms without experience with another platform detracts from the "unbiased" tag.

Jay already responded that the unbiased part is just something he throws in for every review, so that was the end of it.

Very impressive that you started making video reviews, Jay, my staff clamors for it every now and then but the logistics of it seem to outweigh the benefits. I will say though, I think you need to watch it and consider how many times you use different versions of the word enjoy. Probably best to mix things up a bit more.

Pretty much agree with your review, have my own sitting in editing at the moment. Again, very impressive video review.

Was that was your first video review? If so you did a very good job.

Constructive criticism:

You can sound a little monotone.
Music was a little too loud at times.
A summary of talking points may be helpful at the end, with a quick explanation. ( like the graph you included in the post)

I really liked how you compared it to other games in the genre, and you explained the pros/cons of the game well.

Good Job!

Well, it's technically true that Ryse is the best game he's seen on consoles, since he has no PS4.