Assassin's Creed Unity

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  1. whatever523
    Nov 11, 2014
    6
    Ubisoft really need to take more time to FINISH their games before they release them. Scheduled yearly releases don't work, especially with games getting more complex.
  2. opxpp
    Nov 11, 2014
    7
    combats is Slowly And high drop frame and i cant play co op because for drop frame story is very good sound is good Specially arno was child at total i suffered from drop frame
  3. mavisakal
    Nov 11, 2014
    5
    First of all I must admit that I've been waiting for this game for months. I was very excited when I got my dvd. When I started playing I thought that my resolution changed from 1080p to 720p . Because the graphics are choppy and there is a weird rendering mechanism in the game which you can notice immediately. There are too much glitches and frame rate drops even if there are no NPCs inFirst of all I must admit that I've been waiting for this game for months. I was very excited when I got my dvd. When I started playing I thought that my resolution changed from 1080p to 720p . Because the graphics are choppy and there is a weird rendering mechanism in the game which you can notice immediately. There are too much glitches and frame rate drops even if there are no NPCs in the scene. Glitches and bugs couldn't be resolved by installing the day one patch. I stopped playing it at %5 . And I 'm planning to change it with another game soon.… Expand
  4. chubacu
    Nov 11, 2014
    5
    At first, "thanks" for parity. I want to play a PS4 game, when I buy a game for PS4 but not for a horrible port from weakest console xbone.

    Second, game is very casual. I thought, after ACIII which was ok and horrible Black Swag Ubi will think again about NPC's AI and Fighting System. Yeah, Fighting system become so much better, but anyways mechanics are too easy. Arno leaps better and    At first, "thanks" for parity. I want to play a PS4 game, when I buy a game for PS4 but not for a horrible port from weakest console xbone.

    Second, game is very casual. I thought, after ACIII which was ok and horrible Black Swag Ubi will think again about NPC's AI and Fighting System. Yeah, Fighting system become so much better, but anyways mechanics are too easy. Arno leaps better and faster than even spider-man. Do you really think it's interesting?

    Also, the opporunity to change my outfit. gear and upgrade skills in every moment just from main menu. What is it? I loved so much, when my free roam was justified by many sorts of different activities and desire to change my outfit in Auditore Villa as well.

    Now, you could customise your character just from menu. Do you really thing it's interesting?

    Well, Ubi made a big step with crafting and economics in ACIII. Where is it on so-called NEXT-GEN ASSASSIN? Of course, Ubi, nobody needs it... *sarcasm*

    - WHY YOU CALLED IT UNITY BUT THE ONLY ASSASSINS I COULD CALL FOR ARE MY PSN FRIENDS?

    Ubi made a lot of big steps, developing recruits in ACB, ACR, ACIII, which was really interesting to use. Why on Eath you canceled these tactic function?

    The game is WAY TOO CASUAL and seems is made to satisfy every layer of gaming society : idiots, kids, casuals, e t.c.

    Stop it Ubisoft. And, While you made a really casual, easy game where you almost don't need to do anything but leap like a spidey and "PRESS X TO WIN" - you make Sony community play horrible Xbone port, which has disgusting quality and really bad graphics for PS4 hardware.

    Because of that my Score is 5.

    The setting is really interesting. I like Arno so much. I love how you made Paris. Generally Unity is atmospheric. Very Big plus for lots of side activities.

    But the Game is WAY TO CASUAL. Ubisoft deleted almost every cool aspect of previous games. No recruits, no crafting, almost no economics, no armories. Everything is WAY TOO SIPMLIFIED, that I don't feel pleasure while gaming process.

    Modern time in game is the same boring s*$#t as it was in Black Swag.

    And Finally I paid for disgusting Xbone Port with it's horrible graphics.

    I hope, it would be a good lesson for Ubisoft. Why can't they just make game a litlle bit more hardcore, give us more opportunities and tips.    … Expand
  5. AhmedShehab95
    Nov 12, 2014
    6
    i reviewed the game a bit early and i was wrong,didn't know it had many glitches and bugs.
    the game is okay but if UBISOFT not going to fix the issues i'm gonna trade it for another game tbh bugs and glitches ruined the gameplay for me.

    Next Time UBISOFT release the game when you are certain that it works and optimize your games for God's Sake.
  6. SaInT-PaDre
    May 16, 2021
    6
    Monotonous missions. Boring so much that they make you want to sleep. An interesting beginning slides further into a greasy grind. Apart from the graphics and beautifully recreated Paris, there is nothing else in this game.
  7. ConorIrwin001
    Aug 9, 2015
    6
    Having purchased Unity a year on from the shambles of its release, I can't speak for the extent to which the game was broken. However, in its current state, aside from a few sticky control issues, it is perfectly playable and also sufficiently enjoyable. Graphically its impressive, and the hundreds of on screen NPC's at a single time is particularly splendid. The combat can at times beHaving purchased Unity a year on from the shambles of its release, I can't speak for the extent to which the game was broken. However, in its current state, aside from a few sticky control issues, it is perfectly playable and also sufficiently enjoyable. Graphically its impressive, and the hundreds of on screen NPC's at a single time is particularly splendid. The combat can at times be weak, yet I've never enjoyed combat in previous iterations, however in this particular game it can be slightly more punishing, and the preferable method is to assassinate and run, arguable what the franchise is about. The side missions can be entertaining, although a tendency to mindlessly complete them without really considering their story is commonplace and perhaps due to the irrelevance of many of them. The murder mysteries can be quite entertaining also, yet often they drag on with investigation zones miles apart. Similarly, the main assassination missions have been revamped, with numerous entries and side missions that can affect the nature of the assassination, interesting but not revolutionary. Overall, a year on this is a fairly standard AC game, with clunkier controls, yet certainly a more interesting and detailed setting and environment that other iterations. Probably worth a rental if you're particularly interesting in the series.… Expand
  8. ToFewViews
    Dec 11, 2014
    6
    If you liked Assassin's Creed 2 more then the more recent games in the series you'll enjoy Unity a fair amount. It feels like it's going back to its roots slightly, With lots of buildings to scale/explore and a story reminiscent of the second game. The game-play and controls are usually where most the frustration comes from playing these games and sadly not to much has changed. Over andIf you liked Assassin's Creed 2 more then the more recent games in the series you'll enjoy Unity a fair amount. It feels like it's going back to its roots slightly, With lots of buildings to scale/explore and a story reminiscent of the second game. The game-play and controls are usually where most the frustration comes from playing these games and sadly not to much has changed. Over and Over I found myself dying/frustrated when I wouldn't clime a wall or jump through a window. Other things like the cover system suffer the same problem. Sadly the game is infested with bugs as well, even after an update that reportedly fixed 300+ Bugs.
    One of the new additions in Unity is the Co-Op Missions, they range from 2-4 player and reward you with new gear and are usually are slightly more difficult. Sadly most the time I disconnected from my group but the ones I did complete where very fun. The most original thing the game does is take to you different eras of time and you do missions on the Eiffel Tower and other historical parts of Paris.
    Overall I feel like Assassin's Creed Unity is wasted potential, Good ideas but poor execution. I hope they keep heading in this direction with the series but work on there bug fixes and creativity.    … Expand
  9. Verzac
    Nov 23, 2014
    6
    10/10 Spidey Simulator

    On a serious note though, "Joking aside, the graphics, mission structure, co-op focus, and other implementations make this game a step backwards from AC4." Are you serious? This IS Assassin's Creed, not a naval simulator. I'm thankful that Unity took a step back from ACIV's gameplay. ACIV just felt like a third person Call Of Duty. 1 v 10? Not a problem in    10/10 Spidey Simulator

    On a serious note though,
    "Joking aside, the graphics, mission structure, co-op focus, and other implementations make this game a step backwards from AC4."

    Are you serious? This IS Assassin's Creed, not a naval simulator. I'm thankful that Unity took a step back from ACIV's gameplay. ACIV just felt like a third person Call Of Duty. 1 v 10? Not a problem in ACIV, as you can chain kills with the overpowered counter-kill system. Is that the essence of an assassin? Mowing and plowing down everyone in your way?

    Unity felt like a step back to the original Assassin's Creed games, especially to AC1, where there is no counter kill at all, all for a good reason. Mowing and plowing down everyone in your way is fun, but it gets boring after awhile. It also takes away the necessity to buy better equipments *cough* microtransactions *cough* (actually, in ACU you could farm for the items yourself without the microtransactions, pretty easy actually, just complete all Cafe Theatre renovations and missions and purchase all Social Clubs, ta-da! 10,000 livres per 15 minutes, although some are locked until you play Club Competition)

    From the stealth perspective, the cover mechanic is a welcome, although unnecessary, addition to the game. The stealth mode (L2 button) introduced into the game is also a great addition to the game, as it enhances stealth playstyles greatly and adds a new dimension to the game.

    Ranged-weapon mechanics is a bit of a pain in the a** though. Rifles and pistols have the same range and accuracy. Seriously? The aiming mode is quite buggy too.

    The problem with ACU is that you can BARELY Assassinate mission targets that are incapacitated inside smoke bombs if you are already inside a conflict. The targeting system is a bit of a mess imo.

    Overall, I'm quite pleased with the gameplay, although some elements can be better implemented *cough* less glitchy *cough*.

    I do agree on the graphics being subpar though. They were great during the first few missions, but then they went to crap as the missions progressed. And don't mention the clippings. They're EVERYWHERE (trivia: the epidemic begun from AC Brotherhood). Even in cutscenes. Seriously Ubisoft? At least you can make sure that none of the hoods (I'm looking at you, Legendary Phantom Hood) clip Arno's face so innocenly in one of the most important cutscenes of your game (including the last mission).

    The parkour and controls are both good and bad. The good thing is that parkour from high buildings is much easier now as you don't have to slowly climb down a building if you can't find a haystack. This makes ALL the difference. The bad thing is that the "Controlled Descent" system is glitchy. Sometimes Arno would clip inside a wall when descending and clip out again for a brief moment. Overall though, I think the revamped parkour system is a very welcome addition to the franchise, provided that you don't mind playing spidey.

    However, the game felt EXTREMELY unpolished. The tutorials are incomplete, the "Database" doesn't have much information (trivia: they have grammatical errors! such a polished game!)

    Hell, the e-manual doesn't even tell you how to reload your pistols! I had to spam my DualShock to figure it out (hint: it's L3).

    Moving on to the co-op system. As a YouTube user described it:
    "DISCLAIMER:
    This trailer is HEAVILY SCRIPTED and does not depict the reality of co-op with your dumbass friends."

    The co-op system though, is fairly solid. Even when I played with a guy from UK (I'm in SEA), the co-op session felt lag-less and it was a very fun experience.

    And yes, before you ask, the FPS is choppy. Not as choppy people seemed to led me to believe though (20-30 FPS, I thought it was like 10 or 5). Personally, it's a minor problem compared to the other problems.

    The story, on the other hand, has potential. But it's just way too compressed. It's basically Assassin's Creed Simulator. Remember how Ezio got 3 titles dedicated just for him (4 if you count Embers). Now imagine those 3 titles are condensed into 1 title. A disaster. An over-compressed piece of junk. Arno went from a womanizer into a homicidal assassin imbued with spidey-abilities bent on revenge in, what, several hours? Main characters has A LOT OF POTENTIALS, but Ubisoft deems it necessary to kill them off in a few missions after they were introduced. The missions are basically "Kill Target A". Done. Hell, the First Civilization became a minor footnote/reference in this title! Where's the conspiracies we AC fans love?

    I don't usually appreciate stories being dragged out, but I feel that this story needs to be dragged out. Let us enjoy the appetizer before proceeding to the main course. Hell, you could make even more money than micro-transaction!

    Overall, a dirty-ass impure diamond-ore that has not been refined into actual diamond. It's dirty, it's muddy, but when you look at the potentials of it, you'll be astounded as to why Ubisoft rushed its refinement    … Expand
  10. Mrmanakan
    Dec 26, 2014
    6
    Assassins Creed: Unity is a good game, however it doesn't live up to the promise of reliving the French Revolution. Sure you see the crowds, witness people getting their head chopped off, and even see Louie lose his head. But it never takes advantage of the setting or makes you feel immersed in the revolution. It's just another revenge romp through revolutionary Paris. As with AC: 3 it wasAssassins Creed: Unity is a good game, however it doesn't live up to the promise of reliving the French Revolution. Sure you see the crowds, witness people getting their head chopped off, and even see Louie lose his head. But it never takes advantage of the setting or makes you feel immersed in the revolution. It's just another revenge romp through revolutionary Paris. As with AC: 3 it was a let down. I've learned not to get excited for these games because they end up being good but not great. If they would of put more love into the story, make Robespierre more of a villain, and make you feel like your really changing the country then it would of been amazing.

    The assassination missions where you choose the way you want to infiltrate and take out your target was a nice touch, as well as the murder mysteries. The game had it's moments but at the end of the day it was the 4th or 5th best assassins creed (having not played rogue) but it could of been the best. They really need to focus more on the story. I feel like every year they fail to capitalize on the history that surrounds these settings.

    While it is a good game it isn't anywhere near great. If your gonna buy one game this year this shouldn't be it. Hell, if your gonna buy 5 games this year I'm not sure I can say this should be one of them.

    Ubisoft put more love into this series. It has the potential to be the best game every year but you keep giving us generic stories and mediocre mechanics.    … Expand
  11. FadeOutAgain
    May 26, 2015
    7
    I've played every main Assassin's creed game (except Rogue) and would consider myself a tired fan of the series.

    ACIV was excellent and I had high hopes for Unity, I was severely disappointed. There are a lot of positive and awesome things this game does, yet a lot of faults exist too. Pros: 1. So much to do (quests, murder mysteries, collect gear, etc) 2. Good quality texture and    I've played every main Assassin's creed game (except Rogue) and would consider myself a tired fan of the series.

    ACIV was excellent and I had high hopes for Unity, I was severely disappointed. There are a lot of positive and awesome things this game does, yet a lot of faults exist too.

    Pros:
    1. So much to do (quests, murder mysteries, collect gear, etc)
    2. Good quality texture and lightning
    3. Decent companion throughout the game (Elise) and main character isn't heritable
    4. Character customization, lot of equipment to choose from
    5. Downward movement mechanic (Overrated though)
    6. Entering buildings all over the map through windows almost seamlessly
    7. Set piece assassinations, really great having to think and plan an assassination
    8. Huge map with excellent locations perfect for set piece assassinations

    Cons
    1. So much to do that none of the side quests offer anything significant. It's overwhelming and clutters your map. They don't tie into the story, don't offer anything other than a mission to do, which is fine, but all it did was trigger OCD for me.
    2. Whatever the textures and lighting were doing, be prepared to have it destroyed by awful framerate
    3. Glitches everywhere
    4. Terrible combat (Due to terrible controls), missing a lot of combat features from previous games that would have helped. Anyone with a gun in group combat is going to raise your blood pressure due to frustration with the dodge ability. Nothing new, missing old, terrible choice.
    5. Controls are awful, it's like your covered in superglue whenever you run. Even wide spaces need careful running as you can easily climb a chair or random wall.
    6. Glitches
    7. Glitches
    8. Skills customization (Most of these aren't even skills, they're just things assassins in previous games do by default like ROLLING after a fall). You miss out on a lot of skills if you don't play coop to get skill points, and they affect your single player missions. Which really sucks because you're not given new abilities and you miss out on old useful ones too.
    9. Boring final boss mission
    10. Story sucks, revenge plot (that's essentially it), no memorable cast at all
    11. Bad controls (Needs to be said twice)
    12. Enemies can be insanely difficult at times due to awful controls, I did not enjoy the combat at all, and I usually love AC combat, in that regard, weird difficulty spikes

    All in all, the people at UBI put effort, and it shows, but they aimed for the stars and failed, rather than delivering a nice cheeseburger, they overcooked a steak to the point of it being barely edible. And you can't blame them, the company demands yearly games (2 this year) with huge scope.

    This series needs to go back to basics, get tighter controls, adopt a less is more approach.

    Worth it for $20, especially since you get dead kings DLC for free.    … Expand
  12. heime2003
    Nov 16, 2014
    5
    same craps all over again and again
    why is people hyping AC like great game and series? why? cuz it has great graphic? or it makes u a cool looking assassin? or u can take part in some historical events (like french revolution in unity)??
    the truth is the gameplay in AC is very boring and nothing fresh. u get a quest, move to the spot that game instructs u to go to then u get into 3    same craps all over again and again
    why is people hyping AC like great game and series? why? cuz it has great graphic? or it makes u a cool looking assassin? or u can take part in some historical events (like french revolution in unity)??
    the truth is the gameplay in AC is very boring and nothing fresh. u get a quest, move to the spot that game instructs u to go to then u get into 3 button combats which have nothing with gamers skills
    anyone with uninjured hands and above 70 IQ can complete the game. ofc u have to watch all boring cutscenes and story telling like u have to admire all sceneries, buildings and crowds made by ubisoft
    in a word this game try to make u appreciate scripted stufffs and leave all fun out of window
    i wanted to join epic french revolution but couldnt play it more than 20 min    … Expand
  13. AvxrageJoe
    Sep 1, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I didn't buy this game at launch, so many of the glitches had been patched by the time I got to play the game. I guess the glitches are the main reason, why this game's ratings are terrible.

    There were still couple of bugs when I played this, but nothing game breaking. The gameplay is a hit and miss. Climbing mechanics are one of the worst of the series. The "controlled descending" was nice, but rest of it was bad. The combat system is pretty average. It is more unforgiving than in the previous games and for the first time in AC series I actually had to avoid combat, since the opponents were too tough. Good for you Ubisoft!

    The "memories" or missions were also different from the previous games and to be honest, the freedom of how to kill your targets was a fresh way to change the gameplay. Main missions were good, but I couldn't bother with the side quests. They were too repetitive.

    The story was pretty good up until the ending. Arno's and Elise's relationship was great and it really kept me playing through the story quickly. But then the ending was completely predictable and lame. Dark and gritty endings can be good, but not when they are done like this. Around halfway point of the game I already knew that Elise was going to die. If Elise would have lived, then that would have been a surprise ending and a very pleasant one! But now the ending just left a bitter taste in my mouth.

    With slightly better mechanics, fewer glitches and with a different ending, this game really would have been a masterpiece...    … Expand
  14. cheesegr8r
    Mar 22, 2015
    7
    After all of the updates, I can finally say Assassin's Creed Unity is a great game. The graphics are beautiful, the story is very interesting and France is a fun place to roam around. The negatives about the game are the loading screens, the vague protagonist, and a bit of the parkour features.

    Here is what is good about Unity: -The graphics are great -The framerate is finally fixed    After all of the updates, I can finally say Assassin's Creed Unity is a great game. The graphics are beautiful, the story is very interesting and France is a fun place to roam around. The negatives about the game are the loading screens, the vague protagonist, and a bit of the parkour features.

    Here is what is good about Unity:
    -The graphics are great
    -The framerate is finally fixed
    -The story is well done
    -The initiate and gold chests are no longer required to use the companion app
    -The variety of Assassin outfits
    - The fun co-op

    Here are the issues:
    -The parkour elements are awkward (ex. climbing in a window)
    - The loading screens
    - Vague characters
    - Same missions
    - The rain looks terrible compared to Black Flag

    Overall, the game is good. It is worth the money now that patches have been updated to fix the past major issues.    … Expand
  15. EHS_GirlScout
    Nov 12, 2014
    6
    There are a lot of issues with this game. The combat system has been ruined, frames drop constantly, the story loses steam within the first half hour, and don't even get me started on co-op.
    Unless Ubisoft patches the problems in this game fast I would recommend skipping this game. I would, however, suggest picking up Assassin's Creed: Rogue instead.
  16. Massakers
    Nov 13, 2014
    5
    Played AC 1 , 3 and Black Flag and i have to say that i reserved the game for 2 months now and its one of the worst bugged game i ever played and i play a lot .... UBISOFT have gone too far , this game is not ready for public and should have been developed for 1 more years .. Its gonna be a long time since im gonna buy ubisoft game , just see the users scores ... Gonna exchange it withPlayed AC 1 , 3 and Black Flag and i have to say that i reserved the game for 2 months now and its one of the worst bugged game i ever played and i play a lot .... UBISOFT have gone too far , this game is not ready for public and should have been developed for 1 more years .. Its gonna be a long time since im gonna buy ubisoft game , just see the users scores ... Gonna exchange it with Dragon Age in one week… Expand
  17. Termin8ter
    Feb 14, 2016
    6
    Unity is better than Far Cry 4, but that's not saying much. Unity is just as disappointing as FC4, and has all of the same problems: The main character is as interesting as a wall, The story is forgettable and underwhelming, The gameplay is exactly the same as Black Flag. The graphics and world are nice to look at, but that doesn't make up for anything. Also, Unity is chock full ofUnity is better than Far Cry 4, but that's not saying much. Unity is just as disappointing as FC4, and has all of the same problems: The main character is as interesting as a wall, The story is forgettable and underwhelming, The gameplay is exactly the same as Black Flag. The graphics and world are nice to look at, but that doesn't make up for anything. Also, Unity is chock full of hilarious bugs and glitches, which are more entertaining than the game itself. The only reason Unity leaps above FC4 is because of the slightly more interesting story. Don't buy this game, buy FC3 or wait for Syndicate to come out.… Expand
  18. mehrab
    Oct 3, 2015
    6
    I'll still say that the Assassins Creed 2 was the best in all the series. I'll still miss Ezio Auditore. But this one isn't boring though, A pretty average one from Ubisoft. I expected much more from this one. For all the assassins creed fans over there it's a big disapointment
  19. jaragun
    Nov 14, 2014
    6
    This game was big disappoint of me. Because controls are terrible, that game have LOT bugs, i have almost made rage quit because bugs, and story isn't really good. But graphics are really good, voice acting is really good.
  20. Quink666
    Nov 11, 2014
    6
    As a long time fan of the AC series i had really high expectations for this game. It still lacks in the story department which is a big minus for me. But it is incredibly beautiful and the controls have improved slightly compared to the other games, There can be thousand of NPC´s on screen at the same time wich make the city of Paris feel alive. COOP mission are a new really fun aspect ofAs a long time fan of the AC series i had really high expectations for this game. It still lacks in the story department which is a big minus for me. But it is incredibly beautiful and the controls have improved slightly compared to the other games, There can be thousand of NPC´s on screen at the same time wich make the city of Paris feel alive. COOP mission are a new really fun aspect of the game but there a to few of them imo. Alot of content (collectibles etc etc) there is also alot to do in crafting gear(stealth or armor gear) and weapons. You use skill points to grow stronger and each skill make you feel stronger similar to Shadow of Mordor where every skill makes you feel really powerful. 7/10… Expand
  21. tsakiym
    Jul 31, 2015
    6
    ok lets start whit the basics. full of bugs,some times u cant control the character and do the moves that you want, this game cost 70-100euro and every year u have to deal whit a new AC. and the story....omg. after brotherhood there is no story. but to be fair the game its good and a good come back from AC3 and Blackflag.

    one more **** ubisoft..ruining all their games
  22. RoverGrover
    Aug 7, 2015
    5
    It’s not quite as bad as everyone is claiming it to be. The game is beautiful, crowds feel more real and graphics are stunning. It’s just…kind of soulless. The map is cluttered with “unlock with our app” treasures and the “multiplayer” ghosts are kind of immersion-breaking.

    It’s not even the glitches that are bad, it just doesn’t have the same feel as previous installments. The    It’s not quite as bad as everyone is claiming it to be. The game is beautiful, crowds feel more real and graphics are stunning. It’s just…kind of soulless. The map is cluttered with “unlock with our app” treasures and the “multiplayer” ghosts are kind of immersion-breaking.

    It’s not even the glitches that are bad, it just doesn’t have the same feel as previous installments. The characters are fine but the story is hard to follow. Forget about “multiplayer”, its do one mission while 3 other fools are running around doing their own thing. The fact that this series has turned into a meaningless cash cow is evident everywhere. It’s been a year    … Expand
  23. GeorgePsom
    Apr 30, 2016
    7
    In its original state, the score would be a 4 not even mention a 3. But after it patched up (and hell it was a 6,5 GB patch) I must say I am impressed. Even though I encountered some minor frame rate drops and only one gamebreaking bug where I was forced to restart the whole application, I must say I am impressed with everything else. The story is awesome, despite the fact that the modernIn its original state, the score would be a 4 not even mention a 3. But after it patched up (and hell it was a 6,5 GB patch) I must say I am impressed. Even though I encountered some minor frame rate drops and only one gamebreaking bug where I was forced to restart the whole application, I must say I am impressed with everything else. The story is awesome, despite the fact that the modern day is almost ignored and it has a lot more to do with assassins, comparing it to black flag. The graphics were absolutely GORGEOUS, the best looking AC game so far. The only drawback, which justifies an 8/10 score is its length. Despite the story being cool, it was too short. I mean it's like 12 sequences with 2-3 memories each. After that you had literally a TON of side quests that got repetitive. They could have worked a little more on that. Overall a great experience but a little buggy. Try harder next time Ubi… Expand
  24. Yaskomo
    May 1, 2017
    7
    The plus:
    In Unity we are back we are back on the rooftops, not trees, not masts. Tarzan is off, Ezzio(like) is back on. This time your playground is revolutionary Paris. With Unity, you will be able to enjoy a wonderful rendition of Paris. My wife and I spend the honeymoon there and I was quite excited to see Cluny, Saint Etienne, Saint Eustache du Mont and many others in game. This was    The plus:
    In Unity we are back we are back on the rooftops, not trees, not masts. Tarzan is off, Ezzio(like) is back on. This time your playground is revolutionary Paris. With Unity, you will be able to enjoy a wonderful rendition of Paris. My wife and I spend the honeymoon there and I was quite excited to see Cluny, Saint Etienne, Saint Eustache du Mont and many others in game. This was made possible due to some noticeably upgraded graphics compared to Black Flag, which was good looking itself. So, a big plus here, because we can stop pretending that graphics don’t matter and admit it is so. Else, we wouldn’t sink thousands of euros in the latest ATI’s and NVidia products. So let’s be honest here and appreciate Unity for what is has to offer in this aspect.
    The story taking place in such a beautifully rendered environment is not top notch, but is not bad either. Short and with a twist. I enjoyed it, but I was left wanting for more.
    As I said, the story is short, but the game has lots to offer in terms of side missions, some of them quite “nouveau” like the CSI investigation missions. There is plenty to do in the game if you are an avid achiever and like 100% game completion.
    The stealth was a bit changed, with the introduction of a line of sight mechanic. You can now sneak past guards noses, if you are crouching behind a table or anything to break their LOS, giving you more freedom to finish a mission stealthily.
    The minus:
    What made the AC franchise really popular was its parkour element. It is with sadness that I announce that after AC, AC2, ACB, ACR, AC3 and ACBF the long and trialed parkour system was overhauled. To the worst. For the sake of innovation. Now, the parkour was reduced to “press a button and …parkour”.
    Such a thing in itself it is not a bad thing, but remember Black Flag, only before Unity, when you were high speeding on the rooftops of Havana and decided to change direction midcourse and assassinate a target of opportunity below you? It was the pinnacle of the previous five games being refined year by year (almost) to get you the bet freedom of movement/action possible. Forget it now. Your character will continue its path, oblivious to your commands to stop, jump and kill. The result of such a command would now randomly be:
    - Keep running on a predefined path.
    - Stop.
    - Stop and immediately go some random direction regardless of the direction you commanded.
    - Run to the nearest ledge and get stuck on it, in plain sight, and be noted by your target.
    - Jump to assassinate, but fell short of your target and enter combat.
    - Jump and assassinate an ally, who has just engaged your intended target.
    In terms of combat, all previous AC has a similar combat system: enter combat, wait to be attacked, perform a counter attack and insta-kill your target (a bit less so in ACBF), then rinse and repeat. This has to be change to something better, to feel combat like and more engaging. The good news is that it has changed in Unity. That is all the good news. The combat was changed to this succession of events:
    - Enter combat.
    - Attack you target.
    - See your target attacking you back.
    - Press the button to parry (same as before but…different. I bet you read that in James Franco’s voice).
    - Even though you parried at the exact time as dutifully instructed by creative director Alex Amancio in his in game linked tutorials, fail to parry and get hit badly, even by the weakest adversaries.
    - Shake your head in disbelief and try to parry again, this time with more care.
    - Realize it is not your timing that fails to parry, that it is the game that doesn’t do it. Despite you doing the exact same thing each time, sometime the game acts, sometimes it doesn’t. Be lucky.
    - Keep trying to parry or dodge. Yes, dodge is an option now, but it is just as well implemented as parry. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t.
    - Watch your camera setting itself at an impossible angle and admire the wall that just popped in front of you, and see nothing of the combat around you.
    - As the camera resets itself on a better angle, watch your character getting shot before you could dodge (provided dodge would have worked) because you couldn’t see the enemy targeting you.
    - Get lucky and see the enemy targeting you, rush towards it, try to dodge his bullet, only to see your character climbing a nearby fence/barrel/junk pile and get stuck on it, no matter what gods or devils you invoke to get him down.
    Finally, the game also features a coop multiplayer feature. Good thing, too. The bad thing? The game is 3 years old now and the player base is tiny. You won't have much opportunities to play this Coop in 2017. Get a friend or don't get any hopes for it.
    This is about it.
    Thank for taking time to read this and I hope your will enjoy it, if you do decide to buy it.    … Expand
  25. roshi82
    Jan 1, 2015
    7
    I am a fan of the AC franchise. The worst for me personally was 3 and Unity wasn't too far off. While the graphics were beautiful. The location was lovely. I didn't experience the amount of bugs and glitches that everyone else had. I fell through the hole once and I saw floating nuns and priests but that was more funny than annoying. What bothered me most about Unity is the closedI am a fan of the AC franchise. The worst for me personally was 3 and Unity wasn't too far off. While the graphics were beautiful. The location was lovely. I didn't experience the amount of bugs and glitches that everyone else had. I fell through the hole once and I saw floating nuns and priests but that was more funny than annoying. What bothered me most about Unity is the closed world. One big city. While in idea sounds great I felt rather trapped. They could have done so much more. I have been replaying IV on the PS4 and I missed the open world. The big open environments. I believe if Unity had more cities I would have given it a higher score. Also while the map is scattered with tons to do..it really doesn't take too long to finish them all. Not sure if I would get much replay value in this but at least the statue I got is nice… Expand
  26. JaydogReviews
    Jan 10, 2015
    7
    Assassin's Creed Unity is not deserving of the immense amounts of insults it has received. Although the game does have it's flaws, I managed to find great fun in it's fighting mechanics, and I believe the game did a wonderful job emphasizing it's dodge and parry techniques. Storyline is mediocre, not bad but not great. Unfortunately, I encountered the problem of very unsmooth travel amongAssassin's Creed Unity is not deserving of the immense amounts of insults it has received. Although the game does have it's flaws, I managed to find great fun in it's fighting mechanics, and I believe the game did a wonderful job emphasizing it's dodge and parry techniques. Storyline is mediocre, not bad but not great. Unfortunately, I encountered the problem of very unsmooth travel among rooftops. Whenever I would run in close proximity of an object, my character would just on top of that object, whether I intended to or not. On the positive side, The graphics may be the best yet on Ps4. All in all, if you are a fan of the series, or a fan of history in general, this game is for you.… Expand
  27. Keys1989
    Dec 18, 2014
    7
    This is a great game at its core. I did enjoy playing it start to finish and it held my attention the entire time. Graphics and game setting are both spot on. The co-op was good times, I just wish there were more co-op missions. The single player campaign was good fun, a little short but what was there is well paced.

    This game frustrates me because it's a good game that could have been    This is a great game at its core. I did enjoy playing it start to finish and it held my attention the entire time. Graphics and game setting are both spot on. The co-op was good times, I just wish there were more co-op missions. The single player campaign was good fun, a little short but what was there is well paced.

    This game frustrates me because it's a good game that could have been great. The controls are poor, god help you when you need to jump through a window or do many other actions, it's so random and just lacking any sort of consistency. The new shooting mechanic is bad, aim before you even pull out your gun? WTF? The frame rate is utter garbage. 30fps is crap to begin with IMO and is struggles to achieve that. Why is it that most of my Wii U games run at a smooth 60fps yet on my PS4 I'm being beaten over the head with 30fps? Cut that **** out! The amount of NPC's was entirely unnecessary. Seriously way over done and I'm guessing a major culprit when it comes to the frame rate issues. I live in a modern day metropolis and at rush hour the downtown core isn't as full of people as revolutionary France? Ok then...

    I know that's quite a few gripes for a 7/10 but at the end of the day the biggest test for any game I play is simple, do I want to keep playing? With AC unity the answer was yes despite its many flaws.    … Expand
  28. psychcsi
    Feb 5, 2015
    7
    I really wish I could score this game higher, it has been one of my favorite franchises. But Unity was so poorly put together it has left a long lasting sour taste in my mouth. It's original problems have largely been fixed; the crashes, the online matching for multi player. But the little things that still ruin the game's experience continue. Mostly, I encounter issues with online.I really wish I could score this game higher, it has been one of my favorite franchises. But Unity was so poorly put together it has left a long lasting sour taste in my mouth. It's original problems have largely been fixed; the crashes, the online matching for multi player. But the little things that still ruin the game's experience continue. Mostly, I encounter issues with online. Enemies that won't spawn, but somehow still attack you. It's frustrating to see your character die from attacks you can't even respond to. The character will himself freeze up, failing to respond to attacking enemies. He just stands there holding his sword, but won't run, won't attack, won't shoot. Another continual problem I come across is the NPC's in certain missions, like "Women's March" will freeze up. In this mission you have to escort and defend two allies. The mission won't continue to the next objective until they reach their destination, but they just stop walking and won't move. "The Tournament" is another multi player mission that routinely fails. Multiple enemies are supposed to attack you in the third objective but they're invisible...

    All in all, it's still a good Assassin's Creed game. the entire franchise has had moments where it could have been better. I've actually screamed at the TV when Ezio would leap off a building when I gave the command to run along the roof. But it's always been a great franchise. Unity could continue this trend, if only Ubisoft would fix these constant bugs and glitches. Or, even better, if they had taken the time before release to get it right the first time.    … Expand
  29. RareReviews
    May 29, 2015
    6
    Late in reviewing it (as I waitied for a price drop)...

    Its a good game, with interesting story line and ideas, loving the more diverse weapon choices (though it always seems to me in the AC games that I'm chasing a killer who leads me to another killer etc etc. maybe I dont pay enough attention to the cutscenes!) but the bugs are very noticeable. Im streaming it off an SSD which    Late in reviewing it (as I waitied for a price drop)...

    Its a good game, with interesting story line and ideas, loving the more diverse weapon choices (though it always seems to me in the AC games that I'm chasing a killer who leads me to another killer etc etc. maybe I dont pay enough attention to the cutscenes!)

    but the bugs are very noticeable. Im streaming it off an SSD which really helps cut down the long load times, but the NPCs uniforms changing as you get closer is very noticeable, and once you've seen it, you cant not see it. Ive had a few NPCs hovering in mid-air, and a weird spinning sword bug when looting bodies (happened every time for about 20min), but other than that, its been a good fun game with plenty of interest.

    I still feel the control system needs some refinement though. Every now and then while running through streets or on rooftops Arno insists on jumping onto a table or chimney stack and just crouching there for too long. More than once have I exclaimed in frustration "GET MOVING!!!".

    Look past the bugs and its a great game. Especially as I got it for £7. Will fill the time before Syndicate comes out, which I really hope will have some serious improvements.    … Expand
  30. IAMGEOFFREY99
    Sep 1, 2015
    7
    7 may be a harsh score too give but it's actually really generous, here's why! The game on release was not finished let's face it but now they've updated it and although there's still the odd glitch here and there it's still a fun game! However it's not worth your money considering the next saga in the assassin's creed games is coming this year but if you wish too get into assassin's creed7 may be a harsh score too give but it's actually really generous, here's why! The game on release was not finished let's face it but now they've updated it and although there's still the odd glitch here and there it's still a fun game! However it's not worth your money considering the next saga in the assassin's creed games is coming this year but if you wish too get into assassin's creed lore wise, then it is worth your money. Hope this review helped c: .… Expand
  31. NimaParsa
    Nov 7, 2015
    6
    As a player with good background from AC2 & AC Brotherhood, I thought this could be one of best AC games launched in PS4 platform. Graphics & visual effects in high quality. Story is nice, gameplay acceptable but some bugs makes players dissapointing. I badly surprised when playing by such a bugs. Remaining even in patch releases.
    Another point is that the main story ends unpredictably    As a player with good background from AC2 & AC Brotherhood, I thought this could be one of best AC games launched in PS4 platform. Graphics & visual effects in high quality. Story is nice, gameplay acceptable but some bugs makes players dissapointing. I badly surprised when playing by such a bugs. Remaining even in patch releases.
    Another point is that the main story ends unpredictably very easy & fast.    … Expand
  32. Instable
    Feb 2, 2017
    7
    This game is not THAT bad. I think it's better than syndicate. If it were not for so many lags I would probably put a greater mark. The story is fine. Arno is now my third favourite assassin character. Paris looked amazing and the feeling of revolution in the air felt quite real.
  33. spyros98989898
    Oct 20, 2016
    7
    I preordered the game and my copy didn't have as much glitches as you think.Finally it's not a masterpiece but it is fun with amazing graphics(especially now that they fixed what they could)
  34. Kamikazeshocki
    Nov 9, 2017
    7
    To be honest this is a good game. The graphics are amazing but the framerate barely kept up. There are many things I didn't like in comparison to previous AC games but also some things that I very liked. The bugs everyone was crying about are totally irrelevant.

    Dislike: - Outside animus sequences were pratically gone (yes I liked the real world conspiracy stuff) - only one city (big    To be honest this is a good game. The graphics are amazing but the framerate barely kept up. There are many things I didn't like in comparison to previous AC games but also some things that I very liked. The bugs everyone was crying about are totally irrelevant.

    Dislike:
    - Outside animus sequences were pratically gone (yes I liked the real world conspiracy stuff)
    - only one city (big though)
    - missing competitive multiplayer form the previous games (yes it was fun)
    - main character was bland and story was almost non existent

    Liked:
    - enemies mobs were harder to kill so It was a bit more of a challenge
    - coop missions
    - paris was awesome
    - you could finally go into buildings

    I had fun playing the story and got some achievements and then after 25 hours I put it onto the shelve. It was worth the money in the end.    … Expand
  35. mainstreamkid
    Jan 19, 2019
    7
    It's a perfect game to play while listening to a podcast. If you really pay attention, you'll notice that Assassin's Creed Unity has so many things for you to do, but somehow manages to feel incredibly empty.

    But I also can't deny the fact that the game looks pretty good for the year it was released.
  36. Nemo888
    Nov 11, 2014
    5
    PC version is almost unplayable due to frame rate issues. Combat mechanic lacks any freedom. Terrible console port. Can't really comment on most of the game since it is unplayable on PC.
  37. Podian
    Nov 21, 2014
    6
    This beautiful graphic does not solve the problems of the brand. It could be a great game but ....

    Pros: beautiful to look at, nice story. many things to do Cons: unplayable. too many flaws: as the smoke bombs that make the game stupid. too easy for today's players. all sorts of problems with climbing. 6.3 / 10 Questa bella grafica non risolve i problemi del brand. Poteva essere    This beautiful graphic does not solve the problems of the brand. It could be a great game but ....

    Pros: beautiful to look at, nice story. many things to do
    Cons: unplayable. too many flaws: as the smoke bombs that make the game stupid. too easy for today's players. all sorts of problems with climbing.

    6.3 / 10

    Questa bella grafica non risolve i problemi del brand. Poteva essere un grande gioco ma....

    Pro: meravigliosa da vedere, storia gradevole. molte cosa da fare
    Cons: ingiocabile. troppi difetti: come le bombe fumogene che rendono il gioco stupidissimo. troppo facile per i giocatori di oggi. problemi di ogni genere con le scalate.

    6.3/10    … Expand
  38. RealDarthWeeder
    Nov 12, 2014
    5
    FOR PC GAMERS:
    By Graphic this game is really a Next-Gen BUT..Still the same story as in every AC game since AC2. Game is so poorly optimized even my beast PC has sometimes problem with it (i7,64GB RAM,GTX Titan SLI with newest Nvidia Drivers) so I finished the game today and I like it even when there is TONS of BUGS and GLITCHES this is the AC game we all want after all of this AC3 and    FOR PC GAMERS:
    By Graphic this game is really a Next-Gen BUT..Still the same story as in every AC game since AC2. Game is so poorly optimized even my beast PC has sometimes problem with it (i7,64GB RAM,GTX Titan SLI with newest Nvidia Drivers) so I finished the game today and I like it even when there is TONS of BUGS and GLITCHES this is the AC game we all want after all of this AC3 and AC4..Unity is the young french brother of AC2. (Which is for me still the best AC game.) Paris is beautiful and detailed,story is very simple but not so bad as in AC3 and Co-Op is SO Stupid and you can only get in if you take the player as your friend on uPlay..So game is pretty good if just "UPLAY" it without any other people. Here goes another BUT..If you have slower versions of i5 CPU or GTX cards lower than GTX780 series and less than 8GB RAM..THIS GAME IS SIMPLY--->NOT FOR YOU    … Expand
  39. Beast979
    Nov 14, 2014
    5
    There are quite a few bugs, texture pop ins and frame rate issues. Also, I do not like the fact that they added micro transactions to the game. THERE SHOULD NEVER BE PAY TO WIN MICRO TRANSACTIONS IN A GAME THAT COSTS $60....EVER! For me the ONLY micro transavtions I am okay with are purely cosmetic ones, Finally, there are chests in the game that can only be opened via the uplay orThere are quite a few bugs, texture pop ins and frame rate issues. Also, I do not like the fact that they added micro transactions to the game. THERE SHOULD NEVER BE PAY TO WIN MICRO TRANSACTIONS IN A GAME THAT COSTS $60....EVER! For me the ONLY micro transavtions I am okay with are purely cosmetic ones, Finally, there are chests in the game that can only be opened via the uplay or companion app stuff.....again don't put this kind of crap in the game, I want to sit down and just play a game....not log into other services or companion apps to access what is in a game i am playing on my console.

    Once you look past that crap, the game itself is pretty decent, nothing groundbreaking. I have not tried the multiplayer yet, so this review is strictly about the single player. I would definitely given the game a higher score if not for the items I mention above.    … Expand
  40. aldrichxxx
    Nov 14, 2014
    5
    Graphics are good, story is okay, controls are good..
    The new free run up and down doesn't always work as you wanted it but is a good improvement compared to previous AC games but constant Frame Rate drop especially in crowded areas makes this game almost unplayable,. hope they can patch it ASAP.
  41. wrath_of_khan
    Oct 26, 2015
    6
    My copy didn't have many bugs, but that doesn't change the fact the game is disappointing. It isn't bad, and in some areas is really good, but the overall experience seemed just short of being great.
  42. aadms
    Apr 28, 2015
    7
    This is a review of playing Unity AFTER THE 6.5 GB PATCH. In my time playing the game any bugs or glitches were very few and non effective to the actual playing and enjoying the game. But, in my time of multiplayer, I noticed issues of lagging, unable to connect, unable to perform basic attacks, being dropped out, or being the only player showing up for a 4 player co-op mission.

    As for    This is a review of playing Unity AFTER THE 6.5 GB PATCH. In my time playing the game any bugs or glitches were very few and non effective to the actual playing and enjoying the game. But, in my time of multiplayer, I noticed issues of lagging, unable to connect, unable to perform basic attacks, being dropped out, or being the only player showing up for a 4 player co-op mission.

    As for the game, Paris is my new favorite city! It's huge and more alive than any other AC city before it. The people in the crowds have many different personas from arguing with each other, having simple discussions, kissing, holding hands, staring off into the distance, laughing and carrying on with their own lives. Truly impressive city to interact with. Graphically, Paris seems to have a haze to it, although I'm not sure if this was done on purpose, reflecting the artwork, or else just the failure of the PS4 system to render it more crisp. The detail on the city buildings look awesome, yet the character themselves look rather bland until you bring the camera in real close to look at all the detail on the skin and clothing. Much like what I noticed in Dragon Age 3. Sound is just fine. I took advice from some people to use the French language option and use English subtitles, which feels more immersive with the history and location. So I'm not listening to these heavy Scottish and British accents in the middle of the French Revolution.

    Of which I have to say that the French Revolution is one of the best time periods to have as a backdrop in a video game. You can really sense the anger and demand for change in the people of Paris as you move about. The stories play out quite dramatically in regards to the Reign of Terror, the Fall of the Republic and rise of Napoleon. And they are not done in the God-awful way they were in AC III by playing stupid mini-games to enact history's greatest events. Instead, the protagonist is much affected by events as he is trying to carry out his story. But, Arno, the hero of the game, isn't much of a protagonist. He is more of a plot device reacting to the world. This game certainly doesn't match Ezio's story archs in ACII and Brotherhood.

    The gameplay itself still suffers from the wonky combat and movement that has plagued this series since ACIII. Nothing is more hilarious than watching an Assassin try to enter an open window; jumping up, down and all around until he finally goes in. Or, trying to hit the basic attack button, but being too close to a wall and its the same button to hide. Enemies have a field day wacking away at you while you try to figure out if you're going to fight or hide in front of your enemies. Arno has to be the worst fighter in Assassin history. Most times you are stuck in long animations of weapon swings and cannot break of contact to concentrate on multiple enemies. Killing Templars is easy enough with three good strikes; but, guards are much tougher as it takes five good hits to take them out. Get surrounded by three or four guards and you are in trouble while you are very busy blocking and attacking one guard, while another aims his pistol at you taking out half your health with one shot. And speaking of shooting, when a guard or Templar shoots at you, they are very accurate even before the days of rifle barreling. Running into a crowd to avoid getting shot does very little as they are able to place a bullet between your shoulder blades 90% of the time. What is a slap in the face is that Ubisoft seems to have made the combat intentionally difficult so that you can purchase short term upgrades to make you a better fighter. THESE ARE TRANSACTIONS TO PURCHASE ENTICING YOU TO USE REAL MONEY. And I deducted another point for pulling that pay to win **** But, when everything moves smooth with the right timing of your button, the combat and movement is a beautiful site. Too bad this happens less than half the time. Ubisoft should study Shadow of Mordor's combat and movements since they improved upon the AC concept. There was one horrible boss battle that involved horrendous QTE. Being a game were you develope your fighting skills, it's sad that you don't get to use it on your own terms. QTE must GO!!

    That said. I loved jumping into Paris whenever I could. I generally hate multiplayer, but this multiplayer is all about co-op and its fun...when it works. With the patch work they done, this game delivers an enjoyable time    … Expand
  43. TixyLix
    May 21, 2015
    7
    My first Assassin's Creed since the first two and I think it's the best one yet. I don't understand the hate but it runs fine, plays fine, I had no issues and it's jam packed full of content. They finally got rid of the annoying animus stuff that no one cares about and they just let you roam the world in peace now.

    My only gripe is most of the side quest stuff is rather boring, but the    My first Assassin's Creed since the first two and I think it's the best one yet. I don't understand the hate but it runs fine, plays fine, I had no issues and it's jam packed full of content. They finally got rid of the annoying animus stuff that no one cares about and they just let you roam the world in peace now.

    My only gripe is most of the side quest stuff is rather boring, but the Story has enough to satisfy.    … Expand
  44. wade22fan
    Nov 16, 2015
    5
    Unlike most of my other reviews, this one is going to be a quickie. Unity has turned out to be my least favorite Assassin's Creed game. It does have a few strengths, so I'll mention those first. The visuals are gorgeous, it is very fun to simply explore Paris, it boasts a solid atmosphere and music and there are plenty of decent side missions to keep players busy. The cons far outweigh theUnlike most of my other reviews, this one is going to be a quickie. Unity has turned out to be my least favorite Assassin's Creed game. It does have a few strengths, so I'll mention those first. The visuals are gorgeous, it is very fun to simply explore Paris, it boasts a solid atmosphere and music and there are plenty of decent side missions to keep players busy. The cons far outweigh the pros, however. Arno is the least interesting character in the series, there are lots of bugs, controls are hit or miss, the A.I. can be shoddy at times and overall the game just feels rushed. I had high hopes after Black Flag, but I was severely let down.… Expand
  45. vixvicco
    Jul 25, 2015
    7
    Slightly disappointing in regards to storyline. Game play was improved significantly since the last few titles, though still hoping that features that were present in previous games to be restored (being able to train assassin's, escorts, pickpocketing). Game-play would have led me to score higher if those things were still intact. Loved there are multiple entries into a building for mostSlightly disappointing in regards to storyline. Game play was improved significantly since the last few titles, though still hoping that features that were present in previous games to be restored (being able to train assassin's, escorts, pickpocketing). Game-play would have led me to score higher if those things were still intact. Loved there are multiple entries into a building for most missions (should have been a feature from the very start). Overall, still some things left to be desired. Graphics were good as always.… Expand
  46. sumguitardude
    Nov 21, 2014
    5
    I`m disappointed, not by the character,not by the story and not by the gameplay.
    But for the overall polish this game clearly is missing. 3 years in the making, yea not buying that.
    The amount of bugs glitches and overall performance issues is something only a game made in one year would see. Also the combat is as bare boned as can be compared to the earlier games. And what is up with    I`m disappointed, not by the character,not by the story and not by the gameplay.
    But for the overall polish this game clearly is missing. 3 years in the making, yea not buying that.
    The amount of bugs glitches and overall performance issues is something only a game made in one year would see.
    Also the combat is as bare boned as can be compared to the earlier games.
    And what is up with the damn companion app crap and initiates ?! It is probably the worst thing they ever could have put in this game as it pulls you out of the game every time you use it.

    Now to the good things.
    The parkour is definitively better then before. Arno is a interesting character and the story was definitely better the Black flag imo.
    But all the glitches bugs and micro transactions just brings the game from a good 8 to a poor 5    … Expand
  47. carlingtat
    Nov 15, 2015
    5
    Assassins Creed: Unity is another game in the AC series and when I say 'another' game that's exactly what it is: Another game in the AC game. Not memorable, not fun, not interesting. A line of dialog from the final boss sums it up: "The order has become so corrupt that we've forgotten our purpose". Ubisoft has become so obsessed with getting every last penny from the AC series that it hasAssassins Creed: Unity is another game in the AC series and when I say 'another' game that's exactly what it is: Another game in the AC game. Not memorable, not fun, not interesting. A line of dialog from the final boss sums it up: "The order has become so corrupt that we've forgotten our purpose". Ubisoft has become so obsessed with getting every last penny from the AC series that it has thrown storytelling aside which was something that hooked me into the AC series.

    Positives:
    + A huge city of Paris to explore
    + The game looks great in cutscenes and in terms of textures and lighting
    + New weapons in the Phantom blade and Berserk blade
    + AI is tougher making the game more challenging
    + More areas to climb and hide(e.g inside buildings)
    + Coop is ok but not fantastic. Doesn't seem right in a stealth game.

    Negatives:
    - Combat is slow and sometimes unresponsive. Its a 50-50 chance whether your character will parry of not.

    - Gameplay graphics are awful. Draw distance is not that far, characters and objects pop in within viewing distance, Characters get stuck in walls and jump about the place due to colliders.

    - Climbing has become so complicated that Arno gets stuck to EVERYTHING. Trying to navigate into a window can be frustrating especially when chasing someone or trying to get away.

    -Story and characters are bland and boring. We have another revenge main story plot which takes place in the French Revolution when it should be a French Revolution main plot with a revenge side-story. The story is also pointless as it tells us nothing about the Templars, The Brotherhood nor does it move the Modern day story along an inch. Players can skip this game and miss nothing from the AC storyline.

    - Paris map is so full of side-quests to do it becomes overwhelming. Honestly you cant even see the Paris map because its overrun with **** to do. Doesn't include a filter so you can see where the next story mission is. They overdid it on the side-quests big time.

    - Microtransactions. The game is set up to get people to buy in game money through micortransactions. It may not be obvious as other games but its there. Cafe renovating doesn't give you as much money as you'd expect and the best weapons and equipment are ridiculously expensive which would make affording them a very long grind. As always anyone defending microtransactions in a AAA release worth €60 is an idiot    … Expand
  48. revrevolution
    Nov 18, 2014
    5
    I really want to like Unity, and I keep putting precious time and effort into it with the hopes that I will eventually feel satisfied and justify my purchase....however, the more I play, the more I realize I will be moderately entertained at best. While there are some likeable features to Unity, it feels more like a burden then a game changer. The new rpg elements are a decent idea, butI really want to like Unity, and I keep putting precious time and effort into it with the hopes that I will eventually feel satisfied and justify my purchase....however, the more I play, the more I realize I will be moderately entertained at best. While there are some likeable features to Unity, it feels more like a burden then a game changer. The new rpg elements are a decent idea, but there are ways to work around the system that Ubisoft has built (especially if you are playing with a group of competent players). If you have the money you can buy good weapons and equipment, after that it's just a matter of slaughtering your way through the game. Arno is a boring main character, who lacks character development and likeability even moreso then Connor of AC3. If anything, he is arrogant and has all of the makeshift abilities that every Assassin throughout the series bears. Co-op can actually be a fun experience...when the game isn't bugging out horribly. This is easily the sloppiest AC I have ever seen, and while I found that moderately entertaining comically at first, it quickly becomes frustrating and simply unnecessary. If you want a solid AC experience, try going back and playing Black Flag again, otherwise hit this up when it's in the bargain bin ($20 or less). Very disappointing sequel to a generally solid franchise.… Expand
  49. Risax
    Dec 5, 2014
    6
    I'm probably a bit too lenient when I give a six, but that's only because I didn't suffer some of the horrific face disappearing bugs and whatnot that others had and I actually LIKED exploring Paris. A lot of it was friggin' beautiful! But the story? Ugh...no. Arno just seemed to piggy-back on Élise's revenge story instead of, y'know, finding out who killed his father or trying to proveI'm probably a bit too lenient when I give a six, but that's only because I didn't suffer some of the horrific face disappearing bugs and whatnot that others had and I actually LIKED exploring Paris. A lot of it was friggin' beautiful! But the story? Ugh...no. Arno just seemed to piggy-back on Élise's revenge story instead of, y'know, finding out who killed his father or trying to prove his innocence to Élise once he leaves the Bastille or something. Other than that the ending just felt clichéd and was pretty much what I had expected and the French Brotherhood was kinda **** Aside from that multiplayer was pretty fun...if you could get it to work. All in all I'd rather Ubisoft focused more on singleplayer content though. And the side-missions you could do? I loved the Murder Mysteries...and that's about the only thing I really bothered with. I mean, yeah. I did the Nostradamus Riddles, but the Assassin's Robe you get just goes over your regular gear and doesn't have the amazing stats you would have expected after doing so much F**KING work to get it. Ah well... I wouldn't reccomend the game, AC:III was more fun than this.… Expand
  50. Krypto_Dogg
    Dec 25, 2014
    7
    Horrendous launch. The game is just now playable at respectable framerates. I did fall through the ground twice and a few npcs flew upwards into the air, but aside from that, nothing big. 8/10 now that the largest problems are now fixed. 7/10 is essentially my punishment for it destroying my hype as I purchased this day 1 minus the preorder as I'm trying to stay away from them as much asHorrendous launch. The game is just now playable at respectable framerates. I did fall through the ground twice and a few npcs flew upwards into the air, but aside from that, nothing big. 8/10 now that the largest problems are now fixed. 7/10 is essentially my punishment for it destroying my hype as I purchased this day 1 minus the preorder as I'm trying to stay away from them as much as possible. Sadly, I should start moving away from the launch window in most games. Now that the game is fixed, the big stuff like club competitions are beginning. It's like Christmas was it's true launch window.

    I would stop just short of saying I love this game. I feel just enough on the surface that I can't dig into Paris like I'm a citizen like I felt for some reason in games like San Andreas or even Final Fantasy VI. It's like it's big, it has many quests, but maybe nothing is done to have the game force or enhance intimacy with some of the beautiful backgrounds. This game is so gorgeous, like L.A. Noire, this is a game that begs to have DLC fill every single nook and cranny of this map, but with interesting full quests with great dialog and interesting outcomes. It's one of the first games since the Ezio trilogy that begs for the yearly release cycle to just stop. Just today, I was in an area that had the most beautiful Apple orchard and a stream running past and the only thing to do near there was get a chest. I killed those group of guys, got the chest, the continued down stream and all I could think as I killed the red coats under the bridge were about the possibilities of stories that could have been told there.

    I want ninja or samurai. I want at least for a Sherlock Holmes type character and a cowboy that don't wear hoods. At least the Sherlock Holmes type guy wouldn't have to kill people with hidden blades. There is so much potential for the series and I don't think they should scale back, they should flat out slow down. If they have to scale down to make it more intimate, that would be okay. The map in Unity is about as twice as big as it needs to be without the dlc, historical context, etc to some of the settings.

    I don't need to tell you about how you can still get stuck doing parkour. Or how the story is starting to get kind of weird that everyone has to join the Assassins. Heck, maybe only every 3 or 4 years a numbered AC should be released and that should be the only game dealing with Assassin and Templar conspiracies. Everyone else will tell you those things. What I'll say is that this is still one of my staple franchises and it was well worth my money, but it won't rock your world or change the way you look at gaming. And despite the hate for Ubisoft right now, this is without a doubt the best looking game of the year and I'm running on AMD hardware so no PCSS and I don't have enough vram to run the highest texture settings at 1440p.    … Expand
  51. malocite
    Dec 10, 2014
    5
    Not great, but not horrible. I've read reviews that were abysmal for this title and was hesitant to buy it. But like a fool, I did anyway. What I got was a game better than I expected. The game itself is reasonably fun, but its overshadowed by a buggy as all hell engine. Numerous times (after patch 3) my character would get suspended inside an object. Enemies can also see throughNot great, but not horrible. I've read reviews that were abysmal for this title and was hesitant to buy it. But like a fool, I did anyway. What I got was a game better than I expected. The game itself is reasonably fun, but its overshadowed by a buggy as all hell engine. Numerous times (after patch 3) my character would get suspended inside an object. Enemies can also see through walls now, which is pretty dumb. When they are frenzied they will attempt to shoot people on the floor above them (never hitting them of course)

    There are also missions that are still bugged that can never be beaten (a certain murder mystery springs to mind) as well as framerate issues that cause the game to stutter or stop at times especially during multi-player.

    The companion app is not nearly as annoying as I had feared it would be and is a nice way to mess around in the AC universe when you aren't at home. Its kind of neat that the companion app will affect the main game by opening chests etc for you. Doing so however is not required to play the game. Nor is it required to get 100% sync for opening chests.

    A note - chests and cockades do not appear on the map after you sync your view. You can purchase this in the estore menu using helix credits. Do yourself a favour and purchase this one when you have enough points. Don't bother buying any helix credits. You can earn these in game (although I am not sure how, as I just seemed to have them) you can also trade upoints for them.

    The load times in this game are insane... fast travelling is not always faster than just running there. It can take upwards of 1 to 2 minutes for the game to load. Whether its starting up, or loading the main map this makes having the companion app a benefit (it gives you something to do while you wait...)

    Storywise I found this one confusing. At different points you seem to be working for the revolutionaries and at other times for the crown. At other times you are working for different branches of the revolutionaries... which again makes no sense.

    The other thing that really bothered me from a plot perspective was the complete loss of the "real world" setting we've seen before in AC 1-4. Instead we are being talked to by someone and asked to do things that puts our "character" in real world danger, for absolutely no apparent reason. They also appear to have dropped the thread of moving through memories, and instead talk about this world as if it were the Matrix or something.

    I'm hoping future games walk us back from the lazy storytelling in both the world of the past, and the world of the "present"

    I also miss the super fun happy times of sailing the ocean blue... but I'm told that's in AC Rogue, so I guess I'll have to try that out.    … Expand
  52. hemmo1986
    Dec 1, 2014
    6
    While Assassins creed unity takes the series forward with impressive new tech it also unfortunately takes more steps back while trying to implement it.

    There's beautiful lighting effects, spectacular buildings and a tremendous amount of AI characters being rendered on screen at once and to top it off it has new character animations and slick new gameplay. However, throw in frame rate    While Assassins creed unity takes the series forward with impressive new tech it also unfortunately takes more steps back while trying to implement it.

    There's beautiful lighting effects, spectacular buildings and a tremendous amount of AI characters being rendered on screen at once and to top it off it has new character animations and slick new gameplay.

    However, throw in frame rate issues, buggy game design, take away the abilities to pick up weapons from the ground and it feels like assassins creed has been stripped of what made it fun.

    While this game has potential the technology could have been utilized much better. Oh and how about actually releasing a finished product!    … Expand
  53. Ed_
    Dec 12, 2014
    6
    Negative side:
    -The bugs, glitches in the game. (They're sometimes funny, sometimes annoying.)
    -Control: Arno doesn't jump, run where he should (he seems like a person fighting for freedom despite the fact that he is under your control). Very badly optimized. -Can't play in stealth mode...(impossible in missions) The middle ground: -Story: it is about love and revenge which is good,    Negative side:
    -The bugs, glitches in the game. (They're sometimes funny, sometimes annoying.)
    -Control: Arno doesn't jump, run where he should (he seems like a person fighting for freedom despite the fact that he is under your control). Very badly optimized.
    -Can't play in stealth mode...(impossible in missions)

    The middle ground:
    -Story: it is about love and revenge which is good, but still...no real message beyond it. I like political and deeper messages. This game won't give it to you. This is the first game where I hated both the assassins and templars (thanks to the story): it wasn't clear who fought who and why (usually I felt I would have sided with the royalists, however there are no royalists and revolutionaries in the game. It was just a mess.
    -The revolution is NOT in the game (big disappointment), it's not the main focus which is extremely disturbing. (If you want to feel a real revolution play with Assassin's Creed III.)

    Positive aspect of the game:
    -Enormous possibility for customization.
    -Huge amount of side missions. (They're pretty good.)
    -Graphics: amazing.

    All in all, I have mixed feelings. Definitely not the best AC game and the trailers are completely false in the sense of the game being about the revolution. The control and glitches are annoying. Graphics, side missions and customization, however, add a shiny aspect to the gameplay.

    PS: Played the game with an outfit looking like a British soldier/officer. (Added some ridiculous and funny moments to the gameplay.)    … Expand
  54. Andynokills
    Nov 28, 2014
    7
    This game is solid no matter what these fools say. Its fun even tho the combat is still way too easy. Graphics are good missions are fun but the bugs are a major detractor. It looks like your animus was attacked by hackers the open world feels good but animations are badly unpolished. I dont understand the need to make a stealth game co-op. Ac fans dont need multiplayer especially co-op.
  55. Hedgey_hedgehog
    Nov 13, 2014
    7
    AC Unity visually looks amazing the story and map is huge and gives you plenty to do unfortunately it's let down massively technically. Frame rates are at times average bordering on poor when scaling tall buildings and becomes unbearably choppy causing freezing and on the odd occasion un responsive altogether. Combat can be hugely satisfying but when you have fights with more than 3AC Unity visually looks amazing the story and map is huge and gives you plenty to do unfortunately it's let down massively technically. Frame rates are at times average bordering on poor when scaling tall buildings and becomes unbearably choppy causing freezing and on the odd occasion un responsive altogether. Combat can be hugely satisfying but when you have fights with more than 3 enemies it causes your player to be unresponsive and gets annoying when your killed

    Ive only encountered these issues and only come across 1 glitch in the 20+ hours of gameplay which I've had on this so far which was my player falling through the floor. I've not come across any other glitches either in game or during cut scenes that are being reported.

    Take way these issues and you have what is a great game on PS4. Every game has their teething problems and I'm sure they will be ironed out quickly. There's already been a day 1 patch to fix some issues and I'm sure once they have gathered all the feedback there will be update following

    Overall this is a great game with its highs and lows but the highs definitely out weigh the lows    … Expand
  56. ShakySkeleton
    Nov 15, 2014
    5
    As a tour of revolutionary France, AC: Unity is wonderful. It's graphics are great and Its level of detail in NPC behavoiur is quite astounding, making the streets of France feel very alive and busy. As a game however, it's playable, but increadibly unpolished.
  57. Rumplestilskin
    Nov 18, 2014
    5
    ACU. Don't really know what to say about the physics and condition that Ubi let this potential masterpiece go out with. But i must say that Paris is really great, Arno is likable. i feel bad that this game came out the way it did but you guys did an awesome job with FC4.

    All-in-all. Frame rate aside, Enjoyed the game some what.
  58. RevRevRev
    Dec 13, 2014
    7
    The main problem with this game, excluding all the thing that you will read about how buggy the game can be (as most of these issues have been patched), is that coming from black flag, this game is a little... boring. The story is as engaging as ever, really well thought out, and the level design is great, especially with all of the open buildings to run through, a first in the series.The main problem with this game, excluding all the thing that you will read about how buggy the game can be (as most of these issues have been patched), is that coming from black flag, this game is a little... boring. The story is as engaging as ever, really well thought out, and the level design is great, especially with all of the open buildings to run through, a first in the series. Coming from Black Flag and IV however, the game seems to have taken a step backwards, with no sailing, and a small condensed map. Also too many collectibles, one look at your map to try and find where the next objective will see you searching endlessly through thousands of icons, from side missions, to chests, to letters. Playing through the game lets you evolve your character into the style that you want, be it a juggernaut with lots of health and a two handed axe, or go for a stealthy character, with a lighter weapon and the ability to blend in and hide from the enemy. This is the main thing that sets the game apart from the others. Although this was not executed nearly as well as it should be, I myself decided to play the game as a stealthy character, being a fan of the earlier hitman games, but you are forced to fight in some sections of the game, and this will have you constantly re-trying levels if you are not a strong aggressive character. Most assassinations in the game however do allow you to approach the objective in any way that you choose, and for this and the story i have scored the game so highly. If you arent a massive fan of the series however, i would give this game a miss, and wait for the game next year. Or even buy rogue for the last gen.… Expand
  59. SquadPoop
    Mar 21, 2017
    7
    Ok, once you get past the barely functional game and get to play it, its not bad, its actually pretty good. Finally they have a dedicated stealth button, it has a good amount of customization, and its pretty fun.
  60. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    6
    What a disaster this was at launch. The story was sub par in my opinion and the gameplay is AC. So not much changed here except the time period and the coop feature you will never use.
  61. The_Garays
    Sep 4, 2015
    6
    The game launched with way too many bugs and glitches, but at least Ubisoft solved that. The only thing they couldn't solve were the huge framedrops it has sometimes. From time to time you'll see weird NPC that dissapear of fly, but... it's fine I guess? I found it even funny.

    What they weren't able to fix was the game itself, aside that it comes from a great saga that I loved, the    The game launched with way too many bugs and glitches, but at least Ubisoft solved that. The only thing they couldn't solve were the huge framedrops it has sometimes. From time to time you'll see weird NPC that dissapear of fly, but... it's fine I guess? I found it even funny.

    What they weren't able to fix was the game itself, aside that it comes from a great saga that I loved, the story is awfull, characters won't enthrall you at all. The gameplay is more or less the same as they've been using for most Assassin Creed games, with fewer differences.

    The coop was one of the most desired adds but, for me at least, it was nonsense and lacking in content.

    I don't know why Ubisoft did this game, but it has ruined Assassins Creed for me at least.

    I score it a 6 just for the old times, the game doesn't deserve the initial money, maybe 20-30€ should do it.    … Expand
  62. 2theTardis
    Nov 25, 2017
    7
    As the game is no longer game breaking buggy, this is a pretty solid game, so please ignore some o the salt people have due to its buggy launch. The game play is really solid, the new free running/climbing system is wonderful, and the main mission design is great. Graphics are impeccable as well. The one place for me this falls flat is the script. The story is not that good, no were nearAs the game is no longer game breaking buggy, this is a pretty solid game, so please ignore some o the salt people have due to its buggy launch. The game play is really solid, the new free running/climbing system is wonderful, and the main mission design is great. Graphics are impeccable as well. The one place for me this falls flat is the script. The story is not that good, no were near as good as the previous game black flag, there is barley any future segments, which is annoying. i just don't care about characters either, and all deaths are predictable. So don't come here for the story. (Except the pretty cool murder mystery side missions, were you collect evidence and have to accuse the right person.) Come for a beautiful open world revelation Paris, great and open mission design, there are multiple ways to tackle most missions, and good game play and free running. (also not sure why they removed the ability to whistle)… Expand
  63. Zomgclaude
    May 20, 2018
    5
    Despite all patches, this game is still incredibly buggy in 2018.

    But as a French speaking person, I thought I'd play this one in French, which is something I never usually do. That's when I realized that for me, the worse part of this game was the cringe worthy voice acting. If a game is set in Paris, devs should have people from Paris voice the damn thing, not French Canadian    Despite all patches, this game is still incredibly buggy in 2018.

    But as a French speaking person, I thought I'd play this one in French, which is something I never usually do.

    That's when I realized that for me, the worse part of this game was the cringe worthy voice acting. If a game is set in Paris, devs should have people from Paris voice the damn thing, not French Canadian actors with a phony in-between accent.

    No worries, I then decided I'd just play the game in English. Well tough luck Frenchie, all the NPCs that populate the city are voiced by the same Quebec voice actors as the French version.

    I recognize this is a very regional problem that affects just a handful of people, but if they're going for historical accuracy and realism, they should go all in, rather than say 93%.

    Ultimately, between actors and micro-transactions, it was hard for me to enjoy this game and I didn't finish all objectives/trophies as I normally would for a game like this one.    … Expand
  64. Jollukka1
    Jun 21, 2015
    6
    Assassin's Creed Unity is the first Assassin's Creed where's combat is harder, but unfinished. Pretty mediocre game and there is no positive change in the previous Assassin's Creed -games // 6 points
  65. Mattyice
    Nov 11, 2014
    7
    I'll admit, I was not a fan of Black Flag at all last year. I personally thought it was tied with Revelations to be the worst of the franchise. I had high expectations going into Unity, and what I got was a relatively solid game. Paris is definitely one of Assassin's Creed's best cities since AC II, the visuals are gorgeous (much better than AC IV), and the co-op is quite fun, but thereI'll admit, I was not a fan of Black Flag at all last year. I personally thought it was tied with Revelations to be the worst of the franchise. I had high expectations going into Unity, and what I got was a relatively solid game. Paris is definitely one of Assassin's Creed's best cities since AC II, the visuals are gorgeous (much better than AC IV), and the co-op is quite fun, but there are still issues. Stealth missions are still annoying, the story isn't as good as years past, and there are a few glitches here and there (but MUCH less than the Xbox One edition). However, this is still a solid game worthy of my cash and will leave me with hours of enjoyable gameplay.… Expand
  66. panderson1988
    Nov 12, 2014
    6
    I'm going to throw this out here, but I rate games on my personal experience. Being day 2 of it's release I'm still playing through the game, but I felt like I could give some insight on it. First of all the Assassins Creed games are solid in my view. Now they aren't anything revolutionary with each release, and there are always issues of repetitive and boredom depending on the person.I'm going to throw this out here, but I rate games on my personal experience. Being day 2 of it's release I'm still playing through the game, but I felt like I could give some insight on it. First of all the Assassins Creed games are solid in my view. Now they aren't anything revolutionary with each release, and there are always issues of repetitive and boredom depending on the person.

    The pros of this game is Paris is beautiful and well done. On top of that there are more interiors then ever before, and they are beautiful. Since I've been to Palace of Versailles I was impressed how they capture the scale and expansive of the beautiful palace, and the details of the rooms and art work is well done. Then throw in plenty of random houses and other interiors that you can go through makes it very expansive. Then I'm impressed by the amount of NPCs you see on the streets. I think at times it's a little much when you are walking down the street and have dozens of people, but at times in modern day Paris it's like that on the mos random streets. Seeing massive protests are cool and make you feel like you are witnessing a massive piece of history that was lacking in AC3. Then the missions seem more varied with an emphasis on stealth, something the AC games have lacked for a while. And the combat is solid as always, and enemies seem better at fighting you for once instead of standing there all the time. That said, it's easy to get cheap kills.

    The biggest con is the AI at times when you aren't in combat is puzzling. This is a constant issue, and I don't know if they will ever truly fix some better AI. They tried with a system of an enemy seeing where you were spotted last, but when they reach that point in a small area they stopped there instead of checking out the next room. In the large outdoor areas it makes sense, and it works when you ran across the corner and then sneak into a building that is open before an enemy can see you sneak in. But indoors it's puzzling and sad at times. Stealth mechanics aren't horrible, but not the best. Finally the story is just there, so far. I haven't been intrigued in an AC story since AC Brotherhood I even though AC Pirates the story was just there with random issues between you and other NPCs.

    Overall this game is solid, but if you are bored with AC series, then wait for it to be on sale. If you enjoy the AC series and like history like I do, then you'll enjoy it.    … Expand
  67. dpc
    Nov 12, 2014
    7
    There are bugs - lots and LOTS of bugs - that make the game very frustrating. However, it is still AC, so you know it's fun. Plus it looks amazing on the PS4. That said, if you can deal with a game that literally feels unfinished, not broken, just not given a lot of love for such a AAA game, you will like it. That's why I rate it a solid good 7 to 8 out of 10 score. No more, no less. Yet aThere are bugs - lots and LOTS of bugs - that make the game very frustrating. However, it is still AC, so you know it's fun. Plus it looks amazing on the PS4. That said, if you can deal with a game that literally feels unfinished, not broken, just not given a lot of love for such a AAA game, you will like it. That's why I rate it a solid good 7 to 8 out of 10 score. No more, no less. Yet a bit underwhelming.… Expand
  68. flametail23
    Nov 21, 2014
    5
    Assassin's Creed Unity is a pretty game that is very broken. A few of the problems in the game are consistant frame drop, texture pop in and that some of the combat options from AC4 have been removed.
    5/10
  69. Nueshak
    Nov 13, 2014
    7
    If I were to rate this game on my 1st 3 hours of play I would have given it a 4 or 5/10 but I came to realize something; AC:Unity is like dating a supermodel with a pretty obvious mental disorder. If you can look past that and see that underneath you have not only a beautiful game but one that does a lot right in spite of itself.

    Here is a scenario I want to lay out for you: Two lone    If I were to rate this game on my 1st 3 hours of play I would have given it a 4 or 5/10 but I came to realize something; AC:Unity is like dating a supermodel with a pretty obvious mental disorder. If you can look past that and see that underneath you have not only a beautiful game but one that does a lot right in spite of itself.

    Here is a scenario I want to lay out for you: Two lone assassins overlooking a Parisian square full of dissident citizens meticulously examine the crowd in search of their Templar "mark". Upon discovery of their target they realize the perimeter is littered with various guards, rifleman, and numerous other issues that if they dive in straight on....they will not make it out alive. With no words said the two assassins split up and begin to dissect their adversaries one by one. As their foes fall they instinctively converge on each other again to once again lay eyes on the target Templar in question. His armed escort of 5 guards makes a direct assault very risky indeed, and both assassins know this. Again with no words being spoken the 1st assassin throws a well placed smoke bomb and leaps from his ledge directly onto the mark plunging his blade into his neck. The 2nd assassin immediately follows their lead and executes two guards immediately before they can even react. Each assassin then squares off on the final two guards resulting in a quick decisive victory in combat; they day is theirs and they retreat to the shadows with not one word being spoken between the two of them.

    THIS my friends is what I experienced in my very 1st Co-Op session in AC:Unity..even being a novice assassin by rank in game I am no stranger to the series and neither was my partner who joined my session (total stranger by the way). We did not use voice chat once, there was no hot-dog 1 man army antics. We both had a job to do; we understood what needed to be done, and we executed it to near perfection. I cannot tell you the last time I had this much fun in an AC game. It felt like since AC Brotherhood this was how AC was meant to be played; and when it all goes smoothly it truly does feel like one of the best AC experiences of the series.

    Now imagine all of that but throw in terrible immersion breaking hiccups in framerate, collision detection, and a sometimes unresponsive parkour system and you can see why many folks are crying FOUL at this game. For lack of better phrasing, it is simply a damn shame because if AC:Unity could fix the technical issues it really would be delivering everything it promised. Underneath all the muck and mire of bad coding lays a fantastic game almost screaming to come out.

    AC:Unity is old school AC..It is what made us fall in love with AC in the 1st place while stripping back much of the "fluff" mechanics the series has adopted over the years. It goes back to massive cities, rooftop stalking, and the freedom to take down your mark in whatever way works best for you. In a way it is almost a "reboot" of the series. Many fans have found issue with this, but it does provide a fresher landscape for future AC games to be built on.

    One thing I want to mention is Arno feels much more "human" than previous assassins. This is largely in part due to the new animations in parkour but you feel more like a real person doing parkour than some some sort of Batman-esque superhero making down right impossible leaps. It makes sense in this context because Arno is just coming into his own as an Assassin. It NEVER made any sense for me why in AC:Black Flag Edward suddenly goes from deck hand on a ship to amazingly gifted assassin essentially overnight. It never set well with me and AC:Unity feels more grounded and "real" as a result. Much like the Nolan Batman movies give him a much more "human" style of combat and movement. Combat is similarly more realistic as well. Sure you can still be a bad-ass swordsman but gone are the days where you can kill 20-30 guards one by one in a group. Early on in the game..anything more than 2 guards meant you more than likely have to run. Combat is more methodical and guards will attack at the same time rather than line up to die like they did in previous AC games. I actually find myself saying "oh sh*t" more often in this than I have in any AC game before because there is a real sense of danger that the AC games started shifting from.

    All in all my biggest piece of advice if you are on the fence about this game is to HOLD OFF buying it until Ubisoft fixes many of the major technical issues that plague all versions of the game. The good news is, they have recently said they are "working on it" but make sure you hold off on your purchase till they deliver on that promise.    … Expand
  70. guzhoufanye
    Nov 13, 2014
    7
    Sure this game had glitches and bugs and some of them are very frustrating, but the 1.01 patch solved most of my problems. Despite the poor optimization (yes optimization, there is no way this game is using all of a PS4 when it runs), the art and game design part are decent. The parkour system is smooth and does improve the experience a lot. So let's just give those guys some credits andSure this game had glitches and bugs and some of them are very frustrating, but the 1.01 patch solved most of my problems. Despite the poor optimization (yes optimization, there is no way this game is using all of a PS4 when it runs), the art and game design part are decent. The parkour system is smooth and does improve the experience a lot. So let's just give those guys some credits and spit on the optimization team :/… Expand
  71. UnTalFredo
    Sep 2, 2020
    7
    It could be better, but no, it's a bad story and a deception for the entire saga. Next gen starts here? I don't think so.
  72. Dneprovskiy
    Feb 21, 2021
    5
    Сложно играть в это, когда играл в предыдущие части серии. К сожалению assassin's creed закончился в третьей части, когда умер Дезмонд.
  73. nascent
    Oct 7, 2016
    5
    Assassin Unity is definitely the worst Assassin's Creed to date. (Haven't played Syndicate Yet)
    The controls are horrible, they have been completely ruined since Black Flag. The Player slows down constantly when running, sometimes this is because there are people near you, sometimes because you've turned a little, sometimes for no reason. It makes escaping a real pain, and doing any    Assassin Unity is definitely the worst Assassin's Creed to date. (Haven't played Syndicate Yet)
    The controls are horrible, they have been completely ruined since Black Flag. The Player slows down constantly when running, sometimes this is because there are people near you, sometimes because you've turned a little, sometimes for no reason. It makes escaping a real pain, and doing any timed mission a nightmare. For some reason enemies no longer known how to climb, so forget running away and climb the nearest building, they'll forget you every time.

    The controls are now sticky, meaning the player grabs every surface they're near even if you're not climbing but have been shot, and it you're running past something he'll grab it, but letting go is a real challenge, sometimes you need to use circle, sometimes only a wall eject let's go, if you're a certain height (not high enough to cause fall damage) you'll never let go, again a real problem for timed missions (good luck with The Tournament mission!).

    The story is terrible. Definitely the least interesting in the series. The first 5 minutes of the intro, where it gives off a strong Ezio vibe is the best part, but after 5 minutes this feeling is gone, and after that i becomes very boring.

    There are four different currencies! Four! Some are fairly redundant such as helix points (you can get about 10000 of these each time you play a helix mission, so just keep replaying it 5-10 times and you've unlimited helix points, no need to buy anything with real cash, despite Ubisoft always nagging you to do so).

    This game is so needlessly over complicated. Enemies now suspect you and only you by default, even in crowds. If you so much as see an enemy in the distance they're already coming towards you or calling for you. The combat system changes have completely made combat a pain in the ass. Enemies can now kill you in one hit. If you so much as stand 10 meters near an enemy or walk past one you will be killed. If you hide in a crowd or hiding place, you will be found. This is in my opinion a ploy to make you buy clothes to build up your stealth and health. But I didn't even know clothes had any value other than appearance, this was never told to me during the game. The only way to play this game without rage quitting is to loot every chest as possible, to buy equipment that increases your stealth and health.

    Your ammo will always be extremely limited no matter far in the game you progress, you need to buy clothes such as gloves to increase ammo. Do so asap, this isn't explained to you at all.

    Sync points! frustrating, need them to be able to lockpick for loot, but cant earn them without lockpicking within co-op missions. If you play this and can't play it co-op then good luck playing it in private as the timers of the missions and the difficulties don't reduce, so you have to do the job of 4 people by yourself. For the most part this isn't a problem but there's about 3-4 missions that really really suck trying to do everything by yourself.

    Can't pick up and hide bodies anymore, can't pick up enemies weapons anymore. The story is boring, all side quests are boring: "solve random mysteries", "find random documents, steal random things, tail random people" extremely dull. In fact the whole french revolution angle was extremely poorly done and not interesting, nor really involving the revolution much. The story maybe mentions the revolution 3 times briefly. It doesnt even bother with french accents, half the people sound English, the other half american. The whole premise of French Revolution does't actually amount to anything.

    There is no real character arc for the main characters. There is no satisfying ending to the arcs or plot. Honestly the entire main game is poor at best. Which is a shame as france is a beautiful place to play and honestly you have more fun exploring and searching for things than doing the story missions.
    Actually the Dead Kings DLC is 100x more interesting and exciting than the main game. The main game has nothing to do with Abstergo, Sages, the First Civilization, nothing to further the plot of the Templars or Assassins, nothing regarding Eden. Whereas the Dead Kings DLC does have some this, plus it resolves in a more interesting ending by far.

    This entire game is skipable. But if you do buy it in a sale, don't bother trying to 100% it as there's no real reward, just loot enough chests and earn enough money to buy good clothes for health, earn sync points early in the game to upgrade skills, and speed through the so called plot, then enjoy Dead Kings DLC.    … Expand
  74. theche
    Oct 6, 2016
    6
    All things considered, AC Unity is a somewhat disappointing 'next-gen-debut' of the series. The graphics did improve drastically in comparison to its predecessors, yet glitches and frame drops are noticeable every now and then. Gameplay wise, Unity follows Ubisoft's -by now- standard approach applied to every single open world game: Lot's of side missions, conquerable enemy territories,All things considered, AC Unity is a somewhat disappointing 'next-gen-debut' of the series. The graphics did improve drastically in comparison to its predecessors, yet glitches and frame drops are noticeable every now and then. Gameplay wise, Unity follows Ubisoft's -by now- standard approach applied to every single open world game: Lot's of side missions, conquerable enemy territories, and tons of collectibles spread all over the map. While offering a lot of content, those elements start to feel more and more generic towards the end, particularly due to the mediocre story that has a hard time to combine the different missions into a coherent plot that makes the player feel invested in the events.

    Fans of the series will still appreciate the game for giving them more of the same, however, it has become clear by now, that a creative break may be in order to bring the series back to its former level.    … Expand
  75. Natai
    Nov 20, 2014
    7
    Unity is a good game that deserves mixed reviews. Most of the people giving this game a 10 decided they were going to like it before playing it, and those giving it a 0 are focused on one or two negative aspects or upset that the game isn’t exactly what they wanted it to be.

    Beginning with the negative, let’s look at connectivity issues. The game was plagued with sync issues. This is    Unity is a good game that deserves mixed reviews. Most of the people giving this game a 10 decided they were going to like it before playing it, and those giving it a 0 are focused on one or two negative aspects or upset that the game isn’t exactly what they wanted it to be.

    Beginning with the negative, let’s look at connectivity issues. The game was plagued with sync issues. This is to be expected (not an excuse) when trying to sync a game, Uplay, AC Initiates, and a companion app all at once. This could have benefited from more testing. However, none of this impacts the bulk of the experience. Running the companion on an ultrabook is a great second screen option for the map alone. There are still issues with chests tied to the app and Initiates properly syncing, but again, this is not a deal breaker by any means.

    To be clear, the inclusion of microtransactions to acquire helix credits, which can be used to purchase or upgrade gear, is an obvious cash grab. However, these microtransactions are in NO WAY required to get everything out of the game. Everything you can do with helix credits can be done with normal in-game currency; credits just allow players to save time. And unlike many other games, the normal costs of these items are not so absurdly high that you have to grind for days to get them without buying credits.

    Now for the technical issues. Based on the experience of thousands of players, the game certainly needs better optimization, regardless of system. That said, I experienced few issues on PS4. I experienced stuttering and framerate issues only a handful of times. Pop-ins happen but aren’t that noticeable unless you’re looking for them, and patches are making improvements. Only had one significant glitch thus far, and didn’t prevent progress.

    The biggest issues with this game that really warrant giving it a lower score, are the story and characters. The overall plot is weak at best, the main character (Arno) is forgettable – along with just about all the others; there just isn’t much of a story being told at all. That said, the side missions are good and well presented, and they provide a good sense of the setting. If only the main plot wasn’t so terribly lackluster.

    Now for the good. There is a lot that Unity improves on over past AC games. The parkour (climbing) system has significantly improved. While getting Arno to go where you want still doesn’t always happen, it’s not as frequent and the animations are good. The addition of downward freerun is a step forward for the series. When needing to climb down in a hurry, you no longer have to choose between blindly leaping off a building and slowly dropping from each and every ledge. Simply hold down two buttons and run towards the edge of the building to see Arno skillfully climb down.

    The frustrating follow & listen missions from past games have been overhauled. You no longer have to stay so close to the target and mission areas are not packed to the brim with guards. It feels like much less of “which path do the devs think I should take” and more of “I’m a skilled assassin stalking my prey”.

    In general, all of the missions are much more open-ended. There are lots of ways to accomplish the objective & while there are still preferred ways of doing things in a mission, they are now optional objectives instead of mandatory steps along the way. More than any other game in the series, Unity allows you to be the kind of assassin you want. The murder mysteries, while not really challenging, are a nice change of pace and include good snippets of story. The crowd missions are satisfying and appear with just the right frequency.

    The graphics are impressive. Though not as high quality as Black Flag, this is to be expected given the complexity of the environment. The buildings are meticulously detailed, and the crowds are both large and dynamic. The city feels alive.

    Gear variety is better than previous games, letting you choose the equipment that best suits your playstyle. This is echoed in the skill system, which allows you to prioritize which skills you want to unlock, rather than tying you to a preset sequence of progression. Combat is smooth and enjoyable. Arno feels powerful without making things too easy. Line of sight works the way it should, and the AI is good in terms of NPCs looking for you but not being supernatural about knowing your location.

    In summary, Unity’s gameplay is solid, with lots of improvements that should be included in future AC games. The setting is superbly realized. Many frustrations seen in past games are reduced. Missions are enjoyable, open-ended, and varied. At the same time, any story or characters that would make this a noteworthy addition to the AC saga are completely absent. And while many of the technical issues are being resolved or relatively minor, their abundance at launch created a negative reaction from which this game will probably never recover.    … Expand
  76. cstrang
    Nov 16, 2014
    7
    Unity tries to retool some of the mechanics of Assassin's Creed of olde with varying results. The combat has been made more challenging, there's more of an emphasis on "realistic" stealth, and there has been an attempt to make the freerunning more precise by adding a "high" or "low" button.

    The combat would have been a welcome change if the camera weren't so down-right evil and the    Unity tries to retool some of the mechanics of Assassin's Creed of olde with varying results. The combat has been made more challenging, there's more of an emphasis on "realistic" stealth, and there has been an attempt to make the freerunning more precise by adding a "high" or "low" button.

    The combat would have been a welcome change if the camera weren't so down-right evil and the controls were more responsive but, as it stands, it will not be a rare occurrence for the player to be shot to death by trigger happy enemies that are off screen. The stealth system is half-baked at best - the "cover" system shares the same sticky, unresponsiveness that crops up in the other places of the game. There is no rhyme or reason to when an enemy can see you or not - I've experienced being spotted by an enemy whilst I was crouching behind cover meters away, I've experienced walking up to enemies and them not batting an eye. The changes with the freerunning take some initial getting used to, but even then they don't noticeably improve on the issues familiar to the series.

    The regular mainstays of the series are still here. Big, open world to run around and do parkour feats in; lots of collectibles to find; lots of side-quests; lots of stabbing dudes. The graphics are okay but nothing spectacular, even considering the number of characters that can be on the screen. It's all enough to get caught up in the game for a few dozen hours if you want to take care of everything the game has to offer.

    There are some major technical issue with the game on PS4 and they are the primary reason for the lowered score. The framerate is locked at 30 fps, which doesn't bother me. What does bother me, however, is how ridiculously unstable it is. Anything from turning the camera around to running through a crowd to climbing a building can cause noticeable frame drops. There are also a number of restart-causing bugs that happen regularly. In my time with Unity I've experienced not being able to speak to key NPCs, getting stuck in walls while climbing up buildings, and even falling through the Earth into nothingness. Yes. I've randomly glitched through the ground whilst playing. The problems are present enough that they make the game feel half-baked and rushed. If I were head of Ubisoft QA, I'd probably be committing seppuku because I honestly don't understand how a game can ship out like this.

    That's the major of it. The story is forgettable and skippable, which you'll probably do after the first hour. Ubisoft has abandoned most of the outter-framework story previous games has presented, but oh well.

    Unity can still be a wholly enjoyable enjoyable experience, especially if you're an established fan of the series. The tough part is getting past all of the technical issues that refuse to go away.    … Expand
  77. synced
    Dec 1, 2014
    5
    very very very disappointed on this game, a tons of bugs, story line cliche, massive downgrade,
    a lot of drop frame hate

    sorry ubi but this game is incomplete
  78. Tom360
    Nov 20, 2014
    6
    This game can be VERY frustrating. I think this will be the last AC I buy before reviews come out. I am disappointed with the final product.

    The framerate is terrible. You WILL notice it drop quite often. The worst aspect of the game for me is the combat. It's been completely stripped down from past entries, all of the useful parts removed. You can no longer take a human shield to dodge    This game can be VERY frustrating. I think this will be the last AC I buy before reviews come out. I am disappointed with the final product.

    The framerate is terrible. You WILL notice it drop quite often. The worst aspect of the game for me is the combat. It's been completely stripped down from past entries, all of the useful parts removed. You can no longer take a human shield to dodge bullets. You end up getting shot 90% of the time. The animations during combat have that glitchy stab the air feel, like you miss your intended target and he falls down dead. LAME! The combat frustrates me to no end, and I've played every AC from the beginning. This is BY FAR the worst combat mechanics in the series.

    Aside from the combat a lot has improved. Parkour in this entry is awesome and I find myself running along rooftops just for the sheer joy of it. LOVE the customization. The city is an amazing thing to see. They definitely packed Paris with a ton of $hit to do. Most of the technical problems in the game stem from Ubisoft jampacking the city with NPC's. TOTALLY unnecessary. And pretty annoying as well. It makes it almost impossible to run through the streets at times. What was the point? It looks more packed than modern day New York...

    All in all I'm having fun with this game but not without A LOT of frustration. Ubisoft has brought the game down a notch since black flag. The next game in the series had better make major changes. I mean near flawless to redeem this mess.    … Expand
  79. Markolius
    Nov 17, 2014
    6
    Unity was overhyped but it's also overly hated. I played the whole campaign and lots of sides- experienced maybe 3 big glitches over 20+ hours. For me, bugs and frame rate problems were hardly noticeable. Gameplay choppiness was minimal considering the huge variety of stealth and parkour. The story was a bit ridiculous but cut scenes were interesting enough. With all that being said, theUnity was overhyped but it's also overly hated. I played the whole campaign and lots of sides- experienced maybe 3 big glitches over 20+ hours. For me, bugs and frame rate problems were hardly noticeable. Gameplay choppiness was minimal considering the huge variety of stealth and parkour. The story was a bit ridiculous but cut scenes were interesting enough. With all that being said, the artwork and the historical representation of Paris is stunningly beautiful (especially the attention to detail in the architecture). It's a fun sandbox that I enjoyed much more than Watch Dogs. I reccomend playing the campaign through first (try it in French with English subtitles for extra immersion). Then find out which types of side quests you like- I enjoyed the helix games and renovations. Customization is great but you're limited to one character, Arno, who isn't bad. The game is a good 20 hours worth of jumping and sneaking fun. The glitchiness is much less (at least for me) than what others have complained about. The huge amount of NPCs and dynamic action is actually a pretty incredible accomplishment. Also I found the AI to be much better and more apt to the gameplay than others. Coop is not bad, actually works well, but wasn't really my bag. So ultimately, good game. Don't believe the hate or the hype. After 25 hours, it'll get too repetitive and time to move in.… Expand
  80. deandusk
    Nov 18, 2014
    5
    The most satisfying part with this game was today, when I traded it in at a local videogame store to at least get some of my money back.
    It's not a catastrophy, it's just frustratingly mediocre, I and I say it with the deepest regret. Maybe next time, Ubisoft? Hm? Maybe?!
  81. Jeroen15
    Nov 14, 2014
    7
    assassins creed unity is a beautiful game in a giant beautifully recreated Paris although the story and the gameplay isn't top notch.the premise and the graphics are. i would have given this game a better review but it lags like hell on consoles so i can only recommend it for someone who owns a beefy PC
  82. IAMGEOFFREY
    Nov 26, 2014
    7
    Eh, I love assassin's creed, I love the playing it for hours on end, the campain and everything but meh theres something with unity thats just not there! Dont get me wrong the parkour, combat, stealth and all that is awesome but the campain? It's 2 days long I mean what happened too the week long ultimate fun, and then playing it for hours on end afterwards.. got it on release date and wasEh, I love assassin's creed, I love the playing it for hours on end, the campain and everything but meh theres something with unity thats just not there! Dont get me wrong the parkour, combat, stealth and all that is awesome but the campain? It's 2 days long I mean what happened too the week long ultimate fun, and then playing it for hours on end afterwards.. got it on release date and was bored by day 10, the only reason it gets a 7 is because assassin's creed is my favorite franciase.… Expand
  83. proudheretic
    Nov 18, 2014
    7
    This game is not as bad as everyone says it is, though it may seem so from the start. The game is buggy to be sure, clipping through walls and ghosting through citizens roaming the streets is far from unheard of on the journey of Arno the Assassin.

    However, the big glaring issue seems to be less about these bugs and the lackluster story and more about Ubisoft not putting enough love and    This game is not as bad as everyone says it is, though it may seem so from the start. The game is buggy to be sure, clipping through walls and ghosting through citizens roaming the streets is far from unheard of on the journey of Arno the Assassin.

    However, the big glaring issue seems to be less about these bugs and the lackluster story and more about Ubisoft not putting enough love and time into their game. This is a game that should have been released in Q1 of next year and not in Q4. Also we have to remember that this is the first time this engine has been used on the new hardware of the PS4 and XBOne, so anyone who didn't expect some issues with the physics needs to recheck their expectations.

    The story was OK, it wasn't terrible, but it creates some nice contrast to the previous AC games which I think is reflected in Rogue, which came out at the same time. Previously there have been clear cut lines between who is good and who is evil, but these two games defy those conventions.

    Character customization is the best addition to this game and the online co-op is pretty fun. The only motivation I had for doing many of the side stories, particularly the "Young Prince" mission and the "Swiss Stash" mission (both of which were frustratingly difficult), was the wads of cash I would be rewarded upon completion. ₣25,000 for a katana so I can slice through enemies with a swiftness... hold on, let me spend an hour methodically assassinating everyone in a building for this ridiculously huge reward.

    Though that does bring me to the combat system. It's trash, they tried to make it better and they just made it frustratingly difficult, riddled with ridiculous one hit kills and an ineffective blocking system. This does promote the use of stealth, though that system is filled with glaring issues as well.

    I don't condemn this game, it's OK, but more than that it is a learning opportunity for the folks at Ubi to make an even better AC game the next time around.

    Visual: 9/10 [Gorgeous vision of Paris and stunning character models]
    Gameplay: 6/10 [New system not executed well, needs to find a middle ground between the old system and the new]
    Story: 6.5/10 [It's a story, but it's a bit lackluster and it's nothing to write home about]
    Features: 8/10 [Customization and Co-op are shining stars in this game]

    OVERALL: 7.4/10    … Expand
  84. jamessamuel
    May 7, 2015
    6
    Assassin's creed unity improves upon some aspects of the series such as more in depth customization and better combat mechanics. The game also has impressive visuals, one of the best looking games made. Unfortunately not the same can be said for the story line. The characters are not made very interesting, and the mission designs are quite boring to be honest.
  85. LooTheLou
    Nov 16, 2014
    7
    AC Unity has its ups and downs. The story is weak, but has some really great moments. The story-missions are not really good, but mediocre. The introduction is great, close to AC2's unforgettable intro. The gameplay is very good, although it suffers because of the glitches, bugs and overall frame-rate drops. The graphics are next-gen but it doesn't feel like a overall next-gen experience.AC Unity has its ups and downs. The story is weak, but has some really great moments. The story-missions are not really good, but mediocre. The introduction is great, close to AC2's unforgettable intro. The gameplay is very good, although it suffers because of the glitches, bugs and overall frame-rate drops. The graphics are next-gen but it doesn't feel like a overall next-gen experience. The world is extremely detailed, beautiful and there is alot to do in it. AI is very clunky and weird, you can expect to hear the same dialogue repeating itself. Unity's biggest plus for me was the customization and world design. Despite all the bugs and glitches it is still a good game, but I would recommend waiting to buy it until all of the problems are patched ( if they ever will be patched ). 7/10… Expand
  86. Phil_Panteleit
    Nov 19, 2014
    7
    A couple hours into this game and I'm not as blown away as I thought i would be. The BAD... I have to say is that the new fighting system is HORRIBLE!!!! When you counter an attack it looks like your swatting away a fly. it doesn't feel smooth at all. Leveling up during the campaign breaks the flow of the game. I shouldn't have to level up to progress in the story.
    The GOOD... Graphics    A couple hours into this game and I'm not as blown away as I thought i would be. The BAD... I have to say is that the new fighting system is HORRIBLE!!!! When you counter an attack it looks like your swatting away a fly. it doesn't feel smooth at all. Leveling up during the campaign breaks the flow of the game. I shouldn't have to level up to progress in the story.
    The GOOD... Graphics are a 10. The story is well done and will keep you wanting to play right through the campaign. The customization of your outfit is amazing and the possibilities seem endless. Glad to see Naval was dropped to give it that true AC feeling.    … Expand
  87. jwilliamperks
    Nov 15, 2014
    7
    I can't imagine that the conversation in the office went like this:

    Ubisoft One: How's the game going? Release day is next week. Ubisoft Two: Oh! It's fine. It's perfect. Everything works. The control is good. There are no problems with the graphics. The integration with the app is a model of perfection. Can't wait to see what the fans think. I'm really excited about it. Because    I can't imagine that the conversation in the office went like this:

    Ubisoft One: How's the game going? Release day is next week.
    Ubisoft Two: Oh! It's fine. It's perfect. Everything works. The control is good. There are no problems with the graphics. The integration with the app is a model of perfection. Can't wait to see what the fans think. I'm really excited about it.

    Because Unity is far from perfect, and it offers very little that is new. Having said that I like it and I haven't experienced any thing like the problems that people are moaning about. You'd think that the future of world peace was dependent on this game's release.

    Stuttering - not encountered any.
    Weird combat - it's the same as it's ever been - you might have to press different buttons to do different things but hey it's a game!
    Face disappearing - not yet but looking forward to this Hammer Horror moment.
    Falling through the world - not encountered this.
    Low frame rate - not experienced this - and big deal - I couldn't tell what frame rate this game is running at with my naked eyes. It's a pretty environment and it lives in a convincing way.
    Crowd scenes - great. No problems.
    Co-op play - done a bit. Not really interested in it in the long run but I haven't had any problems.
    Connection to Uplay - working fine. Occassionally drops out but my world hasn't ended as a consequence.

    On the whole it's a good game. Not great. Not groundbreaking. But this is Assassins Creed. How many times can you keep rehashing the same consipracy theory plot without it starting to become a bit tired. Maybe Ubisoft need to put this one to bed and do something a bit more original. Now there's a thought.    … Expand
  88. Kiana209
    Nov 15, 2014
    6
    Assassin's Creed Unity is definitely a great game, but the bugs ruined my experience. I played the game a few hours straight, and I was finally able to play Co-Op. However, Co-Op simply doesn't work at all. The bugs are terrible. From not being able to connect to the network with constant errors, to never ending loading screens. Overall, the story mode without multi-player is great, butAssassin's Creed Unity is definitely a great game, but the bugs ruined my experience. I played the game a few hours straight, and I was finally able to play Co-Op. However, Co-Op simply doesn't work at all. The bugs are terrible. From not being able to connect to the network with constant errors, to never ending loading screens. Overall, the story mode without multi-player is great, but Co-Op needs to be fixed.… Expand
  89. TheGamingSheep
    Nov 16, 2014
    7
    I would like to start off by saying that I am a huge Assassin's Creed fan! Every since AC2 came out I have been playing them religiously.

    The main problem with Ac Unity for me are the three new pillars, Stealth, Combat and Navigation. It is evident pretty early on that ac unity try's to make you take the stealth approach as appose to going in all guns blazing. Which wouldn't be to bad    I would like to start off by saying that I am a huge Assassin's Creed fan! Every since AC2 came out I have been playing them religiously.

    The main problem with Ac Unity for me are the three new pillars, Stealth, Combat and Navigation. It is evident pretty early on that ac unity try's to make you take the stealth approach as appose to going in all guns blazing. Which wouldn't be to bad if the stealth was actually fun and worked well. The cover system fails to work for you 80% of the time, detection is ridiculous (even with upgrades equipment) and overall it's just not fun!

    Combat, when tackling two or three enemies at a time isn't so bad, though it's not that fun either. But when it comes to anything above that, your most certainly dead! And with nothing left but stealth to rely on, your **** Now I suppose there are moments in which stealth does work, and when it does it's great! But then you have to tackle the issue of finding a suitable route, which is no easy feat!

    When it comes to parkour in Ac Unity, it's overall not to bad. It's actually quite fun most of the time. But it isn't with out it's fair share, or more than rather, of issues. But I'm willing to look over them as they don't both me all that much.

    Story: The story of the Assassin's Creed games is a pivotal part of the franchise, and I believe it's where the games happen to excel. Though when it comes to Ac Unity, I'm incredible disappointed! Secondary characters are underdeveloped, the modern day sections are entirely pointless at this point, and the plot just isn't interesting! Arno however, happens to be one of the story's only interesting features (that's when he's not talking about redemption that is).

    Secondary missions are something fun and new, but not enough for me to forgive the games poor story. At the moment, I can't see a bright future for the story of ac.

    CO-OP: To be honest, I couldn't care less at this point, I think I'll go back to AC2    … Expand
  90. Revguy
    Dec 2, 2014
    5
    I've been waiting for this game for quite some time, and now that i have played it, i can honestly say that I am disappointed!

    Yet another developer spent more time marketing the game than actually making it good! From the very beginning i felt like it was trying to be something similar to Assassin's Creed 2, which in my honest opinion is the best Assassin's Creed game today. But it    I've been waiting for this game for quite some time, and now that i have played it, i can honestly say that I am disappointed!

    Yet another developer spent more time marketing the game than actually making it good!

    From the very beginning i felt like it was trying to be something similar to Assassin's Creed 2, which in my honest opinion is the best Assassin's Creed game today. But it fails to deliver, it feels copied, cheap, unorganized!

    It seems like Ubisoft tried to make the game look good, and then forgetting what the core of a game should be, which is gameplay as any avid gamer knows.

    First off there's the FPS problems, now Ubisoft said 30 FPS was their target, which is fine by me considering it's a console game, but i rarely hit 30, heck, i rarely hit 20 FPS, I'm usually at 10-15 FPS. Then there's the glitches, i hop into a haystack, and I'm stuck, having to close the game and open it again, i could go on with the glitches but it's pointless, it's just bad coding and bad priorities.

    Now if you ask me, i love the Assassin's Creed series, I've been played since the launch of Assassin's Creed 1, and I've loved every single one of them up until now.

    I'm giving it 5, cause Paris does look quite good, but that's all the game is!    … Expand
  91. heartscreed
    Nov 17, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall, I think the gameplay is pretty fun, the story is pretty good, and I've personally experienced minimal bugs/glitches/frame rate issues. However, the controls for climbing buildings and such seem somewhat stiff and do not always respond when you want them to. The fighting seems a little bit clunky, however, I do rather enjoy the sort of fencing style that Arno utilizes. As mentioned earlier, I do really like the story, however, I can't help but feel like it's somewhat rushed. I feel as though Elise's death at the end of the game was completely unnecessary. Basically, what that tells me is that her death is meaningless. I mean sure, I understand they wanted a dramatic ending, but I feel like that was the wrong way of approaching it. Elise's death would have had more of an emotional impact if she was killed off earlier in the game, in my opinion.… Expand
  92. mrrobbrecht
    Nov 18, 2014
    7
    the story isn't great but it's ok. the combat is ok but could be levelled out more. The difficulty is great (not too hard not too easy). there are a lot of fps problems and a lot of glitches.
  93. Vynnzan
    Nov 18, 2014
    7
    Gameplay classique d'un assassin creed, mais décors magnifique ! Je n'ai pas encore trop avancé dans le jeux mais l'histoire semble être intéressante... à voir.

    Sinon pas rencontré de bug flagrant sur la version ps4, et les baisses de framerate tant décriées ne m'ont pour l'instant jamais gêné.... à peine perceptible !
  94. PPaul27
    Nov 25, 2014
    7
    This is the revolution promised by ubisoft? I'm not so sure. Unity is very far from being the next-gen game we expected. Too many drops in frame, too many bug..for now. Pending a patch can be called a good game but nothing more
  95. 10mooses
    Nov 25, 2014
    5
    I've played them all. There's to many.
    Ubisoft need to calm down. AC doesn't have to be a yearly release. Two more games to tie it up, two years apart. Thats all you're aloud ubisoft. It shouldn't be this mindless, buggy crap year after year. Probably should have ended with Desmond.
    It's not that it's a bad game, the problem is that we've see it all before. There's nothing new here, in    I've played them all. There's to many.
    Ubisoft need to calm down. AC doesn't have to be a yearly release. Two more games to tie it up, two years apart. Thats all you're aloud ubisoft. It shouldn't be this mindless, buggy crap year after year. Probably should have ended with Desmond.
    It's not that it's a bad game, the problem is that we've see it all before. There's nothing new here, in fact in some ways it's been stripped back.
    One thing i didn't appreciate was the micro transactions. £50 -£60 AAA title and they're still trying to milk more money out of you. In the game you're constantly skint. It waves fancy weapons and armour in your face, you run around and do all the side missions (pretty much the only way to make money) and by the time you've done them all you can only really afford one or two decent items.

    Not their best effort but at least it didn't have any of that pirate ship pish    … Expand
  96. fredfredson
    Nov 25, 2014
    6
    The best thing about this game is levelling your assassin and customising him to be you're own, as well as the graphics that stand out to be amazing at some points, although there are occasionally a few frame rate stutters.

    Like everyone's been saying, there are a few too many small glitches but I didn't encounter anything game breaking. The new movement is great for everywhere    The best thing about this game is levelling your assassin and customising him to be you're own, as well as the graphics that stand out to be amazing at some points, although there are occasionally a few frame rate stutters.

    Like everyone's been saying, there are a few too many small glitches but I didn't encounter anything game breaking.

    The new movement is great for everywhere except in doors where it's almost impossible to have Arno not run up and hang on the side of some wall and get hacked by enemies. I feel like Ubisoft missed a huge opportunity by not focusing on the French Revolution and instead following a pointless love story with a somewhat 'meh' ending. Assassins Creed 3 is an example of revolutions done right in which you played through vital battles and historic moments.

    Other than that, this was actually quite a fun game and I'm probably going to come back to it, the story was a disappointment though and Elise just felt like a distraction from all the more interesting stuff in the revolution.    … Expand
  97. LatinCritic13
    May 18, 2020
    5
    Set after the events of AC3 and AC Rogue, Assassin's Creed Unity is a big beautiful buggy mess. There were so much missed opportunities that can be implemented but I guess Ubisoft were greedy to give a smidt. At least, Dead Kings DLC is free though despite a broken love story that feels too depressing to care about.
  98. ZenterX
    Dec 5, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ignoring the countless bugs of which I had a lot I can without a doubt say that this game is worth your time, the story missions are as interesting as "meh let's wait for DLC" and all the assassins hiding in plain sight thing is not like it used to be. The graphics are amazing though (played this game on a high end gaming laptop on ultra since release date). I had no issues in multiplayer and it was fun free-roaming and doing missions together with other people. I'd say the main problem is that Unity split off to advance the series, but as far as I can tell there are no more horses, carriages, only one story mode mission where you chase a boat that actually moves, no gliders, what makes you an assassin is merely guts to jump into a crowd of heavily armed soldiers with a hidden blade and some kind of one hit tiny crossbow thingy.… Expand
  99. Thehudthestud
    Dec 10, 2014
    5
    I had such hopes for this game. But alas it betrayed me, the game is fun and innovates in various ways but it really shows the franchises age. The main character is a rip off of ezio, for gods sake his hair and life style and attitude are basically copy pasted from him. There are NUMEROUS glitches and bugs that I have experienced in my game playthroughs. The DLCs were **** All you had toI had such hopes for this game. But alas it betrayed me, the game is fun and innovates in various ways but it really shows the franchises age. The main character is a rip off of ezio, for gods sake his hair and life style and attitude are basically copy pasted from him. There are NUMEROUS glitches and bugs that I have experienced in my game playthroughs. The DLCs were **** All you had to do in the Paris one was climb the effiel tower, really? . The game falls short in so many places I'm just I'm just done with this franchise now.its the new cod. The sacrifice the fan base, story, gameplay, characters just to release the same god damn **** ever year now… Expand
  100. teketeza
    Dec 14, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. first fo all, I didnt have any bugs when i played. i thought the combat was alot more fun but the story was one of the weakest of the whole series.... i have no idea on why they changed the conversation after you killed the target and the ending really doesn't make sense...… Expand
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#91 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#6 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
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#13 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 40
  3. Negative: 4 out of 40
  1. Eurogamer Poland
    Jan 14, 2015
    90
    An excellent and huge game. The positives are emphasized by detailed world that seems more alive now than ever before.
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  2. Arcade Sushi
    Jan 13, 2015
    70
    Unity is not a bad game, but it certainly doesn’t feel like it advances the series very much, especially for the first title in the series to be a fully next-gen game.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 13, 2015
    60
    Bugs really throw Unity under the guillotine. [Jan 2015, p.78]
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