There is an increasing need for services such as game compliance testing as it can directly impact the reception of the game in the beginning parts of their releases. Let’s delve into the continuation of ranking every assassin’s creed game to exist and see how they have progressed over the years:

6. Assassin’s Creed: Origins

This was the entry into the role-playing game format of assassin’s creed games and there has been a mixed reception to it for that very reason. Ubisoft decided to completely change up the formula from the franchise being a character-driven action-adventure genre to an open-world role-playing game. This implied that the game was going to be a lot bigger in scope and the stories are going to be a lot more in number as the side-missions and the sprawling world can have mysteries to discover for months on end. Origins has a very strong connective thread that links back to the previous games but is also very new in terms of story-telling and gameplay mechanics. As compared to the other two RPG titles from Part 1, the story and characters are much better fleshed out as there are no options in dialogue. The narrative team and the animation team have richly animated characters and the setting, wherein different parts of Ancient Egypt can be explored to the players’ content. The eery feeling of exploring darkened tombs is contrasted with beautiful sceneries with oases and enemy encampments in the desert.

5. Assassin’s Creed 3

This game came out at the most opportune time as it was the first title, I got to play on a Playstation 3. Along with vast open-world areas and a heart-wrenching story about American History, the player gets to journey along with Connor and his struggles with being an aboriginal in a world of Americans. AC 3 ties in a strong philosophical question about race and familial relationships that no other title in the series has done better. There are many iconic moments in the game that makes one question whether the assassins’ intentions are actually good all the time. The combat is one of the most satisfying in the series with brutal finishers and good options of gadgets that can be toggled between which can double down as hunting weapons for crafting purposes.

4. Assassin’s Creed: 2

Assassin’s Creed 2 is unanimously most fans’ favorite assassin’s creed title of all time. This is for good reason; it marks the beginning of Ezio’s journey to becoming a master assassin towards the end of the three-part series. It also ended up being the core identity of the whole assassin’s creed series and has remained that way even in the face of newer releases.

Along with personalities such as Leonardo da Vinci being a friend and a mentor figure, it weaves real-life elements into the setting in ancient Italy that is to this day iconic of the franchise. As any sequel should, this game took elements such as the hidden blade in the first release and made it even better by giving dual hidden blades to the player to use. An improved story and being able to use a gun along with experiencing Ezio’s 20-year revenge story to becoming a full-fledged assassin, this game allows the player to explore the origin story of one of the most beloved characters in video game history.

3. Assassin’s Creed: Unity

Assassin’s Creed Unity is the modern vision for the assassin fantasy realized before it was changed forever with Origins. The game could have benefited from a longer release cycle so it was more polished but it is one of the few assassin’s creed titles that deliver on the dream of being an assassin. The game looks and feels incredible as it takes the DNA of the previous games and pushes the boundaries further to what is true to the identity of the series. There are crowd events and explorable indoors that are complimented by multiple paths to missions and opportunities to create new playable experiences in most missions across the game. The fluid animations and traversal along with heavy customization available are also accentuated by having multi-player and co-op missions exist in the same game ecosystem.

Unlike Origins, it does not try to rewrite the DNA of the franchise but sticks to the path that the previous releases had taken by feeling like one of the best assassin’s creed experiences to exist. This is a game that was made for people that loved what had come before and also for people who were looking for something interesting enough to delve into for the first time.

2. Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood

Acting as a sequel to Assassin’s Creed 2, Ezio has reached his pinnacle of assassin capabilities. As a fully-fledged assassin, he works with the brotherhood to help citizens fight against atrocities that are caused by templars, fanatics, and the government. Set in Ancient Rome, the city is incredible with the most detailed art direction one can witness in a video game title. There are so many great set pieces and unforgettable side content that can keep one engaged for a good time. The focus on the assassin fantasy is strong, as the game expands on the premises set down by the first title and expands it to new characters and locations with extreme ease and elegance.

The gameplay is mildly dated, but to this day- it is one of the few assassin’s creed titles that holds true as a wholesome experience with being able to do everything that one could imagine an assassin being able to do.

1. Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag

In theory, and according to a lot of fans, this game is not exactly the most heart-felt assassin’s creed title. Even though that is the case, it is at the top of this list for many reasons. It has the most nuanced storytelling for a video game that I’ve ever played. The whole assassin fantasy is not even explored until after a few hours of playing as a mercenary and pirate, but this game tells the story of a vagabond turned hero in the most interesting manner possible. Edward Kenway is one of the most awe-inspiring assassins to exist as the player begins the game, he seems like the most undeserving character to hold praise.

Along the events of the game, he becomes more selfless and caring for his mates and pirate buddies alike. The game is astoundingly beautiful with a ship (the Jackdaw) that he helms through the waters of the West Indies, during the golden age of piracy in the 18^th century. I spent the most time playing this unforgettable game, which represents what Valhalla tries so hard to represent- that is balance two starkly different fantasies. Edward feels like a pirate for the most part, but he also attributes the characteristics of a true assassin. This delicate balance is struck at many points in the game that nails different spots in the world such as towns, jungles, islands, and even underwater. Meandering across the Caribbean, the player gets to meet a number of memorable characters that evoke strong emotions due to the plot points and story beats that are dealt with. 

The newer assassin’s creed games have changed the series for better or for worse. Many fans are let down by the recent releases whilst some think it’s a breath of fresh air. This has been our list of assassin’s creed titles over the years. What did you think of the recent change to a role-playing game format? Is the assassin’s creed franchise losing its identity, or creating a new one worth remembering? Let us know down in the comments!

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This brings into light the necessity of game testing services that can help boost the critical acclaim of triple-A titles in their initial cycle of releases. It is important to note that every fan, casual player, or critic might have a list of their own and the games at the bottom of this list are also worth playing at least once. There are definitely no titles that genuinely fall flat in providing a fun story and experience, but there are games that play more cohesively as compared to others. Assassin’s Creed Chronicles is not included in the list as the game is much smaller in scope and is designed in a completely new format for smaller consoles and shorter play durations.

Here is our ranking of Assassin’s Creed games and details on how they have fared in the last decade:

12: Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla

The last 3 releases in the franchise have been the most debated as the game mechanics have turned from action-adventure games to open-world role-playing games. This changes a lot in terms of how the game plays and how the story and the world are explored. The character dialogues do not do much in terms of bringing the player closer to the character. The promise that was made right before release that this game was going to be the return to classic elements also fell short as it did very little to incorporate older gameplay mechanics like stealth and environment blending. What this game does well is making the player really feel like a Viking by making the gameplay mechanics a lot more brutal and crunchier. The game has a lot to do all the way from raiding monasteries and islands, and the visuals that complement it are a sight to behold. Although the world looks beautiful on newer generation consoles (on 60FPS) the story is disjointed and lacks the charm that older games brought to the fore.

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11. Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey

This game is the most controversial game released in a controversial series. Some people would put this at the very bottom of the list based on principle and love for the original series alone, as critics went to the extent to say it does not deserve to hold the assassin’s creed title. The first nine games are story-centric with a titular character exploring the world in a linear trajectory that the developers create for the player. Odyssey takes the player on a journey through Ancient Greece through the waters of the Mediterranean Sea as a mercenary for hire. Although these are not what the original games were about, Odyssey tries to change things up with a huge and sprawling map. The combat is magical and flamboyant looking for the most part and helps to make fighting look fun with light-hearted side stories that can get a chuckle or two out of a casual player- it is definitely a game one can sink hours into.

10. Assassin’s Creed: Rogue

Rogue deserved a longer run-time with more development into its story being the seventh game in seven years in the series. After Black Flag’s story and open world that could be explored for months on end, fans’ expectations were subverted as the story is about the protagonist being a Templar as opposed to being an assassin. At the end of the day, it does little to dive deeper into the systems that it brings back from the previous game alongside newer features that have little time to shine, Rogue acts as a sequel or an extension to Black Flag wherein the terrain is made of ice and the story ties into both Black Flag and Unity. With a little more time, Rogue could have had its time in the spotlight for a lot longer than it originally did.

9. Assassin’s Creed

This game set the path for every other Assassin’s Creed game and observing it in a vacuum, it might just be the best game in the series. Although that is the case, revisiting it after playing the games that were released gives a much-needed perspective to any returning player. The game’s identity is plain and straightforward with a compelling story set both in the past and present day. Observing the gameplay mechanics with a microscope, one can see that the missions sometimes get repetitive in nature- but this was so only to serve the purpose of the story and the overall experience. The traversal and combat can feel very stiff- which is possibly a result of the game being an answer by Ubisoft to many fans after making Prince of Persia a success. But the dated nature of the game is easily overshadowed by memorable tropes and missions across the duration of the game.  

8. Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate

Set in 19^th century London, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate delivers quite a punch with it being the second Assassin’s Creed release on the last generation of consoles. The world and stealth are rock-solid with the game providing a foundational assassin’s creed experience. The protagonists are witty and light-hearted throughout which throws off a returning player as most protagonists have a bit more than their humor to get them through the stories. The rope launcher is a welcome addition as it can be fun rappelling through the extremely huge open world where the buildings are humungous and the architectures are far apart.  The environment is bursting with ambient animations throughout and although the overarching story falls flat- the side characters can be very interesting with historical names such as Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Graham Bell & Karl Marx.

7. Assassin’s Creed: Revelations

This game feels like a worthwhile conclusion to the Ezio trilogy. Although that is the case- it is also one of the more underwhelming assassin’s creed games. It ties a neat bow and brings together the stories of multiple protagonists who exist in the AC franchise, namely- Desmond Miles, Altair Ibn-La’Ahad and Ezio Auditore da Firenze. This trifecta was what the series had fans fall in love with over a period of almost half a decade. The game feels much like the initial release where it is not made based on marketing metrics, but to tell a heartfelt story.  There are new gameplay features such as the hook blade which make the traversal and parkour faster if not smoother. This is the only game in the franchise wherein the player gets to control a gruesome and seasoned assassin. This entails that while playing as Ezio, the player also gets to train other assassins and associates in order to see them help them grow and evolve to be fully fledged assassins. This fleshes out the mentor assassin fantasy in a way that no other assassin’s creed game does while also providing the player with a more mature character with nuanced story writing.

That wraps up the first half of the ranking of every assassin’s creed game released in the last decade. Which ones from this list did you spend the most time with? Look forward to part two of this ranking list where we cover the remaining of the games in detail. Which of the games did you think had the best story? Let us know down in the comments!

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