Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition

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  1. Cmmcfreire
    Apr 30, 2020
    4
    Story - 6
    Graphics - 7
    Levels - 5 Soundtrack - 7 Replay value - 2 Gameplay - 5 This is a mediocre game at best, sure it was the first installment in the series and it featured some nice parkour gameplay for the time but that doesn´t excuse the lack of variety in the missions. Every mission in this game is basically a copy paste from the other, you'll be doing the same boring tasks    Story - 6
    Graphics - 7
    Levels - 5
    Soundtrack - 7
    Replay value - 2
    Gameplay - 5

    This is a mediocre game at best, sure it was the first installment in the series and it featured some nice parkour gameplay for the time but that doesn´t excuse the lack of variety in the missions.
    Every mission in this game is basically a copy paste from the other, you'll be doing the same boring tasks over and over with little variation, and don´t even get me started on the side missions.
    The graphics weren't bad for the time though, and the soundtrack is also pretty good, other than that this game has little redeemable qualities.
    I would skip this one if you're new to the series, or at least play II or IV before this one (this game badly represents what the series is all about).

    4/10    … Expand
  2. r03vg
    Apr 17, 2020
    7
    Больше похоже на экономное техно-демо от Ubisoft, чем полноценная игра. Досаждающее однообразие сильно отталкивает.
  3. 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.
  4. GraysonUA
    Mar 31, 2020
    6
    Ну ця гра - однозначно прорив свого часу. Вона зробила дуже багато для індустрії, задавши моду на багато років, але зараз я б її грати не став так, як вона неймовірно нудна та самоповторна.
  5. Jonneeyy
    Mar 30, 2020
    7
    Gute Spielidee, welche sich durch repetitive Aufgaben verschandelt. Trotzdem ein Erlebnis wert.
  6. Luk44s
    Mar 17, 2020
    6
    Visualy the game looks really good, gameplay isn't the funniest, but i enjoyed the story of the game that is also the only reason why I played this game.
  7. Djamon
    Feb 24, 2020
    6
    Всю оценку я строю на основании графики и тех. состовляющей в момент выхода.
    В целом игра лжёт с самого начала, так как это игра не про Скрытых убийц , а про обычных мясников и фанатиков.
    1. Стелс. Смешно полагать что кроме скриптованых сцен он может кому-то понадобиться. Вооружившись обычным кинжалом , я смог вырезать военный лагерь. Не человек , а машина. 2. Геймплей. Прекрасная    Всю оценку я строю на основании графики и тех. состовляющей в момент выхода.
    В целом игра лжёт с самого начала, так как это игра не про Скрытых убийц , а про обычных мясников и фанатиков.
    1. Стелс. Смешно полагать что кроме скриптованых сцен он может кому-то понадобиться. Вооружившись обычным кинжалом , я смог вырезать военный лагерь. Не человек , а машина.
    2. Геймплей. Прекрасная система паркура, она действительно удивляла на момент выхода. Но в самой игре больше делать и нечего. Боевая система ничтожна показушная фигня, в которой ты 90% времени стоишь и мнёшь воздух ладошками пытаясь перехватить чужой меч(В режиме рукопашного боя игру пройти проще всего) Задачи которые ставит перед вами игра , могут быть полностью проигнорированны , если конечно не заскриптованы что бы вы стояли и смотрели как кто-то уходит с тупым лицом будто бы вы не могли кинуть ему кинжал в спину, с учётом геймплейной состовляющей.
    3. Сценарий. Есть дед , который как сборник цытат умничает пол игры , а потом оказывается главным дегенератом с тупой жаждой власти.
    Итог. Хорошая технодемка, но уж точно не полноценная игра.    … Expand
  8. Shimmeywill
    Feb 20, 2020
    3
    Lacklustre gameplay, open world, story and visual make up a forgettable and unengaging experience.
  9. 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.
  10. ZateckyGus72
    Jan 29, 2020
    7
    Very good game. Sometimes game has repetitive gameplay but i enjoyed it. Story is very good.
  11. ILOVEGAMES84
    Jan 27, 2020
    3
    One of the worst Assassin's creed games ever.

    This port to the pc is so insanely bad i don't know where to start. Lets just get the good out of the way. For a game released in 2008 it looks great and still holds up to today's games, also it has a story if you're interested in the Assassin's creed story. And that's about it for the good. Now the bad. The bugs, all 10 million of them.    One of the worst Assassin's creed games ever.

    This port to the pc is so insanely bad i don't know where to start. Lets just get the good out of the way. For a game released in 2008 it looks great and still holds up to today's games, also it has a story if you're interested in the Assassin's creed story. And that's about it for the good.

    Now the bad. The bugs, all 10 million of them. Like when you're running from a enemy and you run too close to a bench or ladder or anything it goes into that animation and screws you, and this happens all the time. Climbing, the main mechanic, is so bad it gets extremely frustrating at times to where your smashing your head against a way wondering why he can make a 1 foot climb without moving to the side a inch. Also leaping over a 1 foot gap he often misses and sends you falling to your death. Mix in with enemies clipping though the ground, making ear squealing audio glitches, the fact that the controller support is for what seems to be a super Nintendo controller, and you character constantly not going where you want makes this game a absolute pain to play.

    If you don't care about the story just move on from this game, it's so bad you might as well start from Assassin's creed 2 to get some of that polish. Extremely bad game, not worth the time. Highly Recommend avoiding or if you do buy it get it on sale for $5 because it's not worth the $20 it goes for.    … Expand
  12. DrawidsAR
    Jan 11, 2020
    2
    Начну с того, что это худшая часть серии. 3 главы с ОДИНАКОВЫМ геймплеем. Есть один плюс, неплохое начало. Нас лишают всех умений за проступок. Сюжет говна, вообщем, ради колекции норм, но в другом случае игра не стоит внимания.Начну с того, что это худшая часть серии. 3 главы с ОДИНАКОВЫМ геймплеем. Есть один плюс, неплохое начало. Нас лишают всех умений за проступок. Сюжет говна, вообщем, ради колекции норм, но в другом случае игра не стоит внимания.
  13. 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 :)
  14. 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.
  15. ReezeTheVampire
    Nov 7, 2019
    8
    Despite all of the issues with the series currently, this game is an absolute gem. This is one of the games that got me into gaming. The story is interesting, I love Altair, and the game itself is really fun, with some really ingenious combat for its time. The graphics are a bit bland and colorless, and it may feel quite dated, but those really aren't reasons to judge a game anyway. If youDespite all of the issues with the series currently, this game is an absolute gem. This is one of the games that got me into gaming. The story is interesting, I love Altair, and the game itself is really fun, with some really ingenious combat for its time. The graphics are a bit bland and colorless, and it may feel quite dated, but those really aren't reasons to judge a game anyway. If you like stabbing things, freerunning, or feeling like an unmatched badass, this is your game.… Expand
  16. S0pun
    Oct 20, 2019
    0
    Жутко однообразная игра с открытым миром. Ничего не цепляет: ни сюжет, ни драки, ни паркур.
  17. sapuman
    Oct 20, 2019
    0
    Жутко однообразная игра с открытым миром. Ничего не цепляет: ни сюжет, ни драки, ни паркур.
  18. 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
  19. strangermoon
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    it took 7 game to serie can back this gem style. this game was amazing back in the day still best in serie orgins and odessy have much more horse riding exploring areas now but they are more combat focused. story is this game decent and more close to real events locations. ac 2 was decent to but it felt more fiction. firt game was time travel and more focused on bliefs creed itself andit took 7 game to serie can back this gem style. this game was amazing back in the day still best in serie orgins and odessy have much more horse riding exploring areas now but they are more combat focused. story is this game decent and more close to real events locations. ac 2 was decent to but it felt more fiction. firt game was time travel and more focused on bliefs creed itself and more focusing on harder climb. if you try to be a conan and kill eveything the sword fighting make you weak but animaion also great on sword fighting need to focus on attack on defand. in follow games like ac2 or brotherhood you more like knight rather than assassins hides on shados you can kill enemies swod fight easy you can make armor which stupid for assassins even this worst you can make two hidden blade without sacrife your fingers. ac 2 also so much lineer com first game usig horse so limited. ezio ıtself why become assassins rather than revenge questnable. gamers crtize for game sidequest lacking but it was much freedom game. ı wait 7 game to go with my horse on big areas visits diffrent culutred cityies realstcly. this game graphicly also much better looking then ezio trlogy it was intense back in the day bcouse not close focused game. clmibing on everythng riding horse all along was better than ezio trilogy and others until origin. the only game try to exploration and horse riding litte was ac 3 but due to lack of history setting usa not feels time travel. origins better today have smilar settingsbut horse riding and stealth focus combat better this game still. more hard ckimbing rather that auto climbimb which more realsm. non of harcore fan hink ezio trlogy and black flag is best in serie. origin and odesy more close to roots now but leveling system using hidden blade and focusing combat is not makes them best. also odesy more like using fictional settings which is lame.… Expand
  20. Camparini
    Aug 1, 2019
    5
    Esse jogo tem muitos problemas. História confusa, repetitivo demais, e bugs insanos que te enchem de ódio. A única coisa que salva, é a inovação, primeira vez de um parkour mais livre, diferentemente do que existe na excelente saga Prince of Persia, seu “antecessor espiritural”.
  21. ATTin
    Jun 1, 2019
    9
    Story: 8.5, Gameplay: 9, Graphics: 9. The one that started it all. Ah all the memories, an awsome game
  22. JaydenPickens
    May 22, 2019
    2
    This is going to be my favourite review on this site. I can already feel butthurt of the fans. So, before we start, let me tell you, that I actually enjoyed Assassin's Creed II, III and IV. But this review is not about them, it's about the trainwreck known as Assassin's Creed 1. Let me start with the positives. I liked the setting of the game, the story and the graphics. But these are notThis is going to be my favourite review on this site. I can already feel butthurt of the fans. So, before we start, let me tell you, that I actually enjoyed Assassin's Creed II, III and IV. But this review is not about them, it's about the trainwreck known as Assassin's Creed 1. Let me start with the positives. I liked the setting of the game, the story and the graphics. But these are not all the components with which you build a great game. You know what else is missing? Everything. Want a good, fun gameplay? Well, you won't find it here, so get yourself another game. Why is our character so slow? Is this running? I run faster when I need to buy razors, so I can cut myself instead of playing this. Our assassin is slow and the moments in the present time are even worse. Desmond is so slow, that snails make fun of him. Also was there even music in this game? I don't know, because it was so boring and repetitive that I forgot. You know what else sucks? All the other stuff, that is not the main quest. Missions are awful and repetitive. This game is awful and repetitive. This review is awful and repetitive, because I don't even want to write this. Every time I think about this game, it hurts my brain. Also, what's wrong with riding a horse and getting attacked by the troops all the time? Is this a joke? I don't understand how such a s*** game got a sequel. Why did this get a sequel? There are hundreds of better games deserving a sequel and yet this abomination and wretched filth got one. I'm done talking about this. Don't play this game. It gets 2 points, because I like Jerusalem and the time period. Everything else is awful here. Pickens out.… Expand
  23. vladsemenovv
    May 11, 2019
    7
    На фоне второй части - крайне посредственная игра. Понятно, что на старте игра была в целым событием, но играть в нее сейчас сомнительная идея. Лучше пройти шикарную вторую часть.
  24. 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.
  25. Padre-Sirius
    Feb 23, 2019
    7
    Advantages:
    1) Graphics. The graphics in this game are pretty nice, albeit a bit dull. Yes, this is not Crysis, but this game is also much better optimized.
    2) AI. Although the Nobel Prize NPCs do not deserve, but you can not call them idiots. This applies to both the guards and the civilian population. 3) I played the keyboard with the mouse and I was pretty comfortable. 4)    Advantages:
    1) Graphics. The graphics in this game are pretty nice, albeit a bit dull. Yes, this is not Crysis, but this game is also much better optimized.
    2) AI. Although the Nobel Prize NPCs do not deserve, but you can not call them idiots. This applies to both the guards and the civilian population.
    3) I played the keyboard with the mouse and I was pretty comfortable.
    4) Atmospheric. I believe that the atmosphere of that time is well conveyed, which helps the player to better immerse themselves in the game.
    5) I played in Russian, and I believe that the localization in the game is decent. Good voice and the same menu.
    Disadvantages:
    1) The plot. Although the game has a good starting point and an interesting topic, the plot after a couple of initial missions becomes dull and monotonous. He does not develop. I guessed about the betrayal of one of the characters in the middle of the game. And this is not because I am the most brilliant person on the planet, but because the plot does not try to hide the fact of betrayal.
    2) Characters. It's all very ambiguous. Although the main character has a certain charisma and logic of actions, to many he may seem impersonal. It is difficult for a player to associate himself with a hero whom he cannot understand, and Altair is a very individual person who is alien to human attachments and who has original and too moral views on life. Antagonists are also not special. They are shown only from one unpleasant side. If in Assassin’s Creed 3 the goals of the Templars were noble, and the methods for achieving these goals were quite cruel, then in the first Assassin’s Creed the Templars are bad, simply because they are evil. It’s too early to talk about Desmond, since he was almost never revealed as a person or character.
    3) Although the game is trying to tell us that the best option for passing is stealth, but it is not implemented very well, and I personally could not kill the target quietly and without noise.    … Expand
  26. 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
  27. 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.
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    Dec 26, 2018
    1
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  29. Pinkpansylove
    Aug 18, 2018
    5
    An OK game. At the time of release the graphics were incredible and the unique climbing system made this game appealing to try out. Unfortunately the story is not engaging, nor is the clunky combat, or repetitive simple side missions.
  30. aralath
    Aug 7, 2018
    8
    This series could be much more bigger. Altair deserved more. But there were so much repetition.
  31. ItsGosho
    Aug 3, 2018
    7
    The game was amazing for 2007 year,but it's so repetitive,do the same things ,the same amount of time without something new in it,that was the only problem ,but everything else was revolution for 2007 year
  32. Diegochocho
    Jul 3, 2018
    7
    La historia es aceptable, los mapas medianamente buenos, la jugabilidad es medio tosca y las misiones son repetitivas, pero a pesar de todas estas cosas al ser el primer juego de la saga se lo perdono, ya que invento todas las bases.
  33. Pakon
    Jun 16, 2018
    8
    A great action game. The story is spectacular. The graphics look great and the gameplay is amazing.
  34. 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
  35. iddqd4
    Mar 16, 2018
    8
    Начало начал, сухие геймплейные механики, интригующий сюжет и красивое графическое оформление. Продолжение будет гораздо лучше.
  36. merijnj
    Mar 5, 2018
    7
    (74/100)
    It's the one that started it all but it's certainly not perfect. Story is repetitive, gameplay sometimes rough but overall a pretty decent game.
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. eva3si0n
    Jan 7, 2018
    8
    First part of Assassin's Creed the most contradictory. On the one hand it is a game I presented us a series, with another it is one of the most uniform AAA projects in the game industry on my memory. Yes in 2008 a game turned the market an action of games from 3 persons. The graphics even in 2018 looks acceptable that generally is very strange, it turns out that to Assassin's Creed 3First part of Assassin's Creed the most contradictory. On the one hand it is a game I presented us a series, with another it is one of the most uniform AAA projects in the game industry on my memory. Yes in 2008 a game turned the market an action of games from 3 persons. The graphics even in 2018 looks acceptable that generally is very strange, it turns out that to Assassin's Creed 3 graphics there was that the same level. A gameplay if to discard all additional content (it is, but it is given it is so uniform that it would not be better than it. If towers and rescue of citizens increase DNA synchronization, then flags and Templars are the just not necessary element of a gameplay, for it in the PC version do not give points) smart. One of the best in a series. It is necessary to study thoroughly the victim, as in HITMAN. The present very sad and permanently pulls out from the game world (therefore in the subsequent parts it became much less). Frankly speaking, that Assassin's Creed of 2007 - the best game of a series along with Unity if to consider the most important game element - tchatelno the planned murder of Templars.
    PS. Response of citizens to murders just tremendous, all shout as autists and run round))    … Expand
  40. Tenacidad963
    Nov 24, 2017
    8
    Este video juego está muy bien para ser del 2008. Tiene muchas limitaciones, pero la historia es buena, se repite las misiones con algunas variantes. Incomoda que el personaje muera al caer al agua entre otras cosas. La pelea final es poca cosa debido al bajo presupuesto, pero da satisfacción vencer aunque eso depende como lo percibe el jugador. Sin embargo, es un buen comienzo a la saga.Este video juego está muy bien para ser del 2008. Tiene muchas limitaciones, pero la historia es buena, se repite las misiones con algunas variantes. Incomoda que el personaje muera al caer al agua entre otras cosas. La pelea final es poca cosa debido al bajo presupuesto, pero da satisfacción vencer aunque eso depende como lo percibe el jugador. Sin embargo, es un buen comienzo a la saga.

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    This video game is very good to be from 2008. It has many limitations, but the story is good, the missions are repeated with some variants. It interferes that the character dies when falling into the water among other things. The final fight is little due to the low budget, but it gives satisfaction to win although that depends as the player perceives it. However, it's a good start to the saga.    … Expand
  41. Voyou
    Oct 16, 2017
    3
    No substance.

    First, as usual in all con jobs nowadays, the game lacks the essential feature of a real PC game : the save system. Ubisoft still hasn't got the skill to write their own, therefore they give, sorry, they sell you a checkpoint bullcrap, and you know from the very start that there will be no exploration, no freedom, no experimentation, no shenanigans, in short no fun.    No substance.

    First, as usual in all con jobs nowadays, the game lacks the essential feature of a real PC game : the save system. Ubisoft still hasn't got the skill to write their own, therefore they give, sorry, they sell you a checkpoint bullcrap, and you know from the very start that there will be no exploration, no freedom, no experimentation, no shenanigans, in short no fun.

    Second, there isn't much playing anyway, since you spend more than 50% of you time in cut-scenes. Inescapable, must-rewatch ones, of course. Just because. Corporation rhymes with incompetence after all, in some languages. And after each long, long, long useless speech, you are completely railroaded into doing the one thing that will lead you to the next long, long, possibly longer useless cutscene.

    Being very smart, you know that the use of Templars in any contemporary fiction serves as a beacon of proud unimaginativeness (like Tesla or any other overused, slightly mysterious character.) No surprise then that the plot is mundanely predictable. Not a big deal, but the game is also repetitive and repetitive. You'll find that there is little freedom in all aspects of it.

    All these elements combine into a pure bore-fest, despite its mysterious success leading to a franchise. This [Beep][beep]in Creed game is not in the league of older titles like Thief or Hitman. By far. But the towns are pretty.    … Expand
  42. Tomle1202
    Jul 17, 2017
    7
    Seeing your skillful character effortlessly perform stunning moves and slaughter historical figures in Assassin's Creed is pure joy, but seeing the same thing over and over again is just painful.
  43. FAPPNATION
    Mar 28, 2017
    3
    i had good memories of this but i decided to play it now and i got to say that this game NOW! sucks!!
    the parkour is slow and Altair keeps going to place that i don t tell em to go i know that this still happens but less often.
    The story is just bad, you don t care about any of the caracters and after the 3 assassination it just got sow repetetive go up to the towers to find the mission    i had good memories of this but i decided to play it now and i got to say that this game NOW! sucks!!
    the parkour is slow and Altair keeps going to place that i don t tell em to go i know that this still happens but less often.
    The story is just bad, you don t care about any of the caracters and after the 3 assassination it just got sow repetetive go up to the towers to find the mission sow you can get intel that its always help some guy or interrogate someone. i can tell that you will do this things 9 TIMES!!!!.
    Only buy the end that you`ll do something diferent. And the "TWIST" if you can ever call that a twist it was sow predictable you can spot it from a mile away.
    Now the storie of desmond on Abestergo it allote more interesting and it end all of the sudden...
    but i guess il have to see more on assassin`s creed 2
    Now the combat it great there are various ways to attack and block attacks it makes figthing a joy.
    overwall i didn t liked the game it s a shame and played the recent assassin`s creed syndicate i m glad that ubisoft took a year off to make a new assassin`s creed, this franchise has much potencial and i do not recomend this game skip this one    … Expand
  44. seifershneider
    Feb 16, 2017
    9
    Assassin's Creed is the first entry of the franchise and an unforgettable one. Set during the third crusade, you play as Altair, an arrogant master assassin whose pride almost ruins his order. He get's another chance to redeem himself and that's where you come in. Here are the pros and cons:

    Positives: - Interesting Sandbox assassin game. - Excellent setting during the third crusade.    Assassin's Creed is the first entry of the franchise and an unforgettable one. Set during the third crusade, you play as Altair, an arrogant master assassin whose pride almost ruins his order. He get's another chance to redeem himself and that's where you come in. Here are the pros and cons:

    Positives:
    - Interesting Sandbox assassin game.
    - Excellent setting during the third crusade.
    - Inventive gameplay and different approaches to take down the targets.
    - Lively cities.
    - Bad ♥♥♥ protagonist.

    Negatives:
    - Extremely repetitive process: go to bureau, climb buildings to get sight of event points, solve events, get information, go to bureau, take down the target, run away, go back to the Mualim.
    - Desmond's story line is completely boring.
    - That ending...

    Verdict: A-    … Expand
  45. Nyakuya
    Dec 20, 2016
    8
    Un exelente juego en practicamente todos los aspectos. Lo único que me hace bajarle 2 puntos al juego es el hecho de un ambiente tan serio que aveces resulta abrumadoramente aburrido. No obstante, es una exquicites jugarlo.
  46. omer123
    Jul 22, 2016
    7
    assassins creed 1 is an okay game but its not worth buy at full price but u can buy it now because its very old game let tell why i dont like this game i well start in what the things i like on it and what i dont like first the combat and counter attack are fun and the AI are challenging i lose alot of times u can make viewpoint to let unlock some side mission or quests the openworld isassassins creed 1 is an okay game but its not worth buy at full price but u can buy it now because its very old game let tell why i dont like this game i well start in what the things i like on it and what i dont like first the combat and counter attack are fun and the AI are challenging i lose alot of times u can make viewpoint to let unlock some side mission or quests the openworld is freedom and the graphics is good and there are 8 areas u can free roam on it u can climb up on the building kill enemys and solid stealth mechanic but not the best this what i like in the game now what i hated in these game and that is the story mission are completle repetitive u have win side mission to play the story mission and story is pointless even the side mission are repetitive the game had 4 weapons just 4 **** weapons your sword and hidden blade and throwing knife and the dagger there are no upgrade for them u have finish every **** mission to upgrade your weapons u cannot choose your upgrade the game it self choose u are acculty not feel like an assassin in these game u cannot buy anything no shops no skin u cannot even steel money the gameplay is just killing and combat and climbing these is great but why they didnt make more than that and blending is not great at all u blend with peaples to pass any of those security doors this makes no sense u can hide in haystack but u cannot assassinait your enemy while u hiding or when hold on on the hedge u cant assassnaite your enemy the altair outfit looks like a bathrooms rub this game is one of the dissapointing ubisoft title… Expand
  47. crimsondoor
    Jul 19, 2016
    7
    Interesting idea. This is a sci-fi game set in the modern times about conspiracy disguised as a history game. The philosophy about order vs free will is also quite thought provoking. Unfortunately other than the map, the game didn't make use of the High Middle Ages/Islamic Golden Age setting at all. We didn't even get to see Saladin or the Saracens. Gameplay is so repetitive and theInteresting idea. This is a sci-fi game set in the modern times about conspiracy disguised as a history game. The philosophy about order vs free will is also quite thought provoking. Unfortunately other than the map, the game didn't make use of the High Middle Ages/Islamic Golden Age setting at all. We didn't even get to see Saladin or the Saracens. Gameplay is so repetitive and the kill-everyone-then-kill-your-boss-too plot is so clichéd that I had to force myself through the game. Thankfully developers learned their mistakes and made AC2 into a much better game and one of the best games in recent years. P.S. You need a controller to play this game.… Expand
  48. Mahdiar
    Jul 6, 2016
    8
    Gameplay : 7
    Graphics : 8
    Story : 8
    Sound : 8
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    Overall : 8
  49. danstew
    Jul 3, 2016
    8
    Before I start, a caveat: If you are a fan of the series, or have played a more recent AC game, and you'd like to check this one out, the one that started it all, please: It IS a cool idea to check it out, but please keep in mind that the game is 9 years old by now.
    It IS showing it's age a bit, and a lot of things that are standard in more modern AC games aren't in this one yet.
    The    Before I start, a caveat: If you are a fan of the series, or have played a more recent AC game, and you'd like to check this one out, the one that started it all, please: It IS a cool idea to check it out, but please keep in mind that the game is 9 years old by now.
    It IS showing it's age a bit, and a lot of things that are standard in more modern AC games aren't in this one yet.

    The game, to me, still looks pretty good, comparable to the Ezio-ACs. They did a great job capturing the vibe of Jerusalem and the whole area back in the days of the crusades. It's colorful, with lots of detail, and I find that the cities especially do have a lot of atmosphere and do feel kinda alive.

    However, since this one started it all, and the other ACs build on it, there still is quite a lot of stuff missing here:
    - The freeclimbing/parcour is still quite clunky. Yes, mistakes can happen even in Unity, Syndicate and Rogue, but here, you will have accidents, it's guaranteed. The parcour isn't as "safe" and automated as it is in newer ACs, so you will have "misjumps", where you don't reach a ledge and fall. It's not horrible, it's just a bit slower and way less safe than in modern ACs.

    - Combat can be tough especially against a group. Please stay patient. At first, Altair has all abilities, then loses them (because he gets demoted), and gets them back one by one. Once you have counterattack, you will have a much easier time dealing even with groups. Hold the block-button or key, and hit the counter attack at the right moment - instakill.
    Actually... even though I enjoyed the combat in, say, AC III, Rogue and Unity much more than I did enjoy this one, it still is more fun and feels less frustrating than it does in the abomination that is Syndicate with it's horrible, spammy and often unfair combat.

    - Abilites are not in yet. You don't have ropedarts, smoke bombs, firecrackers, mortars etc.
    Basically, you have your wristblade (which you can't fight with once you are in combat, so it's only for assassinations, killing unprepared enemies), a sword, a short blade, and later on a ranged weapon.
    You don't get health potions either (a bit like in AC III). So if you lose health, you can't recover it unless you flee. It recovers while you do, so you can retreat a bit, then turn around and kill your pursuers.

    - It's a bit shorter than modern ACs... but then again, it has less filler. YOu know the deal... tons of side stuff and collectibles. A bit of that is here, too, but not even remotely as much as in Unity or Syndicate.

    - There are a lot of cut scenes, and you can't skip them. Stay patient and enjoy the story.

    While it might feel weird to play this after more recent ACs, it still is a fun game with a great protagonist and a cool, albeit short story. Playing with a controller is very much recommended.
    It still has vibe and atmosphere, and it's great to see the story begin.

    If you're a fan of the franchise, you should at least try it, you can usually get this quite cheap. If you want to get into the series, AC II might be a better start, but this still is a solid, classic game and the start of a great series    … Expand
  50. Nehuen
    May 4, 2016
    8
    Este es el inicio de la famosa saga de Assassin's Creed. De la mano de los que trajeron los últimos juegos de Prince of Persia, llega este interesante título sobre un protagonista perteneciente a una hermandad de asesinos en los tiempos de 1191. La historia es muy interesante y atrapante, el cual te tendrá atada/o por continuarla. Lamentablemente, junto con su jugabilidad cae en loEste es el inicio de la famosa saga de Assassin's Creed. De la mano de los que trajeron los últimos juegos de Prince of Persia, llega este interesante título sobre un protagonista perteneciente a una hermandad de asesinos en los tiempos de 1191. La historia es muy interesante y atrapante, el cual te tendrá atada/o por continuarla. Lamentablemente, junto con su jugabilidad cae en lo repetitivo, ya que tendrás que hacer todo lo mismo durante todo el transcurso del juego: encargos de asesinatos, descubrir nuevas ciudades, realizar misiones secundarias, enfrentamiento con un jefe, todo esto esto está metido en un círculo repetitivo hasta el final del juego, lo cual es un poco decepcionante. Gráficamente se ve bien, tampooco es la gran cosa, pero no son nada malos. Tiene una buena ambientacíon de las localizaciones de aquella época. En el apartado sonoro los efectos de sonidos son muy buenos, y el doblaje al español se deja escuchar. Y musicalmente el juego es bueno, aunque hace más presencia en momentos que ponen tenso al jugador. En conclusión puedo decir que es un muy buen juego, pero el único defecto que le veo es lo bastante repetitivo que logra ser. Si para tí esto no es un problema, puede que lo disfrutes aún más.… Expand
  51. Pedobear987
    Apr 16, 2016
    8
    Puede que a algunas personas les parezca aburrido este juego pero vale la pena su compra por unos 5 euros te dará unas buenas horas de diversión y gracias a ello Altair se a convertido en uno de mis personajes favoritos.
  52. UsernameX
    Apr 12, 2016
    7
    Aged well. Looks pretty good maxed out. Good gameplay. There is a reason mordor did use it. Okay story. Kinda weak pay-off. Replay value if you are into it.
  53. sevifc
    Feb 26, 2016
    6
    El comienzo de una saga odiada por muchos, veneradas por otros. Un juego bastante decente aunque muy repetitivo en sus mecánicas. Lo mejor sin duda, los escenarios.
  54. Marickk
    Jan 25, 2016
    7
    A good story and a good start for such a great series. First time when i play this game was , nah, it's nothing new. After i played more, he gives me a great story, a great gameplay and a great feeling about this game. One issue i didn't like was the game don't have subtitles.
  55. ZickZak
    Dec 8, 2015
    4
    Playing for the first time in 2015, wondering what the hype is about... The graphics and AI all in all (considering 2008 game) are whatever. The problem I had is that everything looks the same, feels the same and basically IS the same: NPCs, hideouts, cities... It gets incredibly boring out of blue when you need to kill someone the exactly same way for the bilionth time. Havent finished.Playing for the first time in 2015, wondering what the hype is about... The graphics and AI all in all (considering 2008 game) are whatever. The problem I had is that everything looks the same, feels the same and basically IS the same: NPCs, hideouts, cities... It gets incredibly boring out of blue when you need to kill someone the exactly same way for the bilionth time. Havent finished. Going for ACII tomorrow.… Expand
  56. SuperFly77
    Sep 22, 2015
    3
    The first 3 main missions to the game are on fire but then after then the game just totally goes to dust with the remaining missions as they are far to repetitive and it's like you are restarting the game over and over again by doing the same things the missions have to offer. Most of the side quests are Really boring, bland, the main story is dull and the controls are so out of whack.The first 3 main missions to the game are on fire but then after then the game just totally goes to dust with the remaining missions as they are far to repetitive and it's like you are restarting the game over and over again by doing the same things the missions have to offer. Most of the side quests are Really boring, bland, the main story is dull and the controls are so out of whack. It's actually so disappointing as the game has stunning visuals and the first 3 missions are so good! The open world is awesome but still very restrictive for where you can go as you have to unlock the areas. Overall I would have given a lot higher rating but the repetitiveness and lack of ideas to the game and story is the sole reason of my rate for now.… Expand
  57. Nuker
    Jul 1, 2015
    7
    - Good: Story, Concept
    - Mixed: Gameplay
    - Bad: Controls

    Interesting and fresh concept, good story line. Mediocre gameplay with terrible controls. Too much filler content.
  58. SilentHightimes
    Jul 1, 2015
    5
    Assassin creed PC at first glance is beautiful and the main character one of the coolest looking. Assassin creed is fun with it's unique fighting style, art work, mechanics. BUT it has it's flaws from not properly saving to clunky jumping, lack of weapons, attack animations, and terrible repetitive gameplay forcing you to find and do boring things like climbing tall towers, pick pocketingAssassin creed PC at first glance is beautiful and the main character one of the coolest looking. Assassin creed is fun with it's unique fighting style, art work, mechanics. BUT it has it's flaws from not properly saving to clunky jumping, lack of weapons, attack animations, and terrible repetitive gameplay forcing you to find and do boring things like climbing tall towers, pick pocketing that seems so bland and useless, than you realize everything is copy and pasted. The story feels awkward, with no immersion everything you do in the game you do in the first coupe of hours.

    The game sometimes forgets weather you want to jump down or go up and bugs out on some of the simplest climbing movements. Some games didn't save properly, and some broken missions caused me to restart several times.

    Also 4 a Assassin game, no stealth is ever needed for the main missions whats up with that?

    The dialogue beside the main assassinations are all repeats just like the buildings, gets old pretty quick.

    I can see why people like this creed, I do not.

    I like the concept of the game, like most it failed horribly at keeping me entertained.    … Expand
  59. SpiderPlayer
    Jun 19, 2015
    6
    This game is good, has a different drive, but confused sometimes had problems with it, has a good gameplay, but the game is pretty repetitive, but worth playing.
  60. thebomb
    Mar 19, 2015
    6
    Visually, Assassin's Creed was way ahead of its time. However, despite its great potential and the revolutionary combat system, the game suffers from VERY repetitive game-play and missions, which are basically the same all the way through, only in different locations. The story is thrilling and delivers an acceptable beginning to the franchise.

    Assassin's Creed grabs ones attention well    Visually, Assassin's Creed was way ahead of its time. However, despite its great potential and the revolutionary combat system, the game suffers from VERY repetitive game-play and missions, which are basically the same all the way through, only in different locations. The story is thrilling and delivers an acceptable beginning to the franchise.

    Assassin's Creed grabs ones attention well enough to consider playing the sequels, unfortunately it feels more like a prototype than anything else.    … Expand
  61. Marick
    Dec 26, 2014
    8
    Assassin's Creed is a game published in 2007, developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. The game puts you in the shoes of Altair Ibn La-Ahad's a membership cards of "The Assassin Brotherhood", which aims to assassinate nine historical figures during the Third Crusade. To achieve this goal, player need to gather some information about tinta.Depsre story can not say anythingAssassin's Creed is a game published in 2007, developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. The game puts you in the shoes of Altair Ibn La-Ahad's a membership cards of "The Assassin Brotherhood", which aims to assassinate nine historical figures during the Third Crusade. To achieve this goal, player need to gather some information about tinta.Depsre story can not say anything because the roads to give to some spoilere.Jocul is quite ok, in terms of graphics. The game has little to control the game. Not often I tried to climb the tower and the game does not allow me to not see a window that I can climb.… Expand
  62. SlipperyScope
    Dec 21, 2014
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So, I recently got assassins creed 3 as it was bundled with these new headphones I bought. It was probably one of the best games I had ever played. So I decided to play though from the start of the series and become a dedicated pc fan.

    The story was fairly good in my opinion, great character development with some twists and turns along the way. But the actual gameplay was realy a bad exeriance.

    The game is split into I think 7 total memory blocks, you must go through each one in order to finish the game, the problem is, They're all essentially the same. you talk to a guy, he tells you to do 3 missions before you can assassinate the main bad guy. You have to do this up to three times in each memory block and it really starts to get repetitive.

    Another major flaw with gameplay is the free running system, it's fairly nifty and is actually quite fun..... When it works. I find that I am constantly havering to climb th same wall again because the camera angle was slightly off and the character jumped off the wall only to lose half his health and be killed by the persuing Templars on the ground. The free running in this game was so bad that I found myself rage quitting often just because i couldn't synchronise the surroundings to continue with the game due to the consant falling or slow climbing.

    Some may not agree with the last paragraph, but i can assure my keyboard works perfectly fine with games such as bioshock, team fortress 2 and titanfall. Anyway, the last problem I had with the game is the map. it is really annoying to use as she you select to only see primary objectives, it then switches back to all objectives once you leave the menu, not only that. But in order to progress you must essentially write the entire map of the world on your own, and I'm pretty sure during the game you are given a map of the town you are in multiple times.

    I have played some of the later assassins creed games and they fixed a lot of these problems, but I'm really surprised the franchise has been this successful with this game being the one that started it. It truely was a pain to get through and I am never going to play it again, nor am I recommending to anybody I come across.

    Thank god it's over now, I can start playing assassin's creed 2. XD    … Expand
  63. Shartrais
    Dec 8, 2014
    5
    Aún habiéndolo jugado en 2014 creo que puedo hacer una opinión objetiva.

    Gráficamente el juego resulta notable para su época, a pesar de que su edición de PC podría haber sido mejor. Sobre todo dejaban mucho que desear la calidad de las sombras, el AA (mejorable con herramientas externas) y la distancia de renderizado, sobre todo esta última resultaba bastante incómoda para un jugador    Aún habiéndolo jugado en 2014 creo que puedo hacer una opinión objetiva.

    Gráficamente el juego resulta notable para su época, a pesar de que su edición de PC podría haber sido mejor. Sobre todo dejaban mucho que desear la calidad de las sombras, el AA (mejorable con herramientas externas) y la distancia de renderizado, sobre todo esta última resultaba bastante incómoda para un jugador de PC, nada acostumbrado a que las texturas carguen a cinco metros. Por lo demás el juego puede obtener un 7/10 en calidad gráfica.

    La banda sonora es sublime, ambientando completamente la inmersión en la época a experimentar.

    La jugabilidad es lo más pecaminoso de este juego, no valen excusas del tipo "es un juego de 2008". El juego es de lo más repetitivo que he podido jugar en mi vida, una vez completada la introducción, el juego comienza a repetirse una y otra vez, haciendo siempre lo mismo, solo que con personajes distintos y en un ambiente distinto. A pesar de que la fórmula del sigilo/asesinato resulta novedosa y divertida, cuando comienza a repetirse empiezas a odiarla. Además intentan meter un pequeño sistema de sandbox que por suerte puedes comenzar a saltarte más adelante, porque solo consigue aburrirte y agobiarte aún más. Hay un solo tipo de misión principal, que se va repitiendo, y tres tipos de misiones principales, que se van repitiendo también.

    La historia es lo que salva un poco al juego, es algo nuevo, usar la historia ya contada de la humanidad como herramienta narrativa, quien diría que un juego tipo documental histórico podría ser tan enganchante. Y aunque en este juego no lo veremos en su esplendor, el final nos garantiza que los juegos que vendrán, serán algo mágico.

    En definitiva, es un juego que deseas pasarte rápido para poder llegar al desenlace de la historia y disfrutar de lo único bueno que tiene este juego, su guión. Por suerte, algunos ejecutivos decidieron seguir adelante con el segundo juego, y dar pie a una de las mejores sagas de videojuegos que existen. Porque si por este juego fuera, nadie creería que podría venir lo que después vino, y que mirando a posteriori podemos ver.    … Expand
  64. Gregon
    Nov 20, 2014
    5
    Overall, this game is gorgeous and a true technological feat for its time. The game can be thrilling as you run from guards through the streets of Jerusalem. The stealth aspect of the game is well-done. However, the gameplay is otherwise overly simplistic and repetitive. Combat is particularly dull. The overarching story concerning the main character Desmond detracts from the centralOverall, this game is gorgeous and a true technological feat for its time. The game can be thrilling as you run from guards through the streets of Jerusalem. The stealth aspect of the game is well-done. However, the gameplay is otherwise overly simplistic and repetitive. Combat is particularly dull. The overarching story concerning the main character Desmond detracts from the central character and story of Altaïr.… Expand
  65. ns0l
    Aug 11, 2014
    6
    Now that's different. An open world that looks like the middle east in history. I liked the atmosphere. The buildings, dresses, horses and sword fights. And I really enjoyed jumping on rooftops and doing parkour stuff. The control is good. It gives a great experience. But the story was too boring. And this affected the game significantly. I was hardly playing that game and hoping for aNow that's different. An open world that looks like the middle east in history. I liked the atmosphere. The buildings, dresses, horses and sword fights. And I really enjoyed jumping on rooftops and doing parkour stuff. The control is good. It gives a great experience. But the story was too boring. And this affected the game significantly. I was hardly playing that game and hoping for a change. But Al Muallim is such dull man. He keeps giving me the same mission every time I accomplished one.… Expand
  66. uforoboso
    Jul 28, 2014
    1
    Hack'n'slash creed is a good game. Unfortunately, they called it Assassin's Creed, and if you think you're playing a stealth game, you'll be totally frustrated. By bad controls. By tedious mechanics. By lack of imagination. By stupid AI that can't see you in front of them sometimes and is super reactive other times. There is no cover, there is no hide, you really can't strategize theHack'n'slash creed is a good game. Unfortunately, they called it Assassin's Creed, and if you think you're playing a stealth game, you'll be totally frustrated. By bad controls. By tedious mechanics. By lack of imagination. By stupid AI that can't see you in front of them sometimes and is super reactive other times. There is no cover, there is no hide, you really can't strategize the missions that much. You can just try to "blend" but it doesn't even work that well.

    Ok, it was the first of the franchise.. but it feels really old (the characters, the story.. the mechanics.. it's all so naive and outdated).

    Only good remark: the good graphics, for a 2008 game - but considering I played it with a total retexturing mod, that uses textures from Revelations.    … Expand
  67. Imarullo349
    Jun 22, 2014
    8
    This game was one of the best games I have played in a long time. Ubisoft did well. The story is great but there are a few flaws. The game is repetitive. You basically have to get a certain same requirement for each chapter. For example, you needed three investigations and they were pretty much the same throughout the whole story. You also needed to do view points and save citizens whichThis game was one of the best games I have played in a long time. Ubisoft did well. The story is great but there are a few flaws. The game is repetitive. You basically have to get a certain same requirement for each chapter. For example, you needed three investigations and they were pretty much the same throughout the whole story. You also needed to do view points and save citizens which pretty much got boring. The game also does not explain well on who the characters and places are. The visuals for its time is astonishing. The game makes you feel and care about certain characters whether good or bad. I would give this game an 85/100.… Expand
  68. LuizZinhoO
    May 27, 2014
    8
    The beginning of a legend. I liked the first game, even with a median story, but with good graphics. The real innovation became with the second game of the franchise, which is my favorite.
  69. TheWhiteRose000
    May 15, 2014
    5
    I will sum this game up by describing the most irritating thing about it.
    To quit the game you must first turn off the animus, then open the animus then go to the menu, then go to the main menu.
    It takes a good 1-5 minutes depending on your hard-drive setup. Simply put, really, really annoying. Story itself is good but that one thing really just killed playing it for me enough to not    I will sum this game up by describing the most irritating thing about it.
    To quit the game you must first turn off the animus, then open the animus then go to the menu, then go to the main menu.
    It takes a good 1-5 minutes depending on your hard-drive setup.

    Simply put, really, really annoying.
    Story itself is good but that one thing really just killed playing it for me enough to not even try playing Assassins Creed II. (for now..)    … Expand
  70. FruitCakeHD
    Mar 22, 2014
    8
    Assassin's Creed (Director's Cut Edition) consists of a small variation of different elements that helped build the franchise's foundation and success.

    It somewhat fufilled it's role as a "historical adventure, open-world game", but unfortunately leaves out the "stealth" aspect away in the dirt. Here's a list of pros and cons from my 16 hours of experience with the game: Pros:    Assassin's Creed (Director's Cut Edition) consists of a small variation of different elements that helped build the franchise's foundation and success.

    It somewhat fufilled it's role as a "historical adventure, open-world game", but unfortunately leaves out the "stealth" aspect away in the dirt.

    Here's a list of pros and cons from my 16 hours of experience with the game:

    Pros:

    + Great looking graphics for a 2007/2008 game
    + Game mechanics isn't really choppy, although the character sometimes get stucked in foliages and invisible floors/walls, but other than that, it still gets the job done, decently.
    + Detailed character modelling, costumes are looks realistic and well-detailed.
    + Missions usually relate to the plot directly, no twist and turns around a corner or two.
    + Plot was intriguing and epic.
    + At least 16-18 hours of non-stop gameplay spent completing just on the story.

    Cons:

    - Repetitive mission types, lacks creativity.
    - Artificial Intelligence coding feels half-assed, e.g. enemy A.I falling off buildings, not retaliating frequently to attacks, not noticing "stealth assassinations" when closeby.
    - Side missions (or known as "memories") are completely useless and takes a long time to complete.
    - Game stablility issues. E.g. unable to start the game, game crashing frequently.
    - Checkpoints feels non-existent.
    - Stealth doesn't really work all that well in this game.
    - Cliffhanger ending was disappointing. Adruptly ended with poor execution methods.

    To sum it up, this game is worth a shot at. I did enjoy this game a ton during the 16 hours of playtime. Good way to start up the storyline of the series to the future games.    … Expand
  71. Seryin
    Mar 18, 2014
    8
    I played the more recent AC installments and then decided to go back and try this one. I feared outdated mechanics, and though they do change drastically from the more recent set up, it was not difficult to adapt to and felt pretty good. I like the way the game flows and I felt much more like a true assassin rather than an extremely agile brawler like the other titles.
  72. Zahrada
    Feb 24, 2014
    5
    The game looked very nice and the story was appealing. But the gameplay just wasn't for me. I think I just expected something else from the game. It seems smooth, made with a lot of care and perfectionism, but it just wasn't for me. I gave up after 5 or 6 hours.
  73. wownd10405
    Feb 17, 2014
    6
    Can not believe that 2007 graphics, unique story pretty good, but too repetitive missions, unfriendly gameplay, such difficulties are way too high ahswiwotda battle.
  74. morfil
    Jan 2, 2014
    8
    Story:7.8/10

    Characters:5/10 Graphics:7.3/10 Gameplay:7.5/10 A.I:7/10 Controls:9/10 Voice Acting:9/10 Music:9/10 Replay Value:7.1/10 POSITIVES + Open world,Prince of Persia,Third Crusade,Assassins and more + Amazing climbing system + Great music,voice acting and controls + View points + Good surprise twist and boss NEGATIVES - Side quest get    Story:7.8/10

    Characters:5/10

    Graphics:7.3/10

    Gameplay:7.5/10

    A.I:7/10

    Controls:9/10

    Voice Acting:9/10

    Music:9/10

    Replay Value:7.1/10

    POSITIVES

    + Open world,Prince of Persia,Third Crusade,Assassins and more

    + Amazing climbing system

    + Great music,voice acting and controls

    + View points

    + Good surprise twist and boss

    NEGATIVES

    - Side quest get repetitive and boring

    - No character development or liking

    - Frustrating A.I.

    - Desmond

    - Combat that gets boring    … Expand
  75. Assassinreviews
    Nov 29, 2013
    10
    Personally I love the Assassins Creed series. The story is great and is full of excitement and depth. I prefer Assassins Creed over the other games in the series. This game has a very good story line to it and i recommend playing it if you like stealth and assassinating games then this is the game for you. The story has a big twist at the end of it which keeps you on you feet. The end ofPersonally I love the Assassins Creed series. The story is great and is full of excitement and depth. I prefer Assassins Creed over the other games in the series. This game has a very good story line to it and i recommend playing it if you like stealth and assassinating games then this is the game for you. The story has a big twist at the end of it which keeps you on you feet. The end of the game really shows you about the continuing story from Assassin's Creed & Assassin's Creed II via Desmond Miles. Although this is a great game i cannot deny that there are some problems in the gameplay. For example there are a few bugs that get annoying in the storyline, the fighting also has problems and the occasional glitch. But overall its a great game and i recommended it to those who love these types of games.

    This is AssassinReviews,
    Thanks for reading :D    … Expand
  76. suneater
    Nov 25, 2013
    6
    This game was like a dream come true for me. A lot of people complain about it being repetitive, shallow, boring, etc. and I can understand how they can say that. However I really enjoyed the freedom of movement and beautiful scenery. It's like you're a Middle Ages Batman! With time travel! I would've picked up the sequel on launch day if it wasn't for the overbearing DRM.
  77. MrAlcatraz
    Nov 18, 2013
    9
    This game is very well done, with a great story, great gameplay, great graphics, and great everything. The story will keep you intrigued and keeps you moving forward. Planning the Assassination of each of your targets is interesting, as you have to do investigation to find out more about them. Such as how to infiltrate the building they are currently in, the location of guards, why theThis game is very well done, with a great story, great gameplay, great graphics, and great everything. The story will keep you intrigued and keeps you moving forward. Planning the Assassination of each of your targets is interesting, as you have to do investigation to find out more about them. Such as how to infiltrate the building they are currently in, the location of guards, why the target is there, places to climb to get a nice view of the target.
    This game will keep completionist occupied, as to get %100 you have to kill 60 Templars, and get a set of flags from each of the three main cities.
    You can find secrets in areas in the game that will reveal parts of story you might miss completely.

    The story is odd, and is a little original but it may have been done before. I don't want to give anything away. But you most of the time you play as Altair, or 'The son of none', who has to assassinate nine targets in three cities in each district of that city (poor, middle, rich). Each memory block contains an assassination (1/2/3).
    Memory Blocks are split up so you can get story bits in between, out of the animus.

    Part of the game takes outside of the animus, which can read memories of your ancestors. Altair is the ancestor of Desmond Miles, a bartender. The animus can read his DNA to access Altair's memories. Like I said I am not going to spoil anything, but this game will interest you.

    Buy this game.    … Expand
  78. Budget_Security
    Oct 29, 2013
    5
    Arcade and repetitive, but this game also has nice open world cities, smooth choreography and the best horses in a game yet. Like most ports, this is nearly ruined by consolitis: narrow FOV, too easy, non-persistent world, annoying AI respawns, and one of the worst menu systems ever. The save system is bad and there are no subtitles. I had occasional CTDs. A pity, because without allArcade and repetitive, but this game also has nice open world cities, smooth choreography and the best horses in a game yet. Like most ports, this is nearly ruined by consolitis: narrow FOV, too easy, non-persistent world, annoying AI respawns, and one of the worst menu systems ever. The save system is bad and there are no subtitles. I had occasional CTDs. A pity, because without all those flaws, this would be a great game. In the end its an "OK" game. The sequels are also "OK" in my opinion.… Expand
  79. keefbaker
    Oct 14, 2013
    8
    While not as good as the sequels that followed, the original game set the bar high, in fact it's a testament to the others that they managed to beat it. The open world stealth and assassination gameplay template that many games followed was exemplified here.
  80. AAKN
    Oct 13, 2013
    9
    Game Play[9]
    Controls[10]
    Contactable/Easter Eggs[7]
    Innovation[10]
    Graphics[10]
    Sounds[9]
    replay Value[7]
    Gaming Satisfaction[9]
    Price/Playtime[10]
    Technical Issues[10]
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    Over All[9.1]
  81. drSpockwa
    Oct 6, 2013
    8
    Good game. I give it a 8/10. Remarkable for the visuals for a game from 2007. Looses points for being repetitive and having a camera that you want to kill during combat. Some points come back for having an intriguing back story. I didn't realize this is a trilogy with a long story. I figured it was just run and gun. Intrigued for AC2. I stalled out on this game in chapter 2 of 7, mostlyGood game. I give it a 8/10. Remarkable for the visuals for a game from 2007. Looses points for being repetitive and having a camera that you want to kill during combat. Some points come back for having an intriguing back story. I didn't realize this is a trilogy with a long story. I figured it was just run and gun. Intrigued for AC2. I stalled out on this game in chapter 2 of 7, mostly due to the repetition, but got going again after seeing an AC4 trailer. Took about 24 hours total to get through the game. This is a pretty good stealth game, which is in my wheel house. The combat is fun, but a bit non-intuitive and timing dependent. After you get the hang of it though you pretty much can't loose.… Expand
  82. vangomaextreme
    Sep 26, 2013
    8
    This is a great game which I really enjoyed. The attention to detail and historical accuracy is excellent and you really feel that you are wandering around in the cities the story takes place in. I particularly liked the parts of the story that take place in Acre. However I agree with a lot people that the missions do get slightly repetitive towards the end causing the game to drag a bitThis is a great game which I really enjoyed. The attention to detail and historical accuracy is excellent and you really feel that you are wandering around in the cities the story takes place in. I particularly liked the parts of the story that take place in Acre. However I agree with a lot people that the missions do get slightly repetitive towards the end causing the game to drag a bit at times hence me only giving it a score of 8. However it is a good intro to a very well done and fascinating series and a good hack and slash romp through a fascinating part of the Middle Ages… Expand
  83. Hoodinski
    Sep 24, 2013
    4
    I wasn't astounded by the graphics and game engine, though both were really good, especially the latter but the depth of the game and way it handled were terrible. The side tasks were just moronic- help the same type of citizen in every town, stealth-kill some hoodlums for some unknown brother, eagle view of the city and jumping into haystacks without any harm. The fight engine was prettyI wasn't astounded by the graphics and game engine, though both were really good, especially the latter but the depth of the game and way it handled were terrible. The side tasks were just moronic- help the same type of citizen in every town, stealth-kill some hoodlums for some unknown brother, eagle view of the city and jumping into haystacks without any harm. The fight engine was pretty decent if you don't mention the fact that whilst killing soldiers others wait in a queue for their turn. Menus, the way it handled, the chore of exiting, uncuttable cutscenes, and the amount of unnecessary keys you had to push to do most things I gather were a thing of the concole but should have never found their way onto a PC. Also I had to kill most soldiers on my way because that was the easier way of getting rid of them after they saw Altair galloping around- killing should be the last thing an assassin does and not an easier way of travelling. And don't get me started on the need to hide after you ran away from enemies- why should I hide if I already lost them?!
    I imagine this must have been quite a thing for the console since it was uncomplicated and quite flashy but for me it was a boring, unimmaginative advanced hack'n'slash. A terrible port. It should've been called "Hack'n'slasher's creed".    … Expand
  84. quelarion
    Sep 10, 2013
    0
    This game is the worst disappointment I had in 20 years of gaming, also for all the hype around the series. The first 2 hours are great. Then it's just the same over and over again and you can't wait to complete it and get rid of it.

    PROS: - graphics are great, considering how old it is. -The cities are beautiful and interesting. - The story is ok. Nothing special though. CONS: -    This game is the worst disappointment I had in 20 years of gaming, also for all the hype around the series. The first 2 hours are great. Then it's just the same over and over again and you can't wait to complete it and get rid of it.

    PROS:
    - graphics are great, considering how old it is.
    -The cities are beautiful and interesting.
    - The story is ok. Nothing special though.
    CONS:
    - controls with mouse and keyboard are plain terrible. Just do you a favour and play with a gamepad.
    - The game is REPETITIVE as hell. You do stupid tasks over and over again.
    - Combat is boring, frustrating without being challenging. You have 2/3 moves in total and always have to deal with large groups. Assassin style.
    - The game is more linear than Virtua Cop. Complete absence of any freedom in the storyline. There is some free roaming, but there is no reason to waste time picking up flags around.
    - Hours of cinematics, and you can't skip them even if you have to replay some mission

    You are an assassin. A deadly assassin. That's why the last hour of gameplay you will roleplay as a Barbarian and fight some 100 enemies in groups of 10.    … Expand
  85. ArdianDX
    Sep 3, 2013
    9
    this game is the one that made history is not boring and of course this game is one of the best game in the world this game is the one that started the assassin's creed franchise made this franchise one of the best open world game in the world
  86. Cralis
    Aug 19, 2013
    7
    All in all you can say that the game is good. The story is okay, but you have to do the same thing again and again, so it gets boring. The graphical quality and game-play are good. Only some bugs and glitches, but nothing to get excited about.

    Finally it's totally worth 7 points and you should play it
  87. Basem101
    Jul 12, 2013
    7
    Assassin's creed is a good game with decent story (although the ending was bad great graphic and some cool characters but the game is repetitive with the same missions nothing new so you'll have fun in the beginning and then you'll get a bit bored then disappointed in the ending but still it is not bad and give it a try
  88. giappone
    Jul 8, 2013
    2
    This game started good. I loved the historical setting, walking around in Acre, Jerusalem, Damascus. But as game its just a POS. I cant imagine how the franchise survived. The controls, the most important thing in game are ridiculous. They sometimes working, other times not. That isnt a problem for a while, but after a few hours its getting harder and one missed push means running aroundThis game started good. I loved the historical setting, walking around in Acre, Jerusalem, Damascus. But as game its just a POS. I cant imagine how the franchise survived. The controls, the most important thing in game are ridiculous. They sometimes working, other times not. That isnt a problem for a while, but after a few hours its getting harder and one missed push means running around from soldiers endlessly. It is a shame. Its always the same they publish the game on the pc but leaving the damn controls console. Ive tried it with different hardware, I wanted to like this game, but I gave up at memory block 5... And if I didnt finished this, why on earth would I want to play the other parts?
    Score is 2 for the setting and not 0 which would be correct...    … Expand
  89. braeden
    Jun 25, 2013
    6
    I really tried to like this game and it does have some things going for it. It looks good, it has very open maps and the premise (being stealthy assassin) sounds great.

    Unfortunately this game is very repetitive. Basically every mission is exactly the same and every map has the same scripted things you need to do and can do. This gets old somewhere around third mission. I originally    I really tried to like this game and it does have some things going for it. It looks good, it has very open maps and the premise (being stealthy assassin) sounds great.

    Unfortunately this game is very repetitive. Basically every mission is exactly the same and every map has the same scripted things you need to do and can do. This gets old somewhere around third mission. I originally expected something more like Thief series. Optional side quests like "collect zillion flags around the map, to get nothing concrete" also don't help.

    It's also mind boggling why we need convoluted double plot. You see, all the assassin stuff actually happens inside this guy's head who is kidnapped by some organization in present time and placed inside machine that can play his "genetic memory". I really can't see any relevance or added value between this and the game's central idea of being medieval assassin. Granted that I didn't finish the game so I don't know if it starts to make sense at some point.

    All in all, the game is ok. Unfortunately, there are tons of better ways to spend your time than this game. It offers nothing exceptional or memorable.    … Expand
  90. TomBakersScarf
    Jun 24, 2013
    8
    Assassin's Creed ended up being a very fun game to play, however there are certain qualities that can make it less fun than it should be. Certain civilians (Beggars and lepers, specifically) keep bugging you. So much so that I had to actually parkour out of the way whenever I saw one approaching. The combat can be rather tedious, although new moves you gain after each assassination do helpAssassin's Creed ended up being a very fun game to play, however there are certain qualities that can make it less fun than it should be. Certain civilians (Beggars and lepers, specifically) keep bugging you. So much so that I had to actually parkour out of the way whenever I saw one approaching. The combat can be rather tedious, although new moves you gain after each assassination do help to relieve that. But the biggest problem I have with this game would be the missions, which often end up being the same.

    Yet with all of these qualities, it still stands as a good game, not only for it's great visuals and music, but also because with each mission you can actually understand who the victim is, why you're killing him, and how he could see what he was doing as a good thing; something that most modern shooters miss entirely. It also gives a great sense of character development as the main character actually undergoes a major change throughout the story, as those around him begin to notice.

    TL;DR Assassin's Creed has it's flaws, but is a great game, overall.    … Expand
  91. tola8
    Jun 20, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game leaves a awesome positive mindset everytime you quit. One thing that is even remotely bad is quitting the game. It takes over a minute to exit the memory and the animus then quit the game. You cant skip cutscenes but usually they are so big of a deal you possibly cannot play without them, most of them are interactive so you can still do something while watching them. You get used to the keyboard controls very soon but it is clear that they didn't think of the mouse. the game has good graphics for it's age. The experience is intresting after memory block 1 and 2. The assassinations are really difficult if you don't exactly know what you are doing (one instance: I didn't play for a while and started playing right before an assassination and got killed over 20 times). the game is well balanced you are really agile and have to fight against a lot of enemies. Counter attacks may even be the most important thing in the game.… Expand
  92. JimCorbett
    May 21, 2013
    6
    Extremely bland. The only thing holding this game up is its great story and engaging main missions. Every so often you'll be sent to kill a key target, and the mission to do so is a high point in the game. Unfortunately, everything else in between is very lackluster and boring. The same missions are repeated over and over in each city you go to and it's just not fun. I recommend readingExtremely bland. The only thing holding this game up is its great story and engaging main missions. Every so often you'll be sent to kill a key target, and the mission to do so is a high point in the game. Unfortunately, everything else in between is very lackluster and boring. The same missions are repeated over and over in each city you go to and it's just not fun. I recommend reading the wiki article to get the story down and then start playing ACII.… Expand
  93. voiders
    Apr 26, 2013
    9
    A revolucionary game. Intire cities developed at game, that was amazing. The problem: The game is so much repetitive. You have to do the same thing all the time.
  94. ParacelsusXY
    Apr 15, 2013
    6
    The game was greatly advertised but with poor creativity. With very repetitive side and main quests. Really hope the others are better. It was good at the beginning and at the end, despite that, what motivated me to continue playing was the curiosity to play the sequels and due to its nice graphics.
  95. TheProphet
    Jan 29, 2013
    4
    Good springboard for later games, but the pure receptivity shows story and innovation incompotence. Interesting setup, but seven or eight hours in, I realised I was doing the same thing I was doing last missions, and before that too. Character models are frequently repeated and have sticky animations, added to which, Altair looks exactly like Desmond. So many cut corners here it's a wonderGood springboard for later games, but the pure receptivity shows story and innovation incompotence. Interesting setup, but seven or eight hours in, I realised I was doing the same thing I was doing last missions, and before that too. Character models are frequently repeated and have sticky animations, added to which, Altair looks exactly like Desmond. So many cut corners here it's a wonder Ubisoft kept going with the franchise, but I'm glad they did.… Expand
  96. kane148
    Jan 16, 2013
    8
    While not nearly as refined as later titles, the original AC game stands on its own merits too. It features a compelling story, great atmosphere, and fresh gameplay mechanics. I found the parts where you must control Desmond to be rather tedious, but thankfully they are relatively short and do at least help to build up the story. The actual heart of the game, playing as Altair theWhile not nearly as refined as later titles, the original AC game stands on its own merits too. It features a compelling story, great atmosphere, and fresh gameplay mechanics. I found the parts where you must control Desmond to be rather tedious, but thankfully they are relatively short and do at least help to build up the story. The actual heart of the game, playing as Altair the assassin, is plenty of fun. The world is fairly large and mostly open, so you can explore, cause havoc, or do missions largely at your own pace. The cities are beautiful and each have their own look and feel, whether it's the holy city of Jerusalem, the crusader fortress of Acre, or the Muslim city of Damascus. Unfortunately the game provides you with limited weapons (you don't have the luxury of crossbows or smoke bombs as in later games), and most major assassination missions end up in huge sword-fights or long desperate chases. Still, there's nothing quite like hearing the chase music pumping as you leap around rooftops trying to escape a horde of pissed guards!… Expand
  97. No1livesforever
    Nov 30, 2012
    6
    Good graphics and interesting storyline, although lack of subtitle feature can make the game confusing from time to time. Story progress linear and no re-playability value. The game mechanic is highly repetitive and I wanted to quit playing after two to three hours. However, I beat the game just so I can say 'been there, done that'. Skip this game and go for Assassin Creed II if you areGood graphics and interesting storyline, although lack of subtitle feature can make the game confusing from time to time. Story progress linear and no re-playability value. The game mechanic is highly repetitive and I wanted to quit playing after two to three hours. However, I beat the game just so I can say 'been there, done that'. Skip this game and go for Assassin Creed II if you are thinking whether to get this game as of November 2012.… Expand
  98. JohnnyOnTheShot
    Nov 24, 2012
    9
    This game is nearly perfect. The storyline is a bit controversial but it unfolds in an amazing fashion as you are transported back and forth in time to relive the "memories" of your assassin ancestors. The developers took great pains to faithfully recreate the Holy Lands during an early crusade and bring times and places to life. One of my favorite parts of this game was simply scaling theThis game is nearly perfect. The storyline is a bit controversial but it unfolds in an amazing fashion as you are transported back and forth in time to relive the "memories" of your assassin ancestors. The developers took great pains to faithfully recreate the Holy Lands during an early crusade and bring times and places to life. One of my favorite parts of this game was simply scaling the large building and taking in the historic scenery. The controls were amazing, IMO, even with the mouse and keyboard. The ability to scale nearly every building, leap from the highest heights, and fight crowds of soldiers, all with an amazing fluidity and a profoundly deep level of control makes this one of the most enjoyable games you will ever play. I can agree with those who found the game a bit repetitive at times, particularly if you do the storyline first and then go back to try to get full synchronization; however, if you take your time and do all the side quests in an area before moving on to the next part of the storyline, it really isn't too bad. The only reason this game doesn't get a full 10 out of 10 is because once you finish the storyline, which doesn't feel rushed or too short, you really have no reason to play it again. It's like watching a great movie that you feel totally satisfied to have watched, but have no interest in watching again... sure you really look forward to the sequel, but you aren't going to do the first one over since you know how it is going to end and there is nothing new or exciting the second time around. .… Expand
  99. 4dagamer
    Nov 12, 2012
    7
    Graphics, detailed models and artwork are good. The game play is entertaining for a short time, the player only has skills of combat, but no perks or other tactics that employs the assassin, in other words has very limited capabilities.The game has no re playability, and has no Multiplayer.So far seen few bugs.The story and the main characters are good, make you keep playing.
  100. RealMuthaF
    Nov 3, 2012
    8
    A nice start for the best-selling franchise, Assassin's Creed's main flaw is its repeatetiveness - it follows the same pattern in all the three cities: complete a number of similiar side-missions - go in and eliminate the VIP. Still, the game features a great plot (both in the middle ages and in the modern days), impressive graphics (they're competetive even today), beautifullyA nice start for the best-selling franchise, Assassin's Creed's main flaw is its repeatetiveness - it follows the same pattern in all the three cities: complete a number of similiar side-missions - go in and eliminate the VIP. Still, the game features a great plot (both in the middle ages and in the modern days), impressive graphics (they're competetive even today), beautifully reconstructed cities and the unique feeling of being an assassin, watching his targets from the crowd and going in for the kill as an eagle squawks.… 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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