SDCC 2012 Video Game Round-Up: Assassin’s Creed III
Assassin’s Creed III
In case you’ve been living under a rock for the last few months, Assassin’s Creed III is using the American Revolution as backdrop for our newest adventure. Desmond will be making a return, and Ubisoft promises to make Desmond actually fun to play as. While it is a considerable leap from Ezio’s time period, Ubisoft did rule out the possibility of going back in time rather than the trend of going forward, meaning that another AC game could take place in between Ezio’s time period and the American Revolution.
I admit to being skeptical of this next installment of the Assassin’s Creed franchise. Being a fan of the franchise, I feared of a changing gameplay formula due to the drastic change in scenery. Not only that, but I was also skeptical of the game’s story. I was afraid of Conner, our new Assassin we’ll be taking control of, was only helping the Americans just because. I am pleased to report that Conner actually has a reason for helping the colonists. Still, it’s what you’d expect: Top British officials are Templars, and Conner will help the colonists earn their freedom from the Templars themselves.
Below, you’ll find a walkthrough of Boston, MA.
Assassin’s Creed III gameplay is not unlike its predecessors. Any veteran to the franchise should be able to pick up the game and get the hang of it fairly quickly. As someone who doesn’t delve too much into the multiplayer part of the franchise, it’s easy to forget the controls and tricks to avoiding death by assassination. Still, a quick refreshing match should allow to make a decision to keep playing or not.
The gametype I played was a form of conquest/domination while looking for enemy assassins. It’s amazingly fun for those who are good at it and can get quite frustrating for first time users. New game modes, new environments, and new weapons should keep the multiplayer fresh for veterans.
Assassins Creed III is shaping up to be another great addition and is set for an October 30th release.
