There were never those truly annoying invisible walls, but a lot of the walls were sticky like glue sometimes, and some of the enemies could be knocked off of the bounds of where Jason could go.

This means that you can build up your character Jason however you wish. The voice acting was fantastic! Xbox World Magazine UK. Tyler Bates' excellent music, great voice-overs and amusing banter of Jason's companions are the only things that elevate Rise of the Argonauts above value-priced drivel. I went to one of the particular three worlds available, and it turned out to be extremely boring as well, with very little fighting. I would have loved to have payed full price to support these developers who did an awesome job. One important area that Rise of the Argonauts does have of the RPG bloodline is a heavy emphasis on narrative. Die Kulisse war und ist hier zwar bis auf minimale Ausnahmen keinen Deut besser als auf den Konsolen, doch im englischen Original, das auch auf PS3 und zur Verfügung steht, fühle ich mich nicht permanent genötigt, die Dialoge abzubrechen und wegzuklicken. Und unter uns: Nach etwa 30 Minuten war ich alleine im "Room of Doom", nachdem die ebenfalls neugierig mitgekommenen Kollegen abwinkend und kopfschüttelnd bereits vorzeitig den Raum wieder verlassen hatten. Negative: 4 out of

The voice acting was fantastic! Yes, it sounded like the bad guy music, but it was terrible and still eats into my head. The main quest is pretty much going some place, talk and proceed through cut scenes sometimes, kill stuff at some point, and then go back to where you came from. Entwickler: Liquid Entertainment. Mixed or average reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews What's this? Sign up for free! Each one is fairly large and full of environment to set you in and make you feel part of the game. Another game yet again with great graphics and just run of the mill suck ass gameplay Score distribution:.

User Reviews. Release Date: December 16, The mouth and eye animations are really well done, though not perfect in all regards. Cutscenes are also with good graphics, and the conversations features close-ups of Jason and other characters. 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. The things they talk about to each other were funny and made me laugh quite a few times. Log In Sign Up. Wow, did amateurs designers and producers with AAA artists make this game?

Wieder und wieder. You read though it, soak up each new chapter whenever you can between job and sleep, and when its done, you put it on the bookshelf, smile, and then write a review for it on GameFaqs. When 'numbers' are introduced, it is shown through words. Trimming the number-crunching aspects in which the obsessive-compulsive and RPG hardcore so ravenously revel while keeping in lengthy, fully-voiced conversations between characters and an accessible real-time combat system seems to be an appeal to the mainstream. Each of Jason's tools of battle, the shield, mace, sword, and spear, can be powered up in various ways, but even at the end of the game on the hardest difficulty setting, it was a matter of using the simple two and three button press combos to vanquish pretty much everything rather easily. I noticed a bug where after using a particular God Power, Jason's eyes turned bright silver until you turned the game off. Just because your producer can't do anything else doesn't make them a dev One important area that Rise of the Argonauts does have of the RPG bloodline is a heavy emphasis on narrative.

Boss battles are also different from typical battling, but sometimes seems poorly placed. Main quests are colored Gold, side quests are colored Silver. Lets break down this game into some categories. Abgesehen von den für HD-Systeme erstaunlich niedrig aufgelösten Filmen in den Zwischensequenzen findet ihr die volle Bandbreite an Grafikmacken, die es einem schwer machen kann, ein Spiel zu schätzen und eine innige Beziehung zu ihm aufzubauen: Ruckler teilweise schwer , Matsch-Texturen, Clippings, das für die Unreal-Engine typische Problem der spät aufploppenden Texturen usw. IGN Logo Recommends. Graphics and Sound: The graphics for Argonauts are pretty darn well done. Dabei ist die teils bemerkenswert falsch ausgewählte Sprecherriege nur die Spitze des Eisberges. Leave a comment.

Summary: Rise of the Argonauts immerses gamers in a gladiatorial adventure, set in wondrously imagined vision of ancient Greece. If there's ever a sequel, which I would buy, I hope they fix the bugs and extend the content. It is hard to see and navigate, and not particularly easy to understand. BUT, the story is already known, and it doesn't hold as much glamour as it did the first time. The story is very intriguing, and the leveling system is handled superbly. The four tree-routes for God Powers gives you many different ways you can customize how you play the game, and the equipment also gives you enhancements and power ups. If there's an upside to this game, it's that despite the shallow combat system, it's rather amusing to spill blood in battle. I picked this game up in the used bin and wish I had discovered it years ago. The system of character development through accomplishing deeds and gaining favor from the gods is unique and refreshing. Mixed: 4 out of

Positive: 4 out of Share this? This might also be due to its fairly linear nature. As far as why one would explore the worlds, that is certainly a flaw in this game. Release: Play Time and Replayability: It certainly took me quite a few hours to finish Argonauts. User Reviews. Nichts gegen Herrn Herbig, aber seine Stimme ist nicht unbedingt das Sinnbild für ein gestandenes Mannsbild oder gar den Sohn von Zeus. Publisher: Codemasters.

With deep exploration and epic quests, players live a life of brutal combat as they lead a team of iconic warriors - including Jason, Hercules and Atalanta - through a world ruled by mythological gods. Mixed: 30 out of I think that the designers' refusal to talk down to their audience may have had something to do with it. I noticed a bug where after using a particular God Power, Jason's eyes turned bright silver until you turned the game off. See all 18 User Reviews. There is also no exact 'power meter' to speak of, which leads you to wondering if you are ready for that special move again or not. The fusion of elements from the role-playing and action genres isn't a new one. 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. It feels like Liquid sacrificed too much for the sake of its genre fusion. Worlds and Quests: Each world is unique and very different from the rest.

Mixed or average reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews What's this? Your Score. Summary: An epic scale action-RPG, Rise of the Argonauts immerses gamers in a gladiatorial adventure set in wondrously imagined vision of ancient Greece. Combo and repeat, and they're dead. But alas, the other two worlds were very engaging, and particularly fun the whole way through. There is some difference between them at times, but it is not a great difference, and eventually you just see yourself mauling great numbers of half-clones. Your co-fighting Argonauts are extremely detailed and the animations are great. The voice acting is wonderful and there is even some comedy added.

It certainly gives you a sense of traveling, and nothing quite looks the same as where you came from. 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. Dialogue can be a bit excessive and some graphical glitches do occur but not enough to give it the low scores the critics did. Rise of the Argonauts. Xbox World Magazine UK. Wieder und wieder. It is hard to see and navigate, and not particularly easy to understand. If some time would go by, I might pick it back up and try again from the start, trying a different God Power build than last time, and possibly finishing those Side Quests I didn't do. With all aspects taken into consideration, it could quite easily have made for some strategic encounters, but such opportunities for thoughtful fighting have been squandered by the developer and instead we are left with a game that rewards lowly button bashing above strategic thinking.

It certainly gives you a sense of traveling, and nothing quite looks the same as where you came from. Each of Jason's tools of battle, the shield, mace, sword, and spear, can be powered up in various ways, but even at the end of the game on the hardest difficulty setting, it was a matter of using the simple two and three button press combos to vanquish pretty much everything rather easily. Another game yet again with great graphics and just run of the Wow, did amateurs designers and producers with AAA artists make this game? User Score. Yes No. 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. The quest and map screen is something to be desired as well. Gameplay: The gameplay in Argonauts is very near flawless.

Personally, I love Greek mythology so it was easy for me to get sucked in. It is an action game, where you push A, B, X, and Y a lot to crack skulls. Review for the Xbox version of Rise of the Argonauts. BUT, the story is already known, and it doesn't hold as much glamour as it did the first time. It is very fun to listen to them talk to one another, or chime in on the conversation. I have played through 4 times and still want to play it again on legend for the last achievement. Publisher: Codemasters. All this publication's reviews Read full review. Enttäuschung auf den ersten Blick Es begann mit einem neugierigen Blick auf der Redaktions

As far as replayability, Argonauts would rank somewhere in the middle. So while you'll be comfortable with the knowledge that you're enhancing Jason's abilities simply by virtue of activating larger and larger numbers of passive abilities and finding the occasional sword, mace, spear, or armor, which represents the entirety of the game's equippable loadout, you never get a good overall sense of how much you're improving. This game was designed to keep it simple, and it does, and does it well. The quest and map screen is something to be desired as well. The final package is still good, but if you were planning on it being the next big thing, you may be disappointed. Rise of the Argonauts is a great game. After the tutorial on your home island of Iolcus, there is not much fighting until you leave. Abgesehen von den für HD-Systeme erstaunlich niedrig aufgelösten Filmen in den Zwischensequenzen findet ihr die volle Bandbreite an Grafikmacken, die es einem schwer machen kann, ein Spiel zu schätzen und eine innige Beziehung zu ihm aufzubauen: Ruckler teilweise schwer , Matsch-Texturen, Clippings, das für die Unreal-Engine typische Problem der spät aufploppenden Texturen usw. Though this sounds repetitive, it is not.

Cheat Code Central. Such a concept beats at the heart of a wide range of modern storytelling mediums, and its success relies on observable character advancement through increasingly powerful items and improved statistics or abilities. Rate this:. Release: Review for the Xbox version of Rise of the Argonauts. Sign up for free! You have four weapons that can be switched between at will, even during combos. A health meter, a 'God Power' D-pad on the side, enough said! I don't think there is anything that could make this game any better and that is something you can't say about many games new or old. If some time would go by, I might pick it back up and try again from the start, trying a different God Power build than last time, and possibly finishing those Side Quests I didn't do.

One important area that Rise of the Argonauts does have of the RPG bloodline is a heavy emphasis on narrative. Video Review - Watch or download here HD available. Mixed or average reviews - based on 56 Ratings. If there's an upside to this game, it's that despite the shallow combat system, it's rather amusing to spill blood in battle. Mixed: 30 out of And the aspects that make up actual gameplay are lacking in terms of map design and UI. I have played through 4 times and still want to play it again on legend for the last achievement. Release Date: December 16, Many characters from the old Greek mythology show up, in particular Hercules, and many others that you will know as you progress through the game.

Positive: 4 out of It just makes it feel as if it really is important to choose wisely as to whom to bring along. I did enjoy listening to the different main characters talk, and they all had their different personalities. I would have loved to have payed full price to support these developers who did an awesome job. Abgesehen von den für HD-Systeme erstaunlich niedrig aufgelösten Filmen in den Zwischensequenzen findet ihr die volle Bandbreite an Grafikmacken, die es einem schwer machen kann, ein Spiel zu schätzen und eine innige Beziehung zu ihm aufzubauen: Ruckler teilweise schwer , Matsch-Texturen, Clippings, das für die Unreal-Engine typische Problem der spät aufploppenden Texturen usw. This game was designed to keep it simple, and it does, and does it well. Yes No. 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. 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.

There is some difference between them at times, but it is not a great difference, and eventually you just see yourself mauling great numbers of half-clones. Xbox Achievements. I think that the designers' refusal to talk down to their audience may have had something to do with it. Mixed or average reviews - based on 56 Ratings. 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. 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. The universe is rich in its back-story and everyone and his dog seems to want to enlighten you with a story of it, which allows for much depth and believability for what is a fantastical world. I nearly gave up on this great game just because the first hour was very very boring and tedious. All this publication's reviews Read full review.

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. Critic Reviews. Mixed or average reviews - based on 56 Ratings. They were also not trying to be 'British', and for that I absolutely applaud them. With all aspects taken into consideration, it could quite easily have made for some strategic encounters, but such opportunities for thoughtful fighting have been squandered by the developer and instead we are left with a game that rewards lowly button bashing above strategic thinking. But the end result is missing so many important facets of the genre that, at times, it can hardly qualify as an RPG. Another game yet again with great graphics and just run of the mill suck ass gameplay If you're a smart gamer you won't listen exclusively to critics these days. Rate this:. Not everyone is a game designer it takes years!

It is a story-driven game, fairly linear in development, but fun and exciting like a really good book. See all 43 Critic Reviews. If I could look past the issues then it would have been a 7 or 8. Und tatsächlich begann sich jetzt die erste Neugier einzustellen. Negative: 4 out of In This Article. The powers themselves were creative and useful. The system of character development through accomplishing deeds and gaining favor from the gods is unique and refreshing. There were never those truly annoying invisible walls, but a lot of the walls were sticky like glue sometimes, and some of the enemies could be knocked off of the bounds of where Jason could go.

Don't have an account? It lasted for about 2 weeks or so, and there you have it. Nichts gegen Herrn Herbig, aber seine Stimme ist nicht unbedingt das Sinnbild für ein gestandenes Mannsbild oder gar den Sohn von Zeus. Die Gründe dafür lassen sich relativ schnell auf zwei Nenner bringen: Deutsche Synchronisation und offensichtliche Probleme der Entwickler mit der zum Einsatz kommenden Unreal Engine. Publishers: Codemasters. Your Score. Sometimes these conversation choices have a time limit, and so it is always best to pick something fun and quirky on the fly. It is not just repeating pressing it all too often, as it would leave you open for attack.

I mentioned above that this is a 'light RPG'. Einzig die Figuren setzen sich in dieser Hinsicht ab, ohne allerdings Herausragendes leisten zu können. Total Video Games. Though this sounds repetitive, it is not. That is one of the problems with linear, story-telling games regardless. Sign up for free! Send Skip. Entwickler: Liquid Entertainment. There is generally only one path to travel down from one end to the other, with a few side trails along the way.

It follows Jason or to give him his full majestic title: King Jason of Iolcus who in the opening events sees his fiancée, Princess Alceme, killed before his very eyes, and at their very own wedding nonetheless. I know this is an older game by now, but I was still very impressed by it on my Xbox Rise of the Argonauts. Rise of the Argonauts. Strip away its comprehensive narrative and character interaction and it could quite easily be another in a long line of action adventures, with RPG elements implemented. Main quests are colored Gold, side quests are colored Silver. The responses are presented as general states of mind suspicion, anger , so you'll never know exactly what Jason is going to say until he says it. Very good and clever writing. A health meter, a 'God Power' D-pad on the side, enough said! Score distribution:.

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. I particularly like the fact that the HUD is not too overwhelming. User Score. You have decisions to make, different phrases to say and choose from, and picking particular alignments of conversation leads you down different paths the NPC's will say in return. The voice acting is wonderful and there is even some comedy added. Xbox Achievements. Liquid Entertainment's action-RPG hybrid offers something different, but is that a good thing? Genres: Action, RPG. As far as replayability, Argonauts would rank somewhere in the middle. I have played through 4 times and still want to play it again on legend for the last achievement.

The story is very intriguing, and the leveling system is handled superbly. It's a poor man's Mass Effect mixed with a poor man's God of War. 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. Special moves with just the sword, spear, mace, and shield are actually cool and helpful. The voice acting was fantastic! 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. I went to one of the particular three worlds available, and it turned out to be extremely boring as well, with very little fighting. An diesem Punkt war ich bei einer Wertung irgendwo im Niemandsland zwischen 30 und 50 Prozent. Dedicating deeds and choosing conversation options aligned with the gods then earns you favor points that can be used to purchase new abilities.

An diesem Punkt war ich bei einer Wertung irgendwo im Niemandsland zwischen 30 und 50 Prozent. Jason and his companions, the Argonauts, aboard his ship, the Argo, still seek the Golden Fleece, but this time to revive his fallen wife, Alceme, who at the game's beginning is assaulted by a shadowy organization. Auf der einen Seite ist dies natürlich extrem sträflich: Mythologische Stoffe bieten per se schon genügend Spannungspunkte und Fantasie-Anreger. Review for the Xbox version of Rise of the Argonauts. The handful of bosses in the game play out in a familiar fashion, with progressive attack patterns that in some cases require you to sit up and pay attention to timing, movement and blocking. Rise of the Argonauts. Not everyone is a game designer it takes years! Summary: An epic scale action-RPG, Rise of the Argonauts immerses gamers in a gladiatorial adventure set in wondrously imagined vision of ancient Greece. I particularly like the fact that the HUD is not too overwhelming.

Rise of the Argonauts Xbox Submit a review and let your voice be heard. With all aspects taken into consideration, it could quite easily have made for some strategic encounters, but such opportunities for thoughtful fighting have been squandered by the developer and instead we are left with a game that rewards lowly button bashing above strategic thinking. I picked this game up in the used bin and wish I had discovered it years ago. Another game yet again with great graphics and just run of the mill suck ass gameplay Total Video Games. Dabei ist die teils bemerkenswert falsch ausgewählte Sprecherriege nur die Spitze des Eisberges. Cheat Code Central. It's a poor man's Mass Effect mixed with a poor man's God of War.

Die Gründe dafür lassen sich relativ schnell auf zwei Nenner bringen: Deutsche Synchronisation und offensichtliche Probleme der Entwickler mit der zum Einsatz kommenden Unreal Engine. Lets break down this game into some categories. Don't have an account? The quest and map screen is something to be desired as well. Mixed or average reviews - based on 56 Ratings. After the tutorial on your home island of Iolcus, there is not much fighting until you leave. It is not just repeating pressing it all too often, as it would leave you open for attack. Your Score. Summary: An epic scale action-RPG, Rise of the Argonauts immerses gamers in a gladiatorial adventure set in wondrously imagined vision of ancient Greece. With deep exploration and epic quests, players live a life of brutal combat as they lead a team of iconic warriors - including Jason, Hercules and Atalanta - through a world ruled by mythological gods.

Strip away its comprehensive narrative and character interaction and it could quite easily be another in a long line of action adventures, with RPG elements implemented. The storyline and script are pretty decent but the delivery is poorly directed, for example. Auf der einen Seite ist dies natürlich extrem sträflich: Mythologische Stoffe bieten per se schon genügend Spannungspunkte und Fantasie-Anreger. Publishers: Codemasters. The handful of bosses in the game play out in a familiar fashion, with progressive attack patterns that in some cases require you to sit up and pay attention to timing, movement and blocking. After the tutorial on your home island of Iolcus, there is not much fighting until you leave. Not everyone is a game designer it takes years! With all aspects taken into consideration, it could quite easily have made for some strategic encounters, but such opportunities for thoughtful fighting have been squandered by the developer and instead we are left with a game that rewards lowly button bashing above strategic thinking. Cheat Code Central. Yes, it sounded like the bad guy music, but it was terrible and still eats into my head.

You have decisions to make, different phrases to say and choose from, and picking particular alignments of conversation leads you down different paths the NPC's will say in return. The storyline and script are pretty decent but the delivery is poorly directed, for example. It's by no means a bad game overall as there is much to like about it. Mit anderen Worten: Es sind die inneren Werte, die zählen. But alas, the other two worlds were very engaging, and particularly fun the whole way through. Graphics and Sound: The graphics for Argonauts are pretty darn well done. The characters from the world, made it seem as if you were really there. Zu einem "Sandalen"-Spiel gehört natürlich auch der eine oder andere Gladiatoren-Kampf! Negative: 4 out of

The universe is rich in its back-story and everyone and his dog seems to want to enlighten you with a story of it, which allows for much depth and believability for what is a fantastical world. But the end result is missing so many important facets of the genre that, at times, it can hardly qualify as an RPG. The characters from the world, made it seem as if you were really there. By removing the typical RPG genre complications and adding a simple combat engine with a heavy emphasis on passive abilities and the mechanical repetition of light and heavy attacks, block, and dodge moves, the game can't fully satisfy action or RPG appetites. Worth Playing. As far as why one would explore the worlds, that is certainly a flaw in this game. It is an action game, where you push A, B, X, and Y a lot to crack skulls. Summary: An epic scale action-RPG, Rise of the Argonauts immerses gamers in a gladiatorial adventure set in wondrously imagined vision of ancient Greece.