Champion of the Gods

Too many of the choices are just picking the same thing over and over again.

Not a huge game in terms of branching paths, but of what story is there, it's well written

Light and easy to read, i definitly recommend it for a first try of the genre. If you like Greek mythology you will not be disappointed

This game was extremely short compared to some "choice of" games that I've played, which surprised me. After playing through it once, I felt as if I'd seen just about everything the game had to offer. Having paid full price for this game, I felt a little ripped off. I don't know if it was worth a full $5. In terms of the story, there wasn't too much depth or complexity. The romance was bland, the bad guys total pushovers, and the gods themselves hardly present. Not all "choice of" games are bad. There are plenty I've tried that I've really loved, but I wouldn't recommend Champion of the Gods.

Such a good story, with endless replayability. Your choices matter and shape the personality of your character. Highly recommended!!

The plot was a very interesting action adventure. The stat mechanics were relatively simple. Once you realize you have to make sure to pick a choice that reflects your highest personality traits and stats, it's not too hard to be victorious. Before I got that down I had some stress from failing a battle and wondering what would happen if I lost again, but that was a good thing to keep me invested. The checks for each encounter were minimal. They would have been more satisfying if they were designed to have more stages with outcomes that didn't seem so black and white. Still, I didn't feel railroaded though it's hard to say for sure on one play through (which only took about 3 hours). Maybe because of the fast pace or the short story length, it felt lacking some in immersion. The relationships didn't feel very deep, including the romance. But the setting was described fairly well with appropriate garb, materials, and customs. There were also some thought provoking choices that made me focus more on what I thought about the people around me. What I enjoyed most was the lore. Mythology was my first love and the way the author interpreted the interplay between mortals, the gods, and the fates was genius. I loved exploring that world design through the main character. That's what made this story for me. I give this one a 7/10 recommendation and I'm down for the sequel!

If you loved reading the Odyssey or other stories from the Greek myths, this choose-your-pathway book should serve you well. There are gods and fates and heroes fighting monsters against great odds. There are battles, plagues, and magic. Most important, there are choices. Are you male or female? Do you love man, woman, or both? Are you loyal to the gods, your people, or yourself? There are many other choices as well. One play through takes about two hours. When you have ended your story, there is a nice graph at the end that shows you what choices you made. These choices affect the outcome, which means the game has replayabililty. Though the writing isn't Shakespeare, or even Tolkien, it is competent enough for this simple tale. So if you don't mind a lot of reading, read yourself a game. If you haven't read much more than traffic signs since high school, you will want to avoid this game like a Greek hero avoids domestic encumbrances. But make sure to pick it up cheap. I can't see anyone getting through this game more than thrice. if you like reading greek myths and making choices, get this for around $6.

You get to fight an evil(?) harp.