Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the highly anticipated game of the year, is set to be released tomorrow on March 20, 2025. Last night, various media outlets have published their reviews.
The overall reception of Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been positive, with an average score of 81/100 on both Metacritic and OpenCritic. This score surpasses the previous installment, Mirage (76/100), and is on par with Valhalla (80/100).
Three major media outlets, VG247, Guardian, and NME, have given the game top marks. VG247 headlines “Ubisoft learns to silence critics and delivers their best game yet.” Meanwhile, Guardian praises Shadows as the best installment in the Assassin’s Creed series in years, highlighting the dual protagonist gameplay that keeps things fresh.
Other notable gaming outlets, including IGN, VGC, PushSquare, and GamesRadar+, have also given favorable ratings, with VGC dubbing it the best Assassin’s Creed game in a decade. The game marks a significant shift in the series post the RPG trilogy of Origins, Odyssey, and Valhalla, offering a grand scale surpassing Mirage.
While Pushsquare lauds the dual protagonist, open-world mechanics, weather systems, and seasons, they criticize the voice acting. GamesRadar+ appreciates the dual protagonist mechanics blending stealth and action, stunning visuals, and solid combat system, though they express minor disappointment with the storyline.
IGN also praises the dual protagonist system and improved combat mechanics, emphasizing the focus on parrying. They view it as a positive evolution for the series. In conclusion, the character depiction that Blognone readers admire the most is highlighted.
TLDR: Assassin’s Creed Shadows receives positive reviews, praised for improved gameplay mechanics, engaging dual protagonist system, and stunning visuals, with minor criticisms on voice acting and story.
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