Rise of the Argonauts - Preview @ IGN

In this preview, IGN does a short summary of features and gameplay for Codemasters' action rpg Rise of the Argonauts:

The RPG side of things is very streamlined. There are no loot drops, no stat sheets and no inventory screens. You earn new weapons -- we saw the mace, sword and spear -- which can be upgraded through the smith on your ship, the Argo. None of the micromanaging of items to be found here, which makes for a friendlier game for those who don't play a lot of RPGs. But this could be a drawback for folks who like having a greater hand in evolving their character.

What makes this an RPG then? Well, there is a copious amount of dialogue. Jason visits a number of areas where he'll speak to others and gain side quests. And you do upgrade Jason by dedicating deeds to higher powers. Choice also plays a role. At one point you can decide whether to kill Medusa or save her. End her life and Perseus joins the Argonauts. Save her -- and return her to human form -- and she will join your team.

This is an RPG-lite, but there is action aplenty....

Conclusion:

There's still a lot to be done to make Rise of the Argonauts a winner this holiday. Bugs need to be squashed, the framerate needs to be smoothed out, and the visual fidelity could use a boost. While Argonauts still looks a little rough around the edges, it does show some promise. The skill tree is actually very slick. Hopefully the story and the boss battles can deliver.