Let's be clear about what this is: a pre-order bonus DLC, not a standalone expansion. You are getting three cosmetic-adjacent items and four combat styles to fold into Rise of the Ronin's already sprawling moveset library. If you have not played the base game yet, know that you are looking at a Team Ninja-style action RPG set in late-Edo-period Japan, where the combat is built around stance-switching, blade-clashing parries called Ki Flux counters, and a deep weapon-style system that rewards players who put in the hours to master each discipline. The Iga Ninja's Armour Set and matching Katana slot into that ecosystem as early-game gear with a thematic lean toward light, mobile builds. The four combat styles are the more interesting piece, potentially opening up playstyle routes before you would normally unlock them through progression. The base game itself sits at a mixed reception on Steam, pulling a 63% positive rating and a 73 on Metacritic, which tracks with the general consensus: Rise of the Ronin is a competent, often enjoyable open-world action RPG that stumbles on technical performance and a forgettable open-world checklist structure. The writing has its moments, especially around the historical figures you recruit as companions, but the side content leans heavily on the kind of padding that makes me reach for my tea and sigh. The combat, though, is genuinely good once it clicks. Stance-breaking, the Counterspark parry system, and the sheer variety of weapon classes give it real depth that holds up past the first act. As a DLC listing on its own terms, this is nearly impossible to evaluate fairly. It exists to reward people who committed to a purchase early. The armour set is not game-changing, and the katana will be outscaled quickly on any difficulty above the baseline. The combat styles are the only piece with meaningful longevity, and their value depends entirely on which four styles are included and how they interact with your chosen build. If you are someone who rerolls characters to test different weapon pairings, that is genuinely appealing. If you play one style start to finish, you may barely notice the DLC was there. For anyone who already owns the base game and is deciding whether to grab this separately, weigh it against how much you care about the ninja aesthetic and early build flexibility. It is a thin package, but it is also clearly priced as a bonus rather than a content drop. Worth having if it comes bundled; harder to justify as a deliberate standalone purchase. Monika, Scout Team