(Don't own this game on GOG btw, own on steam) Its rare to find games that really care about the source material these days, and Apotheon is infatuated with its source. The depiction of the Greek Gods, the motifs within mythology, and the way the ancients saw the divine is amazing. The art-style in itself is a fantastic adaptation of the original style on Greek pottery. Gameplay-wise, the game holds up very well. A tight and fast paced adventure game where your attacks must be precise and swift. Every hit feels rewarding and although some folks complain of its awkward controls, I never found anything confounding about them. The game on higher difficulty offers a greater challenge, but never an impossible one. Story-wise, the game has been called a "God of War" copy. In my opinion however, this is not the case. The story stays true to many mythic motifs found within mythology and remains quite accurate to the way a myth of "ascendance" would have probably been carried out. I found the story to be refreshing, not so much because of 'originality', but more because it stays true to the Mythic recipe that many who are a fan of Legends and Mythology know and love. All in all, with an entertainment industry that constantly misconstrues history and mythology, and with developers who couldn't give a Satyr's rump about the source material, its nice to see a game that truly cares... and is fun to boot!
