Assassin's Creed Unity

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  1. mojtabazobeydi
    Mar 31, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game had a good story, the eye-catching graphics, in addition to the beautiful design of the Paris environment, and of course the pleasant music were among the strengths of the game. I tried the patched version and it didn't have any bugs, but the only weak point of the game was the poor design of the mission.… Expand
  2. Snjake
    Mar 18, 2023
    8
    This game could have been the future of Assassin's Creed games but will sadly never see its full potential bc Ubisoft had to rush it and destroy it
  3. Canisrah
    Nov 24, 2014
    7
    This game is doing poorly in the review because of technical problems - and it's true these problems exist and they are game-breaking for some.

    On the plus side however, there's some incredible details in this title. The recreation of revolutionary France is simply wonderful and as a student of history I was agog at the wonders on display. There is a passable story in there and the    This game is doing poorly in the review because of technical problems - and it's true these problems exist and they are game-breaking for some.

    On the plus side however, there's some incredible details in this title. The recreation of revolutionary France is simply wonderful and as a student of history I was agog at the wonders on display. There is a passable story in there and the atmosphere and sound design are top notch.

    That said it's not a whole lot different from previous games in the series and the technical problems are annoying but no doubt they will be fixed. Maybe one to pick up down the track.    … Expand
  4. Kaelor
    Jan 6, 2015
    7
    Despite the stuttering issues and all frame drops, I kept playing story and side stories. Stuter only didnt let me do the collect and explore stuff, but apart from that the detective missions and paris stories kept me entertained and educated me about revolution figures etc. My GTX770 provided me 50fps on high but constant stutters, (some places dont stutter more oftenly though), frenchDespite the stuttering issues and all frame drops, I kept playing story and side stories. Stuter only didnt let me do the collect and explore stuff, but apart from that the detective missions and paris stories kept me entertained and educated me about revolution figures etc. My GTX770 provided me 50fps on high but constant stutters, (some places dont stutter more oftenly though), french character including protoganist, has british accent which was wtf. Overall I enjoyed the story and atmosphere.… Expand
  5. Augusto
    Dec 16, 2020
    7
    It had a terrible launch in 2014, sure, but it's all fixed now. It has the problems common to AC games like some bugs in the parkour or infinite fall (i had only one in my playtrough) but those are really insignificant and i really recommend you to play this now.

    The story ends with some loose ends, so you will have no dig the end of Arno's story.
  6. akarnokd
    Dec 10, 2016
    7
    Waited nearly 2 years to have a decent GPU to run this. It is somewhat more of the same with small improvements such as auto-descent. The menus and the map work well with mouse and keyboard. I'm glad the co-op missions were solo-able. Generally, it feels a bit tedious and grindy, but at least the progress on collectibles is clear. The story is okay, there's barely any "tail" missions butWaited nearly 2 years to have a decent GPU to run this. It is somewhat more of the same with small improvements such as auto-descent. The menus and the map work well with mouse and keyboard. I'm glad the co-op missions were solo-able. Generally, it feels a bit tedious and grindy, but at least the progress on collectibles is clear. The story is okay, there's barely any "tail" missions but sometimes the quests are difficult. The parkour-AI is somewhat better but often had its own mind, jumping on each nearby desks or refusing to climb/descent at times.… Expand
  7. AdamReid5
    Nov 27, 2014
    7
    The game is really good honestly, sadly it suffers from bad PC optimization, running this on a Geforce gtx 970 and the game can dip below 60 for no reason, the game will crash for no reason, and also when taking a screenshot... If this game was launched without all these bugs I have a feeling it could be in the high 80's to 90 for overall score, the story is really interesting, the settingThe game is really good honestly, sadly it suffers from bad PC optimization, running this on a Geforce gtx 970 and the game can dip below 60 for no reason, the game will crash for no reason, and also when taking a screenshot... If this game was launched without all these bugs I have a feeling it could be in the high 80's to 90 for overall score, the story is really interesting, the setting is fantastic, the parkour is fun (although bad collision meshing makes Arno's head go through walls and makes it impossible for him to walk up a 3cm high platform). I feel that this game has made Ubisoft realize that they can't put a game out in this state and hopefully in the future we will see better optimized games for PC.… Expand
  8. WestLil0
    Jan 14, 2015
    7
    The "plague" of needing an extremely upgraded PC to play this game will haunt Unity for a long time. It is unfortunate, because in the end, I think the Ubisoft folks wanted to make this much more enjoyable with the co-op and team aspects of the game. But that didn't work so well at first either. And to achieve that, most players need to have a really good gaming system, and that's justThe "plague" of needing an extremely upgraded PC to play this game will haunt Unity for a long time. It is unfortunate, because in the end, I think the Ubisoft folks wanted to make this much more enjoyable with the co-op and team aspects of the game. But that didn't work so well at first either. And to achieve that, most players need to have a really good gaming system, and that's just not reality. So it's like being between a rock and a hard place. I am changing my previous "1" rating to a 7 because after several patches and upgrades, I am able to finally play the game by optimizing the game and launching through GeForce. Still, the topic is not interesting. Arno is just not that engaging of a character compared to Ezio. The story focuses too much on the history of Paris (fine with me, I love history) but it doesn't compare to exploring Rome, Venice, Florence and other places in the AC II and Brotherhood series. Plus, where are the companion assassins?? Arno doesn't have any, except for obscure missions given by certain "shadow assassins" but he certainly doesn't command a team like Ezio did in AC Brotherhood and Revelations. Really, for a series that is so extremely popular to have over 800 negatives compared to 200 positives in this Metacritic system has to do not only with the "unplayability" but with the overall theme of the game. I rate games also based on how many times I would replay it. While I've replayed the previous AC games at least 4 or 5 times, I don't see myself replaying Unity for the next few years. It's just too predictable and basic. Today I received the DLC Dead Kings. The advanced video looked amazing. I thought it would be similar to the underground city of Cappadocia in AC Revelations. But no, each mission just takes you back to the underground catacombs and then you have to find your way out each time. It gets a bit boring. If the entire story would have been in the catacombs (again, maybe an underground complex like Cappadocia) it might have provided a bit more interest to me. The missions to "conquer" some outposts sounded very interesting. I thought wow, it's like Far Cry 3 and 4 where there is a complex of buildings you have to attack with some strategy. No. I was wrong. It's basically killing the boss and that's it. So again, simple and boring. The main effort by Ubisoft was obviously to improve graphics and offer co-op and team gaming (thus affecting a lot of people whose systems can't handle that). They need to focus on the topic, theme, characters and environment whether it's single or multiplayer and they would be more successful. Will I purchase future AC titles? of course. Does this rating ruin the chances for anyone new to give it a try? I say purchase the previous titles first, and then buy this one. By then, it will be at least 50% off.… Expand
  9. Atyne
    Sep 18, 2021
    7
    +beautiful graphics, environment, atmosphere
    +1:1 building scale
    +realistic animations
    +innovative parkour and interiors
    +decent story

    -grinding
    -clunky/glitchy movement/controls
    -retarded camera intervening with my control (stupid console port)
  10. nima1990
    Jan 18, 2015
    7
    I've always been a fan of AC franchise, but since Assassin's Creed III, Ubisoft has started to disappoint me. Going through the game with Connor was fun and the graphics were great for the time, but characterization was weak. Then came along Black Flag. Edward Kenway was an annoying character. The game had a lot of bugs and side missions were pointless. Gameplay basically consisted ofI've always been a fan of AC franchise, but since Assassin's Creed III, Ubisoft has started to disappoint me. Going through the game with Connor was fun and the graphics were great for the time, but characterization was weak. Then came along Black Flag. Edward Kenway was an annoying character. The game had a lot of bugs and side missions were pointless. Gameplay basically consisted of naval battles and roaming in the sea, tailing other ships with your own which didn't make sense. All this made me hopeless for Unity. I Wasn't Waiting for it. however, when I saw the graphics and the world, I Decided to give it a shot. First AC Unity is a broken game. A lot of times, for no apparent reason, Arno fell into oblivion. Many times during free-run the game didn't respond to keyboard input. The story was the weakest until now lacking any actual climax unlike the stories of Ezio. The game was basically a tail, tackle, assassinate simulation, seeming like an alpha test for the engine, not an actual AAA hyped title. However I enjoyed it. roaming through Paris was fun but not at all rewarding. I wasn't even interested in going for the side missions. The strongest part was the Graphics which looked stunning, although it was plagued by countless glitches. The Whole game was a pleasing experience, but main story was ridiculously short and overall Assassin's Creed Unity had the potential to become one of the best games of 2014. It truly was a next-gen title.… Expand
  11. whatever523
    Feb 13, 2016
    7
    Unity could have been one of the best games in the series, but the technical problems make it a pain in the ass to play. This is the reason I never pay more than 15$ for Ubisoft games. They're simply not worth it.

    + Graphics are outstanding. + Lots of usability and gameplay improvements. + A lot of content. + Coop missions. + AC Initiates is good. + Story is ok. - The graphics    Unity could have been one of the best games in the series, but the technical problems make it a pain in the ass to play. This is the reason I never pay more than 15$ for Ubisoft games. They're simply not worth it.

    + Graphics are outstanding.
    + Lots of usability and gameplay improvements.
    + A lot of content.
    + Coop missions.
    + AC Initiates is good.
    + Story is ok.

    - The graphics performance sucks, even on low settings (I normally play on high). It gets worse as you play, so it's probably a problem with freeing unused memory or something like that. This simply shouldn't happen with a game you pay 50-60$ for.
    - Missions stuck because of bugs.
    - Random bugs (stuck above/below map etc).
    - Ingame purchases.
    - DLC crap.
    - Uplay is offline very often. It hasn't improved much even after a few years. The interface and website are also horrible.

    Ubisoft need to learn to finish their games before they release them. Players don't like being treated like beta testers. I also feel sorry for the people who did a great job developing the game, only for it to be **** up by some idiots (the people who decided to release it like this)...    … Expand
  12. nonchalantgamer
    Jun 20, 2015
    7
    As a big Assassins Creed fan i skipped out on Unity because of poor reviews, and issues with the game, but recently i decided to give it a shot on game-fly, and my overall opinion on it is that it is a good Assassins Creed, but nothing special.

    Visuals/Presentation First off the visuals, which right off the bat you can see the stunning detail that was put into crafting Paris during    As a big Assassins Creed fan i skipped out on Unity because of poor reviews, and issues with the game, but recently i decided to give it a shot on game-fly, and my overall opinion on it is that it is a good Assassins Creed, but nothing special.

    Visuals/Presentation

    First off the visuals, which right off the bat you can see the stunning detail that was put into crafting Paris during the French Revolution. The buildings are highly detailed, and pretty to look at, as well as nice lighting effects. The presentation is also good in Unity, as i experienced no frame rate drops or slow downs through out my playthrough.

    Gameplay

    The Gameplay in Unity is rock solid, as expected from a AC game with minor tweaks to the combat that were made and in my opinion, the best combat to date for the series. It is definitely a more intuitive system then in previous entries. The new "parkour down" system is a welcome addition to the game and adds a lot more maneuverability to the game, and although it has some rough edges to it, I feel it can only get better in future entries.

    Story

    As far as story goes, Unity provides a decent quest and a couple of likable characters but ultimately the whole love aspect between Arno and Elise as the main theme just didn't cut it for me. The story was good enough for me to stay interested, but i wish they did more with the Templar/assassin dynamic, as well as some more modern era involvement. The best parts of the game for me were the time lapse sequences in which you have to travel through different eras in order to reach the end, they were interesting, and above all unique.

    In the end Unity is a solid entry to the franchise but nothing spectacular, some key things were improved upon such as combat and the new parkour system, but the lackluster story is a bit disappointing and it has me wondering, and wishing that Ubisoft would take a break before returning to Assassins Creed, so we can all breath a little    … Expand
  13. jelikey
    Oct 16, 2017
    7
    The "plague" of needing an extremely upgraded PC to play this game will haunt Unity for a long time. It is unfortunate, because in the end, I think the Ubisoft folks wanted to make this much more enjoyable with the co-op and team aspects of the game. But that didn't work so well at first either. And to achieve that, most players need to have a really good gaming system, and that's just
  14. billobob
    Nov 11, 2014
    7
    The game isn't poorly optimized for PCs, it's just poorly optimized in general. The console ports are much worse--FPS in the 20s with worse graphics. With a GTX 970 and I7 920 (which is 5 years old at this point but still very capable), I get anywhere from 30-55 FPS with "very high" settings. Lowering the settings does little to improve framerate, which is a big sign of a poorly optimizedThe game isn't poorly optimized for PCs, it's just poorly optimized in general. The console ports are much worse--FPS in the 20s with worse graphics. With a GTX 970 and I7 920 (which is 5 years old at this point but still very capable), I get anywhere from 30-55 FPS with "very high" settings. Lowering the settings does little to improve framerate, which is a big sign of a poorly optimized game. My CPU usage is also bizarrely low.

    The game itself is pretty good if you have the hardware to run it. The missions are more assassin-like than previous entries, and you are genuinely challenged/force to think in many of them. The story is "meh", but the quality mission design and incredible recreation/ambiance of the city make up for it in my view. Coop is surprisingly well implemented, given you have enough friends with beefy PCs to play with you.

    If you have the hardware to run it and enjoy the series, you will enjoy Unity. The gameplay and main missions are much better than in previous games. If you're on the fence and a casual fan, wait until the patches or inevitable "sequel" that will refine everything and run much better while possibly having a better story.

    But it's metacritic, so of course the "this game sux!!!" reviews will be flagged as helpful.    … Expand
  15. Robnof
    Nov 11, 2014
    7
    Attention to detail, wow. Paris is just beautiful and full of life. There's a lot going on in this game, which is probably why it's so demanding. I'm running this on a GTX 780 and I'm only managing 30 fps average. This might be due to the fact that Ubisoft desperately needs to optimize the game.

    Fantastic game in terms of depth and visuals, but hold off on buying it until Ubisoft    Attention to detail, wow. Paris is just beautiful and full of life. There's a lot going on in this game, which is probably why it's so demanding. I'm running this on a GTX 780 and I'm only managing 30 fps average. This might be due to the fact that Ubisoft desperately needs to optimize the game.

    Fantastic game in terms of depth and visuals, but hold off on buying it until Ubisoft patches and polishes the game to the point that it's playable.    … Expand
  16. mortifera142
    Nov 14, 2014
    7
    Some of these reviews I agree with and some note so much. Yes the spec requirements are extremely high due to the fact of the NPCs and textures, etc. The game graphics itself are amazing, the gameplay is about the same you would expect out of an assassins creed game. Stealth kills are awesome and combat is a little cooler. If you get bored with assassins creed and sandbox games then theSome of these reviews I agree with and some note so much. Yes the spec requirements are extremely high due to the fact of the NPCs and textures, etc. The game graphics itself are amazing, the gameplay is about the same you would expect out of an assassins creed game. Stealth kills are awesome and combat is a little cooler. If you get bored with assassins creed and sandbox games then the game is not for you. Everything online already tells you the game runs horrid on all the consoles, not just the pc. So to bash it just on pc would be extremely dumb. So yes the optimizations is terrible. The game runs about 24-25 fps on Xbox one and PS4. That is why I decided to buy the game on PC. I get around 30-35 FPS with GTX 760 4gb and 4770k on ultra settings. In some cut scenes the FPS dips down to 15-20. The newer drivers help boost about 4-5 fps. Patches after the game that increase performance are going to help alot. I have only noticed one bug so far, other than that the story is good, but not great. I mostly bought this game to see where the assassins creed franchise is going and to wait for Dragon Age and The Witcher 3. This was a better alternative than cod.… Expand
  17. TheZapper95
    Nov 14, 2014
    7
    I've received this game as a gift on steam, while it was downloading i started to read a lot of negative reviews. I was so nervous about this game not working on my mid-range rig. As soon as i started to play, i put everything to low. Yep there's noticeable lag but it still being playable (i'm not one of those who care about graphics) and so far the story is awesome!!. Also, none glitch orI've received this game as a gift on steam, while it was downloading i started to read a lot of negative reviews. I was so nervous about this game not working on my mid-range rig. As soon as i started to play, i put everything to low. Yep there's noticeable lag but it still being playable (i'm not one of those who care about graphics) and so far the story is awesome!!. Also, none glitch or bug has ever happened to me. Yes, it is a game that needs a lot of work, but give credit to Ubi-soft for being released on time (i'm sure that if the game was perfect, but delayed, they would post hater comment's about it). So sad that now days, the reviews on games only say about Graphics. Let's wait for patches and updates to give a final verdict, not at the second day of release… Expand
  18. Tman11S
    Nov 17, 2014
    7
    Well ubisoft, the game wasn't too bad but you've done better. I played all assassin's creed games and I don't think this will be one of mu favourites, I sill give the game a 7 because 3 things didn't work out for me:
    - the co-op is great! It would have been perfect if the game servers don't crash every mission...
    - this game's specs are too much, I don't want the best grafic model of    Well ubisoft, the game wasn't too bad but you've done better. I played all assassin's creed games and I don't think this will be one of mu favourites, I sill give the game a 7 because 3 things didn't work out for me:
    - the co-op is great! It would have been perfect if the game servers don't crash every mission...
    - this game's specs are too much, I don't want the best grafic model of Paris, you should have put that time into making a better story...
    - the single player campain wasn't what I expected, It took me about 2 days to finish it and I want it to be at least a week if I have to pay 60€ for it. Also the ending of the game, well I won't spoil but it was bad. You clearly didn't put much time into it and it was god damn sad. Give me a happy ending next time.

    I'll put this to a conclusion by saying that I like the new engine ( still some work on it though ) but I miss the classic stuff like taking down towers/forts and having more than 3 missions/sequence. Overall it isn't that bad but you disapointed me. Try to make a happy ending next time and you'll get at least an 8.    … Expand
  19. Truberton
    Nov 21, 2014
    7
    Assassin's creed unity is a great game, but i feel that the developers released it a little too early and because of that the game suffered. There are lots and lots of bugs to be fixed, but the gameplay, story and animation are great i feel as though people are being too harsh on this game
  20. sscott0829tw
    Dec 8, 2014
    7
    PROS:stunning and gorgeous Paris,interesting coop missions,you can customize your own assassin
    CONS:lots of bugs,bad fps,lag,a boring story,a short story, new combat system is annoying and too simple.
    Hope Ubisoft can do better next time
  21. Giggles
    Dec 1, 2014
    7
    Honestly, I don't think ACU gets all the credit it deserves because its technical issues overshadow the gameplay changes. And it DOES have some major technical issues, let's get that right out there first. Play the game in its current form and you'll find yourself in a lagfest, freezing every few minutes and glitching through the ground occasionally. Though the new stealth/cover mode andHonestly, I don't think ACU gets all the credit it deserves because its technical issues overshadow the gameplay changes. And it DOES have some major technical issues, let's get that right out there first. Play the game in its current form and you'll find yourself in a lagfest, freezing every few minutes and glitching through the ground occasionally. Though the new stealth/cover mode and descending option are great ideas at their core, their controls feel clumsy and still need quite a bit of tinkering. I'd discourage anyone from buying the game until Ubisoft has released a few patches that solve these problems, as it simply won't be worth your money in its current state.

    That being said, this is the first game in the series (and really, I loved Black Flag, but still) that gives me the actual feeling the creators tried to fix some of the game's biggest flaws. The addition of a pretty decent skilltree and equipment system allows for tons of customisation and lets you adjust your assassin to your own playstyle. Random events, side-missions and storyline missions have a much better design than the game's predecessors, never feeling repetitive or lineair, but instead granting you an incredible degree of freedom to achieve your goal the way you see fit: Which is pretty much what we all wanted missions to look like since the first Assassins Creed. Difficulty has been upped (it's not quite there, but it's heading in the right direction) by making enemies stronger and more aggressive and by having missions require more thinking and planning. Powerful skills, such as bombs, disguise or double assassination, need to be unlocked first, which is actually a pretty nice touch.

    The story of the game is so-so, but it holds up. Arno is definitely no Ezio or Edward, but he's likeable enough not to make you want to stop playing. Same goes for the other characters. Personally, I like Arno's animation a lot as he moves and fights with a lot more "sophistication" and acrobacy than most previous assassins. The whole Abstergo mayham has quite obviously been moved to the background and is now used more as a way of "explaining" the game rather than actually forming a progressing background story. Quite a bummer for the people who enjoyed it, but personally, I never really did. I like the whole "DNA memory simulation" theme behind the games, but the story was atrocious. It's probably better off this way.

    I can't really judge as the game's graphics yet since, because of its horible bugs, I can't play it on (ultra) high. By the looks of it, however, it isn't really significantly better than the previous games. 18th century Paris looks smashing, as we've grown to expect, but doesn't feel revolutionarily pretty. A pretty nifty new feature in ACU's world is the fact you can go indoors now. You can use houses as shortcuts (freely, not in an AC3 cutscene kind of way) and many missions take place inside buildings. This contributes a lot to the whole freeroam feeling.

    I'm rating the game a 7 for potential since, the way I feel it, Ubisoft is really heading down the right track here, giving me high hopes for future AC's. I hope people can see past the game's technical problems and still purchase it once these are fixed, as it might just be one of the most fun games of the series: An uncut diamond.    … Expand
  22. Aiden641
    Jan 19, 2015
    7
    This could have been a contender for GOTY,sadly it turned out to be a fail. The graphics and Arno are the only factors of this game that makes it awesome,other than that,the story and just the DISAPPOINTING TECHNICAL ISSUES are just too great for the pros of the game to handle . Even my rig (CPU:Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz GPU:Nvidia GTX 6602x RAM:16GB) . Even with this specs,the game willThis could have been a contender for GOTY,sadly it turned out to be a fail. The graphics and Arno are the only factors of this game that makes it awesome,other than that,the story and just the DISAPPOINTING TECHNICAL ISSUES are just too great for the pros of the game to handle . Even my rig (CPU:Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz GPU:Nvidia GTX 6602x RAM:16GB) . Even with this specs,the game will still drop frame rates at often times.

    Final Verdict
    Graphically and visually mind-blowing=3
    Mind Blowing detail to everything (I mean graphical detail)=2
    The Main Protagonist (Arno)=1.5
    Completely average story= -1.5
    TECHINCAL ISSUES= -2

    RESULT= 6.5    … Expand
  23. bskierys
    Jun 4, 2019
    7
    It still amazes me how poorly this game is perceived. While this is not a revolution that it was told to be, but I had a great time playing it.
    What shines the most in Unity are the main assassinations. Honestly, I think they are one of the best in the series. Each one of them is unique. in each one, we have multiple ways to attack. We can free the prisoners to create a diversion, we can    It still amazes me how poorly this game is perceived. While this is not a revolution that it was told to be, but I had a great time playing it.
    What shines the most in Unity are the main assassinations. Honestly, I think they are one of the best in the series. Each one of them is unique. in each one, we have multiple ways to attack. We can free the prisoners to create a diversion, we can rob a monk to grab a key to the secret entrance to the building and so on. And for the first time in the series, I feel that Altair's word are true: "I am the blade in the crowd". The crowds in this game are amazing. There are a lot of people on the screen. Of course, they are mindless copies with no purpose, but this is still enough for you to feel like a real assassin.
    When speaking of crowds is hard not to mention the setting. The game takes place during the French revolution in the 18th century. And I have to admit, I have a mixed feeling about that. As usual, the city is done with perfection. Walking on the streets of Paris, now full of barricades and flames, climbing on a Notre Dame Cathedral - just amazing. But I feel like the story potential of the Revolution was just wasted. The Revolution is just a background. We don't take part, we are just passing by.
    The story is ok. That is all I can say. The protagonist has its moments. For the first time in the series, I felt like we have someone who questions what other people is saying to him. But for the most part of the game, he is just flat and boring.
    The gameplay was rebuild. The combat is better and a little more difficult. The introduction of descending action during parkour was a great choice. And for the first time in the series, we have a dedicated stealth mode. I also really liked the open-world activities in the city. Especially detective quests and city object-finding puzzles called "Nostradamus' riddles".
    Don't get me wrong. The game has its problems. Technical issues, Poorly designed user interface, forgettable story and an open world filled with just a little too generic quests. But It is a good game. I recommend you give it a try.    … Expand
  24. npziethen
    Dec 15, 2015
    7
    Great story and integration with written history, I love revolution immersive feel. Co-op isn't that big in the game but it's still there if you actually have friends on Ubisoft. It is true the optimization isn't that great, but I wouldn't say it's complete crap, just make sure your drivers are up to date and you have at least 6 GB of RAM.
  25. MercenaryofHate
    Aug 28, 2019
    7
    This might sound strange but I actually like Assassin's Creed Unity sure the story is forgettable and leaves you feeling confused sometimes but that is not the prime aspect of AC Unity. What about the music? No that isn't it either. Here is what is good about the game thought for start the graphics for this game is phenomenal the busy streets and rooftops of 18th century France is a joy toThis might sound strange but I actually like Assassin's Creed Unity sure the story is forgettable and leaves you feeling confused sometimes but that is not the prime aspect of AC Unity. What about the music? No that isn't it either. Here is what is good about the game thought for start the graphics for this game is phenomenal the busy streets and rooftops of 18th century France is a joy to explore and fight in which brings me to my next point combat is..enjoyable but the use of overpowered guns from npcs can end you fun qucikly. Still the kills are fun to preform. What about the character Arno himself? Well he is charming but aside from his own hidden motives to pursue he really doesn't have much development he is a good assassin and I guess that is what matters the most for members of the Assassin Order. Compared to Shay or Edward he's a step down. The customization really improved and this is a big plus for the game as it feels worth it to compete in challenges to earn reward clothing and weapons. Bottom line the game is still fun to free roam in and do parkour.… Expand
  26. Krzych
    Aug 28, 2017
    7
    Very uneven game. From one side, visual fidelity, texture quality, lighting, character models and especially complexity and density of the world are very impressive. Even now, 3 years later, the game is still among the very best in this regard. The setting is done beautifully. Requirements as of today with all the initial issues sorted out are adequate to what game represents and it isVery uneven game. From one side, visual fidelity, texture quality, lighting, character models and especially complexity and density of the world are very impressive. Even now, 3 years later, the game is still among the very best in this regard. The setting is done beautifully. Requirements as of today with all the initial issues sorted out are adequate to what game represents and it is performing in a way typical for more advanced AAA games, unless you really have no clue what you are doing and you are choosing settings inadequate to your hardware. Some glitches still remain though and they may occasionally happen. As for game mechanics, they are significantly improved from previous parts. The range of movements is much bigger and Arno moves and performs much better and more naturally than predecessors. Stealth game is finally taken care of too. Combat is more realistic, slower paced and much more challenging than before, as well as stealth, there are also a lot of narrow interiors filled with enemies, so difficulty level has grown significantly from previous games. Character and equipment customization is also significantly better. So those are all good things. Unfortunately the story and how it is presented is the worst in the series. The story is not flowing, characters on both sides are insignificant, especially Assassins are the most boring and colorless in the series, complete lack of spirit, enemies are also not well shown and do not bring any emotions, you just don't feel any significance and threat from them, the game completely lacks the buildup for enemies, they are dead 1 minute after you discover them. The entire story lacks the definition. Even usually powerful things like death of people close to main character or his internal struggle do not make much impression, even on someone sensitive for such aspects. The entire revolution is also completely missing in the story, if not the chaos and disorder on the streets you would have hard time noticing any revolution at all. This is not what I expected from the game with such a great setting, potential was great but it was completely wasted. Still worth playing, because like I said in terms of visual fidelity and especially world's complexity and density this is the best of the best, mechanics are also good and challenging, character and equipment customization is there, this is all good and in this regard it has a lot of feel from previous games and even improves on that, but there is nothing behind it, the game is just not functionating as a whole.… Expand
  27. Meta1234
    Apr 16, 2018
    7
    First, apologies to the players who got the game on launch day 1 and experienced the intense buggyness of it.

    I tend as a player to have some restraint (perhaps comes with the player's age) and usually get the game a bit later than the launch, not only to benefit from a more balanced price, but also to make sure that the game runs as smoothly as possible. The long-lasting taste that    First, apologies to the players who got the game on launch day 1 and experienced the intense buggyness of it.

    I tend as a player to have some restraint (perhaps comes with the player's age) and usually get the game a bit later than the launch, not only to benefit from a more balanced price, but also to make sure that the game runs as smoothly as possible.

    The long-lasting taste that this game left me with, is slightly higher than the AC III game. It is a 7.

    It was a major effort to upgrade the graphics but on the other hand the story was dull and could not come near the Ezio trilogy.

    The difficulty of the game was frustrating, in particular the combat balance. Once again just like in the AC III game the environment felt very dense in a suffocation way.

    Had I taken the buggyness into account it would have been a 5, but I tend not to.    … Expand
  28. CharlesDuchemin
    Aug 19, 2023
    7
    It doesn't evolve, it just repeats the same mistakes regarding gameplay and mechanics. The story is uninteresting, but the French-speaking actors were good.
  29. SilverOrlov
    Sep 27, 2019
    7
    If this game was on its own, I would not criticize it very much, since in general I liked the main story. But as part of an entire series that once had an amazing story and atmosphere - this is absolutely not the way the series was supposed to go. When I played this game in 2018, I did not encounter any bugs, so they probably already fixed them... but on the other hand I met a veryIf this game was on its own, I would not criticize it very much, since in general I liked the main story. But as part of an entire series that once had an amazing story and atmosphere - this is absolutely not the way the series was supposed to go. When I played this game in 2018, I did not encounter any bugs, so they probably already fixed them... but on the other hand I met a very uncomfortable battle system in which everything "dances and flickers". Too much casual design. Too many smooth, more than enough pretty decorations. I didn’t really like the whole French surroundings ... or more correctly, how it was implemented in this game.… Expand
  30. rezo_21
    Sep 18, 2021
    7
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  31. CarloCriscuolo
    Jul 11, 2019
    7
    ITA
    Assassin’s Creed Unity è stato per molti il peggior capitolo della saga, soprattutto per via del lancio fortemente problematico a causa dei numerosissimi bug.
    L’inizio del gioco è assai fastidioso per quanto riguarda il gameplay, spesso infatti ci si troverà ad affrontare nemici più forti e più numerosi del giocatore. Non sarebbe nulla di insormontabile, se non fosse per il fatto che    ITA
    Assassin’s Creed Unity è stato per molti il peggior capitolo della saga, soprattutto per via del lancio fortemente problematico a causa dei numerosissimi bug.
    L’inizio del gioco è assai fastidioso per quanto riguarda il gameplay, spesso infatti ci si troverà ad affrontare nemici più forti e più numerosi del giocatore. Non sarebbe nulla di insormontabile, se non fosse per il fatto che in alcune occasioni il personaggio non recepisca il comando della parata, e ciò rende il gameplay agli esordi lievemente frustrante. Con migliore equipaggiamento ed abilità, che si sbloccheranno man mano nella storia, sarà molto più facile eliminare i nemici anche grazie ai potenziamenti alla furtività che apporteranno alcune armature.
    La storia è gradevole e in più occasioni sembra voler sfoggiare l’elemento che contraddistingue questo capitolo, il parkour. Ora è infatti possibile eseguire la corsa verso il basso, per scendere, quella verso l’alto, per salire, e quella tradizionale per correre in linea retta. In molte missioni il gioco sembra voler favorire l’elemento stealth, dando molte occasioni e strumenti per intrufolarsi silenziosamente nell’obiettivo e assassinare la preda. Caratteristico del capitolo è anche il comparto multiplayer, che permette di giocare alcune missioni con altri giocatori, nonché di trovarsi nella stessa mappa di gioco fino in 4 amici.
    Fantastica la personalizzazione di Arno, protagonista del capitolo, che può indossare diversissime armature, scegliendo tra una vasta gamma di combinazioni di colori, e “skin” (chiamate abiti), che permettono di acquisire ed indossare il vestiario di altri assassini celebri della saga, come Altair e Ezio.
    Interessante anche il DLC Dead Kings, che porta Arno in una città ormai dominata dal crimine e dai banditi, e dove potrà sbloccare una nuova arma, il mortaio a ghigliottina, che farà sia da arma corpo a corpo che a distanza, sparando colpi di mortaio sui nemici.

    Nel complesso, tenendo conto dei problemi al lancio e di altri bug sporadici durante il gioco, ancora presenti, talvolta fastidiosi, il gioco rimane comunque discreto e secondo me da provare, soprattutto se in compagnia.    … Expand
  32. BudMeister
    Oct 4, 2019
    7
    "A short leap"

    Technical analysis summary Graphics: 8.5 Sound: 6.5 Playability: 8.0 Longevity: 7.5 Impact: 8.0 Pro + A splendid digital Paris and beautiful character models + Solid parkour mechanics and animations + Improved combat system + A lot of content and side missions... Cons - ...but not really enthralling - Bugs and Freezes - Sound effects are good, music is    "A short leap"

    Technical analysis summary

    Graphics: 8.5
    Sound: 6.5
    Playability: 8.0
    Longevity: 7.5
    Impact: 8.0

    Pro
    + A splendid digital Paris and beautiful character models
    + Solid parkour mechanics and animations
    + Improved combat system
    + A lot of content and side missions...

    Cons
    - ...but not really enthralling
    - Bugs and Freezes
    - Sound effects are good, music is acceptable but... british voice actors for French characters?!
    - Poor story despite the interesting protagonists

    Overall Verdict

    7.5: AC Unity is a shy step forward in the AC series, full of interesting ideas but also with none of them fully realized. Half single player and half multiplayer, doesn't convince in any of them. Most of the players won't even try all of the aspects of the character customization nor the side activities of a big ,and we have to admit beautiful, computerized Paris.
    Fans will miss the atmosphere of the old AC games but is admirable that Ubisoft actually tried to add something new to the formula, and true AC lovers will absolutely appreciate some new concepts. With a more engaging story it could have been a better game. All in all, an enjoyable game.

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    PC Optimization as of 19/09/2016

    At the time of the release, the game was full of game-crashing bugs. After a year of updates the game is more than playable but still needs some tuning to avoid certain unsolved bugs. The multiplayer never really worked properly (cutting what could have been a huge positive aspect of the game). Not a well optimized game.    … Expand
  33. Ketis_12
    Nov 16, 2019
    7
    The game is not as bad as the reviews show. The story was pretty good and graphics not bad at all for a 5 year old game. No performance issues playing with RX Vega 56. The gameplay just doesn't feel responsive and the game is buggy as hell. Overall a decent assassin's creed game nonetheless.
  34. MartinEzy225
    Aug 22, 2020
    7
    I got the game way after the release so I was spared from the glitchy **** and it wasn't as bad as all the reviews make it out to be. I 100% completed this game and yes, there were some repetitive grindy missions and Co-op was hella buggy but the history of those missions was interesting. The parkour and setting of Unity were probably one of the most intricate and well designed of theI got the game way after the release so I was spared from the glitchy **** and it wasn't as bad as all the reviews make it out to be. I 100% completed this game and yes, there were some repetitive grindy missions and Co-op was hella buggy but the history of those missions was interesting. The parkour and setting of Unity were probably one of the most intricate and well designed of the series. The story, however, was pretty much a remake of 2 and cliche as F. The heroine had an annoying voice and Arno's personality was terribly designed. With a hood, the dudes like an icicle and when without it, he's and oaf. The story felt short and bland and did not live up to the hype of its trailers.… Expand
  35. lapkina
    Oct 30, 2020
    7
    Beauty of lively Paris with life-like environments, parkour and animations so hot, probably the best at it's time. Performance is awful though, as well as draw distance and lack of texture filtering. Soundtrack is decent, story not so much -- but i don't think it matters here. What matters is insane customization and satisfying exploration with versatility and enjoyable flow. This is theBeauty of lively Paris with life-like environments, parkour and animations so hot, probably the best at it's time. Performance is awful though, as well as draw distance and lack of texture filtering. Soundtrack is decent, story not so much -- but i don't think it matters here. What matters is insane customization and satisfying exploration with versatility and enjoyable flow. This is the best parkour i've seen in a games.… Expand
  36. gavriloscharf
    Jun 25, 2020
    7
    A lot of the negativity I've seen about it was due to the prevalent bugs in the game. Eventually they did patch out a significant amount of them but yes, there is still some bugs (some that require to reload the game). However despite all this, the game still excels in many areas. Paris is easily the best designed city in the series, both gameplay-wise and aesthetically. The game looksA lot of the negativity I've seen about it was due to the prevalent bugs in the game. Eventually they did patch out a significant amount of them but yes, there is still some bugs (some that require to reload the game). However despite all this, the game still excels in many areas. Paris is easily the best designed city in the series, both gameplay-wise and aesthetically. The game looks very gorgeous and really nails the feel of French Revolution with all the chaos.

    Gameplay is top-notch. The stealth is still great, only thing missing in that area is whistling to draw guards which was present in previous games. More focus is given to social stealth, which feels like a return to form. Parkour is easily the best in the series, with controlled descent allowing you to properly make your way down a building quickly without a haystack. The combat is very similar but still quite different than the rest. No more "instant kill counters" but instead they leave the enemy open for a follow-up attack. One major gripe is that early on, there may be high level enemies that are massive damage sponges that kill you in two hits but that gets solved once you level up. You very much can be overwhelmed by enemies and really encourages you to run away. Overall combat is designed as something where you can definitely take on multiple enemies but you're not some godlike killing machine like the previous games where you could fight an entire battalion by yourself. The gear system is also my favorite in the series as you can customize your character to a certain playthrough without delving too deep into the "RPG min-max" insanity that usually follows.

    Story is not bad but definitely not phenomenal. It's very middle-ground. There is certainly a lot of great moments that make the story worth playing but there is also a lot of contrived moments that are difficult to understand at first playthrough. It is definitely one of those games where the story becomes significantly better on the successive playthroughs as you notice hints and understand the importance of certain dialogues or scenes. The over-arching story is actually pretty good, it's just the individual arcs within the story range from messy to pretty good. The modern day story is 100% an afterthought thrown in just because they feel required to.

    Overall the game is incredibly fun, very aesthetically beautiful, but the story is very average. Thankfully the story doesn't detract from the game to any negative degree to let you enjoy playing through the game.    … Expand
  37. MrSkullFace
    Jun 30, 2020
    7
    My personal opinion.....
    The environment in this game is really immersive and extremely well designed from the interiors,parks,streets,cafes and clothing to the architecture of buildings. The game also looks very good but at short distances only due to the low LOD factor. The character textures are horrible however. I have seen people converting from low res to high res textures just 10    My personal opinion.....
    The environment in this game is really immersive and extremely well designed from the interiors,parks,streets,cafes and clothing to the architecture of buildings. The game also looks very good but at short distances only due to the low LOD factor. The character textures are horrible however. I have seen people converting from low res to high res textures just 10 metres away from me. The story was going great at start but it started to become inconsistent mid way and that ending was disappointing. All the characters in the game had mediocre or almost zero character development including Arno. Everybody keeps saying the relationship between Arno and Elise was the only good thing about the story but let's face it...Arno was a big (and I do mean big) SIMP. Him being so trustworthy towards Elise felt so unnatural. Also character wise he didn't feel assassin like at all. He felt more like a lone wolf ranger type. The parkour is hands down the best no doubt about that. The combat "concept" is the most balanced in terms of challenge and fun in the whole AC franchise. However the combat itself is broken. If the combat system worked the way it was supposed to the gameplay would have been a 10/10 for me. Combat bugs and ridiculous aiming ruined the experience for me a little. For example an enemy standing just 10 m away from you takes like 3 or so seconds to fire his gun but if that same enemy is chasing you, you would notice that he can shoot at you accurately and instantly from like 50m. Also hud sometimes disappears mid battle which makes parrying a bit difficult. The camera angle fluctuates like crazy in interiors. And I did play the game in 2020 btw with the most recent patches and fixes.
    TL;DR.....
    Environment and setting: 9/10
    Graphics: 7/10
    Gameplay: 7/10
    Story: 5/10
    Overall: 7/10    … Expand
  38. jarvitom
    Nov 15, 2021
    7
    Only played it through to know the story, pretty mediocre AC, nothing much to mention.
  39. FredGner
    May 19, 2021
    7
    great concepts, very very ambitious, great parkour and combat mechanics, and pretty visuals, too bad it's buggy as hell.
  40. GordFrenk
    May 11, 2021
    7
    7/10
    Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  41. ZzTopNemesis
    Mar 1, 2022
    7
    Score: 7.7

    This review corresponds to a gameplay that occured in 2019.
    I had no bugs or techincal problems!

    The story is good, engaging but nothing too complex.
    Gameplay system is the same, the parkour ir pure smoothness.
    The setting and fgraphics are BEAUTIFULL, just amazing. The only game i loved even more graphically was Syndicate.

    I recomend it
  42. emir2334
    Nov 28, 2021
    7
    Not bad but also not good :( It was dissapointing for me .The story was insufficient i think but still im an assassin fan
  43. flwixs
    Apr 15, 2022
    7
    Не самый худший сюжет, прикольный паркур, старт был очень смазан приложением для сундуков, багами и отвратительными кооп миссиями. Но сама по себе игра не проходняк, графика хорошая, геймплей разнообразный, как бы странно это не звучало, вообщем не худшая часть серии.Не самый худший сюжет, прикольный паркур, старт был очень смазан приложением для сундуков, багами и отвратительными кооп миссиями. Но сама по себе игра не проходняк, графика хорошая, геймплей разнообразный, как бы странно это не звучало, вообщем не худшая часть серии.
  44. Danielm071
    Oct 5, 2022
    7
    Tiene un buen parkour, ciertas misiones son interesantes, sin embargo sus misiones secundarias son demasiado repetitivas, siento que el online en este juego no agrega mucho, pero si te puede llegar a dar diversion
  45. Ravager72
    Dec 10, 2022
    7
    Graphically the game is absolutely stunning for a 2014 title, but to achieve that quality the rendering distance took a big hit.

    The soundtrack does not disappoint; but for me, lacks that punch. A lot could be said about the protagonist of the game, and I think he's one of the main aspects that will determine if you like the story or not. Many blame him for being plain and boring,    Graphically the game is absolutely stunning for a 2014 title, but to achieve that quality the rendering distance took a big hit.

    The soundtrack does not disappoint; but for me, lacks that punch.

    A lot could be said about the protagonist of the game, and I think he's one of the main aspects that will determine if you like the story or not. Many blame him for being plain and boring, but I would argue that his lover is the one that drags him down. When his love interest isn't directly linked to the story arc, it's usually more interesting.

    There is a good amount of content in the game. When the main story started to take a turn for the worse, it was the side content that kept me enjoying the game, as the Paris Stories, the Murder Mysteries and Helix Rifts were all really fun.

    The parkour side of this adventure is where Unity shines. Running across rooftops and climbing historical monuments is the smoothest it's ever been in an Assassin's Creed title. However, you will be occasionally put to a full stop by a 10 cm ledge or get stuck on a chair in a house you're trying to run through.

    The gameplay is simple, with melee combat providing very satisfying finishers like in the other instalments of the series. Combat in small spaces, like corridors or rooms can be annoying as You will struggle with the camera and tank hits because of it.

    Overall, I think the game is a bag of mixed feelings. However, even if You take all the negatives I've mentioned, I think the game provides enough great content to be worth a play. Unless You're only interested in playing through the main story, and if so then You might finish pretty damn disappointed.    … Expand
  46. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    7
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  47. Ocmah_
    Apr 15, 2023
    7
    Graphics 7
    Gameplay 7
    Controls 6
    Sounds 7
    Story 7
    Main Character 7
    Side Characters 6
    Quests 7
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    Overall 7
  48. OskarJUK
    Jun 17, 2023
    7
    Good game, but little boring after some time. Main missions are okay, but you have to get more money, by doing side quests, but they are very similar to each other.
  49. ENAK
    Nov 13, 2014
    6
    While significantly better than the console versions, the PC port of this game suffers from quite a lot of problems that seem to stem from a lack of optimization. Strange as the quality of the game doesn't differ from the previous outings and these games didn't really have much in the way of such problems.

    From the story and gameplay perspective - it's the usual stuff... Abstergo is as    While significantly better than the console versions, the PC port of this game suffers from quite a lot of problems that seem to stem from a lack of optimization. Strange as the quality of the game doesn't differ from the previous outings and these games didn't really have much in the way of such problems.

    From the story and gameplay perspective - it's the usual stuff... Abstergo is as creepy as usual,the assassins are doing what they do and that's essentially that. French architecture is modelled very nicely as are the characters. Story gets a bit dull here and there though, which is a bad thing in a mostly story-driven game.

    Essentially - a fun game, but the formula is getting kinda stale and due to optimization issues and some minor bugs, it fails to rise above mediocrity. Hence the "slightly above average, 6".    … Expand
  50. Ochetazinco
    Nov 12, 2014
    6
    Let me begin by saying that Ubisoft did not mess up, everyone has the impression that they did, but no. They did this intentionally, and let's get to the root of the problem, why did they do it? Who are we kidding, we all know why they did this, come on. Do you know why they did this? Do you?...I do...it should not be a secret...... PIRACY. That's right...all this happened because UbisoftLet me begin by saying that Ubisoft did not mess up, everyone has the impression that they did, but no. They did this intentionally, and let's get to the root of the problem, why did they do it? Who are we kidding, we all know why they did this, come on. Do you know why they did this? Do you?...I do...it should not be a secret...... PIRACY. That's right...all this happened because Ubisoft is trying to throw the pirates off it's trail. It is painfully obvious, in fact, the over-bloated graphics are a part of it's very strategy to recover revenue lost to rampant online piracy, as well as the included micro/macro transactions and the generic gameplay. I will outline three valid points: 1) why bother to make a good game, and innovate, spending time and money, when they are just going to pirate anyway? 2) We should over-bloat the graphics, that way, when pirates flock to buy a new shiny Nvidia GPU, Nvidia will pull in revenue from which Nvidia will pay us commission, that is one way of recovering revenue lost to piracy. 3) We should cripple the game at release, that way we can release patches later that will fix it for those who legitimately buy it, those who pirated it will never get those updates. 4) Let's put in micro transactions to unlock game content, that way pirates get freemium access, as well as get some extra revenue from legitimate buyers. 5) Let's over hype the game, that way we get more preorders, the more preorders, the better off against those who will pirate it. Yep, this is it. Remember EA and Sim City and all it's online problems, well, this is the same. I myself will not be buying this game no matter what...and BTW I pirated it.… Expand
  51. xTobyMc
    Nov 18, 2014
    6
    The game is okay, but fairly boring and didn't really expand too much on the series' storyline. I play Assassin's Creed mainly for the interesting concept of 'the ones who came before', or the pre-human God people as others might put it. This game lacks any interesting content in regards to this, and so it's literally just an entire game of combat and no innovation to the unique storyThe game is okay, but fairly boring and didn't really expand too much on the series' storyline. I play Assassin's Creed mainly for the interesting concept of 'the ones who came before', or the pre-human God people as others might put it. This game lacks any interesting content in regards to this, and so it's literally just an entire game of combat and no innovation to the unique story previous games carried.

    Combat was satisfying but nothing new. Last year we were introduced to naval combat and an entirely new atmosphere which was a delight. This year however I feel they've taken a step backwards, nothing in the game makes you say "wow".

    Of course you've probably seen all the commotion with the game's performance. Firstly, bear in mind that all the other reviews giving it 0/10 are completely prejudice and these people did not give the game time before stating their rating/opinion. Yes, the game was poor on day 1. However, a few days later after two patches I haven't really had any problems. Admittedly I have two GTX 970's, but still, I'm getting around 20fps more than I was on day 1 and haven't had nearly as many problems. The game is definitely playable.

    The one great thing about this game was the NPC atmosphere. Everywhere you go there are just hundreds of people everywhere, it really brings Paris to life. On the other hand this is probably what causes so much game lag, so it'd be nice to have options to reduce crowd numbers.    … Expand
  52. SenshudoTV
    Nov 20, 2014
    6
    Assassin's Creed Unity is a beautiful game when it wants to be. As a first entry into next-generation gaming, Ubisoft has a lot of work to do. Once the bugs are fixed, the game might be worthy of a discount pick up.
  53. braindamage
    May 19, 2015
    6
    i5 4690k r9270x 8 gigs of ram I can run this game at high setting and never dip below 40 fps, the character animation and cut scenes and some in game graphics are top notch , beautiful graphics in cut scenes,, dragon age inquisitions runs worse on my machine then this game does for the love of god go hate on that pos game
  54. AstiX
    Nov 26, 2017
    6
    The game looks absolutely beautiful. The graphics are amazing and incredibly detailed and vivid. Paris looks so alive in the golden sunlight which makes running around and climbing very satisfying. I loved the attention to detail on textures, especially on clothing.

    All this, however, is completely ruined by the horrible optimization. The game runs horribly slow for a 3 year old game,    The game looks absolutely beautiful. The graphics are amazing and incredibly detailed and vivid. Paris looks so alive in the golden sunlight which makes running around and climbing very satisfying. I loved the attention to detail on textures, especially on clothing.

    All this, however, is completely ruined by the horrible optimization. The game runs horribly slow for a 3 year old game, and the mouse movement is laggy and sluggish which translates to "NO PROPER MOUSE SUPPORT".

    You're encouraged to use stealth tactics because fighting enemies head on is next to impossible 90% of the time, and yet, the poor stealth controls combined with input lag make it next to impossible to kill enemies unnoticed as well. This made for some extremely frustrating missions.

    The story is ok, but it's riddled with countless boring and dreadfully repetitive missions. And these are the MAIN STORY MISSIONS. I don't even want to talk about the dullness of millions of side-missions which I couldn't care less about. This is the only Assassin's Creed I haven't tried to complete 100%.    … Expand
  55. Tomle1202
    Jul 8, 2017
    6
    Assassin's Creed Unity is a place ruled by repetitive missions, frustrating gameplay design and technical problems that ruin almost every remaining aspect.
  56. Gohenko
    Oct 23, 2015
    6
    Well, Unity is neither my favourite or my least favourite AC game, albeit it's certainly the buggiest. Many of my personal problems with the franchise have been addressed here and at least somewhat improved. You no longer feel like an undying god among men during combat (i.e. you can actually die pretty quickly now if you do a wrong move), which in turn makes you want to avoid combat andWell, Unity is neither my favourite or my least favourite AC game, albeit it's certainly the buggiest. Many of my personal problems with the franchise have been addressed here and at least somewhat improved. You no longer feel like an undying god among men during combat (i.e. you can actually die pretty quickly now if you do a wrong move), which in turn makes you want to avoid combat and use a stealthy approach instead. The gameplay in general feels more similar to AC2 than the pirate adventure game AC4 that really should've been a new IP instead. Movement still feels a bit clunky at times, but the new free-run descend mechanic is a welcome addition, as it helps a lot when trying to get down from rooftops without accidentally committing suicide. I like the amount of character customisation that's on offer, but it's also irritating as Ubisoft is really pushing for microtransactions here and it shows.

    Story is kinda "meh". It's the same old revenge tale that we've already seen in plenty of AC games before, and Élise was the only character I cared about. The protagonist, Arno, is kind of a mix between Ezio and Altaïr, but there's just not really much depth to his character at all. It's a shame that the story did not take better advantage of the French Revolution setting. It's presented very well when you're just exploring around Paris, but the actual missions and side quests don't really have anything interest going on.

    GPU: GTX 970
    CPU: i7-4790k
    Monitor resolution: 1920x1080
    Performance on the PC version is a lot better than I was expecting. Granted, I got the game recently and have only played the 1.5 version, but still. I'm either really lucky or Ubisoft have done a good job fixing a lot of the problems with the game. I'm using highest settings except for shadows and AA and I get a consistent 60fps with vsync on, only dropping below that if there's a huge amount of NPCs on the screen. During cutscenes framerate can sometimes drop as low as 40, but it isn't too noticeable. The game does look gorgeous, especially during cutscenes. The biggest issue I have graphics-wise is that there's quite a lot of pop-in when moving fast.
    As for bugs and glitches, they're definitely worth mentioning. I've played the game for about 30 hours now and I've had the game crash to desktop twice, and once it forced me to restart the whole computer when it froze so badly I couldn't do anything. Opening cutscenes of co-op missions never work properly and sometimes I can't complete missions due to some important NPC just standing around when it should be moving. Other than that you have your usual minor open world game stuff, like NPCs trying to walk through walls, weird physics glitches et cetera.

    As a final note, the sound design in this game is absolutely awful. Some of the combat sounds are especially poor-sounding and the reverb on the sounds is often way off. Ambient sounds are lacking and the game doesn't have a particularly interesting soundtrack. Thankfully, the voice acting is pretty good, at least in French. Dunno about the English ones, since I couldn't stand French characters speaking in a very British accent and I immediately turned the spoken language to French.

    Based on what I've written about the game so far, you'd think I'd give it an even lower score than I did. I really wanted to, but I just couldn't. Even with all its problems, Unity is a good game and I've had lots of fun playing it. It just could've been so much more, and that's why the final word I use to describe Unity is "disappointment".

    Oh, and what the hell is up with Uplay games needing to be on the same partition as the OS to work? Every one of the games I play through Uplay have had the same problem. It's bloody annoying, since each game can take up to 50Gb of space and my main drive only has about 200Gb available overall.    … Expand
  57. ritsuka66
    Nov 11, 2014
    6
    The technical issues (framerate, bugs, getting stuck in geometry) alone should prevent anybody from giving this a 10/10 score. Case closed. You can't reward something a perfect score that has so many glaring technical issues. ( My pc can't handle tthis game above of 25 FPS) It's a terrible technical mess of game.
  58. davidheras
    Nov 12, 2014
    6
    I think, This game need to have a patch. we can't value only for the optimization. I lfeel like watching Paris and as is done. And the history is quite beautiful .
  59. Wesker1856
    Nov 12, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the only major Assassin's Creed release about which I can say I'm disappointed. The game is poorly fine tuned as the myriad of glitches and bugs can attest to. In other words, even if someone were only to play it for an hour, it would become obvious that the game was subjected to minimal polish. The story is no where near as interesting or engaging as any of the other Creed games e.g. AC2 or AC4: BF. Although I played it to its finish (I beat the game) on a powerful gaming computer, I can imagine how frustrating the intermittent stuttering and wildly unstable frame rate could be for those who played it on a less power computer or even either of the consoles. Just to give an example of the poor polish the developers did for the game, on the very last story mission, the antagonist continually repeats the same lines over and over if he attacks you or is interrupted while he is speaking in any way.

    To sum up, the game is buggy and glitchy, has little polish, and has an uninspiring, uninteresting story compared to the other games in the series. It's still an okay game, but no where near the quality you would expect from an Assassin's Creed game.    … Expand
  60. dneogy
    Jan 23, 2015
    6
    The over all concept of game is good. It's a big change for Assassin Creed Franchise.But the only problem with the game is that the game contains a lot of GLITCH & BUGS.This glitches and bugs are making the game almost impossible to play.The PATCHES that UBISOFT have released to solve the glitches have actually solved 15% of the glitches.
  61. grizlik0305
    Feb 28, 2015
    6
    First time I want to write a review and its unfortunately not a good one. I as a AC fan was excited when i first saw materials about Unity, waited for it to come out and finally this day came. But when i started the game I didnt expect that Im gonna be disguisted from my favorite series and completely unwanting to actually play it. Before I get to the bad part first lets hear what thisFirst time I want to write a review and its unfortunately not a good one. I as a AC fan was excited when i first saw materials about Unity, waited for it to come out and finally this day came. But when i started the game I didnt expect that Im gonna be disguisted from my favorite series and completely unwanting to actually play it. Before I get to the bad part first lets hear what this game is good at.
    The style, the world, the culture is just gorgeous. Big props to those who created this world and filled it with so many content. Sometimes you dont want to run till your next destination, but just climb the building and watch the city from above or walk in the streets. The animations are also quite awesome comparing to the previous parts. The plot is OK, dont expect any jawdropping story that will change your life forever, but its interesting to follow the characters story and overall Arno is a cool character.
    And now what completely ruined the game for me - BUGS. This game supposed to reboot the franchise to attract new people into the franchise and keep the fans playing. What I got in the release date is a game full of bugs and glitches. I tried to close my eyes on them, but untill this date the game is still full of bugs. Jumping hair, not stable FPS, NPC glitches and the worst part - Arno getting stuck in the middle of air, on the side of the buildings. I got tired of those bugs so much, that i completely lost interest to play the game, because I would know that every time I launch the game those problems keep spoiling all the fun.
    Thanks to such technical performance I will from now on think twice whether to buy a Ubisoft game at all and I recommend you to do the same. I hoped that Ubisoft will fix their problems after Watch Dogs, but I was wrong unfortunately. I hope that next time their performance will be better, because its a pitty that a fan of the series loses interest to play the game because its awful technical performance.    … Expand
  62. Cech
    May 16, 2017
    6
    ACU самая спорная часть франшизы и сразу оговорюсь, что я считаю её худшей

    Мир Я бы даже сказал великолепно.. Город, то, что они сделали с городом - 10/10 Эти дома, эти ТОЛПЫ людей! Просто ужас, я столько народу на улице даже в день города не вижу! А насколько живой мир, сколько событий. Количество входябельных домиков тоже на высоком уровне Оптимизация Ужасна, это бесспорно. На    ACU самая спорная часть франшизы и сразу оговорюсь, что я считаю её худшей

    Мир
    Я бы даже сказал великолепно.. Город, то, что они сделали с городом - 10/10
    Эти дома, эти ТОЛПЫ людей! Просто ужас, я столько народу на улице даже в день города не вижу! А насколько живой мир, сколько событий. Количество входябельных домиков тоже на высоком уровне

    Оптимизация
    Ужасна, это бесспорно. На моей неплохой для момента выхода игры пеке 35 фпс на минимальных настройках с сглаживанием на 1, в помещениях 50.

    Сюжет
    В AC всегда была особая ситуация с ним, т.к. серия содержала в себе 2 сюжета в одной игре: один сюжет всей истории, другой сюжет "памяти", который всегда разный и в разных эпохах. Основному сюжету они уделили в сценарии 1 маленький абзац, показали пару вещей предтечей и настала глушь - откровенно говоря, печально.

    Геймплей
    Я не помню убрали ли до этой части штрафы за обнаружение в миссиях, но эта превратилась для меня в мясорубку после первого обнаружения, что не есть здорово

    Новенькое
    Впервые введен режим расследований и кооператив.
    Расследования с интересными историями, в каждом расследовании есть много мест и бегать между ними порой очень далеко.
    Кооператив просто то, о чём просили все мы и это сбылось, формат полноценного совместного прохождения явно не для этой серии игр

    Ах, да.. теперь нельзя баловаться скрытым клинком и пафосно бегать, вытащив его наголо    … Expand
  63. marcelus
    Mar 17, 2017
    6
    Weak technically during launch. Now that's maybe playable and patched a not so good AC game. Go for Black Flag instead ;) But anyways the game was interesting in terms of changes in the weight and pace of sword fighting. Maybe you're curious. BTW Paris doesn't look bad if you like to explore but don't expect a deep story etc etc etc...
  64. Kotofon
    Jun 6, 2020
    6
    Протагонистом восьмой части истории про ассасинов, а именно Assassin’s Creed Unity, является Арно Дориан. Ранее игрокам не доводилось даже слышать имени этого молодого аристократа из Франции, потому то он и считается принципиально новым действующим лицом. События Единства разворачиваются в период 18 столетия, когда прогремела Великая французская революция. Главный герой становится частьюПротагонистом восьмой части истории про ассасинов, а именно Assassin’s Creed Unity, является Арно Дориан. Ранее игрокам не доводилось даже слышать имени этого молодого аристократа из Франции, потому то он и считается принципиально новым действующим лицом. События Единства разворачиваются в период 18 столетия, когда прогремела Великая французская революция. Главный герой становится частью Ордена, преследуя исключительно свои цели. Его задача – воспользоваться возможностями братства ради того, чтобы найти виновников в трагедии его семьи, а затем наказать обидчиков.… Expand
  65. AlinuxOP
    Jan 2, 2020
    6
    Assassin's Creed Unity might be one of the worst titles of the series! I don't have any idea why this game had so much problems... First, I want to say something about the storyline, which is not complicated at all, it's simple, linear, with not so much plot-twists, almost none. The second I think I want to talk about is the level of the optimization of the game, and this is very low. IAssassin's Creed Unity might be one of the worst titles of the series! I don't have any idea why this game had so much problems... First, I want to say something about the storyline, which is not complicated at all, it's simple, linear, with not so much plot-twists, almost none. The second I think I want to talk about is the level of the optimization of the game, and this is very low. I managed to play the game on maximum graphics, with FPS being stable between 60 and 70 and I think this is a little strange, because this game is from 6 years ago and my video card it's good enough. Other things I would like to consider while I write this review is the graphic, which is good, and maybe a little crispy and the fact that the gameplay overall is boring, nothing special through the game... I just can say that would be a struggle to complete the game if you are a completionist, especially because of the high rate of spawning random events on the streets. There are not many things to praise in this game, it's just mediocre, maybe not even that... Assassin's Creed should only be played if it is the last game of the franchise which you didn't finish yet.… Expand
  66. Soullex
    Nov 15, 2022
    6
    Biraz güncelleme aldıktan sonra oynadım, ona rağmen optimizasyon hala iyi değil. Kalabalıklar gerçekten çok iyi, ama o kalabalıkları nasıl düzgün optimize edebilirsiniz. Bilmem ki.
  67. Geralt123
    May 4, 2022
    6
    Pros
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    - Beautiful 18th century Paris - Excellent graphics, textures und lighting - Excellent crowd simulation with many persons everywhere - Combat look realistic - Climbing is fun - Very good voiceover (german) - You can actually enter many houses Cons ------- - Climbing mechanics sometimes unprecise, especially under time pressure - Shallow, cliché-like story -    Pros
    -----
    - Beautiful 18th century Paris
    - Excellent graphics, textures und lighting
    - Excellent crowd simulation with many persons everywhere
    - Combat look realistic
    - Climbing is fun
    - Very good voiceover (german)
    - You can actually enter many houses

    Cons
    -------
    - Climbing mechanics sometimes unprecise, especially under time pressure
    - Shallow, cliché-like story
    - Generic side quests (I recommend doing only some as they are all similar)
    - Ubisoft map littered with hundreds of items
    - Some graphic, detection or combat bugs

    Overall, it is fun and I would recommend it on sale for 5-10 €.    … Expand
  68. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    6
    전투난이도를 높혀본다는 쉬워보이는 일이 사실 얼마나 심하게 게임을 망칠수 있는지 보여줬다. 기술적인 문제로 출시당시 형편없었다는 점에서도 불합격.
  69. Angrytiger
    Feb 16, 2021
    6
    Graphics = 3 of 3
    Story = 1 of 3
    Gameplay = 1 of 3
    Music and Sound = 3 of 3
    Wow factor = 1 of 3
    Total = 9 of 15 or 6 of 10
  70. DantasVGabriel
    Jun 27, 2020
    6
    Foi um jogo ok, sofri com alguns bugs, a história é fraca se tratando de um jogo que se passa em uma das épocas da história mais importante do mundo, colecionáveis sem graça, mas ainda consegui me divertir jogando esse game e a ambientação é a mais linda que já vi na franquia.
  71. hileger
    Nov 9, 2022
    6
    порезанный сюжет но геймплэй паркур отличный плохо не случилось ре инкарнации второй части
  72. Zinaldo
    Jun 10, 2023
    6
    the game story and graphics are great but game play sucks and it has so much bugs
    the game is boring and not enjoyable
  73. DiegoArmando
    Jul 26, 2020
    6
    Good game, as is that my first ac and missions seem very similar for me, but the story is interesting. Approximate two-thirds of the game playing in one breath, but toward to end monotonous game process has bothered.
  74. S3go_F
    Nov 5, 2020
    6
    Este juego esta bien pero no, Es entretenido tiene muy buenos gráficos y esta ambientado en una de las épocas mas interesantes de la historia, pero tiene algo que no me gusta puede que sea la historia, el modo cooperativo o tal vez el protagonista Arno. Y también tiene bugs.
  75. nietzfk
    May 20, 2023
    6
    First of all, I have to say that the final version of the game is technically much better than when it first came out, but there are some crappy things that the game does in a way that cannot be fixed. The main story missions are still bearable, but what are those side-contents! It's not about chasing weed or **** it's bull**** about why we should do it. Okay, you are connecting everythingFirst of all, I have to say that the final version of the game is technically much better than when it first came out, but there are some crappy things that the game does in a way that cannot be fixed. The main story missions are still bearable, but what are those side-contents! It's not about chasing weed or **** it's bull**** about why we should do it. Okay, you are connecting everything to the Animus device, we are in a simulation or something. Come on, we come across missions called 'rift' with this logic, platform-based and beautiful missions, but there are very few of them in the game and they are designed for the main storyline. The conclusion I drew from those missions, I realized that if Ubisoft made linear games rather than open world, they would do much better. Even if it is ridiculous, this game cannot be played without the whistle mechanic. The tools we have are so useless that instead of distracting the enemies, we pull them towards us and we are caught instantly. There is an inventory system, but what are those clothes, our original outfit and the outfit we bought at the end are cool, but the clothes we wear piecemeal are very bad. It's satisfying to just take it for its functions. The period and atmosphere it contains attracts my attention, it reflects this well in the game, but there is a crowd that has no meaning or effect in the gameplay part. The jumping mechanic is actually good, but the character moves so slowly that it can sometimes go astray. They've already fixed this issue significantly in subsequent games. I will say that if you are not interested in Assassin's Creed games, I definitely do not recommend it.… Expand
  76. Umur
    Aug 28, 2023
    6
    With it's bugs it brings the game down but the story is not that bad compared to the other assassin's creed games.
  77. MGamer490
    Jan 9, 2022
    6
    I bought Unity when it first came out and I really wanted to like it, unfortunately the game was plagued with glitches and bugs, and overall it felt like there was a lot of ambition put into the game that either wasn't completed or perfected, had this game been cooked in the oven a little longer, I feel it would've been better. But I never finished the game when I first played, I also wentI bought Unity when it first came out and I really wanted to like it, unfortunately the game was plagued with glitches and bugs, and overall it felt like there was a lot of ambition put into the game that either wasn't completed or perfected, had this game been cooked in the oven a little longer, I feel it would've been better. But I never finished the game when I first played, I also went back several years later and tried again but due to other games, I stopped playing it again. Finally I decided to commit and finish it, I am very much happy I did.

    Story - It isn't really anything mind blowing here. You play as Arno who gets roped up in a murder and is a suspect for it, after landing in prison for a while, he gets involved with someone who introduces him to the Assassin Order and he himself becomes one. The rest of the game is essentially about solving the murder and linking everything together. Not the best AC story but passable. Arno himself is fine, but he lacks charisma once he is an Assassin, prior to this he is a bit of a jokester, something you'd see with Ezio, though his development as an Assassin is entirely different, he sheds all of that and basically becomes what feels to be a shell of someone who obviously has an interest in Elise (childhood friend) but is mostly obsessed with solving the murder that he was accused of committing, he is not a bad Assassin, just not a memorable one.

    Combat & Stealth - Being that this was the first real AC game that was developed primarily for the new generation of consoles (at that time), it had been re-worked with very high ambition, this will branch out to other things in the game besides just gameplay but combat feels very new, you are put into situations where going up against multiple enemies is a genuine challenge at times and you need to either risk the death and fight, or do the smart thing and run. There is a levelling system introduced here so as you upgrade your gear, the more powerful you get, after doing main missions, you will accumulate points to increase your skills which will help also. The combat was fun but I found the stealth to be very hit or miss, most of the time I got caught and whether due to a lack of ability on my part, or just the game not having what I need to get the stealth portions done correctly, that is up to debate, but I did feel I lacked heavily in this area.

    Movement - The climbing mostly felt the same but there is a new feature for descending downward and this was a welcome inclusion and made getting about a bit easier, however there are times where it seems obvious that Arno can make certain leaps upward or downward but it just doesn't happen, or requires several clicks of the same button to make happen. This again felt like a big leap in the right direction, just not executed very well.

    Customization - I loved the different options to upgrade Arno in this game, you are given so many choices to make him feel like your own creation and I really appreciated that. You can change his clothing in pieces which holds individual benefits, you have a wide variety of weapons to choose from from one handed to heavy to guns etc. This was the first AC game to utilize customization to this scale and I applaud them for the inclusion.

    Graphics and Performance - From the first time I played the game to now, there is some improvements but there are bugs present, you will see objects floating in the area, pop in, among other things. The look of the game is incredible though, on PC, this game could have come out this year and be accepted. Paris is gorgeous and so many times I just had to stop and look. Crowds are another thing, there are a lot of NPCs and sure they might not be doing a whole lot, or aren't very well programmed, but it makes the world feel bigger and despite the glitches I mentioned, it is incredible how many can be on the screen at once without a massive drop in performance. I didn't experience it a whole lot but there are some frame rate drops from time to time, but not enough to ruin the experience.

    Multiplayer - This was a big sell for Unity, a huge part of the marketing and I remember playing it when it first came out and it was downright unplayable, frequent bugs, lots of lag and doing certain things just wouldn't work. I have played some multiplayer missions more recently as a duo and a team of four, there is a delay noticeable like killing an enemy, they take a while to drop and you never know if they actually died, there are disconnections, bugs that prevent you from finishing. I recommend trying it out but don't expect much.

    Collectibles - There is a lot of them, I feel too much and should've been dialed back a bit.

    Final Rating - I think AC Unity was hit hard with poor reviews due to how it released, since then I feel some of this has been corrected and runs better, and I hope people give it another chance as it is a fun game, it has it's issues but deep down there is a fun game here.    … Expand
  78. zyllus
    Mar 3, 2022
    6
    This game was supposed to set a new standard for the AC franchise. Cross-play, fluid parkour, cities filled with reactive crowd, beautifully created mansions, and buildings in which you can actually enter but all went in vain and thrown down the drain because of a hasty release. The game is a beautiful masterpiece if you play it now that it has received all the bug fixes. The story is dullThis game was supposed to set a new standard for the AC franchise. Cross-play, fluid parkour, cities filled with reactive crowd, beautifully created mansions, and buildings in which you can actually enter but all went in vain and thrown down the drain because of a hasty release. The game is a beautiful masterpiece if you play it now that it has received all the bug fixes. The story is dull and boring, the romance feels dull, and the side-quests are the same. The time-traveling power of Arno to look into his victim's past is out of the blue and makes no sense. The combat with the phantom blade is a good addition. I recommend playing this game if you like free-running in an open world more than the campaign.… Expand
  79. Nick7000
    Mar 5, 2023
    6
    Невзрачная, серая, абсолютно ничем не запоминающаяся. Тот самый момент, когда нельзя сказать что конкретно плохо, потому что все просто не очень. Начиная именно с этой части серия начала меня расстраивать.
  80. EdWood94
    Sep 4, 2022
    6
    ----------------------------------------------------6=Good(Excellent parkour tho)------------------------------------------------------
  81. PenetratorGod
    Sep 1, 2023
    6
    It's no longer as bad a game as it was when it came out, but still it's not a good game. I need to try this game again in the future. I still haven't played long enough hours.
  82. Miz_Gamer
    Nov 20, 2022
    6
    Graphics 6/10
    Sounds 7/10
    Gameplay 8/10
    Story:6/10
    DLC:7/10
    Open world: 6/10
  83. rAMZA
    Dec 18, 2014
    5
    very good looking game, but it gets realy boring because the game is just in paris so the landscape doesn't change much, this is a disappointment after playing ac3 and black flag. and it runs realy bad
  84. Steve85
    Nov 21, 2014
    5
    I don't know how many lines of code this game has but I can tell it would be technically demanding. The realism of the city and the crowds of people makes this a demanding game on one's hardware. But there is not much point in releasing a game that is barely playable due to poor frame rates. I would love to be able just to wander about old Paris but I have my options turned down so low asI don't know how many lines of code this game has but I can tell it would be technically demanding. The realism of the city and the crowds of people makes this a demanding game on one's hardware. But there is not much point in releasing a game that is barely playable due to poor frame rates. I would love to be able just to wander about old Paris but I have my options turned down so low as to make the place looks rather ordinary.
    Also, I find the button options weird. I guess it has something to do with the port from console but then again maybe this kind of game just doesn't translate well to pc.
    One thing that really gets me is how much of this game is aimed at being online. Have to be online to open some treasure chests,Initiates (whatever they are), EStore. If I wanted online I would have chosen to be online. The single player experience is cluttered by these online options.    … Expand
  85. 117dilushamc
    Nov 11, 2014
    5
    well the performance, is disappointing as the fps is always around 25-29 on my R9 295X2. Because I expect an immortal 60fps on my 4K. Everything else is typical AC. Typical campaign which is quite boring sometimes. But still very decent. And the graphics have barely been improved since Black Flag. But still gorgeous enough. Do not need those ridiculous requirements to play this, as somewell the performance, is disappointing as the fps is always around 25-29 on my R9 295X2. Because I expect an immortal 60fps on my 4K. Everything else is typical AC. Typical campaign which is quite boring sometimes. But still very decent. And the graphics have barely been improved since Black Flag. But still gorgeous enough. Do not need those ridiculous requirements to play this, as some of my friends already playing this on 4 gigs of ram and a decent Gpu. So, overall a very decent game. I was thinking about giving a 7/10. But as that minimum requirements turned out to be a hoax, I decided to reduce 2 more, for the sake of PC gamers! :D… Expand
  86. Pickle
    Nov 17, 2022
    5
    It’s a fun mediocre game, the story is predictable and when its good, it’s because it’s attempting to replicate what past entries from the franchise have done, but the plot, twists, and characters are all servisable.

    The city of france is beautiful despite the time period in which the game takes place in, and the landmarks, the costumes, the people, the weapons, and the different    It’s a fun mediocre game, the story is predictable and when its good, it’s because it’s attempting to replicate what past entries from the franchise have done, but the plot, twists, and characters are all servisable.

    The city of france is beautiful despite the time period in which the game takes place in, and the landmarks, the costumes, the people, the weapons, and the different attires from everyone are recreated in superb detail, it is, even to this day, a gorgeous game to look at.

    The gameplay has changed here from past assassin’s creed games, for starters, you have less control over the combat, locking on is done here automatically but it’s a coin toss whether it would work or not, half of the times Arno will sheath his sword in the middle of a battle if you face some enemies behind you, on the other hand, the difficulty is all over the place, the game is trivial in the main missions in this regard, but in the secondary activities, it’s brutal, and sometimes, hilariously, it emphasizes how poorly balanced the combat can be when you get surrounded by a ridiculous amount of enemies. You can’t counter anymore, instead the finishers that you perform, that are among the best the series have ever seen here, are executed when killing an enemy, you can also do them at times if you happen to reduce the enemies health to a point where their health bar starts flashing, this allows you to perform a finishing blow of sorts by holding the attack button, although sometimes this one works and other times it doesn’t.

    There’s a ton of customization here when it comesw to your weapons and equipment, you can change your attire and clothes to a multitude of different items and this is a great addition, the only complication is that there isn’t any sort of “transmog” system, and the clothing items have specific stats, the only way here to actually enable any sort of transmog is by using “outfits” which are separate from the invidiual clothing items you can equip, and a lot of the times tehir reminiscent of other AC games; still though, the customization is a welcome addition and the attires are really good.

    The platforming or “parkour” system has also received an overhaul, giving you three options on how to play with it this time around, you can climb up, climb down, and free run, a lot of this isn’t explained well, for example, in the first mission of the game you’re vaulting objects by climbing down… This gets exacerbated later on and, ironically, this was the first AC where the parkour system truly gave me problems, at times Arno (the main protagonist) wouldn’t move from a ledge, other times it would just not get a hold of the nearby ledge he had right in front of him, it was a mess for a while…

    Overall the game is fine, it’s serviceable and beautiful to look at, it also runs a lot better and plays a lot better than it used to with most of the bugs and optimization issues squashed, but sadly, still, some remain, and the overall aspect of the game that remains here is one of clunkiness and a lot of unfulfilled ambition, perhaps for the technical limitations of the consoles at the time, or maybe for the lack of time the team had in working for the game, but either way, the game remains a bit of a clunky game at the end of the day.

    If you want to experience it be sure to get it on a sale.    … Expand
  87. Terrier
    Nov 16, 2014
    5
    I only own a laptop since practically i am never at home. I tried to play it and the speed is a joke (about 10-20fps). So, i tried to apply the classic old tricks : reduce resolution = no luck, reduce sound = no luck, reduce quality = no luck. Of course, without counting the bugs here and there.

    And the sad part, it's not the first game (from the 2014) that acts in the same way to    I only own a laptop since practically i am never at home. I tried to play it and the speed is a joke (about 10-20fps). So, i tried to apply the classic old tricks : reduce resolution = no luck, reduce sound = no luck, reduce quality = no luck. Of course, without counting the bugs here and there.

    And the sad part, it's not the first game (from the 2014) that acts in the same way to me. However, i am been able to play (pre-2014) games without any problem and most in full hd.

    So, why i am giving a 5?. Because im clueless if the game is good or bad, right now, the game is unplayable, at least for LAPTOP.

    I don't want to charge and point against any business without evidence but, sheesh, its smells that it's done on purpose! (aka PARITY).    … Expand
  88. yokerclown
    Sep 29, 2019
    5
    With this "horrible optimization", it is killing mainly that, what is so good on other side!

    Shame on you developers! And next time, don't forget to ruin the rest...
  89. indi01
    Nov 12, 2014
    5
    I only played a couple of hours, my thoughts so far:
    The good:
    -The scale of the world, the number of assets, the settings are really impressive. -fights are more challenging. That's a plus. -I like the story and the characters so far. The bad: -like already stated, performance is atrocious. I'm able more or less to play decently with a gtx 970, although I had massive drops in    I only played a couple of hours, my thoughts so far:
    The good:
    -The scale of the world, the number of assets, the settings are really impressive.
    -fights are more challenging. That's a plus.
    -I like the story and the characters so far.

    The bad:
    -like already stated, performance is atrocious. I'm able more or less to play decently with a gtx 970, although I had massive drops in cutscenes. This performance across all systems is really unacceptable.
    -related, bugs are all over the place. It's a disgrace. I lost count of the pop-ins and of the low res textures, I saw my sword hovering on my side, Npcs get regularly stuck somewhere, collision detection often fails especially on buildings. You get the point.
    -The game looks very good, IF you max it and go heavy on AA. Needless to say, it will murder your frame rate.

    This is a great game with lots to offer. Unfortunately in its current state I can't really recommend it. Shame on Ubisoft for releasing a beloved product before it was ready. I can only hope this turns out like Rome total war 2, where after a disastrous release the game saw improvements.    … Expand
  90. SRKNZ
    Mar 9, 2022
    5
    On the upside, beautiful environments that capture the era of French revolution, populated with life and historical characters. Reasonable if not exceptional combat, with a decent if limited upgrade path on gear and weapons. The skill tree is a little more comprehensive and offers some interesting choices, depending on how you approach the game. Do you focus on stealth or are you combatOn the upside, beautiful environments that capture the era of French revolution, populated with life and historical characters. Reasonable if not exceptional combat, with a decent if limited upgrade path on gear and weapons. The skill tree is a little more comprehensive and offers some interesting choices, depending on how you approach the game. Do you focus on stealth or are you combat orientated?

    Now the downside. Janky controls are the titles biggest limiting factor. Parkour, which is a big aspect of this game are clumsy and at times, downright frustrating due to poor controls and poor execution in game design. Simple thing like climbing in windows, can be an exercise in frustration. As are running/pursuit sequences where the character gets "stuck" on objects in his path.

    In short, immersive, promising but ultimately, feels unfinished and lacking in polish.    … Expand
  91. Jach
    Nov 12, 2019
    5
    The optimisation made by Ubisoft is bad. Unisoft didn't optimized the game. Too bad, it seemed like a good game. I can run it at 20 FPS and with too much freezes which render the game unplayable

    Edit : with my new PC, it runs rather good so I'm changing the review a bit
  92. Deroni76
    Nov 11, 2014
    5
    I run every single damn game maxed out at 45-60+ FPS, yet THIS JUNK can't even run at 30 on medium?!
    NO. Just NO. Screw Ubisoft, I am done. How can you take such a cool franchise, with such an awesome story and premise and absolutely MURDER IT?! I hope they've earned a crapton of moneh from Unity and Rogue, because they aren't getting anymore from me.
  93. matt79
    Nov 20, 2014
    5
    I'm one of the lucky few who have no problems with the PC version. Playing on ultra, game is stable. No problems in this department. New combat system - ok, I guess, but nothing special. Paris - looking gorgeous. Plot - give me a break, it is weak as hell. Characters - calling them cliches is too much - I barely remember anyone. Side activities - meh. Mission sctructure - boring. It looksI'm one of the lucky few who have no problems with the PC version. Playing on ultra, game is stable. No problems in this department. New combat system - ok, I guess, but nothing special. Paris - looking gorgeous. Plot - give me a break, it is weak as hell. Characters - calling them cliches is too much - I barely remember anyone. Side activities - meh. Mission sctructure - boring. It looks like engineers did their jobs, but Ubisoft forgot to add writers and gameplay designers to the team. Oh and the game brings nothing new, taking away a lot. And the assassins - are they supposed to just sit underground while a rookie does everything? What is the reason Arno needs them at all?… Expand
  94. jvmcnk
    Nov 20, 2014
    5
    As patch 1.2, it works at 1080p on ultra with a single 970 (oc 1450) +3570k (oc 4.3) +16gb ram fine (+ 30 fps solid). No major glitches nor crashes.
    Top graphics, better controls, cool animations, no more health regen, nice crowd effects.
    But after five sequences is boring as hell. Bonus is 3 over 3 cover kills, jesus what were they thinking. I start this franchise with ac3 then ac4 (I    As patch 1.2, it works at 1080p on ultra with a single 970 (oc 1450) +3570k (oc 4.3) +16gb ram fine (+ 30 fps solid). No major glitches nor crashes.
    Top graphics, better controls, cool animations, no more health regen, nice crowd effects.
    But after five sequences is boring as hell. Bonus is 3 over 3 cover kills, jesus what were they thinking. I start this franchise with ac3 then ac4 (I loved them both, a bit more ac4), then try ac1 (I never finished it quite boring), never try ac2 (didn't bother). And this acu is nearly as boring as ac1.    … Expand
  95. Gawee08
    Dec 20, 2014
    5
    You should buy Assassin's Creed Unity but don't buy it right now, hold off until they fix everything.
    I didn't know they could make optimizing worse than Watch_Dogs but then they release Assassin's Creed Unity on PC in a terrible stage. This game deserves a much higher score but I can see why it's so low, since Ubisoft released it way too early and didn't bother fixing the bugs. The game    You should buy Assassin's Creed Unity but don't buy it right now, hold off until they fix everything.
    I didn't know they could make optimizing worse than Watch_Dogs but then they release Assassin's Creed Unity on PC in a terrible stage. This game deserves a much higher score but I can see why it's so low, since Ubisoft released it way too early and didn't bother fixing the bugs. The game itself is really fun and probably the second best game in the Assassin's Creed franchise but I can't enjoy it when I have stuttering and FPS issues on low settings while I have a good gaming computer!

    Assassin's Creed Unity follows the story of a man named Arno Victor Dorian in the French Revolution . His father was killed at a party when Arno was just a small child in around his 10 year old stage. After that, a man named (Mister) François de la Serre adopts him. Arno played with a girl around his age named Elise and he falls in love with her, even though her father is (Mister) François de la Serre. Arno, in his adult years, is accused of murdering (Mister) François de la Serre and therefore he goes to prison. At prison, he finds out that his father used to be an assassin after meeting a man named Bellic. They escape out of prison in a riot and then Arno decides to join the assassins. Since this is a no spoiler review, that is all I will say.

    Assassin's Creed Unity is a laggy and buggy mess. The game is great but bugs and FPS issues take away from it. Parkouring is the worst we've seen with nonhuman jumps, Arno never wants to go where you want to and it is just incredibly glitchy. Fighting should be good as they removed the counter system, and it is but the lag doesn't let me do it right!

    Stealth in this game is great though, it actually is stealthy unlike any other Assassin's Creed game. I mean litereally why did it take so long for Ubisoft to put in a stealth button? It's really fun and even more fun with friends. The phantom blade is also great as it helps in stealth a lot and just looks cool overall. Can't say anything else about stealth honestly.

    Co-Op in this game is incredibly fun! Even with the bugs and connection issues, I still do actually manage to have fun with my friends, although I do get frustrated sometimes with bugs. The missions are all unique, the heists are.. meh and it's just fun to mess around in open world. I do wish you could play the campaign in co-op because that would be amazing.

    The level design, atmosphere and graphics in this game is the best I've seen in any Assassin's Creed game, it is incredibly immersive and the little details are massive. The art directors really put their heart and soul into this game and it shames me to see that I can't even see it a lot due to me having to run the game at low settings but otherwise, it is amazing and it really makes me feel like I'm France during the revolution period.

    Arno is an amazing character, his humour completely matches my style (Sarcastic), he reminds me of Ezio which can never be a bad thing and he's realistic. Like Ubisoft stated, Arno is not just some grizzled action hero, he's a real person who can get hurt easily and has many emotions which makes him more relatable. Arno's story is about redemption, while Ezio's was about revenge. Arno also is a great assassin as he also thinks very stealthily which is what a true assassin should do, it's even in their brotherhood.

    The story in this game is great, I haven't played it that much therefore I will change this section of my review in later time but from what I've played, it's really good although I don't have a really good hook that makes me want to keep playing it, instead I just want to be playing co-op a lot but the story is great and any Assassin's Creed fan will enjoy it.

    Overall, Assassin's Creed Unity is great! Everything we want in an Assassin's Creed game is right there but we can't enjoy it when Ubisoft keeps releasing it in terrible times where we can't run it well on our gaming rigs! It's a buggy mess. You should really buy Assassin's Creed Unity but not in the current state it is in, wait a few months until they fix this buggy mess of a game. I enjoy Unity but like I said, it's too buggy for me to fully enjoy, it can really be an amazing game.    … Expand
  96. thlp86
    Dec 1, 2014
    5
    Superb Sounds(especially footstep sound), Epic Graphics, Epic Bugs(:P), Desperate combat system, Desperate assassination system, Desperate stealth system, Desperate Story, Desperate synchronization system(Initiates, companion app, club~ blah blah blah)
    You can experience everything in Unity.
    But still Best franchise ever.
  97. Rango007ah
    Dec 15, 2014
    5
    this assassins creed was the worst assassins ever. looks like ubisoft dont want to forgot the assassins creed and farcry. they have no idea to make new game. bad games after bad games
  98. Iddysus
    Jan 5, 2015
    5
    This game was PERFECT! It had great story, great new movement mechanics, awesome assassination animations. It had everything, classy male lead with his sexy step sister. Perfect except for the bugs, the bugs really ruined the immersion. I played pre-patch and good lord, I fell into the world at least 20 times. There was this one time where I double assassinate these two guards and allThis game was PERFECT! It had great story, great new movement mechanics, awesome assassination animations. It had everything, classy male lead with his sexy step sister. Perfect except for the bugs, the bugs really ruined the immersion. I played pre-patch and good lord, I fell into the world at least 20 times. There was this one time where I double assassinate these two guards and all three of us fell into the world. To this is say GG Ubisoft, try harder next time. Rogue was awesome though!… Expand
  99. gorgopatamos
    Jan 30, 2015
    5
    Let's face it - giving this a 0 is unfair while giving 10 is plain unreal. I'm concerned about your mental state, kids. The same applies to you, Ubi. By AC2, you got the formula right. AC-B was, with all its shortcomings, an enjoyable game and an adequate vehicle for dramatic storytelling. Alas, Ubi, you've long since ran out of stories to tell, and your idea of entertainment is every bitLet's face it - giving this a 0 is unfair while giving 10 is plain unreal. I'm concerned about your mental state, kids. The same applies to you, Ubi. By AC2, you got the formula right. AC-B was, with all its shortcomings, an enjoyable game and an adequate vehicle for dramatic storytelling. Alas, Ubi, you've long since ran out of stories to tell, and your idea of entertainment is every bit as vague as the collision detection of your graph engine. Your PC code is horribly optimized, if at all. Your mocap is a century behind average. You got history as your playground and all you can come up with is rehashed content thinly disguised by a new cityscape. The man-hours behind it do not convert that well to creativity, Ubi. You'll always have Paris - now what about a game to make justice to it?

    Seriously now. 10ers, do you really enjoy games that play you instead of letting you play them? ACU does just that. It never gives you any real freedom of movement or choice. You do the one thing it expects you to do... or start over until you get it right. We're mashing buttons so that the creators of this pretty but clumsy idiot of a game can have their amusement. I do not mind your ridiculous Uplay, Ubi, nor your micro-transactions... as long as I feel your commitment to give me some honest-to-god entertainment in return.
    It won't work while your 'quantity equals quality' mindset rules paramount and the console crowd thinks your antics are the new literature. Still, a shame you're not even trying anymore.

    5 out of 10, just because we used to be friends.
    Do not buy this, boys and girls - it contains about as much Paris as Les Miserables and will make you feel like them, too.    … Expand
  100. muzmuz
    May 10, 2017
    5
    A bad idea playing Unity as your first AC game. For a triple A title, Assassin's Creed Unity fall too short from being engaging, in spite of its stunning visuals.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Hyper Magazine
    Feb 9, 2015
    70
    Well at least it's better than ACIII. [Issue#257, p.66]
  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Dec 24, 2014
    73
    Newfound openness of Assassin’s Creed demonstrates just how inadequate its AI really is for a stealth game: pampered nobility usually simply ignores a bloodied body on the dance floor, and guards don’t care much either. At least they’ve learned how to fight: unless you “cheat” with smoke bombs, it’s highly unlikely you’ll survive a melee against a group. [Jan 2015, p.62]
  3. Riot Pixels
    Nov 27, 2014
    67
    As I write this, Assassin’s Creed: Unity is a bugfest, but technical problems, however annoying, can and probably will be fixed. It is not cracks in textures that it is the most worrying thing about Unity, but the cracks in game design and writing.
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