Assassin's Creed Unity

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  1. alex007
    Aug 25, 2015
    7
    The bungled launch of "Assassin's Creed: Unity" was a rather unfortunate event for Ubi Soft. The first entry in the series exclusively made for next-gen consoles was filled with plenty of bugs and featured a poor framerate on Day One. The game was simply not finished and had to be fixed with a major sized update (6 gigs) several months later. On top of the embarrassingly bad technicalThe bungled launch of "Assassin's Creed: Unity" was a rather unfortunate event for Ubi Soft. The first entry in the series exclusively made for next-gen consoles was filled with plenty of bugs and featured a poor framerate on Day One. The game was simply not finished and had to be fixed with a major sized update (6 gigs) several months later. On top of the embarrassingly bad technical issues, "Unity" was also bit of a mess when it came to the map itself which was cluttered with the usual missions seen in previous AC games. After the great and glorious pirate-themed "Black Flag", this is a sequel that pales in comparison due to its restraint and more modest mission design. Yes, "Unity" can be seen as a throwback to the first two games in the series, but it also lacks a great story and well...great gameplay. The new cooperative missions (which there are plenty of) are suppose to be played out with strategy and stealth, but they usually end up as hack 'n slash affairs if you are playing with strangers. There are plenty of beautiful sights to see in "Unity" and the gameplay is decently entertaining, but it doesn't evolve the series in any major way. The game's clunky movement controls and frustrating "trial and error" missions will probably cause some player to quit early. But if you're a die-hard AC fan, you'll most likely do explore everything the game has to offer. Just don't expect a masterpiece. 7.2 out of 10.… Expand
  2. Storm1672
    Feb 12, 2015
    7
    This game surely must be seen by someone who wants to see the evolution of the seires and a true sequel, but there is no way that it won't disappoint with many of its choices. It is recommended to the fans of the series or even to the people who want to exhibit the potential of their consoles. As for the rest, just be warned, because there is some heavy stuff that is wrong or omitted.This game surely must be seen by someone who wants to see the evolution of the seires and a true sequel, but there is no way that it won't disappoint with many of its choices. It is recommended to the fans of the series or even to the people who want to exhibit the potential of their consoles. As for the rest, just be warned, because there is some heavy stuff that is wrong or omitted.

    As much as it will impress you at one point, it will surely disappoint you in others. Since Ubi has done it again, you might as well be patient and wait for the next (surely improve) installment to feel assassin again. Or wait for Rogue on the PC next month. Surely a better game, though not as much going forward as Unity.    … Expand
  3. azgoodaz
    Aug 16, 2016
    7
    Assassin’s Creed Unity where to start?

    Assassin’s Creed is a game that “I like,” I don’t love it (like a fanboy that buys each game on day one) or hate it (for how long the series is). But I like Assassin’s Creed for how in-depth the story is for both the Assassin and the character inside the Animus. One thing that I love the most about the Assassin’s Creed games is the places/city’s    Assassin’s Creed Unity where to start?

    Assassin’s Creed is a game that “I like,” I don’t love it (like a fanboy that buys each game on day one) or hate it (for how long the series is). But I like Assassin’s Creed for how in-depth the story is for both the Assassin and the character inside the Animus. One thing that I love the most about the Assassin’s Creed games is the places/city’s the game puts you in. But Unity took a different approach and I think they didn’t put enough ‘love’ into the game.

    First off lets state the obvious, the performance. The performance of this game is all over reviews, but what’s so horrible about it and why are people giving it low scores? Me personally… I wouldn’t call it horrible. It is very playable, but there are hiccups and glitches. When running around, climbing, walking through huge crowds, etc, there will be small frame rate drops. By just watching, you can tell the frame rate takes a total on the game. I think Ubisoft pushed this game way too hard, way too early and way too fast with current-gen consoles (Xbox One and PS4).

    Gameplay, missions, cutscenes and in-game money. Gameplay, it’s very weird honestly. When you move in a direction where you want to go while climbing, the character sometimes doesn’t go in that direction. For example, when you try to go inside a window, he jumps on the other side of the window, or he just jumps on top of the window… its just filled with small bugs. Just to throw this in here, ‘sometimes’ there are also audio cut outs when wandering through the city and there is also swimming in this game for those wondering, mostly for those that think you might die in the water, but you won’t die. Missions are widespread throughout the city, they give take advantage of using the whole map. There are 12 Sequences and in each sequence it has around 3–4 missions (maybe more or less). Cut-scenes are amazing like with every Assassin’s Creed game, but it does have a few bugs, like sometimes the characters hair, and outfit accessories just randomly flys and jumps in the air (you can probably find videos about this). Another cut-scene bug is when the AI randomly spawns in the cut-scene. In-game money is hard to come by actually. Money can’t be earned when completing missions… which is really weird. When you upgrade all your skills, and empty your characters ammo/bombs/arrows you will need around 2,500 credits in order to get restocked. Only way to make money is during side missions.

    Where is the Animus by Abstergo? The Animus is nowhere to be found in this game. There are really only two Animus related content in this game. One is small (2–3) cut-scenes with an Animus women employee letting you about a certain mission or telling you little background information on what the Animus is (very weird for new players if they are getting into the Assassin Creed titles with this one as their first). The second Animus related content is when a rift opens in your game, you have to find it and jump through it, then you get put in a different time period, you run around until you find the portal, climb some more, jump in the portal and then your back in the Unity storyline (very weird). Was I the only one that liked the whole in-real life thing they did where you can wander around the Abstergo company like in Assassin’s Creed 2 and Black Flag?

    For the $7.06 (digital code price) that I paid for this game based on its standard ~ $19.99 price (as of 3/16/16), the game was enjoyable but the performance didn’t stop me from playing the game. The storyline was somewhat there (but there could have been more added), background information about the Animus is completely gone, gameplay/missions are fairly long/in-depth and performance is buggy/glitchy but it’s still playable.    … Expand
  4. Umbrella-17
    Nov 17, 2014
    7
    AC unity Is a Great game to me it remind me of the best .... the second one i see a lot of Ezio in Arno. The timeline was chosen with perfection. The French Revolution is perfect. The Graphics are Amazing Next Gen is finally here. But sadly Ubisoft manage to release a broken game with glitch and control problem. And the Worst the Horrible Frame rate not matter what hardwares you areAC unity Is a Great game to me it remind me of the best .... the second one i see a lot of Ezio in Arno. The timeline was chosen with perfection. The French Revolution is perfect. The Graphics are Amazing Next Gen is finally here. But sadly Ubisoft manage to release a broken game with glitch and control problem. And the Worst the Horrible Frame rate not matter what hardwares you are using . The game can barely handle 30 fps. This is what make me sad Because we got here a GOTY potential game wasted to hit the Christmas sale. I would have give a 9 if it was not for the FPS and GLITCH. Still an Awesome assassin's creed game if you are fan than wait for the game to be patched. And GO. Because without its problem it is worth the price.… Expand
  5. memus
    Oct 30, 2021
    7
    The most beautiful and historical AC game so far. But still glitchy in 2021 (played it on Series X).

    Pros: * The game looks great. Arno is handsome. * Paris really came alive. Crowds add to the vibe. And historical period and references make it an interesting place to be in. * Arno is a good protagonist (not a charismatic type like Ezio, more a silent type like Gordon Freeman). Also,    The most beautiful and historical AC game so far. But still glitchy in 2021 (played it on Series X).

    Pros:
    * The game looks great. Arno is handsome.
    * Paris really came alive. Crowds add to the vibe. And historical period and references make it an interesting place to be in.
    * Arno is a good protagonist (not a charismatic type like Ezio, more a silent type like Gordon Freeman). Also, Bellec steals a lot of the spotlight.
    * I did enjoy the murder mystery side missions. They're not complex, but make feel the city more lived in (if you allow me to say it like this :)
    * Getting 100% achievements is possible without entering a world of pain (it's not that fun and mostly repetitive though)
    * Assassination missions make a come back from AC1, and they're good. Not Hitman level good, but AC level good. The core mechanics never were a strong part of the series.

    Cons:
    * The game is still glitchy, even 7 years after the release. Don't get me wrong, it's totally playable. Just the immersion breaks regularly. Also, Quick Resume doesn't work in this game. It tries to reconnect to Ubisoft servers and then freezes.
    * In general, the game lack a lot of polish. E.g. character animation are very slow, so I was dropping two smoke bombs instead of one all the time. The characters in crowds spawn sporadically, teleport and change appearance all the time. And this list goes on and on.
    * Free-running feels great for the first hour. But then you realize that entering window and avoiding objects along your route is painful. Every time I was detected due to controls, not my mistakes or lack of tactics. That doesn't motivate you to plat this game like a stealth game.
    * Nostradamus puzzles are a missed opportunity. Like the third of them is great, the other third lazy, and the last third just awful.
    * In general, most of the side missions and coop missions are not that interesting. I think, starting with the next game, I'll stop to aim for 100% completion.    … Expand
  6. Stolben
    Nov 12, 2014
    7
    Why you cry malittlboyzzz??
    You buy cod each year, you buy ac each year ( somebody dont buy but rip) - so what do you want?
    GTAv was made 5 years.. This game - maybe 1,5-2 by different studios( ubisoft holding). What do you want Michael?:)) My friend just bought it and shared for my ps4 account, i played 20 minutes, but i will never come back...the reason isnt in low fps or bags, i    Why you cry malittlboyzzz??
    You buy cod each year, you buy ac each year ( somebody dont buy but rip) - so what do you want?
    GTAv was made 5 years.. This game - maybe 1,5-2 by different studios( ubisoft holding). What do you want Michael?:))

    My friend just bought it and shared for my ps4 account, i played 20 minutes, but i will never come back...the reason isnt in low fps or bags, i guess first patch will solve this problems. For me this game is wasting time because after brotherhood and maybe revelations this games become the same. Why you buy this each year? Stop and they will stop too...i guess )

    As for me ( i live in Russia) when the game in psn or xboxlive cost 3200 rubles ( now its about 84 dollars) you should be careful and buy only that staff that is proved by market,by critics and ( maybe) gamers.

    Gtav remast, dragon age and fcry4... Thats my choice for november and 250 bucks    … Expand
  7. LUFCXI
    Nov 12, 2014
    7
    Gorgeous game - Only back from Paris since Monday so the City does hold a special place in my heart. Sadly the picturesque City is about the only thing allowing it to cling onto a 7/10 for me though. Mechanics are good but the frame rate drops with people walking into each other and through walls is not what I want in a next gen game. The streets are densely populated with people and whenGorgeous game - Only back from Paris since Monday so the City does hold a special place in my heart. Sadly the picturesque City is about the only thing allowing it to cling onto a 7/10 for me though. Mechanics are good but the frame rate drops with people walking into each other and through walls is not what I want in a next gen game. The streets are densely populated with people and when looking down from on high you can see AI going about their day but sadly this counts for nothing because of the issues I mentioned above. It also tripped out on me just after the jail scene(in the prologue) and I had to restart the game.

    I'm really starting fear for Ubisoft Montreal. This is just not good enough    … Expand
  8. noscoperaiders
    Nov 24, 2014
    7
    Unity does so its the next gen assassins creed with fresh new platform, new level of customization, beautifully populated environments. However it's seems to have left a lot from last gen ac games. Stealth is more pointless with the absent of hiding in bushes, whistle to attract guards and instant assassinate guards when they are aware. And while combat is less repedative now, the absentUnity does so its the next gen assassins creed with fresh new platform, new level of customization, beautifully populated environments. However it's seems to have left a lot from last gen ac games. Stealth is more pointless with the absent of hiding in bushes, whistle to attract guards and instant assassinate guards when they are aware. And while combat is less repedative now, the absent feature of human shields make enemies with guns gods. And things like sailing are gone as well but that's a mixed feature so that's up to you. The love story between Arno and Eileen's mixes up the usual assassins versus Templar story but the present day sections just prove to be more pointless and unwanted with every entry. What will keep you playing is the missions and coop. They really improved from the mission design of black flag and coop is a blast a you get to watch yourself and others be badasses. It's feels like and action movie playing coop. What will probably turn you off about unity however is how buggy the game feels. Within my 7 hours in game I encountered plenty of lag, glitches animations, unresponsive character, and game crashes. It's surprising to with the downgrade to 900p and 30fps as well as the biggest collection of trailers I've ever seen, I'm surprise it's not smoother. However while this does put a hole in the road, it doesn't mean the roads shut down. It plays like assassins creed and with new feels and animations, it feels like a more unique entry. Still this is a big step back from last years black flag in my opinion as it doesn't bring to much to the table to make itself THE NEXT AC but more of The next-gen ac. Assassins creed unity gets a 7.5 in my opinion as it does give you what you expect but not much more than you might of hoped.… Expand
  9. Tom360
    Nov 14, 2014
    7
    Here is the problem with AC:UNITY: They really tried to make the most ambitious entry in the series, but in doing so overlooked MANY problems at even the most basic level.

    This game has every possible feature you could ask for. A big, brilliant looking map, online cooperative play, competitive multiplayer, customizable character. They shot extremely high, and did so admirably. The game    Here is the problem with AC:UNITY: They really tried to make the most ambitious entry in the series, but in doing so overlooked MANY problems at even the most basic level.

    This game has every possible feature you could ask for. A big, brilliant looking map, online cooperative play, competitive multiplayer, customizable character. They shot extremely high, and did so admirably. The game fails though, because at the games' core there are huge issues and bugs (at least at launch). The PC falls through the map, which I have had happen in previous AC's, character models are unfinished with textures popping in and the frame rate is shamefully low. To release the game like this is to say, "we'll take our paycheck, and worry about fixing it later." I have a huge issue with this. It's essentially an unfinished product.

    The bain of my existence: MICROTRANSACTIONS!!!!! When I pay my hard earned $$ for a game I don't want to be nickel-and-dimed throughout the experience. The fact they included this makes me hesitant to buy from them in the future. UBISOFT IS JOINING THE DARK SIDE (LIKE EA).

    All in all there is a beautiful game to be enjoyed if you can look past it's major set-backs. (HOPEFULLY) I will be changing this review as patches fix the game's issues. For now 5/10!!!

    Ubisoft is capable of so much better.    … Expand
  10. crazycheeseful
    Feb 25, 2015
    7
    It doesn't feel like the same as other Assassin's Creed games. Its story felt short and dull. Its graphics are okay but there are some glitches showing up. The gameplay seems boring. All you have to do in this game is to assassinate Templars one by one. You run away and keep on doing parkours. You stay in only one city which is Paris, you can't leave this place. It's a good thing I boughtIt doesn't feel like the same as other Assassin's Creed games. Its story felt short and dull. Its graphics are okay but there are some glitches showing up. The gameplay seems boring. All you have to do in this game is to assassinate Templars one by one. You run away and keep on doing parkours. You stay in only one city which is Paris, you can't leave this place. It's a good thing I bought this game half of price. Playing Assassin's Creed Rogue is so much better than Assassin's Creed Unity.… Expand
  11. Ragoos
    Nov 18, 2014
    7
    As a big AC fan i was very excited at what new prospects this game was going to give to the franchise. What new features it will refine and add to the gameplay. What next revelation they were going to add in the story that will make me just dumbfounded for a few hours. Only after those credits rolled in did i realize how much this game was missing so many elements that could have made itAs a big AC fan i was very excited at what new prospects this game was going to give to the franchise. What new features it will refine and add to the gameplay. What next revelation they were going to add in the story that will make me just dumbfounded for a few hours. Only after those credits rolled in did i realize how much this game was missing so many elements that could have made it better. Now this game is definitely fun if you enjoy open world free roaming games with tight combat and fluid animations but unfortunately this game marred with a plethora of bugs and glitches. Another thing to note is that the actual advancement to the overarching story outside of the animus is minimal, barely any story is given whatsoever and these mysterious new characters introduced are never expanded upon. Now i maybe in the minority here but i do enjoy the stories in the modern setting and was really excited on seeing how much has happened since Black Flag but unfortunately it was never delivered, it might as well have never been there as the context given to you for why you are in the animus is so minimal you really wouldn't care. As for the story of Arno. It is average at best and very predictable.
    Truthfully if this game didn't have solid gameplay, amazing multiplayer,beautiful graphics and very well done in game score, this game would just be average for at best.    … Expand
  12. LionIsPretender
    Nov 12, 2014
    7
    I like this game has beautiful graphics and a good way to combat ... the usual ... The story has a good beginning, but it gets boring plot.
    The cooperative is incredible! But it is not a game of new generation. Possibly the worst of all AC, just a rehash more.
    And the errors that users are suffering AC Unity is very tiring.
    Acceptable 6/10.
  13. wlee1392
    Nov 12, 2014
    7
    I'm going go out on a limb here and say that most complaining about technical issues are either trolling or didn't update the day one patch as I have had 0 technical problems. As for the game itself they finally got rid of the naval exploration which nearly killed the franchise for me. They seemingly have gone back to the AC roots and gone back to a more AC2 approach to the game. TheI'm going go out on a limb here and say that most complaining about technical issues are either trolling or didn't update the day one patch as I have had 0 technical problems. As for the game itself they finally got rid of the naval exploration which nearly killed the franchise for me. They seemingly have gone back to the AC roots and gone back to a more AC2 approach to the game. The controls are still pretty clunky making wall traversal, climbing, and jumping rather annoying at times. The healthy no longer regenerates giving the game an added difficulty, however not that much. Streaks are done away with and replaced with the "perfect parry" which adds a little bit more difficulty. ACU has interesting micro-stories in their side missions that add to the development of the true star here, Paris itself. Paris is magnificent, and truly the star of the show. The game is rather decent and my fav AC behind AC2.… Expand
  14. cgluch
    Nov 13, 2014
    7
    I haven't really played an Assassin's Creed game since AC2, but I figured I'd try this out. Granted, there are some bugs, but I'm not sure why everyone is destroying this game. Does it have any huge advancements that wow me? Not especially. Are there plenty of bugs that need to be worked out? Sure. Should Ubisoft have delayed launch to make sure the game was ready? Probably. ButI haven't really played an Assassin's Creed game since AC2, but I figured I'd try this out. Granted, there are some bugs, but I'm not sure why everyone is destroying this game. Does it have any huge advancements that wow me? Not especially. Are there plenty of bugs that need to be worked out? Sure. Should Ubisoft have delayed launch to make sure the game was ready? Probably. But it's an Assassin's Creed game that added some fun customization, slightly improved parkour-esque freerunning, and co-op story missions (granted, those have the most bugs to work out). I feel like Ubisoft has seen the public's response and will be doing their hardest to work out the kinks in the coming days. If they don't, I'll revise my review, but as of now I'm pleasantly surprised at how fun Assassin's Creed games are and a little sad I haven't kept up with the series.… Expand
  15. AvRock76
    Nov 19, 2014
    7
    An enjoyable game despite it's flaws. The setting is great. They've created a large version of Paris during the French Revolution, which is fun to explore. The missions can be challenging but not extremely difficult. On the downside, game load times are long and the game has frozen on me a few times. I also don't like the micro-transaction options that are offered. If I spend $60 on aAn enjoyable game despite it's flaws. The setting is great. They've created a large version of Paris during the French Revolution, which is fun to explore. The missions can be challenging but not extremely difficult. On the downside, game load times are long and the game has frozen on me a few times. I also don't like the micro-transaction options that are offered. If I spend $60 on a game, I don't want to be enticed to dish out extra $ to boost my character.… Expand
  16. tomenigma
    Mar 25, 2015
    7
    I am big fan of AC franchise. I thought Unity was underrated where in fact it just gorgeous game with fine mechanics. Naval missions are the ones I missed from Black Flag IV and some of glitches are in the way (not too much as when this game was released.
    I see Unity as a great start into new 2-3 AC games. I agree with other users that story is bit shallow, almost child friendly (if you    I am big fan of AC franchise. I thought Unity was underrated where in fact it just gorgeous game with fine mechanics. Naval missions are the ones I missed from Black Flag IV and some of glitches are in the way (not too much as when this game was released.
    I see Unity as a great start into new 2-3 AC games. I agree with other users that story is bit shallow, almost child friendly (if you take away the fact that combat is very graphic and intense).
    I still come back to this game after finishing it few months ago to replay missions. I recommend it to AC fans.    … Expand
  17. a1r2a3a
    May 27, 2015
    7
    A mi parecer, en este foro hay muchas opiniones encontradas acerca de este juego, en lo personal no lo he podido jugar mucho porque trabajo en las mañanas y voy a la universidad en la tarde, por lo que los unicos momentos cuando lo puedo jugar son en los fines de semana y a veces no me llama la atencion continuar jugandolo porque la historia no se me hace buena, no me a atrapado con laA mi parecer, en este foro hay muchas opiniones encontradas acerca de este juego, en lo personal no lo he podido jugar mucho porque trabajo en las mañanas y voy a la universidad en la tarde, por lo que los unicos momentos cuando lo puedo jugar son en los fines de semana y a veces no me llama la atencion continuar jugandolo porque la historia no se me hace buena, no me a atrapado con la mistica de los asesinos como lo han hecho en juegos anteriores de la saga. En la cuestion tecnica creo que el juego ha mejorado, con esto me refiero a los graficos y a la velocidad de procesamiento con la cual el personaje interactua con su entorno.

    Las batallas en el modo historia se me hacen muuuy repetitivas y falsas, ya que en ocasiones la espada o el arma que este utilizando pasa lejos del cuerpo del rival y aun asi logro asestar un golpe mortal, tambien parecen como si fueran una coreografia, los movimientos son predicibles poco realistas.

    Le pongo un 7 porque le tengo mucho gusto a las versiones anteriores del juego, pero si la calificacion fuera exclusivamente para este titulo, sin dudarlo sería menor.

    Saludos a todas las personas de habla hispana que utilizamos esta pagina como referencia antes de adquirir un juego. n.n    … Expand
  18. Asdmaster
    Jun 4, 2015
    7
    I have mixed feelings about this game.
    I've played every AC game, enjoyed the story and sometimes being literally nailed to my chair playing.
    I think that the biggest problem of this game is that lacks of "special". I mean... Compared to the preceding game, Black Flag, the first thing that crossed my mind was: "oh. ok. it feels so normal.." The main character is nice, but nothing    I have mixed feelings about this game.
    I've played every AC game, enjoyed the story and sometimes being literally nailed to my chair playing.
    I think that the biggest problem of this game is that lacks of "special".
    I mean... Compared to the preceding game, Black Flag, the first thing that crossed my mind was: "oh. ok. it feels so normal.."
    The main character is nice, but nothing special.
    Paris is beautifully built, but srsly... think about the caribbean seas and his islands.
    New Weapon: the phantom blade, that is... nothing special. works exactly like Edward's blowgun..
    It's totally lacking of a "real world" part.
    And I can continue.
    It's not a very good game.
    Is not a bad game.
    It's a so so game. maybe a little bit better than so so...
    You can play ignoring micro transactions and the companion app (I know that i'll miss a bounch of chests... but who cares?)    … Expand
  19. El_Procurador
    Aug 12, 2015
    7
    The plot is weak, no emotional connection with characters. Arno is the worthier assassin than even Cormack. At least Cormack has a goal and knows how to achieve it. Love storyline is also weak because of the non-deep character overview. Now I`m thinking: what`s the goal of each AC game? To kill the bad guy with an apple or shiny sword in the end? Unity is good in one thing. Ok, maybe two.The plot is weak, no emotional connection with characters. Arno is the worthier assassin than even Cormack. At least Cormack has a goal and knows how to achieve it. Love storyline is also weak because of the non-deep character overview. Now I`m thinking: what`s the goal of each AC game? To kill the bad guy with an apple or shiny sword in the end? Unity is good in one thing. Ok, maybe two. First of all: Paris is beautiful! The second one is a try to add more variety or if you wish "hitmanity'' to killings. I wish more stealth elements and unusual ways to kill primery target will become in future AC. Such as several ways to kill your target in Hitman 2. But it wont. In Syndicate we will see gang wars such as GTA San Andreas I believe. The franchise is dying. We don`t want to run on the roofs any more even if it is a roof of beautiful Paris or Rome ancient buildings. We want revolution in gameplay, different ways to kill your target (direct kill, poisoning, firering, drawning, accident etc), less poison darts (this thing is just ruining the entire fightin part of the game), and (well, that would be fantastic), we want hard and different choices througthout the game, which could make affect on the ending or plot progression.… Expand
  20. Ry4nW2014
    Jul 21, 2015
    7
    It looks ok but I not the best I have ever seen the one thing that annoyed me was I would jump into places I did not want to go making me fail the mission, also some of missions are repetitive and boring. Some of the main mission are fun and cool. Buy it if your a big assassin's creed fan if not don't buy it.
  21. cish
    Oct 20, 2015
    7
    After all of the launch glitches were fixed this was actually a solid game. The huge open map (Paris) was super fun to explore and do missions in. The online coop was for sure a step in the right direction. The way AC previously did online games never felt forced because they couldn't think of anything else. Assassin's creed has been dead for a while and this game confirms it as thereAfter all of the launch glitches were fixed this was actually a solid game. The huge open map (Paris) was super fun to explore and do missions in. The online coop was for sure a step in the right direction. The way AC previously did online games never felt forced because they couldn't think of anything else. Assassin's creed has been dead for a while and this game confirms it as there was not much new and felt recycled. The 1 year cycle is not conducive to making quality games. Hopefully this will be more evident after syndicate.… Expand
  22. Iacobvs
    Dec 22, 2015
    7
    Alright the game is as finished as it will ever be so here i go.
    It has average to good characters, the story IS lacking somewhat in direction and the gameplay design is still a mess(kind off).
    Characters: Arno is a likable fellow, no Ezio, but.. he has his moments, the second lead Elise she feels like more than Arno's love interest, the other characters are memorable(some more than    Alright the game is as finished as it will ever be so here i go.
    It has average to good characters, the story IS lacking somewhat in direction and the gameplay design is still a mess(kind off).
    Characters: Arno is a likable fellow, no Ezio, but.. he has his moments, the second lead Elise she feels like more than Arno's love interest, the other characters are memorable(some more than others), but that is for every one to decide for themselves(more of an opinion thing).
    The story/plot: does not revolve around the revolution as much as i hoped, but it rather follows Arno on his personal mission of redemption, it steers clear of the revolution far too often with missions that have no relevance to it or put Arno in the middle of it, making this historical moment take a back seat whereas it should be driving the AcU story wagon. It has good start, middle but a pretty empty ending, although not completely it pulled on my heartstrings rather well.
    The City: OH MY GOD!! If there is one thing the cannot screw up its this, its off the chart beautiful, i usually walk to my missions just to take in the incredible scope, size and DETAIL of this digital Paris, if the main story line keeps away from the revolution the City will drown you in it, especially the co op and heist missions(IF THEY WORK) that are nothing but, about the revolution. tons of stuff to do and all optional if you don't want to you don't need to, simple.
    Combat, Navigation: With a City as beautiful as AcU's Paris one must navigate it like an Assassin to fully enjoy it, and most of the time you will. The controls are still slow to take affect which decreases the overall enjoyment of the game, the combat is still slow and painfully awkward and clumsy, especially in more densely populated areas, the controlled descent is a godsend and works beautifully if appropriately used(helps to plan you're routes, and the new control schematics take some getting used to).
    General stuff: Microtransactions are there, never used them no need, i don't mind their existence as long as they stay useless :), the French Assassins for some reason diched the duble hidden blades for some reason, also no previous gadgets like the hidden gun or the hookblade( just the ''phantom blade'' which is an opportunity lost, if you ask me especially with the different ''skill trees'' which could unlock one off each in their respective tree offering even more variety to our assassins), no ships in this one, makes sense but its sad to see it go nonetheless. The finished version of this Assassins Creed offers a well made story an even better made City and soo soo game paly mechanic. It should've stayed in development a tad longer and some directions should have been different and it would have been my top AC game but alas no, we will still have Brotherhood UBI.    … Expand
  23. vinicius77777
    Feb 25, 2016
    7
    bom jogo. ele além de ter uma ótima história, ótima jogabilidade, ótimos personagens e uma boa trilha sonora. o jogo apresenta algumas inovações como: você matar os maus feitores, missões de investigação e um novo modo online, com missões que você pode cumprir com até 4 jogadores. só não dou 10 porque o jogo apresenta bugs ridículos, teve uma missão de investigação que eu não conseguibom jogo. ele além de ter uma ótima história, ótima jogabilidade, ótimos personagens e uma boa trilha sonora. o jogo apresenta algumas inovações como: você matar os maus feitores, missões de investigação e um novo modo online, com missões que você pode cumprir com até 4 jogadores. só não dou 10 porque o jogo apresenta bugs ridículos, teve uma missão de investigação que eu não consegui completar por conta disso.… Expand
  24. Broyax
    Mar 16, 2017
    7
    Beaucoup d'ambitions pour ce nouvel Assassin's Creed dans la ville lumière ! d'ores et déjà une merveille graphique et la baffe de cette génération (en attendant encore mieux sans doute, l'avenir nous le dira) : ce Paris est magnifique, reproduit avec un souci du détail maniaque, à l'échelle 1:1, avec un nombre de pnj hallucinant, une météo dynamique et des intérieurs tout aussi détaillés.Beaucoup d'ambitions pour ce nouvel Assassin's Creed dans la ville lumière ! d'ores et déjà une merveille graphique et la baffe de cette génération (en attendant encore mieux sans doute, l'avenir nous le dira) : ce Paris est magnifique, reproduit avec un souci du détail maniaque, à l'échelle 1:1, avec un nombre de pnj hallucinant, une météo dynamique et des intérieurs tout aussi détaillés. On approche d'un certain photo-réalisme ici dont nul autre jeu ne peut se targuer, surtout en tant que monde ouvert.

    La jouabilité a été reconsidérée et plus orientée infiltration que jamais, en témoigne ce système de combat punitif qui vous invite à le fuir comme la peste... L'interface est bien pensée, l'intelligence artificielle n'a plus rien à voir avec celle (complètement débile) de Black Flag. En vérité (pourtant) la maniabilité reste fidèle à la série : le personnage n'allant pas toujours là où on voudrait qu'il aille et l'architecture particulière de Paris ne se prète pas idéalement à toutes ses gambades.

    La campagne est intéressante dans ses missions mais pas dans son déroulement : comme de coutume dans les AC, elle n'a que peu ou pas d'intérêt en elle-même. Pour être honnête, ça s'est dégradé et Brotherhood était le dernier à faire (un peu) illusion à cet égard. Rien de rédhibitoire cela dit, on est pas dans un jeu de rôle... la personnalisation est quand même très poussée avec tout un arsenal de capacités, de gadgets et d'armes en tous genres.

    On se retrouve dans un AC très agréable à jouer et bourré de contenu et ma foi, ça devrait bien rouler. Sauf que le jeu ramouille sans arrêt (et ramait parfois honteusement avant les patches) et que les temps de chargement entre le lancement initial, les briefings, les cinématiques et les voyages rapides sont horripilants. La musique est discrète, quasiment inexistante et le doublage québécois fait mal aux oreilles. Les bugs -légers mais persistants- sont aussi de la partie et en font l'AC le plus mal fini de la série, sans conteste.

    Unity demeure un bon AC mais aurait mérité une bien meilleure finition ainsi que -peut-on rêver- un personnage féminin jouable ? la si mignonne Elise nous fait d'autant plus regretter cet état de fait. Je ne peux donc dissimuler complètement une petite déception alors qu'en même temps je m'émerveille devant les qualités évidentes du titre. Ubisoft doit à l'avenir s'occuper de son bébé avec une plus grande attention et une plus grande rigueur...    … Expand
  25. punkmilitia
    Nov 24, 2020
    7
    TL;DR spoiler-free Review.

    Amazing graphics, forgetful story.

    Overall: 77
  26. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Feb 9, 2021
    7
    "Assassin's Creed Unity" is underrated. It was the first "Assassin" game made for the Xbox One console. In addition, this was also the first entry to introduce online co-op missions. Unfortunately, the game launched with numerous bugs and visual glitches that killed the experience. But after the updates that fixed it, "Unity" improved. It looks great, but still has several issues. The map"Assassin's Creed Unity" is underrated. It was the first "Assassin" game made for the Xbox One console. In addition, this was also the first entry to introduce online co-op missions. Unfortunately, the game launched with numerous bugs and visual glitches that killed the experience. But after the updates that fixed it, "Unity" improved. It looks great, but still has several issues. The map menu is messy, the controls lack fluidity and the combat is a little clunky. Still, the game manages to entertain well enough. I would rate it with a 7.4 out of 10.… Expand
  27. RickyBlob
    Feb 14, 2018
    7
    The game is essentially A.C. so I don't know why so much hate about Unity , I've been playing it for about 2 hours on a XboxOneFat and while I've experienced some frame drops , the game is totally far from unplayable , the narrative pace is great and it looks and plays fine.
  28. Laflamme
    Dec 17, 2017
    7
    To be honest, I don't know why the fan have so much hate to this game I mean, maybe it's because I play this game years after his release and I heard that at the release the game was full of bug but for me I enjoy playing this game. For sure not the best assassin creed , but maybe not as bad as the game rating.
  29. Mauriciojw
    Jun 25, 2020
    7
    I was looking forward to play this game since it's release in 2014. Now, here is what I think about it after I finish 50% of the game.
    - Positive aspects: The reconstruction of the 18th century revolutionary Paris is fantastic and very realistic. The combat moves, and the character movement, are also much more realistic that on previous games. The customization options are also very    I was looking forward to play this game since it's release in 2014. Now, here is what I think about it after I finish 50% of the game.
    - Positive aspects: The reconstruction of the 18th century revolutionary Paris is fantastic and very realistic. The combat moves, and the character movement, are also much more realistic that on previous games. The customization options are also very interesting, plus the rift missions that where, in my opinion, the best missions of the game. Arno and Elise are good characters, but not the Best in the series.
    - Negative Aspects: The controls of the game don't respond very well, which could be very annoying. The story is very fast paced, and the missions are too repetitive. The optional objectives are a pain in the ass, plus the fact that the game has a lot bug's. The map is also very confusing, there are too many icons in it. Ac unity is a good game, but nothing more that that, it tried to return the series to it's rots, but what they achieved was a mixed game.    … Expand
  30. Anatoliy_DeVile
    Feb 15, 2021
    7
    Марафон ассасинов в пути. Начали конечно не с первого, а с Эцио и его трилогии, которая как и раньше невероятно здорово заходит. Пропустили третью, не нравится она мне вот и всё. Дальше потрясающий пиратский Black Flag одна из лучших частей франшизы. Затем вроде бы по логике должен быть Rogue, но мы решили разбавить морские приключения похождениями по суше, да и вроде как в один год сМарафон ассасинов в пути. Начали конечно не с первого, а с Эцио и его трилогии, которая как и раньше невероятно здорово заходит. Пропустили третью, не нравится она мне вот и всё. Дальше потрясающий пиратский Black Flag одна из лучших частей франшизы. Затем вроде бы по логике должен быть Rogue, но мы решили разбавить морские приключения похождениями по суше, да и вроде как в один год с Unity вышла. Поэтому сначала Франция 18 века! Исторические события в данной части, пожалуй, наиболее интересно и правдоподобно проистекают на протяжении всего игрового процесса - многое от взятия Бастилии до казни Людовика XVI. Ощущается прямо вот вся эта причастность к реальным событиям. Сюжет игры не самый захватывающий, но вполне себе сносный. Баги все на месте, ура, только даже ради них стоит пройти эту часть))) В Unity впервые мы можем проникать в дома, срезать себе путь через них и это действительно интересно, хотя, например, попасть в то же окно иногда бывает сложнее чем просто обойти дом, это проблемы корявого управления. Основная кампания вкупе с допами и любопытной боевой системой, которая отличается от предыдущих частей как бы-то ни было затягивает. Да это явно не лучшая часть ассасинская, но она не бесит так же как третья или убогая Liberation! Так что как итог: погамали не восторженно, но с интересом.… Expand
  31. sergioodoardi
    Jul 10, 2021
    7
    Not the best AC but neither the worst one. Nice story. Enjoyable. A little bit repetitive also.
  32. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 29, 2021
    7
    Atmosphere: 9
    Enjoyment: 5
    Gameplay: 8
    Graphics: 9
    Music: 6
    Story: 5
    Total: 7.00
  33. Ratohnhaketon
    Apr 26, 2023
    7
    Assassin's Creed Unity Review:

    Assassin's Creed Unity really looks good in the 2020s, despite being released in 2014. 2014 has been an underappreciated year for Ubisoft, like these games Watch Dogs, Far Cry 4, Assassin's Creed Unity, and even Assassin's Creed Rogue. All of them received a polarizing reception, but out of these games, Watch Dogs has been my favorite, and Assassin's Creed    Assassin's Creed Unity Review:

    Assassin's Creed Unity really looks good in the 2020s, despite being released in 2014. 2014 has been an underappreciated year for Ubisoft, like these games Watch Dogs, Far Cry 4, Assassin's Creed Unity, and even Assassin's Creed Rogue. All of them received a polarizing reception, but out of these games, Watch Dogs has been my favorite, and Assassin's Creed Unity disappointed me. It had a weak cast, slow and confusing combat system, and a horrendous story. But I have to appreciate for its soundtrack, Paris setting, and the parkour system, which is the best. I'm not the biggest fan of Arno, but he had an interesting backstory, which can possibly lead to a sequel of him against his father's murderer, Shay Patrick Cormac, with the help of Aveline De Grandpre and Connor Kenway. The combat system looked realistic and stylish, but there is no button to dodge bullets or bombs, and Syndicate has significantly improved it. The parkour system had loads of cool moves. Overall, Assassin's Creed Unity has deeply disappointed me, and I'm going to rate it a 6.1/10.    … Expand
  34. SchroederRock
    Nov 12, 2014
    6
    Where the franchise is going is hard for me to tell. The last couple of games have dissolved story-wise to a point that I'm not sure what I'm really playing for. The addition of cooperative play in campaign settings is a nice addition, and the game looks noticeably better than last year's Black Flag entry (though Black Flag was certainly a bigger adventure for me). I don't think anyoneWhere the franchise is going is hard for me to tell. The last couple of games have dissolved story-wise to a point that I'm not sure what I'm really playing for. The addition of cooperative play in campaign settings is a nice addition, and the game looks noticeably better than last year's Black Flag entry (though Black Flag was certainly a bigger adventure for me). I don't think anyone would honestly HATE this game, at least if you've kept up with the series so far, but at the same time I get the feeling like AC is going the way of Call of Duty. The one advantage AC has over a franchise like CoD is the open adventure gameplay that you don't usually get in shooters and the fact that the FPS genre is heavily populated right now. This is a better buy in a bargain bin. If you can get it for under $40 then it's a fair investment for the game you get. But in a season with several other worthwhile titles to get for your console (Halo, Sunset Overdrive, Dragon Age, Destiny, Far Cry 4) Assassin's Creed Unity isn't quite the standout I expected it to be and thus am glad I only borrowed the game instead of paying $60 for it.… Expand
  35. Thompson83
    Nov 11, 2014
    6
    Far from the next gen sensation that Ubisoft's carefully groomed hype machine lead us to believe we were getting, Unity feels like a step back for the franchise. I'm not sure if this was due to trying too many new things, or a strict deadline, but the whole package feels half finished.

    The art assets are amazing, for the most part. So much so that the Xbox One struggles to display them    Far from the next gen sensation that Ubisoft's carefully groomed hype machine lead us to believe we were getting, Unity feels like a step back for the franchise. I'm not sure if this was due to trying too many new things, or a strict deadline, but the whole package feels half finished.

    The art assets are amazing, for the most part. So much so that the Xbox One struggles to display them at anything resembling a presentable framerate. Coupling that with the hard locking the box, wonky AI, and several instances of my falling through the geometry in my 6 hours with the title so far, it's hard to see how they felt this game was ready for the big leagues that are the holiday release season.

    Uplay has been down for most of the day, the companion app refuses to sync to my Xbox and the initiates website appears to have been down since July 2014. All of those pile onto the feeling that this title was rushed out of the gate. It's a damned shame, when the game works, it really works, and you can see glimpses of greatness. Unfortunately, the game is so mired in bugs, a questionable control scheme and a barely coherent story that those glimpses aren't enough to save the title from middling mediocrity.

    It's more and more apparent why AAA studios are imposing release day review embargoes, and it's got nothing to do with assisting the consumer in making informed decisions with their hard earned holiday release cash. I was definitely drinking the kool-aid on this title, even staying up until 3am EST to play when the pre-order unlocked on my Xbox. Ubisoft won't be fooling me again any time soon.    … Expand
  36. Cstriker01
    Nov 15, 2014
    6
    Well, this is interesting as I am giving the game a favorable review. Let's be up front, many people are experiancing fram rate issues and pop ins during gameplay. I am not one. I have had zero issues while playing this game, which is interesting.

    The gameplay IMO is vastly improved, and more stealth oriented and much more difficult in regards to combat (chain counter kills are    Well, this is interesting as I am giving the game a favorable review. Let's be up front, many people are experiancing fram rate issues and pop ins during gameplay. I am not one. I have had zero issues while playing this game, which is interesting.

    The gameplay IMO is vastly improved, and more stealth oriented and much more difficult in regards to combat (chain counter kills are removed). Black flag was amazing to me, greatest Pirate game I have ever played. Unity is a return to form for Assassin's Creed with a step back to stealth, with many improvements on detection, a last known position feature, and slightly slower but deadlier gameplay. I enjoy these changes, and they work well with the more sand box style mission design that is now in the game.

    Paris looks amazing, favorite city thus far, and the mobs in the streets (revolution remember?) adds to the living feeling of hte city. Fights break out with other people and they react to each other which is enjoyable. It feels like a city, this time. The 1:1 ratio scale on buildings makes Paris feel like a place rather then a recreation (seeing Notre Dame the first time was jaw dropping).

    The bad: lots of improvements, but no real innovation to say. Its a natural evolution of hte series but it didn't add anything new, just added in features people have been asking for that existed in other games already...like hte RPG skills, weapon upgrades, and variety of armor and weapons with states. Good system and I love it, but not new.

    Last, and this is why I drop this score to a 6. Microtransaction bull crap. Didn't mind it in black flag as it was not in the game experiance, it was a small panel in the main menu. Here? Its in chests that are "special" that you CANNOT open unless you play the phone app. I don't own a smart phone anymore, so I am COMPLETELY locked out of these chests, and as a payoing customer, locking me out of parts of a full product I purchased is bull crap and a bad business practice, alienating customers.    … Expand
  37. wesker2012
    Nov 11, 2014
    6
    I was looking forward to this new Assassins Creed as it was getting a lot of hype. Unfortunately, the game doesn't really do anything new except for the coop. The main story was unbelievably slow and boring. It felt like all the other stories and games except a different location. Not being a fan of the series, it didn't do anything to convert me. I'm sure fans will enjoy it though.
  38. Terikan
    Nov 12, 2014
    6
    Comparing this installment to Black Flag is a death sentence. Black Flag was a deep, dramatic, and well-executed work of art. From the naval combat, to the mature story, to the combat, to the RPG skill elements. All of that is either missing or downgraded in Unity. That includes the combat, which keeps it's clunky feel without giving you the reward of countering. Instead it quicklyComparing this installment to Black Flag is a death sentence. Black Flag was a deep, dramatic, and well-executed work of art. From the naval combat, to the mature story, to the combat, to the RPG skill elements. All of that is either missing or downgraded in Unity. That includes the combat, which keeps it's clunky feel without giving you the reward of countering. Instead it quickly becomes a tiresome frustrating exercise when encountering tougher enemies. The game forces you to spend hard earned points on perks that don't actually do that much or were staples of previous games.

    There's a new emphasis on multiplayer, which has gone horribly for me so far. One point was placed inside a mission that I had half-completed, and once in, it became clear we'd never finish it, partly due to the absurd combat mechanics. When I exited, I had to start the mission from an earlier point, which I expected would happen.

    I don't think the dev team understands their core audience as well as they thought. By the same token, I may be one of the few that saw Black Flag as the pinnacle of this genre. I plan to play Rogue if it comes to next-gen, and I hope that the next round of AC gets rid of dorky little sidequests and annoying combat, and fulfills it's potential instead of becoming an open-world cliche (just look at Batman, Mordor, previous AC games, some aspects way overdone).    … Expand
  39. Rem
    Nov 13, 2014
    6
    In many ways, Assassins Creed Unity represents what the series is about, massive and sprawling worlds and a deep sense of place. However it also fails to cover up that much of the series tends to be unpolished, meta-physical messes that never quite reach their potential. In Assassins Creed Unity, the technical achievements are marred by the insulting framerate and weaker emphasis on story.In many ways, Assassins Creed Unity represents what the series is about, massive and sprawling worlds and a deep sense of place. However it also fails to cover up that much of the series tends to be unpolished, meta-physical messes that never quite reach their potential. In Assassins Creed Unity, the technical achievements are marred by the insulting framerate and weaker emphasis on story. And don't expect the gameplay to be any different, Ubisoft is just milking the franchise at this point.… Expand
  40. Mudgee
    Feb 12, 2015
    6
    Fun-enough, purchased this game once the majority of bugs had been patched. It does not diverse itself enough to be separated from the other Creed titles, and will largely be considered as a forgotten one in the line-up. Unity goes back to the roots, replicated similarities with AC2, without the flavour or sparkle. Unity will be an all-round fun time-fill, nothing more worth noting.
  41. random_guy
    Nov 27, 2014
    6
    The main problem with the game is that it is generally boring, repetitive, and not much has changed since the other 9001 Assassins Creed games. The story is boring for the most part, the main character, arno, is really boring. the gameplay is really repetitive and you end up doing the same thing over and over again. They really haven't added anything significant enough to the core gameplayThe main problem with the game is that it is generally boring, repetitive, and not much has changed since the other 9001 Assassins Creed games. The story is boring for the most part, the main character, arno, is really boring. the gameplay is really repetitive and you end up doing the same thing over and over again. They really haven't added anything significant enough to the core gameplay to warrant a new game, besides all the co-op stuff that i don't really care about.… Expand
  42. whatever523
    Nov 11, 2014
    6
    Ubisoft really need to take more time to FINISH their games before they release them. Scheduled yearly releases don't work, especially with games getting more complex.
  43. readbeard
    Jan 8, 2015
    6
    Painfully average. The story is pretty good, the graphics are fantastic, and the characters are great, especially Arno. BUUUUUUT! The combat tends to not work well half the time, and the frame-rate is not smooth and very unstable. Co-op is pretty interesting, though.

    The direction they were heading in was great, but the gameplay mechanics (stealth, fighting) and the frame-rate get    Painfully average. The story is pretty good, the graphics are fantastic, and the characters are great, especially Arno. BUUUUUUT! The combat tends to not work well half the time, and the frame-rate is not smooth and very unstable. Co-op is pretty interesting, though.

    The direction they were heading in was great, but the gameplay mechanics (stealth, fighting) and the frame-rate get in the way.    … Expand
  44. Hornwalker
    Nov 14, 2014
    6
    As far as Assassin Creed games go, I believe Unity delivers a very solid game with plenty to do. A back to the roots kind of Assassin's Creed. If you enjoyed AC 2 or Brotherhood, you will enjoy Unity, perhaps more, because Ubisoft did cut out a lot of the stupid tasks from those previous titles and replaced them with much more entertaining side missions. About 10 hours in and I've onlyAs far as Assassin Creed games go, I believe Unity delivers a very solid game with plenty to do. A back to the roots kind of Assassin's Creed. If you enjoyed AC 2 or Brotherhood, you will enjoy Unity, perhaps more, because Ubisoft did cut out a lot of the stupid tasks from those previous titles and replaced them with much more entertaining side missions. About 10 hours in and I've only done one or two missions that I thought were either broken(Defend a grieving widow while she walks to the grave, except she was never once attacked despite the message "Your Ally is under attack" constantly appearing) or just plain boring. And the city of Paris is beautiful with more highly detailed interiors than ever before. One of the things I enjoy about AC games is seeing how each installment tweaks the combat and game mechanics. In Unity, they've finally made combat a challenge if you aren't careful-no more being unstoppable even if you are outnumbered 20-1. Further mechanical improvements coupled with a great effort to make missions fun and varied have helped create one of the most enjoyable AC experiences I've had in many years.

    And yet I can't justify giving this game a higher score because of some glaring issues. I personally haven't been too bothered by the occasional dropped framerate(my Xbox One seems to handle the game very well for the most part), and those couple of times where I fell through the ground to the infinity below were humorous, as were the occasional NPC glitch where the bag of flowers or newspapers just floats in the air. But the improvements they made in the free running system are voided in many instances of disjointed animation or nonsensical AI interactions. Cannonically, we can always dismiss these as just glitches in the Matrix, er, I mean, the Animus, er, I mean, the Helix(as its called now). But at the end of the day its obvious these problems are simply a result of Ubisoft rushing their product to release before the Holidays, year after year. So while Unity is far from Broken, it lacks the polish AC fans have only dreamed of but never gotten since AC 2.

    And then there's the "micro"transactions(Seriously? $99 for helix points to essentially avoid earning in-game money is just plain gross), the companion app being forced down our throats(not a terrible app but really not something I expected I'd be forced to get if I wanted to open all the chests in the game), and the Initiates website being another necessity if you want access to all in-game content. Oh and then there is of course the Uplay, a THIRD exterior "service" that is required in order to experience all the content you already paid for. Ubisoft was so gratuitous in this game with their monetization that I really have to wonder how far will they go with their next game, and how much longer I want to support such practices. Its mind-blowing how they thought that three out-of-game services wasn't way above and beyond what any normal gamer is interested in. One? I guess that's ok, seems every AAA game is requiring some app these days(much to my annoyance and the detriment of the industry). But three? I don't care how fun your game is Ubisoft, you've just dug yourself a little deeper into your hole of isolation from Assassin's Creed fans(of which I count myself).

    Also, one of the new main features that I was seriously looking forward to was Co-Op, but so far I haven't been able to connect with friends whatsoever. Maybe if Ubisoft spent more resources on multiplayer servers and less on their stupid and pointless app and Uplay and Initiates websites, I would have been able to enjoy the co-op missions with my friends. Instead, I just a "failed to connect message, try again later". Hopefully this issue is fixed quickly and I will be able to play with my friends soon.

    But in the meantime, and despite all the BS that came with Unity, I am having a great time playing and improving my assassin. At the end of the day, having fun is the most important thing about video games, and I hope my review has shown to be fair and balanced. The Assassin's Creed ends with "Nothing is True, Everything is permitted", but for Unity Ubisoft decided to change it to "Nothing is polished, Everything is an opportunity to make a few more dollars". Anyway, just maybe, if Ubisoft can at least fix some of the problems with Unity, I'll see you soon in Paris.    … Expand
  45. ToFewViews
    Dec 11, 2014
    6
    If you liked Assassin's Creed 2 more then the more recent games in the series you'll enjoy Unity a fair amount. It feels like it's going back to its roots slightly, With lots of buildings to scale/explore and a story reminiscent of the second game. The game-play and controls are usually where most the frustration comes from playing these games and sadly not to much has changed. Over andIf you liked Assassin's Creed 2 more then the more recent games in the series you'll enjoy Unity a fair amount. It feels like it's going back to its roots slightly, With lots of buildings to scale/explore and a story reminiscent of the second game. The game-play and controls are usually where most the frustration comes from playing these games and sadly not to much has changed. Over and Over I found myself dying/frustrated when I wouldn't clime a wall or jump through a window. Other things like the cover system suffer the same problem. Sadly the game is infested with bugs as well, even after an update that reportedly fixed 300+ Bugs.
    One of the new additions in Unity is the Co-Op Missions, they range from 2-4 player and reward you with new gear and are usually are slightly more difficult. Sadly most the time I disconnected from my group but the ones I did complete where very fun. The most original thing the game does is take to you different eras of time and you do missions on the Eiffel Tower and other historical parts of Paris.
    Overall I feel like Assassin's Creed Unity is wasted potential, Good ideas but poor execution. I hope they keep heading in this direction with the series but work on there bug fixes and creativity.    … Expand
  46. Mikethewolf
    Nov 13, 2014
    6
    Updated review: Ok I am giving this game one more point. I am going to be as unbiased as possible ,but to all the people that are complaining this game is just like all the other games in the series....THAT'S KIND OF THE POINT OF A SEQUEL . If your are looking for a different game....go buy a different game thats not an assasins creed , you buy a sequel for the same game play with newUpdated review: Ok I am giving this game one more point. I am going to be as unbiased as possible ,but to all the people that are complaining this game is just like all the other games in the series....THAT'S KIND OF THE POINT OF A SEQUEL . If your are looking for a different game....go buy a different game thats not an assasins creed , you buy a sequel for the same game play with new maps and stories and some improvements , if your looking for a game that is just like the games you already liked , then this game is for you.(minus the improvements , there are allot of steps backwards here)

    If you like Assassins Creed games you will like this one....just nto as much at just about any other game in the series.

    The good differences
    New story....
    Co-op when it wants to work
    Better weapon options and look customization
    and um.........the companion app is sorta fun........i guess

    The bad differences
    Slower combat, less moves and diversity in combos , attacks and strategy.
    to top off the slow down in combat , anytime your fighting more then 4 or 5 guys the frame drops slowing things down even more.
    Less tactical options and gadgets - just not as many cool toys available as past games
    The combat itself is also dumbed down , in addition to being slower. Hell even your air assassination is not done right , you land on the guy knocking him to the ground and then you stab him like 2 seconds later.
    The story: Makes you feel like you have no connection to the assassins at all , just your a guy that has the bloodline and your doing it for no other reason then your revenge , your real world story doesn't have much of a connection or impact either ( and i only have like 2 missions left to go) I don't know where this trend of your hero can't be a hero and its cool to just be this anti hero that happens to do good things on the course of doing his selfish **** up thing came from but its played out already. I haven't seen a legit good guy in a video game in years. Especially the AC series .
    Peppershot 6 round pistol is ridiculous , i try not to use it unless someone else pulls out a gun , but when they do instead of having to worry about fighting and having to deal with a guy shooting at me during an enjoyable fight , i just pull it out and level everyone with it.

    TL:DR
    Fun game if you like the series , just not as good or deep as other games in the series. Not worth AAA price tag, wait till gets bugs fixed and is like $30 then it will be a solid to high 7.    … Expand
  47. youlouz
    Mar 26, 2016
    6
    This is a mediocre game with a poor story

    PROS
    -Smooth gameplay
    -Fun missions

    CONS
    -extremely frustrating
    -Terrible story
    -Glitchy
    -Long loading times
  48. Wyrm
    Nov 15, 2014
    6
    The game definitely has some technical issues with frame rates at time, but i personally still enjoyed the game as a whole. The micro transaction doesn't bother the gameplay at all because you are required to spend any extra money unless you want to, so I don't know why so many people consider this a bad thing. Bottom line is that, if you are a fan of the series than it's definitely aThe game definitely has some technical issues with frame rates at time, but i personally still enjoyed the game as a whole. The micro transaction doesn't bother the gameplay at all because you are required to spend any extra money unless you want to, so I don't know why so many people consider this a bad thing. Bottom line is that, if you are a fan of the series than it's definitely a great direction for the new generation games.… Expand
  49. Billiamiscool
    Dec 6, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is unfinished, simple as that, which is unfortunate, because the game play is fantastic. Now, before reading keep in mind that this is my first Assassin's Creed game, so all experiences are new, and I must say, the world is amazing, the writing entertaining, the animations brilliant, and the parkour and fighting is great, but the game is plagued with problems.

    First and foremost being the FPS, I was lead to believe that Ubisoft had fixed the problems with the game's performance, yet when I was playing, it was running at what I'd guess to be about an average of 25 FPS, sometimes, rarely, going above to about 30, and sometimes dropping as low as 15, this is very annoying, especially because I spent $600 on a gaming console to avoid these issues.

    This FPS is also annoying because the game's graphics aren't amazing, they aren't bad, not at all, it's just not as amazing as I'd heard. I've also been playing GTA V on the XBone, and it looks just as good, if not better, then Assassin's Creed Unity, and has a stable frame rate, and a bigger map.

    There is also pop-in problems, sometimes as I walk down the street random characters will suddenly change completely, as far as I walking down the street and a dog tuned into a fat guy, that was odd.

    That game's voice acting is also very off, it's not that it's bad, it's actually quite good, it just takes away from the immersion of the game immensely, I'm very happily believing that I'm in the French Revolution, when suddenly someone will speak in a very thick English accent and throw me off, it's an odd choice, having a game set in France not have a single French voice actor.

    The story is also quite cliche, is the first 5 minutes it shows the main character, Arno, as a child with his father, I immediately said, "his dad's going to die," then, about a minute later, his dad dies, and it wasn't surprising in the least.

    And the random NPC's walking around don't seem to be connected with reality, with them constantly glitching, going through walls, and occasionally flying about.

    But it's not to say that the game is awful, the writing is humerus, Arno being a very comedic person, and never failing to make me giggle, and because of his light hearted-ness, when something happens and he get emotional about it, it has a larger impact then it would other wise.

    The animations (on Arno, at least) are fantastic, some of the best I've even seen in a game, flowing perfectly with the game.

    And the game play is great, but that might be an Assassin's Creed overall achievement more then this game's.

    But despite this, the game is still not worth purchasing, and I'm going to be returning it back to JB Hi-Fi and buying Black Flag instead.    … Expand
  50. CAPTAINXBOX1
    Mar 1, 2015
    6
    With every Assassins Creed game there always seems to be the similar sort of problems. I find that where they try an improve the climbing mechanics it makes matter slightly worse. I will say this the climbing down mechanic introduced in Unity is fantastic but with that being said the simple things like climbing through a window seem to be a uneasy task when trying to escape or even just asWith every Assassins Creed game there always seems to be the similar sort of problems. I find that where they try an improve the climbing mechanics it makes matter slightly worse. I will say this the climbing down mechanic introduced in Unity is fantastic but with that being said the simple things like climbing through a window seem to be a uneasy task when trying to escape or even just as a means to get to a mission.
    The story however is entertaining, in parts very predictable but still solid story. I will say this though. Its not a spoiler but in order to fully understand the Unity story line i would highly recommend playing assassins creed rouge. Its unfortunate that Ubisoft did the story in this style by separating console generations and leaving a big part of unity's story behind in old gen, this annoyed me as i find going back to 360 very difficult to enjoy as much as i do my Xbox One. Yes Unity did have some very big problems with frame rates and glitches but actually the attention to detail in the buildings is fantastic. Unfortunately there were to many problems on releases and the length of time it took to fix them made Assassins Creed Unity very difficult to play and made customers very unhappy. I still play Unity to finish up my achievements and it seems most bugs and frame rate problems have been fixed so im glad people new to this game will not have any problem and can enjoy a decent Assassins Creed title.    … Expand
  51. itsLukeNunn
    Dec 21, 2014
    6
    I love Assasssin's Creed but Unity is another Assassin's Creed 3, new engine, new feel, dry story. Both Unity and AC3 had the potential to be so good! But Ubisoft, for some reason or another, get carried away with crafting a new feel to the game that they forget the most important thing... a story. Yes it's fine if Connor wants to kill Charles Lee, but we need to feel the emotion behindI love Assasssin's Creed but Unity is another Assassin's Creed 3, new engine, new feel, dry story. Both Unity and AC3 had the potential to be so good! But Ubisoft, for some reason or another, get carried away with crafting a new feel to the game that they forget the most important thing... a story. Yes it's fine if Connor wants to kill Charles Lee, but we need to feel the emotion behind why he wants to and we need to be taken on a journey with him. We don't want to get bored by the dryness of his character and we certainly don't want to walk away from the game pondering over how good it COULD have been.

    Unity does this too, new engine which was f***ing buggy for a start, and a unsatisfying story. That's all I can really say. Ubisoft need to slow down, take a break and create something special. That's why AC2 was so good, they had time to think and create something magical.    … Expand
  52. ShiningForce40
    Jan 16, 2015
    6
    In my opinion, the best game of this entire series remains to be the very first Assassin's Creed for one simple reason - Stealth actually mattered. Assassin's Creed: Unity has at least attempted to bring back this aspect.

    Many negative reviews are likely due to issues with Ubisoft servers and the extreme amount of hype heaped onto this game, which would be nearly impossible to live up    In my opinion, the best game of this entire series remains to be the very first Assassin's Creed for one simple reason - Stealth actually mattered. Assassin's Creed: Unity has at least attempted to bring back this aspect.

    Many negative reviews are likely due to issues with Ubisoft servers and the extreme amount of hype heaped onto this game, which would be nearly impossible to live up to. These are reviews for the game, however, not Ubisoft's servers. All in all, this is a decent title for the new generation consoles for a few reasons...

    Combat is harder, for one. Fighting large groups of enemies is actually difficult, which is the way it should be. It stresses the need for stealth rather than just jumping down from buildings in plain view of enemies. The enemy AI will spot you faster if not blended or out of sight.

    The other positive comes with the storyline assassination missions. Like the original title in the series, the player is given a general area of operations and it's the player's job to decide how to carry out the assassination. In most cases - it's entirely up to the player how to get the job done and there are multiple entryways and exits, meaning multiple methods of assassination.

    Gameplay is spotty and oftentimes, the character will scale the environment when you simply just want to run away on foot. At the same time, descending environments is made a lot easier simply by holding the 'RT' and 'B' buttons - your character will automatically descend to ground level.

    There is no multiplayer. I personally loved the 'Wanted' game mode from Brotherhood and felt it's progressively gotten a little worse but it's still fun to play. So, when I found out there wasn't any kind of competitive multiplayer, I was extremely disappointed. Co-Op missions are decent enough but in all seriousness, are completely irrelevant to the story.    … Expand
  53. merge111
    Apr 1, 2015
    6
    Not a bad game as some would lead you to believe. There are still some drops in framerate but the game can look amazing at times. Multiplayer missions are the best part of the game and I had a lot of fun doing these. Comes with free Dead Kings DLC although this is very puzzle heavy so I didn't enjoy as much.

    Pick it up but only at a cheap price (£10/15)
  54. MegaGamet
    Apr 14, 2015
    6
    I'm giving this game a 6, because although I'm not finished with it, I intend to. So while my critique will seem to be focused on the negative, the game isn't awful (or cheap enough) to outright abandon. That being said...

    I created my metacritic account to talk about this game, for the sole purpose of feeling better. I can't use facebook... this review had to be official, dammit.    I'm giving this game a 6, because although I'm not finished with it, I intend to. So while my critique will seem to be focused on the negative, the game isn't awful (or cheap enough) to outright abandon. That being said...

    I created my metacritic account to talk about this game, for the sole purpose of feeling better. I can't use facebook... this review had to be official, dammit. So here it is. AC: Unity is disappointing, in comparison to others in the series. And mind you, I wasn't blown away by the first, rather enjoyed the second, skipped the third, loved the Black Flag for all the wrong reasons... and then landed here. So it's not like I've always hated or loved them... I've been back and fourth from the beginning. But here are the main complaints I have that put this iteration near the bottom.

    First, and foremost... Unity is so jumbled and disjointed, it's downright confusing at time. Not just mechanics (main mission versus everything else), but story and character development too. From the mechanics side, I know there is the usual "exclamation point" main mission... but one memory in, I'm walking towards that and it's telling me "you should probably have a higher level before continuing." But... how? I just started, I thought. Thankfully, the internet explained that I could ignore that and continue, or do a million other missions. I haven't even been introduced to lockpicking... but I apparently need to do it. Oh look, a murder I can investigate... for some reason. I'm just saying, from a story point, there is no real goal for this character, except the half assed revenge plot going on, but that's nothing I really care about. And from the mechanics, the world is full of point of interest, side missions, creates, sparkly things, etc... but I'm only a couple hours in and I don't know what any of those things are. And the game makes no attempt (at least at this point) to talk about them. Just do them for the sake of doing them, I guess.

    Next foul, in my mind, is the money grab. Well, not really. I don't have a Gold account, so I can't do the multiplayer which, I know... is lame. But I'm a loner, dottie... a rebel. Anyway, the game KNOWS that I'm not on that level, because it tells me every time... so for them to have these red coop missions scattered without allowing me to turn that **** off... it's bothersome.

    Next, the environment and beauty of Paris are problematic for two reasons. One, for as nice as it is to see inside certain buildings, and to see the dirty road, and every box, and crowds of people... I feel my character is sluggish at best. I know, they have to show my guy shoving people out of the way, and smoothly leaping from box to (unintended, **** get the **** down man!) ledges... but that all takes time to animate. So I feel like it's taxing just moving. This is next gen... I shoudla been blown away by the environment AND the performance. And thus far, it's just not smooth.

    Next... the mutha****in Nostadamus side missions. I appreciate (finally) that the game doesn't hold my hand. These are riddles that I have to find the hidden symbols throughout. But, as with the real guy... **** is gibberish. The map doesn't point out street names, so every time (here or in the murder mysteries) they talk about looking int he sewer under Rue ****off... I have no idea where Rue ****off is. Was I supposed to remember... I shouldn't have to google Paris to find out.

    And maybe that's where all this comes from. Black Flag was fun, had new dynamics, and a decent story and character building. This... it's like they said **** all this... you like jumping on buildings... here's some more of that. Oh, you like those wrist knife things... here are those..." Oh yeah! Why the **** do I have to "earn" the ability to sit on a bench?!? What kind of bastard has to be taught that **** No other AC game or game that offered a bench, had you level up to sit the **** down.

    Alright, I'm getting off course here.

    Last rant; they said "paris is huge in this game" and it is. But c'mon... the first thing I did was go to all the high point and sync up. In black Flag... there were one million of those thing on little under 100000 islands (give or take.) If I finish Unity and never leave this Paris... I'll feel really let down.

    Basically, I like it, I don't love it. So how do I sum that up. Okay... here goes.

    You know when you were playing black flag, and you reach the end of the story, and suddenly all that was left to do was find treasures and that shiny triangle things? You ended the game at, what... 94% and now you were just playing to get to that 100%. It was kinda fun, but now it's just a chore.

    That's this game from the getgo. It's a chore. It's a mildy fun, repetitive, chore with no immediate signs of a pay off, with as many mindlessly unecessary tasks thrown in to beef up the game. Don't want to murder anymore? How about you buy and spruce up cafes? ****    … Expand
  55. zaitsu
    Apr 26, 2016
    6
    I always was a huge fan of assasins. Its look ok , fps is droppy but its still the same good assasin. For everyone who enjoyed any part of franchise this is must have. I wilk try Syndicate
  56. Pjeb
    Jun 8, 2016
    6
    No longer broken - or completely broken - with an engaging, if confined story, and lots of familiar AC mechanics, but far too many mindless collectible tasks; infuriating for the completionist.
  57. DKurac
    Mar 29, 2019
    6
    The story isn't good. Assassins order is different it is like some political party which is stupid. Elise is templar that is strange. There are 3 locations Paris, Versailles and Franciade. Paris looks good I like it. Versailles is small so you are here just 1 sequence that is pity and Franciade looks so dark which I don't like. You can custom your outfit there are some good things but mostThe story isn't good. Assassins order is different it is like some political party which is stupid. Elise is templar that is strange. There are 3 locations Paris, Versailles and Franciade. Paris looks good I like it. Versailles is small so you are here just 1 sequence that is pity and Franciade looks so dark which I don't like. You can custom your outfit there are some good things but most of them looks terrible. Skills are bad I don't like it and lockpicking could be better. I really enjoyed Nostradamus enigmas and Murder mysteries these missions are great maybe because you don't need to actually control him so much. And also good are companion missions because these are often 10 sec missions. Other missions aren't good. Just some Co-op missions are good rest is bad and sometimes bugy, One thing I really dislike is when someone who is AFK join you so you can't finish it and even kick him out. Collecting is terrible because you can't buy maps so you have to find everything by yourself and that is impossible. Overall it is good looking game with some good things but everything other is terrible. What really annoyed me is that controls. In 80% of time he is just trying to annoy you like while running he firstly have to jump on every chair, there is stupid climbing he goes everywhere except where you actually want to go, then he stucks in tree and similar things, terrible combat everyone attack at the same time and they are also shooting at you so you can't attack and you just slowly dying.… Expand
  58. tom974
    Jan 5, 2020
    6
    I felt a lot of things playing this one. Globally it's a good game and I enjoyed it : good graphics, nice story, a liveful Paris to explore, scenarized sidequests.
    Had they brought a correct level of finition to this opus, my score would be an 8. But now, here we are with the same old game of the licence, more beautiful, slight gameplay changes but that's not enough for me, plus the    I felt a lot of things playing this one. Globally it's a good game and I enjoyed it : good graphics, nice story, a liveful Paris to explore, scenarized sidequests.
    Had they brought a correct level of finition to this opus, my score would be an 8. But now, here we are with the same old game of the licence, more beautiful, slight gameplay changes but that's not enough for me, plus the present timeline is put aside. More, the game is full of bugs and glitches which is really annoying and disappointing coming from such a big studio.    … Expand
  59. storygamer
    Aug 27, 2020
    6
    Action paired with history and stealth. As a huge Assassin`s Creed fan, I was a bit disappointed with the development of this series. Sure you have some cool characters, a decent fighting system and a wonderful animated Paris during the french revolution. But you can feel the lack of inspiration while playing for some hours. Entertaining, exciting but not the revolution I wanted.
  60. Deiwidas4
    Jan 27, 2021
    6
    Not the best AC which I have ever tried. Is it the worst? As well cannot say. The problem that I purchased this game only for 1.2 EUR it was a massive discount. Therefore, even though it would totally flop still could not evaluate too badly just due to the price which I have paid :D. In general, I was enjoying the details of Paris, parkour was great as well. I have spent some time on thisNot the best AC which I have ever tried. Is it the worst? As well cannot say. The problem that I purchased this game only for 1.2 EUR it was a massive discount. Therefore, even though it would totally flop still could not evaluate too badly just due to the price which I have paid :D. In general, I was enjoying the details of Paris, parkour was great as well. I have spent some time on this game as I have a bad habit try to complete everything 100%, so I guess it is not the worst game which I have ever tried by checking how much time I have spent on this AC. However, the story, in general, was weak. Arno as well was not the most interesting character. By knowing that I tried this game only in 2020 I did not have any massive bugs or crashes, I guess UBISOFT fixed them. I believe 6 is a fair evaluation.… Expand
  61. Mack9393
    Jan 27, 2023
    6
    I bought this game for $8 in 2023 and I still should’ve gotten it cheaper. Look, it’s old and it wasn’t polished when it came out either. It’s pretty for the time, and may have looked better with fresh eyes a few years back, but now it’s legacy titles make it seem beyond janky. Bought it to fill out my AC collection, but not sure I’ll even finish it. All the English speaking voice actorsI bought this game for $8 in 2023 and I still should’ve gotten it cheaper. Look, it’s old and it wasn’t polished when it came out either. It’s pretty for the time, and may have looked better with fresh eyes a few years back, but now it’s legacy titles make it seem beyond janky. Bought it to fill out my AC collection, but not sure I’ll even finish it. All the English speaking voice actors have accents from the U.K. It’s 18th century Versailles, not London FFS. Even if you change the language to French it’s clearly Québécois… cmon… how many games have they at least attempted to include regionally appropriate accents in their dialogue? Seems like it was a rushed cash grab that, thanks to suckers like me, is still bringing in cash.… Expand
  62. zezeljmare
    Jun 21, 2021
    6
    EN:
    After a few years of release, the game has finally been at least brought to a state where it can be played without huge bugs and glitches. As for the mechanics of the main character, it is unchanged, the movement is very similar to the previous AC games, Paris is very faithfully presented and the game looks great graphically. However the story and missions are quite basic and boring,    EN:
    After a few years of release, the game has finally been at least brought to a state where it can be played without huge bugs and glitches. As for the mechanics of the main character, it is unchanged, the movement is very similar to the previous AC games, Paris is very faithfully presented and the game looks great graphically. However the story and missions are quite basic and boring, often repetitive. The game is also full of various microtransactions, which fortunately do not affect the main story.

    SRB:
    Posle nekoliko godina od izlaska, igra je konačno barem dovedena u stanje da može da se igra bez ogromnih bagova i gličeva. Što se tiče mehanike glavnog lika, ona je nepromenjena, kretanje je veoma slično, kao u prethodnim AC igrama, Pariz je veoma verno predstavljen i grafički igra izgleda sjajno. Međutim priča i misije su dosta bazične i dosadne, često se ponavljaju. Igra je takođe puna raznih mikrotransakcija, koje srećom ne utiču na main story.    … Expand
  63. Der_Sperling_
    Jan 18, 2022
    6
    Однотипные задания, сюжет тоже очень и очень примитивный. Спасает только неплохая графика (и то, на Xbox Series X её на данный момент не подтянули, только 60 фпс добавили) и обновлённый паркур. Зато тут есть новшество – донатные шмотки ;)Однотипные задания, сюжет тоже очень и очень примитивный. Спасает только неплохая графика (и то, на Xbox Series X её на данный момент не подтянули, только 60 фпс добавили) и обновлённый паркур. Зато тут есть новшество – донатные шмотки ;)
  64. karco
    Nov 13, 2014
    5
    Same sh*t as always. Same repetitive, boring missions, same crappy non-historical story and cliched, non-charismatic characters. Game have tons of bugs and glitches. Graphic is only good thing in this game. But framerate and glitches spoil it too.

    Don't buy this sh*t!
  65. brazmonkey13
    Nov 11, 2014
    5
    Why would you spend $60 on a game that's been out for 5 years? It's just like every other assassin's creed, but with different characters and a different story. But if you want another assassin's creed game, then you really shouldn't be looking at the ratings, because it's going to be the same game every year, and if you like AC, then you'll like this game.
  66. TheWaffle
    Jul 24, 2015
    5
    One step forward, two steps back. Sequels often underperform expectations, it's rare that they underperform their prequels. ACU somehow manages to regress to problems that were solved back in AC2 and AC3. Combat is more stale than it has been since AC1, with only a couple animations for each type of attack, which strikes a stark contrast with the swirling melees of AC4 or the parries intoOne step forward, two steps back. Sequels often underperform expectations, it's rare that they underperform their prequels. ACU somehow manages to regress to problems that were solved back in AC2 and AC3. Combat is more stale than it has been since AC1, with only a couple animations for each type of attack, which strikes a stark contrast with the swirling melees of AC4 or the parries into pistol executions of AC2 or the turning an enemy's guns on his friends in AC3. Instead, Unity just turns into a hack and slash with the same approach to pretty much every enemy.

    The globe-trotting beauty of AC4 and the rural twist of AC3 are also lost as we're now stuck in Revolutionary Paris which, while beautiful at first glance, quickly turns very dull with a repetitive city-scape that is as bland as the cities from AC1 (which were mostly limited by the tech of the time). Even worse, the free-running mechanic has gotten much more clunky. Despite the clean, angular streets of Paris (compared to the dynamic and shifting ship combat of AC4) Arno manages to catch himself on every chair and table on every street corner, in between getting caught on the weird two tier rooftops and the frustrating open windows. Add to the mix streets that are more clogged with NPCs than ever before, and just getting from place to place becomes an arduous task.

    The coop mode, while a novel idea, is infuriatingly hard to find players in. Gone too are the interesting side plots and masterful puzzles that ate up my time in Ezio's games. So too is the exciting ship-to-ship combat and boardings of AC4. The convoluted plot of AC4 could be forgiven in the midst of such glorious pirating carnage, but ACU's plot is too single-minded to carry what is the most repetitive AC gameplay in years. It would be hard to justify putting Arno back on a ship, but there are certainly other interesting opportunities for gameplay challenges. The game seems like it might take an interesting turn when Napoleon offers some help (imagine joining Napoleon's armies as they conquer Egypt, Europe, and march on Russia) but I groaned audibly when Arno turns down his offer in order to stay in the same boring Paris.

    There are a few welcome changes, the ability to crouch is an amazingly late addition to a series based on stealth, and the free-run up/down buttons give you more control of Arno so that he doesn't always go flying off a rooftop when you were just trying to get to the balcony below. Even so, the execution is poor, and I've still accidentally jumped off a few perches when I was just trying to get off a railing. The more open approach to assassinations is great, but most of the time the best approach is just to throw on a disguise and walk in the front door.

    The ability to purchase and swap gear anywhere at any time really takes the feel out of the game and makes the many in-game merchants irrelevant. And the upgrades to each weapon and specialization through skills make the game much more limiting since it makes no sense to change from halberds back to swords if you've taken the long-weapon skill bonus and upgraded that weapon. Many of the different pieces of gear have identical stat-lines and seem only to exist for different looks.

    The game seems to have put an awful lot of detail into a few fleeting sequences where Arno explores France in the Industrial Revolution and occupied Paris in World War II, and yet we only linger in those sequences for a few minutes before being plunged back into the tired French Revolution.

    I wish I could like this game more, but it took so many of the gameplay advances from the past three major entries and chucked them out the window. Almost none of the gameplay modes or mechanisms work as well, the side missions are boring, and the plot-line is single-minded. At least they've increasingly done away with the weak present-day sequences that just interrupted the more interesting gameplay. There are a million and one different collectibles to be found in ACU but none of them are worth the time and effort. It's a shame that the coop can't be played with AI buddies when a real partner can't be found. And I'm bored out of my mind with the streets of Paris.    … Expand
  67. countyourmacros
    Dec 11, 2014
    5
    Three reasons this game has a bad rating: 1) Angry Xbox 360 and PS3 users are mad because this game was only next-gen. 2) This game had a bunch of glitches and bugs for the first two weeks. 3) This game is not similar to Black Flag.

    However, is this game a 3.5? No, but it's not perfect. I'd give this game a 5.5 out of 10, which is good because I'm normally a harsh critic. Visuals.    Three reasons this game has a bad rating: 1) Angry Xbox 360 and PS3 users are mad because this game was only next-gen. 2) This game had a bunch of glitches and bugs for the first two weeks. 3) This game is not similar to Black Flag.

    However, is this game a 3.5? No, but it's not perfect. I'd give this game a 5.5 out of 10, which is good because I'm normally a harsh critic.

    Visuals. Beautiful graphics and environment. Really captivating and engaging story line had me playing "just one more mission" for hours on end. The voice acting was brilliant. The city felt alive, and it was awesome seeing the difference in environments from higher end places to the slums.

    Gameplay was solid, glitches aside. Unlike past AC games, you can actually play it how you want, whether that be stealthily, straight action, range battles, etc. At times the controls were frustrating, but once you get used to it it's not so bad.    … Expand
  68. Themazedude
    Apr 16, 2015
    5
    This game has giltchs and bugs and it's sucks worst 60 buck! i ever spent on a broken game every AC game is the same thing as the old ones the only good one in my eyes is black flag.
  69. therealzog
    Nov 11, 2014
    5
    As soon as Unity started, I found myself comparing it to its predecessors. AC IV was an entertaining, beautiful game that played well yet had a lackluster story. I spent the time sailing the seas and collecting every little secret around the Caribbean. It was fun, and it was consistently fun. AC III, on the other hand, was not fun. While the game looked great, it suffered from majorAs soon as Unity started, I found myself comparing it to its predecessors. AC IV was an entertaining, beautiful game that played well yet had a lackluster story. I spent the time sailing the seas and collecting every little secret around the Caribbean. It was fun, and it was consistently fun. AC III, on the other hand, was not fun. While the game looked great, it suffered from major technical and gameplay issues that made it impossible for me to even get through half the campaign.

    Unity seems to have more in common with AC III than AC IV.

    Within the first 30 minutes of playing this game, I noticed consistent frame rate drops, stocky animation transitions, and odd pop-in during cutscenes that ripped me out of the experience. On the positive side, the game looks beautiful and the interior fidelity of some of France's most historical palaces is unprecedented. Regardless, the game's clear inability to render the massive crowds without the frame rate dropping to under 20 fps shows how incomplete the game really is.

    Don't buy this game. Rent it if you'd like, and see for yourself. You may have fun with the game for five hours, but you surely won't feel compelled to find all the secrets and complete all the side missions. The game is boring, and its technical shortcomings make it difficult to sit through.

    I pre-loaded the game. And now I regret my decision wholeheartedly.    … Expand
  70. jsharbour
    Nov 26, 2016
    5
    This game has the worst stealth of the entire series--that is to say, there really is none, even though it's hyped in skills and items. Useless. Stealth does not exist, it is only icing to make the player feel as if it's happening. Guards will spot you through walls, around corners. When one guard spots you, 100 guards come running to the scene. I have personally watched guards materializeThis game has the worst stealth of the entire series--that is to say, there really is none, even though it's hyped in skills and items. Useless. Stealth does not exist, it is only icing to make the player feel as if it's happening. Guards will spot you through walls, around corners. When one guard spots you, 100 guards come running to the scene. I have personally watched guards materialize into thin air, Star Trek style, to rush my character. That's complete ****

    The parkour is the most improved of the entire series to this date. I bought this game late after all the early complaints had been addressed, so my rating is based on the "fixed" version of Unity. The missions are absolutely stupid. I rated only one of the pointless side quests 5 stars; all the rest, including all of the main missions, got a 1 or 2. Mainly, because stealth does not work. For instance, a mission to assassinate someone inside a building crawling with guards. So I'm on a window ledge waiting to kill a guard inside. He walks up, spots me, 100 more guards show up, shooting at me through the wall (apparently the window is 10 feet wide). I crawl a few feet away, be still for a few minutes, and all goes back to normal. Translation: Suspense of disbelief blown. Here I am, an assassin, infiltrating a royal house, clearly up to no good, and the guards just give up after 2 minutes and walk away. I realize the game can't accommodate them actually searching the grounds, but give me a #*@*%^&# break.

    There's no way to attract a guard to come toward your hiding spot. He might just wander by but usually does not. So what can you do? You have to basically complete the missions exactly as the designer intended because there's no way to misdirect a guard to sneak by or kill him silently. It's all just bollocked up and not fun.

    While completing sequence 9, I became so agitated my blood pressure went up, and I just began screaming at the game. Not because I screwed up. This late in the game, I know what the #*@# I'm doing. Because the game does something unbelievably stupid that causes me to restart at the last checkpoint. In other words, I didn't do it EXACTLY the one way it must be done. So much for open world. That's **** There is no open world here, it's a big city scape full of useless treasure chests if you want to waste 50 hours opening up fkg chests. Which gets old after about 1 hour.

    This is yet another example of an Ubisoft game that had so much extraordinary potential--like Splinter Cell Blacklist--but the stealth is completely broken so it's just NOT FUN. Although I quit Blacklist after the first few missions out of utter frustration, I stuck with it in Unity because the story was interesting. The gameplay is the usual horrible Ubisoft **** but the story is enjoyable so I suffered through stupid **** missions created by incompetent designers and playtested by fans rather than real QA people. A real QA team could not have tested this game.

    I will absolutely never touch this game again after having finished it. Never again! Black Flag, though, was enormously fun and replayable. The Ezio series was fun, though it too had enormously frustrating problems with parkour. So there's the rub: Unity fixed most of the serious flaws in parkour, but STILL manages to anger the player into near controller-smashing rage.

    I don't have anger issues. This game brings out rage in me in the same way that a bad driver on the freeway does. It's a justified rage because my best effort has no impact on the situation. So, yeah, that's the best analogy I can think of: Playing a typical AC game is like commuting to work with idiots on the road. At least in AC my life isn't in danger every day, but the emotions are the same.    … Expand
  71. twistedmetal
    Jan 6, 2015
    5
    For starters I have been a fan of the series ever since altair came on the scene. So I know what im saying when I say that this game in my opinion is probably the worst installment in the series to date. Instead of the assassins evolving and getting better with the times it seems that in this installment your assassin has somehow taken a step backwards it actually feels like your a recruitFor starters I have been a fan of the series ever since altair came on the scene. So I know what im saying when I say that this game in my opinion is probably the worst installment in the series to date. Instead of the assassins evolving and getting better with the times it seems that in this installment your assassin has somehow taken a step backwards it actually feels like your a recruit again. Ubisoft has stripped you of two of your most important combat abilities which is the counter block and the ability to garb another enemy as a human shield to block enemy bullets. The lack of these two vital abilities coupled with the processing power of the xbox one and the playstation 4 which allowed the developers to fit more enemies on screen at one time then ever before is a bad combination. There were times when there were so many enemies on screen that I got killed before I could even get my bearings. The enemies favorite tactic seems to be having half the group come after you with swords while the other half beats you to death with gunshots because there is nothing you can do about it. Because of this design choice you are forced to roll around on the ground like an idiot when you see that someone is trying to shoot at you and while youre making a public spectacle of yourself youre getting torn up by blades. So you can counter a sword strike and take a bunch of bullets in the back or you can roll around and possibly dodge a few bullets but get cut up with swords. Pick your poison. Another odd design choice is in this game is you have to buy different abilities instead of learning them over time. Which I guess will work for some people I mean it kind of gives you a chance to customize your assassins abilities. They have also completely eliminated naval battles which was a major staple in the last few installments. Now I know that this is during the French revolution but I know for a fact that the French had a navy. That brings up another point. Why are you limited to the city of Paris? But the odd design choices are just the tip of the iceberg. Lets talk about the selling point of unity. The multiplayer. Not much can be said nothing good about it anyway. Simply it doesn't work the servers are hit and miss and playing with random people online is a hassle because non one wants to communicate everyone just wants to be Rambo and kill everyone instead of being stealthy and working together. The last thing I want to talk about is of course the terrible game ending glitches. Unity will just randomly stop working. Ive fallen through the world and been stuck running in place on a flat roof top and on more than one occasion ive been unable to climb up the sides of building even though there is clearly a ledge within reach he wont grab it. So overall it was disappointing. Strange design choices and glitches hold this game back and I hope ubisoft dosent repeat this mistake.… Expand
  72. slycooper20
    Jan 5, 2015
    5
    This review was written post patch, and while there's no excuse for releasing it in the state it was in, I'm happy that they actually fixed it in a relatively timely manner. As for the game, it's competent. The only real problem I have is that the difficulty has been ramped up significantly, and not in a good way. Guards can spot you incredibly easily, and 90 percent them have guns, whichThis review was written post patch, and while there's no excuse for releasing it in the state it was in, I'm happy that they actually fixed it in a relatively timely manner. As for the game, it's competent. The only real problem I have is that the difficulty has been ramped up significantly, and not in a good way. Guards can spot you incredibly easily, and 90 percent them have guns, which they are not afraid to fire at you, chew through your health and knock you off of a building, forcing you to climb up it again before being shot again and repeating the process ad nauseam. I also hate the lack of checkpoints in assassination missions. The guards in this game (especially the higher level guards) will make you regret **** up, and if you die during an assassination mission, you have to start the whole thing over again. And I say **** you to that. I'm sticking with Rogue.… Expand
  73. Nocutian
    Jan 10, 2015
    5
    AC Unity is a definite step backwards from Black Flag. Graphically it is great, but it lacks story-wise. I actually enjoyed the combat system, though it's considerably harder than previous iterations. Side missions are boring at best and collectibles are neither exciting or rewarding. Without an interesting feature such as Black Flag's naval combat, the game feels stale. Story missions areAC Unity is a definite step backwards from Black Flag. Graphically it is great, but it lacks story-wise. I actually enjoyed the combat system, though it's considerably harder than previous iterations. Side missions are boring at best and collectibles are neither exciting or rewarding. Without an interesting feature such as Black Flag's naval combat, the game feels stale. Story missions are repetitive but do offer a sandbox experience in multiple assassination missions. While this adds to the creativity of the mission, I still felt forced to go a certain way into the fight. Stealth is vastly improved from the previous installments, but the cover system is terrible and exploitable. All in all, the game is still enjoyable if you like the series a lot. If you're a first time buyer, this may not be for you.… Expand
  74. veghzoli
    Feb 20, 2015
    5
    Bad launch, and disappointing story. Arno start well but, in the end he will be a really one sided character like Connor. Lost every mystery in the ac universe.
  75. MattBrady99
    May 4, 2015
    5
    Just when I thought the Assassin's Creed series was going someone special after Black Flag and now that thought has faded away.

    Assassin's Creed: Unity was another game in 2014 that was way over hyped. But for once I actually understood why, I mean Black Flag did well and that game got so many positive ratings from people and like every year Ubisoft has to rush out another game to keep    Just when I thought the Assassin's Creed series was going someone special after Black Flag and now that thought has faded away.

    Assassin's Creed: Unity was another game in 2014 that was way over hyped. But for once I actually understood why, I mean Black Flag did well and that game got so many positive ratings from people and like every year Ubisoft has to rush out another game to keep the love coming , and Unity blows my mind, not be the game graphs or the story and characters, actually it blows my mind how unfinished this game really is.

    The main character of the game "Arno", is basically like Conner from Creed 3. I think those two have a lot in common, I mean they both boring, shallow, uninteresting and flat out douche bags. I didn't really give a fuss about his revenge story that's been done before and it's already getting tried by now. Arno's character ark was like watching a old dead tree trying to act for the sake of it.

    Now let's talk about the graphs in the game and I got to say the graphs in the background looked really pretty and I can see a lot of time and effort went into that, but I think the time and effort only went to the graphs and nothing else, because character effect's keep getting all buggy and it's the same with everything else around me. People falling through the ground, buildings acting up on me and people teleporting to different places out of nowhere. It's a mess and some of the graphs looked extremely unfinished.

    The action is okay, nothing really special just the basic action from the past Creed series.

    Overall Unity is a buggy, laughably unfinished mess. It's a real same, this game could have been pretty fantastic revenge story, but the game problems do hold it back and the cracks do show in this one.    … Expand
  76. NexusTsunami
    Jan 22, 2017
    5
    Ich spiele AC seit dem erstem Teil. Ich beschränke mich bei diesem Review auf das Kampfsystem. Warum auch nicht, so waren die doch je nach Epoche (authentischen) Spielewelten von Ubisoft eine Reise wert (so auch in Unity).

    Allerdings möchte ich mich mit dem "neuen" Kampfsystem nicht anfreunden. Für viele mag das Kampfsystem der älteren Teile zu anspruchslos gewesen sein. Für mich waren    Ich spiele AC seit dem erstem Teil. Ich beschränke mich bei diesem Review auf das Kampfsystem. Warum auch nicht, so waren die doch je nach Epoche (authentischen) Spielewelten von Ubisoft eine Reise wert (so auch in Unity).

    Allerdings möchte ich mich mit dem "neuen" Kampfsystem nicht anfreunden. Für viele mag das Kampfsystem der älteren Teile zu anspruchslos gewesen sein. Für mich waren sie essentieller Bestandteil des Spieleerlebnisses in der Reihe. Ich WOLLTE übermächtig sein und durch gut getimte Konter meinen Gegner spektakulär niederstrecken.

    Leider verwehrte mir Unity dieses Kampfsystem und speiste mich mit sinnlosen "Schlag hier, schlag da"... Ansonsten muss ich ehrlich gestehen, ich hatte kein Bugfest.    … Expand
  77. DanishGamingGuy
    Mar 1, 2016
    5
    again with the accent problem ubisoft. well besides that it was harder the more recent games in the franchise which i liked still the frame rate was bad and the story was not good and it was very buggy
  78. xvvolf
    Aug 23, 2016
    5
    I purchased this game well after release so all the release day bugs were hammered out. Still, framerate was a massive issue while playing Unity.
    The game was too ambitious graphically. It is a graphically stunning game, but the gameplay quality takes a massive hit with dropped frames constantly occurring.
    Also as a single player only gamer, having the multiplayer missions scattered    I purchased this game well after release so all the release day bugs were hammered out. Still, framerate was a massive issue while playing Unity.
    The game was too ambitious graphically. It is a graphically stunning game, but the gameplay quality takes a massive hit with dropped frames constantly occurring.

    Also as a single player only gamer, having the multiplayer missions scattered all over was just flat out annoying. You can play them as a single player, but most are just flat out impossible without 2 or more players.    … Expand
  79. gun_luis
    May 20, 2018
    5
    BUGS y mas BUGS. Historia decente, ambientación espectacular... pero la peor jugabilidad de la saga, llegando a desesperar.
  80. Matias8654
    Jan 12, 2019
    5
    Unity no esta a la altura de la francia de Ubisoft, aunque es claro que los juegos de Assassin's Creed estan hiendo a la baja
  81. Cementer200
    Sep 28, 2020
    5
    Assassin's Creed Unity is a average game. AC Unity is a open world game set in Paris during the french revolution. The main story is good and bad the side missions and activities are good the gameplay update from assassin's creed black flag.
  82. skippiskip
    Apr 19, 2021
    5
    This game was not as good as Assassin's Creed Rogue, which I thought was the best of the games that I played. This game was boring. Game mechanics were confusing. The story felt like it pulled situations out of the air just to have a situation to force the plot forward. The romance in the game was very unsatisfying. The game was just hot trash all around. What keeps this score from goingThis game was not as good as Assassin's Creed Rogue, which I thought was the best of the games that I played. This game was boring. Game mechanics were confusing. The story felt like it pulled situations out of the air just to have a situation to force the plot forward. The romance in the game was very unsatisfying. The game was just hot trash all around. What keeps this score from going any lower is a convincing open-world, excellent graphics (for its time, but it still looks good today), and the outfits.

    Other than the stupid story, what really kills this game is the co-op missions and the costumes and weapons that are required to purchase with one of two currencies to make your gameplay easier. The weapons were not different enough, and they felt unfair to use depending on the level of what character you engaged in combat with. This was too different from Rogue, and I don't like it.

    Did I get my money's worth? I think so, because I bought it off G2A for less than $2.    … Expand
  83. TheDahaka
    Nov 11, 2014
    4
    It's Assassin's Creed with lots of bugs, a shocking frame rate and micro tranasctions of up to $100USD enjoy!

    Another game pushed to market beforw it was read foe release. Keep up the good work Ubisoft, you will be taking away EA's golden turd in not time at this rate.
  84. TheQuietGamer
    Dec 30, 2015
    4
    A game notorious for having a terrible launch plagued by an absurd amount of technical issues. One can't help but wonder would the game have been better received by the public it had been released with more polish. I, for one, don't think so. Because even now when the majority of it's technical issues have been patched all we are left with is a bad game.

    Numerous changes have been made    A game notorious for having a terrible launch plagued by an absurd amount of technical issues. One can't help but wonder would the game have been better received by the public it had been released with more polish. I, for one, don't think so. Because even now when the majority of it's technical issues have been patched all we are left with is a bad game.

    Numerous changes have been made to the gameplay. None of them for the better. It's still very much Assassin's Creed, but in an effort to make the series more complex the developers have only made it more convoluted. The fun core gameplay of the series has been polluted and the combat is outright broken.

    Combat has always been a more flawed aspect of the series. It takes a step back here. Due to the botched handling of the parry system fights can be long, drawn out, and tedious when facing more than one enemy at a time. Something you'll be doing regularly. The camera frequently obscures enemy combatants. You can use stealth to bypass as much combat as you can. The new changes to how stealth works do feel awkward at times. I still found plenty of satisfaction in sneaking around and quietly dispatching foes though.

    The new leveling up system is a joke and uncomfortably clashes with the game's new ways of handling difficulty. Different sections of the city are going to contain harder enemies and side-quests. It's a nice idea to have certain parts of the map harder to interact with until you level up and get better gear. Plenty of other open world games have done the same thing with much success. However with so many of the upgrades you get from leveling up being locked until you progress in the story (which would have been helpful to ensure it's not a nightmare to actually get further in the story), and so much of the gear being tied to side-quests, it just doesn't work for Unity. What really hurts it is that the side-content just isn't that appealing. I found no interest in tackling any of it.

    The parkour/climbing system also gets tampered with. Once again good ideas, awkward execution. Most of the issues come from the loose controls. Sometimes your character just won't do what you're telling him to do. That's always been an irritant in the series, but when you combine that with the number of new animations brought on by the stunning graphics that just end up making things more awkward, you end up with the most awkward one yet. I have to give them credit for the new climbing down mechanics. Downward descensions have always just been clumsy. Now they are handled with the finesse of regular climbing. It's probably the only change I would like to see stick around going forward.

    Presentation has always been a strong point for this series and this entry is no different. The graphics can be absolutely gorgeous. High quality voice acting backs up the writing even though it makes no sense that all of these French characters sound English.

    The story is just plain uninteresting. The characters themselves are flat and their conflict is boring. The modern day story barely exists. Literally nothing happens and there aren't even any gameplay sections relating to it that take place in the present time. All we get are a few cutscenes and some intrusive dialog. Basically we get nothing. It makes me wonder why they even keep that part of the series alive. It's clear Ubisoft has no idea what to do with it now and that it's just hanging on by a thread.

    The new addition of cooperative missions is cool. Obviously it will only really be appealing if you play with friends as coordination is required for the harder ones. But with the core gameplay butchered the way it is there isn't a reason for you to suffer through this game by yourself, much less with company. There's no reason to suffer through this game at all.

    It's a big blemish for the series. Not only did it have the misfortune of releasing in a sorry, glitch-ridden state, but now even when it's almost completely fixed there still isn't a reason to play it thanks to how bad the actual gameplay is. It stumbles in just about every area. There are moments where the brightness of the series shines through and you can have a little bit of fun with it. The thrill and satisfaction of planning and setting up that perfect assassination can still be found here, but it's an absolute struggle to do so every step of the way. If the new mechanics and changes introduced here are going to be the foundation of the series moving forward then this might mean the end of the series. At least it will be for me. A lot of these ideas just don't work for Assassin's Creed and this just isn't a fun game.

    I give it a 4.5/10    … Expand
  85. bugbear1
    Nov 11, 2014
    4
    Got the XBOX 1 bundle w/Unity and the game is unbelievable and not in a good way. Screen-tearing is rampant; actually, almost constantly since Arno's introduction in the game. Imprecise controls with lots of wiggle-room. Obviously, I have not completed the game and, normally, I would have completed any game prior to any written op-ed pieces but this, this. . . .

    Glad it was free    Got the XBOX 1 bundle w/Unity and the game is unbelievable and not in a good way. Screen-tearing is rampant; actually, almost constantly since Arno's introduction in the game. Imprecise controls with lots of wiggle-room. Obviously, I have not completed the game and, normally, I would have completed any game prior to any written op-ed pieces but this, this. . . .

    Glad it was free with the console is the "nicest thing" I can write at this point---- smh :(    … Expand
  86. TDUupdaterHD
    Nov 13, 2014
    4
    Another unoptimized rushed game from Ubisoft, poor FPS and tons of bugs. If you are planning to buy this game wait for Ubisoft to fix them first. The only
  87. TheNickage
    Jan 6, 2015
    4
    The game itself isn't necessarily bad.. The story is decent, and there is a lot to do. The co-op missions are fun, but it can be confusing trying to invite friends, as it is never explained. It isn't hard to figure out after a while, but it would be nice if there were a short tutorial. Also, there should be an option to co-op campaign and free roam, that would make the game a lot better.The game itself isn't necessarily bad.. The story is decent, and there is a lot to do. The co-op missions are fun, but it can be confusing trying to invite friends, as it is never explained. It isn't hard to figure out after a while, but it would be nice if there were a short tutorial. Also, there should be an option to co-op campaign and free roam, that would make the game a lot better. My main point, though, is the controls. They are FRUSTRATINGLY UNRESPONSIVE. I found myself having to MASH buttons, while continuing to be ignored, until my character finally responded, as if to make up for the delay, and would throw 3 smoke bombs WAY after the point. Combat controls are also unresponsive, even with perfect button inputs. You'll find yourself taking way more hits that you shouldn't be, because of sloppy coding. The game still has a lot of kinks and bugs to work through, and it is blatantly obvious that this game was nowhere near ready to be released.… Expand
  88. EsquireAtLarge
    Dec 3, 2014
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Having just completed the game, I feel this to be the worst entry in the series. About midway through I got so frustrated with it that I just wanted to hurry and complete it, no game should make you feel that way.
    It is well known now that this game was released a horribly glitchy mess - this couldn't be more true. The frame rate is inconsistent, and this should not be on a AAA title released by a major studio, frame rate should be one of the development priorities! Throughout my play time the game froze three times, all forcing a restart; this occurred in areas that were completely empty! Additionally, screen tearing abounds! If that wasn't enough, my character would die for no apparent reason whenever I had to jump through a rift portal!
    Glitches aside, let me run through the gameplay problems that plagued this title:
    Ubisoft was raving about their new "parkour" system, how it would make movement more fluid and be easier to control. It isn't new. It's literally the same system that's been in every assassin's creed game to date - they all had parkour! What is new is that the controls are now infinitely worse; they are so similar, and yet so much worse. Arno will now get stuck climbing on a wall and you'll have to randomly hit A to jump. So you think that you always have to push it when you want to climb, but no! Only at some parts of the wall you are climbing do you have to do this. When you finally realize you are supposed to push A, you'll get to enjoy watching Arno seize on the wall for a few minutes before he actually makes the jump.
    And this applies to EVERYTHING in the game, he's so much clunkier than his predecessors (and they were all very clunky themselves). Want to run away from guards chasing you? Too bad! You'll get stuck on this chair and won't get off no matter how hard you try for a good five minutes!
    Speaking of the guards, I don't understand why they needed to amp up their difficulty so much. In the previous games your character was essentially unstoppable, there weren't that many hard segments. In this title however, they went overboard in the opposite direction! Guards come in different levels based on the diamonds above their head, and guards of the maximum level are very difficult to kill (they dodge constantly and always defend); the "break defense" option is no longer there, instead you must purchase a skill to let you do this. I like the idea they were going for, but they executed it horribly. On almost every mission it is impossible for someone not to see you, and when they do they will magically alert EVERYONE. You will go from being completely hidden to being discovered and having ten guys on you in seconds; it's completely unrealistic. It's as if all the guards communicate through telepathy and they instantly know where you are at all times, and they can also guide bullets as well, because THEY NEVER MISS.
    That's right, they never miss their shots. You are told you can dodge bullets by pushing A, but this never works. Try running away into a dense crowd of people and you will still get shot, from any distance. And no other person will be hit but you either! This was one of the most aggravating aspects of the game to me. Arno trained with the Assassins and yet knows nothing that his predecessors did: he can't use human shields at all, you must unlock the ability to kill more than two people (ground or air), you must unlock guns, you must unlock the money pouch...
    Story wise the game is average. It blurs the lines between the Assassins' and Templar's motivations, but it doesn't have many memorable characters. There were very few recognizable people, and after your struggle to achieve your goal, you are told at the end that it didn't really matter! In truth, I felt this game portrayed the Assassins negatively.
    Overall, I would not recommend this game to anyone.    … Expand
  89. IllusiveBFG
    Nov 14, 2014
    4
    Broken.....Is the only word that describes ACU. There is a game to be found here, but it's lost in a "pisspot" poor game engine that can't even render what's going on. My television going black on itself for five to 8 seconds, to clipping through building, having my xbox crash, receiving random achievement, dying without anyone hitting me, frame rates that are closer to slide shows thanBroken.....Is the only word that describes ACU. There is a game to be found here, but it's lost in a "pisspot" poor game engine that can't even render what's going on. My television going black on itself for five to 8 seconds, to clipping through building, having my xbox crash, receiving random achievement, dying without anyone hitting me, frame rates that are closer to slide shows than actual motion....What the hell happened Ubisoft.

    This game has tarnished the Assassins Creed brand and your company.

    Before I rant further, I will give props to the art team and models. The game looks next gen especially in screen shots, but that's about it, everything else is lost behind poor implementation and stability problems.

    The story also seems to have some promise but get's lost in itself. Arno goes from having a free spirited Ezio like quality to a one dimensional killer in the blink of an eye. Half the time I'm not sure why I'm doing the things I'm doing or any context behind it. You would think that the bloody french revolution would be a great place to have an AC game, but the character seem indifferent to the struggle and even advise you to avoid it.

    I wasn't able to get any further than sequence 5, the game is that unplayable. I could look past the story issues and enjoy the game for what it is....if it actually worked. I think I lost it the other night when I was clipping inside the wall at the notre dame and received three separate achievements.

    I mean I can't even write this review without being angry.....

    I haven't even mentioned the shameless introductions of micro transactions.....which should be called Macro transaction. Everything in this game cost you money. Yes it can be unlocked through regular play, but this logic is flawed because the game can't be played. It's a fricken train wreck.

    There were a couple moments where I didn't have any issues what so ever, and these happened to be moments that have been shown in trailers and demos. If I had to take a guess the game was chopped up into several piece and various studios that had little communication with one another each worked on part. It's like a very poor assembly line. Yea the steering wheel is perfect, but it doesn't change the fact the other guy didn't fix the fuel line.

    I love the AC series and I love the lore and the general idea behind this, but this game is a mess. It's not worth your money. Invest in a developer who cares about their content.    … Expand
  90. necroknight713
    Dec 14, 2014
    4
    Recently i have played all the assassin's creed games from II to Unity and each has gotten better and more fun than the last, except for some major problems with Unity. The game itself is fine and enjoyable but after having lock out half the content due to bugs, and having to completely restart the game once, imagine my rage when my save data was once again wiped clean. As to Ubisoft'sRecently i have played all the assassin's creed games from II to Unity and each has gotten better and more fun than the last, except for some major problems with Unity. The game itself is fine and enjoyable but after having lock out half the content due to bugs, and having to completely restart the game once, imagine my rage when my save data was once again wiped clean. As to Ubisoft's promises of patches and free dlc i say this: better get the patches right because what good is dlc on a broken game?… Expand
  91. nicolas_scala27
    Jan 9, 2015
    4
    this game is a disappointment story line is okay but not up to par with the other assassins creeds the game looks stunning but it lags it glitches and in short this game is a disappointment
  92. kamokool
    Jan 10, 2015
    4
    Now, I love the Assassin's Creed franchise but this is by far the worst one. They've made the combat so that you can't fight more than three people at one because you will get absolutely destroyed. Also they have crammed way too much stuff into this game which makes it nearly impossible to find things on the map even with the legend. To be fair the free running has been greatly improvedNow, I love the Assassin's Creed franchise but this is by far the worst one. They've made the combat so that you can't fight more than three people at one because you will get absolutely destroyed. Also they have crammed way too much stuff into this game which makes it nearly impossible to find things on the map even with the legend. To be fair the free running has been greatly improved from other games so it gets some brownie points there but overall I would give it a miss… Expand
  93. Kim0409
    Feb 1, 2015
    4
    I was one of the people who ignored the bad reviews for this game and was very excited. I was sorely disappointed. The game on a whole is good and, as a huge fan of the Assassin's Creed series, I've enjoyed playing it. However, there were several key glaring mistakes that Ubisoft made. They got rid of whistling, replacing it with cherry bombs which do nothing and are one of the mostI was one of the people who ignored the bad reviews for this game and was very excited. I was sorely disappointed. The game on a whole is good and, as a huge fan of the Assassin's Creed series, I've enjoyed playing it. However, there were several key glaring mistakes that Ubisoft made. They got rid of whistling, replacing it with cherry bombs which do nothing and are one of the most useless skills for stealth and luring enemies. In the absence of human shield, we are left with no way to counter gunshots unless we somehow dodge by rolling wildly on the ground. We can't move bodies, which is a pretty logical part of stealth in general so I can't even think of one good reason why they would get rid of it. We have to BUY basic skills like wielding a gun, double assassinations, double air assassinations, or throwing money on the ground (seriously, who can't do that!?). I understand the idea of specializing your Arno's abilities and skills, but they should have made it so that the skills that we purchase are actual special ones that a regular assassin of this series wouldn't already have. The Helix missions in which you time travel was also a very exciting aspect of this game, but again, Ubisoft fell flat. It could have been so much better that I think that, with the way it's been executed, Unity would have been better off without it. AC4 was so painfully superior to Unity that the "improvements" that Ubisoft claims to have made mean absolutely nothing. Also, eagle vision has a cooldown. I've played nearly all of the Assassin's Creed games and I have never had to have a cooldown. People may have complained that combat was too easy and that certain aspects make the gameplay too easy but these are the same people complaining about the changes that THEY demanded now. They are just as guilty as Ubisoft for completely crippling Unity, which had so much potential. I recommend this game for casual fans who know they won't be so disappointed by how much Ubisoft (and many of the fans of this game) messed up. I'd like to add that I don't hate this game; it's quite fun and I still love it, but it's low on my ranking of the Assassin's Creed games. If you think this game was as disappointing as I felt it was, turn to AC4 or Rogue. Unity can't really compare to these two.… Expand
  94. DrSpaceCowboy
    Feb 1, 2015
    4
    I bought into the Ubisoft hype-train much like everyone else with Unity, and was incredibly disappointed. I'm a huge fan of Assassin's Creed, and yet this game lacked what has made the series stand out for me.

    Story- The story, which is normally the best part of the games, was dull, and very unoriginal. The story revolved around Arno being in love with Elise, and nothing more. The main    I bought into the Ubisoft hype-train much like everyone else with Unity, and was incredibly disappointed. I'm a huge fan of Assassin's Creed, and yet this game lacked what has made the series stand out for me.

    Story- The story, which is normally the best part of the games, was dull, and very unoriginal. The story revolved around Arno being in love with Elise, and nothing more. The main character's purpose was completely overshadowed by the other characters who actually had goals outside of personal relationships. But, the modern day story line was even worse than Arno's. In every game in the series, people have complained that the modern day aspect was a distraction, but I always found that it connected the games in a very interesting way. Unfortunately in Unity, the modern day story was exactly what people have been complaining about for years. You are visited in your Helix by two assassins who tell you to find a sage, and when you find the sage, you are told that it doesn't matter because the body would be too hard to find. Also, the Helix will break at three points in the story, sending you across time into different eras of Paris. Although, the idea was interesting, the gameplay really didn't add anything, and just seemed like tests for future games.

    Visuals- Arguably the best part of the game, a very impressive Paris was cool to walk around in.

    Animations- Animations such as the fighting ones were very good, although a bit unrealistic. Free-running animations were way too flashy for a "stealth game." The crowd animations were so poor that I was very aware I was playing a video game any time I was at ground level. You can bull rush through a crowd only slowing down a little bit because any large crowd will part like the Red Sea in an incredibly awkward animation where an NPC will just slide a foot to the side.

    Gameplay- Most of the gameplay was a very solid foundation for future games running on this engine. Technical glitches did take away from this, but the gameplay was good. The new fighting system was an improvement over previous titles, making it a bit more challenging by not allowing instant kills. The health bars above enemies also allowed you to see how effective that your weapon is, and the differences between the tiers of weapons. But, taking away the human shield feature while significantly increasing gun damage was a huge mistake. When a rifleman takes aim at you, it can be game over really easily. Free-running took one step forward and two steps back. The new free-run down mechanic was excellent, and very useful. Unfortunately, horizontal movement didn't feel as smooth, and upward movement was slower than it was in Black Flag and 3. The controls for the free running were unresponsive at times which could be incredibly frustrating. No matter how much you play the game, Arno never really feels like he is fully under your control. The stealth did make improvements with the introduction of the crouch and cover systems, but outside of mission areas that were clearly designed for stealth, the stealth gameplay felt no different than any other game. Taking out the whistle feature was also a mistake, as the cherry bombs that were supposed to be a replacement for it did not work.

    Customization- The weapons and gear customization worked very well, and made a needed addition to the series. Skill customization was a good idea, but some skill trees were much more involved than others. Namely the melee tree which really only had two options, 1 overall fighting skill, and 1 skill for the weapon class of your choice. Some skills also made no sense as unlockables such as: sitting on a bench or shooting a gun or tuck and roll.

    Multiplayer- Co-op missions and heists were good, but really weren't replayable. The free-roam was boring like it was in Watch Dogs. They needed to look at GTA V to see how to make multiplayer free-roam its' own experience by adding several gameplay elements to it. Not just singleplayer free roam with 3 people tagging along side you. And, getting rid of the competitive multiplayer was a dumb decision considering it had much more replay value than the multiplayer that was in the game.

    Overall, if you are a fan of assassin's creed you won't like this game very much, and if not, this is not the game to try and get into the series with. The technical problems that marred the launch of the game have been dealt with by the time of writing this, and it probably won't get any better. It still doesn't work perfectly, but it is playable. If you are thinking of picking this game up, wait until it is around $20. You'll have some fun on one play through, but not much else.    … Expand
  95. wler711
    Aug 30, 2015
    4
    On the heels of finishing AC4: Black Flag and being utterly enthralled by and addicted to it, I eagerly started AC Unity with high expectations. But after playing Unity, those expectations were dashed, and I was left feeling disappointed and ripped off.

    It's not all bad, though. The biggest praise I can give the game is the superb graphics used to create an incredibly expansive world    On the heels of finishing AC4: Black Flag and being utterly enthralled by and addicted to it, I eagerly started AC Unity with high expectations. But after playing Unity, those expectations were dashed, and I was left feeling disappointed and ripped off.

    It's not all bad, though. The biggest praise I can give the game is the superb graphics used to create an incredibly expansive world with endless nooks and crannies to explore. The number of citizens in the world is quite mind-blowing, but it seems that Ubisoft went overboard with it just because they could. Just because you CAN easily create thousands of citizens in the virtual world doesn't mean you should. Trying to simply run from one end of the street to the other becomes cumbersome as you try to dodge citizens (and usually jump on every obstacle and building in your path in the process), or when that fails, being slowed down as you try to shove your way through the crowds. So, a cool concept, but one that should have remained in concept and not actually implemented.

    Some of the player controls have been improved. The "controlled descent," which allows you to quickly and easily descend from an elevated location, makes getting back down to ground level MUCH easier, and Ubisoft deserves credit for that. Climbing in general seems much more accessible and controlled, and I found that the quick lift contraptions that vault you to an elevated location when sprinting onto them are much easier to activate.

    Bt honestly, those are about the only good things I can say about it so far. The map view is okay, although it's maddening to have to zoom in to your location EVERY TIME the map is displayed. A zoomed in view would definitely be a better default. Weapons and gear upgrades are, again, overly complicated just for the sake of being complicated. There are three different types of currency: francs (regular money), sync points, and creed points. Most upgrades can be purchased with francs, but the best ones (particularly new assassin skills) must be purchased with sync points, which are granted after completing missions. Creed points, which are earned by performing certain assassin maneuvers like special execution strikes, etc., seem completely useless. I haven't found a good use for them yet. I yearn for the simple and predictable single-currency system of previous AC games.

    Stealth mode is okay, but it's much more difficult and less fun to use than simply hiding and luring guards to your hiding spot for a stealth kill (by whistling, for example). Side quests and the main storyline are classic AC, and there's just not too much more to say about them beyond that. Eagle vision was made less user friendly, as there is a finite vision range and a short cool down period before it can be activated again. Targets marked with eagle vision also seem to become unmarked once the cool down expires.

    But for all the complaints I have about gameplay (and I have many more than I have described here), my number one biggest complaint is that after the first few main storyline missions and several side missions, both my screen and the sound flicker or stutter. This means the frame rate takes a nosedive, and the sound stutters the point of missing important audible information. I've rebooted the system and reloaded the game many times, to no avail. I've searched the internet for a solution and have found none, and it's absolutely maddening. It is to the point that if it doesn't somehow resolve on its own before long, I will lose all interest in playing. I can excuse what I consider to be poor gameplay design because that is so often just a matter of personal preference, but performance issues are inexcusable and unforgivable.

    I still have high hopes for Syndicate, but Unity seems to be Ubisoft's attempt at showcasing technical capabilities at the expense of the simple yet captivating game playing experience that was prevalent in previous titles (especially AC4: Black Flag). Hopefully with Syndicate and future titles they will understand that a pretty, technically impressive game doesn't necessarily mean that it's fun to play.    … Expand
  96. Dperks
    Sep 20, 2020
    4
    For every improvement Unity brings to the series it brings a bevy of issues as well. While the game looks nice it's still hampered by technical issues. While it has an interesting setting they don't do enough with it. And theirs a hole lot of other things micro transactions, slower combat, boring side content, a story that meanders through it's second act and the inclusion of co op contentFor every improvement Unity brings to the series it brings a bevy of issues as well. While the game looks nice it's still hampered by technical issues. While it has an interesting setting they don't do enough with it. And theirs a hole lot of other things micro transactions, slower combat, boring side content, a story that meanders through it's second act and the inclusion of co op content that to this day is still broken. All this and more make playing through Unity a slog to get through with tiny pockets of fun sprinkled through in otherwise boring experience.… Expand
  97. rodericrinehart
    Feb 7, 2015
    3
    As of February 2015, this game still has bugs that causes crashing and other odd things to happen. Ubisoft sold an unfinished game that needed many months more testing.

    As for the game itself, it is the same old derivative crap, flat characters, uninteresting story, simple combat, and stupid collectibles. The parkour is improved and combat is better for sure, but they still aren't even    As of February 2015, this game still has bugs that causes crashing and other odd things to happen. Ubisoft sold an unfinished game that needed many months more testing.

    As for the game itself, it is the same old derivative crap, flat characters, uninteresting story, simple combat, and stupid collectibles. The parkour is improved and combat is better for sure, but they still aren't even close to as good as Shadow of Mordor.

    I really think this will be the last time I am tricked by Ubisoft unless the next one gets rounds of 9's and 10's and is certified bug free. Therefore, I'll likely never play another Assassin's Creed in my lifetime.    … Expand
  98. zork2112
    May 22, 2021
    3
    This is a late review, but more for me just to vent frustration. I loved the prior games in the series. This one is a total slog. The one thing no one mentions is the one shot kill from a guy off screen. When I die it is always from someone completely off screen and generally up on a roof. Cheap kills and beyond annoying. By far my least favorite in the series.
  99. CoolDadTx
    Feb 27, 2015
    3
    This game is almost as bad as AC3. A completely "updated" system for climbing has all the bugs of the previous system and new bugs to beat. I still end up stopping mid climb for no reason, jumping a different direction than desired and jumping on top of a cart and stopping while trying to free run. The only difference is now you have to push more buttons to do the same thing. AttentionThis game is almost as bad as AC3. A completely "updated" system for climbing has all the bugs of the previous system and new bugs to beat. I still end up stopping mid climb for no reason, jumping a different direction than desired and jumping on top of a cart and stopping while trying to free run. The only difference is now you have to push more buttons to do the same thing. Attention UbiSoft, the problem isn't with the free running, it's using the same controls for running and other actions. Changing the system but using the same controls solves nothing.

    They also said they were going back to original AC trend of more stealth. I agree with that, the problem is they didn't bother to change the combat encounters. So now you are more stealthy but pretty much every mission forces you into combat against superior #s who kill you quickly. Even worse is that the checkpoint system is totally messed upon now. If you die you restart pretty much have to restart the mission (especially the "do something X times" missions). Even worse is that all the consummables you used in your previous attempt are still used up but the environment has been reset. How is this remotely fun? Add to this the fact that every group of enemy has ranged ppl with guns that take away half your health with each hit, is completely ignorant of what armor you have, can hit you through a crowd of people at any distance even while sprinting and can reload pretty fast.

    Continuing on with the stupid decisions that Ubisoft made they decided to add RPG elements to the game. Attention Ubisoft, adding elements that you'll eventually unlock all of is not RPG. It simply prevents me from completing things faster. Nothing about the new leveling system makes sense or adds any value to the game. Too bad they have already announced another AC RPG game. Speaking of leveling what is the use? You gain a level but don't actually gain any new abilities. To get new abilities you have to play missions. Why are you leveling again?

    This is a horribly bad attempt at a new AC. The environment is pretty but reused throughout the game. It seems like every enemy in the game is hunting for you even when you're walking around the city. It is kind of hard to feel like a silent assassin when every enemy picks you off as soon as you come into range, in a crowd of people who all look the same.    … Expand
  100. ImJTHM
    Feb 6, 2015
    3
    I tried so hard to like this game. I really did. But, I'm going to explain what's wrong with it, and I am going to ignore all of the game breaking bugs.

    First off, the world has no life, whatsoever. Nearly every single mission available feels like a waste of time. Combat has been revamped, and by revamped, I mean it's extremely similar but you have less health. Importance has been    I tried so hard to like this game. I really did. But, I'm going to explain what's wrong with it, and I am going to ignore all of the game breaking bugs.

    First off, the world has no life, whatsoever. Nearly every single mission available feels like a waste of time. Combat has been revamped, and by revamped, I mean it's extremely similar but you have less health. Importance has been placed on stealth, and by that I mean that the game's AI is inconsistent and will sometimes see you from several blocks away because you quietly stabbed a sniper, and other times won't see you from ten feet away under an identical situation.

    The story is garbage, with character motivations randomly changing for really no reason. The character of Arno begins as a cocky aristocrat (like another famous assassin), but as soon as he joins the Assassins, all personality is **** from him and he becomes yet another growling Batman clone.

    Other nitpicks include chests on the overworld that require REAL MONEY to open, other chests that require some kind of confusing companion smartphone game to open, voice acting that ranges from terrible to decent, extreme amounts of pop-in regarding crowds and textures, and a control scheme that seems like it was designed for someone whose recently gone blind and their hands are number and can't feel the buttons.

    On top of all of this, the controls have been "improved" from previous entries in the series. You know how in all of the AC games, you'd occasionally grab onto things you didn't want to? Yeah, that happens ALL THE TIME now, nearly constantly, leading to an extremely frustrating experience.

    If you want a next-gen game, get Dragon Age or Dying Light. This game is terrible on almost every single front. Ubisoft should be ashamed with how the treated this game. The ideas are there, like the clothing you wear affecting how you play, but every single one is improperly done, leading to a game that just plain isn't fun.

    Avoid at all costs, whether you are a new player or returning fan.    … Expand
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#51 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
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#7 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
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#22 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 59
  3. Negative: 2 out of 59
  1. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Feb 15, 2015
    50
    Paris shows some promise, but it's hard to enjoy a game when it's so nauseating, even if it does suggest a return to the series' best ideas. Maybe next year. [Issue#119, p.65]
  2. CD-Action
    Jan 9, 2015
    70
    As the first next-gen addition to the series Unity is a stepping stone on the way to something outstanding, but not an outstanding game in its own right. [13/2014, p.32]
  3. Games Master UK
    Dec 30, 2014
    75
    If you're invested in the classic AC style, this will do the trick. You'll love being a part of Ubisoft's Paris. [Jan 2015, p.68]
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