Assassins Creed 3 Review:
Overview:
When Assassins Creed 3 was announced, gamers everywhere rejoiced. Gone were the
“expansion” sequels and our tired, yet awesome friend Ezio. Assassins Creed 3
promised to move the series forward in every way. New main character, new time
period, new city, new graphics engine, and fresh gameplay enhancements. The
gaming media and fans alike gravitated toward the Game-informer spread, and the
first gameplay footage. Following the release of more trailers and footage, the
hype train began. Soon Ubisoft found themselves making one of the most highly
anticipated games of this year; according to Ubisoft Assassins Creed 3 is the
most pre-ordered game in Ubisoft history. It was clear that Assassins Creed 3
was the game to beat in the hardcore gaming season. So does Assassins Creed 3
live up to the enormous expectations? Lets find out.
Story: I am a bit hesitant to speak of the story. The story is deep, engaging and contains a bit of confusion. I enjoy the story a ton and I really don’t want to spoil anything here. Only thing to keep in mind is, you play as a native american in 1776 America by the name of Connor, and you follow his adventure to stop the templars who he wishes to seek revenge upon. There is much depth to the story especially when it ties everything to present day. The story does have dry spots, but toward the end it picks up considerably. My biggest gripe however is the ending. Don’t worry I won’t spoil a thing, but I must say the ending is confusing and not satisfying. I didn’t really understand the ending much at all. However, after watching a synopsis of the story through a video on youtube, the ending was a bit clearer but not clear enough. Go into Assassin Creed 3 knowing the backstory so you can fully understand the events that transpire throughout the game. I wish I had refreshed myself first.
Gameplay: The gameplay is just more Assassins Creed; If you’ve played any of the previous entries, you’ll have no problems here. Not much has changed in terms of gameplay. You still hold Left trigger to run, and climb walls using L and the thumb stick. You still perform assassinations, eavesdrop on templars, perform light platforming, and complete miscellaneous activities throughout the city (like collection fetch quests and helping citizens). Though not all is familiar here. There are cool new mechanics like hunting animals for money, climbing trees, and weather effects which change how you approach certain scenarios. The combat system has seen an upgrade with tighter controls, and a “Batman: Arkham” style counter system. All that is here works perfectly but isn’t drastically new like the trailers and gameplay videos suggest. I will say that all of the classic Assassins Creed elements in this new America setting is really cool and does make some of what you
do feel fresh.
Don’t go into this game expecting a revolution.
Presentation: The graphics are definitely a step up from previous entries, but doesn’t look nearly as good as what was depicted in the trailers. Now this is to be expected because I was playing on an xbox 360 while the gameplay footage shown online was no doubt the PC version. However, the lighting effects, and general city atmosphere is truly a sight to behold. The attention to detail is superb. From trees that rock with the wind, to townspeople holding normal conversation, animals roaming the country side; it’s almost impossible not to be immersed in this huge and realistic world. It’s worth noting that with scope and scale this big, there are a considerable number of glitches you will encounter. Clipping issues, freezing, and missing dialogue are just a few of the issues you will encounter but none of these hinder the overall fantastic presentation. Another big disappointment for me was the main character you play as. Connor’s voice actor displays little emotion so it’s hard to relate or love this character. I feel like they should have made Connor a full cold blooded assassin with a strong personality than just being somewhere in the middle. I wanted a bit more from him.
Overall: Despite this game feeling a bit fatigued and disappointing, It is still a must own game. The story is interesting albeit confusing as hell, graphics and gameplay are top notch even though it doesn’t push the bar like I would have wanted it to, and you are getting one long game. 1 play-through of this game took me 20 hours to complete and I still have many side missions left to complete. Overall there can easily be over 40 hours of gameplay in this one. If you’re looking for an adventure game this holiday season, and haven’t played any Assassin’s Creed games, I suggest playing the previous installments to get acquainted with the story. However if you’re a fan of the franchise, don’t hesitate to buy this game NOW. This game is A PURCHASE IF YOU ARE A FAN OF THE FRANCHISE. If you don’t care for Assassin’s Creed games, this game won’t change your mind much. There is no doubt though that Assassins Creed 3 is one of the best games this year and is a serious contender for my game of the year 2012.
Overview:
When Assassins Creed 3 was announced, gamers everywhere rejoiced. Gone were the
“expansion” sequels and our tired, yet awesome friend Ezio. Assassins Creed 3
promised to move the series forward in every way. New main character, new time
period, new city, new graphics engine, and fresh gameplay enhancements. The
gaming media and fans alike gravitated toward the Game-informer spread, and the
first gameplay footage. Following the release of more trailers and footage, the
hype train began. Soon Ubisoft found themselves making one of the most highly
anticipated games of this year; according to Ubisoft Assassins Creed 3 is the
most pre-ordered game in Ubisoft history. It was clear that Assassins Creed 3
was the game to beat in the hardcore gaming season. So does Assassins Creed 3
live up to the enormous expectations? Lets find out.Story: I am a bit hesitant to speak of the story. The story is deep, engaging and contains a bit of confusion. I enjoy the story a ton and I really don’t want to spoil anything here. Only thing to keep in mind is, you play as a native american in 1776 America by the name of Connor, and you follow his adventure to stop the templars who he wishes to seek revenge upon. There is much depth to the story especially when it ties everything to present day. The story does have dry spots, but toward the end it picks up considerably. My biggest gripe however is the ending. Don’t worry I won’t spoil a thing, but I must say the ending is confusing and not satisfying. I didn’t really understand the ending much at all. However, after watching a synopsis of the story through a video on youtube, the ending was a bit clearer but not clear enough. Go into Assassin Creed 3 knowing the backstory so you can fully understand the events that transpire throughout the game. I wish I had refreshed myself first.
Gameplay: The gameplay is just more Assassins Creed; If you’ve played any of the previous entries, you’ll have no problems here. Not much has changed in terms of gameplay. You still hold Left trigger to run, and climb walls using L and the thumb stick. You still perform assassinations, eavesdrop on templars, perform light platforming, and complete miscellaneous activities throughout the city (like collection fetch quests and helping citizens). Though not all is familiar here. There are cool new mechanics like hunting animals for money, climbing trees, and weather effects which change how you approach certain scenarios. The combat system has seen an upgrade with tighter controls, and a “Batman: Arkham” style counter system. All that is here works perfectly but isn’t drastically new like the trailers and gameplay videos suggest. I will say that all of the classic Assassins Creed elements in this new America setting is really cool and does make some of what you
do feel fresh.
Don’t go into this game expecting a revolution.Presentation: The graphics are definitely a step up from previous entries, but doesn’t look nearly as good as what was depicted in the trailers. Now this is to be expected because I was playing on an xbox 360 while the gameplay footage shown online was no doubt the PC version. However, the lighting effects, and general city atmosphere is truly a sight to behold. The attention to detail is superb. From trees that rock with the wind, to townspeople holding normal conversation, animals roaming the country side; it’s almost impossible not to be immersed in this huge and realistic world. It’s worth noting that with scope and scale this big, there are a considerable number of glitches you will encounter. Clipping issues, freezing, and missing dialogue are just a few of the issues you will encounter but none of these hinder the overall fantastic presentation. Another big disappointment for me was the main character you play as. Connor’s voice actor displays little emotion so it’s hard to relate or love this character. I feel like they should have made Connor a full cold blooded assassin with a strong personality than just being somewhere in the middle. I wanted a bit more from him.
Overall: Despite this game feeling a bit fatigued and disappointing, It is still a must own game. The story is interesting albeit confusing as hell, graphics and gameplay are top notch even though it doesn’t push the bar like I would have wanted it to, and you are getting one long game. 1 play-through of this game took me 20 hours to complete and I still have many side missions left to complete. Overall there can easily be over 40 hours of gameplay in this one. If you’re looking for an adventure game this holiday season, and haven’t played any Assassin’s Creed games, I suggest playing the previous installments to get acquainted with the story. However if you’re a fan of the franchise, don’t hesitate to buy this game NOW. This game is A PURCHASE IF YOU ARE A FAN OF THE FRANCHISE. If you don’t care for Assassin’s Creed games, this game won’t change your mind much. There is no doubt though that Assassins Creed 3 is one of the best games this year and is a serious contender for my game of the year 2012.
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