Now that the release has come, the reviews prove that, unsurprisingly, the results are a mixed bag. For some the promising steps forward make up for the game’s less polished parts (including our review), while others find the emphasis on mission over story a complete misstep. With so many separate sides to a single game, it’s clear many will find their favorites - assuming the reported glitches are solved.
They say that the first one through the glass is bound to be bloodied, and there’s no question Unity has taken some lumps. But is the most divisive Assassin’s Creed in years a sign that the developers have lost their way, or are simply taking risks in breaking new ground? Each player will need to come up with their own opinion, but read excerpts from the range of reviews below:
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Gamespot (Mark Walton):
Score: 7/10
Destructoid (Chris Carter):
Score: 7/10
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Polygon (Arthur Gies):
Score: 6.5/10
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Joystiq (S. Prell):
Score: 2.5/5
Shacknews (Ozzie Mejia):
Score: 7/10
This is everything I’ve come to know about Assassin’s Creed. It’s a great story wrapped in a more confusing story, some satisfying stealth action, and mechanics that leave me banging my head against the wall. It’s Assassin’s Creed, warts and all."
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IGN (Marty Sliva):
Score: 7.8/10
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Game Informer (Matt Miller):
Score: 8/10
OXM (Kate Gray):
Score: 8/10
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Games Radar (Louise Blain):
Score: 4/5
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Toronto Sun (Steve Tilley):
Score: 4/5
Are you surprised with just how mixed the reviews seem? Are you more interested in playing online with friends, experiencing a next-gen story, or simply pacing the streets of Revolution-era Paris? And most importantly, are you planning on picking the game up any time soon, or only when the technical issues are dealt with by Ubisoft?
Assassin’s Creed Unity is available now for PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
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