Assassin’s Creed Unity was gorgeous, no lie there. Being the first AC game designed on the newest generation of consoles and PC hardware, this was to be expected. It was also expected that the game’s hyped co-op multiplayer would be enjoyable and fun.
It was also expected to be released as if it were a finished product. Based on the reactions of players eager for the latest installment, the game’s reputation was well-earned. Forcing Ubisoft to release multiple patches and even apologize for the botched release, it seems as though Unity was a valuable wake-up call for the company.
Because now Assassin’s Creed Syndicate has been announced, and it’s set for an October 23rd, 2015 release. And if Unity is still a raw memory, that might seem a little too fast. Less than a year after Unity, is Ubisoft tempting fate by rushing another cash cow out the door?
Probably not. Syndicate represents Ubisoft’s big chance to turn their fortunes around. Unity made tons of money but it alienated fans and newcomers with shoddy performance out of the box and a lackluster multiplayer experience. Other complaints about the game abounded; Metacritic’s aggregate scores for it were the lowest out of all the main titles in the series to date.
But Syndicate is already looking to rectify those mistakes. Right off the bat multiplayer will not be a part of the game. Dual protagonists, a feature used prominently by Grant Theft Auto V, will be used – a brother and sister with different skills and abilities. And the developers are already promising smoother controls and navigation, something of a mainstay complaint for the series.
And the London organized crime look’n’feel so far is absolutely smashing. Completely changing the aesthetic from the previous games, Syndicate looks like it will use the characters of Jacob and Evie Frye to give players a chance to be that sneaky assassin once again, or a cocksure brawler with a vicious hook and his own fair share of tricks. If the latest combat rework plays as well as the fighting images and clips look, Syndicate will rock socks off.
A core single player experience. Multiple protagonists, one of which is a lady. Revamped gameplay. New gadgets. And a gritty new setting with a character-driven story centered around the gangs of London. Assassin’s Creed Syndicate is looking like Ubisoft’s best shot and winning back a lot of fans.
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