Assassin's Creed Odyssey for PlayStation 4

Assassin's Creed Odyssey: A Prequel to the Origins

Assassin's Creed Odyssey, developed by Ubisoft, is a prequel to its predecessor, Assassin's Creed Origins. It is set in the Classical Era of Ancient Greece in 431 BC, before the Brotherhood of Assassins was formed. The plot revolves around a fictionalized story of the Peloponnesian War between Sparta and Athens. The game lets the player choose between two protagonists, Alexios or Kassandra, both descendants of the famous Spartan king, Leonidas. The player starts as a mercenary and can side with either Athens or Sparta. Layla Hassan, the protagonist from the previous game, also plays a part in the frame story set in the contemporary age.

Assassin's Creed Odyssey is not just a game of action, but also has a strong role-playing element. The non-linear plot and dialogue options allow the player to reach several alternate endings. The game also has a reputation system and offers multiple options for romancing, including same-sex relationships. The combat system is similar to that in Assassin's Creed Origins, with the addition of new skills. The game reintroduces naval battles, which were a popular feature in earlier installments of the series.