Assassin's Creed Shadows Reviews
A great balance between staying true to the roots of the series and implementing new ideas. We've been waiting for Assassin's Creed in Japan for a long time, and the wait was worth it.
Review in Russian | Read full review
I didn't have high expectations of Assassins Creed: Shadows, as I've really struggled to become engaged with the most recent entries in the series. The setup in Shadows takes a little while, but the resulting payoff is worth it. The gameplay is engaging, but the plot and characters really drive things forward. It must be challenging to develop a game within such a long-running series and have it still feel like something fresh and new, and Shadows is the closest that a game has come to that in quite some time.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is another strong entry in the AC universe, excelling by building on the series’ strengths. Japan is stunning, and both Naoe and Yasuke shine as some of the franchise’s best protagonists to date. However, even for seasoned fans, its repetitive and unimaginative mission structure may be tough to overcome.
The finest steel has to go through the hottest fire, I felt the pressure behind making this title worth the wait and for the most part it did deliver the ideal Assassin's Creed experience besides the occasional difficulty spikes and poor facial expressions during some cut scenes
Review in Arabic | Read full review
If you've always dreamed of exploring Feudal Japan as a stealthy assassin, Shadows is the game for you. It stands out as one of Ubisoft's best efforts in blending history with fiction, while there's still work to be done to fully restore the series to its former glory, Shadows is undoubtedly a significant step in the right direction.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Assassin's Creed Shadows takes players to historical Japan, featuring two distinct protagonists ' the shinobi Naoe and the samurai Yasuke ' each with unique gameplay styles and compelling stories. The game builds on the RPG elements of Origins, Odyssey, and Valhalla while streamlining mechanics and introducing a new main menu that connects multiple Assassin's Creed titles. With no limitations from last-gen consoles, it delivers a richly detailed world, dynamic weather, and brutal combat, though it doesn't bring major innovations to the series.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Assassin's Creed Shadows does many things better than previous installments in the series, but there are still elements that are flawed. Nevertheless - it is a title worth playing not only for fans of the brand.
Review in Polish | Read full review
A game that's not without its issues, but is a great entry in the franchise, and didn't feel the need to cram in a ship to captain.
Assassin's Creed Shadows has all the necessary features to create an unforgettable experience of adventure as a shinobi and a powerful samurai. Ubisoft Quebec, considering everything that frustrated players in the Assassin's Creed games after Origins, immerses players in Feudal Japan. The game has extraordinary graphics, which are considered the best among all Ubisoft games to date. The game's music, combined well with the story, engages you even more in discovering the truth.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Assassin's Creed Shadows represents Ubisoft's effort to incorporate stealth elements into the RPG formula of series. However, the underlying RPG structure like level-based progression and an expansive map often prevents it. Despite these shortcomings, Shadows stands out as a visually stunning title, thanks to its seasonal system and meticulous attention to details. It also features some of the best stealth mechanics seen in RPG saga. Nevertheless, it's still a long way from meaningfully integrating stealth with role-playing mechanics. Furthermore, the game has struggled to halt the ongoing decline in the quality of storytelling and narrative that has plagued the series. in its attempt to appeal to a broad range of players, Shadows grapples with an internal contradiction: games cannot—and should not—be designed to cater everyone.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Another solid entry for the series, Assassin's Creed Shadows offers a wonderfully rendered natural world, though it's not as unique as it once could have been. The typical mix of stealth and action gameplay is still enjoyable and is now split between two protagonists, though switching between them can be cumbersome. Fans of the franchise should be satisfied, if not exactly impressed.
Based on Naoe's strength as the protagonist and the renewed focus on its stealth gameplay, Assassin's Creed Shadows is yet another resounding success for the franchise. Its only flaw is its inability to put Yasuke on the same level as his companion, a minor thing when so many other elements make it a must-have for those interested in the series or the setting.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Overall, Assassin’s Creed Shadows tried to be this big massive open-world RPG. While some of its elements are a welcome sight, the gatekeeping can feel very offputting at times if you just want to soldier on through the main story. Assassin’s Creed Shadows is best played when you have a lot of time on your hands to play it. But for those of us who can only chip in an hour or two of gaming, it may not be the ideal game for you to play.
Assassin's Creed Shadows is the culmination of Ubisoft's open world formula. A beautiful Japan that will suck you in, filled with details and things to do. Shadows has shortcomings, but they are blurred in a world where you can dive in for hundreds of hours.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Despite its attempts at innovation, Assassin's Creed Shadows ultimately feels quite familiar in too many ways. The story, while somewhat fragmented, remains enjoyable for most of its duration, thanks to the well-developed protagonists and a good supporting cast. The gameplay introduces some interesting ideas, but the repetitive nature of certain tasks and the outdated AI prevent the new mechanics from reaching their full potential. Nonetheless, players who are drawn to the Japanese setting and fans of the typical Ubisoft's open-world adventures will probably enjoy the game without too many compromises.
Review in Italian | Read full review
If - like me - you love the last few Assassins Creed titles then this will be right up your alley, great combat and some engaging characters really make this a game worth playing. If you have the opposite opinion, then Shadows does nothing really different from those titles that will change your mind.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a solid and enjoyable addition to the series, successfully mixing familiar gameplay with a fresh take. The game’s dual-protagonist setup, with Naoe’s stealth skills and Yasuke’s raw power, creates a combat system that is both varied and exciting, even though stealth missions are still more fleshed out. The game’s take on Sengoku Japan is visually stunning, with lush forests, serene rivers, and stormy skies that feel alive with detail. While the quest structure occasionally falls into the familiar “go here, do this” pattern, the decently paced story and engaging missions keep you hooked throughout. That said, despite some improvements, the game doesn’t quite break new ground. The combat, though satisfying, doesn’t offer anything revolutionary, and the story, while solid, sometimes relies on familiar tropes. For long-time fans, Assassin’s Creed Shadows provides a rich, immersive experience with enough nostalgia and novelty to make it worth playing. However, newcomers may not find enough innovation to change their opinion of the series. The price point in India might sting a bit, but for dedicated fans, it is still a somewhat worthwhile investment.
Assassin's Creed Shadows isn't awful, but it’s not the game fans deserve. Clunky combat, awkward animations, and a departure from the series' standard make it a mixed bag. Still, its expansive world, production value, and new mechanics might justify giving it a try when it's on sale, if you aren't an AC purist, that is.
No matter how you opt to play; the game offers numerous main and side missions and will provide hours of solid gameplay that will keep fans hooked.
As a massive fan of stealth franchises such as Splinter Cell and the excellent Shadow Tactics series, Assassin’s Creed: Shadows gave me what I wanted and somewhat feels like a hybrid of those. A fresh new stealth system is just what the franchise needed. In many ways, it goes back to the basics for the franchise that once lost that part of its identity, though does occasionally fall back into some of the recent trappings.