The man against the gods: 5 video game about ancient Greece

October 5 went Assassin's Creed: Odyssey - a new part of the franchise about the sect of assassins. its action takes place in ancient Greece: "Spartan kick" and mythical creatures are included. On this occasion we have decided to recall in any more games featured Hellas and how it was displayed there.

1. God of War

platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita.

A series of games about the brutal Spartan Kratos entirely - except for the restart in 2018 - devoted to Greek mythology. Kratos is angry at the gods - Zeus, Ares, Poseidon, Athena and many others - so they all have to die. And do not care that some of them hundreds of times more than a hero: a lack of size, it compensates for non-human fury.

Just God of War seven games, and Ancient Greece in them is shown as a magical place that the gods spoil his selfish behavior. A player makes them pay for it - blood, torn limbs and lives as a result.

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2. Age of Mythology

Platforms: PC.

Age of Mythology - is a spin-off series of strategies for Age of Empires, dedicated to ancient civilizations. In it the player must hold their own state through several epochs: from the archaic to the mythical.

Greece in the game - this is one of the available fractions (even Egypt and Scandinavia). As the game progresses, you can choose which gods to worship - it gives new abilities and bonuses. And then there is the ability to call mythical creatures: giants, minotaurs, cyclops, and even Medusa.

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3. Titan Quest

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android.

In this action-RPG player tries on the role of a nameless soldier, who must prevent land grabs mythical Titans. To do this he needs to go through three of the world: Greek, Egyptian and oriental.

Greece Titan Quest - a place where people coexist with various fairy-tale characters: satyrs, centaurs and the Minotaur, Hydra, and Chimera. It is a picturesque and sun-drenched country. Even a little bit sorry that everything that it can do - is to kill hundreds of monsters.

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4. Rome: Total War

Platforms: PC, iOS.

In this tactical strategy there is no mythical creatures - everything is very realistic and historical. In Rome: Total War player assumes the role of one of the ruler twenty fractions. At the beginning of the game are available only Roman, but as you progress through the remaining opening, including Hellenistic.

Main feature of Rome: Total War - large-scale battles in which hundreds of soldiers involved. As well as the opportunity to rewrite history - take Rome, playing for Alexander the Great, or take Carthage, being on the side of Greece. Spartans marching on African city - an unforgettable sight.

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5. Apotheon

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4.

Action-platformer, which takes place in several cities of ancient Greece. A young warrior named Nikandreos learns that Zeus hurt people, so deprived them of food, animals, and even sunlight. To save mankind, Nikandreosu need to kill him.

The most impressive thing in the game - is its unique visual style. Almost any Apotheon frame can be easily mistaken for drawing from the ancient Greek vases. This approach creates an incredible atmosphere: during the passage seems to be that you participate in the creation of this legend.

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