The Saga of Ryzom

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  • Summary: In the far off distant future, four homin races struggle for survival on the plant of Atys. Known as the 'living planet', Atys is growing and evolving on its own, sending tendrils into the sky and covering the lands with new life. This lush and vibrant world is the setting for The Saga ofIn the far off distant future, four homin races struggle for survival on the plant of Atys. Known as the 'living planet', Atys is growing and evolving on its own, sending tendrils into the sky and covering the lands with new life. This lush and vibrant world is the setting for The Saga of Ryzom, a multi-genre massively-multiplayer online game which is played out over a period of eight years during which players will be able to explore and adventure with thousands of others, in order to reveal the hidden mysteries not only of Atys, but of the entire Ryzom universe. Join the Saga, reveal the history and become the future. [Nevrax]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. GameZone
    81
    With good graphics, great gameplay and concept behind the game, and overall decent sounds this one might be right for many of the MMORPG fans who have been waiting for a good title.
  2. GamerFeed
    80
    Skill-based character development is easy to grasp despite being amazingly complex in combination.
  3. GameSpy
    80
    It seems like the beginning of a friendly, helpful community, and the world is so immense and full of life you'll want to see every inch of it.
  4. RealGamer
    66
    While The Saga of Ryzom is probably more simplistic then most MMORPG's its a lot more approachable to those new to the genre, however this is likely to deter those looking for something to challenge them.
  5. Games Radar
    64
    A slow starter. However, it's a huge world which is full of big ideas. Jump in now for a game that promises to be an interesting take on a staid genre - or hold fire a month or two to see how it lives up to its promises. [PC Gamer UK]
  6. Computer Gaming World
    60
    The only thing missing from Ryzom's customizable battling, harvesting, and crafting systems is a lack of bothersome bugs. [Jan 2005, p.102]
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  7. Computer Games Magazine
    40
    For a game with such amazing art direction, innovative game ideas, and a dedicated developer, it's a shame that it pimps you down unfairly and destroys your entertainment with double-digit deaths. [Feb 2005, p.69]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 3 out of 9
  1. Crazymonkeh
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    The best MMO I've ever played. Sadly the number of players isn't what it was, but it still has a great community. The combat is original withThe best MMO I've ever played. Sadly the number of players isn't what it was, but it still has a great community. The combat is original with skills being fully customisable. Fairly regular PVP and a whole bunch of PVE mobs and bosses… Expand
  2. K.Japhet
    Sep 28, 2004
    10
    This is the most refreshing game to have come along in a long time. It sets the bar higher for all the MMOG's that have to follow in This is the most refreshing game to have come along in a long time. It sets the bar higher for all the MMOG's that have to follow in it's footsteps.… Expand
  4. K.Sutich
    Jun 11, 2004
    10
    This is an incredibly diverse game with new features that bring a decidingly fresh feel to the mmorpg genre.
  5. MarleVVLL
    Aug 1, 2015
    10
    Ryzom's art direction is stellar. Character animations are smooth and fluid. The world is living and breathing. The skill system is vast andRyzom's art direction is stellar. Character animations are smooth and fluid. The world is living and breathing. The skill system is vast and character development options are boundless. This classic sandbox MMORPG boasts an enormous amount of PvE and PvP content. The game did not receive the publicity it needed to truly compete with the other big names of its generation. It is a hidden gem and certainly worth playing.… Expand
  6. storygamer
    Oct 11, 2020
    7
    The Saga Of Ryzom was revolutionary in many aspects when it was released in 2004. Even if it wasn´t the expected big success, still today thisThe Saga Of Ryzom was revolutionary in many aspects when it was released in 2004. Even if it wasn´t the expected big success, still today this game has a passionate fanbase. The graphics look beautiful, the quests and the gameplay are interesting and the RPG elements work fine. Only the bugs spoil a bit of the fun. But I recommend it to MMORPG fans, who want to experience something new. The game is free on Steam, check it out!… Expand
  7. EwandeD.
    Sep 20, 2004
    3
    I found this MMORPG to be mostly a rehash of what others did before. It's mostly the same stuff as you'll find in any such game I found this MMORPG to be mostly a rehash of what others did before. It's mostly the same stuff as you'll find in any such game albeit with different graphics. Although they are quite nice and the universe is very original, the gameplay itself is intensely boring. Nothing to see if you've already played Everquest or DAoC. If you're looking for a change of setting as well as a dash of gameplay originality, you'd better move on to World of Warcraft or City of Heroes. Unfortunately, Ryzom doesn't have what it takes to make it.… Expand
  8. JimD.
    Oct 10, 2004
    3
    I wanted to like this game, I really did but I can't. The premise is great, the ideas and fresh approaches are great, but the actual I wanted to like this game, I really did but I can't. The premise is great, the ideas and fresh approaches are great, but the actual implementation of those ideas are failures. While the grapics are nice they are not that great nor are they revolutionary in any sense of the word. On a scale of 1 to 10 the graphics rate a 6. The game is still raw and very unpolished. You will find code over many irtems and creatures in the game instead of the actual names, quit a bit of the interface is unfinished. Four races that are for all intents and purposes identical except in appearance. Mobs for each land again, for the most part identical. The actual game play is interesting foir only a short while. Then is becomes mind numbingly redundant. Very little to no interaction available with NPC. Yes there are missions but are the go get this for me types. Nothing new there. There are 2 patches planned at this time to fix and add content that are suppose to address many if the issues brought up here, I ask why I have to pay $50 for a game thats released to the public that already has 2 patches planned to addressed UNFINISHED aspects? I understand MMORGs are patched frequently, however these patches are not really fixes but things that should have been implemented before shipping. Another open beta released for $50 and dumped on the MMORG fans. Too bad really, I had high hopes and expectations for this game. With EQ2 and WoW right around the corner, save your money.… Expand

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