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4.5/5
Sing, O Muse, the tale of Nikandreos!
Matt - wrote on 12/31/2025
Apotheon, released in 2015, has been on my radar for years. It was highly recommended by a friend of mine who, like me, studied classics at the university. I have spent much of my life in the ancient world, majoring in it as an undergraduate, earning a master’s degree in the field, and teaching Latin for the past eighteen years. Just looking at the game, I was intrigued, given its unique visual style and inspiration. Its title, for those who know Greek, is a significant hint at the plot and apotheosis of its main character. It’s unfortunate that it has taken me so long to play it, but I am finally glad that I did, removing it from my backlog.
Story (5 out of 5)
Apotheon is set in ancient Greece in the village of Dion. You, the protagonist, must save humanity from the wrath of …
Rating of
4.5/5
A Godlike Metroidvania Experience
Nelson Schneider - wrote on 03/04/2016
“Apotheon” – whose title means ‘away from the gods’ or ‘godless’ in ancient Greek – is the fourth game developed by Toronto-based Canadian Indie developer, Alientrap. Having squandered my college experience studying the ancient world with a particular focus on Greece, I constantly find myself disappointed in entertainment media that use that particular culture for their basis. Movies, TV, videogames: regardless of format, it seems that nobody ever bothers to do their research and accurately portray either the historical or mythological aspects of an incredibly interesting culture that spanned centuries and at one point controlled the majority of the known world. Thankfully, Alientrap is the exception to the rule, as they did do their research and have created in …
