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Achilles: Legends Untold - Review @ Nerd Stash

by Hiddenx, 2022-05-30 14:44:26

The Nerd Stash has reviewed thje Early Access game Achilles: Legends Untold:

Achilles: Legends Untold Early Access Review

Dark Point Games recently released a new title, Achilles: Legends Untold, to the Steam Early Access Program. This isometric souls-like action RPG will immerse players in a conflict between mythological gods. We decided to check out the new entry to the Early Access program. Find out how it is in our review of the Dark Point Games release Achilles: Legends Untold.

Story: A shallow telling of gods and humans

Achilles: Legends Untold kicks off during the Bronze Age, particularly during the Trojan War. This conflict and its existence are debatable which the Greek Army and the Army of Troy are fighting. Stepping into the shoes of the legendary figure Achilles, you and Agamemnon assault the city of Troy. The beginning of Achilles: Legends Untold begins toward the end of the assault of Troy, where Achilles fights Hector.

For those who don’t remember, this conflict is kicked off because Helen, the wife of the king of Sparta, had fallen in love with one of the princes of Troy, Paris. Achilles: Legends Untold is based more on the mythology of the gods, which is relevant because this conflict is caused by the gods initially in the myth. With Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite forcing a choice upon the young prince. Eris, the goddess of discord, brings a gift "for the fairest," causing her namesake between the goddess and seeing the choice placed upon Paris. Offered power, wisdom, or love, Paris chooses love and the goddess Aphrodite, leading Helen to fall in love with Paris.

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Conclusion: Good foundation, needs more time

The Dark Point Games release Achilles: Legends Untold offers a solid foundation, with the beginnings of an interesting plot. Unfortunately, it's too early to tell what the full release of Achilles: Legends Untold will look like. So, for now, if you are interested in supporting the team at Dark Point Games. You can pick up their newest release, Achilles: Legends Untold, for $19.99 on the Steam Early Access program. But beware, there isn’t much to the game just yet. Additionally, if you are interested in learning more about the team at Dark Point Games, you can check them out on their development page.

Score: 3/5 - Good

 

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Achilles: Legends Untold

SP/MP: Single + MP
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: Action-RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released


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