Whenever I think of choices in RPGs, my hope is that the choice will be between stabbing a monster in the eye or cutting its head completely off. Judging from the footage, it looks like that might actually be a real choice. But, the video that Codemasters released recently is not exactly about stabbing things. Instead, it’s about the meaningful choices that players will make throughout Jason’s journey in Rise of the Argonauts.
The choices that can be made in the game are never exactly simple. As lead writer Rico Sablan points out in the video, every action and choice will have an impact. It could be as simple as choosing which patron god you want to favor or the ramifications of being a jerk to villains or NPCs. Some choices players will make may even dramatically change the narrative of the game.
Honestly, I’m really excited about this game. It looks like it could really bust up the stagnant RPG mold spectacularly. Although, my real question is, at this point, what in the hell do Jason and his friends eat on a daily basis? There’s no way phyllo dough, feta, and lamb could give a person a pair of quadriceps like that. Maybe instead of the gym, I need to start plowing fields with flamethrower-oxen or something.
Hit the break for the video and find out what the choices in Rise of the Argonauts are all about.
Part 1 of “Meaningful Choices”
