Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

 PC
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. PC Gamer
    Apr 21, 2015
    83
    A stripped down stealth offering that reinvigorates Assassin's Creed by putting attention back on the sneaky stuff.
  2. GameStar
    Apr 21, 2015
    81
    This spinoff doesn't need to hide in the shadows of the other titles of the series. This stealth 2D platformer is very motivating with diverse gameplay.
  3. Shacknews
    Apr 23, 2015
    80
    It's nice to take a break from the increasingly convoluted plot of the main storyline with a straightforward tale of revenge set in a historic corner of the world that often doesn't get a lot of attention in Western video games.
  5. Hooked Gamers
    May 1, 2015
    75
    Although Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China doesn’t have the same feel to it as recent Assassin’s Creed titles, it does perform well as a platformer.
  6. The Jimquisition
    Apr 22, 2015
    75
    It’s clear that China took the best bits of its larger siblings and added its own flavor – I feel the big budget work of Ubisoft Montpelier would be served well by returning the gesture.
  7. GameWatcher
    Apr 21, 2015
    75
    Chronicles might be a little tame in places and lack enough variety to keep you interested for long, but it has a charm I feel the other Assassin’s Creed games now lack.
  8. Ragequit.gr
    Apr 23, 2015
    74
    Inexplicably not created in UbiArt framework, China offers a quality stealth platforming experience that Assassin's Creed fans will enjoy, but will ultimately remain in the genre's high water mark's (Mark of the Ninja) shadow.
  9. PC PowerPlay
    May 30, 2015
    70
    An interesting game, despite its hangups and frustrating difficulty. [June 2015, p.64]
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  10. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Apr 27, 2015
    70
    Do you want to know what happened to Ezio's last apprentice? Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China is answer for this question. It's a clone of Mark of Ninja. It's still fun but it should release for mobile devices. It gives a new lore for Assassin's Creed fans.
  11. Game World Navigator Magazine
    May 14, 2015
    67
    To boil it down to the very basics: Chronicles is a platformer, a reincarnation of old Prince of Persia. There are no famous landmark, no intricate story involving multitude of historical personages. Even the weapons selection is very barebone. [June 2015, p.80]
  12. Telegraph
    May 20, 2015
    60
    There’s definite worth in this spin-off, and ample evidence that Climax can deliver, but a greater sense of adventure is needed if Chronicles is to truly soar.
  13. Gameplanet
    Apr 29, 2015
    60
    Assassins Creed Chronicles: China sees a massive departure from the core gameplay of the franchise, and while it is refreshing to see the game take some risks it never really finds its own identity.
  14. IncGamers
    Apr 25, 2015
    50
    Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China is a wonderful setting for a competent, but fairly unimaginative, 2.5D stealth title. Hopefully this won’t be Shao Jun’s final appearance.
  15. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 8, 2015
    40
    Using assassin’s stealth techniques in a 2D environment didn't really succeed. It looks nice, and it even entertains for a moment. But do not expect anything more. [Issue#253]
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  16. Level7.nu
    May 18, 2015
    40
    Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China makes an attempt to renew the franchise, unfortunately it fails. Neither the stealth- or action sequences are particularly well-made and neither is the level design. To appreciate this you need to be a huge fan of the series.

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User Score
5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 171 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 171
  2. Mixed: 73 out of 171
  3. Negative: 53 out of 171
  1. Frozenbyte
    Apr 22, 2015
    3
    Assasin creed games already make me womit.... cmon Ubisoft! Release more 5 this year, so all your fans like me leave you... too much of theAssasin creed games already make me womit.... cmon Ubisoft! Release more 5 this year, so all your fans like me leave you... too much of the same isn't always good, ya know? Copy pasting mark of teh ninja is also not a huge achievment...… Full Review »
  2. WestLil0
    Apr 22, 2015
    0
    Absolutely the worst example of Assassin's Creed ever! What is going on with Ubisoft? This is not even an AC game, it's a platform game atAbsolutely the worst example of Assassin's Creed ever! What is going on with Ubisoft? This is not even an AC game, it's a platform game at best, and at worst it's somebody not having enough creativity to continue the series as it should be. What a waste of money! On the PC you can only use the keyboard. You are not able to change the controls as in previous AC games. So you are stuck with using 3 or 4 keys at the same time just to counter an attack. Ridiculous. Definitely NOT worth it, and I'm such a huge fan of AC (and Ubisoft). This is the greatest disappointment and definitely not what anyone would expect of a company that has achieved so much with this series. If I had read these reviews before purchasing it, I might have saved my money. Do yourself a favor and if you haven't bought it, don't! You will be thoroughly disappointed. I played for about 30 minutes and will now uninstall it and relegate it to oblivion if possible.… Full Review »
  3. dollymixtures
    Apr 22, 2015
    10
    Beautiful game with really inventive level design! Works well in 2.5D and thoroughly enjoyed sneaking about the levels, reminds me a lot ofBeautiful game with really inventive level design! Works well in 2.5D and thoroughly enjoyed sneaking about the levels, reminds me a lot of Mark of the Ninja - and thats no bad thing!… Full Review »
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