Rise of the Argonauts

1. As3adMechalany

   Jan 11, 2009

   10

   The Reviews really ruins the expectations for the game it is a really well made game , both a great story line and great action battles. Even The Reviews really ruins the expectations for the game it is a really well made game , both a great story line and great action battles. Even though at the beginning the game gets little complicated for us to fully master it, like god powers and how to use the weapons , but when u do, u will find your self indulged in a raw action game… Expand

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2. MelG

   Jul 21, 2009

   10

   Rise is a truly epic quest with an all star cast (Most of all Metal Gear Solid series voice actors lend voices to these characters) though it Rise is a truly epic quest with an all star cast (Most of all Metal Gear Solid series voice actors lend voices to these characters) though it may have slight drawbacks with framerate issues, Rise is a stunning epic story of love and betrayal. truly an awesome experience!… Expand

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4. AriS

   Jul 19, 2009

   9

   This game comes highly recommended from a fan of Greek mythology, video games, and action RPGs. Yes, there are bugs, two of which caused me This game comes highly recommended from a fan of Greek mythology, video games, and action RPGs. Yes, there are bugs, two of which caused me to reset my XBox, but it didn't detract from the overall enjoyment of this game. Yes, there was a lot of dialog, but it was cleverly used for plot exposition and to further detail the characters; it wasn't used in lieu of gameplay; and it was done well. Very good and clever writing. Not since Jade Empire have I had that much fun with NPC dialog, and not since Mass Effect has a dialog system been that intuitive and easy to use. The idea of performing deeds and dedicating them to your gods for power-ups was done surprisingly well, and had me trying new way to gain more. The powers themselves were creative and useful. It saddens me that this game was so underappreciated: either the reviewers were expecting another combat-heavy gorefest like God of War, or they couldn't really get immersed into the game. I think that the designers' refusal to talk down to their audience may have had something to do with it. At any rate, this game will most definitely appeal to older games (30+ year olds, like me) than it would to a younger crowd, but then again, not all games can or should be MMOs. I was (and still am, in the form of DLC) hoping for more to this game: it seemed a bit too short for me. If there's ever a sequel, which I would buy, I hope they fix the bugs and extend the content.… Expand

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5. RexL.

   Jan 10, 2009

   8

   If you're a smart gamer you won't listen exclusively to critics these days. If you want a game that is bloody, action-packed and If you're a smart gamer you won't listen exclusively to critics these days. If you want a game that is bloody, action-packed and has graphics to put God of War or Gears of War to shame then this game is not for you. But if you are looking for a game with a good story, unique gameplay and different than all the rest this is the game for you. Personally, I love Greek mythology so it was easy for me to get sucked in. The system of character development through accomplishing deeds and gaining favor from the gods is unique and refreshing. Plain and simple this is an RPG with all the dialogue more action and less micromanagement. But still it is very enjoyable. Dialogue can be a bit excessive and some graphical glitches do occur but not enough to give it the low scores the critics did. Side note: The game was made using the Unreal 3 Engine and it is my experience that all games made with this even Gears of War have a texture lag so this is weak complaint.… Expand

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6. ZXSth

   Mar 15, 2023

   7

   At the time of its release, I found Rise of the Argonauts to be a perfectly serviceable game. it is pretty streamlined for an action RPG, butAt the time of its release, I found Rise of the Argonauts to be a perfectly serviceable game. it is pretty streamlined for an action RPG, but it also has some interesting elements to it - for example, your options for skills and upgrades are partly based on the responses you give in conversations, which is equal parts interesting and confining.
   
   I find that this game is generally average across the board. I don't think it fails in any one particular area, but it certainly doesn't do enough to be outstanding. It flounders by today's standards, but Rise of the Argonauts is, in short, a streamlined and linear action RPG that is fine by 2008 standards, but would likely bore the average player today.… Expand

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7. slomofojoe

   Sep 22, 2016

   6

   Ok. Short and simple.
   Graphics are pretty good.
   Character models good. Levels are very linear. No inventory or stats, but there areOk. Short and simple.
   Graphics are pretty good.
   Character models good.
   Levels are very linear.
   No inventory or stats, but there are bonuses and a few weapons.
   Sound is good.
   Combat is ok.
   There is framerate issues.
   Story is great.
   Voice acting is great.
   Decision tree is great (but no real consequnce).
   
   If you like Telltale games but want more exploration and combat. This is for you. Tons of dialogue and character building. Odd that all skills are combat based, but youll do more talking than combat. And i mean that. Much more dialogue than anythimg else, but i enjoyed the game cause im a sucker for story. And it looks nice.
   
   6.5/7… Expand

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8. cuahe.

   Apr 2, 2009

   1

   Wow, did amateurs designers and producers with AAA artists make this game? Another game yet again with great graphics and just run of the Wow, did amateurs designers and producers with AAA artists make this game? Another game yet again with great graphics and just run of the mill suck ass gameplay...why hire amateurs, come on people! Not everyone is a game designer it takes years! Just because your producer can't do anything else doesn't make them a dev...well I'm just hating this game...the movie made before Christ was born is 10000 times better....everyone on the team, shoot yourselves or choose another profession this just sucks, I want my money back!… Expand

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