INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Two years ago, as the creeping pressure of life and work began to weave itself through my body, I came to the conclusion I needed a healthy
escape - it was time for a holiday
I searched high and low for the perfect destination - clear skies, blazing sunshine and crystal clear water - the Mediterranean dream
After some thoughtful consideration, I landed on the Greek island of Rhodes, miles from the hustle and bustle of Athens and the
liquor-stained strip of Kavos
I was not disappointed.My time in Greece will forever stay with me - navigating twisting mountain paths lined with pines, mangled as they
buckled under a relentless sun, with the faint scent of thyme in the air as the wind swept through the landscape
These are the memories which will stay with me and which I felt could never be recaptured without returning to my island bliss - until I
stereotypes and into a world rich with history and culture.In my three-hour play time, I barely made a dent in the main storyline
Not only because of the sheer size of Odyssey, but due to the time spent just soaking up the atmosphere
Riding my horse past crumbling mud houses with chipped clay roof tiles, wild mountain goats and makeshift paths - I could almost smell the
thyme air again, I could feel the sun on my skin.As I trotted around Mount Ainos on the Ionian island of Cephalonia (AKA the starting area
which is nowadays home to a National Park), in pursuit of a quest, I was drawn to the shoreline in the distance
Shipwrecked ruins lay on the edge of the clear blue waters I so fondly remember, and I felt myself just wanting to spend hours embracing the
The small bustling markets, with all walks of people and pushy merchants peddling various wares, both an assault and delight on the
The story sees you progress through both mainland Greece and its sister islands - each with their own unique people, flora, animals and
biomes.Just a tributeDiehard fans of the franchise, who care little for the aesthetics, will be equally impressed as they find themselves
Spartans on sprawling battlefields, kicking through enemy shield defences and slicing their way to victory against the odds
While those who prefer the subtle approach will better appreciate sneaking through ancient, Grecian vineyards and silently assassinating
foes.In one instance, I found myself tracking down bandits for a tense follower who had his tributes to a Greek god stolen - and was
concerned he was being punished as a result
access the upper area of the cavern where the tributes were, luckily it was guarded only by a solo bandit leader
Quickly and quietly, I assassinate him from behind - sticking my sword straight into his spine
enjoyable approach would be to take out each of the other bandits - one by one
I jump down from the upper area and into a small patch of long grass
