October 8, 2019
Zojoi

Argonus and the Gods of Stone

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.

71%Game Brain Score

story, graphics

optimization, grinding

89% User Score Based on 126 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 4 reviews

Platforms

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About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Argonus and the Gods of Stone screenshot

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 130 reviews

story57 positive mentions

optimization14 negative mentions

The game features a captivating mythological story with excellent voice acting and a beautiful soundtrack.
The visuals are stunning, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the exploration experience.
Puzzles are generally logical and straightforward, making for a satisfying adventure for fans of Greek mythology.

The gameplay often feels more like a walking simulator with simplistic puzzles, lacking depth and challenge.
Performance issues, including stuttering and inconsistent frame rates, detract from the overall experience.
The narrative can become repetitive, with excessive voice-over that may overwhelm the player and detract from immersion.

story
119 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 plot is engaging and well-delivered through excellent voice acting and atmospheric music, some players noted that it lacks significant depth and resolution, particularly towards the end. Overall, the game is praised for its storytelling and exploration, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of mythological tales.
- “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.”
- “‘Argonus and the Gods of Stone’ tells a wonderful story that perfectly fits into the canon of old Greek legends.”
- “The story is amazing, the visuals are beautiful, and the puzzles are well done too.”
- “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.”
graphics
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful visuals and atmospheric design, while others criticize the performance issues, stuttering, and dated appearance. Many noted that the color palette can appear washed out or amateurish, but the option to switch to a vintage black-and-white filter is appreciated for enhancing the experience. Overall, while the graphics have potential, they are hindered by technical shortcomings and a lack of modern polish.
- “The game has wonderful graphics, the music is decent, and the voice acting is great!”
- “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.”
- “Lovely graphics, somewhat muted in color but still gorgeous, with an option of switching to 'classic look' (which seems to be black and white, if that's your thing).”
- “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.”
- “The color palette and composition isn't great and makes the graphics look a bit amateurish, so using the black and white filter makes for a much more artful experience, it's easier on the eyes, and improves the performance a bit too for those who don't have the latest hardware.”
music
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its brilliance and atmospheric quality, featuring a strong orchestral score that enhances the overall experience. While some players found certain themes less appealing, the majority highlighted the exceptional voice acting and how the soundtrack complements the game's beautiful visuals and engaging story. Overall, the music is considered a standout aspect, contributing significantly to the game's immersive environment.
- “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?”
- “The music was alright (I could do without Athena's theme).”
optimization
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received largely negative feedback, with players reporting frequent stuttering, particularly when rendering clouds, and an average frame rate as low as 25 fps on capable hardware. While some users noted improvements after recent patches, many still found the performance unoptimized, struggling to maintain 60 fps even on lower settings. Overall, the graphics and performance issues detract significantly from the experience, despite the game's strong narrative and story elements.
- “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 the 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 here is zero; the game is pretty unoptimized (not even getting 60fps most of the time).”
- “Performance is abysmal, clocking at 25 fps average on a machine that runs CP77 at 70fps.”
- “Crappy game, crappy graphics, crappy performance, endless stuttering, thanks to the Unity engine.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is often criticized for being simplistic and lacking engagement, with puzzles that tend to resolve themselves due to pre-existing solutions. While the game features a solid inventory system and a myst-style exploration, it suffers from limited movement options and a lack of action, relying heavily on atmosphere and narrative rather than compelling gameplay mechanics. Overall, it is seen as a competent title but falls short in delivering a truly enjoyable 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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “Old school gameplay that makes no apologies.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is a significant highlight, drawing players in with its strong ties to Greek mythology, muted color schemes, and effective sound design. While some find the world static and repetitive, the overall ambiance, complemented by logical puzzles and engaging storytelling, creates an immersive experience reminiscent of classic mythology films. However, the portrayal of gods and certain design choices may detract from the experience for some players.
- “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 okay 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 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.”
- “The atmosphere could be bearable for an adult, but the gods behave so mundanely as if taken from a Percy Jackson novel.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to extensive back-tracking required to unlock new areas. While a teleportation stone later alleviates some of this burden, many feel that the repetitive nature of certain puzzles, especially the final one, lacks a rewarding payoff.
- “The final puzzle: for this one, 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.”
- “A lot of back-tracking is involved which might be tedious for some as we unlock more areas, but later in the game we find a teleportation stone that allows us to travel back and forth between the different god temples.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to have stability issues, with frequent bugs, but many users still find it enjoyable enough to recommend, especially if purchased at a discounted price.
- “It can be buggy but worth a playthrough if you can get it on sale.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have reported experiencing nausea while navigating the game, indicating that the emotional impact may be tied to discomfort rather than engagement or connection.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its clever and amusing responses to player actions, often resulting in humorous deaths or entertaining explanations for failures, which adds a lighthearted and engaging element to the gameplay experience.
- “If the item was not what was needed, you'd get another clue, you'd die in a hilarious way, or you'd get an amusing explanation of why what you tried to do did not work.”