![]() Sure, they are still sometimes a little unruly when trying to do some more precise tasks, but nevertheless it’s safe to say that this is a highpoint for the series in terms of movement and control. Right from the very beginning of the introductory missions, in which you are introduced to the two new charismatic protagonists, the controls are responsive and intuitive, with our intrepid duo moving with the grace and finesse of Arno from Assassin’s Creed Unity but without the troublesome sluggishness. One of the first things you notice when you take control of Jacob and Evie Frye, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate’s brother and sister protagonists, is how much the controls have improved. Somehow between then and now Ubisoft saw fit to change the name to Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, and whilst the new name may be more fitting given the game’s gang and business related nature, maybe they should have stuck with the Victory moniker after all, as the game is nothing less than a triumphant return to form. Additionally, by dropping the online co-op of Assassin’s Creed Unity and any other companion apps or services, it streamlined development in the hope that it would be much more solid and robust at launch. ![]() Set in London in 1868, it promised a story with both male and female protagonists, improved combat with a faster pace, and also an enthralling new game world for us to explore that was more advanced than ever. Leaked mere months after Assassin’s Creed Unity’s release, it was unsurprising then that the announcement of its follow-up, then known as Assassin’s Creed Victory was met with derision. It was a shame too, as anyone who plays the title now – heavily patched and with all content unlocked – will find that it’s actually a good game that tried hard to develop the Assassin’s Creed gameplay whilst also being visually stunning. After a pretty severe public backlash, Ubisoft pledged to fix the title and give away a free downloadable expansion, but it was too late – with the experience soured and stilted, the Assassin’s Creed franchise was tarnished for a whole host of fans. ![]() Many who picked up the game at launch found it riddled with horrific bugs, a woefully inconsistent framerate and a whole heap of content locked behind a companion app and meta-game that simply did not work. You could say in no uncertain terms that last year’s Assassin’s Creed Unity was an unmitigated catastrophe for Ubisoft.
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