Immortals Fenyx Rising

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"Immortals Fenyx Rising" is an action-adventure game set in a mythological open world inspired by Greek mythology. Players control Fenyx, a winged demigod, as they battle mythological creatures, solve puzzles, and uncover the secrets of the gods. With a lighthearted tone and challenging combat, players explore a beautifully stylized world full of epic adventures.

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Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,661 reviews

story335 positive mentions

grinding124 negative mentions

Engaging and humorous story with clever dialogue, especially between Zeus and Prometheus.
Beautiful graphics and vibrant art style that enhances the exploration experience.
Fun combat mechanics with a variety of abilities and upgrades that keep gameplay interesting.

Frequent crashes and performance issues, particularly with certain Nvidia drivers.
Mandatory use of Ubisoft Connect, which can be cumbersome and intrusive.
Repetitive puzzles and tasks that can feel tedious over time, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

story
894 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Immortals Fenyx Rising" is a lighthearted and humorous take on Greek mythology, featuring a protagonist named Fenyx who embarks on a quest to save the gods from the monstrous Typhon. The narrative is delivered through witty banter between the narrators, Zeus and Prometheus, which adds a comedic flair, though some players find the humor forced or cringeworthy. While the story is engaging and filled with references to mythology, it is often described as simplistic and at times repetitive, with many players feeling that the gameplay mechanics overshadow the narrative depth.
- “This is an incredible game in every aspect, the story is dope and brought back memories of when I was learning about Greek mythology in school. The dialogues are actually funny, the combat is satisfying and sometimes challenging, the world is beautiful, the puzzles are fun although really broken due to some abilities (but it's also somewhat part of the game, you'll see it for yourself if you give it a try).”
- “Where Immortals Fenyx Rising really shines though is the storytelling.”
- “The story is captivating, filled with humor and charm, and the protagonist Fenyx is a joy to journey alongside.”
- “The last straw was the story and voice acting; it felt both lackluster and annoying in my opinion.”
- “The story is not interesting; at first I listened to everything, but after a while I was just skipping almost everything because of how it was narrated.”
- “The story is weak; I did not like it at all.”
gameplay
516 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Immortals: Fenyx Rising" is characterized by a blend of open-world exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat mechanics that draw inspiration from both "Breath of the Wild" and "Assassin's Creed Odyssey." While many players appreciate the engaging combat and humorous narrative, some criticize the repetitive nature of the gameplay and the reliance on puzzles that can feel tedious over time. Overall, the game offers a satisfying experience with a variety of mechanics, though it may not reach the depth or originality of its inspirations.
- “From its vibrant and breathtaking open world to its engaging combat mechanics and clever puzzles, every aspect of the game is a testament to the developers' creativity and attention to detail.”
- “With its seamless blend of Greek mythology and action-adventure gameplay, Immortals Fenyx Rising offers an unforgettable experience that will keep players hooked for hours on end.”
- “The gameplay, including fighting and exploration, are smooth and satisfying for the most part.”
- “They ripped the constant narration and bad humor from other annoying games, threw in some RPG-lite upgrading, stuffed the rest with a confused replication of the newest Zelda's mechanics, and set that all over an overdone, uninspired setting.”
- “Gameplay didn't feel natural and the story is a mess.”
- “This game was such a disappointment... the gameplay is not what I imagined it would be, it's boring, super grindy, and simply not fun.”
humor
402 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Immortals Fenyx Rising" is a mix of light-hearted, juvenile jokes and clever commentary on Greek mythology, often delivered through the banter between Zeus and Prometheus. While many players found the humor to be entertaining and occasionally laugh-out-loud funny, others criticized it as cringeworthy or overly forced, suggesting it may appeal more to a younger audience. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute to its charm, though reactions to the humor vary widely among players.
- “Gorgeous graphics, perfect controls, fun combat, hilarious storytelling and witty character dialogue.”
- “The banter between Zeus and Prometheus is hilarious, voice acting is top notch.”
- “The deep, engaging story complements hilarious characters with a fun art style that perfectly fits the world.”
- “Pretty much *all* of the dialogues in the game are flat, uninteresting, with unfunny attempts at humor... basically the epitome of the modern cringe-writing.”
- “Locked up grandpa narrating everything with 10 IQ Zeus throwing in unfunny jokes all the time makes it unbearable.”
- “Characters all the time desperately try to joke, but this is completely unfunny.”
graphics
378 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising its vibrant, cartoonish art style and colorful environments that evoke a playful atmosphere reminiscent of titles like "Breath of the Wild" and "Fortnite." However, some players report performance issues, including frame drops and crashes, particularly on lower-end systems or the Nintendo Switch, where the graphics are notably downgraded. Overall, while the visuals are generally considered appealing and well-designed, technical optimization remains a concern for many users.
- “Gorgeous graphics, perfect controls, fun combat, hilarious storytelling and witty character dialogue.”
- “Beautiful graphics, solid controls, fun and engaging combat.”
- “The graphics are stunning, it's funny, loads to do, and all the sick Greek mythology stuff is top tier.”
- “Do not buy it on Switch - it is graphically downgraded and looks awful!”
- “Runs very poorly, constant frame drops and lag no matter the display or graphic settings.”
- “It crashed 3 times in 10 minutes even after reducing all graphics.”
grinding
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players describing it as tedious, repetitive, and exhausting. Many reviewers noted that the game requires excessive grinding for resources, puzzles, and upgrades, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some players found moments of fun, the consensus is that the grinding elements significantly hinder the game's pacing and engagement.
- “The map size is very nice, not too tedious at all.”
- “After a few hours, the game becomes very repetitive and tedious.”
- “It's a 5 hour game that gets stretched to 20 hours because it randomly throws roadblocks that require hours of tedious grinding in your way.”
- “This game was such a disappointment... the gameplay is not what I imagined it would be, it's boring, super grindy, and simply not fun.”
music
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many praising the soundtrack composed by Gareth Coker for its beautiful and fitting melodies that enhance the gameplay experience. While some players found certain tracks to be repetitive or forgettable, the overall consensus highlights the music as a significant strength, contributing to the game's chill atmosphere and engaging combat moments. However, a few reviews noted that the music could be muted in favor of personal playlists without detracting from the experience.
- “The soundtrack is another big plus.”
- “The music fits perfectly and the sound effects are dynamic.”
- “Last but not least - Gareth Coker scores yet another fantastic soundtrack.”
- “Music 3/10; the music is very weak and boring.”
- “Every single aspect of the game is significantly inferior, starting from the story and writing and ending with gameplay and music.”
- “The music in this game drowns out the sounds of my computer taking off.”
optimization
99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including frame drops and stuttering, particularly on the Steam Deck and older hardware. While some users experienced smooth gameplay on high-end systems, the overall consensus indicates that the game is poorly optimized, especially for a title from Ubisoft, leading to frustration among players. Recommendations for improvement include better support for technologies like AMD FSR and NVIDIA DLSS to enhance performance.
- “Lush beautiful vistas at every turn, vibrant colors, crispy, sharp 4k visuals that put any Switch game to shame, solid performance at 60fps on a capable GPU.”
- “Performance wise runs very solid, with RTX 2070 and i7 8700k can run it at 1080p 60+ fps at max settings.”
- “Mega nice graphics, nice funny story and gameplay, good performance, remote play works great, controller support fantastic, in sale it's a very good deal, I would buy it again, thanks for this great game.”
- “Heard good things about this game, got it played for like an hour, seems fun, however to say this is poorly optimized is an understatement. It literally runs at 30-40 fps in 2024. If I can run Cyberpunk on ultra at 80 fps, there is no reason for this to run this poorly. Although the game seems fun and full of potential, Ubisoft needs to get their act together and fix it because a 90% off at this state will just lead to a ton of refunds once people actually play it.”
- “The game is fun but buried underneath atrocious performance and bugs.”
- “If you do buy it, expect to experience constant frame drops and stutters in addition to overall poor performance regardless of your hardware.”
stability
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes and freezes, particularly on newer NVIDIA drivers. Despite some players experiencing smooth performance on specific platforms like the Steam Deck, many others have faced persistent issues that hinder gameplay, leading to frustration and extensive troubleshooting efforts. Overall, the game appears to lack adequate support and updates to address these ongoing stability problems.
- “I think it's a pretty decent game, runs great on OLED Steam Deck.”
- “The game works and runs great; it lags in the menus, but aside from that, the gameplay is really good.”
- “Runs great on Steam Deck (stable 40fps) and I would recommend it, but not for full price (59.99 euros at the time of writing this).”
- “The game is 4 years old and has been on Steam for two years, and it looks like a buggy piece of crap that has not been put in any meaningful work or support.”
- “Game constantly crashes/freezes.”
- “Stay away from this game after 5 hours of playing; it's now freezing and crashing, and I cannot progress any further. It's a game-breaking bug and a waste of money.”
monetization
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy in this game has drawn significant criticism, particularly for its inclusion of numerous cosmetic microtransactions and daily/weekly challenges in a single-player experience, which many players view as unnecessary and exploitative. While some users noted that these microtransactions do not impact gameplay, the pervasive advertising for in-game purchases and the integration of Ubisoft's platform have left a negative impression, leading to accusations of a blatant cash grab. Overall, the monetization approach has been described as disrespectful and detracting from the overall experience.
- “Completing daily challenges awards you with weapon skins and materials used for ascension; weekly challenges give you coins that you can use as in-game currency to buy cosmetic DLCs (microtransactions).”
- “As far as in-app purchases, it's all cosmetic.”
- “Has optional microtransactions (does not impact gameplay, luckily).”
- “The daily challenges and microtransactions in this single-player FPS are disrespectful and out of place.”
- “Despite clearly being a lower budget, Ubisoft wanted to double dip hard into this release, so the store and microtransactions are pushed hard down your throat from the start… even though all of them are purely decorative.”
- “All of this, added to all the mess that comes with the mandatory download of Ubisoft Connect and all the microtransactions (including purchasable horses that are functionally better than most mounts in the game due to already having max stamina) make this into a game I can't possibly recommend.”
atmosphere
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is described as cozy and immersive, particularly through strong voice acting and interactions with gods, creating a romantic and cartoonish vibe. However, some players feel that technical issues, such as slow startup times and in-game store presentations, detract from the overall experience. While the game offers a decent atmosphere and engaging exploration, it lacks the charm and depth found in titles like "Breath of the Wild."
- “The main character's voice acting and interactions with the various gods really make the story and atmosphere feel cozy.”
- “Its atmosphere and immersion in Greek mythology is simply addictive.”
- “Visual - simple but very nice and very romantic atmosphere throughout the whole game, made a lot of screenshots, really nice art design, eye candy.”
- “The startup time is slowed by connecting and the in-game store presentation breaks the atmosphere.”
- “This game is lacking the charm, atmosphere, and satisfying gameplay that 'Breath of the Wild' has.”
- “It has the same atmosphere, but more focused towards comedy, with a cartoonish style.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted through the relatable struggles of its deities, particularly focusing on themes of flawed parenthood and personal growth. While the narrative features humorous and wholesome moments, it also delves into deeper emotional issues, making the protagonist's journey both heartwarming and impactful. Overall, the blend of humor and emotional depth creates a unique storytelling experience.
- “The story is modern simplicity; the main focus is on the emotional problems of four deities, particularly because Zeus is a bad father.”
- “Heartbreakingly underrated.”
- “The story is unique; there are many funny and wholesome moments, and the protagonist is a gem.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, though the New Game+ option enhances it for some players. Cross-save functionality is appreciated, especially for those who purchased the game multiple times. However, the absence of Steam achievements is seen as a missed opportunity to further boost replay value.
- “The new game + option gives this game a lot of replay value and cross saves are great if you, like me, bought the blasted thing more than once.”
- “It sucks that Ubisoft doesn't really care about customers and not adding Steam achievements which would add a lot to the replayability of the game, but overall this is a very good game and I am happy it's finally on Steam so I can enjoy it.”
- “It sucks that Ubisoft doesn't really care about customers and not adding Steam achievements, which would add a lot to the replayability of the game.”
- “Replayability?”
- “It sucks that Ubisoft doesn't really care about customers and not adding Steam achievements, which would add a lot to the replayability of the game.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is noted for its intriguing approach, particularly in the portrayal of figures like Zeus, who is given unexpected depth despite his traditionally negative traits. However, the overall character design, especially for human characters, has received criticism for being unappealing.
- “Good story, character development, and humor.”
- “Everyone knows Zeus was an asshat, but they give him character development, which is strange but interesting.”