Assassin's Creed Unity

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Ghoster
    Dec 18, 2015
    7
    Not the best AC with some annoying things to handle, but still fun. Not good enough to run for platinum with some really boring side missions and forcing of coop play.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. sems1193
    Jan 29, 2015
    7
    Assassin's Creed Unity can only be noted competent after the late patch implementations; prior that, it was a mess. Simply put, if I were to compare this game with others in the franchise, I could easily tell you this is a better game than Revelations and AC3. However, this game lacks something the others have: relevance. This game's plot serves no purpose to the Assassin's CreedAssassin's Creed Unity can only be noted competent after the late patch implementations; prior that, it was a mess. Simply put, if I were to compare this game with others in the franchise, I could easily tell you this is a better game than Revelations and AC3. However, this game lacks something the others have: relevance. This game's plot serves no purpose to the Assassin's Creed franchise. You could well skip this game and not have missed a thing; it's filler. The thing is, Ubisoft could've gotten away with that, but the story is only average at best.
    The game is impressive to look at; Paris is easily the most beautiful, immersive, and detailed city in the series. The game's protagonist, Arno, is a charming character, and there are TONS of things to do, it'll make your head hurt if you have a bit of OCD for getting things to 100% at once. The combat and parkour have been changed to accomodate players who want a bit more complexity and challenge, and I say these are very welcome. Animations seem organic; The player's body behaves and reacts accordingly to its surroundings more naturally than ever. From a gameplay standpoint, Unity is one of the best in the series.
    However, one cannot wash off the taste of a bad launch, one cannot shake the feeling that it all feels disconnected, as if the time invested in these characters is pointless and not worth of your time. Assassin's Creed has lost its touch of brilliance in story-telling, it has gone from mouth-opening revelations and cliffhangers to a cliche and generic formula, which is a shame. Last year's Black Flag already suffered of this, however Black Flag's saving grace was its consistency, cohesiveness, and its all-around fun gameplay. Unity feels more like a chore rather than an inviting fun experience. It's the best looking AC game yet, its got solid mechanics, but in the end it's the way it was poorly handled and the way it contributes nothing to the series' story that makes it all feel like a waste of time for the true fans.    … Expand
  11. chr1so
    Mar 14, 2015
    7
    Being the first Assassin's Creed game I've played, I can't compare to others but it was kind've fun to play.
    Graphics aren't up to current gen standards, and the low frame rate is really noticeable. Apart from that the story was good. Was good to learn a bit of French history. And a lot of the missions are like outposts from Far Cry, which I'm ok with (seems to be a Ubisoft thing).
    I'd    Being the first Assassin's Creed game I've played, I can't compare to others but it was kind've fun to play.
    Graphics aren't up to current gen standards, and the low frame rate is really noticeable. Apart from that the story was good. Was good to learn a bit of French history. And a lot of the missions are like outposts from Far Cry, which I'm ok with (seems to be a Ubisoft thing).

    I'd wouldn't go out of my way to recommend it, but it might be ur thing    … Expand
  12. 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
  13. bulletchan
    Apr 11, 2016
    7
    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.
  14. 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
  15. HaloFever
    Jun 14, 2016
    7
    After letting Unity sit for a year and a half, I picked it up again. It's no longer broken and not as bad as everyone remembers. First off, Ubisoft patched glaring bugs like missing skin and also removed the requirement to check into Uplay to access all of the game's content. These goodwill moves make the game much more playable. Secondly, the UI and in-game map are cluttered with too manyAfter letting Unity sit for a year and a half, I picked it up again. It's no longer broken and not as bad as everyone remembers. First off, Ubisoft patched glaring bugs like missing skin and also removed the requirement to check into Uplay to access all of the game's content. These goodwill moves make the game much more playable. Secondly, the UI and in-game map are cluttered with too many in-game collectibles and co-op missions. Coming in a year and a half later, I feel safe in ignoring all of these. I am not going to "platinum" this game, so the collectibles don't matter. No one else plays this game, so co-op doesn't matter. This far from the game's launch, I am totally focused on the main quest (and tackling thieves on the street).

    The game is very, very similar to Assassin's Creed 2. In fact, Assassin's Creed 2 was the last Assassin's Creed I played. The differences between the two are obviously the improved graphics and the story. Unity is gorgeous. Even a year and half later, it is one of the best looking PS4 games. The size of the city and on-screen action of the NPCs is amazing. The story in Unity is not so great. You get to meet a young Napolean. That seems cool. However, while Ezio was running his revenge scheme and learning about the Assassins, Arno is just running a revenge scheme, and keeps revenging long after he gets his revenge. Arno isn't a bad guy, for an assassin. It's just that Ezio was a better character you cared about more. At one point in Unity, Arno fights his mentor. I had zero feels for this fight. The characters didn't matter.

    I'm giving Unity a solid 7. This isn't a terrible score. Unity is playable and fun in a drop a smoke bomb and spam square sort of way. The game looks great. The problem is clearly a lack of focus. Ubisoft was intent on tacking on as many features as possible and connecting to Uplay as much as possible. It's like how even the best Dell computer is sullied by its own crapware. Unity is so burdened by features that a new player can hardly figure out how to equip alternative weapons much less find anything on the in-game map. If you pick this game up for $10 or less, just ignore all of the side crap and focus on the main quest. Also, upgrade your home base early for easy money. Oh, and spam those smoke bombs.    … Expand
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. DrZomboid
    Jan 2, 2016
    7
    AC1, 2 and 3 are good games. The rest are ,boring money milking little to do with franchise storyline, products. And the Unity is maybe best among them. I played the game after all patches are released, one year after release.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. Nathaniel_Wu
    Jan 29, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After 4 patches, this game has much less performance issues now, finally playable.

    Though it's story background is the French Revolution, it barely has nothing to do with it. The whole story is only a revenge, and all what brotherhood did was just to stay out of the revolution. Remember the first CG trailer? I used to thought the main story is about how the brotherhood would help push the revolution. When I played the game, I found that it was nothing but my illusion…
    I'm really appointed about the story.

    As for the gameplay, it was actually pretty fun, side missions have various interesting stories.
    But the biggest problem is taking cover, you have to leave current cover to get around the corner, even Watch_Dogs could do that better.

    It's not worth my expectation, but still a not bad game, I'd give a 7 out of 10.    … Expand
  30. 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
  31. 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.
  32. 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 !
  33. 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
  34. Kryptiic
    Jan 4, 2015
    7
    AC Unity isn't a Bad game, but it certainly isn't great. I just finished the game and I must say. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STEALTH. I don't have many problems with this game but the stealth in this game is the worst in the entire series. Enemies see me through walls, No whistle mechanic, crouch is nice but kind of unnecessary, other than the sh***ty stealth, this game has great graphics anAC Unity isn't a Bad game, but it certainly isn't great. I just finished the game and I must say. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STEALTH. I don't have many problems with this game but the stealth in this game is the worst in the entire series. Enemies see me through walls, No whistle mechanic, crouch is nice but kind of unnecessary, other than the sh***ty stealth, this game has great graphics an okay story, the coop is good but needs some work, and I like the combat system, In previous AC games the combat was way too easy, now it is an actual challenge, although massive sword fights with like 40 guards almost NEVER works because they just pull out their stupid guns.… Expand
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. crispycrunch15
    Mar 21, 2015
    7
    A action packed and engaging game, but some of the fun and excitement was taken away from me due to the sudden increase of stealth needed and the hardness of enemies at times. There are some glitches but overall, it is a good AC game and in my opinion, it is worth buying.
  40. TMGRcritique
    Jan 17, 2015
    7
    First the game is good but glitches holds it back but still all these time only few of those glitch and also my **** problem with this is WHY IS PS4 IS DOWNED OUT! no seriously why could someone told me why.their are certain activities like the detectives mission,the assassin's contract and the **** addicting hardcore co-op and the story its sometimes cliche and i finally understand whyFirst the game is good but glitches holds it back but still all these time only few of those glitch and also my **** problem with this is WHY IS PS4 IS DOWNED OUT! no seriously why could someone told me why.their are certain activities like the detectives mission,the assassin's contract and the **** addicting hardcore co-op and the story its sometimes cliche and i finally understand why people is hating the future story **** remove i know their's less but just remove its a bore. i don't know why but i love the parkour i have more fun then the game itself but all in all the game bad and good its sometimes addicting because its raging sometime its customization although the ACU has its flaws but its still sort of good… Expand
  41. Rymac44
    Jan 20, 2015
    7
    I really liked all the ac games and this one was good, but a little disappointing for next gen. Overall definitely try it because it's still a pretty good game, just not as good as I hoped.
    Pros- Paris is pretty big and looks great, as do characters
    - coop is a cool addition when it works - more open buildings Cons-extremely buggy - story not all that special -Arno was kind of cool,    I really liked all the ac games and this one was good, but a little disappointing for next gen. Overall definitely try it because it's still a pretty good game, just not as good as I hoped.
    Pros- Paris is pretty big and looks great, as do characters
    - coop is a cool addition when it works
    - more open buildings
    Cons-extremely buggy
    - story not all that special
    -Arno was kind of cool, but the other characters were pretty boring    … Expand
  42. 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
  43. Braintail
    Feb 12, 2015
    7
    First of all, I was very excited to play the game. The first few hours I was amazed by the beauty of the game and how much the city was alive. I am a gamer who wants to have perfect scores and get all the hidden treasures. Because of this reason Assassin's Creed Unity failed for me after gaming for hours because it dragged me down.

    Obviously they put in all the different kind of    First of all, I was very excited to play the game. The first few hours I was amazed by the beauty of the game and how much the city was alive. I am a gamer who wants to have perfect scores and get all the hidden treasures. Because of this reason Assassin's Creed Unity failed for me after gaming for hours because it dragged me down.

    Obviously they put in all the different kind of collectibles for people like me. But they made it so hard to collect all the things to get to 100% you just get mad. After I found all the possible chests in the game I figured there would be a great reward. Nothing. After finishing all the murder missions (oh how they get on your nerves after a while, so just get a wiki and finish them off quickly) I wasn't left satisfied at all.

    Now Dead Kings if available, but I don't even have the energy to check it out anymore. It's all too much and too big. I hope that they will reduce the size of the game and instead improve on their gameplay and think a bit more about how to satisfy different types of players.

    I wish I just played the story mode and left it there. Bigger isn't always better, and Assassin's Creed Unity proves that.

    + Gorgeous visuals
    + Nice side quests
    + Good story

    - Takes too long and is way too much expanded so all the above are overshadowed    … Expand
  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. gamingfanatic
    Apr 8, 2015
    7
    Having received Assassins Creed Unity as a gift i was eagerly awaiting to play this game.Having just finished Assassins Creed Rogue shortly before starting this game i can very proudly say that i love this game. Yes parts of the story i found very repetitive and boring but i love the new version of customization in the game i believe that it is a improvement on recent titles. Also howHaving received Assassins Creed Unity as a gift i was eagerly awaiting to play this game.Having just finished Assassins Creed Rogue shortly before starting this game i can very proudly say that i love this game. Yes parts of the story i found very repetitive and boring but i love the new version of customization in the game i believe that it is a improvement on recent titles. Also how Unity really makes you plan approaches to missions i think is truly a step forward.

    I didn't experience many glitches or bugs during the Story so i cannot really complain about them. Their are parts of the past games which were removed which i found really sad (for example fist fighting) To me Unity is not the WORST AC game but it isn't the BEST either. I hope that Ubisoft really take good time and dedication with their future titles and not rush just take the time don't rush a game out the door. I'm not saying that Unity was a rushed job i just think it could have been done slightly better if taken the time.    … Expand
  47. 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
  48. kwstas
    Jan 20, 2016
    7
    maybe this is as the best assassins creed game meant to be but for god how act people about this game ? first
    all say for black flag is better , maybe but dont forget that it has a more huge and many times more awesome map , it has 100 different wepons 100 different armours a plenty of guns . the game play is way more cool and parkour is faster and better in every way . the compat is ways    maybe this is as the best assassins creed game meant to be but for god how act people about this game ? first
    all say for black flag is better , maybe but dont forget that it has a more huge and many times more awesome map , it has 100 different wepons 100 different armours a plenty of guns . the game play is way more cool and parkour is faster and better in every way . the compat is ways more novice that black flag . and in every way you begin for zero to go to top , when in black flag the only think to change is 5 swords 5 guns .    … Expand
  49. 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
  50. willandrades
    Jan 24, 2016
    7
    A saga Assassin's Creed pode ter seus defeitos pela repetição e falta de inovação, mas é sempre divertida. Com um dos gráficos mais bonitos do começo da nova geração, aparentemente o foco da Ubisoft deixou de ser as histórias em si e passou a ser as locações em que suas histórias (nesse caso, péssima) serão contadas, e junto com o elemento RPG e as recriações magnificas de locações como aA saga Assassin's Creed pode ter seus defeitos pela repetição e falta de inovação, mas é sempre divertida. Com um dos gráficos mais bonitos do começo da nova geração, aparentemente o foco da Ubisoft deixou de ser as histórias em si e passou a ser as locações em que suas histórias (nesse caso, péssima) serão contadas, e junto com o elemento RPG e as recriações magnificas de locações como a Catedral de Notre-Dame, a Ubisoft nos entrega um jogo simplesmente divertido e lindo.… Expand
  51. sevifc
    Mar 15, 2016
    7
    Bugazos a un lado y parones en ciertos momentos del juego, decir que el juego es bastante decente. La historia no es muy allá y la dificultad mas de lo mismo, pero la ambientación de Francia en la época revolucionaria es sencillamente sublime. Muchas cosas que hacer (fantástico la incorporación de las investigaciones) y un personaje muy, muy editable. Lo de la sombra o imagen de tu cuerpoBugazos a un lado y parones en ciertos momentos del juego, decir que el juego es bastante decente. La historia no es muy allá y la dificultad mas de lo mismo, pero la ambientación de Francia en la época revolucionaria es sencillamente sublime. Muchas cosas que hacer (fantástico la incorporación de las investigaciones) y un personaje muy, muy editable. Lo de la sombra o imagen de tu cuerpo cuando te descubre, genial también. Y el salto gráfico es notable (aunque no es importante).… Expand
  52. MB2_99
    Mar 30, 2016
    7
    In 2016 ac (assassins creed) unity doesn´t have many bugs to count; the patches work and the game is not that bad at all.
    But it still as some bugs that will never get fixed and the combat is dificult and frusterating. Because of this, most of game missions (that are well created) are mostly about stealth only...
    At this point you must be thinking that the stealth is good and guess what:    In 2016 ac (assassins creed) unity doesn´t have many bugs to count; the patches work and the game is not that bad at all.
    But it still as some bugs that will never get fixed and the combat is dificult and frusterating. Because of this, most of game missions (that are well created) are mostly about stealth only...
    At this point you must be thinking that the stealth is good and guess what: it isn´t: it is super frusterating and unplayable. Story is so so, however it is cliché and it is not the first time that we see a story about revenge, a stupid kid (Arno BTW) and love.
    When you are climbing all the rooftops of paris the gamelay mechanics distinguishes themselves with the best parkour mechanics i´ve ever seen in the assassins creed series and the movements in fast kills (those you perform with your phantom blade) is really good too.OH and you really have to go to the rooftops because the number of npcs in the ground, that does not let you do anything there.
    One thing that i really liked was the rating in the levels and missions and the fact that you have to progress with yourself for progressing in the missions.
    This means that you will have to make quests and secondary missions during the story to earn money to buy armor and weapons and then proceed to the primary missions.
    For that reason I put a big time into the game and that really motivated me to play.
    At the end of the day, AC unity is a good but disapointing game and a game that you really can have fun with.    … Expand
  53. Empyrea
    Apr 11, 2021
    7
    Not the best Assassin's Creed; in fact it must be the worst I've ever played (if I don't count Odyssey and Origins which they only conserve but the Assassin's Creed name). The plot takes place in Paris. Graphics are good but not great. Gameplay is good although sometimes it bothers having to do again and again part of the missions when you die. Missions are similar but it doesn't feelNot the best Assassin's Creed; in fact it must be the worst I've ever played (if I don't count Odyssey and Origins which they only conserve but the Assassin's Creed name). The plot takes place in Paris. Graphics are good but not great. Gameplay is good although sometimes it bothers having to do again and again part of the missions when you die. Missions are similar but it doesn't feel repeating. About the plot, I didn't quite follow it so I only focus about the gameplay. I didn't update the game so yes, you'll find some glitches but you can stand it. I only did 2 or 3 sidequests and I recommend you to only follow the main story unless you want to earn money or experience. The main story takes you about 17 hours depending on how many times you die or if you spend time looking for money to improve your equipment.… Expand
  54. 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.
  55. 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)
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    7
    rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  60. Shadow1995
    Nov 15, 2018
    7
    I loved the setting of this game like I do all AC games, set during the French revolution, which was an important time for European liberty, the streets of civil war Paris was amazing, it actually felt like a revolution more so that AC 3, having all those people in the streets protesting and rioting and seeing damned people stepping up to the famous guillotine, was incredible and feltI loved the setting of this game like I do all AC games, set during the French revolution, which was an important time for European liberty, the streets of civil war Paris was amazing, it actually felt like a revolution more so that AC 3, having all those people in the streets protesting and rioting and seeing damned people stepping up to the famous guillotine, was incredible and felt realistic. But...There are quite a few cons, I will get the petty one out of the way first was the accents, now why are French people talking with a posh English accent? The thing that makes AC games incredible are the accents sure they all speak English when they are not a lot of the times, because of the English talking target audience, but I thought that was very confusing they sounded more English than the English people in Syndicate set in London lol, the gameplay to me wasn't great, sure stealth has had an upgrade but it felt to awkward most of the time, and the biggest con...Yes BUGS there was so many bugs in that game it was frustrating, the story was interesting did feel very AC like more so than Syndicate, but the Bugs and much of the gameplay was a let down for me, but still overall enjoyable.… Expand
  61. R3HAP3R
    Feb 3, 2019
    7
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  62. 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.
  63. ToshLichev
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    A stunning setting, enjoyable characters and improved gameplay mechanics make Unity a good if not too impressive return to the classic AC formula after IV, technical problems aside.
  64. Jackthegamer
    Sep 10, 2022
    7
    Most underrated AC game. I played it a few years after the launch and it didn't had any bugs
  65. Huzy1
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    This was the first game I played on my PS4 back in 2015. I had previously played Black Flag & I feel like the scores for this game were a little harsh. I recently learnt that there were a good few glitches with the game, which I personally didn’t experience, so I assume this heavily impacted the reviews. For me, the game was good but considering it had to live up to Black Flag’s hype &This was the first game I played on my PS4 back in 2015. I had previously played Black Flag & I feel like the scores for this game were a little harsh. I recently learnt that there were a good few glitches with the game, which I personally didn’t experience, so I assume this heavily impacted the reviews. For me, the game was good but considering it had to live up to Black Flag’s hype & expectations, it fell short unfortunately. I loved the story line, I think it’s one of the best from all assassin creed games. All in all, the game isn’t as bad as the ratings it was given, in my opinion.… Expand
  66. Pappy8282
    Oct 20, 2021
    7
    This game is the definition of a "good game". A game with an exciting story, okay characters but, a ton of technical difficulties and clunky gameplay mechanics. I couldn't go one second in this game without losing frames or experiencing a glitch such as an NPC just randomly popping in/disappearing (though some were quite funny) but, props to Ubisoft for significantly improving performanceThis game is the definition of a "good game". A game with an exciting story, okay characters but, a ton of technical difficulties and clunky gameplay mechanics. I couldn't go one second in this game without losing frames or experiencing a glitch such as an NPC just randomly popping in/disappearing (though some were quite funny) but, props to Ubisoft for significantly improving performance from the disastrous launch. Gameplay is quite similar. ARNO WOULD NEVER GO WHERE I WANTED HIM TO GO!!! It was as if he had a mind of his own and he truly hated me and wanted me to have the worst parkour experience in the whole series. Oh, and don't get me started on the cover system. It is truly broken and excuse my french.............. a pure piece of **** Majority of the time I got caught during stealth cause of this poorly executed mechanic which really deterred the stealth experience and led me to constantly restart checkpoints so that I could have a full stealth run on each mission. Lastly with gameplay, I have to talk about combat. I like and understand the premise where you should be a sneaky assassin and combat should be a last resort but, I thought at times it could get too overwhelming. This is especially prevalent in large groups making it nearly impossible to kill all of them and to feel like the badass one-man army like in the previous games. *Breath*
    Now let's get to what I liked which was the story. I am a sucker for emotional, impactful, and action-packed revenge stories and this game truly delivered. The synopsis is after the death of Arno's father, he is taken in/adopted by another individual however, this individual was assassinated by a group of people who Arno and the daughter of this individual Elise, hunt down and assassinate throughout the game. This was excellently executed with numerous set pieces, large-scale assassinations, and beautifully produced cutscenes that really made me connect with the main characters and feel impacted by what was going on on-screen. Arno as the main character is a memorable one but not my favorite as a result of his arc throughout the game. In the beginning, he is quite a charming, dangerous and witty character which I really enjoyed and appreciated. However, after the beginning, he loses all his poise and just becomes this stone-cold killer with only one quest which is the quest for vengeance. However, all scenes with Elise brought out the nature of him that I liked which is why by the end of the game, I loved his character and one I shall remember and be inspired by. The other characters on the other hand were also pretty good but I feel, were a bit underused and could've had more time under the spotlight to truly connect with them.
    *Breath*
    I think that's about it. Dear reader, please remember these comments are mine alone and my experience may greatly differ from yours, and that's something I adore about games. Overall, this is a good game that I can recommend to anyone and I feel a 7 accurately represents this. Thanks for taking the time to read my review and I hope I helped influence your purchasing decision!    … Expand
  67. martinho_99
    Mar 11, 2022
    7
    I actually liked the game, the hirstoric accuracy is quite good and paris looks astonishing. The new hidden blade mechanics were cool.
  68. bergcamp101
    Oct 9, 2020
    7
    +1 point for the historical beauty of this game. +1 point for the Nostradamus's riddles. +1 point for detective missions. So, overall it's 7... Because this game has absolutely the WORST controls. Maybe Tallion from the Middle-Earth was as clumsy as Arno. My Dualshock suffered a lot of kicking and throwing because of this game. Even writing this makes me angry.
  69. memerashaad
    Aug 14, 2020
    7
    7/10 is for ubisoft for screwing it up. Unity was to be the game to bring the core AC idea back to it's glory self. But I guess we have to settle for comical, fake and mediocre RPG games. RIP Assassin's Creed, unfortunately you fell into the wrong hands :((
  70. 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.
  71. hector_bcn98
    Nov 11, 2022
    7
    Aunque se hayan pulido todos los bugs inaceptables que hubo en su dia... sigue siendo uno de los Assassin's Creed menos interesantes y más alargados artificialmente.
  72. Sciza
    Jan 23, 2021
    7
    weakest link of the assassin's creed saga, but still entrateining. the plot is ok and the gameplay very meh
  73. Mahannbz
    Jul 11, 2021
    7
    This is a good game feeling like i am in the france also perfect story and good gameplay but it gets repetitive also frame drops and bugs i give it 7.5
  74. masnoni
    Mar 3, 2021
    7
    Another AC game. It's good but it's almost the same as many other AC games. I still enjoyed it but it wasn't anything mind blowing. I didn't try multiplayer, and im not planning on doing so.
  75. G4M3R06
    Feb 21, 2022
    7
    Assassin's Creed Unity has best parkour in the series and pretty good story.
  76. LEON1994
    Aug 24, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. good and good game with an average plot. Also this game have good characters.… Expand
  77. DarthJ
    Aug 28, 2022
    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.
  78. Spidertime99
    Jun 17, 2023
    7
    Assassin's Creed Unity offers the pinnacle of stealth and parkour gameplay in the series, allowing players to effortlessly navigate the beautifully designed world with unparalleled fluidity. The captivating mission and world design further immerse players in the rich historical setting of Paris. Despite the intriguing characters of Arno and Elise, both as individuals and as a romantic duo,Assassin's Creed Unity offers the pinnacle of stealth and parkour gameplay in the series, allowing players to effortlessly navigate the beautifully designed world with unparalleled fluidity. The captivating mission and world design further immerse players in the rich historical setting of Paris. Despite the intriguing characters of Arno and Elise, both as individuals and as a romantic duo, the story itself lacks the depth and impact seen in previous entries. The game suffered from numerous glitches, raising questions about Ubisoft's commitment to polish and quality. Additionally, the lackluster side missions and co-op content, while occasionally fun, fail to reach the same level of excellence as the core experience.… Expand
  79. FrankCreeper
    Jul 28, 2023
    7
    This game isnt that bad but...this has more bug than everything Assassin's Creed game ever made,the parkour style is still awesome and enjoyable to see,the story seems very mediocre to me and in this game there isnt a protagonist in the present timeline...there only cutscene from other characters.
    The coop mode is very good to me for the amount of missions you can play with others player    This game isnt that bad but...this has more bug than everything Assassin's Creed game ever made,the parkour style is still awesome and enjoyable to see,the story seems very mediocre to me and in this game there isnt a protagonist in the present timeline...there only cutscene from other characters.
    The coop mode is very good to me for the amount of missions you can play with others player but there are too many bug to play this game without getting stressed.The combat system has changed a bit but its still too simple to play it nowadays...honestly its a very mediocre game to me but still good to play if you are big fan of Assassin's Creed    … Expand
  80. HereYouGoBuddy
    Jul 19, 2023
    7
    Wished it actually focused on unity among assassins and teamwork and not multiplayer. Story is fine and voice acting is actually realy good. Arno is a relatable and fun character. World exploration does not feel rewarding.
  81. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    7
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! acu
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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.
  91. 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.
  92. 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
  93. 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.
  94. Ecresis
    May 23, 2016
    6
    I'll put my conclusion here first. If you're French, or interested in France, you'll probably enjoy all the side missions and little bits of history, historical figures and detailed buildings. I still suggest that you wait 1-2 years between every AC game, otherwise it gets very repetitive, nothing new. Climb, jump, kill, parade, shoot. Nostradamus missions and investigations are a niceI'll put my conclusion here first. If you're French, or interested in France, you'll probably enjoy all the side missions and little bits of history, historical figures and detailed buildings. I still suggest that you wait 1-2 years between every AC game, otherwise it gets very repetitive, nothing new. Climb, jump, kill, parade, shoot. Nostradamus missions and investigations are a nice alternate gameplay solution, but the franchise is starting to die out.

    I bought this game for 19,99€ in 2016, after reading so many bad reviews. This is now the opinion of a Belgian, interested in French history (we learn it at school), and I think this has an importance on how you feel this game. I'll make it simple, pros and cons. I can understand people rating it 0-1, but there is a chance that you'll enjoy this game, despite all the problems. To compare with Dead Island, the most broken game ever, as long as you have fun, who cares...

    Pros :
    - Once again, learn history through Assassins's Creed, it is accurate, if you're interested in the French revolution, it's just every History teacher's dream.
    - Nostradamus missions, enjoyable to a certain point, you have to guess famous monuments through charades and clues. Works better if you know Paris.
    - Find the murderer missions, not as easy at it looks, once again based on real history.
    - Paris is beautiful, thousands of people in the streets, nice atmosphere. Maybe the game has been fixed a little since the first very bad reviews about graphics, maybe I don't care that much.
    - Multiplayer can be fun, being part of 4 assassins flying like the wind through windows and climbing all over the place is a nice feeling

    Cons:
    - Glitches everywhere, flying people and objects, people glitching through walls, but it doesn't actually messes with the gameplay. I was never stuck anywhere in combat or climibing.
    - Main quest is boring and predictable. That guy killed that guy, let's kill him.. oh wait, he received orders from that guy, let's kill him. Go there, kill everyone, come back.
    - AI is still poor. Walk pass a guy, he sees you, take cover, 10 seconds later he forgets you.. Classic AC.
    - **** Arno climbing on everything when you just want to run through a narrow street, makes you lose missions where you have to stalk someone or be stealthy
    - Multiplayer is laggy as hell sometimes, NAT3 issue
    - Gets repetitive, AC remains AC..    … Expand
  95. 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
  96. 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.
  97. 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
  98. foxviewchannel
    Dec 26, 2014
    6
    After Assassins Creed II things started to go stale for the series and last year’s Black Flag was a disappointment; however, I was still excited to see if Assassins Creed Unity could spice things up and bring the franchise back on track.

    The game is set throughout the French Revolution. During a gathering, our young hero Arno Dorian falls in love with a girl named Elise at first site    After Assassins Creed II things started to go stale for the series and last year’s Black Flag was a disappointment; however, I was still excited to see if Assassins Creed Unity could spice things up and bring the franchise back on track.

    The game is set throughout the French Revolution. During a gathering, our young hero Arno Dorian falls in love with a girl named Elise at first site and as he is heading back to his father, an assassin trying to make a truce with the Templars, he shockingly finds him murdered.
    Arno is then adopted and raised by Elise’s father until adult hood.

    One day at a party, he once again sees his second father killed in front of him. He is framed and sent to prison where he meets veteran assassin Pierre Bolec who trains him for many months. Arno then teams up with Elise to avenge both fathers.

    The first thing you will notice is how beautifully detailed everything is. The city is large and the buildings are set perfectly, making leaping from building to building smooth. Character animations are good and random weather effects with day-night cycle bring the environment life.
    Every detail feels great, which makes exploring rewarding, the densely populated crowds are some of the largest I have seen in games and it is lovely to look at because you clearly see each of them doing different things such as talking, dancing and working.

    You really do feel the city is in conflict because of how people react from riots to public executions; however, moving between the crowds doesn’t feel as fluid as previous titles. I also noticed some glitches, frame rate drops and a lot of loading time during my gameplay.

    The overall movement of Arno feels smooth from the way he runs, walks, climbs and you do notice small touches that resemble Assassins Creed II. There have been changes in the combat system which I found worse in my opinion. In the old games, you were able to go for an instant kill after a counter, this time it only un-guards the enemy which allows you to remove health. Using smoke bombs to get away when enemies attack in large numbers is a very useful strategy.

    There are some questionable missing mechanics in the combat system worth noting. You can’t grab an enemy and use them as a shield which also means the fun from throwing them of roof tops is gone as well. Killing an enemy with their own sword is no longer available and whistling is absent which is strange, so you will have to find different ways to distract guards.

    Many of the kill animations were familiar but the addition of blood flowing after a kill and the ability to sneak is a nice touch. Sadly you get away with easy kills and the citizens rarely react even if you stab someone close to them which is a shame because it removes some tension; thankfully, the AI is intelligent and more aggressive this time but using the last known sighting mechanic wisely will give you the upper hand.

    Completing missions earns you sync points that allow you to upgrade weapons, armor and unlocks new abilities. Money can also be made by opening treasure chests scattered across the game, downloading an app to participate in Uplay to unlock chests, looting bodies and completing missions. The money can be used to build your mission, weapons and clothing. I found the assassination missions the most exciting because they were numerous, varied and took place in large environments that gives you many options to tackle each mission. When you start an assassination mission, Arno will scout the area using his eagle vision to highlight clues in the area to use to your advantage.

    There are numerous side missions to do other than the story that are vast and enjoyable like searching for hidden collectables and helping people to solve many murder cases. Customization is very good; it allowed me to think a lot of what weapons or items to buy and equip for my strategy. From stun bombs, cherry bombs to poison gas, Assassins Creed Unity has variety of weapons including the phantom blade which is a weapon mounted on your wrist that is used to kill silently.

    There are some nice twists during the main campaign which takes around 16 hours to complete, unfortunately that doesn’t save the soulless story. The whole Templars vs Assassins is never fully clarified and main character Arno is a boring, unlikable character with no emotions. There is very little development in the relationship between Arno and Elise with no charm between them which leaves little reason to care about their love story.

    Side missions encourage corporative gameplay. I enjoyed my time playing the co-op as it was fun, but I preferred playing strategically with a friend which is a blast as playing with unknown players will leave you frustrated in most cases because they will just barge through the mission removing all the tension. You can take on many missions with up to four characters as well and if one of them dies then it will be game over so coordinating well is key and rewards are given depending on your performance individually.

    Yes, the graphics in Assassins Creed Unity are lovely but you can’t improve on the visuals only without improving the gameplay and story as well. Let’s hope that future Assassins Creed titles are more focused and interesting to play.    … Expand
  99. 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
  100. 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.
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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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