In fairness, I'll admit to being a Roman junkie so while my preference was to be during this time period, having it 350 years prior to Caesar is close enough. Gameplay is smooth, reminds me a lot of Arkham Knight and Shadow of War, and if you're like me out can get just as much enjoyment sailing the...

I received this as a Christmas present along with Just Cause 4, which I played for an hour and haven't touched since! unlike AC Odyssey...which I have played nearly everyday since.

ASSASSIN'S CREED ODYSSEY is a big risk. Not financially - they always seem to be sure money makers - but creatively. While Ubisoft claims the gap between Syndicate and Origins had been planned, that hiatus coincidentally helped stave off the burnout inherent to an annual series.

Fantastic story with memorable; well-animated characters; A huge; wonderfully crafted; colorful rendition of Ancient Greece; Lovely soundtrack that fits the period; Exploration Mode is a great idea that should be improved upon

Combat is mashy and is often forced upon the player; Aggressive level-gating forces that player to grind; Tags

The most expansive Assassin's Creed yet recreates Ancient Greece in all its glory but can a game be too big for its own good

Gorgeous scenery and massive open world map; More interesting story and characters than usual and new features like conquest battles and lieutenants work well; Mountains of content

The game often seems far too big for its own good, with a leaden pace and repetition that wouldn't have been so obvious if the game weren't so long; Mediocre combat and stealth; The usual bugs

The previous game may have been entitled Origins , but this instalment travels far further into history. Origins was set around 40 B.C., but this goes all the way back to the Peloponnesian War, circa 400 B.C.

Bought this as a gift for an experienced gamer, who has told me that, in their opinion, this has to be one of the best games ever! Quite a statement! Firstly a few minor niggles though.

Just a year on from the major action RPG overhaul of Assassin's Creed Origins, you'd be forgiven for expecting Assassin's Creed Odyssey to simply retread the same ground. It's building on those ideas, certainly, but with the introduction of dialogue choices and a branching story, a choice between...

Visually stunning; Story choices add more depth; Faster combat; Skills make combat feel more dynamic; Piracy on the high seas; Climbing on the penis of a giant Greek statue

It might actually be; Numerous loading times and other technical issues; Voice acting weirdness; A bit repetitive

Many mythological traditions involve some form of demigod, an exceptional individual born from the union of a human and a deity. These heroes accomplish astounding things thanks to their divine heritage, but their mortal sides keep them from joining the ranks of true gods.

Assassin's Creed Odyssey is the most ambitious historic open-world sandbox of Ubisoft's long-running series yet; generous in content and overwhelming (in a good way) in the sheer depth of its multiple gameplay systems.

Assassin's Creed Origins was a huge triumph for Ubisoft. After releasing a game once a year (sometimes three, even) for seven years, the Assassin's Creed brand was suffering. Origins was a breath of fresh air in pretty much every aspect, and I was content with where the franchise was.

Strong Story; Greece Is Beautiful; Dynamic Gameplay; Streamlined Abilities

Conquest Battles; Slow Opening; No Codex