I absolutely adore this game. The premise was a little out there for me, at first. Greeks in space! But, reading through it, I realized that it's so much MORE than Ancient Greeks in space. It's a game about people who care about things, who are heroes and who fight for what they believe in. It's a game that takes things at a slower pace, if you use training times and the Respite Phase. Or, it's a game of fast-paced, heroic action where the heroes burn bright and quick as they seek their Destiny and try to avoid their Fate.

It took me a long time to find a group that wanted to play this game with me, and that's sad. It's a wonderful game. The characters have depth and lots of special abilities they can use, but the base mechanics are so simple that the action just rolls from one moment to the next, never stopping or grinding to a halt.

The world of HELLAS has so much going for it and I can't wait to explore it in more depth with my gaming group. I hope you give this game a try and I hope you love it as much as I do!

I have regretted very few RPG purchases over my gaming career, but this is one of them. Fans of Starfinder, or Masters of the Universe might like it. But it runs solely on 'rule of cool' with no logic or internal consistency to be had anywhere.

Hellas is a wonderful mash up of Greek mythic fantasy and space opera. This is not a far future version of mythic Greece. It is instead a translation of Greek mythic fantasy into a technological advanced interstellar setting.

The book is a weighty tome and complete. There is a detailed setting chapter, extensive bestiary and equipment chapters, full treatment of the Gods and interesting ideas regarding space travel, "hyperspace" etc. PCs are created using a life path system similar to that in Pendragon, which results in storied and powerful heroes right out of the box, pursuing their destiny whilst striving to avoid their fate.

The system uses a single d20 and, though of medium complexity, is fast and easy to use in play. There is also consideration given to supporting the GM to make their job easier.

If you love Greek myths but want a fresh take on them or also love space opera as well, then this RPG for you.