Rise of the Argonauts

 Xbox 360
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 58 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 17 out of 58
  3. Negative: 8 out of 58
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  1. SpartanEdge
    Aug 1, 2011
    7
    Anyone who likes their Greek Mythology(as i do),or games like Jade Empire or even Mass Effect,would probably like this game.Though it isnt generally as good or as polished as those games,it certainly has a similar flavour & feel to it.Like those games,be prepared for ALOT of dialog & conversations with multiple choice replys & outcomes.Like Jade Empire & Mass Effect,this is very much aAnyone who likes their Greek Mythology(as i do),or games like Jade Empire or even Mass Effect,would probably like this game.Though it isnt generally as good or as polished as those games,it certainly has a similar flavour & feel to it.Like those games,be prepared for ALOT of dialog & conversations with multiple choice replys & outcomes.Like Jade Empire & Mass Effect,this is very much a story driven game,& is therfore linear.You can still decide what locations you go to first,like the other games.Seeing as those games are extremely good,& being linear is part & parcel of a story driven game,i cant accept 'Its Linear' as a criticism to this game.Many,if not all games are linear to a degree.When you do get into combat(& you will quite alot)thats where the game really shines,as the combat mechanics are very good.Requiring you to block alot,combined with considered tactical strikes.You have different classes of weapon you can swap to at any time,much like Mass Effect.These classes are Sword,Mace & Spear.They all have their own attacks & benefits,as well as having extra non-weapon related skills you can unlock by offering points earned by completing quests,to the various Gods,who can give you different abilities,Some of which are inate & permanently active,Some are activated temporarily in combat as buffs.The combat is solid though,& is always fun,satisfying & actually quite graphic.The team you assemble in the game,is quite an impressive one,& anybody who likes their Greek mythology,will be quite happy with who joins you(No Spoilers)as you go in your quest.So to sum up,yes,the game maybe could have benefitted from more polish,but its a good game at heart,& a good story driven RPG with good combat.… Expand
  2. MrPresident
    Oct 27, 2012
    5
    It's a poor man's Mass Effect mixed with a poor man's God of War. It's by no means a bad game overall as there is much to like about it. The storyline and script are pretty decent but the delivery is poorly directed, for example. And the aspects that make up actual gameplay are lacking in terms of map design and UI.

    I finished the game though and liked most of it quite a bit. If I    It's a poor man's Mass Effect mixed with a poor man's God of War. It's by no means a bad game overall as there is much to like about it. The storyline and script are pretty decent but the delivery is poorly directed, for example. And the aspects that make up actual gameplay are lacking in terms of map design and UI.

    I finished the game though and liked most of it quite a bit. If I could look past the issues then it would have been a 7 or 8.    … Expand
  3. StevenSmith
    Dec 17, 2008
    7
    not the greatest game ever, has its flaws and shortcomings, but i still found it pretty fun and enjoyable, unlike a lot of the reviewers who found a few flaws and decided to say it's an awful game, when it's not. its not oh my god amazing, but it's a slightly above average game.
  4. 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 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    Ok. 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
  5. 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, 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    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, 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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#68 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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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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