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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Review

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Mar 20, 2025

It has taken a long time for the Assassin’s Creed franchise to finally explore Japan, a location that fans have eagerly been waiting for. Thankfully the game makes full use of this popular historical backdrop. The idea of an Assassin’s Creed game set in feudal Japan is as thrilling as one might expect, delivering an experience that blends historical intrigue with the franchise’s signature open-world stealth and combat mechanics. While Assassin’s Creed Shadows builds upon the successful formula of Assassin’s Creed: Mirage, it introduces a few changes aimed at enhancing the player experience such as the two distinct warrior archetypes: the stealthy and agile Shinobi Ninja and the disciplined but formidable Samurai Warrior. This dual-character approach adds some variety to the gameplay and bridges a gap between the more stealthy nature of classic Assassin’s Creed titles and the brawler feeling of the more modern games. While some changes are clear improvements, others are questionable but despite any uncertainties, the game has left a lasting impression on me. Assassin’s Creed: Shadows stands out as my favorite entry in the series to date, successfully bringing together the best stealth elements of the franchise with the long-awaited setting of historic Japan.