Assassin's Creed Rogue

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  1. WestLil0
    Mar 17, 2015
    7
    AC Rogue is a stripped down version of Black Flag, a much shorter game (which is why it gets a 7 and not an 8 or 9), with a few unique little twists that still make it worthwhile. In addition to the ship upgrades and battles, looting warehouses and conquering forts/gang HQs are a different experience. It offers a few things reminiscent of previous AC versions. For example, lightningAC Rogue is a stripped down version of Black Flag, a much shorter game (which is why it gets a 7 and not an 8 or 9), with a few unique little twists that still make it worthwhile. In addition to the ship upgrades and battles, looting warehouses and conquering forts/gang HQs are a different experience. It offers a few things reminiscent of previous AC versions. For example, lightning assassin strikes like in Revelations, the usual search for items to unlock a native and Templar outfit, renovating buildings to get income like in AC II, Brotherhood and Unity, etc. My least favorite activity were the assassin interventions, it was the same thing over and over and way too frantic. Unlocking the computers at the Abstergo office was much easier. I did miss the underwater exploration with the beautiful color offered by Black Flag. Overall, I think it’s an OK Assassin’s Creed game, but it certainly does not take the place of AC II or Black Flag. I didn’t think I could side with the Templars but the reason for doing so was valid. However, the main plot, in my opinion, is weak, and just not captivating. There was not a great buildup to the ending. There are times when the camera movements are very “wonky” such as in the bar fights to unlock taverns and in defending the ship. Using the pucklegun is awkward. The scenery is not as pretty as in Black Flag, but the icebergs are a new twist. It’s interesting enough to buy the game (although when it goes on sale it would be a much better value). I enjoy replaying great AC games, and have played AC II, Brotherhood and Black Flag numerous times. Will I replay Rogue? Like Unity, which also had a weak plot and other problems, not likely for quite some time. I'm still loyal to the AC franchise though, and I hope we get another epic one like AC II, Brotherhood and Black Flag and yes, even Revelations, which offered a great plot.… Expand
  2. Dragz
    Mar 10, 2015
    7
    Assassin's Creed Rogue is just like Blackflag. I didn't really liked Blackflag because of naval, but it's still a good game.

    The graphics as expected aren't good as Unity's graphics are, but they're still decent. Most battles you'll have on naval and they are really good. Free-running/Parkour isn't perfect, there are some problems with it. I personally don't really like this game    Assassin's Creed Rogue is just like Blackflag. I didn't really liked Blackflag because of naval, but it's still a good game.

    The graphics as expected aren't good as Unity's graphics are, but they're still decent.
    Most battles you'll have on naval and they are really good.
    Free-running/Parkour isn't perfect, there are some problems with it.

    I personally don't really like this game because of naval, but it's still a good game especially if you liked Blackflag.

    I would recommend this game if you liked Blackflag.
    I would NOT recommend this game if you didn't like Blackflag.    … Expand
  3. ThunderBolt456
    May 26, 2016
    7
    Well assassins creed rogue is a good game at first but it becomes repetitive at the end.The parkour in this game feels broken and even worse than ac3 although this game has one of the best stories the series has ever seen and a surprisingly great protagonist but the clunky parkour and repetitve gameplay breaks the immersion.I think what this game does well is clear every single confusionWell assassins creed rogue is a good game at first but it becomes repetitive at the end.The parkour in this game feels broken and even worse than ac3 although this game has one of the best stories the series has ever seen and a surprisingly great protagonist but the clunky parkour and repetitve gameplay breaks the immersion.I think what this game does well is clear every single confusion in the plotlines of ac3,4 and unity.
    the pc port is also surprisingly good it runs at constant 60fps no problem but it is to be expected from a xbox 360 port and it uses the same engine as ac4 and also the naval combat feels the same as ac4.Assassin's creed rogue disappoints alot but also does many things right but it won't change your mind if you are not an assassins creed fan    … Expand
  4. Dunge
    Mar 26, 2015
    7
    This game is just a re-skin of Black Flag. There's probably no programming work involved at all at creating it. The only new stuff I saw was the icebergs and penguins. Lots of assets reused from AC3 and Black Flag too. But, the story is great, and the game have more than enough content to deserve being played.

    Coming to it after completing Unity, it's a major downgrade in quality. Unity    This game is just a re-skin of Black Flag. There's probably no programming work involved at all at creating it. The only new stuff I saw was the icebergs and penguins. Lots of assets reused from AC3 and Black Flag too. But, the story is great, and the game have more than enough content to deserve being played.

    Coming to it after completing Unity, it's a major downgrade in quality. Unity is a much better game, for the movements and graphics, even with all the hate surrounding it.    … Expand
  5. Demon2017
    Jun 18, 2022
    6
    Играбельно, но сюжет очень слабый, и вообще игра ощущается, как дополнение для четвёртой части.
  6. Kotofon
    Apr 5, 2022
    6
    Assassin’s Creed Rogue — самая мрачная и ответственная глава во всей серии слешера от третьего лица в открытом мире. События в Северной Америке происходят в 18 веке, когда семилетний бунт доводит до многих людей новые идейные идеалы. Наш герой Ассасин — Шай Патрик Кормак. Его голова пухнет от идей, и он отказывается состоять в братстве ассасинов, а по преданию: вышедший из братства долженAssassin’s Creed Rogue — самая мрачная и ответственная глава во всей серии слешера от третьего лица в открытом мире. События в Северной Америке происходят в 18 веке, когда семилетний бунт доводит до многих людей новые идейные идеалы. Наш герой Ассасин — Шай Патрик Кормак. Его голова пухнет от идей, и он отказывается состоять в братстве ассасинов, а по преданию: вышедший из братства должен умереть.… Expand
  7. Thejodjeremie
    Jan 8, 2022
    7
    I just finished the game and it's another fun assassins creed game. Its interesting playing as a templar though it didnt feel too different. The story was fine and gameplay was just like black flag.
  8. lesiuML
    Apr 24, 2022
    5
    The story had nice potential and was quite interesting... But the some of the missions were so boring and repetitive that I barely finished this title... Luckily it's not that long at all, but I just couldn't play it more than hour daily due to boring dialogs and missions structure. Game aged very poorly and it's built upon very weak foundations of keeping interest by throwing at you a lotThe story had nice potential and was quite interesting... But the some of the missions were so boring and repetitive that I barely finished this title... Luckily it's not that long at all, but I just couldn't play it more than hour daily due to boring dialogs and missions structure. Game aged very poorly and it's built upon very weak foundations of keeping interest by throwing at you a lot of worthless side activities that just feel very shallow. It's nice to see the story but this game could be seriously irritating to play through especially after that many years. If you are fan of AC pick it up and just speedrun it's reasonable short.… Expand
  9. FireZD
    Aug 13, 2022
    6
    Assassin's Creed Rogue is simply a disappointment after coming from newer titles. It's age is very apparent and simply not fun. The combat is a mixed bag with some enjoyment. The best part of the game for me was sailing away on a pirate ship while my crew sang a sea shanty. The movement was fun but often did not do what I wanted.

    Don't buy if you aren't an Assassins Creed Fan looking to    Assassin's Creed Rogue is simply a disappointment after coming from newer titles. It's age is very apparent and simply not fun. The combat is a mixed bag with some enjoyment. The best part of the game for me was sailing away on a pirate ship while my crew sang a sea shanty. The movement was fun but often did not do what I wanted.

    Don't buy if you aren't an Assassins Creed Fan looking to view the roots of the series.    … Expand
  10. ZzTopNemesis
    Mar 1, 2022
    6
    Score: 6.4

    I think this is the sleeper AC game, a very good take on Assassins vs Templars.
    Story wise is Good, not great.
    Gameplay and setting is pretty pumch the same as AC 3.

    But the cherry on top was the Portuguese sequence, always cool to see my country in a game i love haha
  11. Doestik
    Jan 15, 2022
    6
    If you like AC: Black Flag, you will probably enjoy AC: Rogue, too, as those two games are fairly similar. However, be prepared that the game feels outdated today (it is basically a PS3/X360 gen release).
  12. Izoeros
    Jun 3, 2022
    5
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  13. MaxieZeus
    Sep 2, 2022
    6
    Black Flag but you are a Templar and in North Atlantic. Worth a play if you liked Black Flag.
  14. EdWood94
    Sep 4, 2022
    6
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  15. dream_walker
    May 22, 2015
    7
    Like:
    -"Epic ships" battles are really epic. I will remember this game only by this.
    - Great and brutal atmosphere of North Atlantic sea (weather, whaling, graphics...).
    Dislike:
    -characters, (even Kormac is dummy).
    -Game is really easy. Plain clicking still make you god of sword. No assassination planning.
  16. tigerskin84
    May 25, 2015
    7
    Good game overall
    PROS:
    -very well optimized
    -good history
    -good ending
    -no more eavesdropping missions(thank god)
    -Old characters returning
    CONS:
    -same gameplay like ac black flag
    - same enemies
    -not very long (only 6 sequences)
  17. Tomle1202
    Dec 30, 2015
    7
    Assassin's Creed Rogue is pretty much the same as Black Flag, one way or another, repeating the same game without any major changes. It works for Edward Kenway's adventure, does not mean it will work for Shay Cormac's.
  18. gloriouspotato
    Feb 5, 2016
    7
    AC: Rogue mostly takes place before the events of AC3, and combines elements from both AC3 and Black Flag. It introduces little with regards to new gameplay mechanics, and as is current Ubisoft tradition, about 70% of what the game has to offer are either mindless collectibles or repetitive side missions with little depth. It's long overdue for the Assassin's Creed formula to undergo someAC: Rogue mostly takes place before the events of AC3, and combines elements from both AC3 and Black Flag. It introduces little with regards to new gameplay mechanics, and as is current Ubisoft tradition, about 70% of what the game has to offer are either mindless collectibles or repetitive side missions with little depth. It's long overdue for the Assassin's Creed formula to undergo some major overhauls as each new iteration seems to become more and more uninspired and stale. The gameplay is enticing, but only in short bursts. That 70% does a lot to pad the game length, but its entertainment value is short-lived.

    What I will say however, is that the game does bridge a lot of the story and character threads between AC3, Black Flag and Unity, making this episode of the Assassin's Creed franchise bring about some cohesion to all four games. The overarching modern day storyline however sees very little actual progression, and is barely a few steps ahead of where AC4 let alone AC3 left off.

    Overall rating - 7.0/10    … Expand
  19. Legendb2015
    May 17, 2015
    5
    This could of easily just been black flag DLC...slap in the face cash grab and not worth the full retail asking price. Development of this game was paid for by black flag purchases so why is this game full retail price when the developed engine was already paid for in the previous title? I'll tell you kids why....GREED...and this industry is getting full of it.
  20. Criogen22
    Dec 15, 2016
    5
    AC: Rogue is just a fast cash grab. Take a cool story concept of playing a Templar, and then copy/paste everything from Black lag, with less polish. This is what Rogue is. The story is short, the gameplay is okay, and attention to detail is poor. Even the Templar HQ, the place where all your tresures are is really poorly done. New York is done in a hurry, without any meaningful concept.AC: Rogue is just a fast cash grab. Take a cool story concept of playing a Templar, and then copy/paste everything from Black lag, with less polish. This is what Rogue is. The story is short, the gameplay is okay, and attention to detail is poor. Even the Templar HQ, the place where all your tresures are is really poorly done. New York is done in a hurry, without any meaningful concept. Every city district looks, and plays the same. The game is not bad, but for me is just wasted potential.… Expand
  21. Redmaster31
    Apr 3, 2015
    7
    It's a well optimized game, as others have pointed out, but it's also very similar to Black Flag. The change of faction is refreshing, but almost all of the mechanics are copied and pasted from Black Flag. There are a few new activities, but that's it. The UI is the same, and the graphics are arguably worse than Black Flag's. The story is good, but it's much shorter than it should be. TheIt's a well optimized game, as others have pointed out, but it's also very similar to Black Flag. The change of faction is refreshing, but almost all of the mechanics are copied and pasted from Black Flag. There are a few new activities, but that's it. The UI is the same, and the graphics are arguably worse than Black Flag's. The story is good, but it's much shorter than it should be. The music is probably the best part of the game.

    Overall, this game is Black Flag 2.0. That doesn't make it a bad game, just nothing new or noteworthy to praise. Buy it if it's been a while since you've played Black Flag.    … Expand
  22. Seitori
    Mar 9, 2016
    5
    It's one of the worst AC's so far. It's a Frankenstein made of previous games, mainly of third part (AC3) All moves are raw, not polished. Some moves were completely removed, some were made simpler and more unpredictable. Gameplay is the worst of this part. The character moves so unsmooth and glitchy, that it's painful to look at him. And the part when it's first person look.... well IIt's one of the worst AC's so far. It's a Frankenstein made of previous games, mainly of third part (AC3) All moves are raw, not polished. Some moves were completely removed, some were made simpler and more unpredictable. Gameplay is the worst of this part. The character moves so unsmooth and glitchy, that it's painful to look at him. And the part when it's first person look.... well I can't play it more then five minutes. But the story seems ok.
    And I don't feel that graphics downgrade was so necessary. After Blag flag this looks really poor. Well this part is really a white crown, full of ambiguous changes.
    Play at your own risk    … Expand
  23. EgoSum
    Feb 3, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MAJOR SPOILERS regarding the naval missions starting with mission 14 up to the last (33rd mission)
    I did not count the time spent for the first 14 missions and the most stupid smartphone in-game mini-game (secure the route from treacherous to safe, to not waste your ship and your precious gameplay time).
    Missions 14 -> 27 will take 18 hrs. and 5 min. REAL TIME.
    Mission 28 -> 33 will take 19 hrs. and 9 min. REAL TIME AFTER YOU FINISHED THE GAME.
    ...all of this in order to unlock "Altair's Sword", a stillborn weapon. More than 40 (forty!!!) REAL TIME hours.
    The "creature" (he/she who conceived this, cannot be called a human being) who thought this is FUN, is either a f***ing idiot or an evil-sadomasochistic psychologist who doesn't give one flying f*ck on player's TIME, mind, patience and MONEY.
    Shay has too many unused rope darts in his pouch.
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    Three claps for this Ubisoft Sofia-Kiev-Montreal and five thumbs down.
    Edit: Oh...yes. I almost forgot ACC.exe has stopped working. Ad nauseam. Three claps for this Ubisoft Sofia-Kiev-Montreal, five thumbs down AND one middle finger.

    PS: Wholeheartedly thanks Metacritic for deleting my "Shadow Warrior 2" review. Three claps and five thumbs down for you too. So much for the free-speech and non-bribed opinion.    … Expand
  24. Krzych
    Apr 3, 2017
    7
    A have very mixed feelings about this game. The story is good and interesting, seeing the world from Templar perspective shows that everything is not so black and white added some depth to the series that usually tended to be completely one sided. But unfortunately the main moments in game lack significance, the bond with Assassins is not made strong enough in the first part of a game andA have very mixed feelings about this game. The story is good and interesting, seeing the world from Templar perspective shows that everything is not so black and white added some depth to the series that usually tended to be completely one sided. But unfortunately the main moments in game lack significance, the bond with Assassins is not made strong enough in the first part of a game and assassinating them later does not bring any strong emotions. That's one of the main issues with the game, all previous parts were causing strong emotions in main moments, this one doesn't. All of this betrayal is not used well enough, it should feel much more intensive than it does. Fights with Assassins are not very well done either, most of them are just running around and repeating the same sentence over and over. Something like that may be acceptable in some MMO game, but certainly not in AAA single player one. All the other enemies you fight are also closer to be comical than serious. Visually and technically the game is also a huge downgrade from Black Flag, textures are poor, LOD is extremely low, soundtrack is not in sync with what is going on. World doesn't seem to be too interesting either, Black Flag made me want to explore and discover and it was taking me ages to go from point A to point B because this is how much I got into side activities on the way, Rogue doesn't make me want to do anything other than following the main story. Abstergo story is extremely dull and annoying, another point of downgrade from Black Flag where it wasn't bad. Overall the game is good and has its moments, but taken as a whole this is a huge downgrade from Black Flag, the game feel insignificant despite the intensive happenings in the story, it does not bring any emotions, setting and the world is not that interesting, game just feels average, especially after Black Flag, maybe it would be more appealing if it was released before BF so it wouldn't feel like a downgrade from previous part. It would get an 8 if it was more polished and better looking, but how everything is downgraded from previous part is just too visible.… Expand
  25. igor_zagray
    May 11, 2017
    5
    I was tuned in sceptically from the very beginning. As for me, Shay's character was brutal and timid at the same time. Nothing new in game mechanics. Dead characters, dead NPCs and the open world. It's not the level of 2015 year. Miserable parody of AC IV: Black Flag. Nevertheless, I loved the final scene in France.
  26. fireyose
    Oct 27, 2017
    6
    As a stand alone title this is solid. Gameplay is fun, visuals are good and fighting is alright. Though it all goes downhill for me after about half way through the story. Very repetitive and unfulfilling jargon. I've played AC4 before and this is far too similar to be played once again. Down to the mission types and tasks, this game feels like a polished re-skin. Wont be finishing thisAs a stand alone title this is solid. Gameplay is fun, visuals are good and fighting is alright. Though it all goes downhill for me after about half way through the story. Very repetitive and unfulfilling jargon. I've played AC4 before and this is far too similar to be played once again. Down to the mission types and tasks, this game feels like a polished re-skin. Wont be finishing this one. But the honeymoon phase was enjoyable enough for me not to put it on the negative scale.… Expand
  27. steffkeboss
    Dec 29, 2017
    7
    Well, how to start.. I played this game after AC BF, and im more disappointed than happy. Its just like pure copy of ac bf, story is ok i guess but Ubisoft... Your game feels un-unique, it has a super great potential and nothing is used. It feels easy, no super hard missions at all. It is a good game, but its a good game if you didn't played assassin's creed black flag. It is a good game,Well, how to start.. I played this game after AC BF, and im more disappointed than happy. Its just like pure copy of ac bf, story is ok i guess but Ubisoft... Your game feels un-unique, it has a super great potential and nothing is used. It feels easy, no super hard missions at all. It is a good game, but its a good game if you didn't played assassin's creed black flag. It is a good game, but not because its a good game but because its a copy of very good game.… Expand
  28. ABR
    Nov 30, 2018
    6
    I''ve got a feeling devs just cut a piece of story from ACBF to make this game. Very short story, sometimes there is no background music, conveyor killed this game or just forced to be born
  29. SilverOrlov
    Sep 27, 2019
    7
    Despite the fact that the plot and character’s menu are slightly better than those in the third part, this game has the same bad game-play and appearance features as in the third. And a parkour design ... it's just awful.
  30. res0nancer
    Jun 5, 2023
    5
    Странный проект, который был будто сделан, чтобы люди купили ещё раз примерно что-то похожее на Black Flag. С этой части почти все концы с протагонистом трилогии потеряны и начинается вектор в котором сюжет не знает будто куда ему идти. Это говоря о том, что происходит в современности.
    В воспоминаниях мы играем вроде за тамплиеров, но по ощущениям было будто мы остались Ассассином, нас    Странный проект, который был будто сделан, чтобы люди купили ещё раз примерно что-то похожее на Black Flag. С этой части почти все концы с протагонистом трилогии потеряны и начинается вектор в котором сюжет не знает будто куда ему идти. Это говоря о том, что происходит в современности.
    В воспоминаниях мы играем вроде за тамплиеров, но по ощущениям было будто мы остались Ассассином, нас просто называют по другому. Конфликт из-за которого ГГ покинул братство решался одноминутным разговором, что по итогу создает ощущение будто все действующие лица игры впутанные в этот конфликт имеют проблемы с умственной работой.
    Как возможность поиграть ещё раз в Black Flag - неплохо, как самостоятельная игра - крайне не обязательно с сюжетной точки зрения.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 11 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. PCWorld
    Jan 21, 2016
    70
    Play Rogue if you want more Black Flag. Play Rogue if you want to learn about the complex relationship between the Assassins and Templars. Play Rogue if you hated Unity and want a better Assassin's Creed experience this year.
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  2. PC PowerPlay
    May 3, 2015
    70
    It's a fitting coda to the "Colonial America" story arc that should satisfy hardcore fans. [May 2015, p.68]
  3. CD-Action
    Apr 30, 2015
    70
    2014 was not a very good year for Assassin’s Creed but if I had to choose the better game out of two released, I would point at Rogue. [05/2015, p.75]
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