PC Gaming

AI summary:

• Performance Issues in "Rise of the Ronin": The game, recently released on Steam, suffers from severe performance problems, including stuttering, low and inconsistent frame rates, crashes, and input delays. Players report poor graphics quality even on high-end PCs.

• Steam Rating: The game currently has a "Mixed" rating on Steam, with only 44% positive reviews. Many players complain that the graphics resemble early PS4 visuals and that performance remains poor even on lower settings.

• Player Reports:

  • Massive FPS drops (e.g., from 70 to 30 FPS for no apparent reason).
  • Blurry graphics and subpar performance despite powerful hardware.
  • Positive feedback on combat mechanics, but open-world performance is heavily criticized.

• Comparison to Other PC Ports: The article highlights that poor PC ports have become increasingly common. Recent examples include Monster Hunter: Wilds, Spider-Man 2, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and The Last of Us Part 1.

• Koei Tecmo's Response: The publisher has acknowledged the issues and is working on a patch to be released "soon." In the meantime, they recommend:

  • Lowering graphical settings to "High" or "Standard."
  • Setting the FPS limit to 60, which "may" improve performance.

• Community Reactions: While some players find the performance acceptable, others mention they’ve had to "get used to" stuttering issues—a sentiment reflecting broader frustration with subpar PC ports.

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