Assassin's Creed: Rogue
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Release Date: November 11, 2014
Action, TPP, science fiction, stealth, sandbox, ships, historical, 18th century, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
Steam
Another installment in popular the Assassin’s Creed series, created and developed by the Ubisoft company. Unlike Assassin’s Creed: Unity, released in a similar time window on PC and the eight generation consoles, Rogue is designed for older platforms. Story-wise, the game is a conclusion of the plots presented in the third and the fourth part of the series.
Assassin’s Creed: Rogue for PC, X360 and PS3 is another installment in extremely popular series of action-adventure games created by Ubisoft (creators of Prince of Persia, Rayman, Far Cry and other series). It was developed by studio Ubisoft Sofia in cooperation with Ubisoft’s teams in Singapore, Montreal, Quebec, Chengdu, Milan and Bucharest.
Action takes place in the middle of 18th century, during The Seven Year’s War. We play as Shay Patrick Cormac – a Templar who once belonged to Assassin Brotherhood but started hunting for his former “brothers” after he was betrayed. With progression of the story, we are visiting three major regions: New York, Appalachian Mountains and north waters of Atlantic Ocean. The game is final part of the Kenways’ story told previously by Assassin’s Creed III and Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag.
The gameplay of Assassin’s Creed: Rogue for PC, X360 and PS3 doesn’t have many differences in comparison with previous games of the series. We are completing main and side missions with using protagonist’s unusal skills to climb on buildings and fight. But our enemies have now wider moveset – they are Assassins so they can perform air attacks or use surrounding to hide, among other things. Similarly to Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, the game offers also naval gameplay. Our ship is now Morrigan which is faster than Edward Kenway’s Jackdaw and has more advanced armament (especially the Puckle gun).
Assassin’s Creed: Rogue for PC, X360 and PS3 doesn’t offer the multiplayer mode which was present in each game in the series since Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood (2010). The graphics is on the same level as in previous installment for seventh generation consoles – Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
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[1:55] Assassin's Creed: Rogue PC version trailer
[2:00] Assassin's Creed: Rogue Life as a Templar
The main pros of the game
- Unique Perspective: Players appreciated the fresh take of playing as a Templar, which adds moral ambiguity to the Assassin-Templar conflict.
- Engaging Story: Many users found Shay's character development and the overarching narrative compelling, highlighting themes of betrayal and redemption.
- Gameplay Mechanics: The naval combat and exploration mechanics were well-received, with some improvements noted over previous titles like Black Flag.
- Visuals and Environment: The game?s graphics and atmospheric settings, including diverse environments, were praised.
- Connection to Other Titles: Players enjoyed the connections to previous games in the series, enriching the lore and context.
- Fun Collectibles: While some found them tedious, others appreciated the collectibles as a way to enhance the open-world experience.
The main cons of the game
- Short Story: Many reviews mentioned the game's brevity, with some players feeling that the story was underdeveloped or lacked depth.
- Repetitive Gameplay: A significant number of users noted that the game reused mechanics and assets from previous titles, leading to a sense of déja vu.
- Bugs and Technical Issues: Several reviews highlighted various bugs and performance issues, particularly during missions and parkour sequences.
- Character Depth: Some players felt that characters were not as likable or well-developed compared to other entries in the series.
- Lack of Side Missions: Users expressed disappointment with the limited side missions and repetitive quest structure, leading to a less adventurous experience.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- More Depth in Storytelling: Many players wished for a more fleshed-out narrative and character arcs, particularly regarding Shay's transition from Assassin to Templar.
- Improved Stealth Mechanics: Some reviews pointed out that the stealth mechanics felt outdated compared to newer titles in the franchise.
- Unique Missions: Users desired more unique missions tailored to specific locations rather than repetitive tasks.
- Polished Gameplay: A call for better optimization and bug fixes was common, as many players experienced technical glitches.
- Enhanced Parkour Mechanics: Some players felt that the parkour system needed improvement to feel smoother and more responsive.
Summary
- Overall, while Assassin's Creed® Rogue was praised for its unique perspective and engaging story, it faced criticism for its short length, repetitive gameplay, and technical issues. Many players considered it an underrated entry in the franchise, particularly for those who enjoyed the naval mechanics introduced in Black Flag.
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Average score from 3093 votes. 1240 players anticipated the game.
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Assassin's Creed Series
A series produced and published by the Ubisoft corporation, which was born as an open-world action game, but years later made a turn towards the action RPG genre. The series debuted in 2007 with the game Assassin's Creed. Patrice Désilets, Jade Raymond and Corey May are considered to be the creators of the brand.
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Assassin's Creed: Rogue Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows March 10, 2015
PlayStation 3 November 11, 2014
Xbox 360 November 11, 2014
Assassin's Creed: Rogue System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB Geforce 450 GTS/Radeon HD 5670 or better, 11.4 GB HDD, Windows 7(SP1)/8/8.1
Recommended: Intel Core i5 2400 2.5 GHz/AMD FX-6100 3.3 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 560 Ti/Radeon HD 6870 or better, 12 GB HDD, Windows 7/8.1 64-bit
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