Assassin's Creed Unity

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6.1

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  1. SeniorMints
    Nov 15, 2014
    2
    Polished turd. I'll give it a few points just because the artwork is great. I loved AC:Black Flag, but this game is a total wreck. There are a lot of glitches that need to be patched, but I don't imagine there is any patch for the dull gameplay.
  2. SolidSnake15220
    Nov 15, 2014
    9
    This is one of the most underrated games I've ever played. The game naturally worked quite well for me. There were a few minor issues with the frame rates and AI but that doesn't make it unplayable. The story is a bit weak but still entertaining like the last games. Combat and parkour have been improved dramatically to look very clean, but since we are dealing with AC, there can be issuesThis is one of the most underrated games I've ever played. The game naturally worked quite well for me. There were a few minor issues with the frame rates and AI but that doesn't make it unplayable. The story is a bit weak but still entertaining like the last games. Combat and parkour have been improved dramatically to look very clean, but since we are dealing with AC, there can be issues at times. My favorite part about the melee is how challenging it is. I can say that about a lot of the new mechanics with this game. So overall, this defintely deserved higher scores by the audience. The issues really aren't all that surprising knowing Ubisoft but it is still a bit annoying with 4 years of developing this game. So from me: 9/10… Expand
  3. DragonFC
    Nov 15, 2014
    10
    Brilliant game 10/10, FPS and glitches are getting patched. The story is diverse and co-op is incredible. If you love the AC franchise, you'll find this game amazing.
  4. Mookeystink
    Nov 15, 2014
    8
    Ignore the user score. Most of these idiots should do the world a favour and smash their own testicles with a house brick so the **** gene dies off. Yes Unity has its problems but in general its a beautiful engaging fun game. Yes the frame rate drops now and again but its not a issue when a game is this much fun. Ignore the **** that rate this 0 (really 0? how can you rate anything 0?Ignore the user score. Most of these idiots should do the world a favour and smash their own testicles with a house brick so the **** gene dies off. Yes Unity has its problems but in general its a beautiful engaging fun game. Yes the frame rate drops now and again but its not a issue when a game is this much fun. Ignore the **** that rate this 0 (really 0? how can you rate anything 0? ****) If you like exploring, climbing and killing the french this game will make you smile ;)… Expand
  5. Dafenix
    Nov 15, 2014
    9
    I don't get all of the hate this game is receiving. There are some sporadic framerate issues. I experienced most of them near the beginning of the game and haven't had a problem since. Not even in a late game mission where they was probably a good 1000 NPCs on the screen at the same time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    tl;dr

    Graphics, gameplay, co-op, story, customization are great. Has some rough spots that can be patched out. Don't believe the haters that need every game to be a masterpiece to enjoy it.    … Expand
  6. ravenheart42
    Nov 15, 2014
    10
    It just goes to show if you listen to the ones that say negative things about a game, especially Assassin's Creed that has had title after title and has made a good brand of gaming, then you will miss out on a truly new an great game, AC Unity is great, and if your slid fan of the series like I am and have stuck with it from it's inception, get this game and make up your own mind, thisIt just goes to show if you listen to the ones that say negative things about a game, especially Assassin's Creed that has had title after title and has made a good brand of gaming, then you will miss out on a truly new an great game, AC Unity is great, and if your slid fan of the series like I am and have stuck with it from it's inception, get this game and make up your own mind, this game does not deserve this low score, it at least should be a 9 , I gave it a 10 because of all the ones who have led people to believe it's a bad game, well it's not, all AC games have been different from one another, AC Unity is no different, and the character Arno fits right in, so please try it for yourself, you won't be sorry… Expand
  7. MajorTerra
    Nov 15, 2014
    10
    TEN for a pretty awesome game on PC, playing in Paris at the times of the french revolution.
    Extraordinary detailled graphis & gameplay.
    I'm lovin it.
  8. cornwarrior
    Nov 15, 2014
    0
    As a huge fan of the Assassin's Creed series, especially Black Flag I was expecting so much from this game. Wow...I was disappointed. Ubisoft has managed to mangle everything that was good about this series, and essentially cripple it. Where to begin:

    1. Ubisoft has taken many things away that were fun in previous iterations, most notably: naval combat, recruiting new assassins for the    As a huge fan of the Assassin's Creed series, especially Black Flag I was expecting so much from this game. Wow...I was disappointed. Ubisoft has managed to mangle everything that was good about this series, and essentially cripple it. Where to begin:

    1. Ubisoft has taken many things away that were fun in previous iterations, most notably: naval combat, recruiting new assassins for the brotherhood and using them while on missions, and they completely got rid of guilds.

    2. Putting assassin skills behind a "pay wall." Who thought this was a good idea? In previous iterations, you essentially earned all your skills naturally through progression. Now you have to pay in game "creed points" to purchase things that you used to have automatically: double assassinations, ability to use ranged weapons, etc. Dumb.

    3. Horrible Control Issues. Somehow they managed to make combat and the parkour WORSE. Arno has a tendency to stick to everything, and not perform jumps properly. Compound this with the new mechanic they added to enter windows which doesn't work 90% of the time. Combat has been saddled with poor balancing. Now, instead of feeling like a dangerous assassin, you feel like target practice.

    4. Too many people on the streets. Look, I get it. You wanted to showcase the power of these systems by dumping a ton of "unique" npcs in the world. The problem is that it's a nightmare now navigating through the streets. When Arno isn't busy bumbling his way up walls and sticking to lampposts and scaffolding, he's tripping over the thousands of inhabitants of Paris. Dial it back a bit, please.

    5. Companion App CHests. Why in the heck am I expected to play a companion app to unlock things in a game I ALREADY PAID $60 FOR?

    6. MICROTRANSACTIONS - Are you serious? I'd like to find the suit that wanted this added and punch him squarely in the balls. This does not belong anywhere, much less a "Triple A" title.

    7. Technical Issues - Those graphics are beautiful...once the textures all pop-in. Oh, and the framerate is downright atrocious. Also, if you're able to connect to Ubi's servers for co-op, the lag is so bad it's almost unplayable.

    8. Boring story and characters. Arno is no Ezio or even Edward. While he's better than connor, he's still pretty bland, as are the other characters in the game. The story is the uninspired and derivative.

    The bottom line here is, don't buy this game. It is not worth the money. I wouldn't even waste my time on it if it was a PS Plus Free Game. Ubisoft needs to stop trying to crap out one(now two) of these games a year. The result of their greed is this mess we got stuck with.    … Expand
  9. 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
  10. JonnyTargaryen
    Nov 15, 2014
    10
    Listen only to the critics, not these uneducated children blasting a large game over some bugs that can be fixed in the future. Even for the Internet, this section is filled with a ridiculous amount of immaturity/ignorance.
  11. Alkanier
    Nov 15, 2014
    1
    So i only created an account only to give my rating.
    I mean come on really i pay for a game just to buy more in-game currency? Are you crazy?
    I played all of the AC games but i i won´t play this one. I am angry at myself for even buying it!
  12. jwilliamperks
    Nov 15, 2014
    7
    I can't imagine that the conversation in the office went like this:

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

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

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

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

    On the whole it's a good game. Not great. Not groundbreaking. But this is Assassins Creed. How many times can you keep rehashing the same consipracy theory plot without it starting to become a bit tired. Maybe Ubisoft need to put this one to bed and do something a bit more original. Now there's a thought.    … Expand
  13. Cale-wss
    Nov 15, 2014
    0
    @ loci Nov 12, 2014

    microtransaction currency prices revealed ($9.99 to $99.99)
    microtransaction currency prices revealed ($9.99 to $99.99)
    microtransaction currency prices revealed ($9.99 to $99.99)

    Boycott this bollocks
  14. ShakySkeleton
    Nov 15, 2014
    5
    As a tour of revolutionary France, AC: Unity is wonderful. It's graphics are great and Its level of detail in NPC behavoiur is quite astounding, making the streets of France feel very alive and busy. As a game however, it's playable, but increadibly unpolished.
  15. mozvip
    Nov 15, 2014
    1
    Don't listen to the people that say you shouldn't listen ! ( ;) )

    The game is *terribly* choppy on PS4. It is *unbearable*. Graphics are pretty but the choppiness is totally killing the experience. It is unpleasant to play. Period.
  16. Sizerlokz
    Nov 15, 2014
    4
    This game is bad. The combat system is slow and I don't understand why they changed the controls.
    The graphic are a downgrade compared to black flag. The story is lackluster and it's just a huge flop. Don't waste your money on this game
  17. bbaladossss
    Nov 15, 2014
    0
    This game is an unpolished mess. Texture popping, low framerate and random audio bugs ruin the experience. I would strongly advise people not to buy this game.
  18. Jeroen15
    Nov 14, 2014
    7
    assassins creed unity is a beautiful game in a giant beautifully recreated Paris although the story and the gameplay isn't top notch.the premise and the graphics are. i would have given this game a better review but it lags like hell on consoles so i can only recommend it for someone who owns a beefy PC
  19. mrbongobongo
    Nov 14, 2014
    1
    Unfinished, glitched, horrific frame rates. While these are very bad they do not compare to MICRO TRANSACTIONS IN A £50 GAME!! What the hell?!! I really hope I can cancel my pre-order for farcry4 as god only knows whats in store with that too. UBISOFT GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER
  20. eldumloido
    Nov 14, 2014
    1
    The fps dips hard and even at the maximum of 30fps it feels very sluggish. The scifi setup is stupid and ruins the immersion often, Movement glitches make sneaking almost impossible. Everybody has British accent in France, NPCs run against walls, glide everywhere and warp stupidly on objects. 1 point for trying to make co-op.
  21. Eziowns
    Nov 14, 2014
    10
    If you want a game that let's you actually experience the life of an assassin then this is it. Everything to the VERY MOVEMENTS make you feel like you are an assassin. This is the game I wanted since creed 2 and it delivers on so many levels. I won't touch the 'glitches' issue because nothing has even slightly ruined my experience in the smallest fraction in the least. This game simplyIf you want a game that let's you actually experience the life of an assassin then this is it. Everything to the VERY MOVEMENTS make you feel like you are an assassin. This is the game I wanted since creed 2 and it delivers on so many levels. I won't touch the 'glitches' issue because nothing has even slightly ruined my experience in the smallest fraction in the least. This game simply put, literally impresses with almost everything. From pre assassination planning to running a legitimate coffee empire as a front for your assassin endeavours to even having a genuine strong romance, this game is the pinnacle of assassin's creed. Thank you Ubisoft , you've made quite the game.… Expand
  22. franklytheworst
    Nov 14, 2014
    0
    Just another AAA title that is feeding off a brand name. The only part of this game that is actually completed in this "games" is the ability to purchase the micro-transactions. Also, I am sick of these paid reviews and Ubisoft employees trying to wrongfully influence the user score.
  23. 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.
  24. DEADSHOT
    Nov 14, 2014
    0
    First of all, 60$ is a pity that we did for this game !!!
    Second of all, UBISOFT How did he dare to play the game in this occupation was published !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    20 FPS Run in 720P in PS4 & XBOX ONE , 900P & 30 FPS is the Biggest Lie year !!!
  25. 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
  26. Shiftian_Be
    Nov 14, 2014
    8
    Let me start of by saying that this game did feel like a step down from black flag.. But a lot of that might come from the fact that I loved the setting and naval battles.
    The graphics aren't bad at all, some of the scenery ( the belle epoque-setting was awesome) really looks amazing.
    The low framerate really shows in combat and lockpicking, which is a huge bummer. A lot of talk about    Let me start of by saying that this game did feel like a step down from black flag.. But a lot of that might come from the fact that I loved the setting and naval battles.
    The graphics aren't bad at all, some of the scenery ( the belle epoque-setting was awesome) really looks amazing.
    The low framerate really shows in combat and lockpicking, which is a huge bummer.
    A lot of talk about combat being harder is not really true for me.. Its still the basic 'parry-counterattack'-dance , only the timing is more strict. Camera-angles are sometimes ridiculously bad , resulting in having enemies engage you from angles you cant see in 2 out of 3 fights.
    The story is less chaotic than black flag to me.

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

    An incredible amount of side-missions and network features!

    You can't take people that give this game a rating under 7 serious, thats hating on the franchise.
    Still a lot more excited for FC4 and there definitly is better stuff out there but really worth it's price.    … Expand
  27. Dogon
    Nov 14, 2014
    9
    Este juego es un cambio en Assassins Creed. Han remodelado asta el ultimo detalle para que se luzca mejor. Es una lastima que el juego alla salido con bugs y Gliches, pero merece la pena. Su nuevo modo cooperativo, la estetica de Paris, su edicion del personaje. La gente parece picarse mas porque en AC 4 eras un pirata que se iba por las islas de La Habana y podias hacer millones de cosas.Este juego es un cambio en Assassins Creed. Han remodelado asta el ultimo detalle para que se luzca mejor. Es una lastima que el juego alla salido con bugs y Gliches, pero merece la pena. Su nuevo modo cooperativo, la estetica de Paris, su edicion del personaje. La gente parece picarse mas porque en AC 4 eras un pirata que se iba por las islas de La Habana y podias hacer millones de cosas. Bueno amigos, tengo que decir que PARA ESO estaba pensado el juego de AC 4, y Unity esta pensado para la revolución francesa, que culminaba en París. Es cierto que esto le quita cosas al juego, pero le añade otras nuevas. El juego me parece super entretenido con buenas vistas y ese modo que quiero probar con mis amigos. Ahora, el juego deberia haber esperado a salir, para que no haber tenido tantas malas criticas al principio por los bugs y gliches (algo sencillamente estúpido porque en las actualizaciones se arreglan, una putada, pero, hey, jugaras mejor al juego).… Expand
  28. mohammadhoseinj
    Nov 14, 2014
    10
    This is a unique game in the franchise is great. Some critics do not understand the low scores, but for a fan, this game is a masterpiece and its experience is necessary.
  29. ddawwidd
    Nov 14, 2014
    8
    The game looks beautiful, I couldn't see any performance issues. Fighting is at last difficult. There are moments when NPCs walk awkwardly, but the city overall seems live and breathing. So far, the story is maybe not up to AC2 standard, but FINALLY going through Paris unlocks myriads of places, people and historical notes. Very good return to roots of the series. I'm playing with my mouthThe game looks beautiful, I couldn't see any performance issues. Fighting is at last difficult. There are moments when NPCs walk awkwardly, but the city overall seems live and breathing. So far, the story is maybe not up to AC2 standard, but FINALLY going through Paris unlocks myriads of places, people and historical notes. Very good return to roots of the series. I'm playing with my mouth wide open.… Expand
  30. Jkutz
    Nov 14, 2014
    0
    Ubisoft does it again, after moving to the yearly release model of Call of Duty they decide to put out the worst Assassin's Creed game ever. Even though this game is devoid of any creativity and fun, it sure makes up for it with its game breaking glitches and micro-transactions. Don't buy this game.
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Metascore
70

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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