Assassin's Creed Shadows

RPGSiteDave Francisco

9/10

Assassin's Creed Shadows is an impressive synthesis of Assassin's Creed game design principles from across the series' history, ably blending the sprawling scope of later entries with the focus of the game's earlier eras.

Gaming NexusNathan Carter

9/10

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Worth PlayingTony "OUberLord" Mitera

9/10

Assassin's Creed Shadows immerses players in 16th century Japan. The country is heading toward a brutal path to unification, where unrest grows as new coalitions appear and corrupt foreign influences infiltrate the land.

AltCharAsmir Kovacevic

8.7/10

Assassin's Creed: Shadows is a technical and audiovisual masterpiece that simply cannot shake off a bad legacy inherited from the latest titles of the franchise, no matter how hard it tries.

Twisted VoxelSalal Awan

8/10

A technical marvel that brings feudal Japan to handhelds, Assassin’s Creed Shadows retains its core identity despite aggressive texture downgrades.

PPEWojciech Gruszczyk

8/10

We review Assassin's Creed: Shadows, Ubisoft's latest production from the acclaimed universe, but this time in the Nintendo Switch 2 version. Is the game worth playing?

Loot Level ChillKieran Singh

8/10

Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Switch 2 is an impressive port, and a very smooth handheld experience. It's a great way to play the game whether you're a first-timer or just looking for a portable replay.

WayTooManyGamesKyle Nicol

7/10

If there was a game we all thought it would be a massive flop and disappointment this year, that game was Assassin’s Creed Shadows. A clear case of Ubisoft taking too long to deliver what people had been clamoring for more than a literal freaking decade, the long-awaited “Assassin’s Creed in Japan” was announced long after the release of the widely acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima (the game that was also, basically, Assassin’s Creed in Japan), had its release date delayed a couple of tim...

VGChartzStephen LaGioia

7/10

Shadows shines brightly in terms of presentation, as well as some combat and progression elements, but overall feels like a “jack of all trades” and a Samurai master of none.There are few gaming franchises still going that are as expansive and rich in history as Ubisoft’s Assassin’s [...]

DBLTAPDave Aubrey

7/10

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is one of the most visually impressive games I’ve ever played on console. Thanks to the enhanced capabilities of the PS5 Pro, every det

Final WeaponSaras Rajpal

Assassin's Creed Shadows is a small, yet flawed, step in the right direction for the series. While the story, characters, visuals, music, and main gameplay mechanics shine, the lack of development for the protagonists, the boring side quests, the continued emphasis on combat instead of stealth, and the frustrating action RPG mechanics severely hinder the experience. Unfortunately, it's not the evolution of the series that many fans were hoping for, and it pales in comparison to other games th...

Lords of GamingAlex Patsy

Unscored

Assassin's Creed continues with its latest installment, Shadows. Does a Japan setting and dual protagonists offer an engaging experience?