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IGDB rating85 / 100
Main story45.5h
Released2018
PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4

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Set in ancient Greece during the Peloponnesian War, the player takes the role of either Alexios or Kassandra, a Spartan mercenary cast out from their homeland. On a journey that spans the Greek world, they must uncover the truth about their fractured family while navigating the conflict between Athens and Sparta. Along the way, the protagonist becomes entangled with a mysterious cult operating in the shadows and discovers a connection to a civilization far older than their own. Their choices shape alliances, determine the fates of those around them, and influence how history unfolds across the Greek world.

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Spotlight on Assassin's Creed Odyssey

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A spectacular, colossal open-world RPG. Assassin's Creed Odyssey couples highly customizable skill trees and loot progression with a dynamic, real-time tracking Mercenary bounty system and seamless naval broadside battles across a stunning ancient Greece.

Assassin's Creed Odyssey is a spectacular, massive open-world RPG that expanded the franchise's new roleplaying direction into a colossal, gorgeous depiction of ancient Greece. Playing as a mercenary (Kassandra or Alexios), the gameplay features a deep, loot-focused progression: players customize armor sets, upgrade weapon tiers, and allocate points across Hunter, Warrior, and Assassin skill trees—unlocking active special abilities (like the cinematic Spartan Kick or shield-ripping moves). The primary mechanical highlight is the Mercenary system: players build notoriety by committing crimes, attracting systemically generated high-level bounty hunters who hunt you down in real-time, forcing active combat or stealth routing. Traversal is colossal, combining seamless sailing naval warfare on the Adrestia ship (recruiting lieutenants, broadside firing) with active exploration of beautiful Greek islands.

Strengths

  • Colossal, visually spectacular, and breathtakingly detailed ancient Greece world environment
  • Excellent, highly custom loot-tiered progression and active special combat skills
  • Addictive, dynamically generated Mercenary bounty system that tracks players in real-time

Caveats

  • Colossal map size triggers severe checklist fatigue and repetitive side content in late hours
  • Forced level-gating require massive side grinding to progress the main narrative

Context

Developed by Ubisoft Quebec and released in 2018. It received widespread critical acclaim, nominated for multiple Game of the Year awards, and praised globally by critics for its spectacular ancient Greece setting, gorgeous oceanic visuals, and Kassandra's stellar character performance.

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Core fitAction-Adventure › Stealth Action
Commitment45.5h main path · HLTB
Series contextAssassin's Creed · Entry 21

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