Assassin's Creed Syndicate

 PlayStation 4
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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 2292 Ratings

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  1. alionl
    Jul 4, 2022
    7
    Not a bad game but a little boring when you compare it to the others. But I still like it.
  2. SG03
    Mar 7, 2023
    8
    The game's main con is that it is janky as all hell, with unresponsive controls or obvious visual glitches at times, and for that reason alone I can't whoieheartedly recommend it. However, if you are willing to look past the jankiness, the core gameplay loop is the typical fun Assassin's creed stealth and rooftop parkour.

    While stealth is fun as always, which is only enhanced by the    The game's main con is that it is janky as all hell, with unresponsive controls or obvious visual glitches at times, and for that reason alone I can't whoieheartedly recommend it. However, if you are willing to look past the jankiness, the core gameplay loop is the typical fun Assassin's creed stealth and rooftop parkour.

    While stealth is fun as always, which is only enhanced by the addition of the grappling hook, the combat is at best serviceable, as I can’t say that I’m a fan of the Arkham-style combat.

    Moving on, one common complaint is that this game is much lighter in tone than previous AC games, which I personally liked as I am a sucker for stupid banter in video games, and the twin protagonists play off each other very well in that regard.

    The game also has a lot of pointless collectibles and side missions, but they're easy to ignore and quite frankly not all that tedious as the city is beautifully crafted and a joy to traverse.

    Speaking of the city, in terms of graphics, it’s not bad for a 2016 title. However, the game is incredibly foggy, which seems to be a design choice, albeit one in my opinion that makes the game worse for wear.    … Expand
  3. DarthJ
    Aug 28, 2022
    6
    I felt very disapointed after the final level. The main villain was so typical. Main characters, twin assassins, are really cant be considered as assassins!!1 They joke all the time!! How does it suppose to help the gamer to believe that that their story matters
  4. shushlolhi
    Jan 5, 2023
    8
    Most underrated game in the series. Great graphics. Great stealth. Great gameplay and world. Just buy it bro
  5. JOF7
    Dec 4, 2022
    8
    This is the best Assassin's Creed game for a lot of reasons.
    The story is interesting enough to keep you playing, the characters are decent, the combat is the best AC has ever seen, and the setting is also top notch. Also in my experience this is the AC game with the smallest amount of bugs.
  6. drak12317
    Jan 11, 2023
    7
    Recenzja powstała w celu zapisu oceny z gry na moim profilu, ku potomności.
  7. victorsagds19
    Feb 7, 2023
    8
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  8. AdoMobA
    Aug 6, 2023
    8
    Pros
    - combat feels good with its focus on multi-finishers
    - the parkour feels smooth and offers new options with the grappling hook - the twins are distinct and feel like actual characters - only game in the series where I enjoy all of the 100% mission requirements - London looks lovingly crafted and makes you immersed in the early industrial period Cons - numerous random crashes    Pros
    - combat feels good with its focus on multi-finishers
    - the parkour feels smooth and offers new options with the grappling hook
    - the twins are distinct and feel like actual characters
    - only game in the series where I enjoy all of the 100% mission requirements
    - London looks lovingly crafted and makes you immersed in the early industrial period

    Cons
    - numerous random crashes and cutscene bugs
    - fake on foot 'chases' that grow more and more aggravating as the game continues
    - while the carriages feel ok to drive the races drew me up the wall

    Assassin's Creed Syndicate is the last hurrah for the old style AC and what a resounding hurrah it is. This was one of the more surprisingly enjoyable experiences I have played in the series, especially after Unity.

    Focusing on the story of the Frye twins you use them both to liberate London from under the templars borough by borough. The conquest activities are succinct and fun to engage with while you build out your own gang, which is the returning brotherhood mechanic with a fun feeling twist.

    The combat is flashy, responsive and just overall fun. The three melee weapon types serve as a good visual changeup whenever you want to try something a little different. For the first time in series history, we also get a dedicated stealth button that offers some new options.

    What is a massive game changer is the grapple hook. Allowing you to ascend within a manner of seconds and quickly traverse between buildings. A lot of options that Unity offered were taken out but this results in a parkour system that does not feel like garbage, even though it looks anemic compared to a lot of other entries.

    There are also numerous side quests with historical figures that all add a little bit of zest to London, some very surprising. All of the side content feeds you XP and money allowing you to broaden your arsenal of Skills and Equipment which once again introduces some fun gameplay features.

    When it comes to the bad parts, the game has bugged cutscenes to this day, resulting in some characters being invisible. It also is prone to randomly crashing, though this happened only three times in my seventy hours with the game.

    It also features a bunch of person to person 'chases' that are no chases at all. Your target reaches stupid amount of speed so you can't catch them until the developers decide that you can. There is no outplaying this or room for skill expression. Just hold the run button until this active cutscene decides to end with the mercy of the developers. It is something you notice especially if you go for 100%.

    Given Ubisoft and their history with vehicles I was actually surprised how well the carriages handle. All that goes out of the window when you start racing them. Rubber banding is one of the reasons why I don't play most racing games and boy oh boy did this game go overboard with that.

    So AC Syndicate huh? Surprisingly fun and enjoyable. If you like the old style AC games this one is a fun last send off before the Time Saver state the series ended up in. Plus you can basically get it for free these days so it is worth your cash.    … Expand
  9. Potet69
    Jun 6, 2023
    7
    Tried some new mechanics and it worked. Fun to play.‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ Good missions. But when taking over the districts it's very repetitive
  10. Lezzly
    May 28, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Syndicate był bardzo ładnym graficznie tytułem. Londyn jest ogromny, ulice, budynki. Momentami zapominałem o grze i szedłem po prostu zwiedzać. Fabuła oparta na rodzeństwie poszukującego artefaktu nie była najgorsza, oczywiście to nie było to samo co przy klasycznych odsłonach, ale mimo to, gra oddała klimatycznie duszę Londyńskiej epoki industrialnej. Podróż pociągiem, usprawnienie poruszania się po mapie w postaci wystrzeliwanej linki z hakiem ułatwiła rozgrywkę.… Expand
  11. gaset04
    Jul 18, 2023
    7
    I'ts clear to AC Syndicate is far better than Unity. Graphics and sounds are still the same. However, at the exit there were less bugs than the previous. I like the personality except Jacob. I feel he says sentences without sense. They need to improve the controls and put more objects to do parkour. Without parkour it's not a AC game. Putting activities is pretty nice but when you spendI'ts clear to AC Syndicate is far better than Unity. Graphics and sounds are still the same. However, at the exit there were less bugs than the previous. I like the personality except Jacob. I feel he says sentences without sense. They need to improve the controls and put more objects to do parkour. Without parkour it's not a AC game. Putting activities is pretty nice but when you spend hours doing the same activities maybe it could be a little bit boring. In conclusion, it's a good game but there is another AC game set in in other country.… Expand
  12. FrankCreeper
    Jul 28, 2023
    7
    A good title with less bug from his predecessor the combact system is the good thing about this gam..the story is fine but the parkour is totally absent for the mechanic grapple system.Good character and beatiful city to explore with a fine activity to complete
  13. loler0626
    Aug 21, 2023
    8
    Fun game, personally I plaid it on ps4 I played through the full campaign and it was enjoyable
  14. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    6
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! acsyndicate
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#89 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 86
  3. Negative: 2 out of 86
  1. CD-Action
    Jan 12, 2016
    70
    Another Assassin’s Creed game that you can either buy or ignore sight unseen depending on whether you grew tired of the old formula. Some innovations (e.g. the grappling hook) are a welcome addition, some (like two playable characters and their development system) feel forced and not really thought through. The brightest aspect of Syndicate is London, which might be the most spectacular city in the series. [13/2015, p.42]
  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Jan 4, 2016
    85
    Assassin’s Creed Syndicate is the best Assassin’s Creed since Black Flag. Ubisoft returns to form. [Nov 2015]
  3. Games Master UK
    Jan 3, 2016
    77
    Beautiful Victorian London restores faith in the series - but the stealth is in serious need of an overhaul. [Christmas 2015, p.64]
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