
If Ubisoft is to be believed, the name of the game changed simply because the scope of the game became much larger than initially planned, and that the new name better represents the experience on offer. Why did Gods & Monsters become Immortals: Fenyx Rising?
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We can’t wait to play it when it arrives later this year on practically every platform including the PS5 and Xbox Series X.

So, it’s essentially a Zelda lookalike with a focus on Greek mythology and a sprinkle of Assassin’s Creed mixed in for good measure, but is that necessarily a bad thing? Looking at the gameplay trailer, we’re going to say… no. Fenyx can wield swords and axes made of glowing blue energy, and has what looks like a mechanical horse to explore the open world with.Īlong with the bevvy of weapons available, Fenyx has access to a growing roster of abilities that gives them the upper hand not only when it comes to puzzle-solving, but in battle too. Descending into underground rifts called Vaults of Tartarus (much like BOTW’s Shrines), you’ll be able to attempt complex challenges in a bid to get various character upgrades. Much like Link, Fenyx can climb practically everything in the game, complete with a steadily depleting stamina bar, and there’s also a focus on aerial combat with the inclusion of an upgradable glider. The game is open-world, as you might expect, with a variety of biomes that players are free to explore, complete with an evil fortress in the centre swirling with crackling red smoke. There are plenty of large-scale puzzles on offer, mythical creatures to battle and Godly weapons to be found scattered throughout the open world, along with a variety of optional content to help round out the world. Sound familiar?
