Argonus and the Gods of Stone

89%
Game Brain Score Based on 63 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • music
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Argonus and the Gods of Stone is an ambitious game that recreates a world that is rich with lore and beauty. Playing a game that is narratively driven and offers a different style of gameplay is refreshing and necessary in a world where sequels and copycats are too frequent. The story and musical score are top notch as it helps set the mood for a game that you’re a part of. The performance and the way you interact with objects in the world are the biggest dilemmas to overcome in this title.
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"Argonus and the Gods of Stone" is a first-person adventure game that takes players on a journey through ancient Greek mythology. As Argonus, players explore a mysterious island, uncovering hidden temples and solving puzzles to appease the gods. With stunning visuals and an engaging story, players will be immersed in a rich and detailed world filled with mythical creatures and epic quests.

  • PC
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews
story27 positive mentions
optimization7 negative mentions
  • The game features a captivating story inspired by Greek mythology, with well-crafted characters and engaging narrative elements.
  • Visually appealing with beautiful graphics and a strong atmosphere, the game immerses players in its mythological world.
  • The puzzles, while straightforward, are logical and provide a satisfying challenge, making exploration enjoyable.
  • The gameplay often feels more like a walking simulator with simplistic puzzles, lacking the depth and challenge expected from adventure games.
  • Performance issues, including stuttering and frame rate drops, detract from the overall experience, making it feel unoptimized.
  • The constant narration can become overwhelming and detracts from player immersion, as it often tells rather than shows the story.
  • story58 mentions

    The story of "Argonus and the Gods of Stone" is deeply rooted in Greek mythology, featuring a captivating narrative that immerses players in a world filled with mythological gods, titans, and creatures. While the main quest is straightforward and lacks significant moral depth, the engaging storytelling, excellent voice acting, and atmospheric music enhance the overall experience. However, some players noted that the conclusion feels unresolved, leaving a sense of disappointment despite the journey being enjoyable.

    • “The story is interesting, and how it delivers it with many encounters with various mythological gods, titans, deities, and creatures is really crafted with passion. While I am not an expert on ancient tales and plays, I feel that the makers have done a good job adapting stories and mixing them together into an entertaining experience.”
    • “The game is carried by brilliant music, highly professional voice acting, a relaxing, peaceful mood, and an intriguing mythological story.”
    • “The story follows Greek mythology and is well done and captivating.”
    • “Perhaps the story will pick up later, but so far the main character is completely lacking in character and very little has interested me.”
    • “There is a bizarre design choice at the end where the game credits roll before the entirety of the quest is resolved - this comes across as one of the most frustrating cliffhanger endings ever.”
    • “Yet, the story ends without the main issue being resolved.”
  • graphics26 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful visuals and atmospheric design, while others criticize the performance issues, stuttering, and dated appearance. Many players note that the color palette can appear washed out or amateurish, but the option to use a vintage black-and-white filter is appreciated for enhancing the experience. Overall, while the graphics have their charm, they are often seen as lacking in modern polish and technical execution.

    • “The game has wonderful graphics, the music is decent, and the voice acting is great!”
    • “The story is amazing, visuals are beautiful, puzzles are well done too.”
    • “Graphics are atmospheric, too, with either a very muted color scheme or, by choice, black and white, invoking the feeling of the old Greek mythology movies that seemingly inspired this game.”
    • “Crappy game, crappy graphics, crappy performance, endless stuttering, thanks to the Unity engine.”
    • “For me, the worst part of the graphics was that everything looked rather washed out and plain, which was a poor look for the subject matter.”
    • “Though the graphics seem dated and lacking in some areas, the story was nice and the game enjoyable to play.”
  • music18 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its brilliance and atmospheric quality, with many reviewers highlighting the exceptional soundtrack and professional voice acting as standout features. While some found certain themes less appealing, the overall consensus is that the music enhances the game's relaxing mood and complements its mythological narrative effectively. The orchestral elements and deep chanting are particularly noted for their impact during gameplay.

    • “The game is carried by brilliant music, highly professional voice acting, a relaxing, peaceful mood and an intriguing mythological story.”
    • “The writing, voice acting and music in the game are absolute highlights.”
    • “The music is also strong as an orchestra of string and brass instruments are accompanied by deep chanting coming in at the right moment.”
    • “The music was alright; I could do without Athena's theme.”
    • “DLC with commentary and soundtrack is $10?”
  • optimization14 mentions

    The game's optimization has received largely negative feedback, with many players experiencing significant stuttering and low frame rates, particularly when rendering certain graphics like clouds. While some users noted improvements after recent patches or adjustments to settings, overall performance remains inconsistent and often below 60 fps, leading to a frustrating experience for many. The use of the Unity engine has been criticized for contributing to these performance issues.

    • “The colour palette and composition isn't great and makes the graphics look a bit amateurish, so using the black and white mode makes for a much more artful experience. It's easier on the eyes and improves performance a bit too for those who don't have the latest hardware.”
    • “Pretty decent optimization even on my somewhat dated rig.”
    • “Solid performance on ultra settings (water quality 50%).”
    • “The performance is abysmal, clocking at 25 fps average on a machine that runs CP77 at 70 fps.”
    • “The game looks pretty good, the narration and story hold up very well... but the performance here is zero; the game is pretty unoptimized (not even getting 60 fps most of the time).”
    • “I always had to play with the texture setting to stop the stuttering during the first 2-3 books.”
  • gameplay11 mentions

    The gameplay is often criticized for being simplistic and lacking depth, with puzzles that tend to resolve themselves due to prior knowledge of solutions. While the inventory system is functional, movement is limited, and the game lacks engaging action, relying instead on atmosphere and mythology. Overall, it offers a competent experience but falls short in delivering a more immersive and interactive gameplay experience.

    • “If you want to play a walking sim that's both fun and innovative, play 'The Forgotten City' instead, sharing the same setting but with a far higher 'fun factor' and much better-crafted gameplay elements.”
    • “Soon, you'll interact with all manner of people and creatures from mythology, and both story and gameplay work to make these elements inspire wonder.”
    • “However, the 'keys' for these gameplay 'locks' are usually no more than two rooms away, and most of the time puzzles solve themselves because you already have a key to a lock before you even knew it existed.”
    • “The game has no action gameplay, just a few action cutscenes.”
    • “The gameplay is rather like a Myst-style game, though with free movement.”
  • atmosphere8 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its strong ties to Greek mythology and atmospheric visuals, while others find it static and uninspired due to repetitive elements. The sound design and music contribute positively to the overall ambiance, though some technical inconsistencies exist. Overall, the atmosphere is a key selling point, overshadowing other aspects like character development and gameplay.

    • “The puzzles were all quite logical, the atmosphere and storytelling really drew me in, and it was an excellent game!”
    • “Music is great and atmospheric, and sound design is ok for the most part, with some weird outliers like walking in the sand, but I'm sure those will be corrected.”
    • “Graphics are atmospheric, too, with either a very muted color scheme or, by choice, black and white, invoking the feeling of the old Greek mythology movies that seemingly inspired this game.”
    • “The atmosphere could be bearable for an adult, haven't the gods behaved so mundanely as if taken from a Percy Jackson novel.”
    • “The game has some atmosphere, but you can only see so many humans turned to stone until you stop caring, and the world feels very static with all of its invisible walls holding you down.”
    • “All in all, a title that sells itself on atmosphere and the Greek mythology theme, rather than characters, story, or interesting gameplay.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the extensive back-tracking required to unlock new areas. While a teleportation stone later alleviates some of this burden, certain puzzles are perceived as unnecessarily tedious and lacking in rewarding gameplay.

    • “A lot of backtracking is involved, which might be tedious for some as we unlock more areas. However, later in the game, we find a teleportation stone that allows us to travel back and forth between the different god temples.”
    • “For the final puzzle, I happened upon the solution early on, but I discarded that idea at first because I thought, 'there's no way they'd require something so tedious.'”
    • “Nope, it is that tedious, and not in a way that feels rewarding at all.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game is noted for its occasional bugs, but many users feel it is still enjoyable, especially if purchased at a discounted price.

    • “The game is riddled with bugs that can ruin the experience.”
    • “Frequent crashes make it hard to enjoy the game.”
    • “I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players have reported experiencing nausea while navigating the game, indicating that the emotional impact may include discomfort rather than the intended engagement or connection.

  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by its clever and amusing responses to player actions, including humorous deaths and witty explanations for failures, which enhance the overall experience and keep players entertained.

    • “If the item was not what was needed, you'd either receive another clue, die in a hilarious way, or get an amusing explanation of why what you tried to do didn't work.”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing that keeps you laughing at every turn.”
    • “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create laugh-out-loud moments that catch you off guard.”
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