TechRadar Verdict
Assassins Creed Shadows is a massive success and a winning combination of stealth and steel.
Even a few minor quibbles cant hold it back.
But one word I kept coming back to in particular while sinking dozens of hours intoShadowswas balanced.
In short, it’s perfect for the lore and gameplay of anAssassins Creedgame.
The environmental and weather effects are both visually and audibly varied too.
Its no longer a one-stop show-me-everything trick.
This change in exploration ensured I was immersed in the world and I loved the sense of discovery.
Thus, even the world itself has a nice balance to it.
Naoe and Yasuke are incredibly specialist and feel honed to their specific niches.
Shes fast, lethal, and stocked with stealthy tools.
Lurking in the shadows, utilizing her slick parkour moves, and infiltrating places unseen feels excellent.
Shadows take on exploration and discovery of the world is a welcome breath of fresh air for the series.
On the other hand, Yasuke is built for head-on combat.
However, there are redeeming qualities that do go some way to mitigating the otherwise spotty narrative.
Filling out the experience
Assassins Creed Shadowsalso brings some new facets to the series with it.
The Animus Hub greets you when booting up the game.
A nice, apt base for the wholeAssassins Creedexperience.
In this way, it feels like an evolution of the Ravensthorpe settlement concept fromValhalla.
Should you play Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The landscapes, characters, and history of the place are perfect for the series andShadowscapitalizes on that well.
Accessibility
Ubisofts modern suite of strong accessibility options is available inAssassins Creed Shadows.
The game also features modes to cater to Red-Green and Blue-Yellow colorblindness.
I used a regularDualSense Wireless controlleron both consoles, and I also playedAssassins Creed Shadowson myPlayStation Portal.
The game offered me two or three graphics modes depending on the display I was using.
