Assassin's Creed Shadows Reviews
Shadows is best played with hidden blades as a stealth-action game reminiscent of what Assassin's Creed used to be, but its greatest strength is choice.
I have experienced quite a few really cool moments while playing Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, but after 40 hours of playtime all those moments are lost in time like tears in rain. This new Creed has some interesting ideas to shake up the formula, but none of them are good enough to make it count. All in all, any potential for greatness was squandered for yet another opportunity to make a very big game.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Although Ubisoft's works have been somewhat sluggish in recent years, "Assassin's Creed Shadow" proves that they still have the ability to develop such "high-end" works.
Review in Chinese | Read full review
Trying to give everyone what they want can often be a risky move, but Shadows is a remarkably accomplished package that both new and old fans should be able to enjoy equally. The stealth gameplay has seen a significant leap in quality and Ubisoft's realisation of feudal Japan does them proud. The main quest is probably the tightest one in years and the side content is fun but not overwhelming. If Assassin's Creed Shadows is lighting the way for future entries, it seems like the franchise will be in safe hands for years to come.
PS5 – Merging the two core identities of the Assassin's Creed franchise was no easy feat, but Ubisoft Quebec largely succeeded. The game boasts a vibrant open world, a wealth of activities, and a solid-if somewhat simplistic-combat system. However, where Assassin's Creed Shadows stumbles is in its lackluster enemy AI, which often behaves irrationally, and its consistently low difficulty level, even at the highest setting.
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Ubisoft's big, bold swing with Assassin's Creed Shadows mostly connects, proving that it was right to hold off on the Hail Mary Feudal Japan setting until it had honed the series' RPG trappings. Shadows' attempts at new ideas don't all land the same, but it excels in the areas that matter most in these games with a gorgeous, rich and well-researched world to explore, compelling stealth gameplay and a story full of intrigue and fresh takes on historical figures.
If you’re a fan of Assassin’s Creed, hooked from the very first game, you’ll find a lot of love for Assassin’s Creed Shadows. It feels very familiar, but still manages to do a great job of adding extra relish in terms of combat, visuals, and storytelling. There’s no doubt that the double protagonist pivot, with different playstyles, is a winning formula.
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
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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.
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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.
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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
I do, however, enjoy that there's still so much for me to do in Assassin's Creed: Shadows. I'm whittling down a short list of raiders known for terrorizing villages during winter and looking into members of a mysterious group … one of whom I killed while I was on the way to do something else. I also have a lot of a fogged-up map that I would still like to clear up and explore, whether it's to find some lost pages floating around a temple or engage in a meditative minigame to unlock more of Naoe's story. For an experience that featured so much conflict, it's a rare moment of peace.
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.
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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.
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