You explore a bright, cartoonish open world based on Greek myth, climbing any surface you can reach and gliding between islands while solving physics puzzles scattered around the map. Zeus and another god narrate your adventure with jokes throughout, keeping the tone light even during boss fights against giant mythical creatures. It borrows a lot of its structure from other open-world climbing games, but wraps it in a friendlier, funnier shell.
Gameplay video
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Screenshots & review notes
The verdict
It borrows heavily from other open-world adventures, but its cheerful tone and mythological setting give it enough charm to stand on its own.
The mechanics
Climbing and puzzle-solving feel satisfying throughout, even if combat encounters can grow repetitive over a long playthrough.
Presentation
Bright, stylized visuals and witty divine narration keep the mood light, and performance holds steady across most of the open world.
Staying power
There is a lot of map to clear here, perhaps more than the content justifies, but it is a relaxing pick for open-world fans wanting something less grim.
Frames captured from the gameplay video above; notes are our own take on the game.
What it's like to play
An open-world Greek myth adventure that is openly inspired by Breath of the Wild, with gliding, climbing, and stamina management, but wrapped in a comedic narration duel between Zeus and Prometheus. The Vault of Tartarus puzzle dungeons are the highlight, physics-based challenges ranging from gentle to genuinely tricky. Combat is flashy and light, with god-given powers like Herakles' strength.
The world is colorful and dense with chests, challenges, and mythical creatures. Character customization and gear upgrades support light build variety. The three DLC expansions add new regions and gameplay twists.
The humor is divisive, with the banter sometimes undercutting dramatic moments. The formula is derivative by design, and puzzle repetition sets in over the long campaign. As a charming, family-friendly open-world adventure, it is enjoyable comfort food that never takes itself seriously.