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Assassin’s Creed: Narrative Action Epics Spanning the Decade
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The first Assassin’s Creed game came out in 2007 for the PS3 & Xbox 360, and since then there have been 14 installments in the series, with the games coming out nearly every other year or back-to-back. Though not every game has been a success, Assassin’s Creed is one of the most well-known and popular games, with players committed to the series. With the new game, Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, doing so well, let’s check out some of the other popular games in the series (that can still be played on modern consoles).
Assassin’s Creed: Shadows
Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is the newest installment of the Assassin’s Creed series, set in 16th-century Japan towards the end of the Sengoku period. The story follows two characters, Naoe and Yasuke, who both have different motivations for their fight and different fighting styles for player preference. Originally planned for 2024, it ended up coming out in 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC with positive reviews and some controversy. It takes about 30-40 hours to complete the main story and up to 50 to complete the game entirely. Check out this unique exploration of Japan here:
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- Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.
- Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles.
- Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.
- Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s layout, decorations, and accessories.
Assassin’s Creed: Mirage
Assassin’s Creed: Mirage is the 13th installment in the Assassin’s Creed series, set in 9th-century Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age. The story follows former street thief Basim as he joins the fight for peace and liberty with the Hidden Ones against the Order of the Ancients. The game came out in 2023 and is playable on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. It received generally favorable reviews and takes about 15-20 hours to complete the main story, or 30 hours to complete the game entirely. Check out this mysterious adventure here:
- Discover a tightly crafted, narrative-driven action-adventure experience that follows the transformation of a defiant young man into a refined Master Assassin.
- Journey to Alamut, the legendary home of the Assassins who laid the foundations of the Creed in this heartfelt homage to the game that started it all.
- Experience a modern take on the iconic features and gameplay that have defined a franchise for 15 years as you parkour seamlessly through the city and stealthily take down targets with more visceral assassinations than ever before.
- Explore an incredibly dense and vibrant city whose inhabitants react to your every move, and uncover the secrets of four unique districts as you venture through the Golden Age of Baghdad.
- Some features may require an internet connection and an online subscription.
Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla
Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla is the 12th installment in the Assassin’s Creed series, set in the Viking era between 872-878 AD. The story follows Eivor, a Viking raider who is attempting to establish a clan in England but gets involved in the conflict between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order. The game came out in 2020 and is playable on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. It received positive reviews and takes around 60 hours to complete the main story, or up to 150 hours to complete the game entirely. Check out this Viking epic here:
- You are Eivor, a fierce Viking warrior raised on tales of battle and glory. Explore a dynamic and beautiful open world set against the brutal backdrop of England’s Dark Ages.
- Advanced RPG mechanics allow you to shape the growth of your character and influence the world around you.
- Dual-wield powerful weapons such as axes, swords, and even shields to relive the ruthless fighting style of the Viking warriors.
- Launch massive assaults against Saxon troops and fortresses throughout England
- Sail from the harsh and mysterious shores of Norway to the beautiful but forbidding kingdoms of England and beyonda dark Age open world – sail from the harsh and mysterious shores of Norway to the beautiful but forbidding kingdoms of England and beyondlead epic raids – launch massive assaults against Saxon troops and fortresses throughout Englandgrow your settlement – construct and upgrade buildings that allow for deep customization, including a barracks, Blacksmith, tattoo parlor, and moremercenary Vikings – Create and customize a unique Viking Raider within your Clan and share it online with friends to use during their own raids
Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag
Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag is the 6th installment in the Assassin’s Creed series, but easily one of the most popular, and is set both in modern times and the Golden Age of Piracy. The story follows Welsh pirate Edward as he searches for fortune and a mythical location, the Observatory. The game came out in 2013 and can currently be played on most modern-day consoles with some graphic updates. It takes about 20-25 hours to complete the main story, or around 61 hours to complete the game entirely. Check out this top Assassin’s Creed game here:
- A BRASH REBEL ASSASSIN: Become Edward Kenway, a charismatic yet brutal pirate captain, trained by Assassins. Edward can effortlessly switch between the Hidden Blade of the Assassin’s Order and all new weaponry including four flintock pistols and dual cutlass swords
- EXPLORE AN OPEN WORLD FILLED WITH OPPORTUNITIES: Discover the most diverse Assassin’s Creed world ever created. From Kingston to Nassau, explore 50 unique locations where you can live the life of a pirate
- BECOME THE MOST FEARED PIRATE IN THE CARIBBEAN: Command your ship, the Jackdaw, and strike fear in all who see her. Plunder and pillage to upgrade the Jackdaw with ammunition and equipment needed to fight off enemy ships
- EXPERIENCE THE GRITTY REALITY BEHIND THE PIRATE FANTASY: Stand amongst legendary names such as Blackbeard and Benjamin Hornigold, as you establish a lawless Republic in the Bahamas and relive the truly explosive events that defined the Golden Age of Pirates
- MULTIPLAYER EXPERIENCE: Play with your friends in the ruthless and critically acclaimed multiplayer experience. Choose from an eclectic cast of characters from the Golden Age of Pirates and fight to the death in exotic locations
Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection
Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection is the collection of games following the life of Ezio and his journey to becoming an assassin. The games include Assassin’s Creed II, Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, and Assassin’s Creed: Revelations. Ezio is the most celebrated and iconic assassin in the franchise, and his story is one everyone should play. The collection is available on PS4, Xbox One, PC, and now the Nintendo Switch. Each game can take anywhere from 30 to 100 hours, depending on how much you want to complete beyond the main story.
- Play through three of the greatest entries in the acclaimed Assassin’s Creed series, featuring the franchise’s most iconic hero, Ezio Auditore.
- Immerse yourself in three classic adventures featuring enhanced visuals on the current generation of consoles.
- Experience every moment in legendary Assassin Ezio’s epic journey from a young nobleman to fearless leader of the Brotherhood of Assassins.
- Explore deeper into Ezio’s incredible saga with two bonus short films that go beyond the trilogy.
- Make history across 80 hours of gameplay including three complete games and all single-player add-on content previously released.
Assassin’s Creed: Book Collection
The Assassin’s Creed book collection is 10 books following the different stories of the assassins and provides a different format for people to enjoy the Assassin’s Creed series. All 10 books are available at a great price here:
- Oliver Bowden (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 01/01/2020 (Publication Date) – Penguin (Publisher)
Make your gaming history one that’s filled with one of the most impactful series, Assassin’s Creed, and get ready to experience an epic adventure!
