The long -awaited Assassin's Creed Shadows arrives on March 20 for Xbox Series, PlayStation 5 and PC, bringing the Ubisoft franchise to Feudal Japan. The first criticism analyzes have already been published and show a well received game, but with some caveats. While the setting and the protagonists gained praise, the main story did not please everyone.
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In note aggregators, the game records an average of 81 and 82 points out of a total of 100. In Metacritic , the current score is 82 based on 120 analyzes, while in OpenCitic , the average is 81 points, considering 114 reviews. Check out the notes and main comments of each publication below.
GamingTrend - Note: 100
The most enthusiastic assessment came from GamingTrend, which ranked Assassin's Creed Shadows as a milestone for the franchise. The site highlighted the fusion of classic and modern elements of the series, as well as the graphic quality and the narrative depth. According to the analysis, the game represents “a new standard” for Assassin's Creed and sets a high level for future saga titles.
CGMAGAZINE - NOTE: 90
CGMagazine also evaluated the game quite positively. The criticism stressed the immersion provided by the setting of feudal Japan, as well as refined combat mechanics and stealth. The site pointed out that the title respects the tradition of the series, while evolving its formula.
Hobby Consoles - Note: 90
Another vehicle that scored 90 was the Hobby Consolas, which praised the vastness of the open world and the level of detail. The analysis emphasized that gameplay offers a rich experience for both those who prefer stealth and those who like direct combat.
Thesixthaxis - Note: 90
For Thesixthaxis, waiting for a game from the Assassin's Creed franchise in feudal Japan was worth it. The site classified the game as “surprising” and highlighted its size, rich detail and historical fidelity. The analysis stated that Shadows is among the best games in the series.
Wellplayed - Note: 85
Wellplayed awarded a note 85 to the game, highlighting the construction of the characters and the freedom of approach in gameplay. However, criticism mentioned that the narrative does not reach the same level of excellence as the setting.
Gamesradar+ - Note: 80
Gamesradar+ praised the overall experience of the game, but pointed out that it may not be enough to convince those who got tired of the Assassin's Creed formula. Still, the publication stressed that Shadows is among the best RPG titles in the franchise.
Push Square - Note: 80
The Push Square website pointed out that although the game will not win those who have already saturated with the last titles of the series, it still stands out within the Open World RPGs group. The narrative and the protagonists were the most praised points.
VGC - Note: 80
For VGC, Assassin's Creed Shadows finally fulfill fans' desire for a game in feudal Japan. The critic considered that the game delivered the essentials, with engaging gameplay and a beautiful open world. The analysis mentioned that the game may not save Ubisoft from its recent difficulties, but it reinforces the strength of the franchise.
IGN - Note: 80
IGN evaluated the game with 80 points and highlighted the balance between combat and stealth. Despite the high technical quality, the analysis considered that Shadows does not bring so many innovations and may not surprise so much who has played previous titles of the series.
Gamepressure - Note: 70
Gamepressure's assessment was more critical, giving a 70 grade to the game. The site praised the Stealth and Combat system, but pointed out that history and exploration are poorly inspired. The analysis considered that fans of the series can find something of value in the game, but that he should not convince new players.
PC Games - Note: 70
PC Games also granted 70 and said that although the game is fun, it does not stand out inside the franchise. The site compared Shadows with previous titles and concluded that, despite its qualities, it is not reached the level of Kassandra's adventure in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
PlayStation Lifestyle - Note: 70
PlayStation Lifestyle followed the same line as the 70 notes, pointing out that the game offers exciting moments, but sins for the lack of innovation. The plot was one of the most criticized aspects.
The New York Times - Note: 65
The lowest note came from The New York Times, which evaluated the game with 65 points. The analysis criticized the pace of history and some repetitions in gameplay. The site mentioned that, although the game has positive points, he could not take advantage of the full potential of the feudal Japan scenario.
Expectation for the launch of Assassin's Creed Shadows
The early assessments of Assassin's Creed Shadows show a technically impressive game that cannot please all audiences. While setting and protagonists received consistent praise, the main story was the target of criticism from some vehicles.
With a launch scheduled for March 20, the game has the potential to be one of Ubisoft's big hits this year. The public reception will be fundamental to define the impact of the title within the franchise.
