Assassin's Creed Shadows Reviews
Assassin's Creed Shadows is an absolute triumph. An addictive adventure in a stunningly provocative open world, and an absolute must play.
Assassin's Creed Shadows is a notable achievement from Ubisoft, offering an experience that both long-time fans and newcomers are likely to appreciate. This latest addition to the franchise is visually stunning, and its refined stealth systems and other enhancements make it one of the best Assassin's Creed games in recent memory. However, the dual-protagonist approach might prove to be divisive. While the concept is innovative, its execution falters in certain areas. The game seems predominantly tailored to Naoe, whose abilities allow her to fully engage with nearly all aspects of gameplay. In contrast, Yasuke’s limitations may alienate some players, as they frequently must alternate between the two characters to access different features.
Assassin's Creed Shadows was supposed to work in the dark to serve the light, but it never managed to step beyond the Shadows. Visually, the game is remarkable and stands strong by its standards, but everything else is pretty much the same. The level-based progression is a huge letdown but is backed by excellent execution of stealth mechanics and a gripping dual protagonist storyline.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is, without a doubt, a breathtaking addition to the long running franchise. Whether sneaking through shadows as Noae or charging headfirst into battle as Yasuke, the game offers a dynamic experience making every choice feel consequential. With its immersive setting, refined combat mechanics, and an innovative weather system affecting gameplay, Assassin’s Creed Shadows elevates the franchise in ways that will leave eager players wanting for more. While Assassin’s Creed Shadows might follow some familiar gameplay tropes, its execution is far from formulaic. With a wealth of side content, a customisable hideout system, and the promise of a world teeming with historical intrigue and fierce battles, it is clear Assassin’s Creed Shadows is poised to be one of the franchise's most memorable and impactful titles. Fans old and new alike will find much to love in this stunning and daring chapter in the Assassin’s Creed saga.
With Assassin's Creed Shadows, Ubisoft sticks to a familiar formula but executes it brilliantly. Add to that the new weather and season systems, along with the expanded base-building mechanics, and we’re convinced that waiting for an Assassin’s Creed set in Japan was more than worth it.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a breathtaking evolution of the open-world formula, blending masterful storytelling, refined stealth mechanics, and stunning visuals. With a gripping dual-protagonist narrative and meticulously crafted historical setting, Ubisoft delivers one of the most immersive Assassin’s Creed experiences to date.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the sixteenth installment in the main series, is set in 16th century Japan and follows the stories of Yasuke (an African ronin) and Naoe (a shinobi). Born from a shared mission, their partnership forces them to combine their skills, with Naoe excelling in stealth and precision while Yasuke dominates in direct confrontations. The game offers a refreshing gameplay with an immersive story set in a beautiful setting of the coveted feudal Japan. While the AI still has its shortcomings, such as guards not reacting to nearby attacks, Ubisoft seems to have finally found the right direction for the franchise after a series of disappointing titles, ensuring that both veterans and newcomers will find something to enjoy in this Japanese adventure.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
It’s a well-crafted game within its own scale with a great story and emotionally resonant characters, but in the grand scheme of what a big open-world RPG could provide, Assassin’s Creed Shadows doesn’t maximize its potential.
Whether you're a fan of the gorgeous old Assassin's Creed, the new open world, or just joining the series, Assassin's Creed Shadows should not be missing from any library!
Review in Greek | Read full review
It may not provide the shift in design philosophy and approach to the franchise that its long gestation period suggests, but it's a solid step forward for the series. If you’ve ever enjoyed one of these games before, I’d be hard pressed to imagine you not enjoying this one.
Assassin's Creed Shadows has taken a long-overdue step forward with its new mechanics and technical improvements. You'll just have to overlook the mediocre writing and a narrative that lacks pacing.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
The slower pace required to fully appreciate this world is a virtue that, as a reviewer with a deadline, I wasn’t properly afforded. As such, I envy those who possess the time and willingness to truly indulge themselves. Because for all its smaller blemishes, Assassin’s Creed Shadows paints a breathtaking canvas that, even after 50 hours, continues to captivate me.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is an absolute triumph. Yasuke and Naoe are among the best protagonists the series has ever seen, and the return to stealth gameplay is a massive win for longtime fans.
While not perfect, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a great ninja simulator and an okay open world game.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a formidably big game with a densely packed open-world and great stealth gameplay that should please fans, even if it feels like Ubisoft's formula is starting to wear a bit thin.
Assassin's Creed Shadows is a great game—everything that every fan of the franchise has always imagined. With refined combat, breathtaking scenery, captivating characters, and a simple yet very effective storyline, Shadows is undoubtedly an outstanding game. It brings the Japanese setting to life in an excellent way, and I am sure it will earn its place among Ubisoft's greatest games.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
"A worthy heir to a venerable lineage" Assassin's Creed Shadows offers one of the most distinctive stealth and infiltration experiences in the series, thanks to its dual-hero system and richly detailed world. Improved AI, environmental interaction, and the impact of seasons on gameplay make it an immersive experience for fans of stealth and tactical combat. Despite some flaws, Ubisoft Quebec has succeeded in delivering a well-rounded experience that combines the series' authenticity with its innovations.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
The real star of “Assassin's Creed: Shadows” is the visually stunning game world. It impresses with its many details, beautiful weather effects and changing seasons. It is perhaps the most beautiful open game world I have ever experienced. Unfortunately, this spectacular backdrop offers little substance despite the solid gameplay basis. Repetitive missions, boring side activities and a half-baked story leave me unsatisfied overall.
Review in German | Read full review
An amazing journey that we embarked on in feudal Japan alongside Naoe and Yasuke. The story and gameplay were both thrilling and enjoyable, alongside its massive content, making it undoubtedly Ubisoft's most visually stunning game and the best Assassin's Creed game of the last decade.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Assassin's Creed Shadows is the best installment in the series for a long time and brings many fresh ideas to the table. The setting is breathtaking, the variety in the missions is great and the gameplay feels very well thought out. The interaction between Yasuke and Naoe in particular creates an interesting dynamic. While Yasuke excels in combat, Naoe offers probably the best parcours gameplay the series has ever had. Traversal with Yasuke, the actual story and the typical open-world problems do tarnish the whole thing somewhat, but the series certainly wasn't this good for a while.
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