Today’s game is Assassin’s Creed. The first one Specifically. I have played and enjoyed most of the Assassin’s Creed games. Specifically: 3, Black Flag, Rogue, Unity, Syndicate, Origins, Valhalla, and Shadows. With Black Flag Resynced on the horizon, I would be lying if i said i wasn’t hyped about it having grown up with the franchise the way i have. I’m hoping to wait until launch to hear about it to even consider it (or even better acquire it through other means), as i’d love to give it a try and form my own opinion on it, regardless of my own personal bias.

Anyways, so i decided to play the First Game, which i have never beaten. I thought if i sink myself into it so maybe i can quell any sort of desire for the Black Flag Remake, at least until i can find out whether it’s good. Hopefully though it sates all desire so i don’t want to play it. Then again, i’m sure my local library will get it, i can for sure borrow a copy from there.

I mean, my major complaint with Shadows was the story being way too long. Black Flag has an amazing story in my opinion. I don’t know how they could fuck it up, so with trust i could believe it will be good, but Ubisoft does not have my trust in this matter.

Anyways, about the game. It looks surprisingly good. Like, the models are a bit eh. And i noticed some NPCs almost look like they’re bobbing their head like a chicken. But lighting and texture wise it looks fine. I imagine some of it is carried by having maxed out graphic options. But still.

I appreciate the difference between this too and the modern formula. It’s unique to see how the open world is a little less open compared to the sequels. Having gotten countless games with the open world formula it’s nice to experience it.

It’s also interesting seeing how different the Brotherhood is here. They feel far less secret compared to normal. I mean, they have a fucking castle adorned with their symbol. Not exactly the pinnacle of secrecy. Then again, back in ages like that i imagine word traveled a lot less fast, so it’d be harder to find somewhere like that. Especially with it supposedly being in the mountains.

Also, it cracks me up that the save icon resembles a SIM card. For some reason it’s funny to me.

Anyways, i wanted to play this and explore a something from my childhood i never really touched. I’ve also had a desire recently to replay L.A. Noire too so if that shows up and this doesn’t assume it replaced it.