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By Mark Raby
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Apotheon
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What's It About?
APOTHEON uses a background of Greek mythology to set a scene wherein the fate of mankind is at risk. The god Zeus has become angry at a world riddled with sinful and ungrateful humans, so he's set into action a plan for them to destroy themselves. The planet is quickly falling into chaos when one man, Nikandreos, forges ahead with a mission to save himself -- and the rest of mankind.
Is It Any Good?
Apotheon deserves great praise for its creative art style. It manages to strike a captivating balance between modern flair and ancient art. It's so unique that players may even feel a bit uneasy at first; the stark contrast of bright and colorful backgrounds with simplistic black-and-red characters is so different from a game with "normal" graphics. But, after the player gets used to the unique graphics, the game plays very smoothly. The quests and unfolding story, all based on real Greek mythology, give it a very alluring appeal. It's not for the faint of heart, as players need solid reflexes and strategic skills to survive the frequent onslaught of destructive enemies. But for those who have the focus and desire to get through the many levels, obstacles, and quests, Apotheon is easily recommended.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the level of violence in this game. Do you think the violence justifies the story line, or does the story line justify the violence? How could the game be changed to have the opposite effect?
Do you think the history of ancient mythology is important? How might it be relevant today?
Game Details
- Platforms : PlayStation 4 , Windows
- Subjects : Social Studies : historical figures , history , power structures
- Skills : Thinking & Reasoning : solving puzzles , strategy , thinking critically
- Pricing structure : Paid
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : Alientrap
- Release date : February 3, 2015
- Genre : Adventure
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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