Ryse: Son of Rome [Day One Edition]

It begins with the brutal murder of Marius’s family by barbarian raiders and his subsequent enlistment in the Roman army to avenge them.

As the narrative unfolds, Marius leads his legion deep into enemy lands, uncovers a hidden conspiracy and strives to protect Rome from an internal and external threat.

In gameplay the player controls Marius from a third-person perspective while fighting barbarian, Egyptian, and Roman rebel enemies, often commanding squads of Roman soldiers alongside him.

Combat emphasises melee swordplay and short bursts of violence rather than extended strategic engagements.

A hallmark mechanic is the “Execution” system: when an enemy is staggered the player can initiate a cinematic finishing move that ends the foe instantly and often restores health or morale.

Dodging at the right moment can trigger a “Mark of the Legion” command, allowing the player to rally nearby troops and direct them in mass attacks.

As Marius gains experience he unlocks new weapons such as gladii, shields and exotic blades, each with unique attack patterns and perks.

Multiplayer is accessed via the “Colosseum: Blood Brothers” mode, where up to four players cooperate in waves of gladiatorial combat against AI opponents in specially-designed arenas.

Players earn gold and XP which can be spent on customising their gladiator’s armour, weapons, elixirs and emblems.

The multiplayer also features a challenge creator that permits users to assemble their own battle scenarios and share them online.

The game also supports replay and highlights of key sequences, and while the single-player campaign is linear the multiplayer maps allow more open arena layouts and varying degrees of mission complexity.

The game’s presentation emphasises cinematic realism, with large-scale b

Ryse: Son of Rome [Day One Edition] for Xbox One is currently worth €9.86 loose, €5.60 complete in box, and €31.24 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Ryse: Son of Rome [Day One Edition] has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Xbox One titles.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Ryse: Son of Rome [Day One Edition], loose is €9.86 and CIB is €5.60 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of Ryse: Son of Rome [Day One Edition] is currently worth €9.86 loose, versus €7.05 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.