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So far, I'm not loving: Rise of the Ronin (Hands-on Impressions)

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4-5 hours in, Rise of the Ronin feels like Team Ninja attempting to ape better games, rather than deliver something unique that plays to Team Ninja's strengths. I'm hopeful that my opinion will change, but so far Rise of the Ronin isn't hitting quite like I had hoped it would.
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