Assassin's Creed Liberation HD

1. sp123

   Jan 18, 2014

   10

   Most reviewers are treating this game as it should have been a sequel to the amazing black flag, like it should have gone beyond the scope ofMost reviewers are treating this game as it should have been a sequel to the amazing black flag, like it should have gone beyond the scope of Assassins Creed. What he keeps forgetting is that ITS A BLOODY REMAKE. Its not supposed to do anything different except fix the bugs and improve the visuals which this game did. I will admit, the vita version was no very good. But this game has improved on it in so many ways. The vita version had hundreds of bugs and glitches from broken trophies to even one broken mission I encountered. In this game, they were no where to found. The ONLY glitch that they hadn't taken out(which really annoys me for some reason) is the butter knife glitch where Aveline looks like shes holding a butter knife the wrong way when she does double counters with her machete. Everything else is fine. While the story has plot holes, their mission wasn't to add more to the main story! And they even helped out the player by reminding them what was going on from time to time in an un-interruptive way. There are literally 2-3 tailing missions. And you don't get detected right away, they give you a good amount of time (at least 20 seconds) to hide. The missions in this game have a good pace to them but there are some plot holes that leave you wondering. The combat system is the same as AC3 and AC4 except the sound doesn't glitch off all the time like in the latter. It has all new amazing sword moves as well, only the machete moves are copied from connor. This game has also brought back stealth, which is the strength of the AC series.
   
   The slave and lady personas have also been improved as they have new mechanics that help you blend in plain sight. I think they should have implemented them more in your efforts of releasing slaves (lady pays for their release, slave sneaks in and releases them, assassin fights slavers etc..) but there are moments in the game when you do this!
   
   The checkpoints are also spread out in a moderate way as well. They aren't great, but they definitely aren't horrible. I honestly think it deserves at least an 8.5 for:
   +Amazing protagonist
   +improved combat
   +Improved graphics
   +Improved mechanics for the personas
   +improved tailing
   +A variety of new soldiers from the vita version that provide more of a challenge when fighting
   +Sound is VERY much improved
   -no new ways to use personas to liberate slaves besides hiding in plain sight
   -some boring side missions
   -Graphics aren't up to par with AC4, though they are on par with AC3
   -plot holes
   -Some bad voice acting
   I strongly recommend you get this game. I think this game will be worth your while. I loved this game.… Expand

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2. SuperkenGaming

   Aug 2, 2015

   9

   Assassin’s Creed Liberation
   Underrated greatness.
   I didn’t expect much going into Liberation, this game originally came out on vita so IAssassin’s Creed Liberation
   Underrated greatness.
   I didn’t expect much going into Liberation, this game originally came out on vita so I expected a small handheld game with very linear and cheap gameplay, but this isn’t what I got at all.
   Assassin’s Creed Liberation is a full-fledged Assassin’s Creed game
   But at the same time is probably the most video gamey game in the series
   This is the first time since Assassins Creed 3 where I didn’t rely on the story alone to drag me through to the end
   This game was in development at the same time as assassins creed 3 so this hd remake reminds you of the great things assassins creed has lost over the past 3 years
   Combat is swift and satisfying, nearly identical to that of Assassins creed 3
   Missions are actually fun, greatly varied, and mix in environmental stealth, social stealth, and combat beautifully.
   I really wasn’t expecting such fleshed out missions.
   There are of course a handful of cinematic style missions like Assassins Creed 3 introduced, but still there are great infiltration and social stealth AC2 style missions and tons of ac 1 style assassination missions to an extent.
   I say to an extent because while every assassination mission is built up, this was originally a hand held game, the missions are still pretty linear, but nowhere near as linear as black flag for example felt.
   Liberation tries to add a new mechanic to social stealth with its personas system
   You switch back and forth between assassin who’s notoriety rises the quickest, but has the most weapons at its disposal, slave persona that allows you to blend into workers and slave areas and a lady persona who’s notoriety increases much more slowly and allows you to bribe and charm guards to take them away from post
   Each persona also has their own set of side missions such as contracts and investigations and their own collectibles.
   Collectibles do unlock clothing items, but these items don’t do anything but look nice.
   It would’ve been cool if they actually added perks.
   You can also buy clothing and weapons, and you can use a trade system to buy and sell goods for profit to ensure you always have enough cash for what you need.
   Where I did however find disappointment is in the story and locations.
   There are 3 main locations in liberations and sadly these locations are very small
   As an original handheld game, understandably cities aren’t really the star of the show, if you’re buying liberation, you’re buying it more so for its story which honestly isn’t really that great
   The story is mildly interesting from an outside perspective, but nothing that leaves you craving more, the story content seems very filler in terms of pertaining to the AC universe
   Theres always atleast one thing that happens in an Assassins Creed game that makes me stop and think,
   I unfortunately didn’t experience this in my time with Liberation.
   And despite the smaller maps, newer additions such as fast travel not being here is massively annoying.
   While this may not be the greatest Assassin’s Creed game, this is still a great overall game that features many aspects that the games are now missing and introduce some features that you might recognize from a certain pirate game.
   If you’re a fan of the series, Assassins Creed Liberation is definitely worth your time to play through
   
   For what it is
   
   Action Adventure Stealth Game:
   8.5/10
   
   Overall:
   8.5/10… Expand

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4. BatFat09

   Feb 4, 2014

   7

   Meh... Not really a full game, but it is still Assassin's Creed and still fun. I wouldn't look for a whole AC experience, but you should beMeh... Not really a full game, but it is still Assassin's Creed and still fun. I wouldn't look for a whole AC experience, but you should be content with your purchase if you are a fan!… Expand

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5. AwkwardTurtle42

   Jun 19, 2014

   6

   Not bad but Liberation is a "companion game" to Assassin's Creed III and it shows. Aveline's story is interesting enough but it sort of feltNot bad but Liberation is a "companion game" to Assassin's Creed III and it shows. Aveline's story is interesting enough but it sort of felt like I had been dropped into the middle of it rather than the start without much explanation. The graphics are a step down from Assassin's Creed III and seem oddly fuzzy in places but I guess that's to be expected from a former PS Vita game.
   
   I can't help but think Liberation would have been better as a main entry in the series. It feels restricted in some ways and had potential that it couldn't quite reach in a handheld spin-off.… Expand

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6. BaronMonaco

   Jul 13, 2015

   6

   This Assassin's Creed game is obviously smaller than the others episodes on console as it as originally a PS Vita game, and I do not blame itThis Assassin's Creed game is obviously smaller than the others episodes on console as it as originally a PS Vita game, and I do not blame it for that at all. But first when you port a game, even if the graphics are slightly better and worthy of a PS3, for god sake correct the glitches ! (lot of visual tearing, and bugged animation), that's the first reason I didn't enjoy this game.
   
   Gameplay wise this game is almost like every other AC with more or less boring side activities, easy but stylish climbing and swordfights, too easy infiltration sequences ( it's really a casual game) except for "persona" system which was pretty cool (different disguises with different abilities) and the size of the map, here divided in levels and pretty small, it's normal considering it was a portable title, but it has to be said if you're looking for a full AC experience. It's not the best gameplay of the year but still entertaining and with enough content to play at least 12 hours.
   
   But the big throwback of the game is its story, AC story was pretty generic since Brotherhood, but in Liberation it's simply stupid, and a waste on the subject of slavery (Freedom Cry is better on it) and Louisiana "owner", and like if it wasn't enough the actors are awful (especially Avelina), I considered mute them during the cinematics (I should probably look for their names to find out how in hell they ever made it in a big game like Assassin's Creed). Therefore with a so bad story and characters there is absolutely no commitment in the game and you get to the ending without any emotions at all.
   
   Clearly the worst game of the franchise I played at the moment (considering we're in july 2015, I still have to go through Rogue, Unity and Chronicles), advisable only to true AC fans who need their AC fix between two games.… Expand

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7. piuscorvus

   Sep 4, 2020

   6

   Liberation deliveres thin story, poor acting but it is fun to play for the most part.

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8. doomfist229

   Aug 17, 2018

   0

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