It was created to be a true evolution of the series in terms of lifelike realism and world density.
Vive la Revolution!
Set during the French Revolution,Assassins Creed: Unitycasts you as new series star, Arno Dorian.
Beautiful, yet dirty.
Majestic, yet humble.
Theres a clear division of wealth here, and the game succeeds in showing this divide.
Although some locations of previous games occasionally had that copy and paste feel, Paris has no such issues.
Its huge, packed with masses of detail, and feels very organic in layout.
Simply walking through the bustling streets in fun, as you observe the people of Paris.
Its a rich place, full of activity, and thats just the NPCs.
The actual mechanics have been mostly automatic (such as hiding in bushes, as inBlack Flag).
Theres also aSplinter Cell-style last known position feature that shows where the enemy last saw you.
This makes it easier to lure and avoid foes.
The new stealth abilities mean there are more actual sneaking missions, and more approaches to take in each.
Because of this, in terms of your method of completing your goals,Unityis probably the bestAssassins Creedyet.
Its just not fluid enough Im afraid, and can lead to unwarranted detection.
WithShadow Of Mordornailing this style of combat so well, Assassins Creed really needs to evolve.
Luckily, one area whereUnitydoes improve is the parkour.
Its unfortunate, then, thatAssassins Creed: Unityhas several blemishes that stain its otherwise impeccable appearance.
Then there are the loading times, which seem to be the longest in the series so far.
These loading times arent consistent either, and are seemingly random in their length.
Who done it?
you better be careful though, or you could accuse the wrong person.
Its a simple bit ofCluedo,but its a great addition.
These items not only change Arnos appearance, but also boost various stats, raising his character level.
And yes, you have the option of unlocking legacy outfits from previous games.
Better with friends?
And, thats if the online features work, which isnt always guaranteed in my experience.
Hopefully this will be ironed out, though.
Unified or divided?
LikeWatch Dogs,Assassins Creed: Unityhas plenty of attractive values.
On the flip-side, it also has its share of ugly blemishes.
I havent even mentioned the item-unlocking microtransactions yet, which is just loathsome.
This is a full, retail game Ubisoft, not free-to-play, so stop it!
Assassins Creed: Unityis both new and old.
If you didnt like the naval combat, however,Unitymay be the one for you.
Rating:
4 out of 5
