Playstation Plus Collection is an ongoing series where
I give my first impression of all of the games that are made available each
month through Playstation plus. Typically, there are around four free games per
month, and so one shall be covered each week. At the end of each month I shall
give an overall verdict of the worth of Playstation plus for that particular
month.
So what would we get if we combined the God of War style of Greek
mythology (meaning, we’re off to kill Zeus) and the resurgent form of action side
scrollers? Well, as it turns out, a pretty fun, unique, and rather entertaining
game.
As I just mentioned Apotheon is an action side scroller, and
there has been no shortage of these types of games as of late - Guacamelee and Scott Pilgrim being two that come to mind. With this type of game
there are a number of things that are implicit to the gameplay - A gradual
gathering of abilities, Rooms with require specific applications of these
abilities to ‘beat’ the room, and optional quests or goals. Apotheon has all of
these elements and does them just as good as any other side scroller. So what
makes it stand out?
The feature that stands out the most in Apotheon is the aesthetic.
Both Scott Pilgrim and Guacamelee too have unique aesthetics
with their sprite and sharp edged styles respectively, but it is the bringing
to life of the greek pottery style (think the start of the Disney Hercules film)
which really brings the game to life. Some might see this style as quite
jarring or even gimmicky, but i think it is engaging enough and unique enough
to make it stand out in a genre of game that relys on the same principles.
Overall, I’d definitely recommend people pick up this game.
As always with playstation plus it is free for subscription holders, so even if
you’re not into the genre or the aesthetic or the controls or whatever of this
game. You’d be foolish not to download it before the month’s end.
Conor M.
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