Assassin’s Creed Shadows Review Roundup – One of Ubisoft’s Best RPGs

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  • Assassin’s Creed Shadows has received positive reviews, landing at a Metacritic score of 82/100.
  • Critics have praised the game’s open-world, visuals, and core gameplay.
  • A few points have been cut due to the lackluster Ubisoft formula and lack of meaningful innovation.

Over two years after its initial reveal and various delays, Assassin’s Creed Shadows finally arrives on March 20. Ubisoft’s approach to the Japanese era created plenty of controversy, but recently released previews gave fans hope to cling to.

With the game now just two days away from its launch, the review embargo has also been lifted. The Assassin’s Creed Shadows reviews are in, and the game has scored much better than anticipated. You can also read our review here.

Why it matters: The reviews make Assassin’s Creed Shadows one of the stronger entries in the series, putting it close to Assassin’s Creed Odyssey from the RPG trilogy.

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Reviews via Metacritic

On average, the game sits at a score of 82/100 on Metacritic. A few of the scores are listed down below.

  • VGC 8/10
  • IGN 8/10
  • Gamespot 8/10
  • TheGamer 8/10
  • Push Square 8/10

As expected, critics have praised Ubisoft’s open world. Despite its somewhat formulaic nature, the world is full of detail and strongly reflects Japanese culture.

The core gameplay, including the parkour and combat, has also received praise. Naoe and Yasuke present different flavors of the Assassin’s Creed experience, allowing fans to seamlessly switch between the stealth and action-focused gameplay styles.

Additionally, the critics have been thoroughly impressed by the visuals. Regarding criticisms, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has received negative impressions for failing to meaningfully push the Ubisoft formula forward.

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The Ray Tracing Adds A Lot To The Game’s Visuals

At its core, the game sticks very close to the IP’s RPG roots, making for a somewhat familiar experience.

What are your thoughts on the reviews? Are you more or less excited about the game following the reviews? Let’s discuss this in the comments and on the Tech4Gamers Forums.

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