
Ah, the good ol’ Microsoft Store – forever a source of reliable leaks that the Redmond firm seemingly has no interest in stopping. It’s now spoiled Ubisoft’s big Gods & Monsters re-reveal, which was scheduled to take centre stage during the publisher’s big livestream next week. We already know about the name change to the eye-rollingly awful Immortals Fenyx Rising (no colon!) – but it looks like the title will release on 2nd December.
There are also some new screenshots included alongside the leak. Since the game was announced at E3 2019, the title has undergone a significant makeover; its cartoon proportions and painterly art-style have been scrapped for more realistic characters and oversaturated colours. To be honest, this looks like next-gen Kid Icarus to us – we’re sure Nintendo Life readers will also spy the similarities.
The press release mentions that this is a “grand mythological adventure” where you’ll wield Achilles’ sword and Daidalos’ wings as you fight legendary beasts like Cyclops and Medusa. There’ll be seven unique regions to its open world, each inspired by a different god. We’re looking forward to seeing this in action during Ubisoft Forward next week – it could be a tasty pre-Christmas treat once the initial wave of PS5 hype has passed.
[source reddit.com]
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I like the key art but I'm not keen on the art direction in the screenshots. The main character is rubbish.
Not a fan of the art style, I must admit. I wonder if Ubisoft is aiming for a younger audience with this right out of the gate?
The screenshots look like they’re from the PS4 version. I know that’s the art style they are going for, but it doesn’t look fantastic. Hopefully we’ll get some PS5 screenshots soon, which will no doubt look better.
It looks a bit like it’s made out of Play-Doh. Just Odyssey for the Nintendo audience to be honest.
Not a fan of the new art directions, or the damn awful name. My interest in this game has gone from being mildly interested... to not giving a damn.
repeating same bosses in another IP? i must agree the main character not looking good. Kena: Bridge of Spirits which is an indie game looks a lot better than this.
Hahaha, ohhh nooooo.
i was looking forward to the unique look they first showed. i'm very disappointed in the change in art direction.
edit: and that name change - why? i really liked "gods and monsters"
This looks like its been downgraded or something, and that new title is horrific, Gods & Monsters was a much better name, I was interested in this, but think im going to pass on this for now
I remember in the original gods & monster trailer the protagonist is younger and more distinct.
It looks like a fortnite spinoff!
They totally jocked Kid Icarus...
I went from interested in this game to interested on how bad it will be.
@get2sammyb "Immortals Fenyx Rising (no colon!)"
THANK YOU!
So Ubisoft desides not only to ruin the title but also the original look of the game. 😔
This looks amazing! Wish Ubi would do more games like this. Its moves like this that keeps them a small step above the garbage EA.
This looks much different from the initial reveal, and not for the better. The new name is stupid too. Oh well.
No colon. Did it have a colectomy?
Oof. This looks really... Uh... Like not something I'd be interested in. Main character looks really generic as well. Everything looks kind of bland.
So a new IP is supposed to be coming out in December but we're only started seeing it now? Getting a whiff of "been sent out to die" from this one.
No colon? Now then name makes even less sense!
Looking forward to it, seems like a pretty decent RPG game, and I always want more of those
Maybe they didn't think it would run on Switch without it looking significantly worse so made it more cartoon like. Looks a bit much for me, I must admit. Will check out a gameplay vid, though.
I looks kinda generic, but still alright. The main character is definitely the most generic protagonist in a good while lol!
I'm going to do what can only be described as a herculean task: reserve judgment until the Ubisoft Forward
I actually am really digging the art style. I'm kind of getting tired of all the AAA realistic artstyles used nowadays.
What the hell happened to the art style? I was intrigued and interested in this title and was waiting on a new trailer and an update but this now just looks naff.
Also the name change is pretty dumb.
This better let you have a custom character. That main character isnt doing it. I’m not sure how I feel about this yet.
@HellOfaHunter Kena is a masterpiece
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