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Kids of Hellas: Back to Olympus
By Whalebox Studio, released 1 Jan 2019
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- strategy video game
What it is
Kids of Hellas: Back to Olympus is a casual strategy game from Whalebox Studio, published by Jetdogs Studios. Its story begins when Hades, driven by envy, has the sorceress Ate cast a spell that sends Zeus’ children from Olympus and makes Zeus forget them. The children must find a way through the mortal world and back home. Their journey includes arranging the Olympic Games, entering Hades’ underworld, crossing snowy lands inhabited by minotaurs and facing the sea monster Charybdis. The game is listed for Windows and macOS, with single-player play, Steam achievements, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. Its store description also highlights puzzles, bonus levels and a difficult mode with special challenges. A Collector’s Edition is described as including a strategy guide and wallpapers, alongside a story that draws on ancient Greek myths. It is a strategy and casual title, with the player following the children’s attempt to endure their journey and fulfill their hopes.
What players like, and what they don't
- Greek-myth setting and adventure story.
- Includes puzzles and bonus levels.
- Difficult mode has special challenges.
- Steam Cloud and Family Sharing are listed.
- Available for Windows and macOS.
- Listed as single-player only.
- The Collector’s Edition extras are distinct from the base game listing.
Who it suits
It suits solo players looking for a myth-inspired strategy adventure with puzzles and bonus levels. Players who want extra challenges can try the difficult mode described in the listing.
Kids of Hellas: Back to Olympus pairs a journey through mythic locations with strategy, puzzles and bonus stages. Its listed features focus on solo play, with Windows and macOS support.
