Rise of the Argonauts

 Xbox 360
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 58 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 58
  3. Negative: 8 out of 58
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  1. Toltec132
    Apr 2, 2009
    3
    Why did I buy this game? I've been in the game industry for 13 years now and I have a sense in games now when the designers were driven astray. Which ever UI designer or lame producer/ "creative" (meaning I can't do anything else so I'm a producer) decided on removing all the UI elements, go climb the highest mountain and jump off! I just much more time hitting the start Why did I buy this game? I've been in the game industry for 13 years now and I have a sense in games now when the designers were driven astray. Which ever UI designer or lame producer/ "creative" (meaning I can't do anything else so I'm a producer) decided on removing all the UI elements, go climb the highest mountain and jump off! I just much more time hitting the start button looking for my minimap than enjoying the game. That's not the worst of this game, the HORRIBLE I mean HORRIBLE writing and cutscenes, thank GOD or GODS in this case, because they need more than one God to make this game money that they inlcuding a skip movie button...can I shoot myslef now? Please look at forced unleased, fantastic writing, I actually watched the movies! Can you believe it? This game was a great idea, great art oncea again this year, but poorly executed design ideas, probably a producer's fault....I'm only going to play this for about 1 more hour before becomes a coaster for my Achilles.… Expand
  2. 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 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 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
  3. thebrock
    May 6, 2011
    4
    Poor game. Play is linear and already set out for you. No real freedom in the game, terrible leveling up system. This game is not a real rpg, more like hack n slash. Boring. Would not recommend this game to any true rpg fan.
  4. twos
    Nov 28, 2013
    4
    I was very excited to try this game and whilst I can say the visuals were excellent and the story compelling, the delivery of that story in stagnant cut scenes and standing around certainly fell short. The game play I found entertaining initially but found I grew bored of it's repetitiveness very early on. Rpg elements were ok basing points to spend around story based achievements, but II was very excited to try this game and whilst I can say the visuals were excellent and the story compelling, the delivery of that story in stagnant cut scenes and standing around certainly fell short. The game play I found entertaining initially but found I grew bored of it's repetitiveness very early on. Rpg elements were ok basing points to spend around story based achievements, but I did not feel like my character was getting any stronger. In the end I did not complete this game and never will.… Expand

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#68 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 43
  3. Negative: 9 out of 43
  1. MS Xbox World
    50
    Rise of the Argonauts is not a terrible game, and in some respects is quite enjoyable, especially in regards to its story. However, the low production values in the gameplay and graphics department, does mean that you’ll possibly find enjoyment is severely hindered and your patience somewhat tested.
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  2. GamePro
    60
    Rise of the Argonauts had mythic origins-it's based on Jason's legendary quest for the fabled Golden Fleece-but the only thing epic about it is the amount of failure it produces. Solid action and a cool skill system isn't enough to save a game marred by a poor presentation and dull design.
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  3. Destructoid
    30
    Sadly, those at the helm allowed it to be completely ruined by poor design and utterly inconceivable schoolboy errors that should not still be occurring in the year 2008.
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