- Publisher: Ubisoft
- Release Date: Apr 21, 2015
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4
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Apr 21, 2015A successful 2.5D reinterpretation of Assassin's Creed world, thanks to rewarding stealth mechanics and charismatic and artsy environments.
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Apr 24, 2015Call me old-fashioned, but I liked the China Chronicles. A lot. Starting with the art design and its mechanical nods to the Prince of Persia series that started it all while keeping everything “Assassin”, this is a nice distraction from the big siblings. But the storytelling is way below average.
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Apr 21, 2015Shao Jun's story is interesting but the chance to see the Templar vs. Assassins conflict in a new historical setting is even better. Unfortunately, the emphasis on stealth and some of the tough stages in terms of enemy patterns and behavior force players into a trial and error approach.
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Apr 21, 2015It may lack the presentation and high production values of a typical Ubisoft blockbuster, but this is enough of a departure to offer something a little different, even for those who tired of the series long ago.
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Pelit (Finland)Jun 14, 2015A decidedly average stealth platformer. Mark of the Ninja did this way better. [June 2015]
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May 5, 2015It's also almost certainly my favorite stand-alone game from the series in years.
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Apr 20, 2015A little over halfway through the campaign, the gameplay starts to lose steam.
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May 1, 2015Assassin’s Creed Chronices: China is a nice change of pace for the series, and a great way to spend $10. I had a great time with the experience, and am on board for the next two whenever they release. If you like bite-sized stealth adventures like Mark of the Ninja, this is definitely one to check out.
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Apr 30, 2015Assassin’s Creed Chronicles China tries to kill the competition and has some fantastic graphics and gameplay. But we are not sure if we can call it a complete Assassin’s Creed game for a console. An iOS or Android version would've been a better choice.
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Apr 21, 2015From hiding in crowds to hush-hush neck stabs, the Assassin’s Creed formula fits so snugly that China feels like the series' starting point - but at four hours it might prove too short for some.
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Apr 21, 2015There are some truly fantastic ideas here, some super-smooth parkour, brain-tingling puzzle challenges and occasional flashes of brilliance when it's time to get down and dirty in combat. Some ideas haven't been explored as thoroughly as we'd have liked, and there are a few rough spots, though.
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Apr 21, 2015The concept is interesting and the setting fascinating, but the game can't offer anything more than the beautiful Mark of the Ninja.
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Apr 21, 2015Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China is an interesting spin-off with a competitive price toward its content. But it lacks also in terms of AI, story and control system, with highs and lows that keep it from being great.
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Apr 21, 2015Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China has the makings of a good 2D Prince of Persia re-awakening, but it lacks a lot of character both aesthetically and mechanically. Still, there's very little actually wrong with it if you're looking for another platformer to add to your pile.
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Apr 21, 2015Although the concept and the design are indeed interesting, Assassin's Creed Chronicles China doesn't succeed in offering a real challenge to the player. You'll traverse the levels in a sort of auto-pilot mode, and that's all due to level design and AI issues.
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Apr 30, 2015Looks good, but needs to play better.
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Apr 27, 2015It’s always somewhat tacky to compare products, but it’s warranted when so very much is borrowed. This game is a bit of a knockoff of the superior Mark of the Ninja.
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Apr 23, 2015Cramming many of Assassin’s Creed’s calling cards into ACC: China’s diminutive 2.5D frame, while amping up the importance of stealth, is impressive. But too much of the game is flat and uninspired. There’s the barest bones of a great game here. Let’s hope one of the sequels expands on that promise.
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Apr 21, 2015Far from being a masterpiece, Assassin's Creed Chronicles China suffers from a difficulty level that's way too low, and a heavy inspiration from Mark of the Ninja. Nonetheless, the game brings some fun along, and fans of the IP should most likely enjoy it.
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Apr 20, 2015Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China is by no means a poorly made game, it’s just an un-exciting one.
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May 27, 2015An enjoyable if obvious knock-off, then, and a refreshing new direction for a stagnant franchise, but hardly the kind of revolution that would worry the Templars.
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May 26, 2015Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China is sadly a bit of a let down. Gorgeous to look at, fiddly to control and a tad dull to experience, this is yet another AC iteration that falls flat. A bold idea, poorly executed.
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Apr 24, 2015Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China isn’t terrible in any particular way. It is, from top to bottom, entirely middle of the road standard at best and its main attraction is the cheap selling price for a few hours of side-scrolling action.
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Apr 23, 2015Assassins Creed Chronicles: China offers some solid building blocks for this spin-off series, including beautiful art and decent stealth gameplay. The poor combat and sad attempt at storytelling, however, both leave far too much to be desired.
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Apr 23, 2015Assassin's Creed Chronicles China offers a decent gaming experience, despite the rigidity of the animations. The game also offers a good replay value.
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Apr 23, 2015I don't fault Ubisoft for trying something different with its acclaimed Assassin's Creed franchise, and in some respects there's a lot to like. However when the game stumbles it does so in grand fashion, creating an infuriating experience that makes me want to throw my controller more than continue on my quest.
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Apr 21, 2015Eight games in as many years, and Ubisoft has finally perfected the art of making a highly skilled and super badass assassin feel totally, entirely boring.
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Apr 21, 2015Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China feels like an Assassin's Creed game without the sense of adventure and scope, and a Prince of Persia game without the cool platforming and exciting combat. That combination doesn't make for a bad game, with the brief campaign offering some entertainment, but it's difficult to get overly excited about.
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Apr 20, 2015Chronicles' passive pacing is a shame, because the pieces, combat notwithstanding, are mostly strong. Furthermore, the exquisite environments craft a setting that makes me eager to see the two upcoming sequels--Chronicles: India, and Chronicles: Russia--in action.
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May 4, 2015Picturesque Chinese scenery can’t hide the cheap playability. In short 2.5D Assassin's Creed for less than twelve bucks.
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Apr 27, 2015Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China doesn't feel like an outcast, but its tedious and bland gameplay make it the ugly duckling of the Assassin's Creed franchise. That's not to say that it's a bad or awful game; it's simply boring and forgettable, despite featuring decent mechanics and great presentation values.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 47 out of 120
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Mixed: 37 out of 120
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Negative: 36 out of 120
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