Shane
Quietly sitting within your favorite digital games store is an isometric RPG based on the history of Rome.
Titled Achilles Legends Untold released in mid by Dark Point Games.
Based on this first title Achilles is back in an isometric bullet-fest called Achilles Survivor.
True to its name this is an endurance play through of a mixed genre game (Survival, RPG and Strategy) on a small to mid sized map where the game is going to send literally hoards of cloned enemies your way.
Yep, as you guessed, you need to survive. You start out as a very bland looking warrior, but progression unlocks a load of differing playable characters.
Each round is timed and while you’re taking out foes by the dozen you have objectives to complete.
From building structures (these will assist you for a short time) such as turrets through to the protection of objects, like chests.
Then to throw in more the game will send a few Enemy Champions your way. These need to be taken down.
To survive the long haul, and bouts can be lengthy at over 10 to 15 minutes or more you will Level up your armor, skills and weaponry.
This is done via a game pause selector at any moment you have leveled up.
If you’re keen to try out a different skill or weapon per Level up, you can reroll your prior selections at a cost of in game currency
You get rewarded too for stellar play.. Additional vitals, extra might and more.
To keep yourself going, wipe out as many enemies as you can as they can also be a much needed source of health.
As well as that you’ll find pick ups sporadically dotted through a map.
Achilles Survivor is true to its namesake. It’s not a quick pick up and play due to the timed length of each round, but it is super addictive… until you tire of the repetitive play.
An excellent title though to get your gamer adrenaline pumping and it’s definitely worth its price tag.
Ancient Rome is fully besieged by monsters and it’s up to you to clear the lands… and survive.
Released: February 2025
Rating: M
Platform reviewed: PC
Genre: RPG / Survival
Developer: Dark Point Games SA
Publisher: Dark Point Games SA