Assassin's Creed Odyssey Standard Edition - Xbox One

I bought this game for my boyfriend for Christmas. This game has a great story line and is just the right amount of challenging to play. The graphics are very smooth and rarely glitch. I love that you can choose to play this game as a male or female character.

Even though it said after the first day that it was delayed, with 2 day shipping that I paid to have, it still arrived on time. The game was still brand new and in the wrap still. I love the game too.

I wont sugarcoat this for you. Its a lot, but not completely, like Origin exepct in ancient greece oppossed to Egypt. REGARDLESS, it holds up its own. In my opinion, this is one of the top 3 best AC games so far. I liked Origins a ton but i absoulutely love Odyssey

The Assassin's Creed series has outdone themselves yet again with Assassin's Creed Odyssey! Set during the Peloponnesian War between Sparta and Athens, players not only get to choose the gender of their character (either Alexios or Kassandra), but also what city they support! By destroying enemy supplies, pillaging, and deposing national leaders, players can turn the tide of war for either city. Moreover, performing these actions will trigger a conquest battle with hundreds of Greek soldiers, captains, and mercenaries. Conquer an area for the city-state of your choosing and reap the fruit of enemy territory! Odyssey also introduces a notoriety system, similar to that in other open-world games like GTA V. Essentially, you have the freedom to choose who you want to be: from a mercenary with a conflicted conscious to a ruthless psychopath, to everything in-between. However, should you choose to kill innocents, your reputation will degrade over time and you'll be chased by increasingly difficult bounty hunters who seek a price on your head. Odyssey also employs an open dialogue system, whereby players influence in-game outcomes, such as in-game side missions, through dialogue options. Players experience their freedom in arguably the Assassins' Creed series' most realistic open world. With your eagle you can explore ancient Greece's colorful, picturesque, island landscape; it's white-stone isles, autumnal forests, and arid deserts. Similar to Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, players can once again recruit a crew, board, ram, and sink other ships! After conquering the Mediterranean, players can also conquer and tame wildlife for their bidding, such as attacking or causing a diversion in an enemy camp. Fighting dynamics have also never been so seamless in the series. Players have access to a broad assortment of ancient Greek weapons, with a different combo attack against enemies. Lighter weapons will stun an enemy on the first blow, while heavier ones will knock them down. Weapons also have a ranking system, which means players can upgrade their simple blade into a legendary flaming sword! Newly introduced are hotkey buttons (e.g. Xbox D-pad) which host customizable weapons, inventory items, and attacks. Odyssey also integrates an ability hierarchy system similar to that of Assassin's Creeds Origins. As you rank up, you will unlock outstanding abilities such as directing the flow of your arrow after it's been shot. Overall Assassin's Creed Odyssey is an epic must-play. It expands upon the open-world of Origins, while offering an incredible unparalleled story of Ancient Greece! I am writing this review as part of a contest.

I want to start off by saying the graphics in this game is breathtaking. To break down into a easier review to read: Pros: - The textures, particles, and over all graphics are amazing. It leaves you memorized and in awe of the games landscapes and characters. - Open world setting allows you to explore the world beyond the store line. - The fighting setting has been update to offer smoother battling experience. - Although the game is huge, the loading time in between the maps and towns are pretty fast. Cons: - There are moments where the frame may drop but its hardly noticeable. - Some of the in game mechanics are a bit off, such as random animals damaging you while riding. - No multiplayer? Not sure if this counts as a con, but would be nice to have AC franchise get up to par with some of the newer multiplayer options. Summary: Overall, this Odyssey is a great addition to the Assassin's Creed franchise. It offers you hours of great story lines, side quest and many other things to do. I would recommend this game to anyone who loves action packed RPGs.