Assassin's Creed: Unity (PS4/XBone/PC)

Magician · Mar 21, 2014

A new year, a new Assassin's Creed. This one is set in Paris during the French Revolution. Release date is set for this holiday (probably sometime in November as usual). This will also be a current gen-only release, PS4/XBone/PC.

Personally, after playing through ACIII and ACIV the past couple years I may skip this one.

Taiso · Mar 21, 2014

Magician said:
A new year, a new Assassin's Creed. This one is set in Paris during the French Revolution. Release date is set for this holiday (probably sometime in November as usual). This will also be a current gen-only release, PS4/XBone/PC.

Personally, after playing through ACIII and ACIV the past couple years I may skip this one.

While I won't flat out skip it, I may wait on it. The time period doesn't interest me that much, and I'm not really sure how setting it during the French Revolution will offer them many opportunities to change up the gameplay significantly the way they did in AC 4. It's not like you can sail ships or go whaling or wreck diving. What gameplay nuances, specific to the time period and environment, can they possibly add?

I'd have much rather played another entry in the Edward Kenway saga. Or maybe even a game starring Haytham? That could have been cool.

I think they should have gone with a more radical departure if they were going to change it up. They should have done vikings. Longboat raiding in england and viking intrigues could have been really cool.

I love this IP but this isn't really doing it for me.

lantus360 · Mar 21, 2014

im hearing reports there is a separate AC game to be announced that runs on 360/PS3/Possibly Wii-U to coincide

ViolentStorm · Mar 21, 2014

I really enjoyed Black Flag and it had some really good longevity to it even though collecting all the chests and animus fragments got tedious at times.

The French Revolution setting for me does not entice as much as I would like but if it's as good as ACIV or better I will be buying it.

Dr Shroom · Mar 21, 2014

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Renmauzo · Mar 21, 2014

It looks gorgeous, but I'm with Taiso; what can they possibly do in this setting that will be fresh? I think part of it - in keeping with the annual release schedule - is going with what they know architecturally. Much of what's been done in the past can be translated into this setting; the architecture, city layout, shop types and crowd style. I remember reading dev notes about AC2 having copious amounts of research done in Italy to recreate that setting, feel and culture, I don't think this game would be able to make it out this year if the setting was something they weren't already familiar with; places Japan, China, Mongolia, etc., would involve to much research and asset creation from scratch.
Based on this sneak peak, Unity is looking like a step backwards in terms of game play innovation, but with a fresh coat of paint; AC4 spoiled me with the ships to be honest.

Lagduf · Mar 22, 2014

I just wish other developers would take note that games can be set in distinct historical time periods and be successful if the gameplay is good.

A game set in the French revolution sounds amazing...if it wasn't Assassin's Creed.

famicommander · Mar 23, 2014

Every game in this entire series is fucking terrible. I hope Ubishit Montreal goes bankrupt.

True story.

T.A.P. · Mar 23, 2014

Hopefully we're getting one installment closer to this franchise's death.

Magician · Nov 10, 2014

Bump

After watching some live streams I decided to buy Unity. I'll be playing this after work tomorrow. What can I say? I've always enjoyed this series.

zaneiken · Nov 11, 2014

I've pre-ordered both Unity and Rogue. Lots of stabby action ahead for me.

Reclaimer · Nov 11, 2014

Any tall ships combat? For me, it was the saving grace of Black Flag.

Taiso · Nov 11, 2014

Reclaimer said:
Any tall ships combat? For me, it was the saving grace of Black Flag.

Rogue seems to be more what you're looking for. It has a very similar feel to Black Flag in terms of navigation and ship combat.

Magician · Nov 11, 2014

Ooh hoo!

I see you bought Unity, Taiso.

We should play some co-op and have the good times.

Taiso · Nov 11, 2014

Magician said:
Ooh hoo!

I see you bought Unity, Taiso.

We should play some co-op and have the good times.

Once I get my feet wet in the game and I understand all the mechanics and modifications to the gameplay, sure. I'd be totally down for it.

My nephew also got the game and he's a pretty dedicated gamer, so right there we have three people.

Magician · Nov 11, 2014

Taiso said:
Once I get my feet wet in the game and I understand all the mechanics and modifications to the gameplay, sure. I'd be totally down for it.

My nephew also got the game and he's a pretty dedicated gamer, so right there we have three people.

Agreed. I see that there's a new skill system. But at a glance it only appears to be all the previously available assassin skills only they're locked behind playtime. Would you like to kill two enemies, in close proximity to each other, at once? Yes, but I could do that from the start of AC games since ACIII. Now that ability is a midgame unlockable skill? -barf-

Atleast the avatar and weapon loadout options appear to have alot of variety.

I hope I can rock a polearm for my primary weapon instead of a sword. We'll see.

Taiso · Nov 11, 2014

It's irritating that almost everyone in this game speaks with a British accent.

The game takes place in France and all of the characters are French.

For a series like Assassin's Creed, which likes to use history as the backbone of its narrative concepts, this seems like a strangely incongruous choice.

Especially considering Ubisoft is a French company.

Marek · Nov 11, 2014

Does hand to hand combat still suck ass or have they done something?

Asscreed 2 was like GTA bad in that dept. Last asscreed I played, admittedly.

GregN · Nov 11, 2014

Xbone - I like that.

Marek · Nov 11, 2014

Just read all about the microtransactions and required mobile app for this game.

It seems like every bad modern game concept was shoehorned into this one...

Taiso · Nov 11, 2014

Poopporn Smutton said:
Just read all about the microtransactions and required mobile app for this game.

It seems like every bad modern game concept was shoehorned into this one...

I haven't seen anywhere that it states that a mobile app is required.

Yeah, there is a mobile app that you can use to unlock more optional stuff, but I don't think you need the Unity Companion to play the game.

norton9478 · Nov 11, 2014

Taiso said:
It's irritating that almost everyone in this game speaks with a British accent.

The game takes place in France and all of the characters are French.
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Maybe it is like the movie "Valkarie".
http://www.filmstalker.co.uk/archives/2008/12/valkyrie_accents_defended.html

Taiso · Nov 11, 2014

norton9478 said:
Maybe it is like the movie "Valkarie".
http://www.filmstalker.co.uk/archives/2008/12/valkyrie_accents_defended.html

Yeah, I read this and it still annoys me.

Stuart989 · Nov 11, 2014

How are you guys enjoying your sub-30 fps, 3rd world console experience?
:lol:

Taiso · Nov 11, 2014

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