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paultassi.bsky.social • 69 days ago

It’s Abundantly Clear The ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Controversies Are Nothing

https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/03/21/its-abundantly-clear-the-assassins-creed-shadows-controversies-are-nothing/

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sagemell.bsky.social•69 days ago

I haven’t cared about an AC game since 2 and still don’t really but the backlash makes me want to give it a try again

scandyandy.bsky.social•69 days ago

Having a lot of fun with it. Definitely a better game than the last one. I think you can get a an ubi+ subscription for like $18 and then cancel it after a month (cheaper than buying the $70 game if you just want to check it out).

dragonfwolves.bsky.social•69 days ago

But of course. Grifters are getting stale.

tlauret.bsky.social•69 days ago

it took its toll on the dev team, tho. I would'nt say "nothing".

petexn.bsky.social•69 days ago

They’re going to harp on it as hard as possible until sales show it did just fine and then they will simply forget about it and move to a new target. Rinse and repeat until the platforms stop rewarding it and push this shit off.

shirodoesgames.bsky.social•69 days ago

Ik your article opens with that it is, but is it actually an "Assassin's Creed game" or is it just another open world slop fest like Valhalla or Odyssey?

kareemharper.bsky.social•69 days ago

More focused than Valhalla; tighter story; less fluff & cool base building system as you build your ninja clan. Also gfx if your rig can handle it is impressive & at times stunning with tons of little details (bubbles swimming; wet hair fx; gorgeous weather fx based on seasons, etc.)

shirodoesgames.bsky.social•69 days ago

Don't care about graphics tbh. I do care about fidelity, performance, and if it's Actually An Assassin's Creed game that fulfills the AC fantasy.

And from what I'm seeing, the answer to that question is "no". But it is a decent game, as far as I can tell outside of that.

kareemharper.bsky.social•69 days ago

While no Ghost of Tsushima in terms of story it is really damn fun. It definitely scratches AC fantasy itch w/ variety of ninja tools & literally building your own ninja clan. Stealth works, parkour is tighter & less glitchy than all previous games. It is solid & well researched. Don't get the hate.

shirodoesgames.bsky.social•69 days ago

I've seen the parkour, and it's no where near at the level it should be for Assassin's Creed and is a step backwards from what Mirage was attempting to do.

kareemharper.bsky.social•69 days ago

Ok. If you say so. I thoroughly disagree. Cheers.

kareemharper.bsky.social•69 days ago

No frame rate issues (granted I'm capped at max settings at 60 frames 4K because my PC is connected to home theater & I play on a big screen). The fidelity & attention to detail is sick (what I was hinting at referencing gfx) & no probs even with DLSS off. No crashes nor glitches I've seen in videos

linkedwolf.bsky.social•69 days ago

From what I’ve played, it’s kinda both? Naoe is more focused on stealth, while Yasuke is more “run in and fuck people up”

kareemharper.bsky.social•69 days ago

Yasuke is a beast in this game. Even his stride is baller.

linkedwolf.bsky.social•69 days ago

I have yet to play him fully (only got a taste of how he plays in the prologue), but I’m definitely looking forward to when I do.

ninjustin.bsky.social•69 days ago

In the end it was another Assassin's Creed. I think the biggest issue is that we didn't have many Egyptian, Greek, or, Viking set games but we have plenty of ninja games in similar settings recently.

twinkletoesdeluxe.bsky.social•69 days ago

This game is crushing it on Steam, and completely owning the chuds. The trans and non-binary community are proving they're more important than the dumb chuds.

zmajc.bsky.social•69 days ago

It's "crushing it" while having lower launch weekend than Dragon Age Veilguard?

twinkletoesdeluxe.bsky.social•68 days ago

It's doing almost double what Avowed did! It is a roaring success and a good part of it is because of the trans representation in the game. Many people like myselves are buying or will buy when it goes on sale.

zmajc.bsky.social•68 days ago

I'm sure trans representation is a vital part of game that praises itself for historical accuracy and is set in 1600s feudal Japan. 🙄

alvinwd.bsky.social•69 days ago

Thanks for saying it loud enough on a big enough platform. The world needs to realise the outrage economy is driven for a reason, I wonder if people are smart enough to realise that

kyshaunt.bsky.social•69 days ago

"staying off the internet entirely is the only wait avoid it"

But... I have to go on the internet to read your articles, Paul 😅

illbzo1.bsky.social•69 days ago

whoa Paul, let's not discount the hard working grifters who made some sweet, sweet ad revenue on a "controversy" they completely made up and never actually believed themselves

madison-rogue.bsky.social•69 days ago

I saw Critical Drinker chime in on some some optional relationship stuff.

He should spend more time actually studying movie making. That way his next attempt at film might actually be passable.

schindigg.bsky.social•69 days ago

it's always a 'vocal minority' case. They shout loud enough to make people think they have a mass group behind them, but they rarely, if ever, do.

flukehawkins.bsky.social•69 days ago

astronaut_gun.jpg always has been

lynnbo.live•69 days ago

Game rips.

Go to https://www.lynnbo.live to win a copy.

maddiemwm.bsky.social•69 days ago

Like, of all the games to try and shut down as "controversial" ... they went with an Assassin's Creed game? Anyways, can't wait to play the game this weekend!

kareemharper.bsky.social•69 days ago

Thanks for this article. As somone that has studied the history, language & culture of Japan for over 20 years the noise was infuriating. Also worth noting MANY native Japanese games have featured Yasuke including the RGG Yakuza feudal era spinoffs & the Way of The Samurai games (all 4)

madison-rogue.bsky.social•69 days ago

I’m several hours in, and probably my only gripe is I’ve only played as Yasuke once. And honestly, Naoe is a great character, and I love playing her as well.

It’s an AC game, however sometimes I forget that. And usually I’ve found those are the best AC games.

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