Assassin's Creed Odyssey • Gaming • General Gaming • Eurogamer.net

DUFFMAN5 14 Sep 2018 06:21:47 26,890 posts
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Hi people
Can't find a thread for this, which surely is wrong. As you all know the search feature is total toss so there probably is one, anyway for those of you that do not venture onto the front page, you might be interested in this.

https://youtu.be/GmVF2tNStTY

ACIII free remaster you say, I can go for that.
The roadmap also looks good. I was not overly interested in this game due mainly to it looking like a vast expansion for Origins, which while epic was massive enough on its own.
Have to say I do like the way this is shaping up now. Also the AC series has upped its game when releasing dlc, used to be total pants offerings.
Only thing holding me back at the moment is RDR2 releasing a mere 3 weeks after Odyssey...

ti prépei na káno

Edited by DUFFMAN5 at 06:23:21 14-09-2018

DUFFMAN5 14 Sep 2018 07:45:31 26,890 posts
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@ZuluHero
Hi mate
You should absolutely check out Origins, it is generally very cheap to buy now and is a great AC and just great game period.

Malek86 14 Sep 2018 08:34:32 12,331 posts
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Now that AC3 is being remastered, that means the entire series is available on current consoles in some shape, right?

The only game missing is AC1 on the PS4 (it's at least available on backward compatibility on Xbox), so I wonder if they'll eventually remaster that too.

gooner77 14 Sep 2018 08:57:54 1,527 posts
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I loved Origins and got Platinum but for some reason am not feeling the hype for Odyssey. Will probably pick it up after Christmas or post Red Dead 2.

Derblington 14 Sep 2018 09:36:10 35,161 posts
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I liked Origins and am looking forward to this. Like the look of the Atlantis DLC too.

But RDR comes first, so I guess I'll pick this up in the new year some time.

the_milkybar_kid 14 Sep 2018 12:07:42 8,474 posts
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Have to laugh that they present the season pass as if they're proud of clawing at your wallet. As if they don't make enough money. Then with Origins they said they learned their lesson of franchise fatigue, then immediately release another AC game the following year. Then fall back again to say "No, don't worry, we'll support support this one as long as you buy the season pass and the relevant edition- please refer to our spreadsheet

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I'm going to start Origins tonight. I know it got some positive feedback but would you guys recommend it? First one I've tried since.... 4? I tried the London one but bored me to tears, as nice as it looked.

StarchildHypocrethes 14 Sep 2018 12:09:15 33,974 posts
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Yeah, Origins is excellent.

StarchildHypocrethes 14 Sep 2018 12:09:41 33,974 posts
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I thought Syndicate was a bit bollocks as a reference point.

Humperfunk 14 Sep 2018 12:10:55 8,634 posts
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According a tweet from Ubisoft, the ACIII Remastered DLC also includes Assassin's Creed Liberation, so that's actually two completely separate games.

ACIII was hands down, no exaggeration, the worst game I played last generation so no interest in that toss but still, nice of them in a way.

So glad that Origins was a return to form for the series. I'm slightly put off of this though as seems to be quite a bit of sea faring which I properly think is balls. Will wait for reviews to see actually how much there is, there was mercifully fuck all of it in Origins and even that little were the low points of the game.

the_milkybar_kid 14 Sep 2018 12:12:09 8,474 posts
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Ok. I'll give it a fair crack. Cheers.

And yeah, I wouldn't replay 3 again if you held me at gunpoint.

Edited by the_milkybar_kid at 12:13:00 14-09-2018

Derblington 14 Sep 2018 12:48:27 35,161 posts
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Yeah, Syndicate was "just another" AC. Origins does enough to make it interesting again.
And Odyssey is a companion to Origins, so it makes sense they've delivered both and are now taking a break again to build something new. No qualms with this approach.

HelloNo 14 Sep 2018 13:07:31 2,283 posts
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Origins had a great world and Bayek was a good main character, but the plot was a bit hit and miss.

Deleted user 14 September 2018 15:37:04

I thought Origins was great, and despite trying to convince myself that I'd wait for a sale, I'm going to be getting Odyssey on day one.

DUFFMAN5 14 Sep 2018 18:37:16 26,890 posts
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robthehermit wrote:
I thought Origins was great, and despite trying to convince myself that I'd wait for a sale, I'm going to be getting Odyssey on day one.

But how will you fit it all in before RDR2 ?

Edited by DUFFMAN5 at 18:39:38 14-09-2018

MrFlay 14 Sep 2018 19:04:01 4,670 posts
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I'll be skipping this until a sale. I really like the setting but RDR2 is coming and I've still barely played Origins.

Deleted user 14 September 2018 19:38:30

DUFFMAN5 wrote:

robthehermit wrote:
I thought Origins was great, and despite trying to convince myself that I'd wait for a sale, I'm going to be getting Odyssey on day one.
But how will you fit it all in before RDR2 ?

Red Dead will be for Christmas, so plenty of time.

richardiox 14 Sep 2018 23:48:29 10,097 posts
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Red Dead means by the time I want to to pick this up, should be able to get it for £25. By which time Rage 3 and Metro Exodus will be out too.

Really need to finish Origins first, the only AC game I've put (way) more than 20 hours into. Great game.

Edited by richardiox at 23:49:58 14-09-2018

Deleted user 17 September 2018 10:38:43

Ordered, courtesy of bing rewards and some already cheap credit from eBay being made even cheaper thanks to Friday's 10% off. Real money cost £59.79 for the game and season pass.

neems 17 Sep 2018 13:55:44 5,635 posts
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the_milkybar_kid wrote:
Have to laugh that they present the season pass as if they're proud of clawing at your wallet. As if they don't make enough money. Then with Origins they said they learned their lesson of franchise fatigue, then immediately release another AC game the following year. Then fall back again to say "No, don't worry, we'll support support this one as long as you buy the season pass and the relevant edition- please refer to our spreadsheet

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I'm going to start Origins tonight. I know it got some positive feedback but would you guys recommend it? First one I've tried since.... 4? I tried the London one but bored me to tears, as nice as it looked.

How the hell are there two versions above 'God's Edition'?

samyboy 17 Sep 2018 17:09:28 86 posts
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I am really hyped for this game! Just the idea of setting the game into time where it's Roman Empire just gets my heart. Anyhow, I will be surely getting it for myself.

Rivuzu 17 Sep 2018 17:12:19 18,424 posts
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It's Greek, not Roman.

Deleted user 20 September 2018 10:56:22

@the_milkybar_kid How are you getting on with Origins?

the_milkybar_kid 20 Sep 2018 10:59:57 8,474 posts
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@robthehermit Sat down with the best intentions on Friday night to play it until the early hours- couldn't get it to load. Didn't manage to get it working until Sunday. Will have a stab at it this weekend.

Deleted user 20 September 2018 11:20:36

I haven't even looked at any footage yet but this is probably going to be the first AC I skip on day one. After buying them all then dropping them after a few days, I think I just have to accept the series isn't for me. I played Origins for a half hour and couldn't get on with it at all, despite all the praise it gets. Wasn't keen on the combat after playing lots of third person action games with superb combat systems.

Anyway, enjoy everyone!

Deleted user 20 September 2018 12:28:24

I'm looking forward to it as much as I do any game that I'm interested in. It's probably old age, but I just can't seem to get excited about much of anything these days. I've got my pre-order in and I'm considering booking the 2nd off work to play it so I'm about as hyped as I can be but in terms of excitement it's on about the same level as the elimination challenges on Masterchef Australia and the new series of Alone which started yesterday, which I'll be watching tonight.

Deleted user 20 September 2018 16:18:53

robthehermit wrote:
Ordered, courtesy of bing rewards and some already cheap credit from eBay being made even cheaper thanks to Friday's 10% off. Real money cost £59.79 for the game and season pass.

Less another £4.73 cashback via quidco. So now only £55.06. Which in my book makes the season pass free. Result.

Dombat 20 Sep 2018 23:54:07 1,918 posts
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GarlVinland wrote:
I haven't even looked at any footage yet but this is probably going to be the first AC I skip on day one. After buying them all then dropping them after a few days, I think I just have to accept the series isn't for me. I played Origins for a half hour and couldn't get on with it at all, despite all the praise it gets. Wasn't keen on the combat after playing lots of third person action games with superb combat systems.

Anyway, enjoy everyone!

Wait, you've bought ALL previous AC games at release despite abandoning them? It can't have taken you this long to realise you aren't that into the series surely?