Ubisoft has had a busy 2020 with the release of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs: Legion, but a more overlooked open-world adventure with a funny sounding name may be the company’s best release of the year.
Immortals Fenyx Rising comes with the benefit of being a relatively low-profile new IP. It launched just long enough after the PS5 and Xbox Series S|X that it flew under the radar and didn’t get the same attention as other games in the launch window – but it’s one of the best new games you can play this holiday season. In Immortals Fenyx Rising, I found a charming, vibrant, and occasionally demanding adventure that kept me coming back for more.
Here are three thoughts about Immortals Fenyx Rising after roughly eight hours with the game: