Immortals Fenyx Rising

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 53 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 53
  3. Negative: 1 out of 53
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  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Dec 7, 2020
    70
    Ultimately if Ubisoft can work out the kinks that were to be expected from a first excursion, Immortals has real potential to become another marquee property for the company. Expected DLC will take players to Asia as a brand-new character, which could potentially be an inkling that Ubisoft plans on exploring many other mythologies yet. The biggest challenge that the company will face is finding a way to bring out a distinctive personality on the mechanical side of Immortals, because as it currently stands it most certainly feels like a case of “throwing everything at the dartboard to see what sticks," and Ubisoft is cribbing a lot from games that are already excellent.
  2. GamingBolt
    Nov 30, 2020
    70
    Ubisoft's newest open world game makes a decent debut, but not one without stumbles.
  3. IGN
    Nov 30, 2020
    70
    Immortals Fenyx Rising gives us a gorgeous world to explore, filled with mythological beasts, deities, and powers to wield. Its combat is satisfying, with plenty of choice in upgrades, while its central characters, comedic tone, and storytelling are a real highlight. Seeing Fenyx’s saga through to the end, with amusing commentary from Zeus, Prometheus, and other gods along the way, is a treat. Its Achilles Heel, though, is that so much of the puzzle gameplay feels like going through the motions instead of clever challenges. In the end, I wish Immortals Fenyx Rising had tried to soar just a little higher on the wings of ambition.
  5. GameSpot
    Nov 30, 2020
    70
    Immortals Fenyx Rising is far from perfect--but it is good. It stumbles frequently as it explores Greek myths through a new lens, its best features are borrowed, and for as large and fun as its world is, it always feels like you're on a guided tour instead of really exploring it. But even as it lives in the shadow of better games, its puzzles, combat, and open-world loop come together often enough for me to not only see it through for a few dozen hours, but also want to keep filling out its almighty checklist, even if it lead me by the nose most of the way through.
  6. Gamer.no
    Nov 30, 2020
    70
    With its big, engaging world Immortals Fenyx Rising should be the start of a new franchise for Ubisoft. We need more colorful games like this. The humor needs some work, though.
  7. Edge Magazine
    Dec 31, 2020
    60
    It's just and old-fashioned videogame in contemporary trappings that wants you to enjoy yourself. Play it with a forgiving eye, and you probably will. [Issue#354, p.106]
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  8. Impulsegamer
    Dec 9, 2020
    60
    Immortals Fenyx Rising doesn't do anything you haven't seen before, and unless you're married to this particular style of game, it's hard to recommend.
  9. EGM
    Nov 30, 2020
    60
    If it came out a few months ago or a few months later, Immortals Fenyx Rising might have stood out more. But the problem is that it’s coming after a gauntlet of better Ubisoft products without doing much to improve upon the formula. Sometimes, it actively works against itself in what it’s decided to steal from Breath of the Wild, too. However, its surprisingly engaging story and a late-game trek up a mountain save it from being entirely lost to history.

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 295 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 213 out of 295
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 295
  3. Negative: 42 out of 295
  1. Blind_Batman
    Dec 6, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, amazing visuals, amazing puzzles. Best game ever. JUST BUY IT.
  2. SILVER__GUNS
    Dec 4, 2020
    0
    Bought this game on Uplay. It gets a zero because it does not function at all. I've been dicking around for 4 hours trying to get the game toBought this game on Uplay. It gets a zero because it does not function at all. I've been dicking around for 4 hours trying to get the game to launch with zero success. Might be worth updating this review if they fix it at some point. As it stands now the game is literally unplayable.… Full Review »
  3. Dom007
    Feb 13, 2021
    5
    This game is alright but it doesn't do anything new or great. The world design is good but theres no real desire to explore it becauseThis game is alright but it doesn't do anything new or great. The world design is good but theres no real desire to explore it because everything including its environments are so clustered together and forgettable. It's soundtrack is decent but nothing special. It's side content is boring and typical Ubisoft standard. It's art style is nice but not really as effective as it should be. It's combat is one of its strengths and very similar to Assasins creed but could do with being more unique. It's Vaults/ puzzles are tedious and too long and worst of all its story is totally ruined by stupid unfunny humour and unlikeable characters. This was my biggest issue with the game because of how badly it was executed.
    Overall it's just an underwhelming game. This game takes many things from breath of the wild but ubisoft unfortunately doesn't understand why they where so unique and effective in the first place. It's overall just an unimpressive breath of the wild clone that as of writing this review is mostly forgotten about and hardly being talked about. It's a shame because I really was looking forward to this game. It just didn't impress me.    … Full Review »
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