Assassin's Creed® Odyssey

---{ Graphics }--- ☑ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☑ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☑ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{ Game Size }--- ☐ Floppy Disk ☐ Old Fashioned ☐ Workable ☑ Big ☐ Will eat 15% of your 1TB hard drive ☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it ☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Just press 'W' ☐ Easy ☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Significant brain usage ☐ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls ---{ Story }--- ☐ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☐ Good ☑ Lovely ☐ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☐ Short ☐ Average ☑ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Price }--- ☐ It's free! ☑ Worth the price ☐ If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- ☐ Never heard of ☐ Minor bugs ☑ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☑ 9 ☐ 10

As a historical novelist and former high school English teacher with over 700 books in my home devoted to ancient Greek literature, history and culture I had to try this game. I should mention that I am pushing 60 years old and although I like strategy games like Creative Assembly’s Rome II, I’m not a fan of ‘gopher’ games that make you run around collecting items, rescuing damsels in distress, delivering messages, and murdering politicians to level your character. The whole premises seems rather tedious and unimaginative. So right from the start I expected to hate Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. Combine that with the fact that I’d never played an Assassin’s Creed game before, and I am not the most nimble finger clicker, I was prepared to spend a good portion of my playing time getting my head lopped off. None of that happened. Well, yeah, there is a pretty steep learning curve here. I did spend a lot of my initial hours zigging when I should have been zagging, and with my opponent’s spear in my head, but I stuck with it and eventually even an old poop like me was able to figure out the mechanics. What kept me going was the sheer majesty of the game and the beauty of the surroundings. I’ve been to Athens, Sparta, Argos, Mycenae, Delos, Aegina, Hydra, Crete, Melos (now Santorini), and dozens of other locales on the campaign map multiple times. I’ve walked around the ruins at Delphi, strolled the docks of Piraeus and walked through valley of Laconia for research for my books. I wanted to see these places at they might have looked 2,500 years ago and that for me is the true joy of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. The team at Ubisoft deserves a lot of credit. They did their homework. Sure, you’d expect to see historical figures like Pericles, Socrates, Alcibiades and Archidamas in a game about the Peloponnesian War. But that anyone outside of academia even knows who Brasidas, Aspasia, Herodotus and Pausanias were, is impressive. Kudos to you. I’m probably an oddball gamer because I was not motivated by stabbing people in the back to gain levels and steal loot. The entire idea of stabbing people in the back goes against the grain of the Greek ethos of ‘kleos’ or honor. What kept me going was the desire to see more of the world that Ubisoft created. I wanted to visit the Athenian Acropolis and see the Propylaea, Erechtheion and Parthenon as they were shiny and new, instead of in piles of rubble. I wanted to gaze up at Phidias' statue of Zeus in Olympus (one of the wonders of the ancient Greek world that no longer exists), speak to the Pythia at the temple of Delphi, and see the five villages of Sparta as they might have looked. Getting to walk the streets of Athens, Argos and Elis was like taking a trip back in time. Magical. Okay, the game isn’t perfect. The pronunciation of common names like Pericles and Socrates and the character’s accents were maddening. I can only guess that Ubisoft believes we’ve Americanized the real pronunciations, or at least I hope that’s what they were thinking. Ultimately it’s a minor annoyance. The hoplite battles were a major disappointment. The Greeks fought in a phalanx formation. Shoulder to shoulder. Shield to shield. The battles here are a 300 movie style free for all. Oh well, guess you can’t have everything. Also I could not fathom how Alexios and Kassandra could be descended from Leonidas, but have no connection to the Agiad royal family. By rights they should have been Pausanias’ cousins, but they’re not. I don’t know who they are. The whole Pythagoras-is-my-father thing is rather bizarre and makes no sense at all. I won’t go off the charts here listing the historical inaccuracies that drove me batsh!t crazy, as it serves no purpose. Suffice it to say that I enjoyed the game. If you ever wanted to unravel the labyrinth of the minotaur beneath King Minos palace at Knossos, get drunk and sing songs with Socrates at an Athenian symposium, feel the Aegean Sea roll beneath your feet on the deck of a trireme, or stare out in wonder at the lights twinkling over Attica at twilight, try this game. You won’t be disappointed.

Absolutely beautiful game! Easily one of the best in the whole Assassin’s Creed franchise and a standout in this trilogy. I loved every second of it.

I'm a casual gamer, I work full time. I have other things I have to do, and other hobbies. So 30 hours lost thanks to Ubisoft Connect failing to sync is a heavy loss for me. I have enough trouble with Steam cloud saving, now I have to worry about every publisher and their little crappy and completely unnecessary launcher, through an already well established game launcher that dominates the market and has its fair share of issues. Like whether or not I own this damn game on Steam or Ubishit!?

A warning for Steam Deck users: DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. In fact, in my opinion everyone that uses Steam should boycott Ubisoft full stop until they fix their hostile third party software issues on all Steam games. I bought this game months ago and finally got around to installing it, and it's well nigh impossible to run on the steam deck because of Ubisoft's third party software layer. Hours spent futzing around, looking up workarounds online and trying to run Ubisoft Connect manually have been fruitless. At this point, I'm so frustrated that I don't even want to play it anymore. And the worst part is, I can't even get a refund from Steam since it's been more than 2 weeks since I bought it. 0 stars, boycott Ubisoft for their hostile business practices and do not buy this game.

While it's hard to beat the Ezio trilogy I've got to say that this is my favourite AC game. The story, mechanics, visuals, music, DLC's etc. are all fantastic. Despite it being absolutely enormous I've replayed it numerous times. Highly recommended.

Hands down one of the best investments i have done, if you are thinking about getting a assassin/warrior type game this is the game to play. Great story good PvE beautiful landscape

one of the best games i've ever played. a visually epic masterpiece. if you love history and beautiful environments, this game is perfect for you. i recommend it!!!

This is the first Assassin's Creed game that i have ever played so it was a completely new experience to me since i don't usually play games like this. Honestly i really liked everything - from the graphics, to the abilites and story. I found the main story to be interesting and so i even bought the season pass and i don't regret it at all. Although for me it was a bit of too much exploration i still enjoyed it, even getting all the trophies was fun. However, i must admit that the Fate of Atlantis dlc was a bit confusing story-wise but broadly speaking, it was decent. One thing i disliked about the game is that the DLCs are required for 100% achievement completion so it obligates people to buy them. Overall, it was quite a good - and long - experience and i am looking forward to trying more AC games in the future

This is my first Assassin's Creed game since ACIII. For all those years, I had absolutely no desire to return to this franchise, as I was unimpressed by previous releases. But Odyssey? It's an incredible game to get back into the series with. I'm 68 hours in and there's still so much more to do. I am having a blast!

SUCH AN AMAZING GAME 10/10. Good storyline, combat gets boring every once in a while but i forgive it cuz of soo many different weapons and build styles you can make. DLC was kinda out there but overall not too bad. Loved the massive open world map also the fact that u can get different endings based on your choices is a nice touch. 10/10 would recommend :)))

Graphics, story, fighting etc is pretty good but the movement is slightly clunky for an Assassin's Creed game.

7/10. The level grinding was awful, and the story was just okay. Definitely worth picking up on sale, but you’ll likely get bored of the leveling system since most side quests aren’t that great , though a few stand out. In my opinion, Origins had a better story.

Best game I have ever played. I am biased though as I have a deep love for greek mythology. 10/10 would recommend.

M*laka! - Only Greek word I now know xD I have mixed feelings about Assassin's Creed Odysee. If you love Greek Mythology it is a must play, but if you came for the classic AC experience you will probably be dissapointed. The Good Things for me are the Combat System, it just feels so good to slaughter hordes of enemies with your cool abilities. In addition to that the various mythical monsters and the fact that you can visit so many historical locations make the game interessting to explore. The Mercenary System is in my opinion also really fun but could also be annoying for some. Graphics and Performance were also really good in my experience. AC Odysee offers so many features but in my opinion they really lack depth and the game often feels really shallow. Further more altough the open world is nicely detailed an beautiful, it is too often copypasted. You rarely stumble upon interesting locations because often it is just the same. But the worst part in my opnion is the rather weak sidequest and the shallow main story. Sure there are some good quests but they are rather the exception and not the norm and many characters are simply too forgettable. This game could have been so amazing if it weren't another generic ubisoft open-world game. Many things in this game feel like they are dragging on forever and many quests are just fetch quests... If you really love Greek Mythology like me, I would still recommend this game but if you came for deep rpg with interessting story and characters go play other games. 6.5/10

Probably one of the best Open World I have played. The map is massive and you can spend so much time exploring everything. The story line is super interesting and you can really see how your character develops throughout the game. The amount of different ways to play this game makes it even more worth playing. In addition getting the gold version enables you to add two more story lines to the game, which adds so much more lore and adventure. Lastly I want to mention the historic aspect of the game which makes it even more interesting as you can experience parts of the conflict between Sparta and Athens.

The reviews fail to reflect that the game has horizontal black bars even in full screen and borderless mode. This significantly ruins the gameplay experience. Instead of highlighting this issue explicitly, or offering a workaround or patch, Steam support responds to my refund request by telling me to tell me to check reviews prior to purchasing. Hence I thought I would offer that review for the Steam community so that you know what kind of gaslighting is under way here .

lazy game, story is moving way too fast for such a large map, and if it is not moving fast it is moving zig zag patterns without any set movements. Story: as mentioned it was fast or just out of nowhere, the characters expression was non and the dialogues were even worse. Gameplay: It was fine i guess??? a C- tier of gameplays. I really dont see why they could not continue on with the Connor, Shay and Arnos story and had to make this game, if it was a game without the assassins creed logo it would be great sure yea, but this is what we get from a company that forgotten about its roots.

70yr old bro didn't wanna sleep with his hag so he paid me to cuck him Also haven't played the game yet but it looks fun

The game itself might be passable, but Ubisoft Connect is an absolute disaster that makes this purchase completely worthless. This broken, garbage launcher constantly fails to connect, leaving you staring at error messages instead of playing the game you actually paid money for. My internet works perfectly fine for everything else, but this piece of junk software can't maintain a basic connection to save its life. Don't waste your money on this broken mess. Ubisoft has proven they care more about cramming their terrible launcher down your throat than delivering a functional product. Save yourself the headache and buy literally anything else - at least then you'll actually be able to play what you paid for instead of troubleshooting Ubisoft's incompetent infrastructure.

My favorite assassins creed game, an awesome rpg, great sidequest variety, 10/10 for me, never gets boring

incredible game, fun to play, not too hard or too easy, balanced game

Its my first game to play of AC Franchise....I loved it so much. Its a great game for those who loved adventuring and exploring. Great cinematics and you can revise and make new plans to clear the same mission a different way. Choices can alter the outcome of the mission so you can get a lot of story telling.

I love story games and it is a great story game. There were many plot twists. The cutscenes are like random TV show interactions and are funny. I loved skyrim and have played a ton of hours on that, this game is similar by way of the quests and open world. there is not as many parkour movements, but that didn't matter to me since I liked the story.

Awesome content and story. Superb gameplay.

This was the first Assassins Creed game that I ever played and it was pretty okay. Personally, I think the Greek setting is pretty cool and quite immersive in some way.

The best Assassins creed game to come out thus far. 10/10 RPG. On par with the Witcher 3. Been wanting to use a first civilization artifact since the first Assassins Creed game. Made a gamers dream come true.

Great game similar with Origins but with more upgrades and quite challenging even on easy

Great depiction of ancient Greece. Gameplay and storyline also interesting apart from the modern day arc.

Good Open World game. Fun overall, Interesting written characters, Nice difficulty, Beautiful world. Just don't expect normal Assassin's Creed games. 10/10 will smack Alkibiades.

The main story was amazing, the characters are engaging and fun. The game play was fantastic, all of the abilities make for some really interesting combos. Where it lost me was the atlantis dlc, it just felt like bloat. the characters were well done and all but the story was just meh.

fun open world and mechanics

Game is amazing I don't care what anyone else says its up there with Origins, combat is so sick and reminds me of movie fighting movements, the map its self is so pretty, the characters and detail is just lovely and it has a great story depending on which Character you choose. Another big thing is that you can make your own style story which ups the game. If your someone who loves Greek History like myself I would 100% RECOMMEND this game for you, Its just perfect, the assassination animations is just so cool and it feels like your in a movie. I just started this game and I am already loving it as I did for Origins. RECOMMEND!

my fav game its overly hated on because its styled more towards an rpg game rather than your typical stealthy assassins creed game

I really enjoyed Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. The moment I got my own ship after finishing the first episode, I was shocked—in a good way. It instantly reminded me of Black Flag, one of my favorite AC games. Sailing, naval combat, and commanding a crew brought back all that nostalgia. The story is engaging, the world is beautiful, and the freedom to explore and choose your path makes it a truly epic adventure. If you loved Black Flag, you’ll feel right at home here. not finished the game yet tho, will get more hours and hours in this game 10/10

great game, provide amazing expirience through the story

Pretty great. But do yourself a favor and skip everything with Layla Hassan.

Yes I love it it has an very good story and also i'm an Assassin's Creed fan this is the best game ever they have such a good job but i have never tried Shadows but i'll get it have tried Mirage that one was good but this game is Better in my opinon for sure. Already played like 57h This game is an high recommendation for all who likes exploring and such and big weapons

I know this is not a "true" Assassin's Creed game, which is alright. But -despite of its flaws- it is one of the best game I've played. (Currently starting my 3rd playthrough)

I was just coming off Ghost of Tsushima so the controls felt very clunky to me. Once I got used to them (after the tutorial) things were fine. I'm enjoying the game and can even play it on normal difficulty without wanting to rage quit....well almost wanted to learning the naval battle mechanics. Once you realize you can brace yourself against their attacks its not so bad. The one down side is constantly being chased by mercenaries. I def recommend just paying the bounties and getting them off your back. I'm level 20 and deep in the story and even enjoy running all the side quest. Def going to look to play others in the franchise. This was my 1st Assassin's Creed.

Very different to the original Assassin's creed with completely new characters and new game play. This game feels more like an adventure RPG with very little stealth and "assassinating." I very much like this new style of Assassin's Creed, but this definitely feels like a different game with the Assassin's Creed branding. The best part of the game is the environment and exploration, you can easily forget what the main quest is and spend so much time like I have without completing the main quest. There are some quests that are very good, complex, and morally challenging, but there's also plenty of "deliver this for me," or "Kill this person for me." The worst part of this game is the closed in game shop and *expensive* upgrades using in game currency. If you want to keep the gear you like up to your level, it's going to be 20K "drachmae" every so often *per* piece. If you want to upgrade your ship to the max, it's **200K** per upgrade near the end. I'm currently level 65 after 100+ hours and I get 2 - 3K per quest completed lol. It will take 100 of these quests to afford *1* of the final ship upgrades. The only way I've found to make okay money is selling the plenty of gear you can get, but even then you will not be able to complete the final upgrades on your ship or afford your gear at the end game without sinking a lot more time. I'll have fun completing the story and playing the game, but I'm not going to grind 200K per upgrade to complete my ship.

It's not an AC game. If you are an AC fan looking for an AC game, look elsewhere.

To me, this is the best AC game since the good ol days. I love ac black flag but man, too many following mission, Now this one more like the witcher 3, you are free to do anything & anywhere you like. Story are okay, not the best, graphic is good

Origins was almost ubiquitously better, but this was not so bad either.

Very very grindy game but I'm fine with that. A little bugs still but not a big deal. Ship fights are terrible in my opinion. The game is generated over and over the same terrain but its Ubisoft its till good for them :D. Don't deserve the full price but if its no sale just buy it. Dont byu the dlc insta beacuse you need at least 50 hours to complete the main game and you might get bored after finishing it like I did and did not finished the dlc

Odyssey is probably the most honest of the AC games, its title promises an Odyssey and delivers nothing short of that, something that looks and feels like an actual Odyssey throughout ancient greece as you search for your family and the circumstances of your birth. This is a real time sink, something you can play at the end of a long day and relax with. I don't recommend no-lifing this one, take your time, play a few quests after work/school, play other games in the interim, etc etc. Its a massive game, one of Ubisoft's biggest and you could easily be burnt out from it.

A fantastic game to get lost in time. I highly recommend completing the both DLC packages as they gave me about 15-20 extra hours of gameplay.

Good Story, Well made RPG Mechanics, Immersive gameplay, quests have actual depth to them and game has fun combat. World is a little too big for my tastes, repetitive enemy camps on the map so somewhat bloated but still enjoyable exploration.

very immersive for someone who likes ancient mythology, misses a few things but over all would recommend

This is Sparta! ... i wish this games (Origins, Odyssey, Valhalla) was there own series instead of AC