It’s hard to take a game j🎶ournalist seriously when they explain the exploring layout as being fresh or unique, when a previous game in the series ( Valhalla ) did the same thing. Then in the same article they say they didn’t even finish Valhalla or Odyssey.

While Shadows definitely feels unique to the series, the combat feels much less enjoyable when compared to a game like Valhalla. So far the constant cut scenes and incredibly slow pace creates some nuances, but it lacks the freedom earlier games gave us. The equipment menu couldn’t be accessed until 2+ hours in, absolute hand hol♚ding with everything makes it feel like you’re on training wheels.

So far it’s not a bad game, but it lacks the raw combat and excitement that Odyssey and Valhalla nailed perfectly. Lastly, the only tie in to the games ( at the 10 hourꦜ mark ) of the AC universe, is Naoe receiving the assassin’s blade. The jury’s out on whether all these changes are a good thing, but as a long time AC fan, I feel it’s severely lacking when compared to Odyssey or Valhalla.