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  1. Nov 14, 2014
    2
    Ok short:
    What sx there:
    1) A main story (plot) quite pathetic...seems like it was created just in 2-3 days before the release. Dumb emotions, dumb dialogues...nothing epic or dramatic at all! (Only kill kill kill revenge revenge drunk revenge kill kill) Even a Black Flag got 3+ dramaepic moments. 2) Music....is there any music? lol Ive heard only in credits after completin a game.
    Ok short:
    What sx there:
    1) A main story (plot) quite pathetic...seems like it was created just in 2-3 days before the release.
    Dumb emotions, dumb dialogues...nothing epic or dramatic at all! (Only kill kill kill revenge revenge drunk revenge kill kill) Even a Black Flag got 3+ dramaepic moments.
    2) Music....is there any music? lol
    Ive heard only in credits after completin a game. Because its quite ordinary and quiet. Again if we remember Black Flag (specially main theme) - epic epic epic.
    3) Optimization...there no f optimization in this game)) So forget about to play normally for few daysweeks till UnterSoft patch it.
    4) Activities and gear - sux. Wtf you tried to beat a Sherlock by addin an investigation missions? You failed. Gear looks good but if you dont want to participate in some Club stuff - you wont get a really good-lookin and useful.
    Ok now good side:
    1) Graphics....yeah yeah with awesomely crappy optimization it looks good. I cant call it NEXTGEN...but something like a PreNextGen.
    2) Movement. Yeah tricks and parkour became quite smooth and bett-ah. But still we can face some stupid fails with jumping on wrong walls and sides.
    Well thats it. Lmao but Unity sked from Black Flag and even a ACIII.
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  2. 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.
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  3. Nov 14, 2014
    0
    I've loved the Assassins Creed games since the very first one and bought all of them on the 360. Having recently bought an Xbox One I've been eagerly awaiting AC:Unity. The game itself is quite fun, I can even, just about, forgive the all of the bugs and issues in the game at launch. Having to download the companion app and fart around on there to unlock things in the game is beyondI've loved the Assassins Creed games since the very first one and bought all of them on the 360. Having recently bought an Xbox One I've been eagerly awaiting AC:Unity. The game itself is quite fun, I can even, just about, forgive the all of the bugs and issues in the game at launch. Having to download the companion app and fart around on there to unlock things in the game is beyond irritating, but what is completely unacceptable to me though is the micro-transactions in a £50 game. It's disgusting and if I'd known they were going to be in there I would not have bought it. Expand
  4. Nov 14, 2014
    0
    this crap is frackin pay to win. its unbelievable. early missions give you less than 1000 credits where you need more than that to just stack up your consumables. 5 phantom arrows cost 1000 credits. game is designed so that you use their micro transaction system. and the effin' controls. sometimes, when im up a tower to synchronize, before i know it, i jumped down in style. totally buggythis crap is frackin pay to win. its unbelievable. early missions give you less than 1000 credits where you need more than that to just stack up your consumables. 5 phantom arrows cost 1000 credits. game is designed so that you use their micro transaction system. and the effin' controls. sometimes, when im up a tower to synchronize, before i know it, i jumped down in style. totally buggy and unplayable. when im fighting in small areas the camera cant show npc's bars and its impossible to know when to parry without seeing their bars so i go down in style.......before i even know what happened. utter **** ubisoft. btw i just created this account to rage abt this game. Expand
  5. Nov 14, 2014
    0
    I love ac series.. i played them all but unity is awful many glitches, fps drops and story is worse than first ac storyy: ubisoft ruined another great game......
  6. Nov 14, 2014
    10
    I honestly do not understand all the seething rage and hate directed towards this game. People obviously have their own issues and just want to make something amazing seem like ****. And this game truly is amazing. The graphics are unbelievably stunning, with so much detail EVERYWHERE. Just looking at this game with literally blow your mind. The gameplay is fantastic and fluid, with allI honestly do not understand all the seething rage and hate directed towards this game. People obviously have their own issues and just want to make something amazing seem like ****. And this game truly is amazing. The graphics are unbelievably stunning, with so much detail EVERYWHERE. Just looking at this game with literally blow your mind. The gameplay is fantastic and fluid, with all animations looking insanely realistic. In contrast to what many people are saying, I find the story to be excellent. Sure the frame rate drops here and there but its barely noticeable and can easily be fixed in a patch, which is what Ubisoft has already said they will do. Also the grudges against microtransactions make no sense, as they are only an option for those who do not want to put the time in to earn all the items themselves. You can easily obtain all the items in the game with a little bit of time put into it, which isn't at all a chore since this game is so excellent. If you don't want to do that, you are defeating the purpose of playing games in the first place.

    My advice is, if you are at all interested in this game/the AC series, do not listen to all of these haters, as in my opinion, their scores and arguments are completely unjustified. Go out and buy this game and I guarantee you will certainly find it to be enjoyable and furthermore, extraordinary.
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  7. Nov 14, 2014
    10
    I was expecting unity to be terrible, but well, it wasn't.
    Assassins Creed Unity is an amazing and well-balanced mix of cinematic gameplay, simple-yet-fun stealth, and some huge and beautiful enviroments.
    Furthermore, while the microtransactions might look like a way to cash in, it is mostly a way to enhance the game even further. Ubisoft has made far more than sixty dollars worth of
    I was expecting unity to be terrible, but well, it wasn't.
    Assassins Creed Unity is an amazing and well-balanced mix of cinematic gameplay, simple-yet-fun stealth, and some huge and beautiful enviroments.
    Furthermore, while the microtransactions might look like a way to cash in, it is mostly a way to enhance the game even further.
    Ubisoft has made far more than sixty dollars worth of game, and therefore, you get to pay for the extra gameplay you want to have (the main storyline is worth at least eighty dollars in time, joy and beauty, so you're already getting some bang for your buck.)

    And really, were you expecting anything less from the makers of such classics as Watch-Dogs, the Far Cry series (especially 4) and, well, Assasins Creed?
    The storyline is impeccable (as always), co-op is tons of fun, and the entire game feels... next-gen.

    And as I said, I was expecting Unity to be terrible, and you know why?
    The countless trolls who berate the game for things I haven't even encountered within the game, the people who hack into the game to change fundamental parts of the game and then make 'bug videos' showcasing all the (alleged) bugs all to get views and make money off of the bad publicity this game gets.
    And that's terrible.

    And by 'that' I mean 'this game' and by 'terrible' I mean 'is awful and boring' and by the rest of the review I mean I haven't even bought the game.

    "Gave me ebola 10/10" - GabeN
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  8. Nov 14, 2014
    3
    Much promised and kept nothing.

    Technically better than the PC version but still far away from what we were promised at gaming conventions. The frame rate is ridiculous.
    Otherwise, the game features the old boring things that already had the predecessor.
  9. Nov 14, 2014
    0
    Lets start with that this game is no diffrent from other Assasin Creed games. Gameplay is booring and repetitive. AI is so stupid that it makes no challenge at all. Story is bad too it doesnot even feel like Paris or its revolution to me at all... Only good side about that game is graphics but still you cant play it without best graphic card because optimization is so bad that even my gtxLets start with that this game is no diffrent from other Assasin Creed games. Gameplay is booring and repetitive. AI is so stupid that it makes no challenge at all. Story is bad too it doesnot even feel like Paris or its revolution to me at all... Only good side about that game is graphics but still you cant play it without best graphic card because optimization is so bad that even my gtx 760 cannot handle it.. I dont know what wrong with game creaters these days but they dont respect us at all anymore, its all about money and saddest thing people are still buying their products... Expand
  10. Nov 14, 2014
    2
    Something smells in here. How could critics gave 90 and more point and users just around 30 ??? This really stinks dear "professional game reviewers". Shame on you.
  11. 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.
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  12. 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
  13. Nov 13, 2014
    8
    Personnel opinion:
    Assassin's creed Unity is a good game despite all the negative reviews and the graphics can be hit or miss but overall they are better then black flags!!! One thing you must consider before buying this game is do you like the assassin's creed franchise if the answer is yes, then buy it if no then don't buy it and write review of how it's just another assassin's creed
    Personnel opinion:
    Assassin's creed Unity is a good game despite all the negative reviews and the graphics can be hit or miss but overall they are better then black flags!!! One thing you must consider before buying this game is do you like the assassin's creed franchise if the answer is yes, then buy it if no then don't buy it and write review of how it's just another assassin's creed game, no **** its. Yes its going to have stealth missions so don't buy the **** game if that isn't your thing, overall the game is enjoyable and there is character development it's weaker then's Ezio's since we saw in 3 games, where as Arno is only currently in one game, the combat is better since theirs know more counter chain so the combat reminds me of AC2 and the new stealth mechanic is welcomed new addition since in previous games like Revelations and AC3 felt weird just walking around in a restricted area without anything to hind in other than a bush.

    Character Development:
    Better than AC3 but not as good as Ezio's (obvious reasons) and for people **** about being Arno as kid being annoying in AC2 you had to do **** chores liking carrying paintings and thats been praised as the best AC game ever.

    Storyline:
    I found it better than both AC3 and AC4 because it felt like you where fighting alongside a brotherhood and there was an actual struggle between Assassin's and the Templar's unlike AC4 where you didn't give a **** about the assassin's until the end

    Combat:
    I much welcome break from AC3 and AC4 god like chain kill mechanic, I understand when they introduce it into brotherhood because Ezio was a master assassin but being able to do that as a pirate right from the start from AC4 was wrong and I did enjoy the being able to role and dodge and being made to parry was good, and the game is actual hard if you get hit by two rifles you are dead which is a welcome change from never dying and one welcome changed which I wasn't really surprised after playing Watch Dogs was the skills and choosing your own weapon this is mostly cool when your killing people with a Katana, mostly because it's badass.

    Movement:
    The parkour controls feel more like AC2-Revelations being made to use the A button as well as the right trigger and descending from buildings is now easier. The stealth movement is a welcome addition which I felt they should of added ages ago.

    Graphics:
    A bit of lag I didn't mind and the NPC's walking around remind of Black flag graphic wise but the thing people are missing is the attention to detail because as well as the street designs theres interiors as well which aren't instant loads in and Ubisoft I believe are releasing a patch update for the Europe's release of the game which is today and due to the fact their stocks dropped by 12% but aside from the occasional frame rate drop for me it is the best looking game to look at.

    Missions:
    First let me say thank God you don't get desynchronised when you have been spotted and now there's barely any tail missions, I found the main missions to be enjoyable and I really like the Paris story missions which where always a welcomed break and I good place to make money. Now for the multiplayer the one thing that really pisses me of is that people go, Assassin's unity focuses too much on multiplayer and it's impossible to do it stealthy because of everyone else, but it isn't when you are with friends or you are communicating with other people which the developers stated you should be doing for it to be working effectively.

    Final verdict
    8/10 better than AC3 not as fun as AC4 but there is a lot more things to keep you occupied and with enjoyable customisation, and also don't read the review which have scored the game under 5 because it doesn't deserve games like Risen, Mindjack and Ride to hell should be getting those kind of scores
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  14. 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. Nov 13, 2014
    10
    This game, like many others before it, is being targeted by the vocal internet trolls who love to hate, bash and exaggerate.

    Does Unity have some bugs? Yes, but they aren't nearly as bad as some of these people would lead you to believe. They are the sort of harmless bugs I see in most complex open world games. All I know is that Unity runs very well on my PC considering how amazing
    This game, like many others before it, is being targeted by the vocal internet trolls who love to hate, bash and exaggerate.

    Does Unity have some bugs? Yes, but they aren't nearly as bad as some of these people would lead you to believe. They are the sort of harmless bugs I see in most complex open world games.

    All I know is that Unity runs very well on my PC considering how amazing it looks. And I am enjoying the game immensely. The story is the best yet in the series, in my opinion. I'm drawn in and legitimately want to know what happens next. It doesn't hurt that the cutscenes are so gobsmackingly beautiful.

    The gameplay is also the best in the series for me. The combat is harder and requires more skill and focus. I've actually died quite a few times in this game, which generally doesn't happen much to me in other AC games.

    The traversal is generally much smoother and more refined this time. The animations are incredibly detailed and varied and there is a greater sense of freedom of movement. Sometimes when using the controlled descent mechanics your character will kind of float unnaturally sideways as he is descending, but that is the only niggle I have with the new mechanics. Being able to climb up, over and around things so fluidly makes me feel like spiderman. I also like the fact that you can now enter so many buildings and use them as pathways while traversing through the city.

    Stealth has been improved dramatically. Finally we can crouch and take cover behind objects, which opens up all kinds of neat gameplay scenarios in the game. It's finally a proper stealth game. There is also a "last known position" mechanic, similar to that found in the recent Splinter Cell games, and it works well and allows you to use it to your advantage to attract and slip away from enemies.

    The mission structure is a lot better and more flexible than in previous entries. You are given a certain mission, but it can dynamically change this time. You aren't stuck completing it only one predefined way. There is also a much greater variety of different side missions you can tackle in the game. It all makes the game so addictive.

    As far as the visuals, all I can say is 'wow'. I can say without any hesitation nor hint of exaggeration that this is the best looking game I have played on PC. The lighting, shading and materials all look stunning. It's filled with detailed textures, volumetric smoke and fog, extremely detailed character models, the most realistic hair I've seen in a game, lots of neat shader work, and a host of advanced post effects.

    So far it is easily the best game in the series for me and one of the best games I've played this year.
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  16. 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.
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  17. Nov 13, 2014
    0
    In game micro-transactions.....I have to give it a zero because I won't be buying it.......

    I understand the psychology of putting them in the game as well. If I have to go on-line to a "store" then I can ignore it but to put a chest in game that I cannot/will not open pisses me off.........

    No thanks.
  18. Nov 13, 2014
    10
    This game is brilliant in the sense that for the first time you feel like the city In which you inhabit is not just a façade. The crowds are alive (and sometimes unwilling to move out of your way), the buildings are open, and the setting feels truly interactive.

    In terms of Gameplay, I have experienced the opportunity to implement more strategy than in any other Assassin's Creed game.
    This game is brilliant in the sense that for the first time you feel like the city In which you inhabit is not just a façade. The crowds are alive (and sometimes unwilling to move out of your way), the buildings are open, and the setting feels truly interactive.

    In terms of Gameplay, I have experienced the opportunity to implement more strategy than in any other Assassin's Creed game. Still enjoying it.
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  19. 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!
  20. Nov 13, 2014
    9
    Huge Paris, huge crowds of people, magnificent graphics...

    I have to deliver to such game 1 because of bugs? I have to look at estimates of stupid journalists and believe this game is worse than Dragon age 2 or Shadow of Mordor? No.
  21. Nov 13, 2014
    7
    Its more Assassins Creed. If you like AC, you will overall enjoy this. I know I do. But my reasons for giving in a 7/10 include:
    -unacceptably long load times (like 5 minutes and up after cut scenes)
    -constant, in your face, framerate drops -music pops in and out randomly -easy to jump off a building and fall into the netherworld below Paris until you die and respawn -removal of basic
    Its more Assassins Creed. If you like AC, you will overall enjoy this. I know I do. But my reasons for giving in a 7/10 include:
    -unacceptably long load times (like 5 minutes and up after cut scenes)
    -constant, in your face, framerate drops
    -music pops in and out randomly
    -easy to jump off a building and fall into the netherworld below Paris until you die and respawn
    -removal of basic AC gameplay features like whistling to draw a guard's attention or dual hidden blade actions. why do I have to wait until halfway through the story to unlock guns? Its not like they are hard to come by.
    - finally, and most importantly to me, Ubisoft's continued use of 17/1800s Euro-centric settings. I mean, at least this isnt in North America for the 5th time. But Im sick of only European cultures. Do something different for once! Radically different eras and cultures would be appreciated.
    -oh and one more finally, Ubisoft's continued slow removal of the present day storyline is hugely detrimental. That metanarrative is one of the things that makes me so interested in the franchise and incentives me to continue buying new games.

    One good thing? Arno isnt a complete **** like Edward in AC4 was.
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  22. Nov 13, 2014
    0
    Buggy, boring, repetitive garbage. ""nihil novi sub sole" seems to be Ubisoft's new business motto. Worst entry in the series to date. I hope ubisoft (and it's customers) learn a valuable lesson from this heap of rubbish.
  23. Nov 13, 2014
    0
    **** strikes again, after a fiasco will watch dogs play ... there came the turn of the AC ... does not match anything with WHAT she had promised for the game ... well even diss this unplayable running below 30 fps .
  24. Nov 13, 2014
    0
    it's sad most of the critics review are either fake and they dint even play the game or have been bought by ubisoft always go off the user score then the critic score game is horrible and is not optimize with huge amount of bugs dont buy it
  25. Nov 13, 2014
    3
    I would say that AC Unity is a good game. Nice Graphics, good Gameplay and Story. The Control of Arno is a little bit confusing and sometimes he reacts wrong or goes to another direction. AC Unity also has a lot of performance problems. But the big problem with this game is, that UBISOFT started the Microtransactions. That makes the Game a bit **** Stop that Ubisoft, your Money greed isI would say that AC Unity is a good game. Nice Graphics, good Gameplay and Story. The Control of Arno is a little bit confusing and sometimes he reacts wrong or goes to another direction. AC Unity also has a lot of performance problems. But the big problem with this game is, that UBISOFT started the Microtransactions. That makes the Game a bit **** Stop that Ubisoft, your Money greed is disgusting. Expand
  26. Nov 13, 2014
    9
    First thing if your looking for a game what plays like AC4 then go find rogue if your looking for a game that goes back to what the series used to be then Unity is god damn amazing.

    First if you have been hearing its much of the same its not excaly true. Yes the series mantains the feel that it has for years it has just drop the "fresh fan favorite" of naval combat. Unity however has
    First thing if your looking for a game what plays like AC4 then go find rogue if your looking for a game that goes back to what the series used to be then Unity is god damn amazing.

    First if you have been hearing its much of the same its not excaly true. Yes the series mantains the feel that it has for years it has just drop the "fresh fan favorite" of naval combat. Unity however has added some thing to the core mechanics that i have been begging for for years. First freerunninng its its VASTLY improved looking critically it not giant changes to the the system but these few changes make freerunning less aggravating slow affairs of previous games to fun precise and fluid. The main aggravation i've had playing AC games is when the game constantly trys to guess what you want and guesses wrong i.e jumping up the wrong things or doing the automatic jump in the wrong direction etc. In my time with unity i have not once had this problem. assigning buttons to if you want to slide or of climb instead of it being automatic gives you alot more control. Further the parkour up and down feature makes climbing better and not a chore to transverse. you can now move and flow along buildings in the direction you want how you want easily and its great.

    stealth also has been tweaked giving the guards a last known location instead of just running after you provides a more realistic approach to guards then them just knowing what direction you ran also provides a method of distraction or luring them to a location. A simple but a much needed feature is the crouch and snap to cover button. simple mechanic thats hardly groundbreaking but for AC it was sorely needed now and silently creep by and hide easily instead of just standing awkwardly on a corner and then trying to walk past.

    Admittedly im not far into the story as i am normally when i review( i normally wait until i finish but im a good way though it) the story personally is catching to me its engaged and intrigued me and character wise i love arno already. Im one of Internets few lovers of connor and i ended up really like edward but they toke a while before i did (especially edward) but Arno got my attention much quicker.

    Visually the game is jaw dropping the environments are richly detailed and huge i found myself disabling my hood and just walking the streets trying to take it all in. To make it even better cut-scenes look just as great as the game play to the extent of once i didn't realize it brought me back into the game.

    performance wise I know there have been alot of issues but i have been luckly graced with none of them yet (knock on wood) and i have tried some of the missions and things what are glitched as far as visual quality i had 2 or 3 stutters while free running but it has since stoped. For those of you who have them i understand it extremely frustrating and ubisoft already said they are working on it but i implore you not to be so negative scoring wise as the game itself is fantastic and your issues will be addressed.

    now then i have been very positive about unity but their are some things that aggravate me. First i think its everyone's grip of the chest on your map only being open with the companion app or initiates. The amount of times ive been prompted about initiates is frustrating and although i shouldnt have a problem once i link past games to it its still annoying. Also the companion app is just the run of the mill mission flash games where you tap a few buttons and wait for completion. I do think the detailed map is cool and helpful but i hate walking by these chests and not being able to open them. I prefer them not being visble on the map. Now the one good thing about them is they dont really hold anything vastly needed just some extra gear which is still good but there's no rush and i can mess with the companion app when im waiting around for other things. other wise id have given it a lower score for it now another grip ive seen around is macro transactions. Personally im just as aggravated at them but then its only for a easy way to buy gear yes gear is expensive but i prefer the gear i find and im no stranger to painfully trying to raise in game money to but things in AC( 3 was annoying ) so if you dont wanna pay any money then just work and pay for it just like the old AC.

    This AC goes back to being a member of the brotherhood of assassins and being a deadly assassins in a rich grand historical setting and city while great 3 and 4 stepped away form what AC used to be and unity goes back to that love it or hate is up to you thats why rogue exists
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  27. Nov 13, 2014
    2
    Poor performance, dull story line and mirco -transaction requests when opening treasure chests now.

    Total insult to Assassin's Creed Fans and the last Ubisoft product I will be buy for a very long time.
  28. Nov 13, 2014
    0
    This game is repetitive, the most funny fact is that it runs at 720p and 20 FPS, is a bad product full of glitches and poor optimized. In the market there are better products for the same price. UbiLoL again cheating gamers.
  29. Nov 13, 2014
    9
    Yes, the framerate is choppy quite frequently, and the poor decision to bump the NPC count to 5,000 leads to a lot of grim pop-in and other issues- but Assassins Creed Unity is the best game in the series from a gameplay standpoint.

    Open world - massively improved Graphics - notwithstanding frequent (but not constant) issues, massively improved Combat - massively improved, has fixed
    Yes, the framerate is choppy quite frequently, and the poor decision to bump the NPC count to 5,000 leads to a lot of grim pop-in and other issues- but Assassins Creed Unity is the best game in the series from a gameplay standpoint.

    Open world - massively improved
    Graphics - notwithstanding frequent (but not constant) issues, massively improved
    Combat - massively improved, has fixed the series' combat essentially. Actually difficult now, when against more than 3 enemies or high level enemies. Quick reflexes required - better than Batman or Mordor's combat.
    Side missions - hugely, hugely improved. Several of the murder mysteries are better than Wolf Among Us or Batman's detective work. There are so many of them and they are so brilliantly varied.
    Customisation - hugely improved. So many colours and clothing options, like a full-blown RPG.
    Free-running and gameplay systems - amazing. Free running still occasionally misses the mark, but such an improvement. Also new resources like Creed Points actually incentivise playing well.
    Story - excellent. Best writing in the series, Arno is great, way better than Ezio. Matches AAA fiction like Game of Thrones quite often. Really good stuff.

    A problem will crop up every 10 minutes or so - sudden framerate drop or bad clipping or stupid NPC AI or pop-in - but the other 9 minutes will be brilliant entertainment. What the Assassin's Creed series should have been since the first one.

    PS microtransactions are entirely ignorable and the Companion app stuff seems decent. Don't like it, don't use it.
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  30. 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
  31. Nov 12, 2014
    10
    This game is a 8.5/10. The sole reason i gave it a 10 was to counteract all the fake negative reviews. This game is no where near a 0-5 range. There are plenty of bugs and glitches which makes this game less than what it is. But all can be fixed with a patch. The game itself is right after AC2 and ACB. Paris is by far the most beautiful and best AC city yet. The difficulty has improved andThis game is a 8.5/10. The sole reason i gave it a 10 was to counteract all the fake negative reviews. This game is no where near a 0-5 range. There are plenty of bugs and glitches which makes this game less than what it is. But all can be fixed with a patch. The game itself is right after AC2 and ACB. Paris is by far the most beautiful and best AC city yet. The difficulty has improved and so has the mission variety. The new customization and co-op are great additions. Arno however is not as interesting as I hoped along with the story mostly due to the lack of modern day missions. All together this is a good game which would of been great if not for all the technical issues which hopefully can be fixed in the near future. And never trust the user reviews most just give it a 10 or 0. Read the critic reviews if you base whether you will buy a game depending on reviews. Expand
  32. 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
  33. Nov 12, 2014
    9
    So far brilliant. At first I noticed game breaking issues but it seems after the one or so hour prologue the framerate issues have completely faded. So strange that they were so prominent and then vanished, I'm assuming this is the part most people played and got a bad taste in their mouths. Arno is an awesome character, the suit customization options are totally endless and combat isSo far brilliant. At first I noticed game breaking issues but it seems after the one or so hour prologue the framerate issues have completely faded. So strange that they were so prominent and then vanished, I'm assuming this is the part most people played and got a bad taste in their mouths. Arno is an awesome character, the suit customization options are totally endless and combat is finally fun, no longer do you strike the same person 30 times and do zero damage, you can use 3 types of small, long and heavy weapons, it's hard to choose which because you feel like a badass with each of them. The graphics are outstanding, there is a lot of texture pop-in but I'm sure this will be patched out. I would highly suggest playing Rogue first and giving Unity some time to fix itself, and for Initiatives companion app to kick in to play properly, it looks rewarding as heck. I am happy with the game thus far but it is CLEARLY rushed out to meet deadlines, I look more forward to what the completed Unity will be in a months time when it's been cleaned up- and it will be, the exact same issue happened with Black Flag which people seem to forget. Regardless, so far, 7 hours in, a solid 9. Expand
  34. Nov 12, 2014
    8
    I don't know why everybody is freaking out about Unity. It's not the best AC game ever made, that title belongs to Revelations for me. It is what it is, not to sound generic. It's everything fans should expect from an AC game. It gets back to it game play roots ....ie not making you sail around in a boat for hours at a time. The graphics are a huge leap from Black Flag. The parkourI don't know why everybody is freaking out about Unity. It's not the best AC game ever made, that title belongs to Revelations for me. It is what it is, not to sound generic. It's everything fans should expect from an AC game. It gets back to it game play roots ....ie not making you sail around in a boat for hours at a time. The graphics are a huge leap from Black Flag. The parkour has been streamlined even more with the very useful automatic climbing down mechanic. It eliminates the "where's the haystack" search for a safe landing. There's no more leaps to instant death off of a very tall structure because of this. The mission failing has been made much more forgiving by not erasing all your progress you've made getting to a target and ultimately dying. My only real negative is the game took a small step back in fighting mechanics. Doesn't seem as crisp as older games. Expand
  35. 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).
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  36. 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
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  37. 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.
  38. Nov 12, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was looking looking forward to Unity, when it came time to play it, I was very impressed but also very dissipointed. It has graphics that are sometimes downright amazing, I was also impressed with the city itself which was very fun to run around. The missions were also very fun and never got boring. I was dissipointed with the lackluster story and charecters. Also the game glitched a lot and the framerate dropped well below 30 at times, but all in all I had an entertaining time playing it. Expand
  39. Nov 12, 2014
    8
    I only played 3 and black flag so you could say I'm not a dedicated assassin's creed fan like most people. The concept isn't as appealing to me as a shooter or a hack and slash. I am about 8 hours in and i haven't had any issues at all with this game.It's crazy how many negative reviews there are so far cuz i have fallen in love with this game. It's obviously the best visual assassin'sI only played 3 and black flag so you could say I'm not a dedicated assassin's creed fan like most people. The concept isn't as appealing to me as a shooter or a hack and slash. I am about 8 hours in and i haven't had any issues at all with this game.It's crazy how many negative reviews there are so far cuz i have fallen in love with this game. It's obviously the best visual assassin's creed and it runs very smooth. The plotline and quests are very interesting in terms of what you have to do. I don''t know if people were expecting something different then what the title says but it's an assassin's creed game . There isn't sea battles since this is in paris. There aren't too many gun-fights because once again this is paris. I think that is my only problem with this game SO FAR. There isn't too much else besides playing with your friends, side missions and the storyline. I really don't have a problem with it and it's worth a play. Don't be scared away by all the negative reviews Expand
  40. Nov 12, 2014
    0
    [No real storyline spoilers, just a few lines of quoted text from the game and mostly near the beginning]

    This has to be the absolute worst assassins creed game to date. It makes assassins creed 3 look like a great game in comparison. Glitches, horrible framerate and bugs aside, the graphics are okay, but its the gameplay choices that really stand out. The game breaks the third wall and
    [No real storyline spoilers, just a few lines of quoted text from the game and mostly near the beginning]

    This has to be the absolute worst assassins creed game to date. It makes assassins creed 3 look like a great game in comparison. Glitches, horrible framerate and bugs aside, the graphics are okay, but its the gameplay choices that really stand out. The game breaks the third wall and talks directly to the player, which breaks immersion almost immediately. When the person in the game itself tells you that "I like playing online multplayer co-op" and that's why its available to you is just a complete joke. Some new fighting animations are cool but most are broken and dont flow well. Without any spoilers all i will say is the story isn't consistent. Extremely disappointing.
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  41. Nov 12, 2014
    9
    READ WHOLE THING

    Some Pros: Excellent story, great looking and fun open world, story/side missions are great to play. Some Cons: Can be buggy at times, controls can seem too loose allowing for unwanted direction on movement. ADDRESSING NEGATIVITY: Contrary to what reviews are telling you, Ubisoft did not send out a broken game and it actually is a lot of fun to play. I have
    READ WHOLE THING

    Some Pros: Excellent story, great looking and fun open world, story/side missions are great to play.

    Some Cons: Can be buggy at times, controls can seem too loose allowing for unwanted direction on movement.

    ADDRESSING NEGATIVITY:

    Contrary to what reviews are telling you, Ubisoft did not send out a broken game and it actually is a lot of fun to play. I have played nearly 16 hours since release, and the only bugs that I have encountered are NPC's occasionally disappearing from a crowd and getting stuck after jumping down off of a roof into a corner(which can be solved rather easily with a fast travel). To put it clearly, bugs may be noticed occasionally, but in no way do they "wreck" the game like reviewers are saying. For frame rate, the ONLY time you may experience noticeable a drop is when you synchronize at the top of a building and the camera circles you from afar. While actually playing in the world, the frame rate stays near constant and it looks fine. All in all, reviewers that say this game is "unplayable" couldn't be further from the truth and really don't understand what makes the game they're playing fun.

    The only negative aspect of this game that actually should be considered an issue is the movement system. Like I said before, the game is still awesome to play and movement is generally easy to use but movement is on the verge of being too loose. Also, the introduction of using two different buttons to control vertical movement creates issues. On paper the buttons operate fine, but learning to use the buttons at the correct time is challenging and it often results in being stuck on a ledge trying to figure out how to move to the correct spot. With practice, movement operates how you would like 90% of the time, but you will still find yourself occasionally making a move that you didn't want just because you were holding the wrong button with intentions to make with a different motion.

    FINAL SUMMARY

    After mentioning mostly negative aspects, the game may seem like it deserves negative scores but in reality, it is probably the best assassin's creed game to date. This sounds like it is coming straight out of the blue but bugs aside, the story/missions/and excellent world all offset the minor bugs and make the game a fun experience. Details such as the ability to travel in nearly a quarter of all buildings makes the world extremely interactive and realistic, and the new stealth and combat both operate very well in contrast to the touchy freerunning. In all, the game still is enough fun to make it worth your buck, and if you don't buy it simply because over dramatized reviews cried wolf then you will be missing out.

    P.S. If you actually are going to be affected by inaccurate reviews, please, watch gameplay of Assassin's Creed Unity on YouTube. You will see within seconds how the game is actually worth it.
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  42. Nov 12, 2014
    10
    Do not listen about FPS and bugs. Yes there are a few. But the game is good. Bugs fix soon. On xbox FPS better than on PS4. It does not worthy ratings to 0 or 2.
  43. Nov 12, 2014
    1
    Micro-transactions?!! Are you kidding me?!! Absolute trash. Assassin's Creed: Unity is a money-grab so dirty and disgusting that other disgusting money-grabs feel clean. One transaction alone costs $99!!!

    Words that describe this rip-off game: Wretched, Disgusting, Rotten, Foul, Vomit and Puss.
  44. Nov 12, 2014
    0
    PLEASE STOP LISTENING TO CRITICS, they're on Ubisofts payslip to be calling this game playable.
    This game is not even finished, its a massive step back from black flag, the graphics are awful and far from next gen (XB1). But the worst is the framerate which makes the game unplayable.

    Worst assassins creed ever. DO NOT GIVE UBISOFT YOUR MONEY, they are screwing you, the customer, over
  45. 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
  46. Nov 12, 2014
    3
    OK, I had not played an AC game since the first one on PC so I was expecting some true next gen experience here. Alas, I was extremely disappointed.

    First of all, the frame rate drops on PS4 are just out of this world, it feels sluggish and there are so many visual bugs that it is impossible not to feel pulled away from game play. Game world seems alive and beautiful but so unpolished
    OK, I had not played an AC game since the first one on PC so I was expecting some true next gen experience here. Alas, I was extremely disappointed.

    First of all, the frame rate drops on PS4 are just out of this world, it feels sluggish and there are so many visual bugs that it is impossible not to feel pulled away from game play. Game world seems alive and beautiful but so unpolished and unfinished I don't know what Ubisoft was thinking.

    Combat is a bit better than before but when you have experienced combat in Demon's Souls and such this feels like a 3 year old trying to put a square in a triangle hole.

    Storywise there's nothing worth noting and no real involvement with France's real history which is a shame.

    OK, game is disappointing overall and feels unfinished and rushed down. There are microtransactions in game which is stupid to say the least, even more after Projekt Red (creators of The Witcher games) have announced that all DLC for The Witcher 3 are going to be for FREE. Take note Ubisoft.

    Final comment: Do not buy, rent first and see for yourself if it is worth it or not.
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  47. 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
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  48. Nov 12, 2014
    0
    Absolutely the worse AC of them all, The game is not optimized and runs less than 30 fps on consoles not to mention horrible lag on PC. I do not recommend this purchase to anyone of the series, stay away. Ubisoft has done it's great deed again.
  49. Nov 12, 2014
    9
    This game could be a master piece but just now it has to much bugs.
    Time to bring a 20Gigabyte patch.

    I don't understand why there are so many bugs/ and frame drops.
    Does ubisoft even test it on the xbox? or did they only test it on pc because the playstation has te same errors.
  50. Nov 12, 2014
    2
    Rushed Game, avoid do NOT BUY ! i cant believe they launch the game like thisries have been terrible since II but now they just got worse than ever, its not even funny.
  51. Nov 11, 2014
    9
    OK where to start. Its An AC game, you know what to expect. There are only so many ways to perforate a lung after nearly a decade. If you are looking for groundbreaking game play go elsewhere. If you are looking for the platform to have a Ezio'esq grand journey with potential for many expansions, look here

    Now where AC:U shines. The story is back! AC3 and AC4 were horrible story
    OK where to start. Its An AC game, you know what to expect. There are only so many ways to perforate a lung after nearly a decade. If you are looking for groundbreaking game play go elsewhere. If you are looking for the platform to have a Ezio'esq grand journey with potential for many expansions, look here

    Now where AC:U shines. The story is back! AC3 and AC4 were horrible story telling that dragged along a stilted plot to facilitate a melee and sailing simulator, Three got a 7.5 and AC4 got a 6 from my household. Simply put when the office job is the "exciting" part of the game you have failed. AC:U feels more like the AC2 games in the story telling and the feeling you are the actual character. When the "real world" intrudes I almost get annoyed. even though the parallel plot is part of the game's timeline.

    So the score, starting with 10.

    Frame rate issues on the Xbox One. -4 Poor form Ubisoft. I Expect patches
    Story is back, it plays like a novel, +5
    Texture optimization shifts due to them making one copy for all platforms -3
    City is huge and alive +1
    Companion app is robust, relevant and on every platform +10
    Companion app is busted with a Brotherhood assassin's pool glitch for thousands of people -10 (Your lack of QA made your shining jewel a pointless footnote)

    Final score 9
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  52. 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.
  53. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    I usually do not write reviews for games. But I went to see what everyone else thought of the games because I was enjoying it so much. After seeing the user score and reading the reviews, I was astonished. The amount of whining 0's that are on here is amazing, because this is truly a great, solid game. I've played hours and hours of this games and it is more than worth anyone's 60 dollars.I usually do not write reviews for games. But I went to see what everyone else thought of the games because I was enjoying it so much. After seeing the user score and reading the reviews, I was astonished. The amount of whining 0's that are on here is amazing, because this is truly a great, solid game. I've played hours and hours of this games and it is more than worth anyone's 60 dollars. This is coming from someone who has very mixed emotions about the AC franchise. This is a solid game. I gave it a 10 to even out the idiots giving it 0's and commenting out of rage.

    9.3/10
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  54. Nov 11, 2014
    0
    This game is a complete mistake filled with bugs, is rubbish graphics Suffered a fall, is not the same game That was Presented for months and saw in the trailers, is the opposite, not recommended, assassin of bug is totally reprehensible to do incomplete games
  55. Nov 11, 2014
    8
    I love the Assassin's Creed Franchise,i played it since AC Brotherhood.This game,has passed my expectations,with almost everything.The new parkour system is so much fluid!The Combat System is harder,because now,there's no more Counter-Attack,There's only Dodge,Parry and Attack.The game has turned into an RPG,ands that's good! Since AC III we didn't had a big change like this in theI love the Assassin's Creed Franchise,i played it since AC Brotherhood.This game,has passed my expectations,with almost everything.The new parkour system is so much fluid!The Combat System is harder,because now,there's no more Counter-Attack,There's only Dodge,Parry and Attack.The game has turned into an RPG,ands that's good! Since AC III we didn't had a big change like this in the games!I'm in sequence 7 of the game,and by now,the story is so good! You get involved with it (Like the other AC Games).I only played two co-op matches,but,i played in Public Servers with no mic with strangers.Yeah,it was cool,but i really didn't see the cooperation there.So,i'm just getting my friends to play AC U to play with them,and really see the co-op! And last,but not least,the graphics.They've improved the textures,the reflexes,the illumination,etc,etc,etc... Thanks Ubisoft! Expand
  56. Nov 11, 2014
    0
    WTF Valve this isnt Cod 9 i tried to download the destiny quik scopes mod but it said FaZe.exe was missing omg im going back to watch dogs its the super mario of our generation
  57. 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.
  58. 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.
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  59. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    Game is amazing. Great story and awesome world! Love assassins creed franchise and I believe that this is the best one so far with its improved visuals and controls.
  60. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    Let me start by telling you that I use metacritic for the sole purpose(s) of finding out what other people thought of/think about a game before I make my own decision on whether or not to get the game. This is my very first review here being I did not have that opportunity this time. I still wanted to see what people thought, so I came to read some of the reviews. Now, who am I to tellLet me start by telling you that I use metacritic for the sole purpose(s) of finding out what other people thought of/think about a game before I make my own decision on whether or not to get the game. This is my very first review here being I did not have that opportunity this time. I still wanted to see what people thought, so I came to read some of the reviews. Now, who am I to tell someone what they should think of a game? I can only and will only speak for myself when I tell you that I don't think this game deserves any less than a 7 from anyone for many reasons. Biggest one being that this is one HELL of a game. I absolutely love it thus far. The movement/free running is the most fluid I've seen in any Assassin's game. Other than the very first entry, I've played them all, and this is by far the best. Graphically, it looks amazing. People who are rating this game a 0 are definitely hating on the game for reasons unbeknownst to myself. I think some people have these super high unrealistic expectations that these "new gen" systems are supposed to have graphics and movement like real life tv shows, and they very easily forget that it's STILL A GAME!!! There is so much content in this game its mind boggling, 1 of every 4 buildings is able to be passed through, or even open to explore. THAT'S what the new gen systems are doing. You couldn't possibly fit everything in this game on a 360 version, hence why we got 2 titles this year. This game is fantastic, and every minute that I've played so far, I've felt like I got my money's worth. The sound is A-1, graphically you'd be very hard pressed to find something better, I mean what other game can show you a whole crowd of 100+ people and all have distinguished facial features? Gameplay is phenomenal, and I would recommend this to anyone that is into action/adventure games like this. Now, whether you not you take my advice is obviously totally up to you, but remember one thing, I gain nothing by "selling" you a game, and still gain nothing by bashing a game that doesn't deserve it. This game isn't perfect, but name 1 that is? Even the games with a "10" rating are still very flawed, just look at GTA V. This game is a solid 9.5, but since I can't do .5, I'll make it an even 10 to combat these ridiculous idiotic reviews. Play the game, you'll love it! Expand
  61. Nov 11, 2014
    2
    Disappointing the controls are still sloppy the game needed more time it feels really rushed and is poorly optimised not even 1080p and drops to 20fps. Ubisoft have also put in micro transactions ac is dead.
  62. Nov 11, 2014
    1
    Not at all the game I was hoping it to be. I've run into countless bugs, poor collision detection with NPCs, frame-rate that ranges from okay to abysmal, and not had a whole lot of fun with the actual game.
  63. Nov 11, 2014
    3
    Let me start off by saying that I am a huge fan of the series, having played from the original Assassin's Creed, all the way to Black Flag, and this may possibly be the worst one yet. It is not that the game is inherently bad, but that Ubisoft made a good game bad in the worst way possible, by pushing micro-transactions and their **** companion app. I feel robbed and cheated, having myLet me start off by saying that I am a huge fan of the series, having played from the original Assassin's Creed, all the way to Black Flag, and this may possibly be the worst one yet. It is not that the game is inherently bad, but that Ubisoft made a good game bad in the worst way possible, by pushing micro-transactions and their **** companion app. I feel robbed and cheated, having my Assassin experience in France trifled by chests that "only open from the Fück You© companion app," which is loaded with micro-transaction BS itself, and takes up half a gigabyte in storage. The in-game accessories to upgrade Arno the most either require a ridiculous amount of in-game currency, or can be "hacked" for a fee. What bull ****.
    While most of the game plays fairly well, there is constant frame tearing and the new combat and parkour systems just feel sloppy and unpolished. I understand that a blockbuster of a game needs to turn a profit, but for Ubisoft to bend over and **** its fans for every nickle and dime is most certainly not the way it should be done. Rant over. Don't buy this, get Halo Master Chief collection, like I wish I had.
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  64. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    **READ THIS IF YOU WANT AN HONEST REVIEW** . I have no reason to give credit where it isn't due, but anyone who gave this game a 0 is trolling, or is bitter for some reason. There are very few games that deserve a 0, especially AC Unity. I'm really surprised that his game didn't get stronger reviews. I have been playing it since launch and have been EXTREMELY impressed with it so far. The**READ THIS IF YOU WANT AN HONEST REVIEW** . I have no reason to give credit where it isn't due, but anyone who gave this game a 0 is trolling, or is bitter for some reason. There are very few games that deserve a 0, especially AC Unity. I'm really surprised that his game didn't get stronger reviews. I have been playing it since launch and have been EXTREMELY impressed with it so far. The graphics are outstanding, the game play is amazing, and the story is very well written. If you played and enjoyed black flag, you will love this game Expand
  65. Nov 11, 2014
    8
    Ignore the angry children posting negative reviews simply because this is an Ubisoft game.

    The game is pretty solid outside some technical issues, which will hopefully be patched ASAP. Climbing and freerunning have never been more responsive, and combat actually feels like combat again for the first time since AC2. Gone are the days of combat feeling like a long quicktime event where
    Ignore the angry children posting negative reviews simply because this is an Ubisoft game.

    The game is pretty solid outside some technical issues, which will hopefully be patched ASAP.

    Climbing and freerunning have never been more responsive, and combat actually feels like combat again for the first time since AC2. Gone are the days of combat feeling like a long quicktime event where you slaughter dozens and dozens of dim witted enemies.

    The new 'run down' button makes those annoying moments where you would jump off something really high and fall to your death much less common than in all previous AC games, and really makes the whole experience much smoother than before.

    Won't discuss story because I don't feel like messing with spoilers right now, on release day.
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  66. 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.
  67. Nov 11, 2014
    0
    With all the performance issues I had a difficult time even getting far enough in to the game to develop any opinion of the game play. Given that, the game play was not significantly improved upon over the previous incarnations of this series. With all of Ubisoft's talking about the engine and changes to the game play I found it to be less than spectacular, or even really all that funWith all the performance issues I had a difficult time even getting far enough in to the game to develop any opinion of the game play. Given that, the game play was not significantly improved upon over the previous incarnations of this series. With all of Ubisoft's talking about the engine and changes to the game play I found it to be less than spectacular, or even really all that fun since I had "been there, seen that" in previous games. Add the hefty performance issues that rally draw into question the level of effort put in to even trying to make the game playable, and this one is a complete non-starter.

    If you absolutely *must* play another Assassin's Creed game, I strongly suggest waiting a few weeks/months to get all the problems dealt with *or* simply wait for the next iteration of the franchise.
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  68. 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.
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  69. Nov 11, 2014
    0
    The good news? For the first time, Ubisoft actually TRIES to change and innovate the gameplay which literally has been a copy-paste for the last six games.

    The bad news? It's done in such a terrible and lazy way it really makes you wonder if they even played it themselves before release. The game should have been in development AT LEAST for another year. I hadn't even gotten though my
    The good news? For the first time, Ubisoft actually TRIES to change and innovate the gameplay which literally has been a copy-paste for the last six games.

    The bad news? It's done in such a terrible and lazy way it really makes you wonder if they even played it themselves before release. The game should have been in development AT LEAST for another year. I hadn't even gotten though my first 20 minutes before I started stumble upon major bugs and glitches. This is non acceptable, and to call this a final product is a complete slap in the face to all AC fans out there.

    I'm devastated that Ubisoft has gone from being one of the most respected studios in the gaming industry to an absolute joke. I'm devastated that my and many others favourite game series, Assassins Creed, has become nothing more than a cash and grabb game, and I'm devastated that this game will sell more than enough for them to keep them motivated of releasing none finished products.

    One thing is sure though, I will never buy another Ubisoft game in my life, and I recommend everyone who's sick of the way Ubisoft treats their fanbase to do the same.
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  70. Nov 11, 2014
    0
    How can anybody still be interested in this rubbish? And now not only is it boring because of the yearly releases it also plays terribly. Low FPS. Screen tearing.
  71. Nov 11, 2014
    2
    Annoying and repetitive gameplay with lack of crafting and donating, stealth is just parody to inFamous. You better play awesome Copatel Online, than this mediocre boring game.
  72. Nov 11, 2014
    1
    Same gameplay from the last 5 assasin's creed ... This is a joke, all assasin's creed are the same: repetitive, boring, toooooooo easy with a really stupid IA and no challenge, same moves and animations ...

    If you're playing in Pc expect heavy fps drops. Even with a great graphic card this game doesn't run as smooth as it should. Thanks again Ubisoft
  73. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    To be honest, i would rate this game a lower rating. Most of the people haven't even played the game till its end and still rate this a 1 or 0 out of 10. I have to admit that this game is just poorly optimized and that is the reason we should blame Ubisoft. Thanks to the optimization, we get a lot of glitches and framerate problems. But the rest of the game is just great! Everything hasTo be honest, i would rate this game a lower rating. Most of the people haven't even played the game till its end and still rate this a 1 or 0 out of 10. I have to admit that this game is just poorly optimized and that is the reason we should blame Ubisoft. Thanks to the optimization, we get a lot of glitches and framerate problems. But the rest of the game is just great! Everything has been improved since the last game and we get a much more interesting protagonist, much more sidequest, a better open world experience. I am not the person who is only looking at the graphics and rating the game only for its graphics. I rate the game for how much fun i had and i give this game a 7 because the optimization was the biggest issue and that caused some annoying problems when i was playing. I should wait for this game when there are more patches released. Expand
  74. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    Let me be up front...I love the Assassins series, always have. And since I have played EVERY iteration of the series, I was looking at Unity from a different perspective. I wanted to see if it truly plays like a next gen game and it does...very well. The first thing I noticed was that there are a lot of people, everywhere you go. And I mean a lot. I recall in previous versions of theLet me be up front...I love the Assassins series, always have. And since I have played EVERY iteration of the series, I was looking at Unity from a different perspective. I wanted to see if it truly plays like a next gen game and it does...very well. The first thing I noticed was that there are a lot of people, everywhere you go. And I mean a lot. I recall in previous versions of the game that the further you progressed, the more people you would have to navigate through. In the first hour of the game, I have bounced off and worked through thousands of citizens, and it doesn't feel too cluttered. I have noticed some minor glitches running through the crowds (sometimes people further away appear from seemingly nowhere) but frankly it seems to serve as a subtle reminder that I am in the animus and there is a bigger game being played around me.

    When I play AAA games, I love to see if I am going to get bored quickly, and in Unity, there is plenty to do. The control schematic people have complained about is actually very sound. Trust me...there were a lot more control issues in black flag (how many times did you have to restart a mission because you fell to your death trying to descend a large mast?) and unity provides a much smoother experience than previous games. For veteran Creed players, there is a small learning curve because intuitively, you just want to run head on into walls to jump up, but there are now specific controls to do so. It took a few attempts to get used to it, but it is pretty easy once you get there.

    The landscapes are massive and beautiful. The characters are the best I have seen in the new generation consoles (although it seems that producing realistic hair is going to be a continued challenge). The story has a familiar feel to when we first met Ezio as opposed to Kenway, but it is fun to play through his progression. I am very satisfied with the game. In response to the micro transactions, here's an idea...actually play through the game and earn your gear. This game is one that needs to be experienced and soaked up at an in depth pace. I have taken some time with it, and feel like I have just scratched the surface and can't wait to enjoy this game for hours on end. I am giving this game a perfect score, because I can't think of anything I would add to the experience. Best next gen game to date by far.
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  75. Nov 11, 2014
    3
    This game found out how to just make me hate it completely within the first 2 hours. First off, it runs very poorly, if there is ever any more then 10 people on screen, your frames will drop. Second, the character never does what I tell him too, I spent a good 5 minutes running at a chest-high wall to progress through the game. Third, it is filled with micro-transactions that are horriblyThis game found out how to just make me hate it completely within the first 2 hours. First off, it runs very poorly, if there is ever any more then 10 people on screen, your frames will drop. Second, the character never does what I tell him too, I spent a good 5 minutes running at a chest-high wall to progress through the game. Third, it is filled with micro-transactions that are horribly priced, you buy special currency to unlock weapons/clothes faster, but it costs around $10 in the currency to buy one sword. And finally, the game just crashes on me, if I spend too long on the pause screen, then run around for a few seconds, it crashes. Never before have I hated a game so much within the first 2 hours. Expand
  76. Nov 11, 2014
    10
    I have played a few hours of the game and am already completely and utterly enthralled in this game's seductively immersive and artistically realistic universe. The game is so fluid and it is evident that each of the game's major features has been entirely overhauled. This game is an incredibly refreshing and welcome installment in the franchise.
  77. 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 :(
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  78. 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.
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 59
  2. 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]