Champion of the Gods
- July 17, 2015
- Choice of Games
- 8h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Champion of the Gods" is a 217,000-word interactive novel set in a world of Greek myth. Your choices determine your destiny as you battle monsters, soldiers, and gods, and decide whether to accept or refuse the gifts of the gods. With multiple endings, will you overthrow the gods or become their champion?
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Reviews
- The game features a well-written story that effectively incorporates Greek mythology, providing an engaging narrative experience.
- Choices in the game feel impactful, allowing players to shape their character's journey and relationships, enhancing replayability.
- The game offers a variety of paths and endings, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate interactive storytelling.
- The story is relatively short, leading to a feeling of rushed pacing and limited character development, particularly in romance.
- Many choices may feel like they lead to the same outcomes, creating an illusion of choice rather than meaningful decision-making.
- The lack of background music and visual elements can make the experience feel less immersive compared to other games.
- story138 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story of the game is a blend of engaging narrative and Greek mythology, exploring themes of choice and fate, though it often feels linear and lacks depth in character development. While players appreciate the multiple endings and the ability to shape their character's journey, many feel that the pacing is rushed and the impact of choices is limited, leading to a less immersive experience. Overall, the writing is well-crafted, making it a worthwhile read for fans of interactive storytelling, despite its shortcomings in replayability and complexity.
“The story is rich, engaging, and well-written.”
“Champion of the gods provides you with many paths and a great and in-depth story and world to become immersed in.”
“Great story, great writing, takes a little bit from Homer's Odyssey and other Greek-like myths but still feels fresh, well planned, and very well thought out.”
“However, too little time was spent on each part of the story before introducing new concepts, places, and characters.”
“The story itself was not really affected by my choices and that's a big flaw for a choose-your-own-adventure game.”
“The emergence of a mostly linear story detracts heavily from replayability.”
- replayability15 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the engaging story and the impact of choices that encourage multiple playthroughs, others find the linear structure and lack of save features limit their ability to explore different outcomes. Many agree that the game offers significant replay value for its price, but the necessity to replay the entire game for different choices can be frustrating.
“Such a good story, with endless replayability.”
“There is great replayability and it comes pretty cheap!”
“The choices and consequences are there, and of the two playthroughs I've had, I didn't find a single choice that wouldn't at least change a scene or two, which is great - the replayability is definitely there.”
“While the story was interesting and worth the price if you're looking for a good read, it has no replay value as a game.”
“Again, written well for a good story once through, but not a choice-of game, no replay value (especially if achievement hunting).”
“I guess it ensures that your choices are permanent for each session you play, but it also means you'll have to play through the entire story in one sitting and it kind of stunts replayability since you have to replay the whole game every time if you want to make a different choice.”
- music13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Overall, players feel that the game lacks background music, which could enhance the immersive experience, especially during key moments like battles or tense situations. While some users found the absence of music manageable by playing their own, many expressed that incorporating ambient sounds or thematic music would significantly improve the game's atmosphere.
“Even though it's entirely text-based, the settings and descriptions are clear, and at certain points, I was even imagining what the music would've sounded like if it were a movie.”
“So I'll say this first so you know how I feel about this game: I loved every minute. The writing was so well put together that I was completely absorbed by it. When I tried putting on music in the background, I found it was just distracting me from the game, so I turned it off and returned back to the world of the game.”
“I think background music and ambient sounds would be very effective for the game.”
“They could add background music or something.”
“A bit of background music would be nice though.”
“It's missing background music, but that's ignorable by just playing your own.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as minimalistic and lacking in modern visual effects, with no animations or sound, which some players initially found off-putting. However, many reviewers appreciated the immersive storytelling and the ability to engage the imagination, suggesting that the narrative quality compensates for the absence of high-end graphics. Overall, while the visuals are considered outdated, the game's strength lies in its writing and emotional depth rather than its graphical presentation.
“Beautifully written—leaves plenty to the imagination, depending on how vividly you can recreate the scenes and fantastic visuals.”
“In a world of AAA titles with breathtaking graphics, I suppose it's strange to some that people still buy and play these dinosaurs... but much like how a book can pull you in, this story can be so engrossing that you look past the archaic nature of it and enjoy it for the sum of its parts.”
“There are no fancy animations, graphics, or sounds, which I initially thought would make the game boring, but after playing I realized I was wrong.”
“I just think being a text-adventure game does not compensate for the lack of visuals still.”
“However, it doesn't advertise Batman and bananas (...) and GTA V has better graphics.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple stat mechanics and a mechanical world that lacks true freedom of choice, leading to a sense of purposelessness. Players experience a mix of agency and unpredictability in the narrative, with meaningful and consistent stats, though the overall gameplay time is limited to around 10 hours. While the text-adventure format is engaging, the addition of subtle visual elements could enhance the overall gameplay experience.
“You feel like you have quite a bit of agency; some of the twists are not easily predicted. I found no obvious bugs in mechanics or dialogue, the stats you built are meaningful and consistent, and the writing quality stays solid through to the end.”
“The 'stats' page employs the 'discovery' mechanic - many of the stat bars are only revealed once you encounter them; unlike most choice games where you can see everything from the beginning (e.g., relationship ratings for characters you haven't even met yet).”
“The destiny leads to a greater good, but at the same time, with no chaos, no actual freedom of choice, the world is purely mechanical and there is no further purpose to it than existing.”
“The 'stats' page employs the 'discovery' mechanic - many of the stat bars are only revealed once you encounter them; unlike most choice games where you can see everything from the beginning.”
“This game has maybe 10 hours of gameplay in it (if you're an achievement hound).”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the game attempts to evoke a sense of heroism, the romantic elements fall short, lacking emotional depth and leaving players feeling disconnected from the characters.
“The game made me feel like one of those Greek heroes.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highlighted by its replayability, allowing players to explore different choices and outcomes throughout the lengthy narrative. The game effectively combines various genres, including adventure and romance, while also presenting deep philosophical dilemmas that enrich character arcs.
“As the story is long, it can be replayed several times after some time with different choices to explore the character development through the story.”
“This game has it all: adventure, strategy, fighting, character development, romance, and even deep philosophical dilemmas.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression throughout the game.”
“I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; they didn't evolve in any surprising or engaging ways.”
“Despite the game's length, the characters remain one-dimensional and fail to resonate with the player.”
