Rise of the Argonauts

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title = Rise of the Argonauts


developer = Liquid Entertainment
publisher = Codemasters
designer = Charley Price (Lead Designer)
engine = Unreal Engine 3
version =
released = Q3-Q4 2008
genre = Role-playing
modes = Single-player, Multiplayer
ratings = ESRB: RP
platforms = Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
media = Blu-ray Disc, DVD
requirements =
input = Keyboard and mouse, gamepad
composer = Tyler Bates [cite web|url=http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/54100|title="300" Composer Scoring |last=Goldstein|first=Maarten |date=August 8, 2008|publisher=ShackNews|language=English|accessdate=2008-08-08]

"Rise of the Argonauts" is a role-playing video game developed by Liquid Entertainment and published by Codemasters. The game's plot surrounds the myth of Jason and his Argonauts as he tries to search for the Golden Fleece.cite web|url=http://www.firingsquad.com/news/newsarticle.asp?searchid=15510|work=FiringSquad|title=Rise Of The Argonaunts Details|date=May 15, 2007|accessdate=2007-05-15] [cite web|publisher=Gamespot|title=Rise of the Argonauts|url=http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/rpg/riseoftheargonauts/index.html?tag=topten;all;title;3|date=27 May 2008]

Story

In Rise of the Argonauts, you play as Jason, the Greek king. Jason's wife, Alceme, is assassinated and Jason avenges her by killing the assassin. He sealed her body in the temple where they were supposed to marry. Jason learns that the golden fleece, a magical artifact known to carry the power of resurrection, is the only way to bring her back to life. He leaves his land under the rule of his uncle and sets out on the newly constructed Argo to bring back the golden fleece, and possibly, his bride. Jason recruits the Argonauts, including Hercules (or Heracles as he was called by the Greeks), Pan, Achilles, and Atalanta. The trailer shows various mythical creatures one of which is a giant boar. The Levels or islands in the game are all based on different Greek gods. For example, the island based on Artemis has a woodland type area based on hunting, while the island based on Apollo is an enormous desert and the island based on Ares is a volcanic island with a gladiator arena at its center.

Characters

Jason The young king set out for the quest to seek the Golden Fleece. He is the acting leader of the Argonauts and the sole character the player will control. Depending on which gods Jason hails the most, he can become proficient in the sword, spear, mace, and even his shield offensively. Jason's overall personality is decided by the player's actions and choices.

Hercules The son of Zeus and an old friend of Jason's. Knowing the pain Jason has from losing a loved one, he joins his friend on his quest. Needing only his great legendary strength, Hercules's sole weapon is his own bare hands.

Atalanta The world's fastest woman and the only female member of the Argonauts. She was raised by centaurs and joins Jason's crew to save her people and see the world. She wields a bow in combat.

Achilles The great and invincible hero of the arena who is destined to die in the Trojan War. He has yet to find something to fight for, as he has it all: women, wine, fame, etc. He only joins Jason for glory and wields a dual-bladed spear

Pan The wise old satyr of lore, who has been wandering the world for nearly eight hundred years. Pan is the resident spell caster of the Argonauts.

Gods

Unlike most RPGs, Rise of the Argonauts uses a deeds system to level up Jason and his allies. Jason has the choice of hailing his deeds to one of four gods, who will return his favor by giving him new skills and abilities. The deeds systems also is affected by the dialogue choices the player can make.

Ares The god of war. Following Ares, Jason will take a more fist first, talk later approach. Ares grants Jason skills with his mace and group tatics skills.

Hermes The messenger god. If Jason chooses to hail Hermes, he will be more cunning and manipulative of his situations. Hermes gives Jason abilities with his sword and dodging.

Athena The goddess of wisdom. Athena's approach will make Jason more judgemental of his enemies, whether they are good or bad. Hailing Athena will give Jason greater spear prowess.

Apollo The god of the sun. If Jason does his deeds in the name of Apollo, he will be more sympathetic to the cause of people. Apollo's enhancements include shield skills for Jason, including offensive ones such as cutting an enemy's head off with the edge.

References

External links

Official Websites
* [http://www.rise-of-the-argonauts.com/ Rise of Argonauts official site]
Unofficial Websites
* [http://www.gamepro.com/article/previews/207022/rise-of-the-argonauts-preview/ Rise of the Argonauts] at Gamepro
* [http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/riseoftheargonauts/index.html?tag=result;title;0 "Rise of the Argonauts"] at Gamespot
* [http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/901/901024.html Rise of the Argonauts] at IGN