Ryse: Son of Rome
LumiScore
Growth
23/100
Growth Value
- Strategic Thinking
- Adaptive Challenge
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should be aware of the mature content and graphic violence in Ryse: Son of Rome. It is important to discuss the historical context and fictional elements with children to ensure they understand the difference between game content and reality. Monitor play sessions to ensure age appropriateness and to mitigate potential exposure to intense combat scenarios.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— Fails the test
The game primarily features male characters and a clear lack of named female characters interacting with each other about non-male topics.
Parent Pro-Tip
Engage with your child about the strategic elements of combat and decision-making within the game. Discuss the historical setting (while noting its fictionalized nature) to encourage an interest in history. You can also talk about the importance of timing and reflexes, which are key to success in the game.
What your child develops
Ryse: Son of Rome can help players develop strategic thinking skills through combat encounters that require timing and planning. The game's action sequences also foster hand-eye coordination and reaction time, as players must precisely execute attacks, dodges, and parries. The narrative, while linear, might expose players to a fictionalized interpretation of Roman history and culture.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
The action of Ryse: Son of Rome is set in the capital of the Roman Empire, which is besieged by the Celtic barbarians led by Boudica. Emperor Nero says from the balcony of the Palace that the defenders of the city should protect him.