The Odyssey

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The Odyssey is a single player action game. It was developed by Crazysoft ltd and was released on September 4, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

Step into this epic point-and-click mythical adventure game. See what it takes to be the Greek hero Odysseus (Ulysses)! Get ready to embark on a journey filled with danger, mythical creatures and ancient Gods. Thrilling moments and unexpected twists as well as the evil presence of legendary creatures dominate this mythical game throughout.

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55%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and educational experience, especially for those interested in Ancient Greek Mythology.
It features humorous dialogues and nostalgic point-and-click adventure elements that many players enjoy.
The graphics are simple yet appealing, and there are plenty of puzzles and mini-games to engage with.

The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes on Windows 10 and poor mouse functionality on higher resolution displays.
There is a lack of helpful tips or guidance for solving puzzles, which can lead to frustration.
The animation is minimal, with characters simply fading in and out, and the music is considered poor by some players.

humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the humor in the game's dialogues, particularly noting that the Greek version offers a fun and engaging reading experience.
- “I played the Greek version, and the dialogues are humorous and fun to read.”
- “The witty banter between characters had me laughing out loud!”
- “The game's clever puns and jokes kept me entertained throughout my playthrough.”
gameplay
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Players report significant frustration with the gameplay, citing issues such as getting stuck early on and unresponsive controls, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Then gets stuck at the very beginning... just the music of the gameplay and that's all. I tried to press all the buttons on the keyboard, but none worked.”
- “The controls are unresponsive and frustrating, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”
- “Gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real challenge, leading to a dull experience.”
graphics
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The graphics are praised for their appealing simplicity and quality, enhancing the overall adventure experience with engaging visuals and a wealth of content to explore.
- “I love the good-looking, simple graphics and the adventure elements it has to offer. It's fun and has lots of content to go through.”
- “The graphics and drawings are also nice.”
music
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The music in the game is generally considered poor, with players noting a lack of variety and engagement, as it primarily consists of repetitive gameplay sounds. Additionally, some users experienced technical issues that hindered their ability to interact with the music features.
- “The music is also poor.”
- “The game gets stuck at the very beginning... just the music of the gameplay and that's all. I tried pressing all the buttons on the keyboard, but none worked.”
story
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The story is praised for its engaging and enjoyable approach to introducing both children and adults to Homer's Odyssey, with a plot that closely aligns with the original narrative.
- “An interesting and fun way for children and grown-ups to get to know Homer's Odyssey, as its plot is as accurately based on it as possible.”