Apotheon

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 208 Ratings

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  1. Underpants158
    Feb 10, 2015
    7
    Frustrating but compelling. The melee weapons all have different attack speeds and length and require you to be a certain distance in order to land an attack. If you are too far away you miss. If you are too close you miss. This certainly makes up for a great deal of the challenge (being to close to hit an enemy) and causes a lot of yelling things like "come on!" and "wtf? srsly?" The bowFrustrating but compelling. The melee weapons all have different attack speeds and length and require you to be a certain distance in order to land an attack. If you are too far away you miss. If you are too close you miss. This certainly makes up for a great deal of the challenge (being to close to hit an enemy) and causes a lot of yelling things like "come on!" and "wtf? srsly?" The bow n arrow is aimed by your right analog stick but the aiming is so finnicky and will reset if you dont hold the stick at the same angle which also leads to yelling. But you know what? I really didn't die because of any of these things and I plyed to the end and enjoyed myself. The story is compelling, the art design is unique to say the least and beautiful to say the most, and the ending is damn satisfying.… Expand
  2. Escafoides
    Feb 15, 2015
    5
    Apotheon is not a innovative game, they are selling you it like that but we have seen games like this in the past, the Super Metroid/Guacamelee gameplay is not new either, It is well known for us. Also the Pc port is really bad, it was not made for mouse and keyboard specially the changing-weapons mechanic.
    In addition to that, In the Steam description of the game appears to accept all    Apotheon is not a innovative game, they are selling you it like that but we have seen games like this in the past, the Super Metroid/Guacamelee gameplay is not new either, It is well known for us. Also the Pc port is really bad, it was not made for mouse and keyboard specially the changing-weapons mechanic.
    In addition to that, In the Steam description of the game appears to accept all kind of USB game-pads, but that's not true because I tried it with 3 different game-pads (including one I specifically bought for it) and they didn't work.
    Hey but it worked with the official ones, so they could changed that to "It works with the official gamepads AKA xbox/PSX).
    So what does Apotheon special?
    Nothing though its Greek-pottery painting ambient, that is sure a thing to point out.    … Expand
  3. Maddutchboy70
    Feb 11, 2015
    9
    A surprising little indie title that takes its inspiration from classic Greek wall sketches,infused with all the mythological lore of ancient Greece.its a pleasant Metroid-vania homage that doesn't grate on the player and is a joy to play.although cycling through weapons and items can become a bit cumbersome with a sliding tree drop down menu when the action onscreen gets especiallyA surprising little indie title that takes its inspiration from classic Greek wall sketches,infused with all the mythological lore of ancient Greece.its a pleasant Metroid-vania homage that doesn't grate on the player and is a joy to play.although cycling through weapons and items can become a bit cumbersome with a sliding tree drop down menu when the action onscreen gets especially intense.overall I highly recommend it for any and all looking for a good side scrolling distraction this February.… Expand
  4. Sideline
    May 24, 2015
    9
    Best gaming experience I've had in a while. The graphics are beautiful and really reflect the ancient Greece art style. The music is just divine and fits well with the art and level design, you will probably want to buy the DLC to get the soundtrack. The gameplay is really fun, you get to use a lot of different melee and ranged weapons that require different tactics. The combatBest gaming experience I've had in a while. The graphics are beautiful and really reflect the ancient Greece art style. The music is just divine and fits well with the art and level design, you will probably want to buy the DLC to get the soundtrack. The gameplay is really fun, you get to use a lot of different melee and ranged weapons that require different tactics. The combat mechanics are well made and the boss battles are epic. The game gives you a good challenge without being frustrating - even if you choose champion difficulty. There are quite a few secrets to find in the different maps giving the game some replay value.
    The voice acting could have been a little better but still fits well in the context of the game.
    This is a great setting for a video game with a great story and a must for any fan of Greek mythology.    … Expand
  5. virgilivs
    Oct 6, 2021
    4
    As everybody pointed out, the main problem is how clunky it feels to govern your character. The gameplay bored me after a couple of hours, mostly spent fighting endless waves of enemies. Dodge, attack, dodge, you're facing the wrong way, roll, block, roll, weapon is broken, roll, attack, roll, repeat.

    The music didn't stand out particularly and the same goes for those visuals everybody    As everybody pointed out, the main problem is how clunky it feels to govern your character. The gameplay bored me after a couple of hours, mostly spent fighting endless waves of enemies. Dodge, attack, dodge, you're facing the wrong way, roll, block, roll, weapon is broken, roll, attack, roll, repeat.

    The music didn't stand out particularly and the same goes for those visuals everybody seems to be praising. There's nothing crazy about the art style, it's different than what you normally see, yes, but it also gets really bland after a few hours in.

    The one good thing I found about this is that it gets you into mythology...but then can't you just open a book and read about mythology yourself, or...watch a documentary?

    Unless it's free and you have nothing else to play, I'd say skip this.    … Expand
  6. unclomz
    Apr 23, 2015
    9
    A very fun game. I personally enjoy 2-d titles a lot it is a real gem of a game. Its length could be better and the random dudes walking around with sudden erections are weird but so were the times then all in all a good game
  7. potatowarrior
    Feb 3, 2015
    9
    I've actually never made a review in this website yet, but after playing this I had the need. This game is incredible, it's really really fun, the art style is unique and very pretty. I strongly recommend it for people who like 2D beat 'em up´s and greek mythology
  8. captainmartin
    Feb 4, 2015
    10
    If you re fond of game old SNES classics like Castlevania old Metroid you will be extremely pleased with this game. Apotheon offers good balance of engaging story, platforming, fighting and puzzles all wrapped up in breathtaking art style inspired by Ancient Greek pottery. Despite the fact that it was developed by small studio, Apotheon has great production values including polishedIf you re fond of game old SNES classics like Castlevania old Metroid you will be extremely pleased with this game. Apotheon offers good balance of engaging story, platforming, fighting and puzzles all wrapped up in breathtaking art style inspired by Ancient Greek pottery. Despite the fact that it was developed by small studio, Apotheon has great production values including polished gameplay, amazing soundtrack and AAA quality of voice acting. Single player offers about 10 hours of gameplay and based on difficulty I dare to say that both hardcore and more casual player will be satisfied! Plus - You can still try to compete in multiplayer with your friends!… Expand
  9. Israelhands
    Feb 5, 2015
    10
    Easily one of the best indie games I've ever played. The story makes you feel like a hero, the graphics and music create the amazing, deep ambiance. And the most important: killing is so much fun, there is nothing like javelin headshots. One tiny change I would make - let the player go back after final to complete all of the side quests. I hope for more games set in that world, and I meanEasily one of the best indie games I've ever played. The story makes you feel like a hero, the graphics and music create the amazing, deep ambiance. And the most important: killing is so much fun, there is nothing like javelin headshots. One tiny change I would make - let the player go back after final to complete all of the side quests. I hope for more games set in that world, and I mean Apotheon 2.… Expand
  10. Defner
    Feb 9, 2015
    8
    Very good game!

    +Nice combat system (it remind me online game "Arcane : The armor collector") +The ingenious and well-designed graphic +Quite a lot of weapons and armors, items +Good music +Crafting system +Greek Mythology -Local game need two controllers -I think there could be more weapons -Only english language I bet it in 9 hours. If you like greek mythology and action    Very good game!

    +Nice combat system (it remind me online game "Arcane : The armor collector")
    +The ingenious and well-designed graphic
    +Quite a lot of weapons and armors, items
    +Good music
    +Crafting system
    +Greek Mythology

    -Local game need two controllers
    -I think there could be more weapons
    -Only english language

    I bet it in 9 hours. If you like greek mythology and action platform game, you will like it!    … Expand
  11. JamesReicosky
    Feb 4, 2015
    9
    My initial worries that this game would be all style with no substance melted away as I got wrapped up in it's surprisingly entertaining combat, puzzles, and platforming. A great title that wasn't even on my radar, but it's definitely a must-play for fans of Greek mythology and/or Metroidvania style platformers.
  12. gflorez
    Feb 3, 2015
    10
    An atemporal masterpiece. A must-buy for people who like greek mythological settings and action plattformers. The best thing about the game is its unique artistic design, taking it also has a great soundtrack and a fun gameplay mechanics.
  13. Firemind
    Feb 4, 2015
    8
    A Metroidvania-like game with a pretty nice art-style, good combat and a (so far) nice story. There's a bit of crafting, a lot of fighting and quite some diversity when it comes to weapons and how they change the play style. So far I would say 8/10, the score could improve if I'm more into the game.
  14. FlyingDancer
    Feb 5, 2015
    10
    Excellent art style and soundtrack, and a story really faithful and consistent with Greek mythology. People will tell you that this is all done before, but no, usually games and movies with similar source of inspiration will completely ruin the original material. Apotheon surprisingly respects the myths and the personas of deities and other mythological characters and creatures.And theExcellent art style and soundtrack, and a story really faithful and consistent with Greek mythology. People will tell you that this is all done before, but no, usually games and movies with similar source of inspiration will completely ruin the original material. Apotheon surprisingly respects the myths and the personas of deities and other mythological characters and creatures.And the result is pretty fantastic.
    Platforming is solid and easy, with context sensitive features that help out climbing ledges. Combat is very fun once you get used to the controls. Every weapon is a throwable, and you can also throw rocks and explosive jars to enemies. Boss fights feel unique and well thought out and the various areas for each God offer wide diversity and keep the game interesting.
    The main campaign also feels huge, and there is also a cool local vs mode, but you will need two controllers to enjoy the latter one.    … Expand
  15. 7120
    Feb 4, 2015
    10
    (+) Beautiful music, great artwork, bloody combat, Greek mythology,... (I need more characters so let me fill it.....................................)
  16. VonSeux
    Feb 5, 2015
    4
    How strange, everything on this game feels AVERAGE to me, animations are too simple, everything floats on a weird way and the story is nothing interesting. It pluzzes me how the latest Shantae, a fully fleshed 2D metroid-esque game with so much care and polishing put into and actually good level design has worst review than this glitchy mess. I guess people got over-excited with theHow strange, everything on this game feels AVERAGE to me, animations are too simple, everything floats on a weird way and the story is nothing interesting. It pluzzes me how the latest Shantae, a fully fleshed 2D metroid-esque game with so much care and polishing put into and actually good level design has worst review than this glitchy mess. I guess people got over-excited with the "original" graphics, but the recticule all over the game gets annoying fast. It's like a mobile game with a few more content than expected from a free-to-play game.… Expand
  17. rodericrinehart
    Feb 7, 2015
    7
    Had a good amount of fun with this Metroidvania. Nice art style, enough variety to keep you entertained and interested. Getting it for free on Playstation Plus was just gravy.
  18. andishdi
    Feb 9, 2015
    8
    Very good so far but... It does crash on awful lot (twice within the space of an hour yesterday) and it's taken me a while to get used to how small the text and symbols are for the on-screen inventory - in this respect it feels exactly like a PC port with the incorrect screen resolutions carried over.

    The game itself is good fun, I wish the difficultly was a little more forgiving early    Very good so far but... It does crash on awful lot (twice within the space of an hour yesterday) and it's taken me a while to get used to how small the text and symbols are for the on-screen inventory - in this respect it feels exactly like a PC port with the incorrect screen resolutions carried over.

    The game itself is good fun, I wish the difficultly was a little more forgiving early on (leading to me turning the difficulty back down but now I'm walking all over it...) and the game's beautiful look very quickly plays second fiddle to the gameplay, exploring and combat on offer.

    Very much worth playing, but potentially go in with slightly more tempered expectations than the 9-10/10s lead you to think.    … Expand
  19. Selvaganapathy
    Feb 4, 2015
    7
    Hey, You Really would love this game if you are a RPG lover.The only bad thing I found in this game is that The whole gameplay is based on Mouse movements,It is hard to navigate using mouse.Anyway the Game is Nice.
  20. 12spageipriya
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    Apotheon is a heroic action game set within the vibrant world of Ancient Greek Mythology. Ascend Mount Olympus, wrestle the divine powers from the Pantheon of Gods, and save mankind.
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  21. Infernua
    Mar 18, 2015
    9
    Not bad for an indie, a bit challenging as well. Love the whole Greek myth mix, reminds me of the games I used to play as a kid in the 80's :) Good little game.
  22. zombiehampster
    Mar 19, 2015
    10
    I have been waiting anxiously for Apotheon since I first saw screenshots about a year or two ago of the unique art direction, triggering child-hood flashbacks of playing Castlevania II: Simons Quest for hours upon hours. Now being a huge fan of Greek history/civilization, I was very interested to see something that wasn’t exactly like the usual take on that time period/civilization, butI have been waiting anxiously for Apotheon since I first saw screenshots about a year or two ago of the unique art direction, triggering child-hood flashbacks of playing Castlevania II: Simons Quest for hours upon hours. Now being a huge fan of Greek history/civilization, I was very interested to see something that wasn’t exactly like the usual take on that time period/civilization, but had to force myself to not think about it too much as the wait began. Fast forward to today and having played through around 5 hours of Apotheon, I have to say the game has impressed me very much so far.

    I absolutely love the visuals and little details within the game, which is heavily based on the art seen on ancient Greek pottery, conveying a dream-like feel as you wander the various areas within the game. The color scheme used for each area is very interesting, often going for a monochromatic look for many (if not all, as I have not completed the game as of yet) areas of the world, which gives the game a very nice and consistent look, yet each area within the game still feels distinct.

    The character and creature renderings are very well done and highly stylized, and while I myself love it, it may not appeal to those who like a less stylized feel. That being said, I feel that the rendering of the animals, humans, creatures, and gods are spot on and doesn’t go overboard with excessive details (understandable given the style of ancient Greek art) giving everything a nice and streamlined look, while maintaining the little flourishes here and there where it counts (like the lines that adorn the body of elk/deer/hind/whatever they’re called).

    The combat system is actually pretty simplified, yet interesting, with different types of swings/thrusts being at your disposal (depending on the position of the mouse), with much of combat being about timing, movement, and matching up weapons that are better suited to the current fight to give you the most advantage.

    The world of Apotheon is a destructible one, so don’t get too attached to your weapons or shields as they will eventually wear down and break.. This rule also extends to the objects that inhabit the game world, with many being able to be destroyed with possible spoils to be looted.

    The game is surprisingly visceral as well, which I didn’t really expect, showing spurts of blood when you strike a creature/person, while a mortally wounded enemy will cough and choke and gurgle as they lay dying.

    Musically, the score is beautiful, although it does hit the wailing woman trope a lot and it knows when to add an exclamation point to a scene and when to linger in the background, adding more wonder/tension to exploration and combat, respectively.

    All this is well and good, but probably the thing I love the most about Apotheon is the lack of constraint in the way you approach the game, which is more of a sandbox than anything else. Of course its not completely open world like Oblivion or Skyrim, but its open enough to allow me to explore the world at my leisure and really communicates the feel (or illusion) of freedom very well as you wander about, as well as a sense of wonder as you uncover new areas or secrets.

    Within this open world, animals wander and flee from you, citizens go about their (although limited) business, while friends and enemies populate the wilds and are always spawning, giving the game a sometimes frantic pace. In this, resource management is key, as is keeping a nice healthy stock of weapons and supplies.

    It’s not a perfect game, make no mistake in that, as it does have some issues with the controls (at least getting used to using the mouse to aim) that take some time to get acclimated to. Difficulty seems to be above average (or I could be wandering around where I shouldn’t be…) and it does feel like I’m fighting for my life sometimes, which keeps the pressure on and provides a healthy amount of tension.

    I have to say I am biased about Apotheon, in the sense that it is a game that happens to have the features I most appreciate in a game, any game, but I also feel that it is a strong title overall, but is probably not for everyone. If you love Greek mythology and history, or if you’re a fan of open world action/platformers/rpgs that don’t really hold your hand, you’ll love this game. I had some very cautious expectations of this title before release and have not been disappointed yet.    … Expand
  23. Matseb2611
    Apr 25, 2015
    9
    I was charmed to try the game by its unique art style that resembles Ancient Greek vase decorations, and I was glad to have tried the game. It's not just an artsy indie game, and the more you play the better it gets.

    The game takes place almost entirely on Mt Olympus, and has you visit different areas. There are 2 main hub locations (Agora and Acropolis), and each one contains doorways    I was charmed to try the game by its unique art style that resembles Ancient Greek vase decorations, and I was glad to have tried the game. It's not just an artsy indie game, and the more you play the better it gets.

    The game takes place almost entirely on Mt Olympus, and has you visit different areas. There are 2 main hub locations (Agora and Acropolis), and each one contains doorways to a number of other areas. Some of these areas belong to a specific deity, whilst others are just bonus locations. Most of the game's story involves you simply undertaking tasks for each Olympian deity and eventually confronting them one way or another.

    This is not just a simple 2D platformer. The game has quite an open world and really knows how to reward exploration. There are tonnes of optional areas and hidden secrets, and a huge variety of weapons to collect, many of which are uniques. There's always some delicious surprise around a corner or behind a breakable wall. The gameplay is very reminiscent of the Metroid style games, so if you've ever enjoyed those, you should have a fun time with Apotheon as well.

    Despite the enormous amount of fun I've had, I've also come across a lot of frustration, which was somewhat disappointing. As some people already pointed out, the combat, although fun and enjoyable, can be a bit tricky and awkward at times, because you have to time your swings really well. Not much of a problem most of the time, but it can be a nightmare when fighting fast moving enemies that either jump at you or fly around.

    There were some parts of the game where frustration came mostly from controls, such as trying to quickly outclimb the fast-rising flames of river Phlegethon, but most times it was in the boss fights. Although some bosses were a fun challenge, a fair few were frustrating beyond belief and involved mechanics which did not make much sense, like Diomedes being completely invulnerable unless you've thrown a jar of blood at him to stun him, or Zeus somehow being weak to his own lightning bolts, but managing to shrug off blades, clubs, and fire like they were nothing.

    Still, despite the frustrating sections, I've had a very fun playthrough. The music is also really fantastic and fits the areas perfectly. The most noteworthy one being the eerie track that plays in Hades. So for the most part, this is a really memorable and unique game. I would highly recommend you check it out if you've ever at least remotely enjoyed 2D platformers and sidescrollers.    … Expand
  24. sdgdsgsdgs
    Dec 31, 2015
    10
    Very stylish platformer. An interesting plot and lots of variety of weapons and enemies. It is worth noting an excellent and easy control of the game and beautiful unique style of game, to play this game very interesting.
  25. stop9091
    Jan 16, 2017
    7
    The art style is gorgeous. I like the way combat works; the weapons make melee interesting (although I'm somewhat skeptical about aiming).

    I didn't go far enought to judge the explorative part, but if you like melee combat (and action-oriented metroidvanias in general), you will like this game.
  26. Kostya33412
    Dec 6, 2022
    8
    The game is decent, as wonderful for a platformer. Purely GoW at minimum wages. The combat system is not bad, for the visual a separate respect.

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#83 Best PC Game of 2015

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Riot Pixels
    May 15, 2015
    50
    Apotheon looks beautiful, but it loses its charm in mere 15 minutes. The beauty can’t save the shoddy game design.
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  2. GameOver.gr
    May 1, 2015
    80
    Excellent and original visuals, well-implemented metroidvania elements, interesting mythological concept story, fast paced, varied battle and intriguing boss fights form the main assets of APOTHEON.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Apr 9, 2015
    87
    Constantly beautiful and surprising, this is a great combination of platforming, combat and atmosphere. [April 2015, p.71]
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