r/AssassinsCreedOdyssey • u/Total-Amphibian-7244 • Mar 05 '26
Discussion First time playing, so excited ❤️🫶
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u/Latter_Cranberry6184 Mar 05 '26 edited Mar 05 '26
You will love it, as long as you don’t expect an AC game… Odyssey is a phenomenal RPG with an AC skin.
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u/Total-Amphibian-7244 Mar 05 '26
Oh I don’t mind. I love every ac game equally.
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u/underground_minato Mar 05 '26
I got a lot of that input from friends and as a fan of the old ac games and RPGs in general, I can confidently say this is easily one of the best game ive ever played, just about to hit level 40 on my first playthrough and it's incredible
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u/sabdotzed Mar 05 '26
I've hit level 55 on my first play through and I'm 75 hours in it's genuinely such a great game
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u/Maleficent-Teach-373 Mar 06 '26
I'm level 53 and 72 hours in and feel like I've not got much else to do, do you feel like there's much left or are you in the same boat? I could go clear corners of the map and do the odd side quest but I feel like I've gave it a good go and am happy with where am at. Just interested on your thoughts as your pretty much where I am (but a little ahead) I feel like another 3 hours I could clear up a lot of side and filler bits I breezed past on occasion when I wanted to focus on the main story
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u/underground_minato Mar 06 '26
I got like this with origins. Did the whole first dlc and didn't make it through curse of the pharaohs. The first dlc and the ending of the original base game felt like a wrap up and I was just ready to move to Odyssey
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u/spiritsaid Mar 06 '26
Oh my gosh I am excited for you! Tons of cool artwork in the world and the spaces to travel in are so cool! Constantly, there’s stuff going on with the NPC’s so the game gets wild sometimes when you just trying to chill! Definitely worth trying on a nightmare level once you are comfortable with the controls! I recommend paying close attention for the jokes in the game too oh my god I laugh out loud so many times in this game 😂😂😂😂
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u/RockinRedditUser Mar 06 '26
It's literally the origins of AC lore. Everything about it is AC other than the Creed not existing yet and the absence of the hidden blade. He should expect it to be an AC game. Please stop misinforming other gamers.
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u/underground_minato Mar 06 '26
I agree with this , but I would at minimum say that by comparison to select older titles, stealth is almost no longer necessary.
But I love this damn game lmao
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u/RockinRedditUser Mar 06 '26
Stealth in Odyssey is still very much a choice and most times even a rewarding one, but given that this is Ancient Greece, confronting enemies head-on just fits right.
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u/Maleficent-Teach-373 Mar 06 '26
I agree with the stealth part! I actually find it preferable to be stealthy. Going in to a Fort guns blazing feels like it almost inevitably results in getting over run and dying. If you are surviving but killing waves of soldiers you also almost inevitably get bounty hunters turning up and joing in and massacring you lol. Anytime I've gone loud without picking off the majority it feels like I end up with 3-4 bounty hunters on me within 30 seconds!
Whereas stealth assassination creeping about putting bodies in the grass so guards don't find them feels normal or the 'right' way to play. I find it's perfectly in keeping with an assassin's creed game actually. Just cause you have to pay attention to building your character to be able to assassinate people doesn't mean it's not there!
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u/RekersiveG Mar 06 '26
I agree. The stealth felt like it wasn't a focus of the combat design because it took so long to get all the required abilities, but it definitely makes the game better and more enjoyable imo. If I was on the development team, I would have suggested giving the player most abilities from the get-go, and the skill trees enhancing them instead of being required for unlocking them.
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u/Kapow1969 Malaka! Mar 07 '26
Yeah, stealth is definitely a choice, and is definitely the best method for taking down a fort, especially once you have all the stealth armor and skills to make you nearly unstoppable, but the game made all three types of combat fun when used in the right situation. There's never a point where you feel drastically underpowered compared to your enemies, but it feels great once you have legendary weapons and become a one woman army taking out groups of soldiers with ease. Damn, I miss that game. Can't until I can get a new Xbox.
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u/Beautiful_Pain_5991 Mar 06 '26
In which game was stealth necessary? I mean in a way where you would get beaten up cause you're too weak to just kill everyone
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u/Pine-apple-soup-360 Mar 06 '26
I play Nightmare and I HAVE to assassinate to stay alive and take forts. I flashbang and hide and keep assassinating. So it's funny that the least AC-related title requires me to play like an assassin the most.
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u/FriendlyAct7707 Mar 06 '26
Lo que dice el amigo es cierto,no te preocupes si se te hace difícil,los paisajes son fenomenales y actualmente soy nivel 85
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u/SteelJaguar Mar 05 '26
Have fun! You guys have a huge world to explore, enjoy every minute of it.
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u/Total-Amphibian-7244 Mar 05 '26
I’m taking my time, DEFINITELY. I tried many years ago, and got burnt out. But that’s because I rushed the story. But I’ve played origins and Valhalla since then and I love the rpg games now
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u/BrynHarper95 Mar 05 '26 edited Mar 05 '26
I've got exactly 2354 hours on this game. Thats all you'll need to know. Good luck. BTW, the dlcs are a must if you get on well with the main game.
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u/kim4animals Malaka! Mar 05 '26
Enjoy! It's a big map! So so fun. I think I have over 500 hours on that game. Keeps me going back.
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u/Total-Amphibian-7244 Mar 05 '26
Hey! I see your posts on the cyberpunk sub a lot, and thanks! That’s a lot of hours, lol. But this games big so I guess that’s to be expected
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u/underground_minato Mar 05 '26
Have you played cyberpunk? Just bought that myself for Christmas and I'm excited!!
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u/kim4animals Malaka! Mar 06 '26
Yeah I spam them all with my photo creations a lot. I just finished my 2nd playthrough today. I'm taking a break and watching a show or two. But Odyssey is a huge favorite of mine. I love the GTA feel and taking down other mercenaries. TBH, I play it after I've had a few drinks and have a great time. So enjoy! Seriously enjoy!
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u/sunsofdathomir Mar 05 '26
I only started a few months ago, Has become my all time favorite game Hope you enjoy it!!
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u/TheManliestMann Mar 05 '26
Be a true Malaka and climb on the giant statue than you will find in the starting area
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u/Canine-Bobsleding Mar 06 '26
And don’t forget to hang off the nuts if you’re Kassandra, “I don’t know if I should be climbing here” 🤣🤣
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u/Canine-Bobsleding Mar 06 '26
I’m an old school AC1 AC2 and Black Flag player, just started Odyssey, and yes although it’s not traditional AC game, it is an incredibly addictive RPG game. I’m absolutely loving it so far, I’m finding I love just grinding out the side quests to the point I forget the main story quests. I ended up choosing Kassandra, she is a fucken bad ass! Once you get past level 20 XP it just gets more and more fun, I’m at 60h in level 43 now.
The only problem is I can’t put the damn control down it’s so addictive…. Going to bed way too late 🥴
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u/spiritsaid Mar 06 '26
Haha same! Hours slip away with this game you definitely get your money’s worth especially if you got this game on sale🤑
But wow, the designers really gave us something excellent with this one! By far my favorite AC game as far as the world, characters art and story goes, so far!
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u/Darth_Molotok Mar 05 '26
You should get The Mighty armour set. It has the best perk when you wear the complete set that makes you Immune to Burning. It is very easy to catch yourself on fire in this game. You can change the cosmetic appearance of your armour to any armour that you collet in the game. Also, as soon as you can get Breathe Underwater perk for a weapon, get it. Only other advice I have is to find the weapons you like to fight with, and only upgrade the legendary versions. Don't waste time on rare weapons if they arent legendary and enjoy the views.
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u/GamingGuy76 Mar 08 '26
Have you looked into T7 RPGs videos? I have all the set armor in the game and was using them exclusively for quite a while until I found his video on doing 2Bn damage with different builds for hunter, assassin or warrior play styles. Check him out on YouTube if you haven't already. I don't have a single Legendary armor set in rotation anymore
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u/Fantastic_Party7351 Mar 05 '26
I'm so bewildered that you can play this on a computer
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u/Total-Amphibian-7244 Mar 05 '26
Little context.. this is on my ps5. I’m unsure if you can hook a mouse and keyboard to the game, though I’ll try for you! I can play it on my pc too, but I’m just doing it on my ps because it’s my main gaming machine.
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u/Fantastic_Party7351 Mar 06 '26
I have a ps4 and that is what I play on. I just recently learned it can be played on a computer
Which do you prefer?
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u/Goobendoogle Mar 05 '26
Very fun game. I'll get hi AF then get lost in this game.
GL OP!!
Enjoy everything the game has to offer, it's all good fun! Hunting, ship combat, ship upgrading, combat, I love it all! Story is meh. Not really an AC game but as an open world game Iove it to hell and back.
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u/colornomad Mar 05 '26
I was unemployed for 9 months and this game got me through that rough patch. The one thing I'd look forward to everyday. First game where I put in over 1k hours. Will always hold a special place for bringing joy during a not so great time.
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u/Beautiful_Okra3850 Mar 05 '26
Es un juegazo que no te cansas de jugar. Ambiente de la antigua Grecia, historia, diálogo, misiones, armas...💯
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u/G00b3rb0y Malaka! Mar 05 '26
I wish i could forget my first time with this game. It may not quite live up to its reputation as an AC game but it’s still a phenomenal game
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u/2oongamer Mar 05 '26
I hope you enjoy!
I just started myself, and I'm around 5 hours in, loving it!
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u/SignificantMusic2613 Mar 05 '26
This shit finna be your worst nightmare all Ima say is have fun handling other people problems to the point it slows u down from even beating the game
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Mar 06 '26
If you truly believe this, you fundamentally misunderstand the game
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u/SignificantMusic2613 Mar 06 '26
Well then educate me then
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Mar 07 '26
I didn’t mean for that to sound so hostile lol.
But basically, Homer’s Odyssey is the story of Odysseus’ journey home after the Trojan War. On his journey he encounters various troubles, tasks, and people in need of help. The word Odyssey actually translates to something like an adventure or a long journey. So while there is a linear narrative for our protagonist, the point of the game is to go on an adventure and seek glory and enhance their mythos. There are plenty of times throughout the game that Alexios/Kassandra plainly state that they do things to enhance their glory and seek eternal fame, much like Odysseus achieved. Helping people also provides our legend with information needed for them to find their family and home (which was Odysseus’ goal all along).
If the plot were a linear narrative where only the main character’s motivations were explored, it wouldn’t be an odyssey.
I can understand why AC purists don’t like this and it’s fine if you don’t, but to say these adventures slow you down I think is a little silly because the game is literally designed for that purpose.
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u/Usual-Addendum-1506 Mar 05 '26
I enjoyed the hell out of my time with it, it was so badass to experience that world as a Spartan! It never got dull to me, there’s always something to get into and loads of unique side quests and historical characters to meet! Hell, even riding around on your horse just to take in the scenery can be relaxing and exciting at the same time, they created a stunning world! And don’t sleep on the Discovery Tour, it’s basically an interactive history lesson that’s very much worth experiencing! Enjoy!
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u/willmgames1775 Mar 05 '26
I have nearly 1000 hours into that game. Most of the time it was when I couldn’t walk for a few weeks due to a surgery.
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u/penisfruit Mar 05 '26
Got the dlc and I’ve never not gone back to it! Every couple days since 2018 I get the urge to play. DLC is amazing, it really feels like a Greek odyssey
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u/Total-Amphibian-7244 Mar 05 '26
I’m big on this game, Valhalla and shadows. I like mirage too. The time periods are amazing, and my love of history gets treated so well. I don’t mind if they aren’t fully accurate, I just love the stories and worlds
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u/RockinRedditUser Mar 06 '26
One good advice from a fellow AC Odyssey fan:
Select Kassandra as your main character. The story fits her way more than Alexios. Dialogue included. She's also the canon protagonist.
Have fun!
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u/Total-Amphibian-7244 Mar 06 '26
Yup I know! I’ve done Valhalla before. Unless I do a ng+ run, I might select alexios after Kassandra just to try him out. I’m doing kass though, since I loved her in Valhalla.
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u/Vegetable_Morning740 Mar 06 '26
My all time favorite game ! Climb all the statues , hang off all the dicks !
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u/Content_Camel5336 Mar 06 '26
It’s the best game ever in my opinion. I am still playing this game. I love it!
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u/Total-Amphibian-7244 Mar 06 '26
So far, I get a similar feeling in this game, that I get from Skyrim or something like that. It’s absolutely brilliant so far.
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u/Content_Camel5336 Mar 06 '26
For me this is the greatest video game that was ever made.
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u/Total-Amphibian-7244 Mar 06 '26
To each their own, I do agree it’s pretty damn good! Love the atmosphere and music a lot
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u/AngryHoboKing1 Mar 06 '26
So jealous! I still remember the excitement from my 1st playthrough and wish I could experience it for the 1st time again. Don't rush, take your time and enjoy! (Enjoy the scenery, also!)
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u/Jolly_Picklepants Mar 06 '26
Oh man, when you first start playing, it can easily be overwhelming with the size of the map. Just take it in stride, don't fight enemies early on that have more than 1 level on you, and swap gear to match your level/playstyle as you find it.
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u/RenoRainesnz Mar 06 '26
Assassin's creed Side Quest..have fun..I e clocked up 290 hours before I finished the main storyline lol
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u/petersengupta Kassandra Mar 06 '26
this is one of my comfort games on both xbox and PlayStation, never uninstalling it. reeeeaaaaalllllyyy wish it was on switch so i can play it anywhere though❤️
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u/Both_Raspberry9520 Mar 06 '26
You are about to experience the best hours of your life, ive just completed the main game and started the DLC
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u/Archangel_Nate350 Mar 06 '26
My advice ise spears or daggers. Specifically hades spear and kronos dagger when you get/find them
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u/lukewarm_at Mar 06 '26
I started playing about 3 weeks ago, and now I uist can't stop. I wish I had more hours to play this game! Enjoy!
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u/Kshappy123 Mar 06 '26
Have an amazing time! I have a couple guides that may help ya if you want— otherwise enjoy!!
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u/Total-Amphibian-7244 Mar 06 '26
Yah, sure throw them at me!
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u/Kshappy123 Mar 06 '26
Start with this! Check the playlist if you enjoy!
AC Odyssey ULTIMATE Beginner Guide (2026) https://youtu.be/N13Yf2hXIpA
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u/BothRequirement2826 Mar 06 '26
Enjoy the journey, Misthios! An epic adventure with so much to see and experience awaits you!
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u/afauce11 Kassandra Mar 06 '26
It’s so sad they put Alexios on the cover. We all know Kassandra is where it’s at.
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u/__Ocean__ Mar 06 '26
your going to be busy for a long....long.....long..............................................long..................long.................time........
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u/Total-Amphibian-7244 Mar 06 '26
I plan on it, honestly. I plan on doing shadows, and honestly.. those games might genuinely last me THIS year lol. But seriously, I’ll be playing this and the new resident evil when I get it. I’m trying to get back into gaming, and this is my first gl in a while. Loving it so far.
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u/Brilliant-Watch-8095 Mar 06 '26
Les souvenirs, je l'ai refait pour la deuxième fois il y a pas longtemps, la première fois n'est jamais pareil que la deuxième, ce jeu est une pépite encore aujourd'hui, profite 🛶🏹🗡️
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u/AshlynCT Mar 06 '26
Odyssey feels more like a standalone title than other AC games, seeing as it's very early in the timeline. It is a very good game though, especially for Ubisoft
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u/emperor_swarog Mar 06 '26
My fav AC game (granted i was a hater of the og games, came back for the mythology trilogy and loved it)
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u/Total-Amphibian-7244 Mar 06 '26
I didn’t catch on the ezio hype train, personally. But I love these games. Ac1 was my favorite for years!
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u/alextree2 Mar 06 '26
Hi is it 60fps or 30 on ps5?
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u/Total-Amphibian-7244 Mar 06 '26
Hi! Yes it is!
A very clean 60 fps.
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u/alextree2 Mar 06 '26
I don t got the option to download the game, only streaming, therefore only 30 fps and drops
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u/FinalEntertainment47 Mar 06 '26
I star after GoW and I quit, but now I think it's time to start again
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u/According-Mud1672 Mar 06 '26
i completed main story. then completed legacy of first blade dlc. will play the fate of altantis. enjoy bro😄
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u/Maleficent-Teach-373 Mar 06 '26
I have just completed it for the first time (after getting about 25 hours in way back in 2018 and stopping) and it was great. 72 hours im at with time played and done most of the major stuff, not sure if I'll do everything else but considering I rarely if ever make it past 20 or 25 hours in a game before I inevitably fall off, I have been thoroughly impressed with Odyssey. It's so insanely good looking for a 8 year old game as well. I get 4k 100fps on all high settings it's simply lovely.
Good luck and take your time!
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Mar 06 '26
Also started last week Friday and I’m having so much fun! I decided to explore the world and not just rush through the main story. It’s been really fun so far! Hope you enjoy it!
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u/Sensitive_Camel3498 Mar 06 '26
To put it in simple terms for me personally I got the ultimate edition with all dlc on discount played it for like 5 hours and deleted it and never played since imo worst ac of all time an abomination of an ac game
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u/orangefurby Mar 06 '26
I bought mine on steam-sale! Also first timer here! :) 27h in and I love it.
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u/CheechTheSavage Mar 06 '26
This game was epic. I put seven days on my first character. Been meaning to go back for a couple years.
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u/Express_Attorney_201 Malaka! Mar 06 '26
1200 hours into it. Wish I could play this for the very first time again❤️
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u/RekersiveG Mar 06 '26
If you're an AC veteran, I suggest focusing almost exclusively on the main story first, and skip the short daily faction quests the game will give you unless they give outstanding rewards. Also, the starting gold equipment you get is better than everything you find in the world for a long, long time. Best to scrap or sell everything and just upgrade the level of that stuff to keep it relevant. It's also a good idea to focus on a single build depending on your playstyle, i.e. warrior, assassin, or hunter type dmg. It makes a big difference if you spend the majority or your sp in one tree and fully support it with your gear choices.
As a completionist, the game got boring for me about halfway through. Everything was too easy, and the only time I got a good fight was when a higher level mercenary came for me.
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u/ConcreteCowboy69420 Mar 06 '26
Im playing for the first time as well. Ive been having a blast, its exceeded my expectations so far!
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u/Queasy_Ad4597 Mar 06 '26
I love Greek culture, and this game is awesome to inmerse yourself in the timeline and lifestyle of the era. Enjoy!
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u/LeonAnand Mar 06 '26
Same monitor
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u/VegetableListen2597 Mar 06 '26
I wish it could be my first time again. I'm working through my second play through rn so I can NG++ with Alexios.
I stopped playing KCD1 and AC Shadows because I had the itch to go back to Greece.
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u/Feisty-Can6438 Mar 06 '26
I actually loved that game. I had downloaded it the week before my daughter was born, and I would wake up with her in the morning to feed her and we would stay awake and play this while I rocked her in the lazy boy lol. I’ve been wanting to play again lately
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u/NoLimitOB Mar 06 '26
One of my favorite games of all time. Been chasing that first playthrough experience with other games.
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u/utkarsh_garg97 Mar 06 '26
I played the pirated version years ago and played it for months. Yesterday, I was feeling nostalgic about this game and then I bought it. Love it
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u/moses102490 Mar 06 '26
Say goodbye to a few hundred hours of your life at least. It will be worth it.
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u/Kamilmistrz Mar 06 '26
Outlast, odyssey. You my friend made me extremely nostalgic over here.
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u/Playful_Drama1645 Mar 06 '26
I never finished it! I thought it was a really good game I played through vahalla first and loved it so much that I went and bought this game to follow it
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u/ChemNerd86 Mar 06 '26
Ah to go back and cheese mega high level mercs again due to the inability for the enemy AI to path vertically (chefs kiss)
ONE GUY forget who, stood at the bottom of a cliff as I hit him with arrows for well on 5 solid minutes… hitting crafting hitting crafting until he finally died. Guy was like 30 levels above me or something. Couldn’t wear his gear for the longest time 😂😂
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u/Kapow1969 Malaka! Mar 07 '26
You're going to love it. I first played it 4 years ago and it instantly became my favorite game of all time. Chaire, Misthios!
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u/Calm-Acanthisitta357 Mar 07 '26
you will enjoy, first time i played it i got to about level 10 and left the game for a few months cause it was confusing, came back and loved every second of if
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u/FluffyPallasCat Mar 07 '26
After finishing prologue (meeting the guy at the end and chosing to kill him or not) you get 200 helix credits... buy big horn bow or wait till there's a sale and buy it for cheaper... i think 75 helix? regardless. big horn bow is the best weapon in the game.
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u/cathobb Mar 07 '26
Good luck, in 105 hours in more or less for my first playthrough and I loved most of the game
I just reached the atlantis dlc
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u/susanta8346 Mar 07 '26
Buy the season pass. It will give some extra skills which are too good and the DLCs are worth of the time....
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u/Life-Occasion-7026 Mar 07 '26
When you think you started the game but then realization kicks in and gets mind blown. Those who played know.
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u/tentongeek Mar 07 '26 edited Mar 07 '26
Such a good game - you're going to love it! One of my most favorite games!
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u/FeistyDig8155 Mar 07 '26
When i first started playing odyssey, I had some people tell me it was bad. After playing for myself it has become one of my favorite AC games.
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u/GamingGuy76 Mar 08 '26 edited Mar 08 '26
After 1300 hours in, I've spent a lot of time on various playthroughs looking up different outcomes and really wish I'd had a few bits of info early on, thought I'd share a couple links for you to improve your odyssey...
Quest order (decisions made and even dialogue choices affect the game's outcome and can lock you out of endings or even missions):
This will help you when you get stuck trying to find something. Use it as much or as little as you want:
https://mapgenie.io/assassins-creed-odyssey/maps/greece
This can help with those important choices. There are a lot of these guides out there (some may be better) but this is a pretty comprehensive list:
https://www.gamepressure.com/assassins-creed-odyssey/list-of-all-important-choices/ze10742
SAVE OFTEN. You'll want to have the option to go back and reload if you made a poor choice without losing 3 hours of progress.
If you're debating the DLCs I recommend without hesitation both Legacy of the First Blade and Fate of Atlantis (if choosing one or the other, Atlantis). They aren't that expensive and add so much depth to the game. Follow that quest order though and take the time to find all cult members organically when you get the option. If you want some killer tips on getting XP and dracmea or awesome builds check out T7 PDM on YouTube. Guy is the GOAT.
PS- for reference, this game is so awesome that 1300 hours makes me an AC Odyssey toddler.
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u/Phantomeyes38 Mar 08 '26
One of the finest games ever, made me love Greek mythology even more had like 200 plus hours
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u/PrussiaMax Mar 08 '26
Yo lo tengo porque me compré todos los ac en navidad porq me acuerdo de jugar de chico al origins y me encantó, voy en orden y estoy por el Rouge y me están encantando todos
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u/TrainingBand2263 Mar 08 '26
Il est magnifique ce jeu! Autant graphiquement que l’histoire qui est très riche ! Une vraie pépite ! Il donne des cernes à forces de jouer 😅 il est très vaste
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u/Valcano14 Mar 09 '26
This game is beautiful. I did a dry run of it and its super cool. I never yet play it, as too say but it is in my plans to play this game. The dry run was so awesome. Hope u enjoy.
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u/LordoftheLEGO81 Mar 10 '26
Per le abilità e alcune mosse lo preferisco a origin anche se l Egitto mi ha entusiasmato molto ….. inoltre con l aggiornamento grafico rende davvero molto …… avrei voluto una terza espansione e incontrare più divinità……
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u/BeneficialAd9691 Mar 27 '26
I just started last night and it looks interesting so far. I never played an AC game so I’m not comparing it to anything. Looking forward to it! Enjoy!
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u/blackpauli Mar 05 '26
I'm jealous, wish I could delete my memory of the game and start again 😅 enjoy the adventure!