So You Want the Feels? A (Mostly) Hilarious Guide to AC Odyssey's Best Ending
Ah, Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Sun-drenched Greek isles, epic battles, and a family drama so intense it makes Shakespeare look like a rom-com. But here's the thing: mess up a few choices, and that heartwarming reunion scene you crave goes up in smoke faster than a Spartan soldier's sandals.
Fear not, fellow Misthios (that's fancy mercenary in Ancient Greek, by the way)! This guide, delivered with more wit than Kassandra has arrows, will steer you towards the coveted good ending.
Step 1: Embrace Your Inner Pacifist (Well, Kinda)
Tip: Focus on one point at a time.
Look away, Ares! Because in this playthrough, we're gonna channel our inner Gandhi... mostly. Your first hurdle is Nikolaos, your delightfully grumpy (and stabby) dad. During your little brawl in Chapter 2, resist the urge to permanently ground him. Trust me, a grumpy dad is better than no dad at all, especially when navigating the crazy family mess that awaits.
Step 2: Be a Pillar of Support (Even When Your Sibling Wants to Punch You in the Face)
Tip: The middle often holds the main point.
*Remember Deimos, your awesome-but-brainwashed sibling? Yeah, things get complicated. When you finally meet them in Chapter 3, don't be a jerk. Resist the urge to make snarky comments about their funky haircut (courtesy of the Cult of Kosmos, those jerks). Instead, promise your mom, Myrrine, that you'll try to save Deimos. After all, a united family is a stab-proof family, right?
Step 3: Ninja-Level Negotiation Skills, Activate!
QuickTip: Reflect before moving to the next part.
*Fast forward to Chapter 7. Brace yourself for some intense family therapy. Your dad and brother are about to go WWE on each other. Here's where those negotiation skills you honed while haggling with shady merchants come in. Convince Nikolaos to intervene and prevent a fratricide. Bonus points for using Myrrine's tear-stained face as a guilt trip (hey, it works!).
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Step 4: Patience is a Virtue (Especially When Dealing with Brainwashed Super-Siblings)
QuickTip: Revisit this post tomorrow — it’ll feel new.
*Deimos is still under the Cult's thumb, and things get heated in Chapter 8. Here's the key: be patient. Gently nudge Deimos towards questioning the Cult's motives. Think of it like picking a scab – it might not be pretty, but you gotta do it for the healing, you know?
Step 5: The Final Showdown (Hopefully Not Literally)
*Chapter 9: The climax! Deimos challenges you to a duel. Here's the most important decision of the entire game: do NOT fight back. I know, I know, it's tempting to unleash your inner Spartan fury. But trust me, a beatdown won't fix this. Instead, show Deimos you care.
Congratulations! You've (Hopefully) Achieved Familial Bliss!
If you followed these not-so-sage words, you should be rewarded with a heartwarming reunion and a family vacation that doesn't involve violence (hopefully). Remember, violence is never the answer... unless, of course, you're dealing with the Cult of Kosmos. Then, by all means, unleash your inner Spartan rage!
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