Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

 Xbox One
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. MondoXbox
    Apr 21, 2015
    85
    A successful 2.5D reinterpretation of Assassin's Creed world, thanks to rewarding stealth mechanics and charismatic and artsy environments.
  2. 4P.de
    Apr 24, 2015
    80
    Call 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.
  3. Softpedia
    Apr 21, 2015
    80
    Shao 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.
  5. God is a Geek
    Apr 21, 2015
    80
    It 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.
  6. Pelit (Finland)
    Jun 14, 2015
    75
    A decidedly average stealth platformer. Mark of the Ninja did this way better. [June 2015]
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  7. Polygon
    May 5, 2015
    75
    It's also almost certainly my favorite stand-alone game from the series in years.

Awards & Rankings

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#49 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
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#97 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

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User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 120 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 120
  2. Mixed: 37 out of 120
  3. Negative: 36 out of 120
  1. Hobojo153
    Apr 21, 2015
    8
    I was surprised at how good Assassin's Creed works in 2.5D. I really enjoyed stealthing my way around guards and or silently taking them outI was surprised at how good Assassin's Creed works in 2.5D. I really enjoyed stealthing my way around guards and or silently taking them out one by one. It plays a lot like Mark of the Ninja, which I also liked, and all of the Assassin's Creed trademarks are here.… Full Review »
  2. Doxide
    Apr 21, 2015
    1
    Awesome setting and character design, completely wasted as a side scroller. For years we fans have begged Ubisoft to bring us some freshAwesome setting and character design, completely wasted as a side scroller. For years we fans have begged Ubisoft to bring us some fresh material. And time and time again they have spit in our eyes, churning out one derivative title after another set in some European setting with protagonists that all look alike.

    Finally we have a gorgeous new time period set in medieval China with a female assassin that looks incredible and unique from all the other male assassins. And instead of taking a risk, putting some serious time and money into this concept and creating a truly next gen AAA title, they decide to chicken out and squander all of this with a stupid side scroller.

    I cringe when I think of the huge missed opportunity. I don't know if it's because Ubisoft thinks that games set in places too "exotic" featuring protagonists who are minorities won't sell as well, or if they are simply unambitious. In any case, what we have here is a mediocre stealth side scroller that mimics but never surpasses other similar games. Skip this title and save your money.    … Full Review »
  3. dollymixtures
    Apr 22, 2015
    10
    Beautiful game with really inventive level design! Works well in 2.5D and thoroughly enjoyed sneaking about the levels, reminds me a lot ofBeautiful game with really inventive level design! Works well in 2.5D and thoroughly enjoyed sneaking about the levels, reminds me a lot of Mark of the Ninja - and thats no bad thing!… Full Review »
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