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Rise of the Argonauts
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Blood and Gore Mild Sexual Themes Violence
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| As the King of Iolcus, Jason had everything—a prosperous kingdom, the respect of his peers, and a beautiful fiancé. When she was killed on their wedding day, he vowed to do anything to restore her life. Now, in order to accomplish this heroic feat Jason must seek out the Golden Fleece, and with the help of some of Greek mythology's greatest heroes, Jason will set sail on the most epic voyage of all time. |
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A grand scale Action/RPG, Rise of the Argonauts immerses players in a gladiatorial adventure set in an epic vision of ancient Greece. Taking the role of Jason – a hero and expert warrior trained by none other than the lord of the Centaurs – players will battle alongside Hercules, Achilles, Atalanta, and other Argonauts as they engage in brutal combat against formidable beasts and enemies, in a vast world alive with fickle gods and jaw-dropping panoramas.
KEY FEATURES:
- An Epic Scale Action/RPG – Players will grow Jason from young king to true legend as they set sail aboard the Argo and explore a dynamic world of islands filled with shining cities, lush jungles, deep forests, and vast oceans. As they progress through the story, players will be able to upgrade Jason's weapons, armor and stats, add and swap out new Argonauts, and customize the Argo based on islands visited, items collected, and much, much more.
- Jason, Party of Three, Table for One – Throughout the search for the Golden Fleece, Jason will be accompanied by some of Greek mythology's greatest heroes, including Hercules, Achilles, Atalanta and more. As Jason comes across new heroes, players can add them into the mix to accompany Jason on his quest. Jason can have two additional Argonauts with him throughout the game, but it will be the player's choice to decide which heroes are best suited for each part of the journey.
- Brutal, Blood-Spurting Combat – Gamers will leave their mark on ancient Greece as they engage in heart-pumping, lethal, blood-spurting combat against hordes of enemy warriors, ruthless beasts and truly formidable mythological creatures. Whether Jason is lopping off heads or cutting warriors in half with his sword, of Hercules is tearing the arms off of an incensed Dryad, the combat in Rise of the Argonauts will leave players wanting for their next confrontation. Further, the Jason and the other Argonauts can combine combat tactics, where Hercules might bear hug an enemy from behind while Jason bashes them to a bloody pulp with his mace, for example.
- The Gods are Watching…Always – Like all true heroes of Greece, the gods follow Jason in his quest for the Golden Fleece. Jason will gain the favor of the gods and earn special abilities, but his actions may please some gods and displease others. Earning a god's favor will grant players powers within the god's domain, but drawing a god's wrath may cause them to inflict a torment on the heroes at the worst possible moment.
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Pentium 4 @ 2.4 GHz/AMD Athlon XP 2400+
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8 GB Free
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| Wow, amazing story-line |
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By: Servatose
Favorite Category: Role-Playing
Date: Friday, Sep 11, 2009
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| I've been playing RPGs for a very long time, and can say that although the game might not be challenging for hardcore gamers (even on the highest difficulty setting) I was completely baffled by the amazing, and thought provoking dialogue. I would recommend this game to any RPG fan who enjoys a mentally stimulating, and philosophical game. Also, if you're a fan of Greek mythology, or are even sli...[More] |
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| Rise of the Driver Malfunction |
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By: XBOX CHALLENGED
Favorite Category: Systems
Date: Friday, Sep 04, 2009
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| The game has pretty decent graphics and audio. I feel the 360 version is pretty decent and I would rate it at a 6. I never buy a game until most people have forgotten about it. The storyline has for a lack of better words... that mundane history class feeling. Character customizatiion is difficult to say the least. The PC version is a device driver nightmare and expect to buy a 360 controller to g...[More] |
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| Overall good game |
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By: Toddolophogus
Favorite Category: Role-Playing
Date: Wednesday, Feb 04, 2009
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Overall, this game was a lot of fun to play. The graphics were very good, and the movement/fighting in the game was top notch. That being said, most of this review will encompass things that I believe would have made this game one of the best on the market.
The maps on the game were kind of small, and involved moving back and forth in the same map in order to complete missions. Further...[More] |
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