Summary
TheAssassin’s Creedfranchise has been around for more than 17 years, captivating millions of players and introducing them to this amazing world full of parkour, excitement, and lots of history. While some titles in the franchise are undoubtedlymore immersive than others, sometimes it’s hard to pinpoint which one offers the best gameplay overall.
Good gameplay doesn’t only come from realistic graphics, but also from interesting game mechanics, likable characters, and a compelling narrative that forces players to become invested. Torank every Assassin’s Creed gameby gameplay, a deep analysis is needed. Here are someAssassin’s Creed games with the best gameplay.
Set in London in 1868,Assassin’s Creed Syndicatefollows the story of twin assassins, Jacob and Evie Frye. Similar to other installments in the franchise, this title will have players running through the various alleyways and rooftops of England while fighting organized crime and the infamous Templars.
AlthoughAssassin’s Creed Syndicatewas criticized for not innovating enough and overall for not presenting an enticing story to players, it still deserves a spot on the list thanks to its design, and the attention to detail that seems to have gone into making it.
TheAssassin’s Creedfranchise has always been known for its faithful reconstructions of ancient cities that welcome players to explore them while learning about world history. As technology got better, Ubisoft was able to craft more detailed and complex city representations, which likely peaked withAssassin’s Creed: Unity.
Arno’s story is very interesting and the in-depth look that the game gives players into the French Revolution and the sociopolitical conflicts that were present at the time are captivating. This alone makes the gameplay experience great—even when there are alsotons of bugs that can sometimes affect immersion.
As players know, theAssassin’s Creedfranchise has never been one to release its titlesin chronological order. In fact, there have been considerable time jumps throughout the years that, at a glance, don’t seem to make sense. When Ubisoft decided to go from the 18th century withAssassin’s Creed: Unity, to the 1st century B.C. withAssassin’s Creed Origins, players were taken by surprise.
And the same happened when there was another time jump from the 5th century B.C. withAssassin’s Creed Odyssey, to the 9th century A.D. withAssassin’s Creed Valhalla.Eivor’s story presents players with an interesting look into Viking clans and the violence of this period, which, along with other new game mechanics, make the gameplay experience quite enjoyable.
Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhoodis the sequel toAssassin’s Creed 2, which most fans consider to be the peak of the franchise. Continuing Ezio’s story, players will now get to go to Renaissance Rome to fight the Borgia and any others who stand in Ezio’s way.
Brotherhoodnot only allowed players to climb some of the most iconic landmarks in Rome, but also introduced what would become one of the most complex and enjoyable chain kill systems in the franchise. Moreover, the exploration of underground areas and the ancient Lairs of Romulus add another layer of fun. WhileAssassin’s Creed: Brotherhoodisn’thard to replay nowadaysthanks to Steam, finding a physical copy is rare.
Set during the Peloponnesian War, one of Greece’s most important periods in history,Assassin’s Creed Odysseywill let players take on the role of either Alexios or Kassandra, who are none other than the grandchildren of King Leonidas I of Sparta.
Along with having to eliminate the Cult of Kosmos, players will have to perform various tasks throughout the game that complement the gameplay experience greatly. Moreover, the RPG mechanics, locations, and overall design of the game are great, contributing even more to making this title enjoyable.
One would think that, sinceAssassin’s Creed: Originsis set during the 1st century B.C. in Egypt, it wouldn’t have as many interesting things about it, as the Egyptian Empire’s peak was actually between the 16th-11th century B.C.
However, even with that being the case,Assassin’s Creed: Originsstill manages to deliver an amazing gameplay experience that is very fun thanks to its newly implemented RPG mechanics. Many players argue that straying from the formula the franchise had been following so far and delving into the RPG world was a huge risk, but it luckily paid off.
For many players who’ve been part of theAssassin’s Creedfranchise since the first game came out way back in 2007,Assassin’s Creed 2is the peak in every single way. Not only does this title introduce players to the iconic Ezio Auditore da Firenze, but also allows them to explore various Italian regions during the Renaissance. On top of this, the Auditore family’s hideout, Villa Auditore in Monteriggioni, is arguably thebest hideout in the series.
Assassin’s Creed 2tells a tale of loss, tragedy and revenge, which makes it very interesting to play for the first time and gives it tons of replay value as well. Whether it is collecting Petruccio’s feathers to honor his memory, causing trouble in Venice, or doing renovations to Villa Auditore, there’s always something to do in everyMemory Sequence ofAssassin’s Creed 2.
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flagis considered by many to have the best gameplay in the series, but not necessarily because of the combat mechanics themselves, but rather because of the game’s setting. Following this story of Edward Kenway during the 18th century, this title covers interesting concepts, such as maritime trade, battleships, and piracy, which is always something worth exploring.
This, along with the beautifully designed locations in the game and the sea shanties that players can sing along to throughoutthe title’s Memory Sequences, makeAssassin’s Creed 4: Black Flagan all-around masterpiece.
