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Review of Assassin's Creed Unity on PlayStation 4

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Nov 2014
Cover image of Assassin's Creed Unity on PS4
Gamefings Score: 7.2
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 11 Nov 2014
Genre: Action-Adventure, Stealth
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher: Ubisoft

Introduction

Paris during the French Revolution. Enjoy the bread! And oh boy, don't forget the guillotines! In 'Assassin's Creed Unity', you get to play as Arno Dorian, the most brooding man to ever grace the rooftops of Paris-next to Batman, of course. Can this installment break the series' cycle, or is it just another stab at glory? Let's find out!

Gameplay

So, once you're in the case of Arno's snug attire, you'll be parkouring (Is that even a verb?) your way across a beautifully recreated Paris. Imagine scaling buildings like a caffeinated squirrel chasing after a donut-that's our hero! The combat has seen some drastic improvements with a focus on fencing (Yes, you can finally dodge and parry like a skilled swordsman instead of a confused pigeon!). There's also a cooperative multiplayer mode which-surprise surprise-lets up to four friends join in on missions. Sure, nothing screams 'teamwork' like cramming a bunch of assassins into one room while you compete over who can stab the most NPCs. Good luck organizing that party!

Graphics

'Unity' looks gloriously beautiful. You've got Paris fully decked out with over 30,000 NPCs milling about like it's a this year's festival of bad decisions. The lighting is atmospheric, the textures are slick, and the shadows? Don't even get me started. However, they say beauty comes with a price-like a rash, the game's graphical issues pop up unexpectedly at the worst times. Can't climb a wall? That's just the game's way of telling you, 'Not today, buddy.'

Conclusion

In conclusion, 'Assassin's Creed Unity' serves as a cautionary tale. A beautiful Paris isn't enough to save you from a sea of glitches, mediocre narrative, and the occasional crash. But if you're a fan of the series and enjoy the idea of diving into revolutionary France, I'd still say pick it up. After all, there's no ticket required to join the fun. So, grab your hidden blade, your friends, and prepare for a journey that has all the highs and lows of a group project at school-just with more blood and fewer participation trophies!

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