Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection

 Xbox One
Metascore
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
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  1. COGconnected
    Nov 28, 2016
    73
    This is a collection made for truly diehard Ezio fans and the uninitiated.
  2. Gamers' Temple
    Jan 2, 2017
    70
    Overall, this collection is recommended more for those who missed these games the first time around. Keep in mind, though, that you'll be playing the games more for the story than the gameplay. It's hard to put up with some of the frustrations of the controls and the limitations of the game worlds when things have come so far in the series since these games were first released. If you've played them all before, there's not a compelling reason to return unless you're an Assassin's Creed completist or the series is among your absolute favorites.
  3. We Got This Covered
    Nov 29, 2016
    70
    Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection is a great introduction to Ubisoft's popular franchise, but for those already familiar with the series, the lacklustre remaster treatment given here makes it hard to recommend.
  5. ZTGD
    Nov 22, 2016
    70
    The Ezio Collection is a solid package of three incredibly well-designed games. Probably the best set to remaster for the new generation, but the port is not the best, and if you already beat them all, this is more a trip down memory lane than anything else.
  6. IGN
    Nov 22, 2016
    60
    Ezio’s trilogy helped build Assassin’s Creed into the giant franchise it is today thanks to its fantastic storytelling, amazing characters, and gorgeous world building. And while all of that is still here in The Ezio Collection, the lack of meaningful improvements and any sort of substantial bonus content make it a tough compilation to recommend.
  7. Gaming Age
    Jan 11, 2017
    50
    The best way to enjoy this collection is with low expectations. Expect to play the originals, just a little prettier. I say this because, even with the updated textures and character models.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 95 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 95
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 95
  3. Negative: 14 out of 95
  1. McGillotine
    Nov 21, 2016
    7
    Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection is certainly one of those remasters meant entirely for people new to series and why i would say that itAssassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection is certainly one of those remasters meant entirely for people new to series and why i would say that it is a nice pick-up for fan's of the series, the lack of any fundamental changes to the appearance of the game as well as general game-play make this release completely skip-able for those who are somewhat mildly interested in purchasing the game. In this review i will be addressing each of the ports in terms of how they preform as both an updated release and as a game itself

    Now Assassin's Creed 2, despite behind held high as the magnum opus of the series, serves ultimately as the biggest downgrade and disappointment within the collection and while the general run of both frames and graphics are consistent, the lighting overall in the game makes most characters look uglier then they did 7 years ago when the game first launched making most characters feel vacant and in some instantiates with their highlighted beady eyes unintentionally horrifying. General game-play runs just as well as it did 7 years ago as well and while future entries such as syndicate and black flag put the parkour elements to shame with poor detection leading to your ultimate demise from fall damage it was ultimately expected to be unchanged whether it be a lack of time on the developers part to resolve some of these issues or laziness i cannot say, but i can guarantee that the bugs are less consistent then those within Skyrim: Special edition. The story overall still holds up quite nicely and even after all this time and seems to miss very few beats with me, with characters still charismatic as ever leading to delightful conversations, and although Desmond plot sort of just dies after AC3 it was nice playing as him again and meeting back up with Rebecca, Shaun and Lucy.

    Assassins Creed Brotherhood while notorious for feeling more like an Assassins Creed 2.5 rather than a full game release also holds up quite well. While i haven't played much what i can say so far is that it runs much smoother than it's predecessor and although it isn't graphically stunning by any means it doesn't suffer from the lighting catastrophe in AC2 as much. Again the story in this game is still quite enjoyable picking straight up from the events of the last games final mission and resolving quite few plot threads left lose by the games predecessor.

    Assassin's Creed: Revelations holds a special place in hell for me as being one of those few games i was insanely hyped about back in 2011 and had to chain myself down to complete at the end of 2012 and where it by no means sucks at the same level in terms of storytelling as AC3 it is quite possibly one of the most undesirable of stories i've ever gone back and played. Now graphically and game play wise Constantinople or modern day Turkey looks great, except suffers from one key flaw, in which it the most bland setting yet with darker shades making each part of the city unnecessarily gloomy and dark when they don't need to be. Altair, Desmond and Ezio's stories lead to interesting end's by the end of the game but the path getting there is tiresome and where few have managed to appreciate the game for what it is, 5 years haven't changed my opinion. P.S. just watch the insanely good trailer reveled at E3 2011 and leave that as you only memory of revelations

    Overall the 3 game package is quite a nice deal for newcomers of the series and delivers atleast 2 interesting stories which will continue to stick with you long after completion    … Full Review »
  2. Ric0202
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    Ezio is back!! in XBOX ONE, WITH 3 AWESOME GAMES.
    These games are a good choice to buy if you didn't play these games before. I know this    Ezio is back!! in XBOX ONE, WITH 3 AWESOME GAMES.
    These games are a good choice to buy if you didn't play these games before. I know this remaster isn't that good, but i'm sure that new players, WILL LOVE IT.
    Finally, as an old AC player I have played these before, I know the plot, everything about these games but WHO CARES? Good game, 10/10, Buy it. It deserves all your money.
    Also do you know that you can get TRIPLE ACHIEVEMENTS?    … Full Review »
  3. ApsidalFanatic
    Dec 17, 2016
    10
    I was an am an Assassins Creed fan. My fav game by far is revelations, although I like ACB and ACII as well very much.
    I truly do not    I was an am an Assassins Creed fan. My fav game by far is revelations, although I like ACB and ACII as well very much.
    I truly do not understand the mixed reviews. I am on a curved HDR 4K Samsung TV and XONE S 2TB. Revelations graphics are stunning, they really worked on them. I did not try ACII or ACB yet but we simply cannot expect wonder from a remaster of 3(!) games for this price.
    I recommend this remaster for everybody.    … Full Review »
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