Assassin's Creed III Remastered

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6.8

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  1. CDizzness
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Excellent port of a good game. I played some AC3 back when it first released, but I never completed the game. I have always wished for a true console experience AC on the go and Ubisoft has finally delivered. Playing in handheld mode this game runs like magic. I get lost in the journey and forget I am playing on a mobile gaming device at times. Frame rates have been solid for me (as solidExcellent port of a good game. I played some AC3 back when it first released, but I never completed the game. I have always wished for a true console experience AC on the go and Ubisoft has finally delivered. Playing in handheld mode this game runs like magic. I get lost in the journey and forget I am playing on a mobile gaming device at times. Frame rates have been solid for me (as solid as you can expect an AC game to be). I literally cant believe how good this game looks and runs. Yes, the graphics are remastered as well, it's obvious lighting effects are better, character models are improved, along with environments (especially in cut-scenes). Of course the game does not look as good as the PS4 or Xbox One, but still it holds it's ground. If you are looking for the best mobile version of AC, this is it. This is the console experience on a handheld, man I love this generation. I highly reccomend this game to AC fans and to handheld players, I have not played in docked mode, but Im sure it will look just fine. I plan on picking up ACIV when it releases next month!(I have yet to play it for the first time!!!) Looking forward to all the AC goodness they give us on Switch. I give it a 10 because I believe the game deserves a Meta-user score of at least 8, considering the quality of the port. I would give the game itself an 8.… Expand
  2. BoomaTron23
    May 22, 2019
    7
    Assassin’s Creed 3 is still a solid game in the franchise and this remaster should’ve been better than the original but fails in certain areas like sound mixing when you enter areas of the map or loading in the main game. The game also has many new bugs that I did not encounter in the original, while it has those things against it the game still looks good for a PS3 and Xbox 360Assassin’s Creed 3 is still a solid game in the franchise and this remaster should’ve been better than the original but fails in certain areas like sound mixing when you enter areas of the map or loading in the main game. The game also has many new bugs that I did not encounter in the original, while it has those things against it the game still looks good for a PS3 and Xbox 360 “Remaster”. Overall a good game that is weighed down by a few bugs that shouldn’t hinder your experience.… Expand
  3. Nussi
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    The game's running smooth and looks great in TV and handheld mode - no performance issues so far.
    It's a great game, really nice and challenging story but after playing the Witcher 3 on the Switch i can't give 10 points. It was my first Assassin's Creed game and i don't regret the purchase.
  4. amacmovies
    Sep 14, 2019
    9
    As of the latest patch, this runs perfectly well and looks very nice, especially in handheld mode. I'm having a great time revisiting this game. Looks comparable to the original with some slight improvements. Amazing to play this huge game on a portable system. If you like the game and want a portable version, I can strongly recommend.
  5. DatBoi27
    Jul 20, 2019
    8
    This is NOT a remastered game, at least graphically. However, when playing in handheld, this is just not an issue at all and does not impact gameplay. I'm not sure why they didn't port Black Flag or 2 instead, but nevertheless this is definitely worth it if you haven't played the game before.
  6. JAG7
    Jun 11, 2021
    9
    This is a great game ...in fact phenomenal. It’s one of my favorites. There’s so many haters out there..shame on you. This game has an open world beautiful replicas of NY city and Boston in the 18 century , that is admirable to say the least. The story is well presented and the combat is endless and intense. True there are minor glitches and bla bla bla. It’s MInor compared to the epicThis is a great game ...in fact phenomenal. It’s one of my favorites. There’s so many haters out there..shame on you. This game has an open world beautiful replicas of NY city and Boston in the 18 century , that is admirable to say the least. The story is well presented and the combat is endless and intense. True there are minor glitches and bla bla bla. It’s MInor compared to the epic experience. Next time give some love to this phenomenal franchise. AC3 rules!… Expand
  7. ssneed
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    Dont know why so much negativity this looks great especially in handheld mode. These reviews are plain harsh and then we complain when they stop porting games. We sit here and give these nintendo side scroller 1987 graphic games a 9/10 I'm confused. This game has its problems like any other but does not deserve this low of a rating. Stop bashing great games before they discontinue and stopDont know why so much negativity this looks great especially in handheld mode. These reviews are plain harsh and then we complain when they stop porting games. We sit here and give these nintendo side scroller 1987 graphic games a 9/10 I'm confused. This game has its problems like any other but does not deserve this low of a rating. Stop bashing great games before they discontinue and stop pushing out physical copies. Saints row was just as gorgeous and not to mention the content you get with AC3. Better than super mario odyssey in my opinion… Expand
  8. Luckithroe
    May 23, 2019
    9
    You guys and your overblown expectations are without question is what will kill this system. This is an amazing port of a great game ON A HANDHELD!! I have had this game on almost every system, and no it doesn’t look best here but it looks great and plays well plus having it on the go makes this without question my favorite way to enjoy this fantastic title. Imagine how disheartened I wasYou guys and your overblown expectations are without question is what will kill this system. This is an amazing port of a great game ON A HANDHELD!! I have had this game on almost every system, and no it doesn’t look best here but it looks great and plays well plus having it on the go makes this without question my favorite way to enjoy this fantastic title. Imagine how disheartened I was to come online and see all the poor reviews (much like every other switch port recently). Do you guys really expect it to keep up with the big consoles? You are basically screaming to developers, “don’t even try open world games on the switch”. As a developer myself, it’s obvious love went into this port, and to be received this way, I can tell you, I would NEVER publish a triple A port on this platform as the user base is never satisfied. Better off sticking to 2D platformers and casual games.

    All that said, this is a great port (not without issues), and for something this engaging on the go, you won’t find better anywhere else. I suggest you enjoy it too because publishers are about done throwing games this vast at the system because they always go entirely un appreciated.    … Expand
  9. sanderdegrote
    May 23, 2019
    2
    This is a lazy port of a great game. There is nothing 'remastered about this port. It even runs worse than the wii u version. A real shame!
  10. genefish611
    May 22, 2019
    8
    this game is great, i know people think of the Nintendo switch as a 'port machine' but this is the way that you port games, i think that this game runs very well, haven't seen any issues yet, it sounds very good, from what ive seen the dialog and character movements line up well, and assassins creed 3 was one of my favorite games so now being able to replay it and liberation on both thethis game is great, i know people think of the Nintendo switch as a 'port machine' but this is the way that you port games, i think that this game runs very well, haven't seen any issues yet, it sounds very good, from what ive seen the dialog and character movements line up well, and assassins creed 3 was one of my favorite games so now being able to replay it and liberation on both the t.v and on the system is a great convenience and way to experience the game !… Expand
  11. Shymora
    May 25, 2019
    10
    Why all the negative reception !!!
    Why The game is on a handled It runs decently enough and I found it so fun This way we will never see any big games ported again , shame !
  12. J8bit
    May 26, 2019
    8
    I really don't get all the hate this game is getting. It runs just fine, and I haven't seen any glaring issues. I am not going to compare it to other platforms, as that seems irrelevant to me. I am enjoying the game, it's fun to play, has great music and graphics. Also, playing a game of this massive scope in the palm of your hands really is spectacular, and makes me hope we get more gamesI really don't get all the hate this game is getting. It runs just fine, and I haven't seen any glaring issues. I am not going to compare it to other platforms, as that seems irrelevant to me. I am enjoying the game, it's fun to play, has great music and graphics. Also, playing a game of this massive scope in the palm of your hands really is spectacular, and makes me hope we get more games like this on the Switch. If you enjoy adventure games with lots to explore, intriguing story, and is a joy to play...get it.… Expand
  13. zeke95
    May 21, 2019
    1
    Don't buy this so called remaster. there is literally NOTHING upgraded from the last generation version. Not only that, the framerate is all over the place, falling under the 30fps and in some cases it drops even harder. That port also has audio issues, which are very common in other ports from the same studio.

    I recommand you save some money and skip it. there are better ports    Don't buy this so called remaster. there is literally NOTHING upgraded from the last generation version. Not only that, the framerate is all over the place, falling under the 30fps and in some cases it drops even harder. That port also has audio issues, which are very common in other ports from the same studio.

    I recommand you save some money and skip it. there are better ports available on switch for the same price point.    … Expand
  14. BigBoss00074
    May 22, 2019
    0
    Rubbish! They called this "remastered", but for real this is original 2012 game.
  15. PPaul27
    May 22, 2019
    7
    Nice port for AC III ..but not perfect especially in big town with some frame rate issues (need a patch)..out of the city the framerate is pretty stable on solid 30fps: performance is not bad as ps3 but not at ps4 levels..graphics level instead is the same version of ps3/xbox 360 with few improvement and 1080p resolution in docked mode. AC Liberation run very well but remain an old psvitaNice port for AC III ..but not perfect especially in big town with some frame rate issues (need a patch)..out of the city the framerate is pretty stable on solid 30fps: performance is not bad as ps3 but not at ps4 levels..graphics level instead is the same version of ps3/xbox 360 with few improvement and 1080p resolution in docked mode. AC Liberation run very well but remain an old psvita game remastered. However, despite the flaws, is incredible to play an assassins creed of this level with a portable console… Expand
  16. HeyitsMauri
    May 25, 2019
    1
    horrible ''remastered'' version of the game this game runs absolutely horrible, steer clear from this ''port'' horrible game
  17. Ted_Tris
    Oct 3, 2020
    0
    Holy crap!!!
    This game is something awful. Combat system is bad. Is packed with opponents, of which 2 types are invincible. The enemies sees everything. All enemies are an entitas or as if they were communicating with each other on the radio. The tasks are tedious. Lots of cutscene and walking. Full of bugs.
    Shame. Not worth a penny.
    Really ubisoft crap.
  18. Valet90
    Oct 24, 2019
    3
    Не исправили то что было НЕОБХОДИМО исправить(боевку, диалоги, второстепенные миссии/задания и в особенности сюжет!) Испортили то что работало.
  19. Kakadu
    Apr 5, 2020
    7
    The game mostly runs rather smooth, but the experience is pulled down by a huge number of glitches that in part even affect the gameplay negatively. In addition to that the interactions don't connect very well, especially when the hair of a character hang into his neck in a cutscene, which looks weird. The AI is as stupid as possible. If you during a fight just stop moving it is possibleThe game mostly runs rather smooth, but the experience is pulled down by a huge number of glitches that in part even affect the gameplay negatively. In addition to that the interactions don't connect very well, especially when the hair of a character hang into his neck in a cutscene, which looks weird. The AI is as stupid as possible. If you during a fight just stop moving it is possible that all the enemies just stand around and look at you. At least the platforming is mostly fine but not demanding at all for being such a big part of the game. Better play a Mario game for that. You won't encounter most of the glitches that I encountered if you just stick to playing the story and ignore this rather big open world. Most of the things you can do there are just boring and don't pay of at all and the story and world don't connect at all. If you came for a game that makes this better play Breath of the Wild where climbing is far better or The Witcher 3 and if you came for the pretty good story you're better of playing the original, because that version runs better and looks better. This "remastered" version is a downgrade in performance shouldn't have been made. It's not bad but mediocre. That's why it 5/10 from me. You're better of not buying this.… Expand
  20. CupidSoldier
    Jun 26, 2019
    3
    Could have been an amazing game if it weren’t so glitchy. These make certain levels almost impossible, especially any that require you to ride a horse during time limited missions as the horse will find even small obstacles impossible to jump over and you will find yourself desynchronising purely due to the horse having a mental breakdown
  21. Artyrk855
    Apr 26, 2020
    0
    OH Gosh this is once of the worst switch ports low fps lags ...yea 14-27 fps
  22. Maarten95
    Nov 22, 2020
    6
    I liked the soundtrack a bit of the historic places and story. Playing it porteable was blast, but you have to pay on the graphical side. Desmond however is really and I mean really boring. It kinda ruined the finale for me. Overal its an average game.
  23. Lewonski
    Jun 7, 2019
    6
    eu achei uma boa oportunidade para que nunca zerou, mas o remastered no switch não esta bom pois não houve melhoria gráfica em relação aos ports da geração passada e o jogo trava muito no switch
  24. Baumkuchen
    Jul 21, 2019
    8
    Das spiel macht Spaß. Es ist echt schön aber die heutigen bugs nerven auf die dauer. Es sind nur kleine wie man steht im bodenaber es ist trotzdem nervig. Trotzdem ist es ein gutes spiel
  25. LucidSoul
    Oct 30, 2021
    7
    I wasn’t going to give this game a chance after all the bad reviews it got. However I been wanting to play this cause it looked like a really cool game (I’ve never played assassins Creed games before). Bought it on sale in the “eshop”. So the story starts off slow but really picks up later into the game. There are glaring issues like the objects and npc pop in and out in the distance andI wasn’t going to give this game a chance after all the bad reviews it got. However I been wanting to play this cause it looked like a really cool game (I’ve never played assassins Creed games before). Bought it on sale in the “eshop”. So the story starts off slow but really picks up later into the game. There are glaring issues like the objects and npc pop in and out in the distance and the movement mechanics are truly bad. However I was surprised at how good the graphics are on the Nintendo switch, fun gameplay, and good story. I only recommend it if you can find it on sale, it’s pretty good if you like open world games.… Expand
  26. Lionellzj
    Sep 13, 2019
    7
    Graphics abit muddy, controls abit clunky. But the gameplay is not that bad
  27. Hircinus
    Mar 10, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While I have played AC 3 before on PS3, this remastered version is the first I have to own for myself and really have some time with.
    The prologue to the main game where we follow Haytham Kenway as he traverses the ocean to Boston, hunting down some ancient treasure, is truly the best part of the game. The characters, voice acting, initial world-building and lore of this world is excellent as well as mysterious, making the final revelation that he is, in fact, a Templar so much more shocking and well done. Although Haytham is the "bad guy", he was truly a marvellous character to follow on his quest, and deep down I wished that he was more fleshed-out in this story.
    Later, we fast-forward to Connor as a child in his village. There still remains this charming and epic sense to such a vast world and seeing Charles Lee once more, now the villain he truly is, felt almost heartbreaking after watching him as the supposed protagonist.
    Once Connor grows up, however, things start to deteriorate fast. Perhaps a bit subjectively, I cannot stand the adult Connor's voice actor. It sounds and feels both unnatural and cold, which might have been a reflection of his difficulty in integrating with the colonials, however it really makes the overall experience less appealing. More and more characters are introduced that help or fight Connor, but for every interesting character there are two more that I want to know nothing of (and commonly, it's the latter that they choose to develop more, to my dismay).
    Technically speaking, I have honestly had less problems in this game than with AC Unity, but it does not excuse AC 3 from the many flaws that inhabit it. Horses are more often than not an annoyance, most missions or side quests (especially the latter) feel either empty, unclear or bland (or worse, all three) and the frame rate, although mostly constant, did see quite a few places where it wasn't so and even when stable could not compare to the PS4 (which is less of a criticism since I acknowledge that a Switch is not a PS4).
    With all this in mind, there are still many good parts to be found. For one, having a full AC experience on a handheld is certainly a first and one that I thoroughly enjoy, with almost no noticeable changes between handheld and TV mode (for me). Using many of the unique tools and skills in the game in a variety of scenarios led to hours of fun poking around in the bushes or around corners. And even certain synchronization points delivered a beautiful scenery that made full use of the environment. I personally recommend getting it either on sale or from a friend, since it isn't worth a full price nowadays, but it remains a solid 7/10; a game that everyone should at least give a try.

    Also, there was AC Liberation bundled with it. I'm not even going to try to unpack that game here, but just know that Ubisoft absolutely ruined the first AC game with a female main character. I'd rate that separately at 4/10; not unplayable but it's really not worth your time.    … Expand
  28. DavidPA17
    Sep 3, 2020
    8
    Es un juego bueno, no me ha dado ningún fallo en la Nintendo Switch, pero se me está haciendo largo y creo que eso no es bueno
  29. JLWeckler
    Feb 11, 2021
    0
    Unplayable. Controls DO NOT match actual game play controls. It's a wonder it was $15 at walmart.
  30. MMPP99
    Dec 25, 2022
    6
    Okay. There is nothing too much to say about this game, it's basically a ctrl+c and ctrl+v from the Xbox 360 and PS3. I would say maybe the liberation was better, but it was still an okay game to play it and the graphics wasn't the big deal.
    Recommend? Maybe
    Rating: 6.4 out of 10
  31. 987benben
    Apr 12, 2022
    8
    I had lots of fun playing this. Of course that was back then when I had low standards for graphics, but still. I didn't play Liberation, though. The naval combat was fun, and the historical background was impressive. The ending was absolutely abysmal, sadly. The DLC was better than the main game, with an interesting plot and alternate time line. The new mechanics of fighting with spiritsI had lots of fun playing this. Of course that was back then when I had low standards for graphics, but still. I didn't play Liberation, though. The naval combat was fun, and the historical background was impressive. The ending was absolutely abysmal, sadly. The DLC was better than the main game, with an interesting plot and alternate time line. The new mechanics of fighting with spirits were great, although I wish that the levels to get the spirit powers were not so weird and unplayable.… Expand
  32. philsom
    Jun 15, 2023
    6
    6.5 overall good game and DLC and got it on sale but it runs pretty badly and the graphics are decent didnt change much from the original and are still outdated on the remaster. I think the switch could handle it better and if I knew the port wasnt very good i would have gotten it for PC despite lack of portability.

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. Nintenderos
    Sep 7, 2019
    65
    If you have been a fan of the Assassin's Creed saga for a long time, you will surely have fun playing Assassin's Creed III Remastered and seeing the improvements that have been implemented. If you are not, the beginning of this adventure will not seem enjoyable, but I would say that it is worth it.
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  2. Cubed3
    Jul 8, 2019
    50
    Assassin's Creed III gave you the chance to enjoy some simple yet fun Assassin's Creed action, in a vast, Colonial-era Boston - and now you can carry all that on your backpack. It wasn't perfect, sure, but the same can be said for the rest of the earlier entries as well. The real disappointment here comes from its new, remastered iteration, which doesn't really upgrade things as much as it should - at least when it comes to the Switch, which is the worst of the available versions.
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  3. God is a Geek
    Jul 1, 2019
    60
    This is definitely a version to avoid unless you absolutely need portable play over everything. The cutbacks across the board are more than what I saw in Dark Souls Remastered on Switch and it has worse audio issues and glitches. The fact remains that Assassin’s Creed III itself hasn’t aged brilliantly compared to other games in the franchise like Black Flag that was on the Wii U and would’ve been a better game to play on the go with a Switch port.
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