Immortals Fenyx Rising

70%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,382 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • humor
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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.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
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Reviews

70%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,382 reviews
story175 positive mentions
grinding65 negative mentions
  • The game features a vibrant and beautiful open world, filled with engaging puzzles and challenges.
  • The humor and witty dialogue between characters, especially Zeus and Prometheus, adds charm and entertainment to the gameplay.
  • Combat is fun and satisfying, with a variety of abilities and upgrades that enhance the overall experience.
  • The game suffers from frequent crashes and performance issues, particularly on PC, which can hinder the overall enjoyment.
  • The reliance on Ubisoft Connect for launching the game and the lack of Steam achievements can be frustrating for players.
  • Many players find the puzzles to be repetitive and tedious, leading to a sense of burnout over time.
  • story468 mentions

    The story of "Immortals Fenyx Rising" is a lighthearted and humorous take on Greek mythology, featuring a protagonist's quest to save the gods from the monstrous Typhon. While the narrative is filled with witty banter between the narrators, Zeus and Prometheus, and offers engaging themes of family and identity, some players find it simplistic and repetitive, often overshadowed by the game's puzzle-heavy gameplay. Overall, the storytelling is enjoyable for those who appreciate a comedic approach to mythology, though it may not resonate with everyone due to its light tone and occasional cringeworthy humor.

    • “Light, but never trivial, and underneath the goofy vibes and jokes, it delivers a really nice story about family and identity.”
    • “The story is captivating, filled with humor and charm, and the protagonist Fenyx is a joy to journey alongside.”
    • “The story is a great adaptation of Greek mythology, the open world looks great, and the many puzzles are good fun.”
    • “The story is presented very raw and childish.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay267 mentions

    The gameplay of "Immortals: Fenyx Rising" is characterized by a blend of open-world exploration, engaging combat, and puzzle-solving mechanics, drawing comparisons to both "Assassin's Creed Odyssey" and "Breath of the Wild." While many players appreciate the variety of activities and the humorous narrative, some criticize the repetitiveness of quests and the simplistic nature of certain mechanics, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience. Despite its flaws, the game offers a visually appealing world and satisfying gameplay that can be enjoyable for fans of the genre.

    • “A near perfect high fantasy open world experience full of fun & varied activities, exhilarating traversal and on point combat mechanics.”
    • “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.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth with enjoyable satisfying controls.”
    • “I went into this game not for the gameplay but for the comedy aspect of it and being set in Greek mythology, but I regret buying this game even with a discount; it's so boring, the player has almost no facial expressions, the player's conversations are really boring, and their tone really doesn't match most of the situations.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • humor206 mentions

    The humor in "Immortals Fenyx Rising" is a mix of light-hearted, tongue-in-cheek jokes and more adult-oriented themes, often drawing from Greek mythology. While many players find the banter between characters like Zeus and Prometheus genuinely funny and charming, others feel that the humor can be cringeworthy or forced at times. Overall, the game successfully balances engaging storytelling with comedic elements, appealing to both younger audiences and adults who appreciate its quirky take on mythological narratives.

    • “The writing is hilarious.”
    • “The banter between Zeus and Prometheus is hilarious, voice acting is top notch.”
    • “The humor is full of amazingly awful dad jokes and self-awareness about how messed up a lot of Greek mythology really is.”
    • “Zeus constantly talking to Prometheus was super annoying and not funny.”
    • “Pretty much all of the dialogues in the game are flat, uninteresting, with unfunny attempts at humor... basically the epitome of modern cringe writing.”
    • “Characters all the time desperately try to joke, but this is completely unfunny.”
  • graphics194 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their vibrant, cartoonish art style, reminiscent of titles like "Assassin's Creed Odyssey" and "Breath of the Wild." Many players appreciate the colorful visuals and unique world design, which enhance the overall experience, although some have noted performance issues and graphical downgrades on certain platforms, particularly the Switch. Overall, the game's aesthetic is considered a strong point, contributing to its fun and engaging atmosphere.

    • “The graphics, animations, voice acting, level design, and world design are brilliant.”
    • “The visuals are beautiful; Ubisoft hit it out of the park with the art style in this one.”
    • “Beautiful graphics, solid controls, fun and engaging combat.”
    • “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.”
    • “Graphics from 15 years ago, barely any customization.”
  • grinding68 mentions

    The reviews highlight that the game features excessive grinding and repetitive tasks, leading to a tedious experience for many players. While some enjoy the vast amount of content and puzzles, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration with the game's grindy nature, which detracts from the fun and engagement. Players suggest that the game could benefit from a more streamlined approach to tasks and puzzles to avoid the feeling of monotony.

    • “The map size is very nice, not too tedious at all.”
    • “The game is just long enough where it doesn't feel like a massive grind but edges close to the tedious, repetitive line where many puzzles are more or less the same but with extra steps.”
    • “An absolutely insane amount of content, and by that I mean the same tedious stuff over and over again.”
    • “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.”
  • music53 mentions

    The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many praising the fantastic soundtrack composed by Gareth Coker, which enhances the overall experience. While some players find the music to be occasionally repetitive or forgettable, the majority appreciate its chill vibes and fitting transitions during gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant highlight, contributing to the game's immersive atmosphere.

    • “The soundtrack is also surprisingly amazing!”
    • “The music fits perfectly and the sound effects are dynamic.”
    • “Last but not least - Gareth Coker scores yet another fantastic soundtrack.”
    • “I think you could mute the game, play your own music, and you would be fine.”
    • “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.”
  • optimization50 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting smooth performance and good graphics, while others experience significant frame drops and stuttering, particularly on the Steam Deck. Many users criticize the game's overall optimization, especially for older hardware, and suggest that it feels poorly ported, leading to frustration despite the game's enjoyable elements. Overall, while some players have had a positive experience, the consensus leans towards the need for better optimization and stability across various platforms.

    • “Don't really understand the mixed reviews; the game runs smoothly without any problems in ultrawide for me.”
    • “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, it runs very solid; with an RTX 2070 and i7 8700k, I can run it at 1080p 60+ fps at max settings.”
    • “This, coupled with poor performance, makes the game a slog to get through.”
    • “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% discount 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.”
  • stability35 mentions

    The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous players reporting frequent crashes and freezes, particularly on newer NVIDIA drivers. While some users have found workarounds, such as downgrading drivers, the overall experience remains marred by bugs and performance issues, making it frustrating for many. Despite these problems, a few players have noted that the game runs well on specific platforms like the Steam Deck, though this is not universally experienced.

    • “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 crashes. I cannot go any further in the game at all. It's a game-breaking bug and a waste of money.”
  • monetization25 mentions

    The monetization in this game has drawn significant criticism, particularly for its inclusion of microtransactions in a single-player experience, which many players view as unnecessary and exploitative. While the microtransactions are primarily cosmetic, their pervasive presence in the game's interface and the emphasis on daily and weekly challenges for rewards have left a negative impression, with players feeling that it detracts from the overall experience. Despite some acknowledging that these purchases do not impact gameplay, the overwhelming focus on in-game advertisements and the integration of Ubisoft's platform have been described as a blatant cash grab.

    • “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.”
    • “It has optional microtransactions (does not impact gameplay, luckily).”
    • “The daily challenges and microtransactions in this single-player FPS are disrespectful and out of place.”
    • “For a single-player game, the game has a lot of unnecessary microtransactions, even if they’re all cosmetic.”
    • “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.”
  • atmosphere8 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a visually appealing and romantic art design, enhanced by cozy voice acting and interactions that create an engaging experience. While some players appreciate the comedic and cartoonish elements, others feel that certain features, like the in-game store, detract from the overall immersion. Overall, the atmosphere is praised for its charm and addictive quality, particularly in its portrayal of Greek mythology.

    • “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.”
    • “There is a good atmosphere, a decent moveset, good progression, interesting armor/weapon builds, loads of playtime, and exploring is fun.”
    • “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.”
  • emotional5 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its exploration of the complex relationships and struggles of four deities, particularly focusing on themes of fatherhood and personal growth. While the narrative includes humorous and wholesome moments, it also delves into deeper emotional issues, making the protagonist's journey both relatable and heartwarming. Overall, the blend of humor and emotional depth creates a unique and engaging experience.

    • “The story is modern simplicity; the main focus is on the emotional problems of four deities, particularly how Zeus is portrayed as a bad father.”
    • “There are wholesome moments, like Prometheus saying: 'Fenyx couldn’t help but reflect on what the god of war had taught her.'”
    • “Heartbreakingly underrated.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game offers limited replayability, though the New Game+ option enhances it for some players. Cross saves are a plus for those who own it on multiple platforms, but the lack of Steam achievements is seen as a missed opportunity to further boost replay value. Overall, while the game is well-received, its replayability may not meet everyone's expectations.

    • “The new game + option gives this game a lot of replay value and cross saves are great if you, like me, bought the game more than once.”
    • “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 isn't adding Steam achievements, which would add a lot to the replayability of the game.”
  • character development3 mentions

    Character development in the game is noted for its intriguing approach, particularly with figures like Zeus, who is portrayed with unexpected depth despite his traditionally negative traits. However, some users find the overall character design lacking in appeal.

    • “Good story, character development, and humor.”
    • “Everyone knows Zeus was an asshat, but they give him character development, which is strange but interesting.”
    • “The character design of humans is, in my opinion, neither pleasant nor good.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
    • “I found the characters to be one-dimensional, with little to no growth throughout the game.”
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Play time

24hMedian play time
32hAverage play time
25hMain story
62hCompletionist
10-65hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 20 analyzed playthroughs

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