Achilles: Legends Untold
- November 2, 2023
- Dark Point Games
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Achilles: Legends Untold" is an action RPG set in ancient Greece, where you play as the warrior Achilles. With souls-like combat and a variety of enemies, mastering defense and attack tactics is crucial for success. The game features over 20 hours of gameplay, an open world to explore, and a unique combat system where you can choose your preferred weapon and fighting style.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game features engaging combat mechanics that blend elements of ARPGs and Souls-like gameplay, providing a satisfying experience.
- The graphics and art style are visually appealing, capturing the essence of Greek mythology effectively.
- The game has a rich skill tree and character progression system, allowing for various playstyles and customization.
- The controls can feel clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating combat experiences, especially when facing multiple enemies.
- There is a lack of enemy variety, with many encounters feeling repetitive and predictable.
- The voice acting and writing quality are subpar, detracting from the overall narrative experience.
- story310 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it interesting and engaging, particularly due to its rich mythology and emotional motivations, while others criticize it as shallow and poorly written. Many appreciate the blend of hack-and-slash gameplay with a narrative that offers some choices, but note that the voice acting and dialogue often detract from the overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as decent but not groundbreaking, with a focus on exploration and combat rather than a deeply immersive narrative.
“The story is interesting and there are just enough side activities to make you explore the map without being too many.”
“Rich storytelling and full of ancient mythology that hack and slash is pure hero action driven. Despite not being a triple-A game, it does not blush when compared with bigger titles. It is open world and works similarly to Elden Ring, with no need to follow the main line strictly, and no bosses that will stop your progress.”
“Good story and lore: the game features a compelling narrative and rich lore, providing players with a deep and meaningful story that enhances their emotional connection to the game world and characters.”
“The developer’s focus on hack’n’slash gameplay means its story feels as shallow as a kiddie pool; however, some thin motivation they laid down keeps you playing from one area to the next.”
“The story of the game is dull and manages to be even worse than the gameplay, with atrocious voice acting from most of the cast, forgettable characters, uninspiring design, and too much 'not now, I will explain this later' going on.”
“Your story is nonsense, incredibly poorly written, and ignores actual mythos for no reason.”
- gameplay204 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Achilles: Legends Untold" has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging mechanics and combination of hack-and-slash and souls-like elements, while others criticize it for being clunky and lacking depth. Many appreciate the responsive controls and immersive experience, but note issues such as repetitive combat, limited enemy variety, and a shallow story. Overall, the game offers a unique take on familiar genres, but it struggles with execution and balance, leading to a varied player experience.
“Much better than I expected; I would easily recommend it if you like both ARPGs and souls-like mechanics and want to see what it would be like combined.”
“The combat, damage scaling, and death mechanics borrowed from the souls subgenre complement the game nicely, and it would be nice to see other games experiment with various degrees of genre combination.”
“Excellent and addictive gameplay; I hope for more content in the future!”
“The developer’s focus on hack’n’slash gameplay means its story feels as shallow as a kiddie pool; however, some thin motivation they laid down to keep you playing from one area to the next.”
“The fighting mechanics are below bad.”
“The developers tried to make a good game, but for some reason they decided to build it around the mechanics of hyped souls-like games, which negatively affected the final result and only made the game worse.”
- graphics136 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many users praising the beautiful visuals, solid performance, and appealing art style. However, some players noted issues such as blurriness on high settings, dated environments, and minor graphical glitches. Overall, while the graphics are considered good and immersive, there are mixed opinions regarding their execution and consistency.
“Solid graphics on my 3060 video card, 4K glory, no slowdowns or jerking, no issues at all. A solid game looking forward to seeing more content & DLC.”
“The graphics of the game are quite good; it is much better than I expected.”
“Brutal and unforgiving at times, lovely graphics, smooth play.”
“Sluggish as hell combat, kinda blurry graphics on max, and weird default controls.”
“Graphics are a C.”
“Even with DLSS and VSync on and all graphic settings set to medium, this game still suffers from Unreal Engine shader compilation stutter.”
- optimization58 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant stuttering and loading issues, particularly when entering new areas, regardless of hardware. While some users noted improvements in performance and stable frame rates on certain platforms, others reported persistent problems, especially on high-end rigs. Overall, the game appears to require further optimization to enhance the experience for PC users and address technical issues like audio glitches and frame drops.
“Steam Deck compatibility: the game is optimized for the Steam Deck, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable gaming experience for players using this handheld device.”
“Great improvement vs EA, especially on a performance front.”
“+ decent graphics and awesome performance (levels load in 1 second)”
“Terrible stutters (unoptimized shader something, once shaders are loaded there are no stutters, but the first time you are in an area expect stutters, regardless of your hardware).”
“I was unable to get satisfactory performance out of this game on two different machines.”
“However, there are notable technical problems such as audio issues, stuttering, and freezing, particularly when progressing in the game.”
- stability28 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs, unresponsive combat, and issues with hitboxes and collision detection. While some users noted that minor glitches have been addressed and that they experienced few problems, others found the game to be broken and frustratingly buggy, impacting overall enjoyment. Overall, stability remains a major concern, with ongoing issues that developers are expected to address.
“Tries to be a hack and slash soulslike, but what we sadly get is a terrible, floaty, unresponsive, buggy combat with broken hitboxes and collision detection.”
“The game is broken and buggy in so many different ways.”
“I personally give it a thumbs down right now because of how buggy and broken the game is.”
- music26 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its atmospheric and beautiful qualities that enhance the overall experience, while others criticize it for being lackluster or even nonexistent. Notably, the soundtrack is highlighted for its climatic elements and fitting integration with the game's setting, contributing positively to the gameplay. Overall, while there are varying opinions, many players find the music enjoyable and a good complement to the game's graphics and fighting system.
“The atmosphere is really great, and the same goes for music and sounds.”
“Addicting gameplay, beautiful music, just tons of fun!”
“Soundtrack is climatic with some Hellenic motives, pretty locations and nice graphics.”
“Sound design is not great, and the music isn't either.”
“Music is nonexistent.”
“Music is a C.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, especially for those pursuing achievements, as it often feels repetitive and time-consuming. While the skill trees offer some diversity, many feel that the upgrades become monotonous, focusing primarily on enhancing basic attributes. Overall, the grinding can detract from the enjoyment of the game, making it feel like a chore rather than a rewarding experience.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“All of these things on their own wouldn't be too bad, but together it just makes playing through the game tedious.”
“Whilst I am a sucker for skill trees and diversifying the character build, it felt somewhat grindy towards the later stages, and I was slightly let down that the skills were more or less the same in that you enhance strength, health bar, stamina bar, and maybe a few special moves.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its strong representation of mythological Greece, complemented by good graphics, music, and sound design that create a haunting experience. However, some note that while the atmosphere is engaging, it is undermined by poor gameplay mechanics. Overall, the game's art and ambiance are considered its standout features.
“The atmosphere is really great, and the same goes for music and sounds.”
“Just soft and lacking in impact; art, story, and atmosphere are all pretty good.”
“Creates a proper, haunting atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere of mythological Greece permeates from all sides.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the potential for extended fun through higher difficulty levels and multiple story paths that unlock new content, others criticize it for lacking sufficient content and being plagued by bugs and glitches that detract from the experience. Good exploration and mechanics are noted, but the need for more substantial replay incentives is a common concern.
“Good exploration, good replay value, good mechanics, and a nice little lore that roots in Greek mythology.”
“But if you can go down 2 paths (or more) and thereby unlock other story content & weapons (ideal for replayability!) that's awesome!”
“For replayability, it needs more content, but if you go higher difficulty you can extend the fun.”
“But it has almost no replayability; it's an unknown investment, and it's filled with bugs and glitches that ruin the fun.”
“For replayability, it needs more content, but if you go to a higher difficulty, you can extend the fun.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky and endearing dialogue, particularly the repeated phrase "horse son of a beach," which adds a charming touch. Players appreciate the amusing interactions between characters, especially when the same voice actor employs different tones, creating a comedic effect. Overall, the low-budget presentation contributes to its unique and often funny moments.
“Being constantly called a horse son of a beach is hilariously endearing.”
“A very interesting premise with a low budget presentation that is at times quite funny, for example when two characters clearly voiced by the same guy are doing slightly different voices and talking to each other.”
“The actual timing of the bug in the whole conversation came out as notably funny.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game compelling, as it combines a basic yet intriguing story set in a unique dimension between life and death, populated by mythological creatures. The rich lore and narrative provide a deep connection to the characters, motivating players to engage with the story until the end. Overall, the emotional investment is enhanced by the main character's motivations and the game's immersive world.
“The game features a compelling narrative and rich lore, providing players with a deep and meaningful story that enhances their emotional connection to the game world and characters.”
“In regards to the actual story, you are thrown into a very basic premise, but the fact that it takes place in a strange dimension, somewhere between life and death, ruled by intriguing mythological monsters and devious men, gives the main character just enough emotional motivation (and by proxy, you the player) to make following through till the end a worthwhile endeavor.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the visuals and character design are praised for their beauty, there is no significant commentary on the depth or progression of character development in the reviews.
