Assassin's Creed 3 Review

ReviewPublish Date 30/10/2012 - 4:05pm GMT

As extraordinary as the scale and scope of this huge production can be at times, you're left with a bloated reminder that bigger isn't always better.

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VideoGamer.com Score

7 Score out of 10

Consistently beautiful
Thrilling ship battles
Funereally paced at times
Far too much filler

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MJTH @ Clockpunk

Clockpunk, I don't want to spoil the beginning of the game, but if you were watching the stream, then you would know there is quite a sizeable chunk in the beginning of the game pretty much portraying the idea that whilst the bad guys of the game will mostly be the red coats this doesn't imply the British in general is the enemy/ all evil. It's a good opening, I'm not sure whether indeed that is the problem you have, but I hope it helps for you to know.

Nice review Chris, whilst AC3 is disappointing, it does sound like a reasonably fun experience never the less. I'll keep my pre-order still, because this still sounds like it could be a nice game to play in the background at a slower pace, whilst other games take the lead.

Posted 20:21 on 30 October 2012

Ghost_Dog

While it's still a decent score, it's disappointing that the series didn't get a proper send-off before the next-gen hits us.

I've been re-playing the second game (the best one) in anticipation of the third installment. Looks like I should stick with it for now. I'll wait for the inevitable price drop.

Posted 17:21 on 30 October 2012

Neon-Soldier32

What a downer!

But seriously, I was expecting 9-10's from everywhere, considering how many studios have been working on this title and especially as they've been working on it since 2, presumably.

How does an in between title, Brotherhood, manage to be (judging from this review) better than the main third iteration of this franchise? Pissing about making Revelations, that's how! I know Ubi are a company, but surely it's better to have one good game than 2 mediocre ones?

Hypothetically I should be really excited about this game, but for some reason I'm not and now from the two reviews I've read, I don't think I'll enjoy it much at all.

It should have been like 2 - not only huge in scope, but have consistency in that scope and improve on what was there before. If I wanted to hunt bears then I'd blow the dust off my copy of Red Dead, not buy this.

Posted 16:28 on 30 October 2012

Clockpunk

Hmmm... I would still like to know about the rough ratio of redcoat vs. non-redcoat indiscriminate killing.

But thanks for the honest review. I'm just on the fence so very much - I do have HMV credit to use up, and love that period of history, but... still haven't been drawn back to AC: Revelations after the disappointing first half hour.

But saying that, the naval stuff does sound like an incredibly fun addition.

If any of the staff could answer my initial question, it would be truly appreciated - don;t wish to watch the playthrough currently going on, in case I do pick it up...!

Posted 16:26 on 30 October 2012

Game Stats

Our Score:

Out of 10

Review Summary: As extraordinary as the scale and scope of this huge production can be at times, you're left with a bloated reminder that bigger isn't always better.