Assassin's Creed III: Liberation

 PlayStation Vita
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2012
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  1. Lezzly
    May 28, 2023
    6
    Odskocznia dość przyzwoita. Pierwsza część, w której zagraliśmy kobietą, która otrzymuje zdolność przebrania, pozwalającego jej przystosować się do różnych aktywności. To co zapadło mi w pamięć to klimatyczne otocznie botaniczne w jakim przychodzi się nam poruszać. Na minus na pewno to, że krótka gra.
  2. dmitriy_savenok
    Feb 6, 2023
    4
    Первые впечатления были весьма положительны. Практически полноценный Ассасин в портативе, хоть и с не очень качественными заданиями. Единственное, что вытягивало проект - это то, что он сделан на ассетах третьей части и в следствие чего, геймплей весьма приятный и окружение атмосферное.
    После же прохождения 5-й главы из 9-ти все минусы полезли наружу. Бесталанно написанный сюжет стал    Первые впечатления были весьма положительны. Практически полноценный Ассасин в портативе, хоть и с не очень качественными заданиями. Единственное, что вытягивало проект - это то, что он сделан на ассетах третьей части и в следствие чего, геймплей весьма приятный и окружение атмосферное.
    После же прохождения 5-й главы из 9-ти все минусы полезли наружу. Бесталанно написанный сюжет стал душить своей скукой. Просто не мог не замечать, как создатели наплевательски отнеслись к истории. Никакого творческого высказывания, просто отработанный контракт.
    4/10    … Expand
  3. Asspull
    Apr 28, 2022
    1
    if i don't gonna use attract guys . I totally no need this system .I feel unfavorable about the girl . So I clear this game as fast as I could ,nothing left
  4. SquATime
    Mar 25, 2022
    6
    Scénario mise en scène : 7/10
    Gameplay : 6/10
    Univers : 7/10
    Réalisation technique : 5/10
    Réalisation graphique : 5/10
  5. coolwali
    Sep 1, 2021
    6
    Like Bloodlines before it, Liberation is a successful Diet version of its bigger brother, in this case AC3. Meaning it inherits all the strengths and weaknesses of that game. So while the game is impressive on a technical level, the combat and stealth are boring and the new persona system makes the gameplay drag more than it enhances. The story also feels rushes and inconsistent despite aLike Bloodlines before it, Liberation is a successful Diet version of its bigger brother, in this case AC3. Meaning it inherits all the strengths and weaknesses of that game. So while the game is impressive on a technical level, the combat and stealth are boring and the new persona system makes the gameplay drag more than it enhances. The story also feels rushes and inconsistent despite a Godly premise. And the Vita Exclusive Features feel like gimmicks.… Expand
  6. LatinCritic13
    May 18, 2020
    6
    Assassin's Creed III: Liberation is a spinoff of AC3 for the PS Vita and it is decent. Sure, the gameplay and story is fine, but the voice acting in this game not so much. Overall, the game would've been more interesting if there were more activities and missions to help end Aveline's story right.
  7. r03vg
    Apr 16, 2020
    5
    Одна из нормальных игр на PS Vita. Ради неё, собственно, консоль и купил. А игра что-то так себе.
  8. Ajbras
    Apr 19, 2018
    7
    Assassin's Creed Liberation is stays true to its AC roots. This is a great way to play the series on the go - but it doesn't really stand up to it's console siblings. The graphics are great as far as the vita goes - there are almost no frame rate issues I can remember. The setting and characters were enjoyable - but the story is almost non-existent. I needed to refer to plot guidesAssassin's Creed Liberation is stays true to its AC roots. This is a great way to play the series on the go - but it doesn't really stand up to it's console siblings. The graphics are great as far as the vita goes - there are almost no frame rate issues I can remember. The setting and characters were enjoyable - but the story is almost non-existent. I needed to refer to plot guides online to understand what the heck was actually going on in the game.

    I was happy with the way the game felt - I am typically not a fan whenever you are required to use the vita motion controls or back touch screen which isn't forced on you in this game. I typically play my Vita when I am traveling and this game helped time pass on the plane. Don't really feel the need to revisit it - but I would recommend a play through to any Vita owner.    … Expand
  9. TheQuietGamer
    Nov 5, 2017
    7
    While far from the series first handheld entry, Liberation does a remarkable job of bringing the Assassin's Creed console experience to portable gaming. The Vita's control system allows for the climbing, combat, and exploration to feel just like it would if you were playing one it's big siblings at home. It really feels like you're playing a legitimate AC game on the go. Where LiberationWhile far from the series first handheld entry, Liberation does a remarkable job of bringing the Assassin's Creed console experience to portable gaming. The Vita's control system allows for the climbing, combat, and exploration to feel just like it would if you were playing one it's big siblings at home. It really feels like you're playing a legitimate AC game on the go. Where Liberation stumbles though is in it's technical stability and attempts at doing something new.

    The narrative in Liberation is quite weak. I cared little about the characters or conflict. A shame given that this is the first Assassin's Creed game to feature a female protagonist. Graphically the game can be quite impressive. At least during the gameplay sequences. Some of the cutscenes feature bland character models and environments, both of which lack detail. This is a flaw in the main AC3 game as well. When you're actually playing it though the game looks fantastic and almost as good as the console games. Of course the series strong voice acting and music is present as well.

    One thing you'll notice playing the game is that it doesn't always run that smoothly. The action sometimes has a hard time keeping up when you're running around and platforming. There are also some technical issues and bugs scattered throughout. None of this is game-breaking, and while everything you'll encounter is pretty minor, it's clear that there is a final layer of polish missing from the experience.

    From the gameplay perspective this is very much Assassin's Creed as we know it on home console. Everything you would expect from an AC game is in place and plays just like you think it would. There's something incredibly impressive about that when you consider how previous portable iterations have had to change things up in order to make the jump to handheld. Liberation delivers the core experience ensuring that fans will have plenty of fun here. The game also provides some of the most interesting locations in the series to explore. It even gives you some cool new weapons like the whip and cane knife that I would love to see return at some point or another. Of course, this being a Vita title it tries to make use of the system's unique features. While other titles I've experienced on the Vita have at least done an okay job at this, Liberation might just be the first to implement them poorly. The touchscreen and motion controls, while mercifully used sparingly, are irritating to use as they are so darn unresponsive. It makes those few mini-games where you have to use them a chore. Another issue I had with the single-player side of things is certain side-missions just don't show up on your map. You're fumble and stumble around large open-areas in order to 100% this one. It's unnecessarily tedious. The idea of having different personas for your assassin is interesting and provides a unique twist on the standard experience, but there's little denying that one of these disguises ("The Lady") just isn't much fun to play as do to a limited number of capabilities.

    On the multiplayer side of things, gamers get treated to, well, not much of anything at all. Rather than the tense and fun competitive experience we'd get on consoles, Liberation gives us a confusing and poorly explained experience that feels like something we'd get in a free-to-play mobile game on iPhone, and not a good one. I personally found it to be a worthless experience. One where I have to wonder why they even bothered in the first place.

    So Liberation has it's issues. Yet, when it comes to bringing the console experience to Vita, it succeeds wildly. You'll have to overlook the weak narrative, gameplay shortcomings, and crap multiplayer, but it can still provide a fun experience or fans of the series. Liberation allows you to bring the core Assassin's Creed experience with you on the go, and that's worth something.    … Expand
  10. jkukka
    Apr 21, 2016
    2
    The game lacks good story, boring gameplay and a LOT of bugs.
    Despite notoriety level you'll be spotted, mission will be ruined when you change persona (and sometimes you have to change it), trophy progress will be lost and so on.
  11. geo333
    Sep 1, 2015
    8
    The game is good port for the PS Vita, as it plays like an Assassin's Creed game. However, the story is weak and the game graphics as just ok, add to that the sometimes cliches that the game has. Fortunately, the game runs and plays great and enough for me to recommended it to fans of the series that want to play it on the go.
  12. masterjohnson1
    Feb 14, 2014
    5
    this is the first assassins creed game I owned and I didn't think much of it the only thing I liked about it was open world on a hand held device. and why does it have multiplayer I don't know, when I am on the go I don't have time to play online
  13. J51490
    Jan 26, 2014
    5
    I had very high hopes for this game but it is just one big disappointment. The graphics are....ok....The story is terrible, the different persona's are annoying, the multi player might as well be a Facebook game, and it fails to deliver a true open world environment. For example, you bring up your map and set your marker to a viewpoint you have not synchronized yet and on your way to theI had very high hopes for this game but it is just one big disappointment. The graphics are....ok....The story is terrible, the different persona's are annoying, the multi player might as well be a Facebook game, and it fails to deliver a true open world environment. For example, you bring up your map and set your marker to a viewpoint you have not synchronized yet and on your way to the viewpoint you run into a wall that says the area is not available. That is just one of many restrictions to this "open world". Overall the gameplay is OK, but I know ubisoft could have done a lot better with this game.… Expand
  14. kambing860210
    Jan 23, 2014
    0
    This game has no value at all. Worst combat system in the series, lots of bug that breaks the gameplay. I almost smash the ps vita becoz of it. Now I register as a member here just to express my feelings here, SHAME ON YOU UBISOFT!!!!
  15. Keanu_X
    Dec 6, 2013
    2
    All the ideas are there. The protagonist was interesting. AC is a named we expect excellence to follow. Unfortunately, this garbage is the most painful, piss poor excuse for a game in recent history. I'm angry that I bought it. There is little enjoyment to be had in the wake of the immeasurable amount of faulty programming that is this "game", and that fun is smothered by gimmicky gameAll the ideas are there. The protagonist was interesting. AC is a named we expect excellence to follow. Unfortunately, this garbage is the most painful, piss poor excuse for a game in recent history. I'm angry that I bought it. There is little enjoyment to be had in the wake of the immeasurable amount of faulty programming that is this "game", and that fun is smothered by gimmicky game mechanics and a failure to harness the power of the vita's exquisite hardware. More of a chore than a recreational experience. Shallow story, made worse by the glaring capabilities of greatness that could have been. Shame on Ubisoft for allowing some half-wit development team access to the franchise that I've come to love and expect quality from. Do NOT buy this game.… Expand
  16. McSim99
    Sep 22, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. PS Vita!
    -Открытый мир
    -Девушка
    -Разнообразные костюмы
    -Это история!
    -Есть Multiplayer
    -Русские     … Expand
  17. a_bad_one
    Sep 10, 2013
    7
    This game does look rather good, though the framerate can be an issue a times. The story is pretty dull, and not one you are likely to remember afterwards, but if you looking for some fast paced action, and don´t care much for the storyline Assassin's Creed III: Liberation could be your pick.
  18. OutATime
    Sep 10, 2013
    4
    This game has a boring story that is hidden away from you, poor voice acting, bad sound effects, bad visuals and performance (It barley runs over 18fps), bugs are some of the issues this game faces. These developers were so lazy that they didn't even include a sound effect for the whip, the only new weapon type in the game.

    I would be ok with all of this if it weren't for the tedious    This game has a boring story that is hidden away from you, poor voice acting, bad sound effects, bad visuals and performance (It barley runs over 18fps), bugs are some of the issues this game faces. These developers were so lazy that they didn't even include a sound effect for the whip, the only new weapon type in the game.

    I would be ok with all of this if it weren't for the tedious sound track, forced play as the lady persona missions and forced (And awful) puzzle mini games.

    The more I want to like this game the less I do. This game was a lazy attempt at bringing the franchise to Vita. I get the feeling that they were just trying to make a mobile engine so that they can port the game to iphone if it works out.    … Expand
  19. OttawaExile
    Sep 1, 2013
    8
    This is a beautiful, and fun Vita game. It dos not feel like a dumbed down version of Assassins Creed but rather another entry in the franchise. The climbing and exploring are tons of fun. Some people find the persona system gimmicky but I thought it added something fresh. I do find the fighting and cameras can be a little tricky at times and the story is somewhat weak but this feelsThis is a beautiful, and fun Vita game. It dos not feel like a dumbed down version of Assassins Creed but rather another entry in the franchise. The climbing and exploring are tons of fun. Some people find the persona system gimmicky but I thought it added something fresh. I do find the fighting and cameras can be a little tricky at times and the story is somewhat weak but this feels like an Assassin's Creed game. If you want a Vita game that feels like a console game this might be for you. If you don't love the console versions of the franchise this is not going to turn you around on it.… Expand
  20. PSVS
    Aug 10, 2013
    7
    My feelings for Assassin's Creed III: Liberation are mixed. While it truly is the successor to Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines (the previous portable Assassin's Creed), it doesn't quite take full advantage of the Vita. In Liberation, you play as Aveline de Grandpré, an Assassin who resides in New Orleans. Throughout the 8-9 hour campaign, you are given an in-depth look of the life of Aveline.My feelings for Assassin's Creed III: Liberation are mixed. While it truly is the successor to Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines (the previous portable Assassin's Creed), it doesn't quite take full advantage of the Vita. In Liberation, you play as Aveline de Grandpré, an Assassin who resides in New Orleans. Throughout the 8-9 hour campaign, you are given an in-depth look of the life of Aveline. While the plot is occasionally interesting, it will never have you sitting at the edge of your chair in excitement. Honestly, there is too little known about Aveline to really care about her fate. The gameplay on the other hand is great. Liberation successfully brings the full Assassin's Creed experience to the Vita at practically no cost. Practically. The frame rate will drop during certain sequences, and the enemy A.I.'s stupidity can take you out of the experience at times. Those things aside, everything works great. There is eagle vision, synchronization points, and a wide arsenal of weaponry that can be widely expanded. Liberation does introduce some new mechanics, some of which can be annoying. The new "Chain Kill" feature executes a slow-motion cinematic view of Aveline killing enemies, and all you have to do is watch. There is also a new "persona" system that allows Aveline to change into three different customizable outfits, all of which possess their own special ability (e.g. the Lady persona can charm her foes, and then assassinate them). The games main story will often force you to equip a certain persona for a mission. This was annoying and unnecessary. However, when completing side quests you have to the option to equip any persona you want. This added variety and was quite enjoyable at times. On top of everything else, there are several side mission to tackle and mini games to play. After unlocking the Assassin HQ, you are given the opportunity to buy and sell goods via ships. I would prefer if this included actual ship battle sequences like in Assassin's Creed 3 on the PS3, but you cant have everything. Visually, Liberation mostly disappoints. From blurry textures, to annoying shadows covering the faces of some characters, Liberation just doesn't look as good as good as it should. Overall, Liberation excels in the gameplay department, but falls a little flat due to a boring story and mediocre visuals.… Expand
  21. hartstyle
    Jul 18, 2013
    8
    Wowzer this is an incredible achievement for a handheld game. I have been a huge fan of the Assassins Creed series and I can safely say that this is a wonderful addition. However it does not go without it's faults and bugs.

    Pros...... + Long campaign + The visuals are beautiful and you really get a sense of scale especially when you synchronize from up above + The characters are well    Wowzer this is an incredible achievement for a handheld game. I have been a huge fan of the Assassins Creed series and I can safely say that this is a wonderful addition. However it does not go without it's faults and bugs.

    Pros......
    + Long campaign
    + The visuals are beautiful and you really get a sense of scale especially when you synchronize from up above
    + The characters are well detailed and the movements are very realistic
    + Sound design is good especially through the headphones
    + Large maps with plenty of side missions and collectables
    + Responsive/smooth controls
    + Feels like an AC game

    Cons......
    - Sparse intro/storyline
    - Annoying tilt control mini games that simply do not work well Infuriating actually
    - Pointless touch controls especially when in the canoe
    - Having to hold your Vita up to a bright light to reveal details and continue What if I am in the dark?

    Final comments:
    If you can get past these small annoyances then you will have a great AC experience

    8/10 Great    … Expand
  22. voiders
    Apr 26, 2013
    4
    I hate when a vita games dont use the native resolution. The graphics looks so horrible. That is not fair with the player, you watch youtube videos, get crazy to buy and then....
  23. GamersLikeABoss
    Apr 25, 2013
    10
    I totally do not understand the people rated this game under 7 8. This game was amazing! The gameplay was fun and easy to understand, with all the new weapons Aveline has compare to all the boys in the main games. Aveline was the first female character that you can control with in the AC series and carry her around whenever you go! Which made this game extra special. I love how you canI totally do not understand the people rated this game under 7 8. This game was amazing! The gameplay was fun and easy to understand, with all the new weapons Aveline has compare to all the boys in the main games. Aveline was the first female character that you can control with in the AC series and carry her around whenever you go! Which made this game extra special. I love how you can change persona and blend in with people. Different persona have different abilities. People complain how the graphics and sound are really bad, but I didn't find that as a problem for me to lower the rate. Okay...maybe the sound are not that great but the game is still on a PS Vita which leads me to the next point. Graphics are surprisingly good on a PS Vita. It's not a PS4 gamers, portable devices have a limit to it. Sadly, looking at Ubisoft's situation right now, they probably will not make another game about Aveline and her story....… Expand
  24. heime2003
    Apr 13, 2013
    3
    every aspects in this game is inferior to those in console version. heck it is not even good game in its own term. graphics are blurry gameplay is boring story is weak
    ubisoft wanted to make quick game cuz pressure from vota owners?
  25. Hypericum
    Apr 7, 2013
    6
    This feels less like a AC game, and more like an entire game of quicktime events. There is little to no actual skill required, simply run along the provided paths (which includes jumping from tree to tree), tap repeatedly for combat, then it's on to the next cutscene, rinse-repeat. There is little 'fun' in 'playing' this game, as you are guided so directly down the path to your nextThis feels less like a AC game, and more like an entire game of quicktime events. There is little to no actual skill required, simply run along the provided paths (which includes jumping from tree to tree), tap repeatedly for combat, then it's on to the next cutscene, rinse-repeat. There is little 'fun' in 'playing' this game, as you are guided so directly down the path to your next objective. Other AC games feel like an open world, but here there's little reason to waver from your objective, and doing so just gets you lost in the jungle.

    Thoroughly disappointing experience!    … Expand
  26. CameronRoberts
    Mar 29, 2013
    3
    My personal opinion on this game is very disappointing,i expected this to be amazing but no it isn't. The Graphics are very poor. The Environment is Very Poor there's just random duplicated characters wondering around doing nothing.the story is okay but not my type and last the performance isn't great and takes a while to get used to.
  27. Adretel
    Mar 7, 2013
    8
    hey its a great game not perfect but a great and smooth gameplay, good graphics and storyline, i dont understand why all the reviewers put low critics on goo games
  28. mosessaur
    Feb 28, 2013
    5
    Nice game, good start for AC on Vita.
    Graphics weren't as I expected. Story wasn't that fun. And I couldn't get much out of it. The persona idea was cool.
    I experienced slow downs many times which made the experience awful. I didn't like the protagonist Aveline. Multiplayer was just silly and waste of time. They allocated 5 or 4 trophies for multiplayer which was really so silly and    Nice game, good start for AC on Vita.
    Graphics weren't as I expected. Story wasn't that fun. And I couldn't get much out of it. The persona idea was cool.
    I experienced slow downs many times which made the experience awful. I didn't like the protagonist Aveline.
    Multiplayer was just silly and waste of time. They allocated 5 or 4 trophies for multiplayer which was really so silly and boring.
    I'm overall satisfied with the game but not excited or impressed. Worst int he series actually. Given that I didn't play Bloodlines to compare it with Liberation.    … Expand
  29. Gamer1988
    Jan 28, 2013
    7
    Firstly, I'm a huge fan of the AC series. For me though, this is the poorest and least enjoyable of all the AC's from the series. Graphically the game is good (but not amazing) but clearly due to hardware restraints within the Vita, it's just not as grand as the other games from a visual point of view (I'm not marking the game down for this). I found that the sound of the game was poor,Firstly, I'm a huge fan of the AC series. For me though, this is the poorest and least enjoyable of all the AC's from the series. Graphically the game is good (but not amazing) but clearly due to hardware restraints within the Vita, it's just not as grand as the other games from a visual point of view (I'm not marking the game down for this). I found that the sound of the game was poor, voices sound like they've been recorded in mono or something? The story is..well...ok. Just ok. Gameplay wise I found it average..sometimes engaging sometimes boring and repetitive. i just found everything really average! What really brings the game down for me is the total lack of polish...this game was rushed rushed rushed! So so so many bugs and glitches everywhere which really frustrated me. In the end, I found that I had to push myself to finish the main story, and I have no intention of ever playing it again. To summarise, an average game at best. A 7 from me.… Expand
  30. Annoymous1
    Jan 23, 2013
    5
    Problems, practically a lot. First you can't be Ezio or a assassin, just a stupid British guy that is nothing like a assassin. It even shown Ezio! The only good thing was a good graphics
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 71 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 43 out of 71
  3. Negative: 0 out of 71
  1. Games Master UK
    Dec 18, 2012
    72
    A match for its bigger cousins on the surface. But dig deep and liberation starts to unravel. [Jan 2013, p.80]
  2. Quarter to Three
    Dec 7, 2012
    80
    Even though the visuals suffer in their tininess, none of the basic Assassin's Creeding is compromised. This is a full-blown counterpart to Assassin's Creed 3, with its own setting, style, character, and location. Bravo, Ubisoft.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 5, 2012
    50
    It's the glitches and game-breaking annoyances that most let things down. [Christmas 2012, p.96]
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