Picked up Fenyx Rising because I wanted a palate cleanser for Cyberpunk and it's a really enjoyable game. Apparently it's basically Breath of the Wild plus Greek mythology, but I don't have a Switch so never played the most recent Zelda.
It's a lot like Odyssey was, only with a much less serious gone. Similar mechanics, and the platforming is worlds better than the sticky climbing from Valhalla. This is from the same studio that made Odyssey and as such pushes forward a lot of the better movement mechanics from that game that Valhalla lacks (Valhalla feels like older AC games).
Basically the game is a mix of combat, platforming, and puzzles. The puzzles aren't typically anything too in depth but when you're high and want to play a game that's pretty, colorful, and with snappy writing, it'll do. The game is narrated by Prometheus, who is telling a tale to Zeus, and they regularly pop in during gameplay to tell stories or provide context. It does a nice job of hitting that Pixar line like Portal 2 where it's got plenty of adult jokes but never really crosses the line past a teen rating.
This is a solid 8/10 game. It does everything well and is fun to play. I've really enjoyed playing it, and I think I'll actually finish it.
