“Ryse: Sword of Damocles” Cinematic
The cinematic tells the story of Damocles, a Roman centurion who was betrayed by corrupt Roman generals and left to die on the battlefield, and then returns from the Underworld to exact his revenge.
Legend of Damocles – cinematic created for Crytek’s new IP, Ryse: Son Of Rome published by Microsoft (Xbox One).
“Legend of Damocles” is the cinematic created by Platige Image for the game “RYSE – Son of Rome” developed by Crytek.
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Director: Peter Gornstein
Producer: Michael KelleherPLATIGE IMAGE
Animation Director & Art Director: Jakub Jabłoński
Executive Producers: Piotr Sikora, Jarosław Sawko, Marcin Kobylecki
Producer: Piotr Prokop
CG Supervisors: Andrzej Sykut, Selim Sykut
Production Coordinator: Monika Paćkowska
Concept Artist: Jakub Jabłoński
Layout and Animation Artists: Bartłomiej Kik, Dominik Wawrzyniak, Michał Kaleniecki, Błażej Andrzejewski, Łukasz Burnet, Tycjan Bartuś
Character Artists: Agnieszka Strzęp, Andrzej Sykut, Marcin Klicki, Szymon Kaszuba
Lead Character TD: Mateusz Popławski
Character TD: Kamil Hepner
Matte Painter: Jakub Jabłoński
Simulation Artists: Carlos Acevedo, Piotr Suchodolski, Paweł Wilkos
Additional 3d Artists: Mateusz Gamroth, Michał Gryn, Tomasz Zaborek
Additional Concept Artists: Artur Sadłos, Michał Niewiara, Rafał Wojtunik
Lighting & Rendering Artist: Andrzej Sykut
Compositing Artist: Selim Sykut
Motion Capture Performers: Maciej Kwiatkowski, Tomasz Lewandowski
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“Ryse: Son of Rome” The Game
In “Ryse: Son of Rome,” Marius learns of Damocles’ story when his father gifts him a dagger bearing the centurion’s emblem, shortly before he and the rest of Marius’ family are slain by a group of barbarians who invade their villa. Marius sets out to avenge his family, carrying with him the Damocles dagger. The legend of Domacles will guide Marius on his journey of vengeance.
“Ryse: Sword of Domacles” Interactive Comic
Microsoft also announced a new Digital, Interactive Graphic Novel inspired by “Ryse: Son of Rome”, called “Ryse: Sword of Damocles”, which is available now online.
“Ryse: Sword of Damocles” features interactive panels which readers can use to unlock redeemable collectibles in the Xbox One game “Ryse: Son of Rome” after it launches. These collectibles provide players with in-game gold that can be used to purchase armor and weapon upgrades, and consumable, giving them an early leg up in the multiplayer aspect of the game.
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