You'd think that after four main entries, Ubisoft would be out of ideas. However, Assassin's Creed 3 proves that the franchise still has legs
The series follows the adventures of protagonist Desmond Miles as he relives the lives of his ancestors who were master assassins. Replacing fan favourite Ezio and the well tread European setting is a grand romp across America pre-Independence for Desmond to vicariously save the world through, Connor Kenway an assassin of Native American Indian and English descent.
As with previous releases in the series, there's lot to do. From hunting wild animals to waging battle on the high seas, you'll never find yourself lacking in activities to keep you entertained. So much so that the plethora of mini-games and side-quests would keep you away from the main story.
While the controls and combat are as intuitive as they were since the series' inception, they're as simplistic too. Most actions don't need more than a button to execute. Veterans may feel a sense of fatigue but traversal across roof tops, trees and on the ground remain as responsive as ever. The same applies to combat and the sheer joy of performing a stealthy kill in a very public area is a thrill few can match.
Graphically, Assassin's Creed 3 chugs along quite nicely for most part. In the more crowded, hectic parts of the game it tends to slow down just a bit. There are a few creaky moments where the camera decided to have a mind of its own such as during sword fights. But these minor niggles do little to take away from what is perhaps one of the most immersive experiences this year. As we've come to except from the series, this is brimming with content, detail and atmosphere. You'll be traipsing around various key events in the American Revolution and meeting historical figures like Benjamin Franklin and George Washington too.
If having a stellar, lenghthy single player campaign wasn't enough, multiplayer make a return with some new additions. Aside from the carrying out assassinations without other players being aware of what you're up to, there are two new modes to boot. Domination allows you to control parts of the map while Wolf-pack lets you and your friends time your kills over a variety of events. The game is worth it for the multiplayer alone.
From a technical standpoint, there's very little to separate both versions of the game though Xbox 360 owners should install the game for best results. With games rising in price, it's understanable to except more content. Assassin's Creed 3 sports a lengthy, meaty campaign peppered with diversions to keep you busy and a multiplayer component that's deep and entertaining. Definitely one of the better releases this year especially if you have a limited budget.
The series follows the adventures of protagonist Desmond Miles as he relives the lives of his ancestors who were master assassins. Replacing fan favourite Ezio and the well tread European setting is a grand romp across America pre-Independence for Desmond to vicariously save the world through, Connor Kenway an assassin of Native American Indian and English descent.
While the controls and combat are as intuitive as they were since the series' inception, they're as simplistic too. Most actions don't need more than a button to execute. Veterans may feel a sense of fatigue but traversal across roof tops, trees and on the ground remain as responsive as ever. The same applies to combat and the sheer joy of performing a stealthy kill in a very public area is a thrill few can match.
Graphically, Assassin's Creed 3 chugs along quite nicely for most part. In the more crowded, hectic parts of the game it tends to slow down just a bit. There are a few creaky moments where the camera decided to have a mind of its own such as during sword fights. But these minor niggles do little to take away from what is perhaps one of the most immersive experiences this year. As we've come to except from the series, this is brimming with content, detail and atmosphere. You'll be traipsing around various key events in the American Revolution and meeting historical figures like Benjamin Franklin and George Washington too.
If having a stellar, lenghthy single player campaign wasn't enough, multiplayer make a return with some new additions. Aside from the carrying out assassinations without other players being aware of what you're up to, there are two new modes to boot. Domination allows you to control parts of the map while Wolf-pack lets you and your friends time your kills over a variety of events. The game is worth it for the multiplayer alone.
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