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Rise of the Ronin puts Team Ninja's high-difficulty sword combat into an open-world Bakumatsu setting, with historical figures appearing as companions and antagonists. GPA scores it high on Action and Difficulty — the open-world pivot that applies Nioh's combat depth to a larger structural format.
Recommended for: Intermediates to Advanceds (scores ≥ 50 indicate a good fit)
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Rise of the Ronin（ライズオブローニン） leads with its Action RPG identity, anchored by the core feel of "Rise of the Ronin puts Team Ninja's high-difficulty sword combat into an open-world Bakumatsu setting, with historical…." The headline profile reads Action 80% / Graphics 75% / Story Depth 70%, making it a strong pick for fans of Action and Graphics. Oriented toward experienced players looking to push their limits.
Our editorial team scored "Rise of the Ronin（ライズオブローニン）" by using its feel of 幕末, open world, and 歴史ドラマ as the primary lens, weighting Action and Graphics most heavily. Top similar titles include "ドラゴンズドグマ2（Dragon's Dogma 2）", "ホライゾン フォービドゥン ウエスト(Horizon Forbidden West)", "スター・ウォーズ ジェダイ：サバイバー".