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  1. Nov 12, 2014
    10
    DISCLAIMER I'd really give this an 8.5/10 but feel the need to counteract the reactionary and immature tools here by scoring it a 10.

    I really don't understand all the user hate over this. The majority of the bad reviews sound like they're written by spoiled little kids. Honestly this is the most absorbed I've been by an AC game since AC2. The setting is fresh and gorgeous, the
    DISCLAIMER I'd really give this an 8.5/10 but feel the need to counteract the reactionary and immature tools here by scoring it a 10.

    I really don't understand all the user hate over this. The majority of the bad reviews sound like they're written by spoiled little kids. Honestly this is the most absorbed I've been by an AC game since AC2. The setting is fresh and gorgeous, the mechanics have been mixed up enough to make it feel fresh and it's the best protagonist the series has had since Ezio. You really feel like part of a living, breathing world with the huge crowds and being able to explore late 18th century Paris inside, out, and below. It's the closest thing I've ever felt to time travel.

    I have a feeling that a number of the complaints of poor performance are coming from people who haven't even played the game or just haven't applied the day 1 patch. I've had a few frame hiccups and minimal pop-in but nothing as game breaking as some of the whining brats here would have you believe.
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  2. Nov 17, 2014
    10
    I don't know why there's so many bad reviews for this game I really enjoyed it. Sure it was a bit buggy the first two days but since they put out a patch and it's working fine. It's got a great atmosphere good amazing graphics it's really worth playing trust me. especially since they took it back to Europe with the great atmosphere it's really an amazing game.
  3. Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Whilst the frame rate is a little annoying and I've noticed the odd glitch this game is a return to form for the series and the way Arno can now traverse the environment is impressive.

    I don't mind the app and website integration and levelling and choosing skills for your assassin makes them feel that more individual and allows you to grow them to your style. Finally, I really like
    Whilst the frame rate is a little annoying and I've noticed the odd glitch this game is a return to form for the series and the way Arno can now traverse the environment is impressive.

    I don't mind the app and website integration and levelling and choosing skills for your assassin makes them feel that more individual and allows you to grow them to your style.

    Finally, I really like the crowd events and the sheer scope of collectibles and side missions - I can see myself still playing this game long after I would the usual AC offering.
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  4. Nov 16, 2014
    10
    This game is head-and-sholders better than many claim. Putting aside the few technical glitches which Ubisoft will fix, the graphics are stunning, story mode and side missions will most likely provide more than 100 hours of entertainment, and it is more of an interactive movie than a game. On top of all this, I am certain some Americans will be perplexed as to why the American Statue ofThis game is head-and-sholders better than many claim. Putting aside the few technical glitches which Ubisoft will fix, the graphics are stunning, story mode and side missions will most likely provide more than 100 hours of entertainment, and it is more of an interactive movie than a game. On top of all this, I am certain some Americans will be perplexed as to why the American Statue of Liberty is sitting under a scaffold in France. Expand
  5. Nov 21, 2014
    10
    No matter what, AC Unity is by far the best AC ever released. It has unparalleled graphics to games of this genre. Setup is very interesting and historically relevant.
  6. Nov 21, 2014
    10
    I am 100% that the majority of people who have made negative reviews haven't even played the game. People are saying that the game is unplayable, which is very far from the truth. This is 1 of the best looking games on the ps4 and runs very smoothly. I don't understand all the negativity.
    Graphics aside, this game is a masterpiece! The setting of Paris in the French revolution is a
    I am 100% that the majority of people who have made negative reviews haven't even played the game. People are saying that the game is unplayable, which is very far from the truth. This is 1 of the best looking games on the ps4 and runs very smoothly. I don't understand all the negativity.
    Graphics aside, this game is a masterpiece! The setting of Paris in the French revolution is a setting that I have always wanted to see in an AC game, and Ubisoft have pulled it of (I AM NOT AN AC FANBOY, I HATED AC4). The city of Paris is brought to life with amazing architecture and massive crowds of people. No matter where you go, Paris feels alive in every way. The game is filled amazing locations like the Notre Dam cathedral with massively detailed interiors/exteriors. There are tonnes of massive buildings/houses that you can enter which are all alive in their own way. Everywhere you go in Paris something is happening. Some areas in Paris are posh, laid back and have a very happy vibe to them, but some areas of Paris are filled with violent peasants getting causing chaos and starting massive riots. It is a shame that some people can't appreciate a game where you can walk around a city from the past without any restrictions, just the idea of that gives me chills. I free roamed in this game for hours on end totally immersed in the setting. A game where you play as an awesome assassin set in the fully alive city of Paris during the FRENCH REVOLUTION! WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT FOR CRYING OUT LOUD? 10/10- A MASTERPIECE
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  7. Nov 18, 2014
    9
    A return to what made the series great. Conspiratorial historical fiction, streamlined parkour system, revamped combat (they made it hard again, which makes it so much better), plus Co-op bliss. Superb character customization, where each individual piece of gear equipped changes your appearance. Incredible attention to detail. VERY few frame-rate drops (little bugs that will be fixedA return to what made the series great. Conspiratorial historical fiction, streamlined parkour system, revamped combat (they made it hard again, which makes it so much better), plus Co-op bliss. Superb character customization, where each individual piece of gear equipped changes your appearance. Incredible attention to detail. VERY few frame-rate drops (little bugs that will be fixed through updates), and some lengthy load times (the only reasons I didn't give it a 10) Expand
  8. Nov 18, 2014
    8
    While not much is new when it comes to content, "Assassin's Creed: Unity" shows off why the AC series is so popular and it happens to be one of my personal favorite AC games. A more interesting story compared to other games in the series, cool protagonist and open mission design mixed in with the series gameplay foundation make for a great experience, further brought to life by theWhile not much is new when it comes to content, "Assassin's Creed: Unity" shows off why the AC series is so popular and it happens to be one of my personal favorite AC games. A more interesting story compared to other games in the series, cool protagonist and open mission design mixed in with the series gameplay foundation make for a great experience, further brought to life by the beautiful reconstruction of 18th century Paris. Expand
  9. Nov 27, 2014
    9
    J'ai hésité entre 17 et 18 donc je donne 17.5, on va commencer par les bons points :
    - C'est le premier Assassin's Creed Next Gen et ça se voit, peut être le plus beau jeu PS4 GTA 5 inclus, la ville de Paris est vraiment splendide, aucun musée ni film ni série vous donnera une tel sensation de retourner dans le temps.
    - La difficulté a été haussé , le gameplay un peu plus intelligent ,
    J'ai hésité entre 17 et 18 donc je donne 17.5, on va commencer par les bons points :
    - C'est le premier Assassin's Creed Next Gen et ça se voit, peut être le plus beau jeu PS4 GTA 5 inclus, la ville de Paris est vraiment splendide, aucun musée ni film ni série vous donnera une tel sensation de retourner dans le temps.
    - La difficulté a été haussé , le gameplay un peu plus intelligent , bon les gros points noirs de la série sont encore là mais il y a un réel mieux.
    - La coop, un réel argument de vente pour le jeu.
    Les mauvais points :
    - Le framrate est très limite, c'est jouable faut pas exagérer, mais avait t'on besoin de tellement de PNJ dans les rues ?
    - Toujours cette stupide histoire de dieux extraterrestres ridicules qui hantent la série depuis le 2. L’histoire humaine n'est telle pas largement suffisamment riche pour qu'on y rajoute du fictif ?

    Bref beaucoup de mieux dans la série.
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  10. Jan 10, 2015
    9
    This game does not deserve the bad reviews. Ok, this game got a poor rep because of it's bugs; this is the reason for most of the unfavourable reviews, and I agree the developers should have sorted these out before release, even if that means extending the release date. However, the issues have now been patched, and what we are left with is actually a really good game. The graphics areThis game does not deserve the bad reviews. Ok, this game got a poor rep because of it's bugs; this is the reason for most of the unfavourable reviews, and I agree the developers should have sorted these out before release, even if that means extending the release date. However, the issues have now been patched, and what we are left with is actually a really good game. The graphics are stunning, the map is incredible. I would say this is just as good as Black Flag, and feels like the franchise has gone back to it's roots. People also complain about the gameplay, but what they don't realise is that the gameplay isn't broken, it's just more challenging. In Black Flag, you were handed everything on a plate, in Unity if you wanna pull off some awesome moves the game makes you work for it, and the pay off is better. The combat is more realistic and challenging, and I think this improves the experience. Expand
  11. Nov 17, 2014
    8
    Giving this game a zero would make it the worst game of all time and that is just nonsense. By no means is it the best assassin's creed game but if you're a fan of the series then you will love this one. The story is not the strongest but besides that it's a very addicting game and I'm having a hard time trying to put it down.
  12. Nov 16, 2014
    9
    Assassin's Creed Unity in my opinion is a good instalment within the franchise, with a interesting take on the french revolution.Paris is richly detailed with superb lighting,texturing with the crowds being simulated with over 1000s of citizens, the skill, clothing and weapon customisation is a treat along side co-op for the first time being added into a Assasin's Creed campaign makes theAssassin's Creed Unity in my opinion is a good instalment within the franchise, with a interesting take on the french revolution.Paris is richly detailed with superb lighting,texturing with the crowds being simulated with over 1000s of citizens, the skill, clothing and weapon customisation is a treat along side co-op for the first time being added into a Assasin's Creed campaign makes the game feel more immersive. Due to new hardware Paris just seems massive in scale and more open to explore. the downs of the game that i found even though in my opinion are small gripes, are slowing of frame rates or servers taking a while to find players to join my co-op mission. Despite the small gripes the positives again In my opinion out weigh the negatives. I'd advise to play Unity Expand
  13. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    I remember how i tried AC 1 back in the days and was not that into it, so much has changed. AC Unity starts off with an interesting plot that makes me wanna keep playing to see what´s going on with Arno and his father. AC Unity brings some interesting changes to the parkour that makes it all more fresh and clean, more human if you will. The graphics are totally amazing and I can´t avoid toI remember how i tried AC 1 back in the days and was not that into it, so much has changed. AC Unity starts off with an interesting plot that makes me wanna keep playing to see what´s going on with Arno and his father. AC Unity brings some interesting changes to the parkour that makes it all more fresh and clean, more human if you will. The graphics are totally amazing and I can´t avoid to stay on the point of view places to check how much detail they have craft on this massive massive world. It´s just simply amazing!

    With AC Unity they integrated the companion app just a little bit further into it and i´m not sure of how people will take that you will need to play on your phone/tablet so you can unlock certain things on the actual game. In my case I started not liking it, the app crashed a few times just after I installed it but after rebooting the phone and clearing the memory it worked like a champ, it loads fast, it gives you an ever better view of the map, even better than AC IV Black Flag and it´s quite simple to use when you are elsewhere, say the toillet, so I like it, it´s a ++ for me.

    Yes, it has some minor bugs but hey! It has been out for a few hours, take it easy.
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  14. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    I love the ac franchise and i dont even care for the story line because i dont even like open world story. The major reason why i bought this game is because i was tired of naval missions in ac3 and 4. Great game to buy
  15. Nov 11, 2014
    8
    I've seen some bugs and gotten a decent way in, but i think the game is all around fun. New improvements and new things tried that all in all succeed at being fun.
  16. Nov 16, 2014
    10
    gra na dobrym poziomie, w nowej oprawie graficznej! zasługuje na ocenę na wysokim poziomie z 85-88%, wnosi kilka usprawnień, dodatków, nowe bronie, ulepszenia, tryb współpracy,
  17. Nov 15, 2014
    10
    TEN for a pretty awesome game on PC, playing in Paris at the times of the french revolution.
    Extraordinary detailled graphis & gameplay.
    I'm lovin it.
  18. Nov 17, 2014
    9
    You can get deterred by the technical issues if those really bother you. I find that they're comical a la Fallout. But if you're interested in immersiveness and deserved grandeur, on a scale even larger than GTA and Skyrim, then Unity is a game for you. It reaches towards being a masterpiece, but its technical issues hold it back.

    Voices are top-notch; music helps immersiveness; the
    You can get deterred by the technical issues if those really bother you. I find that they're comical a la Fallout. But if you're interested in immersiveness and deserved grandeur, on a scale even larger than GTA and Skyrim, then Unity is a game for you. It reaches towards being a masterpiece, but its technical issues hold it back.

    Voices are top-notch; music helps immersiveness; the background elements (mostly people) put you right into a Romantic-era atmosphere; and the texturing on everything (except for a few faces) is incredible.

    Look at the details, and you'll be impressed enough to want to play for hours each day.
    Care about frame rate, changes to combat, and the many server/Uplay/Initiates blunders, and you'll want to put it down.
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  19. Nov 16, 2014
    10
    Decent story, amazing gameplay (free running and combat good) a bit glitchy though....."................................Helllo Luke i know ur reading this
  20. Nov 17, 2014
    10
    Very good game. Character is similiar to Ezio with different story , so if you liked Ezio you will like Arno as well. After completing it I loved the game a lot. Its definitely not better then AC2 but its still up top 3 best assassin games. The Co-op is a lot of fun too. The game has some optimizing issues on PS4 (not only I believe) fps drops in some situations. BUt they are not critical.Very good game. Character is similiar to Ezio with different story , so if you liked Ezio you will like Arno as well. After completing it I loved the game a lot. Its definitely not better then AC2 but its still up top 3 best assassin games. The Co-op is a lot of fun too. The game has some optimizing issues on PS4 (not only I believe) fps drops in some situations. BUt they are not critical. I personally came across few little bugs not any massive ones which would make me cry. Graphics is really good too, specially the city has a lot more feel to it with many civilians and random events happening.The game is definitely not 10/10 but IL give it because some people give it 0/10 and I think they don't know how 0/10 game looks like. An 8/10 would accurate score. Expand
  21. Nov 15, 2014
    8
    Ignore the user score. Most of these idiots should do the world a favour and smash their own testicles with a house brick so the **** gene dies off. Yes Unity has its problems but in general its a beautiful engaging fun game. Yes the frame rate drops now and again but its not a issue when a game is this much fun. Ignore the **** that rate this 0 (really 0? how can you rate anything 0?Ignore the user score. Most of these idiots should do the world a favour and smash their own testicles with a house brick so the **** gene dies off. Yes Unity has its problems but in general its a beautiful engaging fun game. Yes the frame rate drops now and again but its not a issue when a game is this much fun. Ignore the **** that rate this 0 (really 0? how can you rate anything 0? ****) If you like exploring, climbing and killing the french this game will make you smile ;) Expand
  22. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    This is one of the best games I've played. They've added so much to this game it's unbelievable. I have played all of the AC games so far. Starting from Playstation 2 days. The first one got me bored after a while and I didn't finish it. Then came the Italy games and all of them I finished as quickly as I could. They were great. Then came Constantinople, which I also finished, but it feltThis is one of the best games I've played. They've added so much to this game it's unbelievable. I have played all of the AC games so far. Starting from Playstation 2 days. The first one got me bored after a while and I didn't finish it. Then came the Italy games and all of them I finished as quickly as I could. They were great. Then came Constantinople, which I also finished, but it felt like something was missing. And then came the Americas, both games were terrible, in my opinion. I traded them in both, after only a few hours. Why have I told you all this? It's because I want you to know I'm being honest.
    This game so far, and I have completed almost %35 of the game, reminds me of the ones that took place in Italy. The story is not spectacular but at the same time it's good enough to keep you interested. Paris is awesome and running around the street in the aftermath of the revolution is a lot of fun. Enemies are better fighters than in previous games, if you are caught 4 to 1, for example, your chances of survival are very low. In previous games I could easily take 7-8 enemies, in this one it seems very difficult to do that.
    The only downside so far is the lack of new moves that I can do during combat. Other than that, I like the game a lot so far. So much that I took a sick day today and I'm playing non-stop.
    Anyone who gives this game a 0 has a different agenda, be sure of that.
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  23. Nov 12, 2014
    8
    AC:U is an ambitious game and I'm not seeing almost any of the problems others are reporting. The game is just massive and there is a LOT of content in it. Just the crowd AI and behavior alone is pretty startling. There's a lot of complaining because of framerate dips (which do occur) and glitches, but games that push the envelope always have these problems. People like to forget thatAC:U is an ambitious game and I'm not seeing almost any of the problems others are reporting. The game is just massive and there is a LOT of content in it. Just the crowd AI and behavior alone is pretty startling. There's a lot of complaining because of framerate dips (which do occur) and glitches, but games that push the envelope always have these problems. People like to forget that Crysis, for the first few years after its release, couldn't be played at full settings on most peoples' PCs. Battlefield 4, the standard bearer in FPSs, had a rocky launch as well. But BF4, like AC:U, are important franchises and these problems get patched. I'm not sure why everyone is getting so carried away with some glitches or animation syncing issues, the reaction doesn't seem proportional to the problem.

    I do have some complaints about AC:U. The "Animus" plotline was interesting in the first few ACs, but it should have been shelved permanently after the Ezio games ended. It hurts the series at this point, and if they can't have AC without it, they should think about retiring AC altogether because it's getting really old and reduces AC's quality in my view. The game also encourages users to use Uplay and has microtransactions as well - I don't care for either.

    I like this game, I'm not sure what all the fuss is for. It must be a slow news week or maybe some people are just bored and need something to complain about?
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  24. Nov 13, 2014
    10
    Ok, first off, Unity is NOT poorly optimized. The game scales well with more powerful hardware and doesn't suffer from unreasonable CPU bottlenecking. The game engine is properly multithreaded and scales well across multi-core processors.

    The game IS demanding, but not ridiculously so. For example, it is only marginally more demanding than Shadow of Mordor for me, but it looks vastly
    Ok, first off, Unity is NOT poorly optimized. The game scales well with more powerful hardware and doesn't suffer from unreasonable CPU bottlenecking. The game engine is properly multithreaded and scales well across multi-core processors.

    The game IS demanding, but not ridiculously so. For example, it is only marginally more demanding than Shadow of Mordor for me, but it looks vastly better. In both games I am unnable to achieve 60fps with my GTX 770 and i5 2500k, so I cap them both at 30fps. The difference is, Shadow of Mordor has micro-stutter due to poor frame-pacing or perhaps asset loading. Unity, on the other hand, is perfectly smooth at 30fps, with no micro-stutter to mar the experience. And the ultra textures in Shadow of Mordor have heavier VRAM requirements, but don't look nearly as good as the ultra textures in Unity.

    People need to keep in mind that Unity is one of the first graphically advanced current gen games. It makes no sense to compare Unity to last gen games and cross-gen games that don't look anywhere near as good. Unity runs well, given how advanced its visuals and world simulations are.

    Go look up benchmarks for Dragon Age Inquisition; the performance is fairly similar to Unity, but I can tell you from first hand experience seeing the game at PAX Prime that it doesn't look as good as Unity.

    Here are my recommendations for those complaining of poor performance:

    First of all, if you have an average PC and expect to run advanced new games at 60fps, you're dreaming. Go upgrade your PC or just quit gaming. Game requirements are only going to get heavier now that truly "next gen" games are starting to come out.

    If you DO have a decent PC, first you should know that FXAA actually gives the best image quality in this game, so there is no reason to use the more demanding forms of anti-aliasing in this game.

    Second of all, if you can't maintain 60fps most of the time and your framerate is swinging up and down, just cap it at 30fps. It will actually result in a perceptively smoother gameplay experience. 30fps isn't as good as 60fps, but it's better than a highly variable framerate. The proper way to cap at 30fps is to use Nvidia Inspector and select the "half refresh rate vsync" option, with Vsync set to "standard" in the setting above that. This will give you a properly vsynced 30fps free of screen tearing or micro-stuttering. (If you have an AMD card use RadeonPro and the "double vsync" option).

    Also, by using external vsync and turning off the in-game vsync option you will actually get higher framerates. Make sure you are using the game ready drivers for Unity as well.

    If you are getting decent framerates, but still getting stuttering it could be because you have too little VRAM. Turn down the texture quality to "high". Using FXAA or injected SMAA and avoiding 4x MSAA or TXAA will also help with VRAM issues.

    Unity runs very well on my PC considering how amazing it looks. And I am enjoying the game immensely. The story is the best yet in the series, in my opinion. I'm drawn in and legitimately want to know what happens next. It doesn't hurt that the cutscenes are so gobsmackingly beautiful.

    The gameplay is also the best in the series for me. The combat is harder and requires more skill and focus. I've actually died quite a few times in this game, which generally doesn't happen much to me in other AC games.

    The traversal is generally much smoother and more refined this time. The animations are incredibly detailed and varied and there is a greater sense of freedom of movement. Sometimes when using the controlled descent mechanics your character will kind of float unnaturally sideways as he is descending, but that is the only ♥♥♥♥le I have with the new mechanics. Being able to climb up, over and around things so fluidly makes me feel like spiderman. I also like the fact that you can now enter so many buildings and use them as pathways while traversing through the city.

    Stealth has been improved dramatically. Finally we can crouch and take cover behind objects, which opens up all kinds of neat gameplay scenarios in the game. It's finally a proper stealth game. There is also a "last known position" mechanic, similar to that found in the recent Splinter Cell games, and it works well and allows you to use it to your advantage to attract and slip away from enemies.

    The mission structure is a lot better and more flexible than in previous entries. You are given a certain mission, but it can dynamically change this time. You aren't stuck completing it only one predefined way. There is also a much greater variety of different side missions you can tackle in the game. It all makes the game so addictive.

    As far as the visuals, all I can say is 'wow'. I can say without any hesitation nor hint of exaggeration that this is the best looking game I have played on PC. The lighting, shading and materials all look stunning. It's filled with detailed textures, volumetric smoke and fog, extremely detailed character models, the most realistic hair I've seen in a game, lots of neat shader work, and a host of advanced post effects.

    So far it is easily the best game in the series for me and one of the best games I've played this year.
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  25. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    Ainda to no início, mas pelo que joguei cumpri o que prometeu, é absurdo a quantidade de pessoas e detalhes em uma única cena... Fantástico, faz tempo que a série não tinha um jogo assim!!
  26. Nov 11, 2014
    8
    I found this game to be a lot of fun. I had a few choppy moments every now and then but nothing that really detracted from the gameplay. Arno is a solid character with attitude. The combat mechanics are not too bad. It is a lot more difficult than the previous installments of the franchise but I feel that is a positive. The game looks brilliant and the historical context of the FrenchI found this game to be a lot of fun. I had a few choppy moments every now and then but nothing that really detracted from the gameplay. Arno is a solid character with attitude. The combat mechanics are not too bad. It is a lot more difficult than the previous installments of the franchise but I feel that is a positive. The game looks brilliant and the historical context of the French Revolution is enjoyable. I would recommend this game , not the best AC game ever but a fun experience. 8/10 Expand
  27. Nov 13, 2014
    8
    Really fun, great graphics, excellent gameplay. Playing on PS4, have not had hardly any of the issues others are describing, honestly I think most of the 0 to 5 scores are from people who haven't even played the game, they're just talking smack based on what they've read, not their own experiences. It's really fun.
  28. VGJ
    Nov 11, 2014
    8
    AC: Unity is not bad, is good but is not the game that Ubisoft sell us from the first demo or trailer. We can enjoy a lot of things in AC: Unity: new game modes and customization but maybe the big problem is that the gameplay is not fluid as an Asassin's Creed game used to be.
  29. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    why is everyone giving this low score? its a great game stop hating you idiots, god i hate how everyone has to hate on something, morons its a great and fun game
  30. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. except a few bugs the game is excellent idk why so much haters for the game it is a new try from ubi because of its bad optimisation it gets low score but i see only gameplay Expand
  31. Nov 15, 2014
    10
    It just goes to show if you listen to the ones that say negative things about a game, especially Assassin's Creed that has had title after title and has made a good brand of gaming, then you will miss out on a truly new an great game, AC Unity is great, and if your slid fan of the series like I am and have stuck with it from it's inception, get this game and make up your own mind, thisIt just goes to show if you listen to the ones that say negative things about a game, especially Assassin's Creed that has had title after title and has made a good brand of gaming, then you will miss out on a truly new an great game, AC Unity is great, and if your slid fan of the series like I am and have stuck with it from it's inception, get this game and make up your own mind, this game does not deserve this low score, it at least should be a 9 , I gave it a 10 because of all the ones who have led people to believe it's a bad game, well it's not, all AC games have been different from one another, AC Unity is no different, and the character Arno fits right in, so please try it for yourself, you won't be sorry Expand
  32. Nov 18, 2014
    9
    Not perfect, and yes, the frame rate drops in the busier sections and there are a few game-breaking glitches. BUT... Paris is the perfect playground for this series and Ubisoft have taken Unity back to the heart of the franchise - assassinations in a fully realised bustling world, replete with amazingly realised architecture to scale and leap from the highest buildings and fly acrossNot perfect, and yes, the frame rate drops in the busier sections and there are a few game-breaking glitches. BUT... Paris is the perfect playground for this series and Ubisoft have taken Unity back to the heart of the franchise - assassinations in a fully realised bustling world, replete with amazingly realised architecture to scale and leap from the highest buildings and fly across rooftops. It's all astonishingly lit with the most gorgeous lighting, and the parkour and combat have been given more nuance, realism and flow. Co-Op is a welcome, if imperfect addition (I preferred the stealthy 'heists' to the all-out fight-fest of the other modes). But even with the minuses, for this AC fan the pluses are just too awesome to ignore. Now if Ubi can just get a game in Feudal Japan.... 9/10 Expand
  33. Nov 16, 2014
    9
    Seen a lot of bad reviews of this game,I think it's absolutely brilliant.Great graphics,great location,tons to do.Mutilplayer mayhem.You can criticise any game of you are a dick.But Iam loving it so far,If your not sure GET this game NOW !!!!!!!.
  34. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    I have always been a fan of Assassin's Creed. Sure they have had their slip ups with Revelations and AC III, but Ubisoft still manages to amaze me with how good they can make a game in just a year (two games, in fact, including Rogue). I have just played some of the beginning of Unity and I already love it. The history, the environment, the combat, the characters, story, parkour,I have always been a fan of Assassin's Creed. Sure they have had their slip ups with Revelations and AC III, but Ubisoft still manages to amaze me with how good they can make a game in just a year (two games, in fact, including Rogue). I have just played some of the beginning of Unity and I already love it. The history, the environment, the combat, the characters, story, parkour, everything has been changed.

    Since of the next gen consoles' power, they have been able to recreate Paris in the French Revolution in a 1:1 scale, meaning no loading and along with the fact that now there can been 1000 living breathing NPCs at once on screen is amazing. The characters also look really good. So, basically, it's good in the graphics department.

    The combat and parkour are what I love the most. With combat, they have now added a new parry system, which makes it more complex than just countering and hitting back. Complexity is great in combat. And with parkour, they have two buttons for freerunning up and down, making it easier to climb so that we don't screw up something. That also means not a lot of haystacks. We control our own descent.

    I already love the story. Assassins's Creed has always perfectly mixed the game story with actual history, and they do the same here. I have yet to try the co-op, but I hope to try it soon.

    Now I do have a few complaints. What's strange is that, even though we are in France, everyone has a English accent. Not something to make a big deal about, but it would've been nice to hear some French accents. Also I did encounter some minor bugs, like a guy skipping through the streets (like glitch skipping) and a guy emerging from the ground, but again, nothing big, and hopefully that's the worst of it. The last thing is that the combat is a little...what's the word...clunky. In the last two games, the combat flowed pretty well. Now, I have only done a little combat, so I might just be jumping the gun. When I play more of the game, I will see if I can edit a few things.

    If you are an Assassin's Creed fan, get this. If you are new to the series, you may want to play some of the older ones first. But for me, this may be one of my favorites yet.
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  35. Nov 15, 2014
    10
    Listen only to the critics, not these uneducated children blasting a large game over some bugs that can be fixed in the future. Even for the Internet, this section is filled with a ridiculous amount of immaturity/ignorance.
  36. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    Great environment, great setting, the 1:1 scale in Paris is breathtaking. Yes, there are some bugs and glitches but if you are buying an Assassin's Creed game for the flawless gameplay mechanics, maybe this isn't the series for you. Personally, Assassin's Creed has always been about the historic playground presented, and this game does not waver from that. I won't trash a game becauseGreat environment, great setting, the 1:1 scale in Paris is breathtaking. Yes, there are some bugs and glitches but if you are buying an Assassin's Creed game for the flawless gameplay mechanics, maybe this isn't the series for you. Personally, Assassin's Creed has always been about the historic playground presented, and this game does not waver from that. I won't trash a game because of some early, fixable bugs when the big concept is nearly flawless. Expand
  37. Nov 11, 2014
    9
    There may be some bugs, but the gameplay itself is really good and I haven't had any problems with this aspect of the game at all!
    The graphics are also outstanding and gives a true next gen look, despite some glitches.
  38. Nov 12, 2014
    8
    Once the patched kicked in my experience with the game became much better. This is ultimately the best and most challenging (combat-wise) AC to date. The environments look gorgeous and the animations look great. There are still flaws and a few bugs laying around that took me out of the immersion, but still entertaining and Arno is my favorite assassin. The British accents are distractingOnce the patched kicked in my experience with the game became much better. This is ultimately the best and most challenging (combat-wise) AC to date. The environments look gorgeous and the animations look great. There are still flaws and a few bugs laying around that took me out of the immersion, but still entertaining and Arno is my favorite assassin. The British accents are distracting since it's a French setting. The Co-Op is a very welcomed addition to the series and it is absolutely fun to play with friends. There is so much to do and to see and this can be done with friends as well. The changes in combat makes the fencing and clashing much more interesting and challenging. Expand
  39. Nov 26, 2014
    10
    I saw negative opinions about the game, however, I think the game is one of the best of all time. I guess that beats even The Last of Us. I'm going to talk about the positive points:
    1) the graphic quality of the game is inarguable, where was thought each of the details of the city at the time.
    2) care for the dress is amazing, whether of the richest or poorest 3) the amount of people
    I saw negative opinions about the game, however, I think the game is one of the best of all time. I guess that beats even The Last of Us. I'm going to talk about the positive points:
    1) the graphic quality of the game is inarguable, where was thought each of the details of the city at the time.
    2) care for the dress is amazing, whether of the richest or poorest
    3) the amount of people who put on the streets take their game to a level that you know even if there's a revolution about to happen
    4) the interiors of houses or shops are fantastic. Works of art in parts, Golden details, clocks, marble staircases and so on. I've never seen anything like that in a game.
    5) The supporting characters are extremely varied. They range from workers performing their activity, people carrying crosses, or other people. People killed in Barrow. This leads us to think what really was going on at that time.
    6) the amount of gameplay options is incredible. You have several ways of playing. Whether in research, whether in the cracks, either in historical discovery of riddles, is in hot pursuit, is to collect points, is to find and open objects, is to open and manage a new business and so forth. The game not to have options that challenge your ability to think and, for me, this is real game. Not to mention that the game brings a very interesting cultural contribution.

    There are several other aspects that I could say here.
    I will give a few bugs that has happened 9.5 in others I hadn't seen, but given the ambition of Ubisoft and the quality of the game, I'm going to give you this note. The game deserves 9.5 for sure.
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  40. Nov 13, 2014
    10
    Despite the usual glitches of an first day game Assassins Creed Unity delivers another wonderful story and great game play. Assassins Creed Black Flag just didn't do it for me and running through the forest in the third got annoying, but there are no complaints about the new game. Yes, the game still needs some work and every so often there is some frame rate lag but I love the game allDespite the usual glitches of an first day game Assassins Creed Unity delivers another wonderful story and great game play. Assassins Creed Black Flag just didn't do it for me and running through the forest in the third got annoying, but there are no complaints about the new game. Yes, the game still needs some work and every so often there is some frame rate lag but I love the game all the same. Expand
  41. Nov 13, 2014
    8
    the game is amazing, enchanting! I felt real immersion in French revolution! I like the play, the graphics, the story! to be honest I was not interested specially after AC3 since I was disappointed that I ever skipped AC4, but it's safe to say that Assassin's Creed Unity is my new favorite right next to AC1 :)
  42. Nov 12, 2014
    8
    The game looks amazing with the open world and then new npc and the fps may be worse on the ps4 however it still looks amazing. With the yearly releases of AC I thought that it would be similar however the story and characters. The online is still pretty similar but enjoyable so far
  43. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    it's so good graphic is so beautiful, gameplay is amazing, and feels like real french revolution, amazing npc, it's awesome game, real next gen game. i love it
  44. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    First time user just because there are so many haters. What an outstanding game. The story and missions are awesome, visually breathtaking a throwback to the 1st and 2nd games. Maybe the frame rate suffers a little but not enough to hate on the game.
  45. Nov 14, 2014
    10
    This is a unique game in the franchise is great. Some critics do not understand the low scores, but for a fan, this game is a masterpiece and its experience is necessary.
  46. Nov 12, 2014
    9
    This is one of the best Best game of the frenchise.The graphics are truly next-gen and gorgeous looking . The gameplay is fun mostly because it gets rid of the annoying eve drop and tailing missions that are now VERY rare and when they occur they are much easier and very short.The new Parkour system is very fluid and precise even though it sometimes look like Arno isn't affected by gravityThis is one of the best Best game of the frenchise.The graphics are truly next-gen and gorgeous looking . The gameplay is fun mostly because it gets rid of the annoying eve drop and tailing missions that are now VERY rare and when they occur they are much easier and very short.The new Parkour system is very fluid and precise even though it sometimes look like Arno isn't affected by gravity but that is rare.The combat system is better than ever : the ennemies are much more aggressive and harder to kill,you can't counter kill anymore which is AWESOME because it isn't anymore the press one button to win gameplay.Instead now we have to use more strategy and adapt to defeat our ennemies during a combat.The story is pretty good and quite intresting but it probably isn't going to be the most memorable.The fact that 3000 NPC's can be on the screen without any frame drop is Amazing BUT there are a little bit of glitches (that i find very funy at times ) and some pop-in but it's nothing nasty enough to break the immersion or what so ever.Overall it's a very good addition to the frenchise and it kinda feels like AC2 at some moments which speaks for itself.Don't listen to haters (whenever they find a little problem they make a BIG deal out of it XD) if you have played all the other AC games defenetly buy this one and if not well it's a good time to introduce yourself in the Assassin-Templar conflict. Very Good 9 Expand
  47. Nov 12, 2014
    8
    Got it yesterday and it is a lot of fun. I can see some long nights ahead jumping around and getting into fights, which, I must say, are way more fun than they have been in the past. You aren't nearly invincible, able to take on 6-15 people over and over. Even 3-4 guys coming after you is dangerous, which isn't only more life-like, but challenging. Fights in some of the other games feltGot it yesterday and it is a lot of fun. I can see some long nights ahead jumping around and getting into fights, which, I must say, are way more fun than they have been in the past. You aren't nearly invincible, able to take on 6-15 people over and over. Even 3-4 guys coming after you is dangerous, which isn't only more life-like, but challenging. Fights in some of the other games felt like I was going through the motions, this one is actually work - which is good.

    I didn't notice a frame-drop like everyone is saying, but I will tell you my PS4 sounded like it was about to launch itself to the moon. It's a brand new machine, bought two months ago and I've only played Destiny so far, so to hear the fans spinning like that is concerning. It took my PS3 6 years to start sounding like that. May have to invest in an additional cooling fan or something.

    But, bottom line is the game is great, I just hope it doesn't kill my machine.
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  48. Nov 13, 2014
    10
    Assasin's Creed Unity is a beatiful game! Okay... there are some glichtes.. failes and so on BUT
    -The graphic is top.
    -The atmosphere is awesome
    -The gameplay is fun!
    -The story is dramatic and interesting
    - and so on...

    So I suggest this game to everyone!
  49. Nov 14, 2014
    9
    Este juego es un cambio en Assassins Creed. Han remodelado asta el ultimo detalle para que se luzca mejor. Es una lastima que el juego alla salido con bugs y Gliches, pero merece la pena. Su nuevo modo cooperativo, la estetica de Paris, su edicion del personaje. La gente parece picarse mas porque en AC 4 eras un pirata que se iba por las islas de La Habana y podias hacer millones de cosas.Este juego es un cambio en Assassins Creed. Han remodelado asta el ultimo detalle para que se luzca mejor. Es una lastima que el juego alla salido con bugs y Gliches, pero merece la pena. Su nuevo modo cooperativo, la estetica de Paris, su edicion del personaje. La gente parece picarse mas porque en AC 4 eras un pirata que se iba por las islas de La Habana y podias hacer millones de cosas. Bueno amigos, tengo que decir que PARA ESO estaba pensado el juego de AC 4, y Unity esta pensado para la revolución francesa, que culminaba en París. Es cierto que esto le quita cosas al juego, pero le añade otras nuevas. El juego me parece super entretenido con buenas vistas y ese modo que quiero probar con mis amigos. Ahora, el juego deberia haber esperado a salir, para que no haber tenido tantas malas criticas al principio por los bugs y gliches (algo sencillamente estúpido porque en las actualizaciones se arreglan, una putada, pero, hey, jugaras mejor al juego). Expand
  50. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    one of the best ac game i always wanted the french revolution to take a part in AC universe i loved the graphics the gameplay the new engine is great ASSASSINOOOO
  51. Nov 12, 2014
    10
    I don't understand the critics. This is the best Assassin's Creed: the best combact system (alleluja!), the best graphic, the best parkour skins... And there isn't many bugs, for me. CONGRATULATIONS UBISOFT! ;)
  52. Nov 13, 2014
    10
    Anyone who gives this game a rating below 6 has some stupid personal motive. One that makes this entire website obsolete. The game has flaws and is exactly what it says it is ...an Assassins Creed game. Yup, it's exactly like the other games. To say that the game is less than 6 is to say it is God Awful , which it isn't. It is in fact a great Assassins Creed game. My issue is the lack ofAnyone who gives this game a rating below 6 has some stupid personal motive. One that makes this entire website obsolete. The game has flaws and is exactly what it says it is ...an Assassins Creed game. Yup, it's exactly like the other games. To say that the game is less than 6 is to say it is God Awful , which it isn't. It is in fact a great Assassins Creed game. My issue is the lack of honest reviews by users and how they make this site unusable as a gauge for quality. Soooo You losers win. This will be the first and last time I ever use this site for user reviews. They just don't hold water. I truly hope the people that manage this page figure out how to weed out the **** Expand
  53. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    Back to the basics of the series while recasting many of its mechanisms was a bold gamble succeeded brilliantly by Ubisoft. Paris is not only one of the most beautiful cities ever built for an open world, but it abounds in addition to ancillary activities scripted and largely accessible without loading time indoor environments. The freerun also appears fluid while still perfectible, as theBack to the basics of the series while recasting many of its mechanisms was a bold gamble succeeded brilliantly by Ubisoft. Paris is not only one of the most beautiful cities ever built for an open world, but it abounds in addition to ancillary activities scripted and largely accessible without loading time indoor environments. The freerun also appears fluid while still perfectible, as the most demanding combat system but it certainly quickly turn. You're the Assassin who makes the law in town but again become a blade among others in a dense crowd, a point enhanced by the new system far superior infiltration. Despite a great genius without some technical and odd scenario, Assassin's Creed Unity is an excellent thought that guides the gameplay of the series on the right path and keep you busy for many hours in front of your screen. Expand
  54. Nov 11, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, the cons: No competitive multiplayer; Kinda bad optimization; Almost Useless Pedestrians = Lower FPS; the necessity to go online to have 100% completion and finally *SPOILERS ALERT* another female character brutally murdered by Ubisoft (Ubisoft just has to kill them off, from Maria to Christina to Clara in Watch_Dogs and Elise from ACU).
    Then the pros: Interesting story as always, a good amount of history/pseudo-history to be learnt from the database, harder and better combat system and a new parkour system.
    Generally, the game has its improvements, if Ubisoft patch the game up a bit, it would be much better.
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  55. Nov 13, 2014
    9
    Climbing on top of rooftops has never been so satisfying. Assassin's creed Unity is definitely the best game of the franchise. I think the hype of the game was so high that when it came out people wanted it to be perfect. But lets be honest, the only near perfect game may be The Last of Us Remastered. So far I've tried both the campaign and the Co-op multiplayer and I'm having a greatClimbing on top of rooftops has never been so satisfying. Assassin's creed Unity is definitely the best game of the franchise. I think the hype of the game was so high that when it came out people wanted it to be perfect. But lets be honest, the only near perfect game may be The Last of Us Remastered. So far I've tried both the campaign and the Co-op multiplayer and I'm having a great time. Sure the cover system and the climbing doesn't always work but it definitely works most of the time. It is a very complex system that will take time to perfect. When the system works, which it does most of the time, it feels awesome and looks awesome expolring Revolutionary Paris. Jumping and climbing look very smooth, although sometimes hiccup. However, I really am enjoying and utilizing the new climbing down system. To get down from a building I don't have to jump into a pile of hay. The new stealth system, although not flawless, really gives the assassin's creed game meaning. After all, stealth was always the key part of these games but never had a clear system until now. It definitely takes some getting used to and doesn't always work. The graphics in this game are amazing. Everybody is freaking out about the frame rate issues. I've only had a few issues so far and of course ubisoft will fix this issue since so many complaints were made. This game, although did not live up to the perfect score hype, is an entertaining game. I strongly recommend playing the game if you have the balls to overthrow the critic reviews. Expand
  56. Nov 15, 2014
    9
    I don't get all of the hate this game is receiving. There are some sporadic framerate issues. I experienced most of them near the beginning of the game and haven't had a problem since. Not even in a late game mission where they was probably a good 1000 NPCs on the screen at the same time.

    I also hear a lot about Arno being dull. I like Arno. He's basically Ezio. Yet Ezio was considered
    I don't get all of the hate this game is receiving. There are some sporadic framerate issues. I experienced most of them near the beginning of the game and haven't had a problem since. Not even in a late game mission where they was probably a good 1000 NPCs on the screen at the same time.

    I also hear a lot about Arno being dull. I like Arno. He's basically Ezio. Yet Ezio was considered not dull and in fact most peoples favourite assassin. That right there is a contradiction. You like Ezio but hate Arno even though they have the same personality? Because that makes sense.

    I also hear about the story being dull. It's one of the best stories an Assassin's Creed game has put together. I feel like Arno has a place in the plot and isn't just the player's surrogate being funnelled from one historic event or person to the next in Ubisoft's attempt to say "LOOK AT HOW MUCH HISTORY RESEARCH WE DID!!!"

    Character customization is great. Arno feels more like your Assassin than any Assassin before him. You can actually customize him to fit your playstyle. It's great.

    Did I mention that there's a sneak button now? That's right. You can press a button and sneak. No more walking around the open without a care in the world and hoping no one spots you. You can now crouch and walk quieter and even take cover behind low objects.

    People say co op is dull. I played co op for about four hours straight with my friends. We only did two or three missions. The rest of the time was spent exploring Paris and helping each other find out how to get collectibles. Probably the most fun I've had playing co op in awhile.

    The game is great. People need to pull their heads out of their asses and learn to actually appreciate good games like these. Sure it has some rough spots. But pretty much every major video game release does these days. Should this be acceptable? No. But it's not like this game is as badly put together as Battlefield 4. And it has about 100 times the content of Destiny.

    And oh yes. A legitimate epic boss fight. Something the franchise has been missing since the beginning.

    People saying this is the worst Assassin's Creed since AC1 should probably just stop playing the Assassin's Creed games. Because this is, in my opinion, the best Assassin's Creed since AC2.

    tl;dr

    Graphics, gameplay, co-op, story, customization are great. Has some rough spots that can be patched out. Don't believe the haters that need every game to be a masterpiece to enjoy it.
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  57. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    DO NOT PAY ATTENTION TO HATERS AND TROLLS! The AC Unity is an absolute masterpiece, you have a full package here: top notch animation, improved combat, high quality level design, dramatic story with interesting characters. The city of Paris feels alive, the most advanced open world in gaming! Some bugs do not bring this game down, it is a MUST OWN!
  58. Nov 13, 2014
    9
    I've played at least 10 games for the PS4 since its launch last year, and this is the ONLY game that feels truly next-gen. The environments are utterly jaw-dropping, the graphics are possibly the best I have ever seen, and the historical context is accurate, beautifully-rendered, and totally immersing, right down to the last detail. There are a number of glitches I've come across, andI've played at least 10 games for the PS4 since its launch last year, and this is the ONLY game that feels truly next-gen. The environments are utterly jaw-dropping, the graphics are possibly the best I have ever seen, and the historical context is accurate, beautifully-rendered, and totally immersing, right down to the last detail. There are a number of glitches I've come across, and there are scenes where frame rate appears to slow down, but overall this is, in many ways, the most impressive video game I have ever played. Expand
  59. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    Assassin's Creed Unity steps into the new generation with new mechanics, an outstanding scenario and many missions to entertain the player for many hours. Co-op mode is one of its biggest assets, which we hope to see in future installments. However, some technical issues, along with the waste of such an important moment as the French Revolution weigh down a game that could have gone even further.
  60. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    **READ THIS IF YOU WANT AN HONEST REVIEW** . I have no reason to give credit where it isn't due, but anyone who gave this game a 0 is trolling, or is bitter for some reason. There are very few games that deserve a 0, especially AC Unity. I'm really surprised that his game didn't get stronger reviews. I have been playing it since launch and have been EXTREMELY impressed with it so far. The**READ THIS IF YOU WANT AN HONEST REVIEW** . I have no reason to give credit where it isn't due, but anyone who gave this game a 0 is trolling, or is bitter for some reason. There are very few games that deserve a 0, especially AC Unity. I'm really surprised that his game didn't get stronger reviews. I have been playing it since launch and have been EXTREMELY impressed with it so far. The graphics are outstanding, the game play is amazing, and the story is very well written. If you played and enjoyed black flag, you will love this game. Expand
  61. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    This game is the best AC game since AC 2. Don't trust the bad reviews. The story is very interesting and made me want to play more. Arno is one of the best assassins, and he is very likeable. The graphics are still amazing even at just 900p. I didn't experience any frame drops, only a few glitches but they didn't ruin the fun. There is so much customisation options. Parkour and combat hasThis game is the best AC game since AC 2. Don't trust the bad reviews. The story is very interesting and made me want to play more. Arno is one of the best assassins, and he is very likeable. The graphics are still amazing even at just 900p. I didn't experience any frame drops, only a few glitches but they didn't ruin the fun. There is so much customisation options. Parkour and combat has been improved from previous games. Co-op is so much fun. You can free roam around Paris(one of the best cities in a AC game) with your friends. There are many missions to do and there are even heists. I HIGHLY recommend this game. Expand
  62. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    Assassin's Creed Unity is a clear step forward for the IP with an impressive level design. The Paris of the French Revolution is an ideal setting, and Ubisoft's teams have put up an amazing work with harder assassinations, tougher fights and, of course, the co-op mode. A new breath in the series.
  63. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    Although it has glitches, the main story and new features like customization and co op easily make up for it. Arno is alright, but no Edward or Shay, however he is individual enough to be interesting. The graphics are fantastic and npcs are everywhere, although they are annoying to walk through in a large crowd. All in all the game's excellent.
  64. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    Assassin's Creed Unity is a clear step forward for the IP with an impressive level design. The Paris of the French Revolution is an ideal setting, and Ubisoft's teams have put up an amazing work with harder assassinations, tougher fights and, of course, the co-op mode. A new breath in the series.
  65. Nov 12, 2014
    9
    I'm a fan of Assassin's Creed, I loved Unity. Arno is a funny and good character, he remind me of Ezio. There are a lot of bugs in the game, but if you are really a fan of AC you should like the game. I recommend it to all of you, fans of AC.
  66. Nov 11, 2014
    9
    Yeah framerate etc is flawed but the game overall is outstanding. Imagine all the features of the previous games really solidified and made to be graceful enough to where you feel like everything you're doing is part of a movie. It's really breathtaking.
  67. Nov 13, 2014
    10
    Don't understand all the complaining about the FPS, it works pefectly fine for me, did you all cracked your PS4 and now suffers of bad performances?!? Graphics are stunning, some bugs in Arno's and the npcs animation, but I can get over it, didn't see any flying nps like many people reported.

    I would give a 8, but to compensate to all these stupid haters that put a big fat zero without
    Don't understand all the complaining about the FPS, it works pefectly fine for me, did you all cracked your PS4 and now suffers of bad performances?!? Graphics are stunning, some bugs in Arno's and the npcs animation, but I can get over it, didn't see any flying nps like many people reported.

    I would give a 8, but to compensate to all these stupid haters that put a big fat zero without even playing the game, I will inflate it to a 10.
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  68. Nov 14, 2014
    8
    Let me start of by saying that this game did feel like a step down from black flag.. But a lot of that might come from the fact that I loved the setting and naval battles.
    The graphics aren't bad at all, some of the scenery ( the belle epoque-setting was awesome) really looks amazing.
    The low framerate really shows in combat and lockpicking, which is a huge bummer. A lot of talk about
    Let me start of by saying that this game did feel like a step down from black flag.. But a lot of that might come from the fact that I loved the setting and naval battles.
    The graphics aren't bad at all, some of the scenery ( the belle epoque-setting was awesome) really looks amazing.
    The low framerate really shows in combat and lockpicking, which is a huge bummer.
    A lot of talk about combat being harder is not really true for me.. Its still the basic 'parry-counterattack'-dance , only the timing is more strict. Camera-angles are sometimes ridiculously bad , resulting in having enemies engage you from angles you cant see in 2 out of 3 fights.
    The story is less chaotic than black flag to me.

    The adding of health packs makes a lot more sense and had me playing AC in a different way that I'm used to do. The stealth-mode and guided descend-functions make só much sense.

    An incredible amount of side-missions and network features!

    You can't take people that give this game a rating under 7 serious, thats hating on the franchise.
    Still a lot more excited for FC4 and there definitly is better stuff out there but really worth it's price.
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  69. Nov 14, 2014
    8
    The game looks beautiful, I couldn't see any performance issues. Fighting is at last difficult. There are moments when NPCs walk awkwardly, but the city overall seems live and breathing. So far, the story is maybe not up to AC2 standard, but FINALLY going through Paris unlocks myriads of places, people and historical notes. Very good return to roots of the series. I'm playing with my mouthThe game looks beautiful, I couldn't see any performance issues. Fighting is at last difficult. There are moments when NPCs walk awkwardly, but the city overall seems live and breathing. So far, the story is maybe not up to AC2 standard, but FINALLY going through Paris unlocks myriads of places, people and historical notes. Very good return to roots of the series. I'm playing with my mouth wide open. Expand
  70. Nov 14, 2014
    10
    If you want a game that let's you actually experience the life of an assassin then this is it. Everything to the VERY MOVEMENTS make you feel like you are an assassin. This is the game I wanted since creed 2 and it delivers on so many levels. I won't touch the 'glitches' issue because nothing has even slightly ruined my experience in the smallest fraction in the least. This game simplyIf you want a game that let's you actually experience the life of an assassin then this is it. Everything to the VERY MOVEMENTS make you feel like you are an assassin. This is the game I wanted since creed 2 and it delivers on so many levels. I won't touch the 'glitches' issue because nothing has even slightly ruined my experience in the smallest fraction in the least. This game simply put, literally impresses with almost everything. From pre assassination planning to running a legitimate coffee empire as a front for your assassin endeavours to even having a genuine strong romance, this game is the pinnacle of assassin's creed. Thank you Ubisoft , you've made quite the game. Expand
  71. Nov 13, 2014
    10
    I have not experienced any problems thus far with the game aside from the occasional stutter. It is running smoothly and it looks fantastic. The implementation of parkour down has made transversing pairs easier then ever and has already saved many people from an annoying falling death. Arno is a likable character, and very similar to Ezio, and the story focuses more on templars andI have not experienced any problems thus far with the game aside from the occasional stutter. It is running smoothly and it looks fantastic. The implementation of parkour down has made transversing pairs easier then ever and has already saved many people from an annoying falling death. Arno is a likable character, and very similar to Ezio, and the story focuses more on templars and assassins. While AC Black Flag seemed to focus more on pirates, Unity has a renewed focus on the fight between the two factions. Modern day scenes add little to the story but thankfully they are short. I have had enormous fun playing this game and I look forward to completing everything this game has to offer in the coming days. If you were never a fan of side missions, collectables and other extras in the series and are now complaining about it being dull, you'll finish the main story fairly quickly and maybe assassins creeds games aren't the thing for you. Combat has changed and although it is still not perfect it is more challenging then previous games where you were near god-like when faced with giant crowds. Customization adds a nice new feature to the game and allows you to focus more heavily on your style of playing the game, be it more stealthy or more open combat based. This game looks fantastic and it's great to play thus far. I only hope all the issues are ironed out for other people and that more people will buy and play this great new installment in the AC universe. Expand
  72. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    So far I'm enjoying this title more than any other I've played this year. The combat, graphics, controls, story and everything else are exactly what I was hoping for when I pre-ordered the game. 10/10.
  73. Nov 12, 2014
    10
    everybody else has said what i want to say pretty much but i'll give my two cents. the crowds are huge and that makes the game better than previous ones. the gameplay is definitely the best in all the series. graphics... best graphics i've ever seen! okay that's all i got!
  74. Nov 12, 2014
    10
    unity is beautiful GAME.unity doesn't have problem. graphics is Eye-catching. GAMEPLAY is Fun. music is beautiful . story is not bad but not Excellent . arno is Interesting Character. so my meta is 10
  75. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    This is the most graphically gorgeous AC game I've ever played. I'm pretty much in awe. I'm very grateful to have had the opportunity to play this freaking amazing, amazing game.
  76. Apr 19, 2016
    8
    Note: I played this after the bugs were fixed.

    I was prepared to hate this like I did with AC3 but I instead loved the switch to a more character driven story rather than a "find the piece of eden" that was in the previous games. I liked Arno and Elise's chemistry and playful natures, I liked the way the city felt, and I liked the downplaying of the Templar vs Assassin war. An addition
    Note: I played this after the bugs were fixed.

    I was prepared to hate this like I did with AC3 but I instead loved the switch to a more character driven story rather than a "find the piece of eden" that was in the previous games. I liked Arno and Elise's chemistry and playful natures, I liked the way the city felt, and I liked the downplaying of the Templar vs Assassin war. An addition by subtraction was that it wasn't extended by tedious and pointless modern day sequences like AC4 was, so that's a plus for me

    What annoyed me however was the removal of competitive multiplayer in favor of co-op missions that i never bothered to play. For a game that had like 20 minutes of credits worth of people working on it why couldn't they have just reused the modes from previous games but with new maps? Surely they could have spared a few dozen people to do this.

    Overall an enjoyable game and one I enjoyed more than AC4 (boats were fun for the first 2 hours, not the next 10) and one i'd recommend to AC fans.
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  77. Jan 23, 2015
    10
    i played this game and loved it. i hadn't really planned on writing a review until i saw the horrible reviews. wtf is up with the haters. i platinumed the game and it was a wonderful addition to the franchise. good game to play.
  78. Feb 24, 2015
    8
    While Assassins Creed: Unity has really bad optimization on next-gen consoles, the gameplay is spot on.

    Knowing that this review section has been flooded by kids who haven't even picked up the game, or know that video games actually cost $70, and not $60 and have been using the 0 in their reviews countless times, anyone reading should know that this is coming from someone who has
    While Assassins Creed: Unity has really bad optimization on next-gen consoles, the gameplay is spot on.

    Knowing that this review section has been flooded by kids who haven't even picked up the game, or know that video games actually cost $70, and not $60 and have been using the 0 in their reviews countless times, anyone reading should know that this is coming from someone who has invested over three days into the game.

    Keeping it short, if you have played any AC games before and loved combat and stealth, this game is definitely what you want in AC. The story isn't short, and you will find yourself grinding getting F money and Creed Points on the side for customization.

    Story itself would have been way more immersive if it wasn't for the Abstergo and Animus storyline on the side, which thankfully doesn't peak into gameplay constantly like other AC games do.

    Combat is really fun, and all classes of weapons are all unique and fun to use. Stealth is easy to understand, and fun most of the time.

    Assassinations in the story are fun to play, giving you the option of killing everyone in sight or playing stealthy and finding your target first.

    What really hurts this game on both PS4 and Xbox One is that the frame rate is constantly dipping in areas of Paris which are very populated, and on certain occasions coming from nowhere.

    While I constantly try and tell people that they shouldn't expect much from the annual formula that is Assassins Creed, this time around, for the first time since Assassins Creed 2, I got 100% on the game and finished the free Dead Kings expansion on the side, which was also fun.

    I give Assassins Creed: Unity an 8.9/10
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  79. Dec 21, 2014
    10
    This is the latest Ac Game and the gameplay has been renewed thank god and has added some great features I've always wanted. First of all I started playing this game with the December 16th patch so I have only experienced little glitches or framerate drops and this game is pretty good. The amount of people you can fit on screen is really great for blending and with the 8th gen graphics onThis is the latest Ac Game and the gameplay has been renewed thank god and has added some great features I've always wanted. First of all I started playing this game with the December 16th patch so I have only experienced little glitches or framerate drops and this game is pretty good. The amount of people you can fit on screen is really great for blending and with the 8th gen graphics on ps4 Paris is beautiful containing giant structures like Notre Dame with great lighting. The combat no longer has counterkills and now is based on a levelling system which players and guards have no matter the class. There is plenty of weapons to choose from and I found using an axe at the beginning did me well, but the star weapon is the phantom blade being completely silent. This game has a new parkour system which if far quicker and I less sensitive but can get you around the city real quick. The new stealth system is great you can actually crouch now and snap to cover. This game has creed points which gives you assassins ranks which can level you up I haven't fully tried out the coop features yet but im lookin forward to it also just a note of advice im a big AC fan Expand
  80. Dec 29, 2014
    10
    Both my friend and I both have played about 80 hours each on PS4 and have found no bugs at all in the game. All functions work perfectly and the game looks beautiful. BUY THIS GAME :)
  81. Jan 7, 2015
    10
    Great story, graphics and gameplay. Loads of stuff to do, very customisable character and coop is very good fun with your friends. Some minor glitches, but for all that there is, you will ignore them. 10/10
  82. Mar 20, 2015
    10
    Just amazing graphics, Unity reproduct perfectly france and its historic facts. Ok, the game had some issues, but patches were released and now is a great game and deserves a second chance
  83. Mar 29, 2015
    9
    This game for all it imperfections has been a hoot to play! Story line and side quest makes you keep going!
    As for FPS my 10 and 8 yr old play these on a Intel 3258 and 3220, R9 280x and r9 270 with 4G of RAM each respectively using med and low settings and they are both satisfied and intrigued by the history of French Revolution (Immersion). What saddens us is the Play Together option
    This game for all it imperfections has been a hoot to play! Story line and side quest makes you keep going!
    As for FPS my 10 and 8 yr old play these on a Intel 3258 and 3220, R9 280x and r9 270 with 4G of RAM each respectively using med and low settings and they are both satisfied and intrigued by the history of French Revolution (Immersion). What saddens us is the Play Together option will not allow us to free roam as group but we can Do co-op missions together a real father and son assassinfest!!
    The 3 of us agreed this should be a 10 but broken Co-op system needs to be addressed!
    Give this game chance sans bugs, I know me and my boys will be enjoying this for a long while and the wait for patches was worth it!!
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  84. Mar 30, 2015
    10
    I really don't understand why this game got such bad reviews. certainly it had its flaws, including glitches, but they all do, and the kind of glitches they were didn't subtract from the game play much. Assassin's Creed Rogue was WAY glitchier, yet it got better reviews. i actually rage quitted that game several times, because i literally couldn't complete half my missions. I found UnityI really don't understand why this game got such bad reviews. certainly it had its flaws, including glitches, but they all do, and the kind of glitches they were didn't subtract from the game play much. Assassin's Creed Rogue was WAY glitchier, yet it got better reviews. i actually rage quitted that game several times, because i literally couldn't complete half my missions. I found Unity to be an amazing experience, both for the storyline and the beautiful level design, and the immersion into the history. There was a lot to do besides the amazing storyline, and the customization of Arno was a great addition. This was actually my favorite game to date, falling only after Assassin's Creed II. I found this game to be a step in the right direction, after Assassin's Creed IV took it in the wrong one. I believe an ASSASSIN game should take place in the city, where there are people to assassinate, not in the ocean, where the only thing you assassinate are fish. the game also adds a level of difficulty that i find enjoyable, and i could actually get behind my assassin and root for him and what he was doing. To anyone who is a true Assassin's Creed fan i whole-heartedly recommend this game. Expand
  85. Feb 1, 2018
    8
    Unfortunately the Multiplayer is no longer in the game, but there is this Coop, which is really cool to be honest. Besides that the story is really nice packed up and the optic is stunning. In my opinion one of the best AC-Games.
  86. Jul 12, 2021
    10
    сјајна врло лепа игра би се поново играла и такође препоручила другима.
  87. Jul 12, 2021
    10
    game super sangat bagus akan bermain lagi dan juga merekomendasikan kepada orang lain
  88. Jul 12, 2021
    10
    lojë super shumë e bukur do të luante përsëri dhe gjithashtu do t'u rekomandonte të tjerëve
  89. Jul 12, 2021
    10
    gioco super molto carino giocherebbe di nuovo e consiglierei anche ad altri
  90. Mar 6, 2015
    8
    What can I say? It felt new and fresh for once. Yes, it had fewer gameplay mechanics than previous games, that is something very odd as series usually move forward. However what is here is very fun and feels good with even the side quests being varied this time around. The story is pretty interesting compared to recent AC games and it looks pretty good except for some notable graphicalWhat can I say? It felt new and fresh for once. Yes, it had fewer gameplay mechanics than previous games, that is something very odd as series usually move forward. However what is here is very fun and feels good with even the side quests being varied this time around. The story is pretty interesting compared to recent AC games and it looks pretty good except for some notable graphical glitches among the crowds of Paris. To conclude, it's still easy to recommend to fans of the series or just open world games. 8/10 Expand
  91. Feb 21, 2015
    10
    I have to say I'm really loving this game. I've had no problems at all with it yet. I've been playing it about 10 hrs. I've played all the ac games and so far this is one of my favorites. The free running is great and Paris is just full of buildings to climb and scarper over. The graphics are amazing and finally you can crouch! Can't believe it's taken them so long to include thisI have to say I'm really loving this game. I've had no problems at all with it yet. I've been playing it about 10 hrs. I've played all the ac games and so far this is one of my favorites. The free running is great and Paris is just full of buildings to climb and scarper over. The graphics are amazing and finally you can crouch! Can't believe it's taken them so long to include this in a game about stealth. For me this is a solid 9/10. If I had the problems other people are taking about it wouldnt be obviously. But I've had no issues at all. I'm also liking the customisation. Definitely ubi have upped their game. Maybe released to quickly. But yeah great game. Expand
  92. Mar 5, 2016
    8
    Now that it's been patched, AC Unity can finally attempt to live up to the hype. Does it succeed? Well... Sort of.

    Firstly, revolutionary Paris is gorgeous and very accurately represented. Sure, the map is like fifty times smaller than the actual city, but major landmarks are where they're supposed to be, and look exactly like what they're supposed to look like. I would know, I grew up
    Now that it's been patched, AC Unity can finally attempt to live up to the hype. Does it succeed? Well... Sort of.

    Firstly, revolutionary Paris is gorgeous and very accurately represented. Sure, the map is like fifty times smaller than the actual city, but major landmarks are where they're supposed to be, and look exactly like what they're supposed to look like. I would know, I grew up right in the heart of Paris. The walls look old and cracked, the streets are filled with the hustle and bustle of hundreds of NPCs with almost no visible graphical slowdown, each district has enough to it to look distinctive, the lighting is absolutely phenomenal, and everything just look jaw-droppingly gorgeous.

    The parkour is... well, it's alright. It does it's job. A few times, I've thrown myself into the black abyss or off a cathedral into absolutely nothing and died horribly. You still get caught on elements you didn't even know were there, like in every other Assassin's Creed game. Sometimes you just can't jump to the next hold for completely arbitrary reasons, just like every game before it. Overall, though, it works pretty well, and being able to tear through building interiors is great.

    Combat is much improved over previous installments. Parrying and dodging work now, and you can get easily overrun by enemies if you don't plan ahead. I did, however, find that smoke grenades are an easy and incredibly efficient way to cheese the combat and turn almost every encounter to your advantage.

    Side quests are very rinse and repeat. Some of the Paris stories are really fun, but most of them are just another variation on "kill him" or "steal this". The option to buy cafes and social clubs to generate more money is neat, and isn't intrusive on the game at all.

    Story is whatever. It's not the best I've ever seen, though it's far from the worst. Average, I suppose, would be the qualifier. Arno is rather uninteresting except for the occasional quip or one liner, the Assassins are presented as a bunch of pricks, and the Templar are equally mean-spirited in their presentation. The only really stand out character, aside from the occasional historical fanservice, is Elise.

    Overall, I would rate this game favorably. It's not the greatest game I've ever played, but it's probably the best Assassin's Creed game that didn't involve pirate ships I've ever played. Pick it up for cheap and see what you've been missing.
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  93. Mar 2, 2015
    8
    The game is very similar to ac2, the new parkouring system is fantastic and after the new patch the frame rate problems and bugs are gone it is an amazing game
  94. Feb 1, 2015
    10
    Love this game! Got it post patch 3 and haven't had any issues at all. Graphics, audio, gameplay, strategy, variety, open world freedom, range of different side quests, character customization, skill building ... all fantastic. It takes a lot for a game to keep me engaged and this one does it. It's a shame the game got off to a rocky start as my (post patch 3) experience has beenLove this game! Got it post patch 3 and haven't had any issues at all. Graphics, audio, gameplay, strategy, variety, open world freedom, range of different side quests, character customization, skill building ... all fantastic. It takes a lot for a game to keep me engaged and this one does it. It's a shame the game got off to a rocky start as my (post patch 3) experience has been excellent. Thank you Ubisoft for making a game with depth, variety & strategy that looks good, sounds great and most importantly with great gameplay that keeps me coming back for more! Expand
  95. Mar 17, 2015
    9
    Assassin's Creed: Unity is one of those prime examples of a game that could be considered great or horrible. AC is a well-know franchise of having multiple technical problems and Unity is the best example that Ubisoft has offered to execute the flaws.
    Unity changed almost everything, and that's the problem, they couldn't do everything right, nothing was fully implemented. it's still an
    Assassin's Creed: Unity is one of those prime examples of a game that could be considered great or horrible. AC is a well-know franchise of having multiple technical problems and Unity is the best example that Ubisoft has offered to execute the flaws.
    Unity changed almost everything, and that's the problem, they couldn't do everything right, nothing was fully implemented. it's still an Assassin's Creed that defines what it the franchise should be, with one of the most beautiful cities ever created in video games, fluid parkour, difficult combat and more. Let's hope that the next AC will implement everything Unity couldn't do.
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  96. Mar 14, 2015
    8
    Was this game glitchy at launch? Yes. Is it glitchy now? No. And honestly it's the best game in the series so far. It's what AC1 wanted to be. A big open world with lots of open ended missions, and loads of beautiful scenery. I give this game an 8 because the launch was terrible, but I feel they have redeemed themselves.
  97. Feb 1, 2016
    8
    Ok, i bought this in 2016 despite the bad reviews and i got a free dlc (Dead kings) and a functional game. Well... i quess we should all stop buying games at launch what can i say.
    Anyway the game is a good deal now at around 25 - 30 euros from retailers (physical version) and i 'm having a blast.
  98. Dec 22, 2014
    9
    I don't know why people are experiencing extreme lag. Personally, when it comes to lag, I've been very lucky. But, still, I've had no glitches! The graphics are stunning, the patience, stealth and strategy put to test makes it so much more fun, the open world feeling is great. It's the only game that kind of connects to me. There are just a few disappointing downsides. The one thing thatI don't know why people are experiencing extreme lag. Personally, when it comes to lag, I've been very lucky. But, still, I've had no glitches! The graphics are stunning, the patience, stealth and strategy put to test makes it so much more fun, the open world feeling is great. It's the only game that kind of connects to me. There are just a few disappointing downsides. The one thing that completely pushed it down to a 9 was a certain button mashing mission in sequence 7 that was extremely hard. It's widely concerned a bug, but it's possible. JUST POSSIBLE. There was also the removal of the Assassin's Contracts that was in at least Black Flag. Those were awesome. Then there was something that wasn't quite a downside or an upside, which was the difficulty of regular combat now. It's now much harder, encouraging stealth, preventing not thinking and just fighting and making sure you can't just survive 30 people on you, but at the same time, you should be able to take up to 8 or so, yet it's hard to take on 3 without skills, armour and experience. Other than the button mashing, nothing big enough to take down my rating, so a 9. Expand
  99. Dec 19, 2014
    10
    would recommend after patch 4 as the frame rate has been increased to a solid 30. This is great as it is now playable, the co op is also great would recommend as a Christmas present
  100. Dec 21, 2014
    10
    Hello, first of all, let me say i've just created a account here just to write this review, to give this masterpiece a chance for countering those bastards giving 0. How can you do such a blasphemy on the greatest asssassin creed of the entire serie?? The graphic will blow you litteraly away, even if they nerfed the version to make it par with Xbone version. Now with the patch, the gameHello, first of all, let me say i've just created a account here just to write this review, to give this masterpiece a chance for countering those bastards giving 0. How can you do such a blasphemy on the greatest asssassin creed of the entire serie?? The graphic will blow you litteraly away, even if they nerfed the version to make it par with Xbone version. Now with the patch, the game run fluid, no lag. The animation is beyond what you ever seen in a video game, the way Arno clib the building and parkour, and also the new combat system is very entertaining, and much more realistic. The story is very great also, its like a movie. Damn how could someone even rate this game under 9. I don't know what people whinning about, man i can't believe people complaining all the time, when such greatness is released. My Ps4 is so alive with Assassin Creed Unity. And now i can play anywhere i want linked on my vita for remote play. Do like me, and go buy this great game i garantee you you won't regret this choice. The game is so well done, the polished menus, the customisation, the coop play, the way you can interfere in control of region and assassin guild. My only complain is: Ive bought a DLC to wear the iron mask and paid 2.99 for it, but i can't equip it yet, just noticed the DLC isn't even released yet!!! plus i've read they will be giving this DLC free (Dead Kings) i feel somehow i've been cheated here! Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 40
  2. Negative: 4 out of 40
  1. Jan 14, 2015
    90
    An excellent and huge game. The positives are emphasized by detailed world that seems more alive now than ever before.
  2. 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.
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 13, 2015
    60
    Bugs really throw Unity under the guillotine. [Jan 2015, p.78]