Assassin's Creed® Odyssey

Assassin's Creed® Odyssey

October 1, 2018
Ubisoft Entertainment
4.5/5.0(100,310 reviews)
~31h playtime
Metacritic 85
ActionAdventureRole Playing Games

PlayStation 4 · PC · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch

Mixed

Overall player feedback for Assassin's Creed Odyssey is predominantly positive, with many players praising its immersive open world, engaging story, and RPG elements. However, some criticism is directed at certain gameplay mechanics and the game's departure from traditional Assassin's Creed elements, leading to a mixed sentiment overall.

About This Game

This is the entry where Assassin's Creed fully committed to the RPG, swapping linear assassinations for a mercenary's odyssey across the Peloponnesian War. Ancient Greece is the draw: dozens of islands, naval combat aboard a customizable ship, 150v150 conquest battles, dialogue choices that branch toward multiple endings, and detours into myth against the likes of Medusa. A skill tree and loot loop sit underneath it all.

The trade-off is size. Critics rated it among the strongest in the series and often invoked The Witcher 3, but the recurring caveat is that finishing it demands grinding through repetitive side content, a pace players widely read as nudging them toward paid XP boosts. It rewards anyone who wants a hundred-hour world to live in, and frustrates those after the tight, stealth-first Assassin's Creed of old. Included on PS Plus Extra, it is a low-risk way to test that appetite.

Highlights

  • Choice-driven gameplay with multiple endings
  • Richly detailed open world based on Ancient Greece
  • Character customization and RPG mechanics
  • Naval battles with customizable ships
  • Engaging side quests that enrich the main story
  • Stunning visuals and historical authenticity
  • Dynamic combat system with abilities and skill trees

Themes

historicalwarexplorationepicfantasyrevengeromanticmilitary

Mechanics

open-worldexplorationcombatmelee-combatranged-combatstealthparkourlevelingskill-treesloot-systemcustomizationdialoguechoice-basedbranching-narrativemultiple-endings

Platforms

PlayStation 4
PC
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature
Languages:
EnglishFrench (France)Portuguese (Brazil)Spanish
Official site:Visit site

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person

Player Reviews

Mixed

Overall player feedback for Assassin's Creed Odyssey is predominantly positive, with many players praising its immersive open world, engaging story, and RPG elements. However, some criticism is directed at certain gameplay mechanics and the game's departure from traditional Assassin's Creed elements, leading to a mixed sentiment overall.

Pros

  • • Massive open world with stunning visuals
  • • Intriguing storyline with historical characters
  • • Engaging RPG mechanics and character progression
  • • Diverse gameplay options and combat styles
  • • Fun naval combat and exploration opportunities

Cons

  • • Repetitive gameplay and quests
  • • Level scaling makes some encounters frustrating
  • • Technical issues, including long load times
  • • Some players feel it strays too far from traditional Assassin's Creed themes
  • • Certain gameplay mechanics can feel unresponsive or poorly optimized

Based on 104 reviews from playstation, steam

Screenshots

Gameplay Video

Assassin's Creed Odyssey: Stealth Kills Gameplay - Hideout Clearing Assassin Build - Vol.9

Assassin's Creed® Odyssey — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Assassin's Creed® Odyssey worth playing?
Assassin's Creed® Odyssey has a mixed reception from players, holding an average score of 4.5 out of 5 across 100,310 reviews.
Is Assassin's Creed® Odyssey included with PlayStation Plus?
Yes — Assassin's Creed® Odyssey is part of the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalogue, so subscribers on that tier can play it at no extra cost.
Is Assassin's Creed® Odyssey single-player or multiplayer?
Assassin's Creed® Odyssey supports single player.
What platforms is Assassin's Creed® Odyssey available on?
Assassin's Creed® Odyssey is available on PS4.
When did Assassin's Creed® Odyssey release?
Assassin's Creed® Odyssey released on October 1, 2018.
What is Assassin's Creed® Odyssey's age rating?
Assassin's Creed® Odyssey carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature.