Assassin's Creed Shadows Review

An in-depth analysis of Ubisoft's action-adventure title.

What is the game about?

The highly anticipated entry set in Feudal Japan, featuring dual protagonists Naoe (a shinobi) and Yasuke (a samurai).

How is the game optimization?

The game runs on the Anvil engine. PC scaling varies based on hardware, while modern console platforms handle it with solid performance targets.

What is the launch price?

The game launched with the following pricing structure:

  • Standard Edition ($69.99 USD)
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  • Gold Edition ($109.99 USD): Includes Season Pass (2 expansions) and 3-day early access.
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  • Ultimate Edition ($129.99 USD): Adds Ultimate Pack cosmetics.

Which edition/version to buy?

Standard Edition ($69.99 USD). The Gold Edition is heavily overpriced for what is essentially a standard Season Pass.

Rating of the game

85 / 100

The Good & The Bad

The Good

  • Highly requested Feudal Japan setting
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  • Dual protagonist system allows for pure stealth or pure combat
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  • Next-gen engine lighting

The Bad

  • High system requirements
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  • Controversial pricing tiers

Is it worth to buy the game?

Yes, especially for fans of history and open-world action RPGs.

Discount Predictor

Historically, this game reaches Wait for 33% off ($46.89) during major publisher sales.

When are major sales for this game?

You can reliably find major discounts during:

  • Winter Sale (First major discount expected here)
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