Rise of the Argonauts "Departure" trailer is mythologically delicious
by Griffin McElroy 
{ Aug 10th 2008 at 9:00PM }
You all can keep your King Leonidases and your Kratoses (Krati?). Jason, protagonist of Rise of the Argonauts and mythical leader of the group for which the Codemasters RPG was named, is a tried and true badass. As such, one cannot expect him to take the assassination of his ladyfriend lying down. The trailer above details some of the trials Jason must face to revive his sweetie -- namely, a group of irate Ionians, and the Unreasonably Grumpy Father-in-Law, surely the most terrifying monster in all of Grecian lore. Seriously. Hydra's got nothing on that guy.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
krazy @ Aug 10th 2008 9:17PM
looks pretty kwl :D not the worst graphic ever but isn't up to standard in my opinion :/
severian00 @ Aug 10th 2008 10:18PM
Are you kidding me, those were cutting edge breast graphics not to mention physics. As he carried her they not only jiggled but in opposite directions, sweet!
Waqman @ Aug 10th 2008 9:19PM
Awwwweeeesome. It doesn't look like its following the "Jason and the Argonauts" story that closely at all, but still I'm a huge fan of the mythos so I should definitely check this out.
Also, 300 sucks. Unnecessary statement but I just had to let it out.
Thatoneguy64 @ Aug 10th 2008 9:25PM
Do you mean the movie or the comic book?
Know what? Screw that question because both rock.
What problem with 300 do you have?
LaughingTarget @ Aug 10th 2008 9:37PM
300:
Con - It isn't historically accurate.
Pro - It beats the shit out of the con by being totally awesome.
Mr.ESC @ Aug 11th 2008 10:47AM
300:
Con - It isn't historically accurate.
Pro - It isn't historically accurate therefore it beats the shit out of the con by being totally awesome.
*Fixed.
Furious Styles @ Aug 10th 2008 9:26PM
I have been looking forward to this game ever since it was 1st announced. this is going to be a day 1 purchase for me.
Titanium_Orchid @ Aug 10th 2008 9:31PM
I can't help but get the feeling that this game will suffer from an annoying quirk that was in Assassin's Creed: voice acting for every character EXCEPT the main character is done well.
Jeff @ Aug 10th 2008 9:51PM
They always paint Jason as such a hero, and forget what kind of jerk he was to Medea. Man, what a world!
rivaldi22 @ Aug 10th 2008 10:48PM
Okay, he leaves her for a bonafide hottie. He's a pure asshat, undoubtedly.
She kills the hottie and her two sons she had with Jason, just to spite him.
Though I in no means condone Jason's behavior, that's not really an appropriate response. Bitch stepped out.
Jeff @ Aug 11th 2008 11:27AM
But he was already married to Medea, who had betrayed her own family in order to get him the golden fleece. He just saw the next opportunity and took it. He had abandoned Medea, his wife, as well as his children, in order to become the king of Corinth. He's a douche.
LaughingTarget @ Aug 11th 2008 6:37PM
Every Greek hero is a douche.
wocyob @ Aug 10th 2008 10:05PM
hmmm dont know if it was just me but when the bad man said "out of my way"...sounded pretty off for some reason
Ken Shammy @ Aug 10th 2008 10:14PM
Erm. Is that really the graphics for the games? They can't tune it up any more?
Other than that, cool. It seems Fableish. I quite like Fable.
fred @ Aug 11th 2008 3:41AM
they totally need to tighten up the graphics on level 6.
SPAGHETTI @ Aug 10th 2008 10:42PM
omg this be rad fuck
Dustin @ Aug 10th 2008 11:03PM
Say it with me: meh.
Anticrawl @ Aug 10th 2008 11:11PM
The game looks cool but I may have to mute it and play with subtitles. I haven't heard voice acting that terrible since the English dubbed version of Speed Racer.
Anticrawl @ Aug 10th 2008 11:18PM
Ok ok ok ok.... ok. So after watching it a second time I've decided this can't possibly be the real voice-over. This has to be some lame fan attempt at humor, but I did find myself laughing quite a bid during the video "Mewve Ovar!" It has gone from sad and pathetic to hilariously tragic.
Senor Facekick @ Aug 11th 2008 12:04AM
I smell a troll...
Senor Facekick @ Aug 11th 2008 12:10AM
...on second thought, the voice acting is pretty bad, yeah. I'm hopeful though, Just because I like the mythos..
Anticrawl @ Aug 11th 2008 2:47AM
No I'm excited about this game, and I'm a fan of Codemasters' work. I just think the voice acting is.... well you know.
Anticrawl @ Aug 11th 2008 2:52AM
And I'm no troll, I speak the truth, my truth atleast. Been here since day one in one form or another.
Churchy @ Aug 11th 2008 12:06AM
Looks like it could be good if they delayed it a few months and polished it up.
But yeah, as much as I dig greek myths, this game definately needs a good bit of spit shine before I'm convinced.
Mr.ESC @ Aug 11th 2008 10:48AM
It reminds me of Guildwars.
dude @ Aug 11th 2008 11:07AM
"Kratus" -> "Krati" if it were latin. But it's Greek, so: Kratos -> Kratoi
:)
ThornedVenom (Harley Quinn Defense Force) @ Aug 11th 2008 9:27PM
DAMMIT, somebody beat me to the chase!
ogvor @ Aug 11th 2008 12:00PM
I think this has the potential to be a surprise hit. Or a total failure, one of two.
ScallionN @ Aug 11th 2008 1:28PM
Needs more 5-disc epic action RPG based on the Iliad, followed by an Odyssey game.
With a suitor-killing mini game! It'd probably have some shitty quick time event to keep the sirens from making you go loony.
Sal Baker @ Aug 25th 2008 4:58PM
It's gonna be a good one, I've been looking forward to it for sometime now! I love historical video games, or games that teach you about the past. Then I don't feel like a complete bum when I realize I've been playing for 5 hours, hahaha.
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