The "Assassin's Creed" franchise has commanded a strong following through the years, but upon the announcement of "Assassin's Creed Shadows," there was a noticeable divide among fans. While there were those who were excited, there were those who criticized it even before it was released.
Now that the latest installment has been released, did it change the opinion of the loyal fans?
Here's what you have to know about "Assassin's Creed Shadows."
'Assassin's Creed Shadows'
Released on March 20, 2025, after much delay, "Assassin's Creed Shadows" is the 14th major installment in the "Assassin's Creed" franchise. It is developed and published by Ubisoft.
Set in 16th-century Japan, the game offers players the opportunity to pick the character they want to play as depending on their play style. There's Fujibayashi Naoe, who's the preferred pick of those who enjoy stealth, and Yasuke, who's more for those who enjoy upfront combat.
'Very Positive' Reviews on Steam
As of press time, "Assassin's Creed Shadows" has more than 15,000 user reviews on Steam. These reviews have been categorized as "Very Positive" by the platform.
"This is probably the best 'AC' in the last decade or so," said Steam user AerialComb. "After finishing the game completely and seen pretty much everything the game has to offer, is miles ahead of the tedium that was 'Valhalla,' this game actually left me wanting to know more about the characters and their stories, and hoping the game would not end."
"I personally love this game," Steam user Azura said in a separate review. "It's lit a spark in me that I've been missing in 'AC' games since 'Black Flag.'"
"The overall narrative is a bit generic, as I'm sure you've heard, but the character development and side missions spawn wonderful and surprising stories of their own that I've absolutely loved experiencing," Azura added.
2.8 Stars on Google Reviews
Over at Google Reviews, "Shadows" has a 2.8 star-rating as of press time. However, it should be noted that recent reviews have mainly been positive for the game.
"I'm going to save every single one of y'all the trouble. The game is fun," Google user Borgazore said in a review. "It's actually engaging and addictive as hell, keeping me and my buddies playing for easily twelve hours straight every day we get on."
"Right, I don't usually write reviews, but I had to get this out there – 'Assassin's Creed Shadows' is blowing my tiny gamer mind," Google user Darryl Britton said in a separate review. "I'm only three hours in and already completely hooked. Massive shoutout to the devs – seriously, what kind of sorcery did you use to make feudal Japan look this good?"
Official Story Trailer
You can watch the official story trailer for "Assassin's Creed Shadows" below.
