Apotheon Arena

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Apotheon Arena is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Alientrap and was released on December 8, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

Apotheon Arena is the free online-multiplayer complement to the mythic Greek action RPG, Apotheon. Pit your skills with spear and shield against other players in brutal bronze-age combat. Battle across the statuesque arenas of Olympus, depicted with beautiful black-figure pottery artwork.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,184 reviews

graphics72 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

The game features a unique and beautiful art style reminiscent of ancient Greek pottery, making it visually appealing.
It's a fun and chaotic multiplayer experience, especially when played with friends, and it's completely free with no microtransactions.
The combat system is engaging and allows for a variety of weapons and strategies, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.

The online multiplayer is largely dead, with very few active players, making it difficult to find matches.
There are significant connectivity issues, including frequent disconnections and lag, which detract from the overall experience.
The game lacks a progression system or meaningful content updates, leading to repetitive gameplay after a short time.

graphics
122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and beautiful art style, heavily inspired by ancient Greek pottery and terracotta aesthetics. Players appreciate the immersive visuals, fluid animations, and responsive controls, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. While the graphics are considered stunning, some users noted the absence of advanced graphical settings as a minor drawback.
- “The art direction is unique, featuring an ancient Greek pottery or terracotta aesthetic overlaid a 2D sidescroller format, which is a harmonious pairing for sure.”
- “The graphics are beautiful; when you see them, you think of Greek mythology!”
- “The graphics are super badass; they remind me of the ancient Greek artwork you can find on old vases and such.”
- “Sadly, there are no advanced graphical settings to tweak.”
- “I'm a huge fan of history and love the artwork, but this game just didn't live up to my expectations at all.”
- “Given the graphics, I was expecting something with floaty control and awkward platforming, but they were somehow able to time everything to a T and it feels quite comfortable to play.”
gameplay
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its solid mechanics, smooth controls, and engaging combat, making it enjoyable and competitive, especially in multiplayer settings. Players appreciate the unique blend of platforming and fighting elements, along with the appealing art style inspired by ancient Greek mythology. However, some users have noted issues with movement accuracy and server reliability, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay itself feels like a well-built platformer, which is an odd yet functional pairing with online multiplayer combat.”
- “The art style, the music, the chaos and panic, it just makes the gameplay enjoyable and very competitive.”
- “Gameplay is smooth and fun, while still having some competitive aspects in it.”
- “The horrible lack of optimization emphasizes the generally sluggish gameplay.”
- “(played) mechanics are really, really bad.”
- “The gameplay is fine but the movement is not that accurate.”
story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a strong desire for a story mode in the game, with many players expressing that the current gameplay lacks narrative depth and would benefit from quests and character development. While some users appreciate the existing free version, they highlight that the paid story mode offers a fantastic experience worth exploring. Overall, the consensus is that the game could evolve significantly with the addition of a structured story and cooperative elements.
- “Great game and fantastic story if you are interested in purchasing the original game.”
- “To go on an adventure and complete quests in ancient Greece.”
- “Awesome game, but you should add a story mode and like a shop where you could buy weapons, armor, and shields to start with.”
- “This game is basically Apotheon but deathmatch (end of story, okay game).”
- “No story, just player on player violence.”
- “Wraio paixnidi exei fasi me parea ala pio wraio tha htan na eixe story mode! (Translation: This nice game has a cool vibe with friends, but it would be nicer if it had a story mode!)”
humor
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its hilarious moments, particularly in multiplayer settings. Many reviews mention the game's comedic physics and absurd scenarios, such as characters sliding down stairs with spears, which consistently elicit laughter. Overall, the game is described as a source of great fun and memorable experiences, especially when played with friends.
- “It's really satisfying but more importantly it has no right to be this funny.”
- “This game is absolutely hilarious with the physics!”
- “Watching him slide down the stairs with a spear stuck in his head made me burst out laughing.”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and beauty, contributing significantly to the overall immersive experience. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack as "eargasmic" and deserving of a perfect score, enhancing the game's artistic visuals and competitive gameplay. However, a few comments note the absence of sound in certain instances, indicating a mixed experience for some players.
- “The art style, the music, the chaos and panic—it just makes the gameplay enjoyable and very competitive.”
- “The pure design and even soundtrack of this game is put at 10/10 for me.”
- “Great jaw-dropping music.”
- “No sound or music.”
- “The music the gameplay the graphics you look like a real painting.”
- “This one is a very similar proposal of a game, but multiplayer: better graphics, soundtrack, and attention to detail.”
monetization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its monetization model, being entirely free to play with no microtransactions, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the solid gameplay, responsive controls, and beautiful artwork, viewing it as a successful advertisement for its parent game, Apotheon. Overall, the absence of in-game purchases is highlighted as a significant positive aspect.
- “It's true free-to-play, no in-game purchases.”
- “A free to play game without microtransactions?”
- “After all, it's free, and I saw no sign of any microtransactions whatsoever.”
- “Super fun game, it runs even on your toaster, it's free and it has no microtransactions.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs and crashes in various scenarios, including menus and server connections. While players find the game enjoyable, the persistent technical problems lead to frustration and "rage moments." Overall, the game's stability is a major concern that needs addressing.
- “But I have also had many rage moments as this game can be a little buggy sometimes.”
- “It's fun, but currently buggy.”
- “Buggy mess, crashes in menus, crashes when connecting to server, crashes when I select a spawning place, crashes when I play.”