AC Odyssey

Odyssey was my first - and, to date, only - Assassins Creed game, and I loved it.  There are some wonky moments and you may or may not be annoyed by the DLCs if you get them, but on balance, it is great.

RPG-lite, when compared with DA or TW, and probably even when compared to HZD, but better than Tomb Raider and the like.

Also, you can choose your protagonist, but for what it is worth, Kassandra is an all-time great in my opinion.

And, if nothing else, the open world is utterly beautiful and really interesting to just walk around (but I’m fascinated by Ancient Greece, so maybe that’s just me).

Little piece of advice - don't try to chase the "?" marks around the map. Don't try to do the hourglass quests from the message boards. Accept all quests from the message boards without a hourglass and forget about them. You will be completing most of them anyway by just playing normally.

Don't be afraid of switching gear a lot. If you like how a certain piece looks, you can use the transmog system to make any piece look like it.

Winged mounts are the best. There should be a winged mount (a unicorn, but still) as a free reward - I think in the game shop.

Gold quests are usually worth to check out. Some islands have the best side quests and exploring is worth it since the main story doesn't cover the whole map.

After you gain some levels (20ish), tinker with skill respec and try different builds. It keeps the gameplay fresh. Different gear will also affect your performance at this point.

The game is from the same studio that made Fenyx and the atmosphere and tone is pretty close, even if Odyssey can turn into a bit darker Greek tragedy style on occasion.

Thanks all. So far I am having fun with the game. Lots to learn, so thanks for the advice!