Assassin's Creed Unity

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  1. 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
  2. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    7
    rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  3. 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
  4. R3HAP3R
    Feb 3, 2019
    7
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  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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 :((
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. G4M3R06
    Feb 21, 2022
    7
    Assassin's Creed Unity has best parkour in the series and pretty good story.
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    7
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! acu
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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
  36. 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.
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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.
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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.
  44. wrath_of_khan
    Oct 26, 2015
    6
    My copy didn't have many bugs, but that doesn't change the fact the game is disappointing. It isn't bad, and in some areas is really good, but the overall experience seemed just short of being great.
  45. Kiana209
    Nov 15, 2014
    6
    Assassin's Creed Unity is definitely a great game, but the bugs ruined my experience. I played the game a few hours straight, and I was finally able to play Co-Op. However, Co-Op simply doesn't work at all. The bugs are terrible. From not being able to connect to the network with constant errors, to never ending loading screens. Overall, the story mode without multi-player is great, butAssassin's Creed Unity is definitely a great game, but the bugs ruined my experience. I played the game a few hours straight, and I was finally able to play Co-Op. However, Co-Op simply doesn't work at all. The bugs are terrible. From not being able to connect to the network with constant errors, to never ending loading screens. Overall, the story mode without multi-player is great, but Co-Op needs to be fixed.… Expand
  46. Podian
    Nov 21, 2014
    6
    This beautiful graphic does not solve the problems of the brand. It could be a great game but ....

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

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

    6.3 / 10

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

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

    6.3/10    … Expand
  47. fredfredson
    Nov 25, 2014
    6
    The best thing about this game is levelling your assassin and customising him to be you're own, as well as the graphics that stand out to be amazing at some points, although there are occasionally a few frame rate stutters.

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

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

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

    Other than that, this was actually quite a fun game and I'm probably going to come back to it, the story was a disappointment though and Elise just felt like a distraction from all the more interesting stuff in the revolution.    … Expand
  48. ZenterX
    Dec 5, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ignoring the countless bugs of which I had a lot I can without a doubt say that this game is worth your time, the story missions are as interesting as "meh let's wait for DLC" and all the assassins hiding in plain sight thing is not like it used to be. The graphics are amazing though (played this game on a high end gaming laptop on ultra since release date). I had no issues in multiplayer and it was fun free-roaming and doing missions together with other people. I'd say the main problem is that Unity split off to advance the series, but as far as I can tell there are no more horses, carriages, only one story mode mission where you chase a boat that actually moves, no gliders, what makes you an assassin is merely guts to jump into a crowd of heavily armed soldiers with a hidden blade and some kind of one hit tiny crossbow thingy.… Expand
  49. Mrmanakan
    Dec 26, 2014
    6
    Assassins Creed: Unity is a good game, however it doesn't live up to the promise of reliving the French Revolution. Sure you see the crowds, witness people getting their head chopped off, and even see Louie lose his head. But it never takes advantage of the setting or makes you feel immersed in the revolution. It's just another revenge romp through revolutionary Paris. As with AC: 3 it wasAssassins Creed: Unity is a good game, however it doesn't live up to the promise of reliving the French Revolution. Sure you see the crowds, witness people getting their head chopped off, and even see Louie lose his head. But it never takes advantage of the setting or makes you feel immersed in the revolution. It's just another revenge romp through revolutionary Paris. As with AC: 3 it was a let down. I've learned not to get excited for these games because they end up being good but not great. If they would of put more love into the story, make Robespierre more of a villain, and make you feel like your really changing the country then it would of been amazing.

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

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

    Ubisoft put more love into this series. It has the potential to be the best game every year but you keep giving us generic stories and mediocre mechanics.    … Expand
  50. bveracka
    Jan 27, 2015
    6
    Let's be honest; the release of AC Unity was a disaster! However once Ubisoft released the 4th patch, the game functions as well as any previous AC title; the gameplay is almost exactly the same as in AC4, and AC3. This game is nothing new. If you're love Assassin's Creed, then you'll enjoy playing Unity, but if you're looking for the "revolutionary new AC" that was promised by Ubisoft,Let's be honest; the release of AC Unity was a disaster! However once Ubisoft released the 4th patch, the game functions as well as any previous AC title; the gameplay is almost exactly the same as in AC4, and AC3. This game is nothing new. If you're love Assassin's Creed, then you'll enjoy playing Unity, but if you're looking for the "revolutionary new AC" that was promised by Ubisoft, then it's not your game.
    The reason I give it a 7 and not 6 is because the game is play-able, and I personally liked how Ubisoft at least did a good job with re-creating the atmosphere of Revolutionary France; especially all the old gothic cathedrals like the Notre Dame, and other French landmarks like the Louvre, right down to the slums. The atmosphere is nice IMO. Even if they missed the mark on improving the game's other features, primarily combat, they're still the same as the past two games and the controls work just the same. Patch No.4 also fixed 99% of all frame-rate issues I was having on PS4.
    It's also worth noting that Ubisoft did try to think outside the box a little; the murder mysteries are a nice addition, and some of the main & co-op missions are re-creations of actual events so, if you're a history buff like me, you'll enjoy those little things. Co-op missions can be played solo too, which I liked. All in all, AC Unity was not the game we were hoping for. Now with the free DLC, even a casual AC fan should pick this up at a discount, if only to see for yourself! Finally after its patches, AC Unity is not the broken half-baked game it was when it first came out, that's for sure! It runs fine on PS4, and even if it's not revolutionary, it is AC in The French Revolution! Certainly not a ground-breaking game. At the very least, it's another open-world for AC fans to play in.    … Expand
  51. Darko84
    Feb 16, 2015
    6
    AC Unity is just an OK game if you play it after all the patches and paid 25 USD for it.
    Even after all the fixes and patches you will see glitches everywhere. The quality of the game is just low to be considered a next gen game when you look at the characters and people filling this world. However the world itself is beautiful (the buildings and environment) but it failed to be perfect    AC Unity is just an OK game if you play it after all the patches and paid 25 USD for it.
    Even after all the fixes and patches you will see glitches everywhere. The quality of the game is just low to be considered a next gen game when you look at the characters and people filling this world. However the world itself is beautiful (the buildings and environment) but it failed to be perfect because of the glitch and choppy issues involving characters. Additionally the loading time takes a century. The story is just bad written, a lot of plot holes and assumptions that avoid players to attach to the main character or whatever it was happening. The multi player is just another failure since it takes a lot to find a matching session and you both need to reach the same goal, it is not easy to organize and make it fun to really play it as a team. The really had a good chance to make this a master piece, since they improved the parkour system and stealth system substantially and the European setting is my favorite, even tough I have enjoyed this game more than AC IV. As an overall if you find this game in discount you should give a try, you may have some fun.    … Expand
  52. GandalFun
    Feb 1, 2015
    6
    Assassin's Creed Unity it was supposed to be an incredible next gen game, they failed, it was a next gen game but at the same time it wasn't, I could feel anything for Arno he felt like a character that wasn't meant to be an assassin, I try but I just didn't hate Arno but also I didn't care for him, the graphics were awesome and the city was well design but it felt sloppy, the whole storyAssassin's Creed Unity it was supposed to be an incredible next gen game, they failed, it was a next gen game but at the same time it wasn't, I could feel anything for Arno he felt like a character that wasn't meant to be an assassin, I try but I just didn't hate Arno but also I didn't care for him, the graphics were awesome and the city was well design but it felt sloppy, the whole story was so repetitive and it lacked a lot of potential, it wasn't such a bad game, but no it wasn't good.

    The final mission was terrible in my opinion and all the little parts that involved the Animus and Abstergo suck, it told us almost nothing and I hope the next game will blow my mind because I really looked foward to this game after Black Flag which I freaking loved but it didn't get my same reaction, I enjoyed a little bit this game has good quality but I don't think it was what WE expected.    … Expand
  53. AvxrageJoe
    Sep 1, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I didn't buy this game at launch, so many of the glitches had been patched by the time I got to play the game. I guess the glitches are the main reason, why this game's ratings are terrible.

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

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

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

    With slightly better mechanics, fewer glitches and with a different ending, this game really would have been a masterpiece...    … Expand
  54. tsakiym
    Jul 31, 2015
    6
    ok lets start whit the basics. full of bugs,some times u cant control the character and do the moves that you want, this game cost 70-100euro and every year u have to deal whit a new AC. and the story....omg. after brotherhood there is no story. but to be fair the game its good and a good come back from AC3 and Blackflag.

    one more **** ubisoft..ruining all their games
  55. DailySalesman
    Mar 22, 2015
    6
    My, my, my. Assassin's Creed Unity is a game I've been expecting for a while now. The one that proves that yearly releases for Ubisoft's long-running franchise is a bad move. The previous game in the franchise (Black Flag) was easily my favorite installment and Unity just ripped it all to shreds. It may be impressive in a graphics scope but the glitches and negative gameplay changes itMy, my, my. Assassin's Creed Unity is a game I've been expecting for a while now. The one that proves that yearly releases for Ubisoft's long-running franchise is a bad move. The previous game in the franchise (Black Flag) was easily my favorite installment and Unity just ripped it all to shreds. It may be impressive in a graphics scope but the glitches and negative gameplay changes it includes makes it the worst title in the series. Let's hope a future game can right the wrongs.… Expand
  56. Termin8ter
    Feb 14, 2016
    6
    Unity is better than Far Cry 4, but that's not saying much. Unity is just as disappointing as FC4, and has all of the same problems: The main character is as interesting as a wall, The story is forgettable and underwhelming, The gameplay is exactly the same as Black Flag. The graphics and world are nice to look at, but that doesn't make up for anything. Also, Unity is chock full ofUnity is better than Far Cry 4, but that's not saying much. Unity is just as disappointing as FC4, and has all of the same problems: The main character is as interesting as a wall, The story is forgettable and underwhelming, The gameplay is exactly the same as Black Flag. The graphics and world are nice to look at, but that doesn't make up for anything. Also, Unity is chock full of hilarious bugs and glitches, which are more entertaining than the game itself. The only reason Unity leaps above FC4 is because of the slightly more interesting story. Don't buy this game, buy FC3 or wait for Syndicate to come out.… Expand
  57. RareReviews
    May 29, 2015
    6
    Late in reviewing it (as I waitied for a price drop)...

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

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

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

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

    Look past the bugs and its a great game. Especially as I got it for £7. Will fill the time before Syndicate comes out, which I really hope will have some serious improvements.    … Expand
  58. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    6
    What a disaster this was at launch. The story was sub par in my opinion and the gameplay is AC. So not much changed here except the time period and the coop feature you will never use.
  59. The_Garays
    Sep 4, 2015
    6
    The game launched with way too many bugs and glitches, but at least Ubisoft solved that. The only thing they couldn't solve were the huge framedrops it has sometimes. From time to time you'll see weird NPC that dissapear of fly, but... it's fine I guess? I found it even funny.

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

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

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

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

    I score it a 6 just for the old times, the game doesn't deserve the initial money, maybe 20-30€ should do it.    … Expand
  60. mehrab
    Oct 3, 2015
    6
    I'll still say that the Assassins Creed 2 was the best in all the series. I'll still miss Ezio Auditore. But this one isn't boring though, A pretty average one from Ubisoft. I expected much more from this one. For all the assassins creed fans over there it's a big disapointment
  61. NimaParsa
    Nov 7, 2015
    6
    As a player with good background from AC2 & AC Brotherhood, I thought this could be one of best AC games launched in PS4 platform. Graphics & visual effects in high quality. Story is nice, gameplay acceptable but some bugs makes players dissapointing. I badly surprised when playing by such a bugs. Remaining even in patch releases.
    Another point is that the main story ends unpredictably    As a player with good background from AC2 & AC Brotherhood, I thought this could be one of best AC games launched in PS4 platform. Graphics & visual effects in high quality. Story is nice, gameplay acceptable but some bugs makes players dissapointing. I badly surprised when playing by such a bugs. Remaining even in patch releases.
    Another point is that the main story ends unpredictably very easy & fast.    … Expand
  62. VirgonoShaka
    Dec 23, 2019
    6
    Assassin's Creed Unity is in a sense a very Assassin's creed game. What I mean is that it has everything I have come to expect of the series, both the good and the bad. As always, the detail in Paris is amazing, and expploring a new place like that the first few hours is very fun, the cast of characters for the most part are ok, although a few leagues blander than Black Flag. The story isAssassin's Creed Unity is in a sense a very Assassin's creed game. What I mean is that it has everything I have come to expect of the series, both the good and the bad. As always, the detail in Paris is amazing, and expploring a new place like that the first few hours is very fun, the cast of characters for the most part are ok, although a few leagues blander than Black Flag. The story is formulaic in parts but it has some interesting ideas and missions that were enjoyable. The multiplayer component is handled in a very meh way, seems more put there just because corporate mandate than truly creative direction, but for a couple of missions wasn't that bad. And in obvious fashion for a Ubisoft game, it has so much content, but a lot of it is repetitive or not worth the time. In conclusion, I enjoyed my time in paris, but is not one that I wanted to prolongue more than move on with the next adventure. If you like the series, give it a go at a low price.… Expand
  63. alexslork
    Nov 3, 2019
    6
    Французкая революция - это круто. Перемещения во времени в том виде в котором они его показали - это высер.
  64. RipThememes0
    Nov 26, 2018
    6
    Assassin's Creed Unity is the reason why the Assassin's Creed franchise is now what it is. Syndicate (the following title) will try to fix what the rocky and glitchy launch of Assassin's Creed Unity created, but the backlash from the public was too strong.
    This game released in a poorly refined state, in a similar fashion to the most recent Fallout 76.
    It aims to change a lot of things    Assassin's Creed Unity is the reason why the Assassin's Creed franchise is now what it is. Syndicate (the following title) will try to fix what the rocky and glitchy launch of Assassin's Creed Unity created, but the backlash from the public was too strong.
    This game released in a poorly refined state, in a similar fashion to the most recent Fallout 76.
    It aims to change a lot of things from the previous AC games, but at the same time it doesn't want to do so.
    The toughest game of the series, where you will be SERIOUSLY forced to play stealthily, not sure if for the clunky controls compared to the previous titles or because it is designed to be tougher, this game seem a bit more realistic compared to other AC games.
    The climbing mechanics especially, are among the best looking in the series, but glitches are still present to this day and the mechanics feel outdated at best even if it's a fairly recent game.
    The world is repetitive, and the multiplayer is very, very bad.    … Expand
  65. Nandokan
    Jan 23, 2019
    6
    Una decepción de juego.
    Como fan de la saga esperaba este juego con bastante ánimo y no me gustó,demasiado enfocado en el multijugador en algunos puntos.
    Le doy un 6 por que la ambientación de esa Francia cabreada como siempre está muy bien plasmada,edificios,catedrales,etc. Una lástima por que podía haber sido mucho más y se quedo a la mitad. PD: Aunque la ambientación es bastante    Una decepción de juego.
    Como fan de la saga esperaba este juego con bastante ánimo y no me gustó,demasiado enfocado en el multijugador en algunos puntos.
    Le doy un 6 por que la ambientación de esa Francia cabreada como siempre está muy bien plasmada,edificios,catedrales,etc.
    Una lástima por que podía haber sido mucho más y se quedo a la mitad.
    PD: Aunque la ambientación es bastante buena, se hace muy difícil maniobrar por las calles,los controles tampoco ayudan mucho.    … Expand
  66. WestBest
    May 7, 2019
    6
    I so desperately wanted ACU to be a good game. I thought that with all the time Ubisoft has had to fix the game breaking bugs that plagued the game's initial release, playing ACU in 2019 would be a blast. Unfortunately its not. ACU is one of the most infuriating games I have played on the PS4. The controls are so painfully unfinished and will frustrate the hell out of you. The game isI so desperately wanted ACU to be a good game. I thought that with all the time Ubisoft has had to fix the game breaking bugs that plagued the game's initial release, playing ACU in 2019 would be a blast. Unfortunately its not. ACU is one of the most infuriating games I have played on the PS4. The controls are so painfully unfinished and will frustrate the hell out of you. The game is inseparably linked to micro-transactions and the E-store, meaning that if you do not pay for the best gear, you will not feel like an assassin and more like a guy bumbling around with enemies who can hear your every move and spot you from across rooftops with ease. It just goes to show that the gear with the best sneak ratings are the ones that are put behind pay walls.

    Story is okay but nothing spectacular. Forgettable in the long-run.    … Expand
  67. SaInT-PaDre
    May 16, 2021
    6
    Monotonous missions. Boring so much that they make you want to sleep. An interesting beginning slides further into a greasy grind. Apart from the graphics and beautifully recreated Paris, there is nothing else in this game.
  68. Andrei20
    Dec 2, 2022
    6
    still a buggy mess to this day, the story is mid but the game has its perks like the stealth is pretty good and the parkour is the best in the series no doubt. Decent game overall
  69. FakRatas
    May 25, 2023
    6
    Concreto con la media de la comunidad, un 6 es lo justo. El juego es más de lo mismo, no tiene nada destacable más allá de la representación de la época. El combate es simplón, el sigilo es simplón, la IA es absurda y en ocasiones retardada, pero tiene un algo que a pesar de no ser brillante en nada, te tiene enganchado hora a hora mientras vas completando los objetivos y misionesConcreto con la media de la comunidad, un 6 es lo justo. El juego es más de lo mismo, no tiene nada destacable más allá de la representación de la época. El combate es simplón, el sigilo es simplón, la IA es absurda y en ocasiones retardada, pero tiene un algo que a pesar de no ser brillante en nada, te tiene enganchado hora a hora mientras vas completando los objetivos y misiones secundarias genéricas de todos los juegos de mundo abierto de ubisoft, y eso es probablemente la única razón de que esté aprobado y con un , que algo entretenido te mantiene.… Expand
  70. gamingmachinery
    Jul 14, 2020
    6
    No review present. No review present. No review present. No review present.
  71. Tempest99
    Jul 20, 2020
    6
    This was the worst experience in the Assassin's Creed franchise. The world was beautiful and i appreciate the attempt to spice up the combat from previous titles, but the bugs and story really bring the score down. 6.0
  72. adam_carl
    May 26, 2021
    6
    The game is beautiful the characters too but is the worst AC game what I ever played bugs,lame gameplay nothing interesting in this game.
  73. jon_king
    Nov 5, 2020
    6
    não sei parei de jogar na metade de tão empolgante que tava
    vai que um dia eu continuo né
  74. SpiiRiT_zRuby
    Dec 11, 2020
    6
    Narrativa mehh, mundo muy bonito, personaje me parece una copia de ezio, coop OK pero muy mejorable y una de sus mayor problemas bugs
  75. naspinu
    Nov 23, 2021
    6
    Absolutely mediocre game. Boring after a while of playing. Stupid communist line.
  76. Zespedes
    Feb 27, 2022
    6
    Este Assassin's Creed lo he completado y platinado en este 2022 en su versión de PS4, por lo que los bugs de hace años ya no existen, aunque con un par de errores si que me he topado. El juego hoy en día lo puedo describir como un AC decentemente bueno, tiene varios aspectos como el parkour y combate que me gustan mucho, pero tiene aspectos como la historia del juego y el mundo abierto delEste Assassin's Creed lo he completado y platinado en este 2022 en su versión de PS4, por lo que los bugs de hace años ya no existen, aunque con un par de errores si que me he topado. El juego hoy en día lo puedo describir como un AC decentemente bueno, tiene varios aspectos como el parkour y combate que me gustan mucho, pero tiene aspectos como la historia del juego y el mundo abierto del mismo que no me terminaron de convencer, recomendado para aquellas personas que no les moleste moverse y pelear en un mundo abierto con carencias y que no tengan especial fijación en la historia del juego.… Expand
  77. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    6
    The game introduces the best climbing mechanics that the franchise has had. However, it also has a poor story and numerous glitches.
  78. MaxieZeus
    Sep 2, 2022
    6
    Not That bad of a game when the bugs are fixed. The gameplay is decent with decent combat and great stealth. The story is boring but still not that bad. Parkour and animations are fine. Definitely worth a try now that the bugs are somewhat fixed.
  79. groennott
    Jun 5, 2023
    6
    Es un juego entretenido pero completamente olvidable, y para lo roto que salió y lo mucho que lo tuvieron que parchear, no entiendo como me encontré con una cantidad tan grande de bugs (más de los que estoy acostumbrada a encontrarme en juegos de Ubisoft), hasta el punto de empeorarme la experiencia.

    La historia propone una premisa interesante (la búsqueda de Arno del asesino de su    Es un juego entretenido pero completamente olvidable, y para lo roto que salió y lo mucho que lo tuvieron que parchear, no entiendo como me encontré con una cantidad tan grande de bugs (más de los que estoy acostumbrada a encontrarme en juegos de Ubisoft), hasta el punto de empeorarme la experiencia.

    La historia propone una premisa interesante (la búsqueda de Arno del asesino de su maestro) y un mapa bastante completo a mi parecer, aunque he hecho más viajes rápidos del tiempo real que pasé en recorrerlo. Me gustó mucho el detalle de poder ir mejorando el Café y cumplir las misiones de los símbolos para desbloquear esa armadura especial que hay bajo él. También están bien las misiones de resolver asesinatos, aunque algunos son bastante enrevesados.

    Gráficamente está bien, en jugabilidad podría haber sido mucho mejor y la verdad es que después de completar las misiones principales y alguna suelta por ahí, no me quedaron ganas de seguir completando el juego.    … Expand
  80. robinzvak
    Mar 19, 2015
    5
    Horrible FPS drops push this game on averages scores. Developers you dind play game before launch? A Lot of stupid sides missions (searching for clues for example=bored) Game is really huge but sometimes, less is more. I not recommend. Maybe worst game (AAA) what i buy on PS4
  81. Nemo888
    Nov 11, 2014
    5
    PC version is almost unplayable due to frame rate issues. Combat mechanic lacks any freedom. Terrible console port. Can't really comment on most of the game since it is unplayable on PC.
  82. wade22fan
    Nov 16, 2015
    5
    Unlike most of my other reviews, this one is going to be a quickie. Unity has turned out to be my least favorite Assassin's Creed game. It does have a few strengths, so I'll mention those first. The visuals are gorgeous, it is very fun to simply explore Paris, it boasts a solid atmosphere and music and there are plenty of decent side missions to keep players busy. The cons far outweigh theUnlike most of my other reviews, this one is going to be a quickie. Unity has turned out to be my least favorite Assassin's Creed game. It does have a few strengths, so I'll mention those first. The visuals are gorgeous, it is very fun to simply explore Paris, it boasts a solid atmosphere and music and there are plenty of decent side missions to keep players busy. The cons far outweigh the pros, however. Arno is the least interesting character in the series, there are lots of bugs, controls are hit or miss, the A.I. can be shoddy at times and overall the game just feels rushed. I had high hopes after Black Flag, but I was severely let down.… Expand
  83. nascent
    Oct 7, 2016
    5
    Assassin Unity is definitely the worst Assassin's Creed to date. (Haven't played Syndicate Yet)
    The controls are horrible, they have been completely ruined since Black Flag. The Player slows down constantly when running, sometimes this is because there are people near you, sometimes because you've turned a little, sometimes for no reason. It makes escaping a real pain, and doing any    Assassin Unity is definitely the worst Assassin's Creed to date. (Haven't played Syndicate Yet)
    The controls are horrible, they have been completely ruined since Black Flag. The Player slows down constantly when running, sometimes this is because there are people near you, sometimes because you've turned a little, sometimes for no reason. It makes escaping a real pain, and doing any timed mission a nightmare. For some reason enemies no longer known how to climb, so forget running away and climb the nearest building, they'll forget you every time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    This entire game is skipable. But if you do buy it in a sale, don't bother trying to 100% it as there's no real reward, just loot enough chests and earn enough money to buy good clothes for health, earn sync points early in the game to upgrade skills, and speed through the so called plot, then enjoy Dead Kings DLC.    … Expand
  84. sumguitardude
    Nov 21, 2014
    5
    I`m disappointed, not by the character,not by the story and not by the gameplay.
    But for the overall polish this game clearly is missing. 3 years in the making, yea not buying that.
    The amount of bugs glitches and overall performance issues is something only a game made in one year would see. Also the combat is as bare boned as can be compared to the earlier games. And what is up with    I`m disappointed, not by the character,not by the story and not by the gameplay.
    But for the overall polish this game clearly is missing. 3 years in the making, yea not buying that.
    The amount of bugs glitches and overall performance issues is something only a game made in one year would see.
    Also the combat is as bare boned as can be compared to the earlier games.
    And what is up with the damn companion app crap and initiates ?! It is probably the worst thing they ever could have put in this game as it pulls you out of the game every time you use it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    - Microtransactions. The game is set up to get people to buy in game money through micortransactions. It may not be obvious as other games but its there. Cafe renovating doesn't give you as much money as you'd expect and the best weapons and equipment are ridiculously expensive which would make affording them a very long grind. As always anyone defending microtransactions in a AAA release worth €60 is an idiot    … Expand
  86. Beast979
    Nov 14, 2014
    5
    There are quite a few bugs, texture pop ins and frame rate issues. Also, I do not like the fact that they added micro transactions to the game. THERE SHOULD NEVER BE PAY TO WIN MICRO TRANSACTIONS IN A GAME THAT COSTS $60....EVER! For me the ONLY micro transavtions I am okay with are purely cosmetic ones, Finally, there are chests in the game that can only be opened via the uplay orThere are quite a few bugs, texture pop ins and frame rate issues. Also, I do not like the fact that they added micro transactions to the game. THERE SHOULD NEVER BE PAY TO WIN MICRO TRANSACTIONS IN A GAME THAT COSTS $60....EVER! For me the ONLY micro transavtions I am okay with are purely cosmetic ones, Finally, there are chests in the game that can only be opened via the uplay or companion app stuff.....again don't put this kind of crap in the game, I want to sit down and just play a game....not log into other services or companion apps to access what is in a game i am playing on my console.

    Once you look past that crap, the game itself is pretty decent, nothing groundbreaking. I have not tried the multiplayer yet, so this review is strictly about the single player. I would definitely given the game a higher score if not for the items I mention above.    … Expand
  87. heime2003
    Nov 16, 2014
    5
    same craps all over again and again
    why is people hyping AC like great game and series? why? cuz it has great graphic? or it makes u a cool looking assassin? or u can take part in some historical events (like french revolution in unity)??
    the truth is the gameplay in AC is very boring and nothing fresh. u get a quest, move to the spot that game instructs u to go to then u get into 3    same craps all over again and again
    why is people hyping AC like great game and series? why? cuz it has great graphic? or it makes u a cool looking assassin? or u can take part in some historical events (like french revolution in unity)??
    the truth is the gameplay in AC is very boring and nothing fresh. u get a quest, move to the spot that game instructs u to go to then u get into 3 button combats which have nothing with gamers skills
    anyone with uninjured hands and above 70 IQ can complete the game. ofc u have to watch all boring cutscenes and story telling like u have to admire all sceneries, buildings and crowds made by ubisoft
    in a word this game try to make u appreciate scripted stufffs and leave all fun out of window
    i wanted to join epic french revolution but couldnt play it more than 20 min    … Expand
  88. revrevolution
    Nov 18, 2014
    5
    I really want to like Unity, and I keep putting precious time and effort into it with the hopes that I will eventually feel satisfied and justify my purchase....however, the more I play, the more I realize I will be moderately entertained at best. While there are some likeable features to Unity, it feels more like a burden then a game changer. The new rpg elements are a decent idea, butI really want to like Unity, and I keep putting precious time and effort into it with the hopes that I will eventually feel satisfied and justify my purchase....however, the more I play, the more I realize I will be moderately entertained at best. While there are some likeable features to Unity, it feels more like a burden then a game changer. The new rpg elements are a decent idea, but there are ways to work around the system that Ubisoft has built (especially if you are playing with a group of competent players). If you have the money you can buy good weapons and equipment, after that it's just a matter of slaughtering your way through the game. Arno is a boring main character, who lacks character development and likeability even moreso then Connor of AC3. If anything, he is arrogant and has all of the makeshift abilities that every Assassin throughout the series bears. Co-op can actually be a fun experience...when the game isn't bugging out horribly. This is easily the sloppiest AC I have ever seen, and while I found that moderately entertaining comically at first, it quickly becomes frustrating and simply unnecessary. If you want a solid AC experience, try going back and playing Black Flag again, otherwise hit this up when it's in the bargain bin ($20 or less). Very disappointing sequel to a generally solid franchise.… Expand
  89. malocite
    Dec 10, 2014
    5
    Not great, but not horrible. I've read reviews that were abysmal for this title and was hesitant to buy it. But like a fool, I did anyway. What I got was a game better than I expected. The game itself is reasonably fun, but its overshadowed by a buggy as all hell engine. Numerous times (after patch 3) my character would get suspended inside an object. Enemies can also see throughNot great, but not horrible. I've read reviews that were abysmal for this title and was hesitant to buy it. But like a fool, I did anyway. What I got was a game better than I expected. The game itself is reasonably fun, but its overshadowed by a buggy as all hell engine. Numerous times (after patch 3) my character would get suspended inside an object. Enemies can also see through walls now, which is pretty dumb. When they are frenzied they will attempt to shoot people on the floor above them (never hitting them of course)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    I also miss the super fun happy times of sailing the ocean blue... but I'm told that's in AC Rogue, so I guess I'll have to try that out.    … Expand
  90. UserScore
    Jul 12, 2016
    5
    Assassin's Creed: Unity.
    Good Points:
    The graphics are fantastic (though that comes at a cost) and the city is filled with detail. For being a game about assassins, the Assassin's Creed franchise never had a proper stealth system, until now. It's very fleshed out and very fun. The missions themselves are pretty fun, and the main target assassinations are the most fun to be had in the    Assassin's Creed: Unity.
    Good Points:
    The graphics are fantastic (though that comes at a cost) and the city is filled with detail. For being a game about assassins, the Assassin's Creed franchise never had a proper stealth system, until now. It's very fleshed out and very fun. The missions themselves are pretty fun, and the main target assassinations are the most fun to be had in the entire franchise. The investigation of who commited various murders around the city side quests are actualy very fun, and they have an engaging enough story to hook you on finding out who did it. The costumization of Arno has a lot of depth, Various guns, swords and clothing can be put on him. The coop is really fun, even if it doesn't make a lot of sense, story-wise and I'm unsure of why it has not been implemented on the recent installment.
    Bad Points:
    The game runs terribly, a lot of performance issues and incredible amount of bugs and glitches even with all of its patches. Assassin's Creed III had been a low point in the series, performance-wise, but this is even worse. The main character is terribly uninteresting (Arno) though Elise is the bright spot for sure. Also his entire story is just a mess, with no one knowing why they are even doing what they are doing, and the romance feels completely out of place. The present story aswell is just unnecesary. Assassin's Creed III lest a Juno cliffhanger in the end, but neither Black Flag or Unity cared to move that story forward, making us wonder if that should've ever been put in the story in the first place. Although the game is packed full of content, most of it is just filler. Lots of treasures and feathers mostly (which, yes, were heavily present in previous installments) but this one feels like it puts twice the filler than ever before, just to make its city look dense.
    Woth Adressing:
    Multiplayer doesn't comeback for some odd reason, being replaced by coop (which admitedly is pretty fun), even though it was one of the most unique and fun multiplayers around. There is no horse, and makes exploration slower, though its probably for the best considering it had had clunky controlls in the past (Brotherhood, I'm talking to you).
    Final Score:
    Assassin's Creed Unity is a very mixed bag. It gets a lot of deserved and undeserved criticism. This is game, like Assassin's Creed III, tries to mix up the formula and make innovations such as a whole new stealth system, open assassinations and new types of side activities. However, this game was clearly rushed, and suffers from it story-wise, gameplay-wise and performance-wise. After ditching its present day story and making an uninteresting one in revolutionary Paris, I think it's time for this series to say goodbye.
    Average Score: 5.5    … Expand
  91. Zidane_Mina
    Mar 22, 2016
    5
    Make no doubt of it: this is the lowest point in the series.

    There are many changes here that showed promise: multiplayer campaign could have been great, but it failed to deliver it's scope. Combat mechanics feel bunky and unresponsive, but i can quite tell what they were aiming at: spamming counter attack is no longuer an option here, but it was not replaced by some other form of good    Make no doubt of it: this is the lowest point in the series.

    There are many changes here that showed promise: multiplayer campaign could have been great, but it failed to deliver it's scope. Combat mechanics feel bunky and unresponsive, but i can quite tell what they were aiming at: spamming counter attack is no longuer an option here, but it was not replaced by some other form of good combat. Story wise the game is quite lame, and has no emotional peaks or interesting turn of events, for they can be seen from a mile away. The worst aspect of this game, are its buggs and severe framerate issues, both of which turn the experience into a frustrating one.

    Not all changes were bad, tough: the character customization is a welcomed change, (too bad is oftenly locked behind paywalls and microtransactions), also is the unique kills spread along the main missions. The city is beautiful to look at, and so it`s the character design. But in the end, the ills overweight the goods, and Unity shall ever be remembered as the lowest point of the series, and a reminder of how hurtful rushed videogame schedules are.    … Expand
  92. synced
    Dec 1, 2014
    5
    very very very disappointed on this game, a tons of bugs, story line cliche, massive downgrade,
    a lot of drop frame hate

    sorry ubi but this game is incomplete
  93. aldrichxxx
    Nov 14, 2014
    5
    Graphics are good, story is okay, controls are good..
    The new free run up and down doesn't always work as you wanted it but is a good improvement compared to previous AC games but constant Frame Rate drop especially in crowded areas makes this game almost unplayable,. hope they can patch it ASAP.
  94. Hi_Im_Game
    Feb 7, 2015
    5
    This review is after patch 4. I realize there were major launch issues so this will be strictly after that.

    Even after all the fixes, I've run into several issues with my game bugging out because Arno gets stuck running in place. In addition, I have had areas disappear and the game crash shortly after. I don't really have much good to say about this game besides the amazing graphics,    This review is after patch 4. I realize there were major launch issues so this will be strictly after that.

    Even after all the fixes, I've run into several issues with my game bugging out because Arno gets stuck running in place. In addition, I have had areas disappear and the game crash shortly after.

    I don't really have much good to say about this game besides the amazing graphics, atmosphere, and detail that was put into Unity. After the short lived "wow" factor, I quickly realized that the free-running parkor system was seriously broken. Arno never seems to go where you want. Running on the ground is frustrating because your character will run up random things all the time. Moving from point to point is more of a chore than anything else. Trying to enter any windows will climbing walls is more difficult than it should be. I enjoy the new controlled descent feature they have added but getting up to a certain point can be frustrating due to the unresponsive controls.

    Well the story missions are nice as are the cutscences. Some of the Paris stories are nice as well but that is about where it ends. Murder mystery, Nostradamus riddles, and collecting treasure chests are all a chore. There is nothing enjoyable about these missions. Helix rift missions are cool the first time you do it but then become a chore as well. They say they have a new and improved combat system but there is really nothing new besides the enemies having a health bar. You have a few new moves but nothing to write home about.

    The only bright spot out of all this is the co-op missions (even if at times very buggy) as well as the clubs. A shell of the game it could have been. It lacks innovation besides the co-op feature. I appreciate the attention to detail and history but when the main game is lacking in any fun content it's hard for me to enjoy the atmosphere as much as I would like to.

    If I was to sum up this game in one word it would be: chore. Nothing fun, nothing innovative, and just a grind through all the content so I can move on to something better. A shame really after how much fun black flag was. I will be holding off on any assassin creed purchases in the future as should the rest of you. Also, I can't really recommend this game because there is nothing fun or worth while that you have't already seen from a Creed game.    … Expand
  95. flametail23
    Nov 21, 2014
    5
    Assassin's Creed Unity is a pretty game that is very broken. A few of the problems in the game are consistant frame drop, texture pop in and that some of the combat options from AC4 have been removed.
    5/10
  96. chubacu
    Nov 11, 2014
    5
    At first, "thanks" for parity. I want to play a PS4 game, when I buy a game for PS4 but not for a horrible port from weakest console xbone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Because of that my Score is 5.

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

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

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

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

    I hope, it would be a good lesson for Ubisoft. Why can't they just make game a litlle bit more hardcore, give us more opportunities and tips.    … Expand
  97. deandusk
    Nov 18, 2014
    5
    The most satisfying part with this game was today, when I traded it in at a local videogame store to at least get some of my money back.
    It's not a catastrophy, it's just frustratingly mediocre, I and I say it with the deepest regret. Maybe next time, Ubisoft? Hm? Maybe?!
  98. Nawt
    Dec 29, 2014
    5
    It's even worse than AC3. I can't say that game is completely awful but buy it ONLY when price will drop. And even if you won't buy it, trust me, you are not missing anything, except co op, this is probably one of the few redeeming qualities of the game along with Paris. They finally brought back assassination missions like in first game but they didn't even try to put any creativity inIt's even worse than AC3. I can't say that game is completely awful but buy it ONLY when price will drop. And even if you won't buy it, trust me, you are not missing anything, except co op, this is probably one of the few redeeming qualities of the game along with Paris. They finally brought back assassination missions like in first game but they didn't even try to put any creativity in them. Story is weak, so weak, that Shaun's notes in database are more interesting than overall plot.… Expand
  99. Massakers
    Nov 13, 2014
    5
    Played AC 1 , 3 and Black Flag and i have to say that i reserved the game for 2 months now and its one of the worst bugged game i ever played and i play a lot .... UBISOFT have gone too far , this game is not ready for public and should have been developed for 1 more years .. Its gonna be a long time since im gonna buy ubisoft game , just see the users scores ... Gonna exchange it withPlayed AC 1 , 3 and Black Flag and i have to say that i reserved the game for 2 months now and its one of the worst bugged game i ever played and i play a lot .... UBISOFT have gone too far , this game is not ready for public and should have been developed for 1 more years .. Its gonna be a long time since im gonna buy ubisoft game , just see the users scores ... Gonna exchange it with Dragon Age in one week… Expand
  100. mavisakal
    Nov 11, 2014
    5
    First of all I must admit that I've been waiting for this game for months. I was very excited when I got my dvd. When I started playing I thought that my resolution changed from 1080p to 720p . Because the graphics are choppy and there is a weird rendering mechanism in the game which you can notice immediately. There are too much glitches and frame rate drops even if there are no NPCs inFirst of all I must admit that I've been waiting for this game for months. I was very excited when I got my dvd. When I started playing I thought that my resolution changed from 1080p to 720p . Because the graphics are choppy and there is a weird rendering mechanism in the game which you can notice immediately. There are too much glitches and frame rate drops even if there are no NPCs in the scene. Glitches and bugs couldn't be resolved by installing the day one patch. I stopped playing it at %5 . And I 'm planning to change it with another game soon.… Expand
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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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