Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is an upcoming sequel of the famous franchise, scheduled for late 2020. While waiting for its release, revisit the other AC games!
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla
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The long-awaited Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is finally in sight! The official release date is known as “Holiday 2020,” and the game is available for pre-order. Although all the details are yet to be revealed, here’s what we know so far, based on Ubisoft’s info, some pics and videos, and interviews with the team of developers of this game. The game is set in 9th century England, following the Viking raid of its land. You are a courageous conqueror, Eivor, arriving to fight Saxon armies and establish your settlement. We also know that this epic warrior will be accompanied by a Raven that will offer the “eagle vision” mode so that you can scout areas, which is similar to the practice in some earlier AC games. Again, every choice that you make in-game will influence your success and the final outcome. Not all features have been made public yet, but it’s pretty certain that you will have a lot of possibilities to customize and upgrade your settlement, clan, weapons, and outfit. You’ll get to sail the Viking vessels, and immerse in fishing, gambling, drinking, even, as well as some historical Norse competitions - these are only some of the things that are hinted at. Who else is counting down the days?
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Assassin's Creed
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- 4.5/5
It all started here, with the first installment of the Assassin's Creed franchise. By “it,” I mean the centuries-old battle between the Assassins and Templars. You get to use the Animus for the first time, as Desmond Miles, and go to the Holy Land and the cities of Jerusalem, Damascus, and Acre in 1191, during the Third Crusade, to obtain the Apple of Eden, the first ancient artifact in the series. The marvelous idea to use the machine to control protagonists’ genetic memories of the ancestors is what led to this game becoming what it is now - one of the most successful and creative time-travel giants in the world of video games.
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Assassin's Creed II
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- 4.3/5
Although the AC roots go back to 2007, 2009 is probably when it became so popular, with the second linear part of the series, Assassin’s Creed II. This time around, you meet Ezio and enter the incredible world of the Italian Renaissance in the beautiful canals of Venice and the architecture of Florence. Before playing this game, I’ve been to Venice, and - oh, man - I was amazed when I saw how accurately it was portrayed. I felt like I was revising San Marco, the Ponte di Rialto, and many other landmarks. Mind you, this was back in 2009 when the video game design was not yet that developed. The storyline is dynamic and well-written, and you’ll surely enjoy this game.
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Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
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- 4.5/5
In Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, you’re back to Italy, this time around, to 16th century Rome. The game combines the gameplay style of the first two sequels, introducing the concept of recruiting new members that stayed incorporated to this day. You don’t just get to use the mixture of the abilities of the previous games, but also to play with both characters: Desmond and Ezio. The map is significantly bigger than it was earlier the case, and there are new enemy archetypes, as well. Clever references to historical figures, such as Niccolo Machiavelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and famous landmarks, like the Colosseum and Pantheon, will not leave you indifferent.
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Assassin's Creed: Revelations
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- 3.7/5
This is the follow-up sequel to Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, and the final part that deals with the story of Ezio Auditore da Firenze, sometimes referred to by the fans as The Ezio Collection. In some instances, the player controls Altaïr’s memories from the “First Civilization”. It also follows the story of Desmond, nicknamed as “Desmond’s Journey,” with five amazing missions that are unlocked when you explore Constantinople (present-day Istanbul). What you can expect is the 1511 AD Ottoman Empire, featuring Al Mualim, Bayezid II, Ishak Pasha, etc. Also, here the multiplayer mode really came to life, although it was released earlier. There were additional quests and patches added to the standard plot, as well as the Deathmatch multiplayer mode.
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Assassin's Creed III
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- 3.3/5
In Assassin’s Creed III, Desmond Miles uses the Animus to traverse the ocean and go to 18th century America, following his half-English and half-Mohawk ancestor, Connor (his real name is Ratonhnhaké:ton, but… I believe you remember him as Connor, too). More precisely, you explore Boston, New York City, with everything that is considered to be a part of the American frontier plot and the time of the American Revolutionary War. For the first time, AC sees new weather conditions such as fog, snow, and rain, and they really add to the overall quality and experience. Also, animals can be hunted, and the Homestead manor and the ship, Aquila, can be upgraded. Speaking of the ship, this is where the naval expeditions start, though they cannot be compared to the next part of the franchise, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, where the paramount focus is on the seas.
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Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
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- 4/5
Ahoy, Matey! Aye, remember the Assassin’s Creed IV? The Golden Age of Piracy, lots of ship-based exploration, and the setting of the 18th century Caribbean: these are the keywords of this sequel. You take on the role of a Welsh pirate, grandfather of Assassin’s Creed III main protagonist, Connor, that goes by the name of Edward Kenway. From there, you try to create a sort of pirate anarchy, free of Spanish and British influence. Missions are considered a bit repetitive, but, nevertheless, immensely fun. For the first time, owning a ship - the Jackdaw - is a big deal, and you can upgrade it and use it to explore the open world, including the jungle, beaches, and small villages.
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Assassin's Creed Rogue
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- 3.7/5
Assassin’s Creed Rogue differs from the other sequels in the fact that you get to be an ex Assassin, who has now turned to the Templars. So, Shay Patrick Cormac, in his ship, the Morrigan, goes after members of the Brotherhood after the betrayal. You can either like this twist or not, and to be honest, I didn’t. Yes, it does offer an alternative perspective and deepens the Assassins - Templars conflict, but it bears too many similarities to Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag.
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Assassin's Creed Unity
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- 3.1/5
Ready for rebellion, revolution, and battle? Ready to meet Napoleon Bonaparte? That’s how Assassin’s Creed Unity feels like. Liberté, égalité, fraternité - just in Assassin’s Brotherhood motto style. It exposes the ideals of the French Revolution, the brutality and unity, following all the major happenings, from the Bastille to the execution of King Louis XVI, as you roam the streets of Paris as Arno Victor Dorian. He is connected to the story because he has an Assassin father (killed by the protagonist of Assassin’s Creed Rogue, Shay Patrick Cormac). The ability to upgrade player’s skills and customize them that remains used to this day originates here, as well as cooperative multiplayer.
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Assassin's Creed Syndicate
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- 4/5
The exploration of real-world events continues in Assassin’s Creed Syndicate that takes you to Victorian London, and a much larger map than in the previous entries. You’ll get to travel on carriages, and play as twins Jacob and Evie Frye, one of the best-received protagonists, who were praised for their likeability and characters. The duo is very complementary: Jacob is an impulsive and courageous rebel, whereas Evie prefers to take on a stealthy and intelligent approach. Overall, it is a major improvement to all the previous games, and it sets a solid ground for arguably two of the most developed and biggest AC undertakes.
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Assassin's Creed Origins
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- 3.8/5
Assassin’s Creed Origins destroys all the boundaries you’ve had about the open-world games. This game is so remarkable that I don’t know where to begin. Perhaps with the incredible Egyptian scenery, realistic sandy textures, and tomb raiding? Or Giza Climbing Synchronization, and sliding down the pyramid? Sailing down the Nile? The newly-introduced practice of fighting bosses? All of that, while you unveil the myths of the origin of the story as Bayek, the forefather of the Assassin’s Brotherhood. And have you played the DLCs, The Hidden Ones, and The Curse of the Pharaohs? If not, now’s the time, before the new sequel comes out!
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Assassin's Creed Odyssey
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- 3.6/5
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey gives you the chance to explore ancient Greece as you progress through the Peloponnesian War, controlling either a female or male mercenary (Kassandra & Alexios). You’ll be fighting for both sides - Athens and Sparta - while remaining on the main quest: finding the truth and uniting your family. This game puts more emphasis on strong dialogue, alternative endings, and a lot of emotions. Hellenistic-era map with incredible Greek locations such as the Agora, Olympia, Lesbos, Kefalonia, Aegean Sea, and the evoked Greek myths of Medusa, the Cyclops, and the Minotaur await. And this game is definitely something that you should not skip at any cost! Until we impatiently wait for Valhalla, it’s the right moment to play the DLCs if you haven’t: Legacy of the First Blade and The Fate of Atlantis.
