Assassin's Creed Origins

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7.3

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  1. Kamamura
    Oct 27, 2017
    5
    Don't believe the corrupt reviewers who are in the publisher's pocket. While the game is beautiful to look at, everything about it screams low quality and rushed development. If you compare the beginning to the majestic and slow introduction of the AC 3, for example, this falls way short. Enemy AI is weak, and there is tons of bugs literally everywhere, characters stuck in animation loops,Don't believe the corrupt reviewers who are in the publisher's pocket. While the game is beautiful to look at, everything about it screams low quality and rushed development. If you compare the beginning to the majestic and slow introduction of the AC 3, for example, this falls way short. Enemy AI is weak, and there is tons of bugs literally everywhere, characters stuck in animation loops, combat animations skipping erratically, and the eagle does not feel like a bird at all, but like some strange hovercraft/drone. I appreciate the attempt to innovate the combat, but this cake needed way more time in the oven.… Expand
  2. RichRob12
    Oct 27, 2017
    5
    This game feels like Far Cry and Assassin's Creed had a baby, but instead of being a cute baby its a baby only a mother could love. It doesnt even feel like an Assassin's Creed game to me. Ill hold off judgment of anything but mixed for now but i got disappointed real quick
  3. BranCoGaming
    Oct 27, 2017
    5
    Worst AC I every played absolutely not historical, fighting system is crap...5/10

    Ubi after EA is another world's destroyer...
    .......................
  4. JasonBaureBond
    Oct 27, 2017
    7
    Grafics and world looks really good. Combat is Ok but it could be better, Cutscenes could be better they look old and hidden blade is no use anmore...
  5. Princejojo
    Jul 12, 2019
    5
    Very mediocre. Not good. Not bad. Gameplay isnt fun. Controls are not intuitive. Its just a game with no passion or much thought placed into it. Even very tacted on RPG elements. I rather they stuck to their older routine at what they were good at than forcing this upon us
  6. phoeniix23
    Jun 20, 2018
    6
    At the end of the game, I'm thinking, "WHO THE EFF IS FLAVIUS?!".

    This game is NOT anything like The Witcher 3. The sidequests in AC Origins are uninspired, ending up in generic fetch or kill quests, with zero choice and consequence. There are no branching dialog with multiple narrative options. Side quests and main quests are all linear. Based on what it marketed itself to be (saying    At the end of the game, I'm thinking, "WHO THE EFF IS FLAVIUS?!".

    This game is NOT anything like The Witcher 3. The sidequests in AC Origins are uninspired, ending up in generic fetch or kill quests, with zero choice and consequence. There are no branching dialog with multiple narrative options. Side quests and main quests are all linear. Based on what it marketed itself to be (saying how Witcher 3 was their inspiration), I was expecting a deep RPG to revolutionize the AC series, but there's no roleplaying at all. Bayek is very stiff and wooden, and poorly written. I don't feel connected to him as I was with Lincoln Clay from Mafia 3 who was also on a revenge mission. This, I surmised, is mainly due to the poor writing and disjointed pace of the narrative as a whole. It feels like they're trying to squeeze in so many things all at once. Also, if you've watched shows like HBO's Rome, or Spartacus or have any knowledge of ancient history, the main plot is so predictable. For me, the mark of a good game is if I never want it to end. With Origins however, I kept checking my playtime when I boot up the game and was just going through the motions and just waiting for the credits to roll. I gave my best to try to get invested in the sidequests but there are no memorable characters at all! All the best RPGs I've ever played had great companions and sidequests that add to those relationships. Games like Dragon Age, Witcher, Mass Effect, Elder Scrolls, are ao good, they extend my interest beyond the games into books, comics, youtube lore videos etc. Heck even the non-RPG linear action games like Uncharted, Last of Us, Tomb Raider had me connect with the main protagonist. Overall, I would say that the plot in Origins is a major disappointment.

    As an RPG, it fails. Having hundreds of loot and different weapons does not make a RPG. The loot system is more similar to Destiny/Diablo/Borderlands. It's very stats based. Armor is purely cosmetic in Origins. I ended up using the same armor and weapons that can e upgraded to current level for the whole game.

    Combat is boring button mashing. Charge your heavy attack, dodge and whack. That's the only thing I do for the whole game including bosses, with the occasional use of bow and arrow. Nothing like Bloodborne or even Witcher 3, whose combat I've read from other reviews were supposed to be it's weak point but I found enjoyable due to it's variety of stances and magic use. You can roleplay as a fire/force/shield/traps swordsman and change your playstyle. Not here in Origins.

    Stealth is a joke here. If you enjoy stealth games like MGSV, Alien Isolation, Deus Ex, Dishonored, even Ubisoft's own Wildlands, stealth in Origins is so unsatisfying and not immersive. Mainly due to the eagle mechanics which allows you to see through walls once the enemies are tagged. If you try to play without using the eagle, Bayek's weird movements and inability to go prone resulted in me being detected so many times. I love stealth games, but playing stealth here is unsatisfying.

    The major positive about this game is it's graphics and world design. Egypt feels authentic. The desert and pyramids blew me away, although I was pretty disappointed with the trees in this game, they were very low quality. The water though is bordering on next gen lol.

    I had high hopes for Origins because Ghost Recon Wildlands put my faith back in Ubi after enjoying AC1&2 and then feeling jaded with the yearly release and recycling of their game systems. I guess Wildlands was just an anomaly. Ubi to me is still a good publisher, but not a legendary one.    … Expand
  7. Juras
    Apr 14, 2018
    6
    I excepted something much better, based on reviews, than i finally got. Its still same open boring world, only difference to previous titles i have to grind levels, because more than four difference to enemies make them almost immortal. Almost every quest, no matter main story or sub story is like "bla bla bla" my son/daughter/father/mother got arrested by bad soldiers, go to fort,I excepted something much better, based on reviews, than i finally got. Its still same open boring world, only difference to previous titles i have to grind levels, because more than four difference to enemies make them almost immortal. Almost every quest, no matter main story or sub story is like "bla bla bla" my son/daughter/father/mother got arrested by bad soldiers, go to fort, slaughter them all and free him/her.
    Positive aspect is graphic, all those ancient views, pyramids, cities, temples, sculptures and probably best water ingame.
    And one more thing, very negative, shop that offering weapons, craft materials, skillpoints and hidden places guides fo REAL MONEY.
    Summary, nice to watch, bad to play. My advice-rent or buy cheap used copy and explore tour mode.    … Expand
  8. Zmetekk
    Apr 21, 2018
    7
    Game with life like graphic, huge and varied open world, improved and engaging battle system and all other things I missed in this franchise...and yet after few hours I felt like I tried everything that the game has to offer and now I see that I really did. Game with lots of quests and activities, using like 5 types of schemes over and over again. Main quests are same as side quests, onlyGame with life like graphic, huge and varied open world, improved and engaging battle system and all other things I missed in this franchise...and yet after few hours I felt like I tried everything that the game has to offer and now I see that I really did. Game with lots of quests and activities, using like 5 types of schemes over and over again. Main quests are same as side quests, only with cut-scenes. And those differences between important and routine was for me the reason I liked assassins creed, there were repetitive side missions, but when main quest came, I felt it and wanted to do best for hero sakes, not in this case. Even without knowing the franchise I believe the game just feel like colourful puzzles put together with duck tape. Despite unattractive activities I found battle system really interesting but sadly after a while boring and skills not important for survival.

    Those are my only complains, sadly huge ones. Game as whole feels "Meh" and even beautiful graphic and fascinating locations cant change the fact, I completed this game taking short-cutes so I could move it from Unfinished to Forget-ably Finished    … Expand
  9. borgiabull627
    Jan 27, 2018
    7
    I played every assassins creed except rogue, this is the only assassin's creed that i wanted to end sooner rather than later. i was at around level 27 when it started getting tedious for me. too much dialogues in side quests blah blah blah, save my sister here, my brother is held captive at a different bandit site, the mastermind is in another area, go back to quest giver to finish quest.I played every assassins creed except rogue, this is the only assassin's creed that i wanted to end sooner rather than later. i was at around level 27 when it started getting tedious for me. too much dialogues in side quests blah blah blah, save my sister here, my brother is held captive at a different bandit site, the mastermind is in another area, go back to quest giver to finish quest. repeat. wish i cared about them but i didnt. only character/side quest that was interesting was shadya's. even main quests feels like side quests. something must be definitely wrong if i cant wait for the game to end.
    * i also wish he didnt shave his beard. looked way cooler,    … Expand
  10. Alsethe2nd
    Aug 20, 2018
    5
    Although this is in my opinion the best Assassins creed game in terms of gameplay and graphics, the game as a whole really falls short and stops being interesting pretty quickly. This is mainly due too the levelling system which although helpful does limit the players ability to free roam until they are around level 30 unless, you enjoy a challenge as most of the animals you will find canAlthough this is in my opinion the best Assassins creed game in terms of gameplay and graphics, the game as a whole really falls short and stops being interesting pretty quickly. This is mainly due too the levelling system which although helpful does limit the players ability to free roam until they are around level 30 unless, you enjoy a challenge as most of the animals you will find can instantly kill you until you are at least level 11. The game has interesting music and great visuals, but that is pretty much it, some of the game can be really fun and there are great moments. If you are planning to get this game don't unless you believe you can stick out the boring grind of levelling up because once you are high enough level the game gets better as you can go anywhere you want and do anything you want with out death hanging over you shoulder constantly. However as the game only gets going towards the end the fun parts are over quickly. I don't recommend this game it will retire on your shelf far quicker than you think.… Expand
  11. ErnestoHoro
    Nov 20, 2018
    5
    Disclaimer: This is a quick and dirty little text, with no aspiration to achieve linguistic eloquence - I was disappointed and just want to share my impression of the game.
    A long time ago, I was playing Assassin's Creed 1 for a couple of hours and Black Flag for a couple of more hours, but faded off from both due to boredom. After all this positive reviews, stating that this is kind of a    Disclaimer: This is a quick and dirty little text, with no aspiration to achieve linguistic eloquence - I was disappointed and just want to share my impression of the game.
    A long time ago, I was playing Assassin's Creed 1 for a couple of hours and Black Flag for a couple of more hours, but faded off from both due to boredom. After all this positive reviews, stating that this is kind of a refresh to the series, I thought I'd give it another try - maybe there is some joy in it - like I had with 150 hours in Witcher 3 or 70 hours with Horizon. But sadly: No, not - at - all. If you're like me and never got warm with the Ubisoft open worlds (the only game I have finished was Far Cry 3): This game has no different feeling to it than the others. In a nutshell:
    >> great graphics, although less detail work in comparison to other open world games
    >> awful storytelling
    >> bad character development and introduction (a grown man behaving like a 15 year old greenhorn)
    >> clunky and boring combat system
    >> lacking content in comparison to the size of the world
    >> no authentic feeling of ancient Egypt
    >> bugs
    >> Ubisoft-Club ingame promo

    So, in conclusio: I will not finish the game too soon or maybe not at all. It is still entertaining for maybe 1-2 hours per week, but after 12 hours in the game nothing interesting happened and (I'm sorry) I can't even deal with this evil face old kid main character.    … Expand
  12. MaximumD
    Dec 26, 2017
    6
    It's a good game. Solid graphics and environments that are always an AC staple. While it's a step in the right direction I think they took 2 steps back with the implementation of the RPG/ Micro-Transaction elements. This is essientially AC: The Skyrim version. You are forced to skip elements of the game because you're character is too weak to tackle said temple or fort. Where as the oldIt's a good game. Solid graphics and environments that are always an AC staple. While it's a step in the right direction I think they took 2 steps back with the implementation of the RPG/ Micro-Transaction elements. This is essientially AC: The Skyrim version. You are forced to skip elements of the game because you're character is too weak to tackle said temple or fort. Where as the old games made you more powerful through acquiring upgrades to equipment but never impeded your progress, here you become stronger simply by collecting XP and anything above your own level is instant death. So simply playing the game using stealth and action is not enough in the new and improved AC. Come across a foe with a read skull of death icon above their head and you better run. It makes no sense whatsoever. I cleared out a temple in an area that had bandits at my level. Not far away I discovered another fort with the same exact generic bandits but you can't stealth kill them for the arbitrary reason that they are at too high a level. Instead they reverse the move and then proceed to one hit insta kill you while your attacks do nothing. Why? Because this generic "Bandit Leader" is level 20 but his twin brother you just killed not far away was only level 5. LOL! I say a knife or an arrow to the head should pretty much be an instant takedown. Enemies should be harder because they have better protection like say helmets to protect from arrows and they are better at detecting you as you sneak.

    Everything has a level, including equipment, but you can't equip something that is too much higher than you're own level. Confusing? Yes, that spear looks exactly like the one you have equipped, but you can't use it because it's level 10, and you are only level 5 for instance. It's just dumb and does not fit the rest of the gameplay aspects of AC. You have a huge world to explore but are restricted to only interacting with enemies who are equal or of lesser class than you. It makes the game world completely disjointed as you'll discover cool things and then have to pass up exploring because the enemies are twice your strength or the quest level is twice your level. It turns the whole game into an unnecessary grind.

    Oh and the upgrade grind is here as well which at this point is a ubisoft staple of gameplay. You'll need x amount of leather and y amount of copper to craft z upgrade. It's a never ending push to collect materials for tiny increments of improvement to your gear. What a slog.

    On top of that, combat is just not very good but at least the stealth is as good as previous AC games. It's hard to give a bad score to this game because it really is entertaining as long as you follow the beaten path and the Egyptian landscape looks fantastic. The Pyramids tower in the distance and climbing around feels great. The story is also ok I guess. It's a shame they decided to lock everything behind a completely unnecessary grind wall that you can speed up with extra money. That's right, you can buy boosts all day and you'll be level 40 in about 5 minutes and have all legend gear. Just spend another 50 bucks and the you're faced with zero gameplay restrictions since you're at the top level. The game even sends you messages while you're playing that a quick xp boost is just a click away. It's just awful what micro-transactions have done to gaming in general. This game suffers in that regard as is evident by the disjointed leveling system which serves only one purpose: impede your progress. Shame, but ultimately still a solid game once you reach a respectable xp level.    … Expand
  13. McEmow
    Nov 8, 2017
    7
    I can Understand why there are many negative reviews for this game. I mean it has microtransactions in a single player game.

    I must admit... I'm having fun with this game. Huge open world with a lot of RPG elements. I am a sucker for these kind of games. A lot of (good) elements taken straight from The Witcher 3. This game has more END-game content than Destiny 2. Overall a very nice    I can Understand why there are many negative reviews for this game. I mean it has microtransactions in a single player game.

    I must admit... I'm having fun with this game. Huge open world with a lot of RPG elements. I am a sucker for these kind of games. A lot of (good) elements taken straight from The Witcher 3. This game has more END-game content than Destiny 2.

    Overall a very nice game. Normally i would score this a 7/10. But with those micro-transactions i will give it a 6/10.    … Expand
  14. LouieColes
    Nov 7, 2019
    6
    It’s a shame at how bland and repetitive AC Origins is. The main quest is slow and boring. It’s gotten to the point where I’m wearing Altair’s outfit just for that little bit of nostalgia. Almost all the side missions are exactly the same. It varies from killing an evil tax man to fetch a papyrus for someone so lazy to carry some dead bodies. Rinse and repeat really. I’ve recently got backIt’s a shame at how bland and repetitive AC Origins is. The main quest is slow and boring. It’s gotten to the point where I’m wearing Altair’s outfit just for that little bit of nostalgia. Almost all the side missions are exactly the same. It varies from killing an evil tax man to fetch a papyrus for someone so lazy to carry some dead bodies. Rinse and repeat really. I’ve recently got back into AC to try and finish them all because I love the original games. But it’s sad how bored I’ve become. As Albert Einstein said insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results and that’s what AC has become. Developing the same game year in and year out with some cosmetic tweaks and a few admittedly decent unlockables.… Expand
  15. Ben_ben
    Mar 26, 2021
    7
    Have played assassin series more than ten years. It becomes my routine. pro: splendid spectacular world. con: boring repeated mission
  16. Jenne
    Nov 14, 2017
    6
    Guys I'm being serious - my biggest problem with ACO is...there's just nothing to do in this damn game. Listen, they've removed the optional challenges (my favourite feature of AC games), ALL collectibles, most side activities like optional assassinations and things like improving your hamlet in AC3 or playing with your fleet in AC4. And they have replaced it with....nothing. I guessGuys I'm being serious - my biggest problem with ACO is...there's just nothing to do in this damn game. Listen, they've removed the optional challenges (my favourite feature of AC games), ALL collectibles, most side activities like optional assassinations and things like improving your hamlet in AC3 or playing with your fleet in AC4. And they have replaced it with....nothing. I guess people were fed up with collectibles and side activities but when you remove it all and replace it with nothing....it's boring. It really is.

    ACO is flashy and beautiful and pulls you in for a few hours but then you'll realize you're doing just two things all over again - side quests and looting lairs (animal nests, forts, villas etc.) Over and over again. There isn't anything else to do. All the interesting set pieces and closed assassination areas like in Syndicate are gone too.

    Sure there are oodles of side quests but they are usually about "go to X, talk to Y, kill ABC and bring back the stolen stuff". Plus the story is not very exciting, the beginnings of the Assassins are kindda humdrum. And the characters are boring too. Bayek is grouchy and uncharismatic and Aya is smart and strong but also about as warm and likeable as a granite block. The villains are just one big grey blob and the villain alpha dog looks like a beta neckbeard. There's nothing quirky or interesting or distinctive in the characters or the writing, it's all just one big, smooth and featureless mass product.

    I know most people don't like the modern storyline about gods but at least it made the game unique. I've always thought the problem with the things people got fed up with over the 10 or so games - the optional challenges, the collectibles, the side activities, the modern storyline - was not that they were there but that they were half heartedly implemented. In ACO instead of improving them Ubisoft simply took them away.

    I had a blast in the first 10 hours, then lost all interest. I just rushed the end. I never thought I'll say it but ACO is probably the most boring AC game since the first one, despite the attractive setting and potential for the metastory. Even AC3 was more interesting, at least there was Haytham. In it's boringness and staleness ACO is on par with Revelations. Looking back at it I feel like going back to Black Flag or even Syndicate. I actually liked Syndicate. Sigh.

    Positives? The combat is fine, certainly more engaging then in previous games (although I liked the Syndicate combat too). And the world is beautiful and just gigantic. Too bad they haven't filled it up with much.    … Expand
  17. rmbmacko
    May 7, 2018
    7
    So big and beautiful game. Had a few good moments in the playthrough, but the game quickly becomes boring and repetitive. In the begininng I followed the story, but as it is so insignificant i skipped every scene later. I liked the stealth parts and the combat, the world is so detailed, yet so empty and soulless. I hope they make a new Splinter Cell game and let AC rest for a while.So big and beautiful game. Had a few good moments in the playthrough, but the game quickly becomes boring and repetitive. In the begininng I followed the story, but as it is so insignificant i skipped every scene later. I liked the stealth parts and the combat, the world is so detailed, yet so empty and soulless. I hope they make a new Splinter Cell game and let AC rest for a while.

    Ratings:
    Gameplay 6/10
    Atmosphere 8/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Sounds 6/10
    Story 1/10    … Expand
  18. Strop77
    Dec 15, 2017
    5
    MICRO TRANSACTIONS spoil what would have been a contender for my personal top 5 games of 2017.
    I think paying £45 for a game should include ALL the costumes, weapons and steeds as part of the game and let us unlock them by completing specific tasks/trophies/missions and NOT by taking our credit card numbers. If the developers want to make more money then charge for “time savers”    MICRO TRANSACTIONS spoil what would have been a contender for my personal top 5 games of 2017.
    I think paying £45 for a game should include ALL the costumes, weapons and steeds as part of the game and let us unlock them by completing specific tasks/trophies/missions and NOT by taking our credit card numbers. If the developers want to make more money then charge for “time savers”

    GRAPHICS 10/10 (seriously the best I’ve seen in any RPG, ever! Cannot emphasise enough how visually stunning it is in 4K)
    GAMEPLAY 9/10
    ENTERTAINMENT 10/10
    VALUE FOR MONEY -1000000000/10 (for the full ‘experience’ you have to pay at least double what paid for the game)    … Expand
  19. Goo4you
    Dec 7, 2017
    5
    It took Ubisoft 2 years to produce Origins. And, what did we get?

    A super polished equivalent to watching paint dry. In truth, Origins is everything they were told they needed to do (fix the bugs, make the Animus experience clean, GRAPHICS!!) and the rest of the package be dammed. The Ubisoft staples are all here; game mechanics found in other IP's they own are here, as are most    It took Ubisoft 2 years to produce Origins. And, what did we get?

    A super polished equivalent to watching paint dry.

    In truth, Origins is everything they were told they needed to do (fix the bugs, make the Animus experience clean, GRAPHICS!!) and the rest of the package be dammed. The Ubisoft staples are all here; game mechanics found in other IP's they own are here, as are most other assets from older AC games as well as new ones found in For Honor for example (combat feels like a tone down version of it). Then there are the same tired tropes from older AC games like collecting things, opening up the map, going to areas marked with something (for example they now are a ?) for minor benefits, helping wooden NPC's do a trivial thing and finally a Main mission system that leads to a abandoned narrative they only have here because had they cut the Meta-narrative (like you lot all want for some reason) they legitimately couldn't continue calling it Assassin's Creed anymore. Maybe "Microtransaction Virtual Reality Simulator Game" would be apropos.

    And for those claiming Ubisoft took a good long time to develop this, I got news for you: They had this done last year. Complete and ready to ship in the tried and true process they have had for nearly the entirety of this franchise. You had an Assassin's Creed title last year; it was the movie, and this game literally takes place right after the events of the movie. So if you think they were taking their time to make an amazing game that rights the wrongs of the last few titles...I have this bridge in Brooklyn to sell you...

    The game is nice to look at, Nearly Horizon Zero Dawn levels of beauty, what is missing is an engrossing narrative; either in the animus or outside of it. On 4K with the now implemented HDR support makes it even better, but looks are not everything.

    As a long time fan of this series (like i'd suspect most here are), I have to question why I bought this? Is it out of loyalty to the series? Is it hope that they will get back to what actually matters to this series: the meta plot and a rational outcome? I don't think they will now. They have milked this narrative since AC3 and it doesn't look like they will EVER take the next step.

    I write this with sadness, but this might be my final going into the AC universe. AC3 was the end of the series for me, the rest...are just filler; in particular Origins. Not a good starting off point for new players, not worth your time if you are a veteran. There is more than a video game than game play and graphics, it needs a reason to play it. It needs something the player can invest in. It needs an engaging story. This title is the perfect example of this and precisely what not to do.

    The line has ended, the series is done. I say Assassin's Creed Origins is a pass, for about everyone.

    Update-12/1/17 This game is nothing but a giant, boring collect-o-thon slog. The beautiful world they created here has become a stale existence as all locals meld into the same visuals over and over. I don't care about places anymore, all I do is travel from zone to zone in my level, go to each place and "unlock" the unexplored parts for . I'm almost level 40 and about half the world is unlocked! The story is lost to me and as it the plot or pacing.

    I am firmly finished with Assassin's Creed if this is how they are going to make future titles.

    Origins is Torture.    … Expand
  20. richarac
    Nov 9, 2017
    5
    It was worth creating a profile on this site just to sat that the reviews for this game are wildly skewed for for the better. In reality, it's kind of a crap game.
    First of all it's glitchy, as all ubisoft games are. Simply put, the damn game is not finished, it freezes, guys get stuck in the scenery, your horse gets stuck. It's pretty but ultimately a stupid game.
    Which brings me to my    It was worth creating a profile on this site just to sat that the reviews for this game are wildly skewed for for the better. In reality, it's kind of a crap game.
    First of all it's glitchy, as all ubisoft games are. Simply put, the damn game is not finished, it freezes, guys get stuck in the scenery, your horse gets stuck. It's pretty but ultimately a stupid game.
    Which brings me to my next point, it's clunky. The combat is some of the worst in the series. I get it they redesigned the battle system, and yay! Hooray for them-but if you're looking for a challenge, well you'll get one because the buttons don't work, the collision system is like something out of a crappy WWE game. Even free running is less fun. All around movement fail.

    Hiding in bushes..."press triangle to assassinate". ok. Pressing, Pressing. I'm pressing the triangle button now! Hello? Next thing you know the ultra stupid guard is right on top of me as I'm doing a dance in a damn bush. He says, HEY! Aaaaand now I've got ALL the guards on me. Awesome game. Don't even get me started on pressing triangle to chain assassinate.

    The game has some positives: I don't know what other negative reviewers are talking about, the game LOOKS beautiful, as long as it's not frozen. One guy said there's too much brown...WTF? The colors are gorgeous, the Nile, both above and below the surface looks and moves incredibly.

    The voice acting is pretty good. The story is a bit weak. I never, ever felt connected to the assassin's nor to Bayek as a character. And as usual modern times gameplay is just the worst, and does nothing to further the story unless you want to read through 100 emails. Ubisoft. Why in the holy hell would I want to pop in your fresh new assassin's creed game, and spend any amount of time, literally checking emails. Am I at work or am I playing a video game?

    My two sense. Worth a red box, don't buy it.    … Expand
  21. syndra
    Nov 1, 2017
    7
    A typical mass-produced Ubisoft game.
    boredom. A system that is common in other games.
    Repeated quests without meaning.
    Ubisoft once again disappointed me.
  22. ProjectKazum
    Apr 26, 2018
    5
    Stunning Visuals, Check. Fantastic Story, Check.
    Towers to climb, Sadly yes. Typical Ubisoft Open World, Sadly yes.
    This installment of the AC series has left me incredibly underwhelmed, AC have been experimenting with the core mechanics for the Assassins Creed franchise and they have not innovated at all, in exchange for a bustling city or the open seas where there was always    Stunning Visuals, Check. Fantastic Story, Check.
    Towers to climb, Sadly yes. Typical Ubisoft Open World, Sadly yes.

    This installment of the AC series has left me incredibly underwhelmed, AC have been experimenting with the core mechanics for the Assassins Creed franchise and they have not innovated at all, in exchange for a bustling city or the open seas where there was always something a stones throw away, I was crossing areas with only one outpost or vast deserts with nothing else around.

    Gameplay was refined from the previous installments but no where near perfected, fights were clunky and sometimes your protagonist would not stand a chance were in previous games it would be down to preparation and planning, assassinations have always been instant multiple times I have been robbed out of satisfaction of playing it sensibly and sneaking to get to my target.

    That now brings us to my biggest pet peeve, the leveling system. Granted you can level in a way to suit your play style but the game insists on a certain way to play on missions and its rarely sneaking. Multiple times I have been caught off guard by their missions from stealth to combat and have not leveled up enough to stand a chance and have been forced to grind out the experience points rather then play through for the story.

    From that point, The story is the main thing that does this game justice, from dealing with all the bugs (game breaking bugs I may add) I wanted to know how it progresses and what happened next, Ubisoft have got better at writing these games but need to experiment with its formula.    … Expand
  23. badfish
    Nov 3, 2017
    5
    Micro transactions absolutely ruin an otherwise playable game. I'm not even sure what the story is and I've been playing for about 10 hours. I stopped caring.

    It has redeeming qualities but I can't get over the microtransactions.
  24. Krispo123
    Oct 27, 2017
    6
    I'm not really a assassins creed fan, and have't played since "black flag". It's a lot of improvements since then, and I like it a lot. The reason I rate this 6, is because of the microtransactions in a full price single player games. Yes, you can buy ability points. If you don't care about the microtransactions it's a solid 9/10.
  25. robh404
    Nov 2, 2017
    6
    ACO simply feels incomplete and lackluster in every way possible. Poor movement animations throughout for both main characters and AI, awfully slow prologue, story is meh, world feels more robotic and lifeless than immersive, bad lip-syncing, clunky combat, and boring missions. The graphics can be a hit or miss but overall positive. Though this games falls short in nearly every way, I canACO simply feels incomplete and lackluster in every way possible. Poor movement animations throughout for both main characters and AI, awfully slow prologue, story is meh, world feels more robotic and lifeless than immersive, bad lip-syncing, clunky combat, and boring missions. The graphics can be a hit or miss but overall positive. Though this games falls short in nearly every way, I can some finding enjoyment in mindlessly killing enemies and collecting loot. I would strongly recommend avoiding this gaming until it's at half price.… Expand
  26. Nearfoot
    Nov 3, 2017
    7
    This game classic open world Ubisoft game. Not bad not good.

    At first story looking very interesting, gameplay looking good, graphics looking amazing.
    But the same game :/

    I played on ps4, ps4 version have a frame rate problem maybe update fix it.
  27. Aginagala
    Nov 13, 2017
    7
    A fresh addition to the franchise I had played recent assassin's creed games and just simply felt bored. This game however did the opposite. Decent character development and nice side-characters with memorable and surprising twists did the game very well. The RPG aspect was nice as well. They've clearly taken some direction from the recent Witcher game; following it's success.

    I felt    A fresh addition to the franchise I had played recent assassin's creed games and just simply felt bored. This game however did the opposite. Decent character development and nice side-characters with memorable and surprising twists did the game very well. The RPG aspect was nice as well. They've clearly taken some direction from the recent Witcher game; following it's success.

    I felt the skill tree was nice and varied along with having a good arsenal of weapons that can be upgraded and changed based on your own playstyle. The micro-transactions... I felt weren't as substantial as other games as I never felt forced to purchase any extra things for the game... I simply went through it and enjoyed it. The side quests didn't feel repetitive as other games have made the mistake of doing and always kept you interested. Moreover the actual gameplay was very satisfying to play with after intially getting used to it., I found myself taking down captains and other standard enemies a lot easier which slightly took away a fun and challenging aspect of the game even when increasing the difficulty, however you feel that you have earned this power after all the time you have put into the game. Another great thing I enjoyed in the game is the free roam, being able to work on the extra abilities and upgrading Bayek's health and damage by exploring, intercepting bandits and collecting hides was fun, and I actually found myself saying "Just one more thing, actually just this last thing" more times than I care to admit. The Phylakes addition into the game was great as you did feel on edge, and their initial power is scary and you genuinely feel like you have to avoid them to stay alive. Moreover, the you cannot simply run through a huge bandit camp, assassinate your target and leave, you have to strategically scale the outskirts of a castle, taking out guards or stealthily make your way through camps and loot them, gaining more powerful and satisfying rewards and gear. Also, the ability to upgrade your weapons to your level cap as you progress was a nice implementation as I found a sword I really liked and wanted to keep without it becoming weak as I leveled.

    The replay-ability of this game I feel would die out after a while and would indeed become very 'samey' after either finishing or playing the game for a while, as most enemies and camps are the same, and the loot you get at level 40 cap becomes old after gaining legendary gear. A couple of crashes here and there and absolutely stunning visuals made for a great game, and a memorable experience.    … Expand
  28. blahhhh
    Oct 28, 2017
    5
    I'm not sure why they called this an Assassin's Creed game. My favorite aspects of the franchise, which have been present in every AC title I've ever played, are just not present here.

    My favorite part of the AC games are that you're really never limited to the main storyline. You can always seem to run around and find something fun to do. In Origins the only game loops are happen    I'm not sure why they called this an Assassin's Creed game. My favorite aspects of the franchise, which have been present in every AC title I've ever played, are just not present here.

    My favorite part of the AC games are that you're really never limited to the main storyline. You can always seem to run around and find something fun to do.

    In Origins the only game loops are happen when you explicitly pick up a mission (be it main mission or side quest). I feel like I'm at work, constantly looking for someone to give me orders.

    Also, all the other AC titles had this neat feature where you could basically push forward on the joystick and your character will do this aesthetically pleasing free run over buildings, or climb a building, or whatnot. That doesn't really happen here.

    I don't object to the new leveling system or tech tree. But the fact that I can't just run around and be amazed at my characters agility, and have a nice little 10 minute game loops, really disappoints me.    … Expand
  29. Qasim97
    Oct 27, 2017
    6
    Let's get the good out of the way. It looks beautiful and plays well. It's fun. Now for the bad. The story is terrible, the characters lack any depth, and are terribly inconsistent. The tone and pacing is just so bad. The voice acting is good for the most part but they aren't good enough to save the dialogue.
  30. awdrifter
    Feb 19, 2018
    5
    As someone who have played AC since AC1. This game is a terrible disappointment. Let me get the positives out of the way first, the environment in this game looks beautiful, the map is huge. But that's about the only positive that I can think of for this game. Let's start with the bad, the revamped battle system is complete sht. They tried to copy Witcher 3's battle system, which isAs someone who have played AC since AC1. This game is a terrible disappointment. Let me get the positives out of the way first, the environment in this game looks beautiful, the map is huge. But that's about the only positive that I can think of for this game. Let's start with the bad, the revamped battle system is complete sht. They tried to copy Witcher 3's battle system, which is arguably the worst part of Witcher 3. It's slow, unresponsive, and generally not very fun to get into fights. The biggest issue with the fighting system is this, the enemies can dash backwards, you can't dash forward. So that means you have to walk forward slowly to attack, while the enemies can hit you at that time. So that made most of the melee weapons useless (other than as a finisher when the enemies are stunned). Did they even test play this system? How the f did it even get past testing? So for most of the game I resort to using bow and arrow. They also nerfed the hidden blade, now it'll only do maybe 1/4 to 1/3 of the health of the mini bosses. In AC1 if you can time it perfectly you can one hit kill the final boss with a hidden blade counter! Now that's obviously too OP, but there's no reason to nerf the hidden blade this much. The leveling and experience gain also have issues. The exp you gain for kill enemies are very low, that's fine by itself. But they have made the game very level based, any enemies more than 3 levels higher you basically can't kill. So now I have to grind for exp. I'm sure this bs is put into the game to encourage people to buy their Time Savers Pack. I usually don't even mind grinding if the grinding feels natural, but this feels like they deliberately force you to grind (by nerfing the hidden blade) so you'll have to grind for levels. If you don't want to grind then you'll have to buy microtransactions. I think this is the last AC game for me. No more of this bs. I'll be waiting for the big gaming crash of these big publishers. When someone else can buy these IPs for cheap after they crash, they might start to make some good games again.… Expand
  31. Tmachine7031
    Jan 28, 2018
    7
    Initially I gave this game a 9, however after some more time with it I have decided to lower it to a 7. The game just didn't keep me engaged for as long as i would have liked. Still a step in the right direction.
  32. northernlad
    Nov 2, 2017
    7
    best assassins creed i've played in ages to be honest i enjoyed this much more than i did shadow of war this feels like a step in the right direction for series which i have to say where very average games in my opinion the eygpt setting is very interesting on the whole a good game i think plenty of hours of fun to be had
  33. SweStars
    Jan 2, 2018
    6
    It's way to repetitive. Played Shadow of War just before, and I can say that the fighting there is SOOO much better as well as a tighter control of movement and character than in the new AC: Origins. I wish it were otherwise but sadly... no.

    Got this free but got tired of the same thing (been playing, and loving the first, second and forth game) with not much new way gameplaywise.    It's way to repetitive. Played Shadow of War just before, and I can say that the fighting there is SOOO much better as well as a tighter control of movement and character than in the new AC: Origins. I wish it were otherwise but sadly... no.

    Got this free but got tired of the same thing (been playing, and loving the first, second and forth game) with not much new way gameplaywise.

    Buy at your own risk.    … Expand
  34. Ghoster
    Dec 5, 2017
    6
    Not bad game. But far from best Assassin's creed game. Combat system is improved (not really good but better than before) and world is really beautiful! That's all game have to offer. Too many "inspect elements" and "follow somebody" side missions. They removed game completion stats out from game and requirement for platinum is completing all locations which is more than 400 of them?!?!?Not bad game. But far from best Assassin's creed game. Combat system is improved (not really good but better than before) and world is really beautiful! That's all game have to offer. Too many "inspect elements" and "follow somebody" side missions. They removed game completion stats out from game and requirement for platinum is completing all locations which is more than 400 of them?!?!? It end up with endless scrolling through map searching for missing question mark.… Expand
  35. Tito23
    Jun 19, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Assassin's Creed Origins is a fun game. It is a game, for me, that I can come back and play to pass up time, however, the story and side quest are very lacking. It is boring story, and silly. I laugh at what was supposed to be serious moments into the game because it is so ridiculous and done so poorly at executing the vibe that it was trying to get. For instance, when you accidentally killed your son in the flashback. That was one of the poorest executed sad moment in story telling that I've seen in a really long time. Also, the combat is a bit buggy and can be very laggy when executing commands. It is trying to be a bloodborne/dark souls combat style by making try and dodge and roll all over the place in conflict, and it isn't done right. Anyways, despite its major flaw in telling an engaging story and occasional lacking gameplay, it is still an over all fun game that has a lot to do. The world is pretty cool and reminds me of far cry by the random animals that can kill you. I enjoy the hunting and crafting and upgrading aspect of the game. You can mold your character to play how you want him to play like an rpg. It has fun moments, it has dull moments, but it isn't an unbearable game. I am glad I got it on sale for 50% off, because if I did not, I would be pretty upset paying for this game that is from a AAA developer. If you do not have this game, waiting for a sale will feel more justifiable solution.… Expand
  36. Jibjab
    May 12, 2018
    7
    They took an year off on this one . Welp , was it worth it tho?
    I don’t know
  37. Odens_Taint
    Oct 30, 2017
    5
    The character models look terrible and the game feels stiff, aside from the setting and objects within the universe the rest of games graphics are bland and still look like they belong in the 360 era. Why did the control scheme get completely re-mapped? what was the point? it doesn't feel anymore intuitive. I have wanted the Egyptian setting for years but so far I am disappointed with theThe character models look terrible and the game feels stiff, aside from the setting and objects within the universe the rest of games graphics are bland and still look like they belong in the 360 era. Why did the control scheme get completely re-mapped? what was the point? it doesn't feel anymore intuitive. I have wanted the Egyptian setting for years but so far I am disappointed with the presentation of this iteration. This is not a game that would showcase the Xbox One X powers and I am not quite sure why its marketed to do so. The characters within the world are still glassy eyed and just do not do enough to envelop me in the story, its on the level of Andromeda or possibly worse and I will not accept this sort of stiff character modeling in the current generation especially from a Triple A franchise.… Expand
  38. wolfie79
    Nov 1, 2017
    5
    I have spent about 4-5 hours in now, and I don't get it. The game is as ugly as it has ever been, the side quests are silly as always and I'm never fuzzy with frame rate. But around 20 is way to low! Even the animations are choppy and so so. Plus, where's the stealth? I'm supposed to play as an assassin. Not a Egyptian version of Vin Diesel.
  39. Jakedoe
    Nov 15, 2017
    5
    This game is below average and grindy in sections, the story and quests don't break any molds a lot of them turn into fetch quests that are rampant with bugs with textures popping and scripting.
    I was excited to play AC again after burning out but this game adds very little and felt cheap the combat is better but personally i found it boring i pushed through for story but kept hitting    This game is below average and grindy in sections, the story and quests don't break any molds a lot of them turn into fetch quests that are rampant with bugs with textures popping and scripting.
    I was excited to play AC again after burning out but this game adds very little and felt cheap the combat is better but personally i found it boring i pushed through for story but kept hitting walls that require me to level up and do these really boring side quests.

    AC origins doesn't deserve the praise it has received from the mainstream reviewers a lot of the game is just padding and it all got very repetitive and dull.

    In conclusion if you enjoyed the last 20 AC games buy this! If you hoped for a change of pace and a solid story you will just be disappointed paying 100 dollars for one of the most disappointing sandbox game of this year considering shadow of war even with terrible loot box and real ending pay wall had a better story and minute to minute gameplay.

    I may be hard on the game but with the bugs the bad mechanics and story players will be left wanting for a better experience after the promises and beauty of the world they created.    … Expand
  40. xismius
    Oct 31, 2017
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Far better than AC: Unity and Syndicate but with an RPG system that makes you play secondary missions and the great part of the hole game you are hunting or performing secondary missions instead of playing the story. The game is designed to make you buy XP because u are **** bored of doing secondary missions and u want to play the principal disappointig plot. I feel that the story was disconnected from the main characters and the introduction of the ancient orders. The ones that claim the GOTY for this game are ignorants.… Expand
  41. VaaderDj19
    Nov 18, 2017
    7
    So i am someone who played every Assassins Creed game, except for the last one. However the setting for this one really intrigued me and so i picked it up. And i must say I wasn't disappointed.
    This one isn't a perfect game, in fact in many ways it is a rather flawed game, but at its core it is fun to play and provides for 30+ hours of story game play.
    The redesigned fighting mechanics    So i am someone who played every Assassins Creed game, except for the last one. However the setting for this one really intrigued me and so i picked it up. And i must say I wasn't disappointed.
    This one isn't a perfect game, in fact in many ways it is a rather flawed game, but at its core it is fun to play and provides for 30+ hours of story game play.
    The redesigned fighting mechanics is a welcome change, unfortunately it doesn't work as well with multiple enemies and it channels a lot of the Witcher however the interplay with the Ranged and the Melee makes for a challenge that for the most part is more fun than frustrating.
    Exploration, Riding and the parkour mechanics are very improved and a lot of the frustration of the earlier games is removed. I mean for the most part you hardly have to do much, but trust me there is plenty going on in the game that you don't want to be distracted by broken climbing mechanics.
    The Storyline starts very strong and draws you in but about 3/4ths through it just totally breaks. At about 15-20 hours in, I personally started getting bored and I had to take a couple of days off from the game, before the final 10 hours or so of it started. To be honest, i didn't get back into it for the story, because it had become a write off, the game was just fun enough for me to continue with that mishmash of a plot line.
    The progression System is possibly, what is on most people's minds, the issue of loot boxes etc. Let's just say that this game is possibly at the borderline of what is acceptable. I bought the gold version and that version comes with really great in game advantages that possibly knocked off at least a couple hours worth of grinding. It also came with a Legendary weapon that i did not stop using till the final mission basically. So this inherently proves that real money changes/makes this game easier to play. Having said that, because of its core single player nature, I did not engage with the in game merchant, or spent any actual money in the store (You were given 500 Helix points for buying the deluxe version and again that is not an insignificant amount). The Merchant inside the game, can basically be ignored and the loot crates that he sells is purchasable using in game money, but its really a high amount and I never bothered with it.
    Honestly, the fact this merchant who sells loot crates purchasable in game currency that is intensely purchasable using Helix Coins which are purchasable through Real $$, is basically gambling, but its impact in this game is reduced because of two factors. This is a single player game and the incentive to gamble is reduced and secondly you can basically spend real money to by helix coins to purchase actual goods in the store, without having to resort to this mechanic. So the store itself, that sells everything from weapons to crafting materials negates the effect of this In game merchant selling loot boxes. I am hoping that this loot box/gambling mechanic wasn't put in just to entrap someone who is addicted to actual gambling, because there is really no reason for this feature to exist in this game. I reduced one point in my review for this reason, I think if at all pay to win or as the game puts it timesavers are to be implemented they should be done the way they are in Assassins creed origins minus the in game merchant and his LootBoxes.
    Overall, this game gives you value for money in that it is easily 30+ hours of gameplay that is fun and lets you explore some really beautiful levels that are really file like ancient Egypt. Egypt is the star here and frankly, while the mileage you get out of the game might be different, you will enjoy exploring Egypt, with a competent if not perfect combat system and a progression mechanic that is at times very grindy but just about stays honest.    … Expand
  42. dariuszppl
    Oct 30, 2017
    7
    I'm AC hater. I admit. I tried few AC games with no success. First one was boring as hell. It was like reading same book chapter over and over again for hours. And after that every AC game was the same. Few activities repeated over and over again. AC 4 was little different but it was still same boting ass AC I know. With ships.

    I bought Origins because it was first AC game that was    I'm AC hater. I admit. I tried few AC games with no success. First one was boring as hell. It was like reading same book chapter over and over again for hours. And after that every AC game was the same. Few activities repeated over and over again. AC 4 was little different but it was still same boting ass AC I know. With ships.

    I bought Origins because it was first AC game that was released after 2 years and not after 1. And it shows.

    Combat is more refined. It's not just right clicking over and over again like in previous games. Nor it is button smashing like in Syndicate. Combat here is actually fun. And FINALLY you CAN DIE during combat. In previous games unless you were retarded somehow, it was almost impossible to die. Stupid fall from high place killed me more often that fight with 10 or more enemies at once.

    Graphics are amazing. Egypt look beautiful. Often I just stare at the scenery. And there is something great with desert contrasting with green terrain near rivers.

    Quests finally are interesting. At least they are not copy-paste and have some real backstory. It's not like "you need to go and listen to this guy" over and over again anymore. Still there is a room for improvement.

    Story is actually interesting and I keep track of it. In all previous AC games I did not care because it was always about "killing X important people from the templars"

    Your AC costume actually make sense in this game. In previous games your costume always had same style. Because of that you were looking like a drag queen in kids party on the street. Why guard did not recognize You all the time - i have no idea. Here all make sense. People here carry weapons and cover themselves because of the sand.

    So in the end... this is kinda fun game to play. And I think I will actually finish it. It's much better than all previous AC games in my opinion. Worth checking.    … Expand
  43. HolyCrab85
    Nov 7, 2017
    7
    I have a Logitech G933 Artemis Spectrum an I have huge sound problems. No sound in dialogs, background sounds are missing and so on.

    Short, with my headset, it's unplayable for me. I have heard, that other 7.1 systems and headphones have similar problems. All workarounds I found didn't help. So if your setup is similar to mine, do NOT by the game! UPDATE: I found a workaround.    I have a Logitech G933 Artemis Spectrum an I have huge sound problems. No sound in dialogs, background sounds are missing and so on.

    Short, with my headset, it's unplayable for me. I have heard, that other 7.1 systems and headphones have similar problems.

    All workarounds I found didn't help.

    So if your setup is similar to mine, do NOT by the game!

    UPDATE:
    I found a workaround. Starting the game, plugging out and in the dongle from the headset helps.

    After this first issues I can say now, that the game seems pretty amazing. The sound is not awesome but still very good. The graphics are really good and the graphics menu is the best I have ever seen. You have now an ingame fps graph which you can open with F1.

    I play in 4k with everything maxed out and an average fps of 50.

    The storytelling of the side quests is well done and understandable. It's always a full little story.

    The main story after completing 30% of it, I don't know, It has it's good and bad sides. It would help, if you would get more information about egypt in that time ingame. But the characters are definetly better than in the last ACs it feels good to be a medjai.

    BTW:
    If you google Medjau you will find the word written in hyroglyphes on the german wikipedia page and there is a hidden blade in it.
    Really good research Ubisoft.

    UPDATE2:
    The main story is... ok. Not **** like in the Ezio Trilogy but ok.

    But and that is a BIG but:
    You can find several tombs and in some of them are underground constructions from the ones that where before and they are talking to the women that lays in the animus. But it is all just bla bla that references some theories that the modern science currently has. The reaction of the character is ZERO. Just ZERO. Ezio was mindblown as hell and your medjau just listens (like: i don't f***ing care).

    So it is a good step back to what AC was and the historic part is really good, but the sci fi part is just cold bla bla. No soul, no heart, no mindblowing. A shame.    … Expand
  44. GetDaRekM8
    Nov 7, 2017
    7
    Is it a good game? Yes
    Is it a bad game? No
    Does it have flaws? Yes As a long time fan of the series, i can tell you Ubisoft haven't had the best luck in their past couple of games. AC3 being average (or even below), Unity being a disaster and Syndicate just being Unity but without the massive bugs. Origins was the hit Ubisoft needed it to regain the fans trust in the series. The Map    Is it a good game? Yes
    Is it a bad game? No
    Does it have flaws? Yes
    As a long time fan of the series, i can tell you Ubisoft haven't had the best luck in their past couple of games. AC3 being average (or even below), Unity being a disaster and Syndicate just being Unity but without the massive bugs.

    Origins was the hit Ubisoft needed it to regain the fans trust in the series. The Map is very, very large with a variety of stuff to do. You can either do side quests, discover tombs, hunt animals, climb pretty much everything or you can just simply ride your horse and enjoy the beautiful graphics. The combat is bit difficult to get use to but eventually you'll figure it out. This game is by all means an RPG, which if you are not a fan of then you probably won't like but i love that aspect.

    However, that doesn't mean it's perfect. Bayek as a protagonist is extremely bland, shallow and very boring. The Story is pretty much a recycled version of AC2, a revenge story in which you hunt down and kill shadowey figures who were involved in the murder of your son.
    And finally we have bugs, it just woundn't be an Assassins creed game without its bugs. The game can get a bit buggy sometimes, E.G freezing for a minute then resuming, constant FPS drops (especially when you're fighting a large number of enemies) .
    Micro-Transactions never were really a problem here, the game really doesn't force you to buy anything, unlike other games (looking at you Shadow of War).
    But all in all i find myself satisfied with the game and it is definitely worth a buy.    … Expand
  45. PBC
    Nov 3, 2017
    7
    It took a couple days for AC Origins to grow on me. The intro was really off putting, especially when learning the combat moves. The shield and sword floated away from the character, first thought in was not again Ubisoft, not another AC Unity tragedy. I believe this game was released a month to early or even more. After, the almost 2 GB Update on Nov. 2nd, it began to play more polished.It took a couple days for AC Origins to grow on me. The intro was really off putting, especially when learning the combat moves. The shield and sword floated away from the character, first thought in was not again Ubisoft, not another AC Unity tragedy. I believe this game was released a month to early or even more. After, the almost 2 GB Update on Nov. 2nd, it began to play more polished. Before the update, the FPS was terrible, everything looked like slow clay animation. The audio again before the update was scary bad. It sounded like a CB radio wrapped in foil, at the bottom of the ocean and stuck under a fish bowl. The combat is a mess, very frustrating at times.

    Beside the bad things I have come across. The game is very beautiful, the story line is good and the side missions are fun. The game is overall fun and Ubisoft does do a good job with the exploring side of things. The map size is crazy large and shows promises for the future completion.    … Expand
  46. Ecresis
    Nov 28, 2017
    7
    Taking two points away because of microtranscations, stop expecting us to pay extra for something that is already expensive.

    Now I can't help but notice I've spent 60 hours already on this, and I suggest that once in Siwa (after the tutorial), you remove most of the HUD, just keep the crosshair, and don't follow any quest when you can. You will have a complete "blank" screen to play    Taking two points away because of microtranscations, stop expecting us to pay extra for something that is already expensive.

    Now I can't help but notice I've spent 60 hours already on this, and I suggest that once in Siwa (after the tutorial), you remove most of the HUD, just keep the crosshair, and don't follow any quest when you can. You will have a complete "blank" screen to play with, and it's perfectly possible to finish the game without objectives showing up on your screen. If you're lost, open the map, look around (you have an eagle), and it's way better this way. You can walk around the cities and find quests givers on the way, or just see that there is a camp, no need for red dots all over the place, you can see the ennemies and you don't have to worry about your health bar, your screen will shake when you're low on health.

    Nice immersive open world, but still repetitive once you've encountered all ennemies and animals.

    I'd say it's an improvment compared to Unity and Syndicate, Black Flag was same fun for me, but nothing beats your first AC experience.    … Expand
  47. GamingNinja
    Nov 25, 2017
    7
    A bad Assassin's Ceed game, But a good Open World game.

    It lacks most of what made an AC game, Great indepth story and phenomenal epic countering combat with great animations. the combat feels stiff and clunky, it can be fun but still is inferior compared to the older ac games. The combat hasn't been good since last generation of consoles. the main star is the beautiful world,    A bad Assassin's Ceed game, But a good Open World game.

    It lacks most of what made an AC game, Great indepth story and phenomenal epic countering combat with great animations.

    the combat feels stiff and clunky, it can be fun but still is inferior compared to the older ac games. The combat hasn't been good since last generation of consoles.

    the main star is the beautiful world, ubisoft finally nailed a good looking open world but the character models lighting just look flat and the clothing materials look mostly bad aswel especially bayeks main outfit which is a shame.

    The engine used for this generation of ac games is honestly just a bad engine, it hasn't done the series and favor and they all look blurry with clunky animations.

    There is a lot to love here just not as an assassin's creed fan.. it still a pretty decent open world rpg with a great setting.    … Expand
  48. QACritic
    Nov 21, 2017
    6
    In general good, plenty of content I like the RPG aspects and the loot system.

    The bad: the bugs, the mediocre combat system that is clunky, the tediousness of the side-quests that are not really optional because of level-locked main quest and you have to do quite a lot of them, micro-transactions and the horrible naval levels. (Give me a main story that I can do when I want and then I    In general good, plenty of content I like the RPG aspects and the loot system.

    The bad: the bugs, the mediocre combat system that is clunky, the tediousness of the side-quests that are not really optional because of level-locked main quest and you have to do quite a lot of them, micro-transactions and the horrible naval levels. (Give me a main story that I can do when I want and then I can choose if I want to waste more time)

    The story will depend on personal preference but I did not like it much and some portions were just not well done (especially the murder of children).

    It is a lot like the Witcher 3 (great game) with plenty of good qualities but the GREED (micro-transactions and dlc prep) is like a dick in you face; you cannot ignore it.    … Expand
  49. Ed95PkFr
    Aug 13, 2018
    7
    Best AC game since Black Flag.

    As usual, beautiful setting in Ptolemaic Egypt and a fairly good story. The Stealth is consistent, parkour fine (preferred Unity's system personally), and the combat is better than previous entries; Dark souls-esque but with some annoyances eg. Bayek seems to have the tiniest reach with his weapons, and the dodging/blocking attacks is slower than it could    Best AC game since Black Flag.

    As usual, beautiful setting in Ptolemaic Egypt and a fairly good story. The Stealth is consistent, parkour fine (preferred Unity's system personally), and the combat is better than previous entries; Dark souls-esque but with some annoyances eg. Bayek seems to have the tiniest reach with his weapons, and the dodging/blocking attacks is slower than it could be. Customisation via weapons etc are a positive, and there's a wide variety of attacks relating to the different weapons used.

    There's an abundance of content, including side missions with more depth than previous entries, showing the developers put more effort into this game, but the story-telling and writing aren't very memorable, nor compelling. Due to the levelling system, you need to complete much of these side stuff to continue on the main quest, which can get tedious and boring. Bayek (main character) is likeable and his story is based on a revenge hunt-them-down trope, with some hiccups on the road. You often play as his wife who is again, interesting. Yet, there is something rather cringey about this angry woman assassin in 49BC going around killing off famous militaristic figures and overpowering muscular Greek and Roman soldiers. I assume the writers believe such an adaptation a requirement in meeting present day political correctness standards. I mean, the second you load up the game Ubisoft hits you with a disclaimer of how 'this work of fiction was designed, developed, and produced by a multicultural team of various beliefs, sexual orientations and gender identities.' Wow, thanks virtuous Ubisoft. You've anticipated the review criteria of Polygon! lol    … Expand
  50. brat1111
    Jun 24, 2018
    7
    Overall fun game, with a lot of interesting quests and a huge world to explore, but the graphics are not great. The fighting is good but not on par with God of War, for example.
  51. Empyrea
    Feb 5, 2019
    7
    The best of this game is its enviroment, and details. I got stuck after 4 hours and maybe I can beat the enemy if I start doing quests but even if I do that I'm not sure I could. This is the first time I found myself stuck in an assassin's creed. If they want to make you rise your level, then they should make more main missions and less sidequests, and I did some sidequests. This is myThe best of this game is its enviroment, and details. I got stuck after 4 hours and maybe I can beat the enemy if I start doing quests but even if I do that I'm not sure I could. This is the first time I found myself stuck in an assassin's creed. If they want to make you rise your level, then they should make more main missions and less sidequests, and I did some sidequests. This is my main complaint: the difficulty and, to say something else, too much blood for my taste. The Discovery mode is a good thing if you're interested in history, so you can go there from time to time although I know most of the people will skip this. I don't know, I'm really sad to rate this game for its difficulty because it would probably deserves a 9 or 10. It's a pity. Lucky me I just borrowed this game.… Expand
  52. poslezavtra
    Jan 11, 2018
    5
    I'm fan of Assassin's Creed series. But this game I can say I DON"T LIKE IT more than I like it. Unfortunately !!
    PLUSES:
    amazingly beautiful good location nice idea with eagle flight MINUSES: the terrible and inconvenient fight system not stylish and not beautiful end-kills. quite boring additional tasks/quests, especially dialogues, loose main quest no value in clothes,    I'm fan of Assassin's Creed series. But this game I can say I DON"T LIKE IT more than I like it. Unfortunately !!
    PLUSES:
    amazingly beautiful
    good location
    nice idea with eagle flight
    MINUSES:
    the terrible and inconvenient fight system
    not stylish and not beautiful end-kills.
    quite boring additional tasks/quests, especially dialogues, loose main quest
    no value in clothes, appearance, horse/camel - quite stupid
    no meaning of existence shops, money - you collect everything from enemies
    too much detailed and boring numbering gradation of weapon and system for upgrade weapon,
    unfare system with enemies - a bit higher level of enemy will kill you immediately.
    If you continue such way, especially fights - I'll skip this game in future and won't be fan anymore :)    … Expand
  53. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    5
    I have a confession to make with this game. I did not play much of it. Some may be wondering why I’m writing an article on it then and the truth is. I don’t view this blog as a review site, it’s more of a site for me to document all of the games that I play. Not only that but its a central location for me talk about all of the games that I play.

    I sat down and started playing the game,    I have a confession to make with this game. I did not play much of it. Some may be wondering why I’m writing an article on it then and the truth is. I don’t view this blog as a review site, it’s more of a site for me to document all of the games that I play. Not only that but its a central location for me talk about all of the games that I play.

    I sat down and started playing the game, the combat felt okay and the story felt okay as well. Primarily I wanted to play the game because I like Ancient Egyptian Culture. The truth is, I sat down started playing it for about an hour. I opened up the map and saw how many areas I needed to open up and I just didn’t have it in me right now. After playing Zelda and Shadow of War last month. I need a break from Open World games right now.

    Maybe in 2018, I’ll give this game another shot but for now. I can’t do it.    … Expand
  54. Instable
    Sep 2, 2018
    7
    Everything is fine. But Aya is the most boring distract ive character I have ever seen. Every time she was on the screen I wanted someone to kill that emotionless stupid **** The dialogues are meaningless. I have no ideas what a hell are they talking about. New creed comes from nowhere... That is not an origin that we want.
  55. tianyujojo
    May 26, 2018
    7
    A good Assassin's Creed game but not as good as Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection.
  56. kickinbck199317
    Jan 8, 2018
    7
    The game is good, not great, and here is why...

    Pros: -Absolutely amazing graphics (my god that water) -Close to atmospheric perfection -Looting can be addicting (if you are into RPGs) -Exploration is rewarding, especially with that smooth parkour -Lots of hidden places worthy to go to Cons: -Combat is sluggish and can be awkward -SERIOUS lack of animations...i mean come on    The game is good, not great, and here is why...

    Pros:
    -Absolutely amazing graphics (my god that water)
    -Close to atmospheric perfection
    -Looting can be addicting (if you are into RPGs)
    -Exploration is rewarding, especially with that smooth parkour
    -Lots of hidden places worthy to go to

    Cons:
    -Combat is sluggish and can be awkward
    -SERIOUS lack of animations...i mean come on Ubisoft there were more in AC2
    -Microtransactions...complete **** and not even close to being worth the money    … Expand
  57. njustcritic
    Nov 14, 2017
    7
    Можете сколько угодно срать серию игр, но эта игра всё таки отличается, конечно многое осталось не доработано до нужных кондиций, но отрицать прогресс игры невозможно. Игра определённо стоит своих денег, однако советую её купить именно на скидках, игре присуще баги, местами мыльный графон и это определённо минус. Боёвка так же осталась резиновой, ну а в целом я не увидел особых проблем,Можете сколько угодно срать серию игр, но эта игра всё таки отличается, конечно многое осталось не доработано до нужных кондиций, но отрицать прогресс игры невозможно. Игра определённо стоит своих денег, однако советую её купить именно на скидках, игре присуще баги, местами мыльный графон и это определённо минус. Боёвка так же осталась резиновой, ну а в целом я не увидел особых проблем, игра явна не дотягивает до 9-ки со своими минусами так что 7/10. В целом неплохо, местами даже очень хорошо. Ну а для подробного изучения и выбора игры почитайте отзывы пользователей они местами субъективные, но и очень честные. ( PS : Особенно порадовался за отсутствие нормальной боёвки и адекватного ИИ, в игре где всё на этом основано. )… Expand
  58. pappm94
    Jan 30, 2018
    6
    Lame story, feels like the quests are just there to be there, I can't feel the motivation of the characters, the characters themselves are mediocre, nothing special. Gameplay is good, except for the fact that you can't stick to the main story because you need to be a certain level, which you can reach only via pointless side quests. The graphics and the world are good.
  59. BobbyEwin
    Nov 23, 2017
    7
    +. A very good trip across the ancient egypt
    + The open world is really huge
    + Waouh the hdr
    + The combats are improved
    + The eagle, the nature

    - The framerate is not very good, 25/28fps on PS4 Pro
    - The quests are repetitive and not very interesting
    - The load of textures are pretty bad
    - The textures of rocks and mountains are pretty ugly
    - Induced to kill innocent animals
  60. Galder_811
    Nov 30, 2017
    7
    This Assasins creed is much better than Sindycate and Unity but is worst than the Ezio trilogy. If you want to have a gret time with a game, get this game out and try with other open world games: Horizon, Breath of the wild, Odissey
  61. Polotko
    Feb 1, 2018
    6
    they said no dlc no dlc for a better exp but are so much dlc and they cost too much money
  62. naser_sadigh
    Mar 3, 2018
    7
    good gameplay
    nice graphic
    but somthing miss in the AC Origins i axpect more from this game
  63. DrFriendless
    Jan 11, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are many wonderful things about this game, and as a software developer myself, I am in awe of a team that can make such a large complex software project work so well. It's a spectacularly good effort. Having said that though, I feel the design of the game as a game lacks quite a lot, and decreased my enjoyment. In this review I will go into some detail about the parts that I enjoyed and those that I did not.

    I have never played any Assassin's Creed game before, so I didn't bring many preconceived ideas. I did expect there would be skulking in shadows and assassination. I also admit that I am not a skilful gamer, but I expect that most games are within my range of capabilities. When I played Horizon: Zero Dawn, I chose an easy mode, and then the game was so easy as to be boring, so I played Origins on Normal (with exceptions as will be noted below).

    First, the positives. The world is beautiful! I completely love the way the Origins team has taken what is known about Ancient Egypt and reconstructed it and painted in nice colours. It's just wonderful. I love that there are so many different human models, and so many different actions they do, and so many different environments they interact with.

    The quests are generally good. As I find main quests in games to be the worst, I prefer to do side quests. However the side quests were strongly related to the main quest, and tended to expand on the story, rather than being some random radiant nonsense. I feel the side quests did a great job of explaining what was happening in the world to the people who weren't the famous people. I also loved the scroll puzzles, and sorta like the revenge quests even though they were a bit out of place.

    I loved the transport! In most games with horses, the horses are just too hard to control to bother with (looking at you, Breath of the Wild) so I either run places or fast travel. In Origins I regularly summoned my camel, or stole a felucca, or used whatever was at hand. The vehicles were a success.

    I loved the birds! I loved how when you walk into a flock of herons, they flew away, and you could count on them doing it for other humans as well. I would very much like to see a stealth game which placed more emphasis on interactions with the world - skittish animals, creaking stairs, visible shadows, audible grunts - rather than just "push the stealthy button".

    Which brings me to the bits I didn't like. The stealthy button didn't work most of the time! So many times I would poke my head into somewhere to have a look at what was happening, and be instantly noticed and end up in a melee. I adjusted from taking stealth-based abilities to taking melee ones just so I could keep up. Being stealthy didn't seem to be a viable option.

    Furthermore, Bayek's parkour didn't help. The guy can't walk in a straight line, he's forever leaping up on something. He can't use a ladder to save himself, preferring to jump up onto a wall or a box, and he can't go down. I spent a good proportion of my time just trying to get Bayek go where I wanted him instead of somewhere stupid. It's really hard to sneak around fort when any intrusion messes with your movement.

    The combat was okayish, but the lock-on functionality was way too eager to unlock itself. When you're badly wounded and staggering, unable to hit anyone, and Bayek insists on standing in a brazier rather than fighting or escaping, the game really is at its worst. And then while you're pressing all the buttons, the game decides you want to take a photo. NO! World's stupidest feature!

    Much has been said about the game's level system, which was about the worst level system I've ever played. For an open world game, there's a too narrow window of things to do that are viable and interesting at your level.

    Picking up loot doesn't work very well. There is click loot and hold loot, and you have to watch to see which the game is currently offering you. Very annoying. Then what you picked up vanishes so quickly you probably missed it anyway. Which is OK, because nothing you pick up is of much interest. The weapons are the most interesting, and they're so strongly tied to the level system that they're never of much interest.

    And finally, the main quest. Like HZD and BotW and even Skyrim, the game loves its main quest and throws all of its tricks at you while you do it, by which I mean painful boss fights and dull cut scenes. Those are why I avoid the main quests. I like Investigation areas and Eradication areas, I don't need a fight I can't win to make the game interesting. Act IV of Origins was painfully dull, and I tried to avoid it.

    It distresses me that game designers can make lovely and interesting things that I will do for hours, yet make the meaningful parts of their story so dull that I wander off to the kitchen instead. Origins may be a new direction for the AC franchise, but I wish in that regard they had chosen to lead rather than follow.    … Expand
  64. SplitMind
    Aug 8, 2018
    7
    I had become very bored and fed-up with the AC series by 3 and 4, so after hearing that this was a step in a different direction I was very intrigued.

    The graphics are a highlight of this game. Everything looks stunning and on a PS4 Pro there is a 60fps framerate that doesn't drop too often. But, graphics are not enough to make a game great. The story has some intriguing elements but    I had become very bored and fed-up with the AC series by 3 and 4, so after hearing that this was a step in a different direction I was very intrigued.

    The graphics are a highlight of this game. Everything looks stunning and on a PS4 Pro there is a 60fps framerate that doesn't drop too often.

    But, graphics are not enough to make a game great. The story has some intriguing elements but I found myself skipping cutscenes and Aya in particular I found to be an annoying character with her obstinate obedience but that may be my subjectivity.

    The gameplay and missions are where it gets interesting. They have attempted to move away from mechanics found in earlier AC games but it's like the mechanics are holding on by their fingertips. As a game about assassins, it should not be surprising that most missions seem to involve travelling to a location and assassinating a target, but this does not impede the onset of boredom. Furthermore, the level cap of 40 deterred me from doing any more missions than I had to. I see they raised this cap with DLC, but I really don't like paying for that kind of thing since I'm already tired of the game itself.

    Despite an attempt at rejuvenating the series, AC: Origins still relies on familiar concepts and mechanics such as collecting items and open-worlds full of inane side quests as well as crafting and looting. It was the locations that probably intrigued me most and the impressive visuals made me want to continue exploring. I did get over 40 hours out of the game, so it's well worth it if you can get a good price; just don't expect to be blown away.    … Expand
  65. captaint
    Oct 12, 2018
    7
    Like its sub title ORIGNIS, Assassin's Creed made a huge change in this title and starts a new era for the whole franchise. Changing is always good but one thing I really hate is that the RPG mechanise made EXP becoming everything in this game. If your enemy's level is higher than yours, you probably cannot assassin him. So sad.
  66. Onask
    Oct 7, 2018
    7
    El "renacer" de la saga Assassin's Creed.

    Después de demasiadas entregas con más de lo mismo pero cada vez peor, Ubisoft se toma un descanso anual y nos proporciona Assassin's Creed Origins. Ambientado en el antiguo Egipto y alrededores, nos convertimos en Bayek, uno de los pocos protagonistas dignos de la saga junto a Ezio, en mi opinión, con verdadera madera de héroe y líder. El    El "renacer" de la saga Assassin's Creed.

    Después de demasiadas entregas con más de lo mismo pero cada vez peor, Ubisoft se toma un descanso anual y nos proporciona Assassin's Creed Origins. Ambientado en el antiguo Egipto y alrededores, nos convertimos en Bayek, uno de los pocos protagonistas dignos de la saga junto a Ezio, en mi opinión, con verdadera madera de héroe y líder.

    El sistema de parkour ha sido mejorado respecto a entregas anteriores y el de combate ha sido renovado completamente con un estilo mucho más parecido a la saga Souls (hasta este punto ha influenciado). A nivel técnico encontramos lo mismo de siempre: gráficos potentes, animaciones muy cuidadas y entornos muy detallados. La historia no es nada del otro mundo tampoco, pero tiene sus momentos destacables.

    No es ninguna obra maestra, pero comparado a lo que nos había mal acostumbrado Ubisoft durante casi un lustro, esto es un soplo de aire fresco.

    Recomendado.    … Expand
  67. bobss
    Nov 16, 2018
    7
    Pretty happy of my first true experience of an AC game.
    Even if the finishes of the game are not totaly on point I had a really good time in Egypt.
    The gameplay loop might be redundant but you can easily finish the game in 40 hours in difficult mode. The side quests are the true strengh of the game that will let you learn more about cities and citizen. The graphics are quiet nice on    Pretty happy of my first true experience of an AC game.
    Even if the finishes of the game are not totaly on point I had a really good time in Egypt.
    The gameplay loop might be redundant but you can easily finish the game in 40 hours in difficult mode.
    The side quests are the true strengh of the game that will let you learn more about cities and citizen.

    The graphics are quiet nice on a PS4 pro and the artistic direction is mindblowing in my opinion.

    The only bad side of the game is the story wich is really basic with a strange end.

    Overhal it's a good experience, I recomend !    … Expand
  68. trarantino
    Dec 29, 2018
    7
    Игра шидевр! Просто лучшая игра всех времён и народов. Какая графика, какой графон!
  69. Plusle
    Jan 27, 2019
    7
    Assassin’s Creed Origins is a deep-dive into a truly stunning realization of ancient Egypt, with a rich series of cultures, genuine characters, and more mission variety than any other game in the series. The combat is challenging and thoughtful, and while the loot system doesn’t match up to games like Destiny 2, there are enough different weapon types and enough enemy variety to keep youAssassin’s Creed Origins is a deep-dive into a truly stunning realization of ancient Egypt, with a rich series of cultures, genuine characters, and more mission variety than any other game in the series. The combat is challenging and thoughtful, and while the loot system doesn’t match up to games like Destiny 2, there are enough different weapon types and enough enemy variety to keep you swapping between weapons, catered to the situation. The RPG elements encourage challenges of their own, and even despite a handful of bugs, I desperately wanted to keep playing.… Expand
  70. emporio2866
    Feb 28, 2019
    7
    Перезапуск вышел добротный, только это уже совсем другая игра и название Assassin's Creed чисто для кликбейта, но такие рыночные реалии, так сейчас делают все:(

    Игра не без недочётов, но сделана качественно и всего очень много. Графика хорошая, а работа художников просто прекрасна! Боевая система только плохая - очень коряво исполнена и под конец игры уже просто переключаешь на лёгкую    Перезапуск вышел добротный, только это уже совсем другая игра и название Assassin's Creed чисто для кликбейта, но такие рыночные реалии, так сейчас делают все:(

    Игра не без недочётов, но сделана качественно и всего очень много. Графика хорошая, а работа художников просто прекрасна! Боевая система только плохая - очень коряво исполнена и под конец игры уже просто переключаешь на лёгкую сложность и стараешься пробежать мимо врагов:(

    В общей сложности на дополнения сезонного пропуска потратил 41 час, а на саму игру 71 час - итого 118 часов! Конечно в Фаллаут 4 времени было проведено больше, но это тоже достойный результат для игры в открытом мире!
    Выбил все достижения, кроме ипподрома в Ubisoft Club - это ад просто!
    Отдельно хотел бы выделить интерактивный тур по Египту, который надо было в составе самой игры добавлять, потому что из игры зачем-то убрали все исторические справки как это было в прошлых частях, когда можно было почитать информацию о исторических местах и личностях, а в этой части этого нет, и если в школе спал на уроках истории, то не получится уловить всего шарма данного исторического периода. В связи с чем настоятельно рекомендую пройти все интерактивные туры и тогда вы узнаете много интересного о древнем Египте и о известных личностях, значительно повлиявших на развитие цивилизации!
    И кто после этого будет утверждать, что видеоигры не несут никакой пользы… ну, как минимум, знания истории подтянуть можно легко - я, например, узнал много нового о строительстве пирамид, о династиях правителей, о изобретениях, о медицине, о мумификации, о национальных праздниках, о религии, да много чего нового - крайне рекомендую!

    Игра является очень хорошей гриндилкой, без претензий на игру года и мировой шедевр, как и все игры от Юбисофт, в которые мы играем в ожидании нормальных игр от Naughty Dog, Rockstar, CD Project Red и т.д., так что думаю в этот раз 7 из 10 будет более чем приемлемой оценкой, учитывая аж двухгодичный период отсутствия игр серии на рынке и полное переосмысление! Если Одиссея точно такая де и опять конвейер включили, то ей уже поставлю 5 или 6, но тут всё же инноваций хватает для лояльной оценки:)    … Expand
  71. Hackslashshoot
    Aug 15, 2021
    6
    Took a break from ac for while haven’t played one in over 5 years. Still the same old formula only this is bigger than any other ac . Tedious af like most ac games. I am definitely done with this series maybe even done with Ubisoft. I will see what they do with fc6. If you have not tried an Assassins Creed game yet this is a good one. I am just burnt on the same old **** wrapped in aTook a break from ac for while haven’t played one in over 5 years. Still the same old formula only this is bigger than any other ac . Tedious af like most ac games. I am definitely done with this series maybe even done with Ubisoft. I will see what they do with fc6. If you have not tried an Assassins Creed game yet this is a good one. I am just burnt on the same old **** wrapped in a different package.… Expand
  72. Tom11th
    Aug 3, 2022
    5
    English is not my native language, I do apologize in advance for any mistakes and errors.

    My god, this game is badly written/directed! At first, around 30h into the game, I was pretty happy with the game, world building, graphics, etc. At that time, for me, the game was a solid 8/10. I was so wrong. Everything in this game happens so fast, so randomly. Before you even meet a    English is not my native language, I do apologize in advance for any mistakes and errors.

    My god, this game is badly written/directed!

    At first, around 30h into the game, I was pretty happy with the game, world building, graphics, etc. At that time, for me, the game was a solid 8/10. I was so wrong.

    Everything in this game happens so fast, so randomly. Before you even meet a character, that character is already dead/dying, or betraying you (which is incredibly predictable).
    For example, you watch some gruesome death of some child.... the kid you met 5 minutes earlier. The game lets you 'lightly' know that now is the time for sadness (slow-mo, sad music, crying mother). Sometimes the loading time of the game is longer than the exposition of characters.

    You feel zero attachment, zero emotion. That one scene, quest, reminded me of the prologue to The Last of Us. All it took was a few minutes of good acting, brief exposition and a subtle backstory, to make you feel something, to feel the suffering of a parent who just lost a child. There is not even one such moment in Assassins' Creed Origins. Wasted potential.

    For most of the game, I felt zero attachment to any of the characters.
    In some places, Bayek had quite interesting tantrums, expressing some emotions.

    Unfortunately, after 100+ hours, I can't recall even one interesting character.
    Side quests could have been non-existent, boring, repetitive. Horrifyingly badly acted.
    A character outside the Animus... for most of the time, I didn't even remember that she existed at all. The entire story line could have ceased to exist, and it wouldn't have changed anything in Bayek's world.

    This game is a drag. By the end, instead of being interested in how it would end, I was bored and waiting for it to finally end.

    The last game in the Assassins' Creed series that I played was Unity. Pretty cool, visually gorgeous, realistic characters and their stories. Here I was dying of boredom and annoyance.

    Every now and then, when a new game in the series comes out, I think to myself that maybe it's worth a try, maybe it will be OK this time...?
    This is definitely the last game in the Assassins' Creed series that I will ever play. Unfortunately, the series died along with Ezio, as did my interest in the Creed.    … Expand
  73. anthonyjc419
    Apr 30, 2022
    6
    I have to be honest I’m very disappointed with this game after coming from Valhalla then odyssey I came straight here and was ready for another AC game I never wanted the other two to end but this one around level 15 I realized how bad the combat and gameplay is, very spongy npc, very unresponsive combat, boring missions, and other combat cons!
  74. SquATime
    Mar 25, 2022
    7
    Scénario mise en scène : 7/10
    Gameplay : 7/10
    Univers : 9/10
    Réalisation technique : 6/10
    Réalisation graphique : 7/10
  75. MaxieZeus
    Sep 2, 2022
    5
    A boring game where combat feels like a knockoff of Dark Souls without any weight or feel, soulless open world with repetitive side quests and a boring story that loosely explains the origins of assassins. Still playable but would not touch again.
  76. HeitorCampos
    Mar 13, 2023
    6
    It's a great setting, but it's a bad AC game, it lost it's identity. I didn't love what thode games were before, but it's sad to see it become so uninspired, even if it is functional, and fun for a while. It gets old fast though, and although it's one of the best AC games, it's the nail in the AC coffin. It's fine in just about everything, the setting is good though.
  77. Catesfan
    May 17, 2019
    6
    Though never a big fan of series I somehow played every entry except for Rogue. In that period I got tired of repetitiveness and absence of changes and especially wanted to play Origins as it was a shift for the series.
    I will just specify pluses and minuses.
    +++ New fighting system looks fresh and some active skills from skill tree really refresh it in the course of the game. +++ The    Though never a big fan of series I somehow played every entry except for Rogue. In that period I got tired of repetitiveness and absence of changes and especially wanted to play Origins as it was a shift for the series.
    I will just specify pluses and minuses.
    +++ New fighting system looks fresh and some active skills from skill tree really refresh it in the course of the game.
    +++ The world is huge and it gives you that sense of adventure, journey through the desert from one point to another.
    +++ Two or three emotional moments in the story cinematics.
    Minuses.
    --- You journey through this big world but encounter no new enemies, no new animals. Forts you capture get bigger in size and amount of enemies, but pose no new challenges.
    --- You quickly understand tactics of finding chests, infiltrating forts and fighting enemies and this tactics does not change the whole game. As i said, no new enemies, no new threats, challenges doom you to doing all the process in repetitive way.
    --- There is no visual change in the world from your actions, starting from no visual change in settlement where you killed a tyrant that sucked all resourses and instilled fear in the city and following forts that you capture killing all the soldiers and sometimes even helping rebels to capture it once again packed with Roman soldeirs and rebels in cages next time you drive by it. There is not a single region that you can free from oppression. You kill hundreds and they still roam the streets (much like Far Cry 5).
    --- The highest difficulty still mostly relies on level comparison instead of actual difficulty.

    Despite all the things I did not like in the game at this point I am still ready to say it is a good game if it wasn't for one crucial thing that I realized suddenly at the end of the campaign: there is next to none interesting story missions, close to the end there is an action packed war mission, but apart from it I can't remember a single quest. You either retrieve prisoner from the cage in the camp or crouch in a secured location and assassinate target. And there are no special target conditions, you just hide in the bushes, or grab the ledge and jump down on the enemy. That is it. I am afraid that I don't have time or desire to play games like this one anymore. It is not that I like story-centered games or don't like aesthetics, I just like varied games, games where there's some meaning to upgrading your equipment, exploration etc.    … Expand
  78. Kinokee
    Jul 23, 2020
    6
    The game feels like it suffers from -too- many things to do. The world is overly blown up to do many small meaningless things. Whomever was the UI designer clearly wanted people to go blind by placing white and light gold markers on sand coloured tilesets. Please tell me what the purpose of icons on a map are if you can never see them.
    The combat potential has so many things you can do.    The game feels like it suffers from -too- many things to do. The world is overly blown up to do many small meaningless things. Whomever was the UI designer clearly wanted people to go blind by placing white and light gold markers on sand coloured tilesets. Please tell me what the purpose of icons on a map are if you can never see them.
    The combat potential has so many things you can do. In terms of stealth, brawling, luring enemies, traps, fires, etc. Unfortunately, most of it is never made use of. That being said, the previous track record of trying to make use of them was not very fun and felt like using my brain too much compared to any other point in the game where I can turn it off and mindlessly check off completion boxes.

    The story has a couple good parts but the majority is forgettable with characters I still cannot tell who is who. The side quests are somewhat interesting, but generally not so much,. The main character Bayek is someone I felt I grew to understand, whereas I grew apart from Aya, the second PC character. In the end I felt she stole the spotlight from the character I put 60 hours into. Even if her character was more fleshed out and written I don't think that would improve anything since in general she seems to be a bland archetype who keeps playing missions I don't enjoy.
    Then there's the RL story in the game which doesn't make sense. You're about to be killed so you equivocally lay down and sleep and wait for it. What kind of lame assassin does that. Cut to the end game and you are able to leave to somewhere else so what do you do? You just again... lay down and sleep. It doesn't make sense and it's disjointed.
    Those mechanisms in-game where you hear people talking about the future or time travel take eons to finish speaking. It's like their instructions were to speak as humanly possibly and they lock the character to the radius around the mechanism so you can't run away. It's so slow I managed to lose concentration on what they're even talking about.

    Then there's the combat and climbing. The general movement of the game suffers from a noticeable input lag. Causing for a lot of delayed responses. There are a lot of times where I will be standing around on a small step and not want to be. Sometimes I'll randomly jump off to the side when climbing and die. There's times where I will auto target the wrong enemy when attacking because it's based on enemy proximity and not where I'm trying to attack. There's many things that add up to an experience overall feels unclean.

    There are SO. MANY. moments in the game where it feels cringy to watch. Like the internet's anime memelord thought of some of the coolest moments from their favourite anime and decided that assassin's and the main character should be able to do some of these things for no reason or context other than it was cool in their favourite anime. Watching it made me think that the assassin's are lame.

    The entire game seems like a payoff for the last 3 minute cutscene and spoilers, but your character doesn't really matter. There's no sense of validation whatsoever. Kind of related but I feel like there were some major feminists on the writing and quest design teams.    … Expand
  79. Tom360
    Jul 16, 2018
    5
    I've played every AC game from the outset. I play them for a few reasons and I look for a few things. Those things are as follows: Action elements, stealth gameplay, combat.

    I found this game EXTREMELY lazy in all three aspects. The combat is easily the most clumsy of the series. I hold black flag to be the pinnacle of the combat here. The stealth has been scaled back so much it    I've played every AC game from the outset. I play them for a few reasons and I look for a few things. Those things are as follows: Action elements, stealth gameplay, combat.

    I found this game EXTREMELY lazy in all three aspects. The combat is easily the most clumsy of the series. I hold black flag to be the pinnacle of the combat here. The stealth has been scaled back so much it basically comes down to one button. The action set pieces are no where to be seen.

    The one saving grace to this game is the open world. it's pretty incredible to look at. Too bad the game mechanics didn't match the attention to detail that the world was paid.

    One last point - the move to a more RPG focused game hurt more than helped. It was half-assed when compared to actual RPG's like The Witcher or Skyrim. Overall, very disappointed with the end product here.    … Expand
  80. moothemagiccow
    Apr 1, 2020
    7
    The makers of this game put a lot of work into it. The world is fun! You can do a lot of wild things exploring Egypt. Upgrading your gear and your skills by hunting is also fun.

    The main story that they want you to play is dull. I started to skip all the dialogue. The story is pretty much the same as Assassin's Creed 2. The sidequests are not much better! Lots of sneak into the bandits    The makers of this game put a lot of work into it. The world is fun! You can do a lot of wild things exploring Egypt. Upgrading your gear and your skills by hunting is also fun.

    The main story that they want you to play is dull. I started to skip all the dialogue. The story is pretty much the same as Assassin's Creed 2. The sidequests are not much better! Lots of sneak into the bandits base. Kill the bandits. Yes I know, why would I want something more complicated from Assassin's Creed?

    It's fun for a while! Exploring! Sneaking! Sniping. But then it's not. Revenge is just not that interesting when you're not made familiar with what the protagonist is avenging.

    I had a big long review written, but metacritic ate it.    … Expand
  81. SuperKing
    Nov 22, 2020
    6
    There is a lot of good things to say about this entry in the series. It has great visuals, a decent main story and the combat is good enough. But the side quests and outposts really bog the game down. It becomes to feel more like a chore rather then fun. You will however get your money's worth. I have been playing for about 60 hours and have yet to see the ending. Sadly I have thrown inThere is a lot of good things to say about this entry in the series. It has great visuals, a decent main story and the combat is good enough. But the side quests and outposts really bog the game down. It becomes to feel more like a chore rather then fun. You will however get your money's worth. I have been playing for about 60 hours and have yet to see the ending. Sadly I have thrown in the towel. Buy this only if you like the AC format and don't mind a grid.… Expand
  82. parallax_84
    Aug 18, 2018
    6
    Is not a bad game but is far from the good old days from this franchise. Ubisoft created a really nice open world but is almost empty. The controls are at least more responsive than previous games but the combat feels too automatic.
    The Story is not very good, and the last third of the campaign switches so many times of villains that
    hurts the main story. Dont you even dare to compare    Is not a bad game but is far from the good old days from this franchise. Ubisoft created a really nice open world but is almost empty. The controls are at least more responsive than previous games but the combat feels too automatic.
    The Story is not very good, and the last third of the campaign switches so many times of villains that
    hurts the main story.
    Dont you even dare to compare this game with what CD Projekt has accomplished,it is blasphemy!!!    … Expand
  83. Fyil
    Mar 10, 2019
    5
    Thought this game would give me the witcher 3 vibes with all that equipment progression. Stopped playing it at lv 18. Really boring and repetitive.
  84. eva3si0n
    Oct 31, 2020
    7
    Assassin's Creed Origins restarted the series, which has been slowly dying for a couple of years. In general, at the time of its release, it looked fresh, most RPG elements had not yet been introduced into the gameplay, and the level of scope and beauty of the surrounding world was amazing. The plot was a failure and it felt after 3-4 hours of play. Gameplay arrived and began to seemAssassin's Creed Origins restarted the series, which has been slowly dying for a couple of years. In general, at the time of its release, it looked fresh, most RPG elements had not yet been introduced into the gameplay, and the level of scope and beauty of the surrounding world was amazing. The plot was a failure and it felt after 3-4 hours of play. Gameplay arrived and began to seem monotonous after 15-20 hours. But the beauty of the world, its scope for a very long time forced to play Origins. Unfortunately, now it is clear that 3 part will be based on Origins. But the gameplay Origins is already outdated in 2017. It seems that Ubisoft is again leading the series to death.… Expand
  85. Spartan91
    Jul 6, 2018
    5
    The best assassins creed game since the first, although that really isn't saying much. The game looks gorgeous and the stealth seems to be a little better but it's pretty much the same as always.
    The big new fighting system is mostly a failure, better than the old ones, but just horrible. My thoughts playing this were always that the main focus of the devs were the animations looking cool    The best assassins creed game since the first, although that really isn't saying much. The game looks gorgeous and the stealth seems to be a little better but it's pretty much the same as always.
    The big new fighting system is mostly a failure, better than the old ones, but just horrible. My thoughts playing this were always that the main focus of the devs were the animations looking cool and not the fighting actually being fun. Or even working properly. Most of the time you're not fighting the enemy but rather the camera.
    The RPG mechanic is barely noticable, it mainly influences which missions you can and can't do so it does sort of guide you through the side missions and regions. THere's nothings really interesting in the equipment mechanics, just always switch to the better one when you get it. Really no point to this even existing.
    This entire game shows that the Devs really shouldn't be trying anything new. This is just a half assed effort by an incompetent team that's more suited to putting out the same game every year than actually creating something. Ubisoft really has gone downhill.    … Expand
  86. Alex1010500
    Jun 21, 2020
    5
    Неплохая игра, но все портят микротранзикации. Чем больше жадности у разработчиков и издателей, тем меньше желания играть в их игры. Хотите лубоксы в играх, разрабатывайте бесплатные игры на мобильные телефоны.
  87. syandicate
    Jan 11, 2020
    5
    +Open world is big.
    +Story is alright.Not so bad but not so good either.
    -Characters.
    -While open world activities are better than periveous entries in the series,they are still bad.
    -Skill tree is empty.For example,ability to buy chariot,ability to rest etc.
    -Fighting.
    -Stealth is broken.
  88. xSPAZZx
    Nov 25, 2019
    5
    Buy Odyssey It's a better game

    Staring at the same hieroglyphics in an empty desert is boring
  89. Embracemind
    Oct 21, 2019
    7
    Full of surprises, good ones and bad alike. Combat system is a mess especially on nightmare difficulty, with inaccurate hitboxes and sometimes ennemies covering the distance between you and them by literally sliding towards you, giving you no time to react to their attacks.
  90. Lopo
    Nov 26, 2020
    7
    This is a good, but flawed game. The game's story is good, however there are some issues with pacing near the begining. The main villain of the game is also forgettable. The gameplay however is good, so is the combat. Parkour is definitely lacking, however I see why it is this way, as it is better for the purpose of exlporation of the world. The recreation of Ancient Egypt is absolutelyThis is a good, but flawed game. The game's story is good, however there are some issues with pacing near the begining. The main villain of the game is also forgettable. The gameplay however is good, so is the combat. Parkour is definitely lacking, however I see why it is this way, as it is better for the purpose of exlporation of the world. The recreation of Ancient Egypt is absolutely beautifull and feels alive and lived in. The acting is amazing and Bayek is propably my favorite Assassin's Creed protagonist. This is the best Assassin's creed game since Black Flag. A must play for an Assassin's creed fan, if you don't like the franchise I would still reccomend giving it a chance, watching some gameplay to decide if you like it is a good way to see if it's for you.… Expand
  91. jin44jim
    Sep 15, 2020
    7
    I feel like games keeps getting worse and worse the more money and Esport tryhards have gotten into these games. The combat system is a step back from the older games making the game unfun and unrealistic so these Esport fanboys can play a game besides fortnight or COD. The combat system is unresponsive for the most part and clunky so that you miss attacks and can't counter properly. II feel like games keeps getting worse and worse the more money and Esport tryhards have gotten into these games. The combat system is a step back from the older games making the game unfun and unrealistic so these Esport fanboys can play a game besides fortnight or COD. The combat system is unresponsive for the most part and clunky so that you miss attacks and can't counter properly. I know the old combat system was a little to easy for tryhards but it is what made the game fun for ppl to relax and enjoy games and not take them so seriously.… Expand
  92. Przemun1304
    Aug 6, 2019
    7
    It was my first Assassin and honestly, I was really enjoyed this game but after 50 hours had to force myself to finish it. If that is the best part of Assasin's, so rest of them must be really crap. Revievs don't lie. Recommended only to Assassin's fanboys
  93. hknyrbkn
    Nov 25, 2020
    5
    Lifeless beauty. And please, why are ancient Egyptians speaking English with an accent? Make them speak Greek, Coptic, Arabic, or proper English. Enough with your ugly bias.
  94. ToshLichev
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    The last good AC game before it all went to **** Despite introducing some of the problems (atrocious combat, sub-par RPG systems, freerun for dummies, total lack of current day story, etc.) that would go on to plague future installments and ruin the franchise, Origins still manages to pack enough of a punch to serve as good farewell for fans of the franchise - right where it all begins.The last good AC game before it all went to **** Despite introducing some of the problems (atrocious combat, sub-par RPG systems, freerun for dummies, total lack of current day story, etc.) that would go on to plague future installments and ruin the franchise, Origins still manages to pack enough of a punch to serve as good farewell for fans of the franchise - right where it all begins. Bayek is an enjoyable character, his story is interesting and engaging enough and Egypt is one of the most impressive AC locations so far.… Expand
  95. GreenManGaming
    Mar 23, 2019
    7
    Assassin’s Creed Origins is a deep-dive into a truly stunning realization of ancient Egypt, with a rich series of cultures, genuine characters, and more mission variety than any other game in the series. The combat is challenging and thoughtful, and while the loot system doesn’t match up to games like Destiny 2, there are enough different weapon types and enough enemy variety to keep youAssassin’s Creed Origins is a deep-dive into a truly stunning realization of ancient Egypt, with a rich series of cultures, genuine characters, and more mission variety than any other game in the series. The combat is challenging and thoughtful, and while the loot system doesn’t match up to games like Destiny 2, there are enough different weapon types and enough enemy variety to keep you swapping between weapons, catered to the situation. The RPG elements encourage challenges of their own, and even despite a handful of bugs, I desperately wanted to keep playing.… Expand
  96. Heintzchel
    May 4, 2019
    7
    The gameplay itself is good, with a lot of different skills and abilities to unlock and use. A lot of changes have been implemented to make this game feel more like an RPG, and it's great. The map is huge with a ton of areas to explore and quests to do. However, most of these side quests are painfully boring and repetitive. And you'll be sad to know you'll be doing a lot of them in orderThe gameplay itself is good, with a lot of different skills and abilities to unlock and use. A lot of changes have been implemented to make this game feel more like an RPG, and it's great. The map is huge with a ton of areas to explore and quests to do. However, most of these side quests are painfully boring and repetitive. And you'll be sad to know you'll be doing a lot of them in order to level up enough to be able to complete the next Main Quest. Speaking of the main quest line, the main story is mediocre at best, with a boring protagonist and even less interesting side characters. I can't find myself getting attached to these characters and what they go through as much as I was able to in past games. Getting interrupted periodically throughout the game to focus on the "modern day" story is also quite annoying and breaks immersion. The AI is often buggy and don't act as they should, especially the ones you are required to follow to complete certain quests. Customization is present, however it leaves little to be desired in my opinion. Overall, the game isn't bad, but it's definitely not one of the best Assassin's Creed installments. 7/10 at the most.… Expand
  97. Abdulebinm
    Apr 27, 2020
    5
    AC, as always, has great design and fun gameplay to some extent.

    A BIG FAT BUT: The leveling system is so full of grind that it makes the game so annoying and frustrating.

    I've never written a review in Metacritic before, this game got so pissed off I had to write one.
  98. berkae
    Jun 17, 2022
    7
    Good switch for AC. Egypt is incredible, the story is decent, and a lot of new things added to the game. I would say this might be the best AC they made (even if not my favorite).
  99. Ntoumas
    Jul 9, 2019
    6
    I never finished the game. As much as fun and intrest I had in the story the gameplay made me to quit. The game repeats it self. Every mission ask you to save someone and carry them back to their home and these happens all over again. Furthermore because it takes place in ancient Egypt the Sahara was too much empt. Even with my horse the gameplay was slow and unpleasant.
  100. hinfectos
    May 1, 2021
    7
    Comprado en pack junto a Odyssey por 29'99€.

    Buena reinventación y buena entrega. Divertida y muy atractiva. El punto negativo se lo doy a un vasto mundo innecesariamente enorme y donde encuentro cierto vacío. El alubión de misiones secundarias también me parece innecesario porque algunas son un verdadero aburrimiento. Ciñiéndome a la historia principal, bien. Buenos gráficos y un    Comprado en pack junto a Odyssey por 29'99€.

    Buena reinventación y buena entrega. Divertida y muy atractiva. El punto negativo se lo doy a un vasto mundo innecesariamente enorme y donde encuentro cierto vacío. El alubión de misiones secundarias también me parece innecesario porque algunas son un verdadero aburrimiento.

    Ciñiéndome a la historia principal, bien. Buenos gráficos y un sistema de batalla atractivo.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 63 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 63
  1. RPG Fan
    Jan 2, 2018
    75
    Assassin's Creed: Origins is the best game in the series, but it's a mediocre action RPG at its core. In this sense, it both succeeds and fails at being a much-needed franchise shakeup.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Dec 29, 2017
    85
    Origins is the newest installment in rather worn out series and a much appreciated and needed refresh. New combat and graphically fantastic environment with tons of content will gave you some nice moments. The game is not a blast but it is a proof that AC is back on the right track again, for now.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 15, 2017
    90
    With a beautiful world you'll repeatedly die for and lethal toys to play with, Assassin's Creed Origins finally delivers the game you always wanted from the series. Brilliant. [Christmas 2017, p.87]
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