Assassin’s Creed Origins
If there was any action series that had started to show signs of fatigue, it was Assassin’s Creed. Realizing this, Ubisoft decided to remove the series from its annualized schedule so that the developers would have ample time to create something genuinely new. At E3 2017 we got to not only see, but also play the fruits of their labor, and it turns out that the break may have been exactly what the franchise was in dire need of. Assassin’s Creed Origins keeps that action-focused gameplay, but moves further into the RPG space with deeper systems that are built around creating an assassin that suits your own specific playstyle.
The world was large and full of life which included NPCs that followed set schedules throughout the world. Activities were everywhere to be seen, tied to the areas you can discover and missions that awaited you on the horizon. Origins brings in the best elements of the series with dynamic action and exploration that lets you smoothly, and quickly, transition between actions, a gear system that truly means something outside of just equipping the most expensive items, crafting, and a much higher challenge. After spending time with the game it’s proving to be a true evolution rather than just another sequel.
