I Played Assassin's Creed 1 In 2023... Here's my thoughts (Review)

Summary

This video script reviews the original 2007 game, Assassin's Creed, discussing its foundational role in the series and its shortcomings such as repetitive gameplay, a bland color palette, and bugs. Despite its weak story and lack of depth in gameplay mechanics, the game is praised for its combat system and is considered worth playing for those seeking a deeper dive into the Assassin's Creed franchise, especially if acquired at a low price.

Takeaways

• 🎮 Assassin's Creed 1, released in 2007, is the original game that started the franchise and focused on assassinating Templars.
• 🔍 The game received criticism for its repetitive structure, bland color palette, and bugs, but it laid the foundation for future titles.
• 🕵️‍♂️ The protagonist, Altair, is an arrogant assassin seeking redemption and relearning his abilities throughout the game.
• 📚 The story is considered the weakest part of the game, with a lack of engaging themes and memorable side characters.
• 🗣️ Voice acting and sound design were criticized, particularly for Altair's character, with the original actor not returning for later games.
• 🤺 The combat system in Assassin's Creed 1 is praised for being more engaging than in later entries, with a mix of light and heavy attacks, dodges, and counters.
• 🏰 The game's open-world exploration and climbing mechanics were innovative at the time but may feel dated compared to newer titles.
• 🔪 Stealth mechanics are basic, with players primarily walking slowly and stabbing enemies in the back to avoid detection.
• 🎯 The game's missions are repetitive and scripted, offering little choice in how to approach assassinations.
• 🏹 Side activities in the game are limited, with players finding flags and completing challenges, which some may find boring.
• 💰 For those interested in the Assassin's Creed series, the original game might be worth purchasing for a low price, but it's not essential for those who have played the sequels.

Q & A

Is Assassin's Creed 1 still worth playing in 2023?

While the original Assassin's Creed has been criticized for its repetitive structure and bugs, it is still worth playing for those interested in the series' origins or who have never played it before, especially considering its foundational role in the franchise.

What were the main criticisms of the original Assassin's Creed game?

The original Assassin's Creed was criticized for its repetitive gameplay structure, bland color palette, and bugs, particularly on PC where Altair could lose momentum and fall to his death.

How does the story of Assassin's Creed 1 compare to its sequels?

The story of Assassin's Creed 1 is considered weaker and more repetitive compared to its sequels, with a focus on Altair's redemption and regaining his abilities, and lacking the depth and character development found in later games.

What is the main character's name in Assassin's Creed 1 and what is his journey about?

The main character's name is Altair. His journey in Assassin's Creed 1 is about redemption, learning from his mistakes, and relearning his abilities after being shunned by other assassins due to his arrogance.

How does the combat system in Assassin's Creed 1 compare to later games in the series?

The combat system in Assassin's Creed 1 is considered stronger than in Assassin's Creed Odyssey and the Kenway Saga, offering a mix of light and heavy attacks, dodges, and counters, despite being described as 'Bare Bones'.

What are the main activities in the cities of Assassin's Creed 1?

In Assassin's Creed 1, the main activities in the cities include finding flags spread across the map and completing occasional eavesdropping or free wound challenges, which some players may find boring due to the lack of variety.

How does the reviewer suggest playing Assassin's Creed 1 to enhance the experience?

The reviewer suggests treating Assassin's Creed 1 like a Hitman game, focusing on the assassination of targets with no choice in how it's done, but appreciating the interesting ways each target can be approached.

What is the reviewer's opinion on the voice acting and sound design of Assassin's Creed 1?

The reviewer criticizes the voice acting for Altair's character as terrible and the sound design as being of 360p quality, which contributes to the game's dated feel.

How does the reviewer describe the stealth system in Assassin's Creed 1?

The reviewer describes the stealth system in Assassin's Creed 1 as 'Bare Bones,' involving basic mechanics like walking slowly and stabbing people in the back, with limited options for player creativity.

What is the reviewer's recommendation for those who have played previous Assassin's Creed games?

For those who have played previous Assassin's Creed games, the reviewer suggests that there is little point in playing the original game unless they are seeking more of the series' content despite its repetitive nature.

What is the reviewer's suggestion for the price to consider when buying Assassin's Creed 1?

The reviewer suggests buying Assassin's Creed 1 for around ten dollars or less, considering its age and the availability of more advanced sequels in the series.