Odysseus: Homecoming

Genre and premise

Odysseus: Homecoming is a narrative-driven adventure game that follows Odysseus as he attempts to return home after the war is over. Players control Odysseus and manage a crew of six hundred men across his journey to Ithaca. The game features a choice-driven structure where players navigate various challenges, including storms, monsters, and moral dilemmas on different islands.

Decision-making and consequences

In the game, every decision impacts the lives of Odysseus's crew. When a crew member dies, it serves as a clue for future attempts at the journey. Players will repeatedly face situations where they must make choices that can lead to various outcomes, learning from each failure. There is no death penalty, allowing players to resume their journey just three seconds after dying.