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Assassin's Creed: Unity

Assassin's Creed: Unity

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Release Date: November 11, 2014

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The fifth major installment in the extremely popular Assassin’s Creed franchise, created by the Ubisoft company in 2007. It is at the same time the first iteration of the series designed for PC and the eight generation consoles. The new story features a new assassin, Arno. The story is set in the late-18th-century Paris, faithfully recreated in the game.

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Assassin's Creed: Unity for PC, PS4 and XONE is another part of the most popular action adventure produced by Ubisoft, known as a father of the Prince of Persia series, Far Cry, Rayman and so on. This is one of the biggest projects in the history of the video game industry. In the production of the game were involved ten departments of the company located in Montreal (the main studio), Toronto, Singapore, Quebec, Annecy, Shanghai, Chengdu, Kiev, Montpellier and Bucharest. In the game, the player portrays Arno - one of the of the Assassins’ brotherhood who does variety of tasks in the eighteenth-century Paris, during the French Revolution. The creators took care of reproduction of the most famous places of the French capital, including the Seine river and Notre Dame cathedral.

Story

In 1789, the French Revolution changed in a veritable hell on earth Paris that used to be beautiful. The poor inhabitants of the town were opposed to the aristocracy that in a bloody way tried to suppress all rebellions. The player personates Arno - the hero in the center of this ruthless struggle, who tries to change the fate of his nation. During the adventure, he is driven by personal motives because he suffers a great loss for which he feels responsible and now he is seeking redemption.

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Developer: Ubisoft Montreal

Publisher: Ubisoft

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Assassin's Creed: Unity
Assassin's Creed: Unity
Assassin's Creed: Unity

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Assassin's Creed Game Series

A series produced and published by the Ubisoft corporation, which was born as an open-world action game, but years later made a turn towards the action RPG genre. The series debuted in 2007 with the game Assassin's Creed. Patrice Désilets, Jade Raymond and Corey May are considered to be the creators of the brand.

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System Requirements for Assassin's Creed: Unity Video Game:

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Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz/AMD Phenom II x4 940 3.0 GHz, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660/3 GB Radeon HD 7970 or better, 50 GB HDD, Windows 7(SP1)/8/8.1 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz/AMD X8 FX-8350 4.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 3 GB Geforce GTX 780/Radeon R9 290X or better, 50 GB HDD, Windows 7(SP1)/8/8.1 64-bit.

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Assassin's Creed: Unity - Dead Kings

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January 13, 2015

Adventure

The first DLC expansion for Assassin’s Creed: Unity. The add-on is included in the season for the game. It takes place after the events presented in the base version of the game and takes the player from the streets of Paris into the dark catacombs of Saint-Denis. There Arno becomes part of a new intrigue related to the tomb raiders who are profaning the tombs of French kings in order to find valuable treasures. The game mostly takes place in the large undergrounds inhabited by various wild animals. While traveling through the dark metropolis, Arno is facing enemies and solving puzzles that are taking him closer to solving the mysteries of the area. The graphics and the story are much darker than those of the base game. It is worth mentioning that the protagonist can use a new weapon, the guillotine gun.

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Ratings

Game Ratings for Assassin's Creed: Unity Video Game.

7.1

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 48% of Critics. There are 91 Critic Reviews.

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Kotaku: by Stephen Totilo

It's gorgeous but not very fun in solo or co op.

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Tom's Guide: 4.5 / 5 by Marshall Honorof

Assassin's Creed Unity refines the franchise's gameplay and graphics with next-gen tech, and the results are understandably excellent.

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IGN: 7.8 / 10 by Marty Sliva

Assassin's Creed Unity is a gorgeous and entertaining game of impossible peaks and disappointing valleys.

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All Reviews: Mostly Positive (67,952)

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The main pros of the game

  • Graphics: Many s praised the game's stunning visuals and detailed recreation of Paris, noting that it holds up well even years after its release.
  • Parkour Mechanics: The parkour system was frequently highlighted as one of the best in the series, offering fluid and engaging movement throughout the city.
  • Historical Setting: The game's immersion in the French Revolution, with a rich atmosphere and historical references, was well-received.
  • Co-op Mode: The inclusion of cooperative missions added a new dimension to the gameplay, allowing players to team up for shared objectives.
  • Customization: Players appreciated the character customization options and the variety of weapons available.
  • Engaging Side Missions: Some side missions, particularly the assassination and detective missions, received positive mentions for their creativity and depth.

The main cons of the game

  • Bugs and Glitches: Many reviews mentioned ongoing bugs and performance issues, although some noted that these have improved over time.
  • Combat Issues: The combat system was criticized for being clunky and unresponsive, with players often feeling frustrated by the mechanics.
  • Weak Story: The narrative was described as lacking depth and coherence, with some characters not being well-developed or underutilized.
  • Repetitive Side Missions: Several s pointed out that many side missions felt monotonous and did not provide sufficient rewards.
  • Control Issues: The controls were often described as unresponsive or frustrating, leading to a less enjoyable gameplay experience.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

  • Better AI: s expressed a desire for improved enemy AI, particularly in of alertness and reaction to player actions.
  • Depth in Storytelling: Many players felt that the story could have been more engaging and that key historical figures were not adequately represented.
  • Less Grinding: There were complaints about the amount of grinding required for collectibles and upgrades, which detracted from the overall experience.
  • Improved Stealth Mechanics: Some players wished for a more refined stealth system that allowed for better strategic planning and execution of assassinations.
  • Native Controller : Issues with controller compatibility, especially for non-Xbox controllers, were noted as a hindrance to gameplay.

Conclusion

  • Assassin's Creed® Unity is a visually stunning game with excellent parkour mechanics and an immersive historical setting. However, it suffers from bugs, a lackluster story, and control issues that can detract from the overall experience. While many players find value in its gameplay and cooperative elements, others feel that it falls short of the franchise's potential.

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