Rise of the Ronin is one of the big releases on PlayStation 5 in 2024. However, this upcoming action RPG has managed to get into some controversies even before reaching store shelves. PlayStation just released a short video of the gameplay, which has been widely criticized for its terrible graphics.
Most present-day games feature quite realistic visuals, and even the developers take special care to turn their titles into eye candy. In fact, fans expect some mind-blowing visuals, especially when it comes to PlayStation exclusives. However, after seeing how Rise of the Ronin didn’t meet the usual standard of graphics for a PlayStation exclusive, fans were quite unimpressed.
This doesnt look good
— PC_Focus ☠️ (@PC_Focus_) March 12, 2024
Why are the graphics on this game not “next-gen”?
— Mike (@mikeleezus) March 12, 2024
Graphics are so bad. We got the PS5 for better graphics and gameplay, and we’re not getting what we want.
— G.O.A.T. GAMING (@iiamcloudman) March 11, 2024
Not everyone has the same opinion about the game, as many liked Rise of the Ronin for not having realistic visuals. They praised the developers for focusing on the gameplay and combat rather than the visuals. Even Rino, known for sharing reviews and news of games, called out the hypocrisy that none would have complained if it was a Nintendo or FromSoftware title.
If Rise of the Ronin was Nintendo or a From Software game, no one would’ve said a word about its graphics
And this is coming from someone who cares a lot about visuals. But the double standards are too much
Absolutely ZERO consistency#PlayStation pic.twitter.com/1eDY8ZxtOE
— Rino (@RinoTheBouncer) March 12, 2024
I like this clip. It feels more “gamey”. Sometimes we need a break from all the “realism”. There’s many reasons why Breath of the Wild is one of the most successful games ever…and realism ain’t one!
This game has looked better and better the more I’ve seen it.
— HouseQuake (@jay_quake) March 12, 2024
People are still going on the games visuals ? Lol it looks fine.
— TCMFGames (@TCMF2) March 12, 2024
Graphics can never make or break a game
The quality of a game’s graphics is one of the features that can attract fans. However, it can never be the sole reason for a game’s success. After all, a video game can have great visuals, but gamers will get bored playing if it has a poor gameplay experience.
One of the great examples of how visuals don’t affect a game’s success is Starfield. It has some of the best graphics a gamer can ask for. However, many fans disliked it for the poor gameplay and lack of content. Meanwhile, older games like Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood are still loved by fans despite being inferior to what the current generation has to offer. Fans like them even after a decade due to plot, combat, character, and gameplay.
If studios want to make a good game, they should focus on developing a proper gameplay experience rather than a visual one. It would be intriguing to see if Rise of the Ronin’s gameplay will impress fans when it hits store shelves on March 22.
