Assassin's Creed Origins: The Hidden Ones

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Cubed3
    Apr 23, 2018
    70
    Assassin's Creed Origins: The Hidden Ones it the ultimate example of more of the same. Honestly, the core gameplay is as good as the full game and, in places, it's even better, with some real highlights. However, with a disappointing new zone design, a lacklustre main story, and nothing new or bold to set it apart, it just feels like filler and occasionally dull, which is a real shame considering how Ubisoft's track record with original and memorable DLC has been.
  2. GameGrin
    Mar 26, 2018
    70
    Since I started this when I was the highest level, the DLC seemed to be rather easy and quick. I enjoyed playing and exploring Sinai, but sadly what with the glitches of Bayek being eaten by a mountain, I will have to give the score lower than I expected.
  3. DarkStation
    Feb 5, 2018
    70
    With its feet firmly planted in Assassin’s Creed Origins’ new open world direction, The Hidden Ones should satiate those in need of traversing more geographically interesting locations, completing quests, looting tombs, hunting down bandits, and going after those bloody Romans. More of the same all around, so your mileage of enjoyment may vary.
  5. Gamer.nl
    Feb 5, 2018
    70
    The first big dlc for Assassin’s Creed Origins is more of the same. It is okay, but simply not very surprising.
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  6. Push Square
    Jan 25, 2018
    70
    Assassin's Creed Origins: The Hidden Ones is a rock solid expansion to a great game. It doesn't try to surprise or break the mould, but that's fine when the core gameplay remains this strong. For fans of Origins this is a no-brainer -- the story successfully builds upon the existing narrative, and there are some really enjoyable missions to sink your hidden blade into.
  7. Eurogamer Italy
    Jan 25, 2018
    70
    Quotation forthcoming.
  8. Gameblog.fr
    Feb 9, 2018
    60
    Assassin's Creed Origins' first DLC offers nothing new to anyone who finished the main game: with its artificial difficulty and its mandatory leveling, The Hidden Ones only takes advantage of its magnificent background to please the eye, even if you may encounter more bugs in a few hours of gameplay than in the entire series itself.
  9. USgamer
    Jan 26, 2018
    60
    If you wanted something vastly different, like Assassin's Creed III's The Tyranny of King Washington or Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag's Freedom Cry, it looks like you'll be waiting until March and the release of The Curse of the Pharaohs.
  10. GRYOnline.pl
    Jan 29, 2018
    55
    Hardcore fans of the series will probably not be discouraged by all the flaws (bugs and glitches, weak and not very exciting storyline) and they'll buy this DLC regardless. But it's necessary to point out all these shortcomings simply because Ubisoft can do so much better. The DLCs to Assassin's Creed games were never superb, but Origins really is a good game that deserves solid expansions - and The Hidden Ones is unfortunately not one of them.

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 118 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 118
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 118
  3. Negative: 21 out of 118
  1. SidAdi1409
    Jan 23, 2018
    9
    this expansion was actually very good -nothing mind blowing but worth the price(ITS LIKE 8 POUNDS) . We have a whole new region to explorethis expansion was actually very good -nothing mind blowing but worth the price(ITS LIKE 8 POUNDS) . We have a whole new region to explore with really detailed side quests . the story is about 3 hours long . It would take about 8-9 hours for completionists. Overall this expansion is something that i would highly recommend,
    (I GOT TO PLAY THIS EXPANSION BECAUSE OF THE XBOX ONE GLITCH)    … Full Review »
  2. lager96
    Jan 30, 2018
    8
    This is a worthy expansion to Assassin's Creed: Origins. There are some improvements upon concepts that were in the base game. Things such asThis is a worthy expansion to Assassin's Creed: Origins. There are some improvements upon concepts that were in the base game. Things such as the assassinations themselves are far more entertaining and much more open. Unlike in the base game, you need to find and kill your target in an open area (like a fort) which you can tackle in anyway you want. You can sneak your way around the fort and stealth kill your target or you can run into the fort and kill everything you see. It's all about freedom of choice, which is something the base game didn't handle very well (in terms of the main assassination targets). While the main story is only 3-4 hours, it is much more streamlined and does not drag like the base game story. The characters are still great and this expansion adds more depth to them. The side quests are much improved as well. The Hidden Ones goes for quality or quantity. Each side quest is unique and memorable. Gone are the dozens of side quests were you save someone from a camp and return him/her to safety. With a $10 price tag, this is definitely worth it, especially if you are a fan of Assassin's Creed: Origins.… Full Review »
  3. tbouniverse
    Jan 27, 2018
    9
    For an expansion priced at $10, you're getting quite a deal. I spent 6.5 hours to complete the main quest and side quests considering my gearFor an expansion priced at $10, you're getting quite a deal. I spent 6.5 hours to complete the main quest and side quests considering my gear was already top end. It is set after the original game and definitely worth playing if you enjoyed it.… Full Review »
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