Players are setting sail for dozens of hours, with 369 out of the 494 sampled reviewers sinking past the 25-hour mark into the Aegean. Backed by an 89 percent historical approval rating across 185,613 total reviews, the journey through the Peloponnese proves magnetic despite structural bloat.
What it's about: Dans ce jeu d'action-aventure, mettez le cap sur la Grèce antique pour en changer le destin. Disputez des combats sauvages sur terre et sur mer, façonnez votre destin, de paria à légende, et percez les secrets de votre passé.
In-game
« Should've been a standalone game without the assassin creed name couldve started its own franchise honestly, loved this game, needed more skills in combat »👍 anonymous review · 438 h played1« This game is the reason why I went to Athens..... enough said, if a game makes you fly abroad, its got to be good »👍 anonymous review · 737 h played511« This game comes on sale for 85% off all the time, please pick it up, and give it a go. You won't be disappointed I promise you. It's my favourite game. »👍 anonymous review · 488 h played1« RPG or not, AC game or not, this is my favorite AC game, vast of land, vast of quests, much things to do, challenging and enjoyment while playing 10/10 »👍 anonymous review · 124 h played1« Was gonna refund the game untill, I saw Zeus with his whole bare hog, within my 1 hour of playtime. 10/10 »👍 anonymous review · 30 h played4« One of the best titles in the AC series, definitely worth spending some hours discovering and sailing...I just re-installed the game a few years later and heading for the season pass :) »👍 anonymous review · 305 h played1
« L'histoire est nul et mal expliqué »👎 anonymous review · 180 h played« impossible de jouer hors ligne. j'ai pas de box chez moi. je suis donc obligé de toujours etres en paratage de connexion avec un telephone pour jouer a ce jeu »👎 anonymous review · 105 h played« Way too long and repetitive... It's not a bad game, but not my genre it seems. »👎 anonymous review · 27 h played« Le jeu ne demarre pas j ai un pc i7 rtx 4060 »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« des le debut c'est ennuyant on a l'impression que les quetes principales sont des quetes anexes. Pas du tout aimé comparer a origins »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« Assassin's Creed Odyssey is big and beautiful. Could it be a much better game? Sure. But it's an amazing adventure with echoes of the Greek classic tales about travels and fantasy. »👍 anonymous review · 292 h played11
In players' words
« Should've been a standalone game without the assassin creed name couldve started its own franchise honestly, loved this game, needed more skills in combat »👍 anonymous review · 438 h played1« L'histoire est nul et mal expliqué »👎 anonymous review · 180 h played« This game is the reason why I went to Athens..... enough said, if a game makes you fly abroad, its got to be good »👍 anonymous review · 737 h played511« impossible de jouer hors ligne. j'ai pas de box chez moi. je suis donc obligé de toujours etres en paratage de connexion avec un telephone pour jouer a ce jeu »👎 anonymous review · 105 h played« This game comes on sale for 85% off all the time, please pick it up, and give it a go. You won't be disappointed I promise you. It's my favourite game. »👍 anonymous review · 488 h played1« Way too long and repetitive... It's not a bad game, but not my genre it seems. »👎 anonymous review · 27 h played« RPG or not, AC game or not, this is my favorite AC game, vast of land, vast of quests, much things to do, challenging and enjoyment while playing 10/10 »👍 anonymous review · 124 h played1« Le jeu ne demarre pas j ai un pc i7 rtx 4060 »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Was gonna refund the game untill, I saw Zeus with his whole bare hog, within my 1 hour of playtime. 10/10 »👍 anonymous review · 30 h played4« des le debut c'est ennuyant on a l'impression que les quetes principales sont des quetes anexes. Pas du tout aimé comparer a origins »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« One of the best titles in the AC series, definitely worth spending some hours discovering and sailing...I just re-installed the game a few years later and heading for the season pass :) »👍 anonymous review · 305 h played1« Assassin's Creed Odyssey is big and beautiful. Could it be a much better game? Sure. But it's an amazing adventure with echoes of the Greek classic tales about travels and fantasy. »👍 anonymous review · 292 h played11
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
71 % pos · n=103
Story / writing
84 % pos · n=61
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=52
Content / longevity
64 % pos · n=39
Performance
11 % pos · n=19
Audio / music
86 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=7
Value for money
40 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
25 % pos · n=4
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
103
73
12
18
Story / writing
61
51
2
8
Graphics / art
52
52
0
0
Content / longevity
39
25
3
11
Performance
19
2
1
16
Audio / music
7
6
0
1
Interface / UX
7
0
0
7
Value for money
5
2
0
3
Stability / bugs
4
1
0
3
Multiplayer
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 72 h on median; those who dislike it: 33 h.
<2h
31 % (n=16)
2-10h
69 % (n=42)
10-25h
90 % (n=67)
>25h
87 % (n=369)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📈 Up since launch (+8 pts) — updates have won players over
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
3 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 93 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 16,9 % of players.
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Stunning visual fidelity and art direction: 52 positive mentions out of 52 for graphics.
A compelling narrative arc anchored in antiquity: 51 positive mentions out of 61 for story.
Engaging action mechanics and combat loops: 73 positive mentions out of 103 for gameplay.
A massive, immersive Hellenic open world: 25 positive mentions out of 39 for content.
Weaknesses
Stuttering frames and technical bottlenecks: 16 negative mentions out of 19 for performance.
A tendency toward monotonous loops over extended sessions: 8 mentions highlighting repetitive design.
Clunky menu layouts and navigation hurdles: 7 negative mentions out of 7 for UI.
Who is it for?
History buffs and open-world completionists willing to invest dozens of hours into sweeping mythological RPGs.
Is Assassin's Creed® Odyssey worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 89% of 185,613 Steam reviews are positive (player score 84/100). Most-praised strength: Stunning visual fidelity and art direction. Current price: 59,99€.
Verdict
Assassin's Creed Odyssey delivers an epic historical playground that easily justifies its massive playtime. While performance hiccups and interface annoyances test patience, the breathtaking vistas and engaging mythological narrative secure its place among the series' best.
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