Assassin's Creed

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  • Summary: The first game in the Assassin's Creed franchise is set in 1191 AD, when the Third Crusade was tearing the Holy Land apart. Shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, the Assassins intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict. Players, assuming theThe first game in the Assassin's Creed franchise is set in 1191 AD, when the Third Crusade was tearing the Holy Land apart. Shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, the Assassins intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict. Players, assuming the role of the main character Altair, have the power to throw their immediate environment into chaos and to shape events during this pivotal moment in history. [Ubisoft]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 40
  3. Negative: 1 out of 40
  1. GamesRadar+
    100
    With its riveting story, beautiful visuals and surprisingly lifelike world, Assassin's Creed is an incredibly deep, enjoyable game that kept us addicted from beginning to bizarre end.
  2. GameTrailers
    91
    The first half of Assassin’s Creed is a truly clairvoyant experience. You’ve never played anything like it. The sagacious story, incalculable crowd interaction, and unprecedented freedom to traverse the environment how you choose are landmark moments. Over time, repetition rears its ugly head, combat becomes a necessary routine, and dimwitted foes snatch you out of the third crusade and remind you that you’re playing a game.
  3. Gamer 2.0
    90
    Assassin’s Creed is remarkable in every aspect it performs. From the sprawling city life to the dual-vision storyline, everything blends together to offer one of the most complete and satisfying experiences so far this year.
  4. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    80
    It’s visually wonderful, technologically marvellous and honestly a great deal of fun to play, but as with many other people, we have to seriously question its staying power.
  5. GameDaily
    80
    The in-game combat isn't bad either, if you can accept two things—there's not enough variety to the combat, and the extra effot to sneak around often isn't worth it. The guards can be real idiots, too. Past that, this Assassin cuts deep.
  6. WHAM! Gaming
    75
    This is designed as the first game in a new Ubisoft franchise, and I do hope there’s another. The little miscues can be fixed, the stealth tweaked, and I’d be up for free running through the French Revolution next time.
  7. games(TM)
    40
    It may be a technical marvel, a beautiful game of staggering scope and scale, but its gameplay is narrow, linear and never changes. [Chrismas 2007, p.122]
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  1. Positive: 113 out of 277
  2. Mixed: 123 out of 277
  3. Negative: 41 out of 277
  1. AndrewL
    Oct 24, 2009
    10
    It's funny how this game works. There's no doubt it is tedious, but no game is as much fun in bursts. You can play, love it, and It's funny how this game works. There's no doubt it is tedious, but no game is as much fun in bursts. You can play, love it, and stop. Then in a month you will pick it up again and play, love it, and stop. It's weird how the game does this, but I think our attention spans as humans don't last as long as they should. Running away from guards is so much fun, awesome music plays behind you as you bolt up walls and try to get away from them. It's a must have title and I'm glad its a release title with the PS3 Slim, that way newcomers to the PS3 can get a taste of what next gen games should be. A few years after its release and it still stands above most titles, both graphics and gameplay wise.… Expand
  2. CarlosG.
    Nov 15, 2007
    10
    The controls in this game are very smooth, from accessing horses to fighting to climbing and shuffling around. very pleased indeed! not so The controls in this game are very smooth, from accessing horses to fighting to climbing and shuffling around. very pleased indeed! not so stilted like hitman and thief. also, a very good story to go with the game! 10 out of 10 from me!!… Expand
  4. brockcheese
    Oct 8, 2015
    8
    This game is really unique. The social stealth aspect is great, although the game has very glitchy controls. It's still a very good videoThis game is really unique. The social stealth aspect is great, although the game has very glitchy controls. It's still a very good video game. I like!… Expand
  5. AKthaBeast
    May 19, 2018
    7
    The start of a Juggernaut franchise. Took Prince of Persia, made it an open world and created a compelling story off of it. Only downside toThe start of a Juggernaut franchise. Took Prince of Persia, made it an open world and created a compelling story off of it. Only downside to this game is the repetitive nature of everything.… Expand
  6. theforeveverwar
    Dec 11, 2012
    7
    This was a good game, very neat idea back in the day and loved the setting and story, The first part of the game is the best, it starts offThis was a good game, very neat idea back in the day and loved the setting and story, The first part of the game is the best, it starts off really strong, beautiful game with great animations and art style with a cinematic presentation but that starts falling off really after the first city.… Expand
  7. Lazyyybone
    Apr 19, 2020
    6
    십자군 전쟁 시대의 암울한 상황묘사와 암살단과 템플러 간의 가치 충돌을 중립적으로 그리는 것과 갈등하는 내면심리, 역사적 인물들이 주는 흥미로움 그리고 흥미로운 세계관을 연 스토리(특히 엔딩)은 좋았다. 하지만 후속작들을 먼저하고 비교해서 그런 탓인지,십자군 전쟁 시대의 암울한 상황묘사와 암살단과 템플러 간의 가치 충돌을 중립적으로 그리는 것과 갈등하는 내면심리, 역사적 인물들이 주는 흥미로움 그리고 흥미로운 세계관을 연 스토리(특히 엔딩)은 좋았다. 하지만 후속작들을 먼저하고 비교해서 그런 탓인지, 레벨업과 커스터마이징 요소의 부재, 스토리 중심의 미션의 제한적 오픈월드, 이유없는 깃발 수집, 잠입액션이라 하지만 결국 반격리듬게임의 전투 등은 지루했다. 어쌔신크리드의 역사를 알기 위해 플레이 하고 싶다면 호불호가 갈릴 듯한 느낌이다.… Expand
  8. DilbertD.
    Nov 14, 2007
    0
    This game is overhyped and not worth any cent. Basically its a metal gear Solid/prince of persia clone that shows exactly that publishers This game is overhyped and not worth any cent. Basically its a metal gear Solid/prince of persia clone that shows exactly that publishers these days are afraid of trying something new and innovative. Note worth any minute of playing at all.… Expand

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#26 Best PS3 Game of 2007
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#2 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2007
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#4 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2007