Achilles: Legends Untold

About

Achilles: Legends Untold is an isometric action RPG that blends responsive combat with a mythological story. You play as Achilles navigating a war between two gods, fighting through varied environments while collecting gear to upgrade your abilities. The game allows you to tackle challenges solo or team up with a friend in co-op mode. Combat emphasizes timing and weapon variety but avoids punishing difficulty spikes, making it approachable for new players while still offering tough optional encounters. The game’s art style and Greek mythology setting stand out, with distinct locations and character designs that lean into the source material without being overly derivative. Its mix of co-operative play and adjustable challenge levels has earned it praise for balancing accessibility and depth. Released in late 2023, it’s available on most major consoles and PC, letting players jump in without needing high-end hardware.

Storyline

Take part in the journey of Achilles, who stands in the middle of the centuries-long conflict between Hades and Ares. The young hero is being sent to battle the War God’s child - Phobos. His journey will take him to many different corners of mythological lands where he will obtain powerful artifacts that will aid him in his quest. Achilles is not alone as Hephaistos - the god of blacksmiths - is always ready to craft new weapons in exchange for materials.