Hot Take: Rise of the Ronin is Team Ninja's best game
People talk about Nioh 3 being Team Ninja's magnum opus, and I love the Nioh games, but they're not the whole package. Rise of the Ronin was the more well-rounded experience, especially when it comes to the world and story. The combat is excellent - I've never felt like reading body language is so important and well-done as a combat mechanic. It really makes you feel like a samurai. And it can be quite challenging at times, especially on the higher difficulties.