With Ghost Of Yotei Missing From PC, Rise Of The Ronin Is Worth Playing Instead At 55% Off Right Now

I’m a huge fan of samurai games. The swift action of a fast, brutal blade, combined with beautiful takes on Japan to explore, makes them some of my favorites in my collection. I even have a Ghost of Tsushima tattoo, as Jin’s story left such a mark on me. With its sequel, Ghost of Yotei, seemingly skipping PC players, now’s your chance to give one of my other recommendations a try, especially with Rise of the Ronin at a massive 55% discount right now, making it cheaper than ever. You play as the titular ronin, a custom character who–in the opening act of the game–loses their Blade Twin after a failed attempt to assassinate Commodore Matthew Perry. You’re left as a masterless samurai wandering through a Japan split between pro- and anti-shogunate factions. The arrival of the “Black Ships” from America only complicates things further, and you, my little samurai, have been placed right in the middle of it all. No pressure. In familiar Team Ninja fashion–the developer behind the Nioh games as well as Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty–combat takes the spotlight, with energetic swordplay and a whole variety of weapons to master. Alongside a story that responds to your choices, it’s an interesting …