Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition

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  1. CoKronakan
    Feb 12, 2018
    8
    It was an amazing game that brought a new concept to the table of gaming, and did something almost never did before on this scale. Although it had faults, like lazy story writing and repetitive missions. The world was beautiful and immersive, but it was repetitive. But it was an awesome new concept.
  2. Svilen1
    Feb 19, 2018
    10
    This was the best game I have played at the time it was launched. Thank you Ubisoft for developing this masterpiece.
  3. Meta1234
    Apr 22, 2018
    8
    The first game in the acclaimed series. It was a great concept at the time and a big step up from Prince of Persia coming from the same studio.

    Climbing was enhanced with stealth and open-world elements. For me however the game felt pretty flat because I played it after first playing AC II. It was a situation of thinking if AC II was great let's check AC I out too. For me going back    The first game in the acclaimed series. It was a great concept at the time and a big step up from Prince of Persia coming from the same studio.

    Climbing was enhanced with stealth and open-world elements.

    For me however the game felt pretty flat because I played it after first playing AC II. It was a situation of thinking if AC II was great let's check AC I out too. For me going back in the series many elements were missing and I felt a bit bored and suffocating from repetition.

    Still this game scores a decent 8 because the mysterious element was there and the middle eastern environment was very entertaining for a player.    … Expand
  4. Pakon
    Jun 16, 2018
    8
    A great action game. The story is spectacular. The graphics look great and the gameplay is amazing.
  5. aralath
    Aug 7, 2018
    8
    This series could be much more bigger. Altair deserved more. But there were so much repetition.
  6. greenbey
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    A-
    Its good for its time but side missions are very repetitive even the main missions suffer from this.
    Good atmosphere , okay game-play , interesting story .
    No subtitles makes it harder to understand for non-native English speakers.
  7. nintendo-sekta
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    Игра хорошая. Сюжет нормальный. Битва с 20-30 охранниками не решиться простым закликиванием одной кнопки. Города гигантские, дополнительные миссии не плохие.
  8. Hayter
    Nov 10, 2019
    8
    Начало потрясающей серии игр, одной из моих самых любимых франшиз, но при всей моей любви к этой игре, у неё всё-таки есть минусы и поэтому 8/10.
  9. MatikTheSeventh
    Oct 10, 2020
    8
    Lore-wise it's the most important entry in the series, the story was well written and laid ground for an amazing franchise.

    The game got old, though, and what was innovative at the time, seems clunky now. The modern world plot served no purpose at the time of the release, and most of the preparation missions were boring and repeatable.
  10. SilverOrlov
    Sep 27, 2019
    9
    I very often heard and read that this game was a kind of strong breakthrough in the gaming industry ... and I completely agree with this. And the plot and game-play of Assassin Creed, for its year, are simply amazing. Although I liked the subsequent games after the second part in my own way, it’s a pity that the company left the initial idea and atmosphere so much, in the future, for theI very often heard and read that this game was a kind of strong breakthrough in the gaming industry ... and I completely agree with this. And the plot and game-play of Assassin Creed, for its year, are simply amazing. Although I liked the subsequent games after the second part in my own way, it’s a pity that the company left the initial idea and atmosphere so much, in the future, for the sake of marketing and money.… Expand
  11. martinpt
    Jan 22, 2019
    8
    We are in 2019 and this is my first time playing this game and I have just 1 word to describe this game:
    AWESOME!!!
    Damm I feel so ignorant for being a lot of time without playing this !
    I hope the next games surprises me more
  12. Cz3rw0ny
    Feb 9, 2021
    8
    I really liked it back in 2008. It felt like a fresh, next-gen game to me at the time.
  13. res0nancer
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    Устаревшая классика, которая в свое время оставила сильные эмоции о себе. Игра, которую я буду с радостью встречать ещё через пару лет, когда перепройду. Противостояние двух неоднозначных сил, философия двух идеалогий, крутой паркур доставляющий удовольствие, если его освоить. Игру хотя бы попробовать, чтобы понять ваше оно или нет (для любителей более массового продукта всегда есть 2Устаревшая классика, которая в свое время оставила сильные эмоции о себе. Игра, которую я буду с радостью встречать ещё через пару лет, когда перепройду. Противостояние двух неоднозначных сил, философия двух идеалогий, крутой паркур доставляющий удовольствие, если его освоить. Игру хотя бы попробовать, чтобы понять ваше оно или нет (для любителей более массового продукта всегда есть 2 часть).… Expand
  14. Montezza
    Apr 9, 2019
    8
    Right now it's already a classic. I finished it three times and for sure I'll come back to it in the future. Yes, after 12 years some mechanics got old and gamers who already played in other games from Assassin's Creed franchise may not like it, but it's one of the must play. Still very good graphic, atmosphere, soundtrack and great story.
    And Nolan North as Desmond Miles, as always great.
  15. Genek13
    Nov 18, 2019
    8
    Te first one that bring to us AC world :) Back to then it was very fun to play, with great visuals :)
  16. AlexeySoltan
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    legendary game. one who says its monotonous is stupid casual freak/////////
  17. Tomicsavo
    Jan 5, 2022
    9
    Oh the good old days when there was even a good animus story in Assasin's creed and a meaningful story. Still good game in 2022, but pretty buggy with today's eyes. If you don't turn on v-sync, the game will be very buggy. you will die in every leap of faith.
  18. Edco0328
    Aug 3, 2020
    8
    Assassin's Creed | Aug. 3, 2020 | [★★★]

    As my first Assassin's Creed Game that I've beaten (As it should be), I could easily see the praises and criticism it gets while I'm progressing through the game. Being a PC version, You can simply recognize that the controls we're clearly constructed for console then readjust for PC. The maps have some remarkable aesthetic feeling different to    Assassin's Creed | Aug. 3, 2020 | [★★★]

    As my first Assassin's Creed Game that I've beaten (As it should be), I could easily see the praises and criticism it gets while I'm progressing through the game. Being a PC version, You can simply recognize that the controls we're clearly constructed for console then readjust for PC.

    The maps have some remarkable aesthetic feeling different to other open world that I've played even though it lacks interaction. Also the game could use a little cutscene to help foretold its story. Other than that, It was a quality game coming from 2007.    … Expand
  19. erdogfu96
    Feb 8, 2020
    8
    It was good and I liked it so much at that time. My mark is for the game's releasing time.
  20. EnduGame
    Apr 9, 2020
    8
    This game is good. Graphics is fine, gameplay is still interesting, but is boring when you play more then 2 hours in one session.
  21. ilya_zotov24
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    _Good game _
  22. MrAndyARG
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Este juego es el prototipo de los actuales juegos de Ubisoft hasta este día. Los atalayas, los coleccionables, las misiones secundarias, etc. fueron el prologo de los juegos post-Assassin's Creed. Con una trama basado en hechos históricos, ciudades recreadas a su tiempo (Las Cruzadas), un mundo abierto con bastas zonas para explorar, la diferenciación por clases sociales en sus sociedadesEste juego es el prototipo de los actuales juegos de Ubisoft hasta este día. Los atalayas, los coleccionables, las misiones secundarias, etc. fueron el prologo de los juegos post-Assassin's Creed. Con una trama basado en hechos históricos, ciudades recreadas a su tiempo (Las Cruzadas), un mundo abierto con bastas zonas para explorar, la diferenciación por clases sociales en sus sociedades son el mejor aspecto este juego. Los personajes son fríos y no muestran cualidades individuales. El juego iba a ser parte de la saga del príncipe, pero cuando el director vio todo lo que podría añadir para futuros títulos, pidió que fuese una historia aparte.… Expand
  23. nexus151196
    Feb 28, 2021
    8
    Да, в игре нет такого кол-ва механик , как в следующих частях, но это все равно-хорошая, интересная и красивая игра.
  24. Trisest
    Nov 24, 2020
    8
    I will evaluate this game by the standards of 2007, not the standards of 2020. I will leave out graphics for reviews of games that I did not play near its original launch date.
    Story - 18/20. The game has a really good story and it's a really good start for the whole series.
    Gameplay - 12/20. While the gameplay was fun for most of time (and introducing parkour elements to a game was    I will evaluate this game by the standards of 2007, not the standards of 2020. I will leave out graphics for reviews of games that I did not play near its original launch date.
    Story - 18/20. The game has a really good story and it's a really good start for the whole series.
    Gameplay - 12/20. While the gameplay was fun for most of time (and introducing parkour elements to a game was great), it was also very repetitive since you have to do almost the exact same things 9 times over.
    World design - 10/10. A beautiful map for its time, which consists of 3 major cities, a countryside and the Assassins' castle.
    Main character - 8/10. The character development is there, but the voice actor sounds very American.
    Other characters - 8/10. The side characters are interesting and also have some development, but some of them sound American.
    Soundtrack - 10/10. Very memorable and awesome soundtrack.
    HUD/UI/Menus - 2/5. Somewhy the PC keyboard configuration seen on screen is changed into parts of the body (to explain it you'd have to see gameplay), which is unnecessary. Otherwise the menus are nothing too great.
    Total: 68/85 = 8/10    … Expand
  25. MoNaK
    Dec 8, 2020
    8
    Вышла уже Вальгалла, а я только начал проходить эту серию игр. Думал, что в начале будет плохо. Но я ошибся, и игра мне понравилась. Сюжет интересный, даже выполнение дополнительных заданий (типа собирать флаги, спасти всех, посетить все башни, провести все расследования, а не только столько, сколько нужно) увлекает, но к сожалению, хочу лишь быстро пройтись по сюжету, и не останавливатьсяВышла уже Вальгалла, а я только начал проходить эту серию игр. Думал, что в начале будет плохо. Но я ошибся, и игра мне понравилась. Сюжет интересный, даже выполнение дополнительных заданий (типа собирать флаги, спасти всех, посетить все башни, провести все расследования, а не только столько, сколько нужно) увлекает, но к сожалению, хочу лишь быстро пройтись по сюжету, и не останавливаться на каждой по 30-50 часов. -2 балла: 0,5 за небольшую однотипность (для меня, хотя я так вижу, что многих это реально раздражает) и 1,5 за то, что когда ты бежишь от охранников (или рыцарей, или как там их), хочешь забраться в укрытие, то персонаж часто делает нелепые движения, останавливается где-то, отскакивает. Может я коряво управляю, но всё же. После получения контратаки, играть стало в удовольствие. Раньше, когда я натыкался на врагов было что-то по типу "блиин опять, как они надоели", а сейчас "о, прикольно, давайте сразимся". Игре респект, иду играть в следующие части… Expand
  26. erasera
    May 23, 2021
    9
    Это самая атмосферная как по мне часть из всей серии. Сюжет интересный, но в некоторых случаях однотипный и скучный. Геймплей легкий и понятный, а вот сюжетные задания однотипные. Подслушай, допроси, укради и убей цель, и так вся сюжетная часть.Это самая атмосферная как по мне часть из всей серии. Сюжет интересный, но в некоторых случаях однотипный и скучный. Геймплей легкий и понятный, а вот сюжетные задания однотипные. Подслушай, допроси, укради и убей цель, и так вся сюжетная часть.
  27. ErdemMT5
    Apr 11, 2022
    8
    Assassin's Creed 1,
    The first game of a video game series which affected whole game world.
    The story of the game begins with a simple redemption story fiction. Main character (Altair) makes a mistake during a high ranked mission, and the master of the Assassin's gives altair a mission to regain his honor, and pay his redemption. Altair has to assassinate 9 different targets with some    Assassin's Creed 1,
    The first game of a video game series which affected whole game world.
    The story of the game begins with a simple redemption story fiction. Main character (Altair) makes a mistake during a high ranked mission, and the master of the Assassin's gives altair a mission to regain his honor, and pay his redemption. Altair has to assassinate 9 different targets with some excuses, but Altair's personality and worldview changes after understanding his prey's goals and ambitions, who killed by him. And after that, with some twists game's story has a beautiful end
    The most exciting aspect of the game is the quality of the animations. The sequel series used same animations until AC origins. And even the games like shadow of mordor, used AC 1's parkouring and running animations.
    Game's core game mechanics are simple but satisfied enough even after years. The combat and parkour mechanics are smooth and enjoyable, and familiar to other sequel games.
    Of course game has too many lacking part of game design. Core game loop is linear and devoid of change. All you have to do to advance to story is, climbing some towers in each city and doing the side missions to gain information about target, then you can assasinate target as like the 9 other targets. the side missions has too little variety, there is nothing can be do in partial open world except for missions. Game even doesn't have any money, reward system at all. But it is acceptable i guess, because game time is ideal and the game is fast paced.

    This game is a beginning of a legendary serie which known by every gamer. And i loved this game even 15 years later.    … Expand
  28. MaggieYerkes
    Sep 28, 2021
    8
    游玩时间：2~10h。
    已云通关。可玩性高，跑步模拟器。可惜没有字幕。
    作为刺客信条系列玩法的开创和文化的构建的试水作，已经相当成熟。
    再说一遍，可惜没有中文和字幕。否则五星起步。
  29. Nick7000
    May 21, 2023
    8
    Для своего времени просто шедевр, но и сейчас играется вполне приятно.
  30. Ciocolici
    Jul 31, 2023
    10
    Years after completing Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition, I returned to the game with the goal of achieving 100% sync. Looking back, this installment truly holds the essence of the original Assassin's Creed experience, making it the OG AC in every sense. Not only did it lay the foundation for one of the greatest gaming franchises in history, but it also stands as the finest entryYears after completing Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition, I returned to the game with the goal of achieving 100% sync. Looking back, this installment truly holds the essence of the original Assassin's Creed experience, making it the OG AC in every sense. Not only did it lay the foundation for one of the greatest gaming franchises in history, but it also stands as the finest entry within it.

    While subsequent titles in the series boast superior graphics and refined gameplay mechanics, Assassn's Creed is unparalleled in the way it immerses players in the creed and the ongoing conflict against the Templar order. The game delivers an extraordinary experience, featuring a captivating protagonist in both the historical and present-day narratives. The premise is compelling, and the setting is undoubtedly the best in the franchise. The assassination stories and dialogues with the victims are masterfully crafted, adding depth and intrigue to the game.

    Admittedly, for players who have experienced other games in the series prior to playing this one, the gameplay might feel repetitive, although Assassin's Creed itself remains unique in its genre. The movement and parkour mechanics might also feel slightly weak or clunky compared to the more polished later installments. However, such minor drawbacks are to be expected given the evolution of the series over time.

    To fully appreciate the roots of the Assassin's Creed franchise and truly feel like part of the creed, I highly recommend starting the series with this game. It provides an essential foundation and understanding of the overarching story, making it a crucial experience for any Assassin's Creed enthusiast. Skipping it would be a disservice to the immersive world and rich narrative that this game offers.

    In conclusion, Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition is a remarkable and influential title, setting the bar high for the franchise. It remains an unparalleled experience, even amidst the advancements of its successors. Embrace the origins of the creed, and don't miss out on this exceptional gaming journey.    … Expand
  31. k1erx
    Feb 27, 2023
    10
    одна из лучших игр в серии по сюжету геймлпей немного одинаковый но игра быстро проходиться поэтому нормально главное в этой игре сюжет
  32. SlashRevenge
    Jun 27, 2023
    8
    I love the story and the dubbing in this part. I've always followed the plot (and the one from the medieval period and the modern period) closely and finished the game several times. Dubbing outside of Altair and old ladies (include in the electric circuit) is pure poetry, especially Al-Mualim.
    Players also disliked the fact that activities in cities are very repetitive, but I always    I love the story and the dubbing in this part. I've always followed the plot (and the one from the medieval period and the modern period) closely and finished the game several times. Dubbing outside of Altair and old ladies (include in the electric circuit) is pure poetry, especially Al-Mualim.
    Players also disliked the fact that activities in cities are very repetitive, but I always liked to max them out, during them you can learn something about the goal (for example, some useful information about the way in or out). That's what makes me feel like a killer the most in this part.    … Expand
  33. AdoMobA
    Mar 18, 2023
    8
    Pros
    - iconic characters for the series
    - solid story - parkour that blew my mind in 2007 - each target gets a fabulous buildup - intriguing start to the modern story with Desmond Miles Cons - 2007 action game - read that as clunky - repetitive, as the tasks to help identify the targets are identical As a game that started a legacy of yearly releases, the original Assassin's    Pros
    - iconic characters for the series
    - solid story
    - parkour that blew my mind in 2007
    - each target gets a fabulous buildup
    - intriguing start to the modern story with Desmond Miles

    Cons
    - 2007 action game - read that as clunky
    - repetitive, as the tasks to help identify the targets are identical

    As a game that started a legacy of yearly releases, the original Assassin's Creed is a fantastic look into a simple era of gaming.

    Everything this game does works so well that it spawned an iteration after iteration on the same idea. The movement system is at times clunky, but mechanically it is more reliable than Unity, a game released seven years later.

    The story takes a look on young Altair, who through pure hubris falls from grace and has to build himself back up through the ranks of the assassin brotherhood. After killing each of the nine main targets, you get new tools to help you deal with the challenges presented by the world.

    Each of the three main cities is architecturally distinct from the others, allowing for fun scenery while you are traversing each city. The combat is simplistic but it works. Throwing knives are broken but they add to the arsenal of tools in a unique and sometimes needed way.

    The original Assassin's Creed, a game whose legacy would be a smattering of great to meh sequels. Fun to this day though not as impressive as when it came out.    … Expand
  34. Lezzly
    May 28, 2023
    8
    Pierwsza część tej serii podoba mi się przede wszystkim z dlatego, że klimat oraz postacie jakie tam są, wzbudzają sentyment w graczu. Elementy parkour'a jak na tamte czasy działają nienagannie a sama historia napisana, może i banalnie, ale jednak jest w niej coś, co nadaje charakter tej grze. Czasami zdarzy mi się wrócić do tej odsłony by powspominać dobre czasy gier.
  35. m1rrozZ
    Aug 5, 2023
    8
    Когда играл в эту часть ассасина, меня просто поглотила атмосфера игры, несмотря на то, что игра вышла давно, играется довольно прикольно благодаря грамотно сделаным механикам игры. Основная механика игры, как неудивительно, это паркур. В первых частях используется паркур с управлением марионетки, с таким управлением персонаж полностью (хоть и не идеально) подчиняется вашим командам, чтоКогда играл в эту часть ассасина, меня просто поглотила атмосфера игры, несмотря на то, что игра вышла давно, играется довольно прикольно благодаря грамотно сделаным механикам игры. Основная механика игры, как неудивительно, это паркур. В первых частях используется паркур с управлением марионетки, с таким управлением персонаж полностью (хоть и не идеально) подчиняется вашим командам, что даёт вам довольно интересный игровой опыт. И проработка паркура в первой части игры - поражает, игра вам показывает как персонаж детально за всё цепляется, как карабкается, игра вышла очень давно, и такие детали попросту поражают. Постепенно вы будете открывать уникальные города, уникальные локации на которых полно паркурных пазлов, вообщем, в плане паркура в игре есть где разгуляться, и это круто. Спустя какое-то время вы можете разозлить стражников, и они начнут погоню за вами. Погони, они здесь сделаны куда хардкорнее, стражники почти как вы хороши в паркуре, ключевое слово "почти". Освоив паркур, вы без проблем сможете от них оторваться. Однако факт есть факт, в этой части стражники, сделаны хардкорнее, чем в последующих частях. Ну и хочу отметить сюжет, я бы не сказал что это шедевр, но повествование в игре держит тебя в интересе, до концовки игры. Однако каждая сюжетная миссия начинается одинаково, каждый раз вы будете делать одно и тоже, что может надоесть. Этой игре нужен ремейк, в последующие части бананльно интереснее играть, ведь там механик в разы больше и есть где разгуляться. Надеюсь, однажды я увиду на свете ремейк этой игры, и с контентом, который так и не попал в релизнуб версию игры.… Expand
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#42 Best PC Game of 2008
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#10 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
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#18 Most Shared PC Game of 2008

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. PC Format
    84
    Playing as gaming's most agile character is joyous, which outweighs the lengthy cutscenes and disappointing final hour. [Apr 2008, p.38]
  2. GameZone
    83
    Assassin’s Creed for the PC is a pretty compelling action game that benefits from huge environments and an interesting story. While the main campaign can get a bit repetitive, the new Director’s Cut features add some nice variety.
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  3. IGN
    78
    What you're left with is a repetitive side-quest requirement for completing each primary mission, though the issue is alleviated somewhat with the PC version's additional content.
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