Summary
TheAssassin’s Creedfranchise has been around for a very long time, and throughout the years many interesting titles have been released in it. While many players agree that nothing can compare to the perfect Ezio Trilogy, given that he isone of the best Assassin’s Creed charactersever, there are still some entertaining titles out there.
In the early days of the franchise, gameplay was pretty linear and only allowed players to explore certain areas of a determined location. However, as time has passed, newer titles in the Assassin’s Creed series contain various main and side quests that willkeep players entertained for hours. Here are some of thebest Assassin’s Creed games with the most side quests.
Assassin’s Creed 3is a big subject of debate among players, as some say that it’s a really great title, whereas others don’t find it as amusing as other installments in the franchise. In any case, it’s setting in the American Revolutionary War and the new mechanics implemented for Connor are very interesting.
Compared to the animation and graphics of the first game and the Ezio Trilogy,Assassin’s Creed 3is a huge improvement. It does not have as many side quests as other titles on the list, but there’s still plenty to keep players entertained for a few hours. All in all, while it’s not thebest Assassin’s Creed game ever released, this game still holds up very well.
Assassin’s Creed Unityfollows in the footsteps of its predecessor,Assassin’s Creed 3, as it’s also set in a revolutionary war, but this time in France in the late 18th century. The graphics, game mechanics and gameplay overall are also improved upon compared to previous titles, and it could be argued that it features one of the most realistic depictions of France in that period.
Although this title was not yet an RPG, which is the direction that the franchise would take later down the road, it still offers many side and main missions for players to take advantage of and delve deeper into Arno’s story. This, along with the compelling narrative that is presented to players, makesAssassin’s Creed Unitya solid entry on this list. The game also offers various attires, including someneat-looking starting Assassin Robes.
Assassin’s Creed Syndicateis, arguably, one of the least popular titles in the series, as many players argued that it was not as entertaining as previous installments, even though it was set in the midst of the British Industrial Revolution.
The reason behind this is confusing, as the characters are not dull or hard to relate to, and the story isn’t terrible either. There are also tons of different main side quests that players can experience, but perhaps its lack of popularity stems from the fact that it was the awkward midpoint between the original franchise’s format and the new RPG elements that were implemented inOrigins. If players are looking for amedieval game inspired by theAssassin’s Creedseries, they should look elsewhere given the period this title is set in.
There are many things that are interesting aboutAssassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag. Not only is Edward Kenway a very interesting leading man in this installment, but the addition of sea shanties, and the pirate life overall make this title really shine.
On top of this, the settings of this particular title are very appealing to the eye as they are full of vegetation and ports, which fans of pirate movies and history will likely appreciate. The combat mechanics are also great and have been considerably improved upon compared to previous games in the franchise’s history. While it’s not one of theAssassin’s Creedgames with the biggest maps, the one available is still great fun to explore.
Assassin’s Creed Originsis a difficult title to talk about, as it’s widely controversial among players given that it was the first game in the series that implemented RPG elements. Some were really happy about this transition, whereas others really resented the fact that the franchise’s original format was no longer there-at least not in the same way.
The setting of this game is fascinating and goes back a lot further than any other title in the series had before. Given that it’s an RPG,Assassin’s Creed Originsgoes a lot further in terms of the main and side quests it has to offer players, with tons of NPCs ready to be addressed for an adventure.Assassin’s Creed Originshas great music, but probably not thebest in the series, as that award goes toAssassin’s Creed 2.
Given how vast theAssassin’s Creedfranchise is, it was only a matter of time before a title was set in the Viking era. Following Eivor, who can either be male or female, players will have the chance to explore the Scandinavian fjords and land while enjoying a fictional depiction of what the culture of this famous group of warriors and pillagers was.
The mechanics present inAssassin’s Creed Valhallaare very different to other titles in the series, and players will get to take on many characters from Viking mythology. Thanks to modern development engines and gaming consoles, it was possible for Ubisoft to pack several main quests into this title to keep players busy for a long time.
Following the series' more recent, yet already known format of allowing players to pick between a male and a female character,Assassin‘s Creed Odysseyfocuses on the story of either Alexios or Kassandra.
This title is widely acclaimed for its variety of missions and possibilities set in Ancient Greece, giving players more breathing room regarding how they can play the game and the things they can do. All in all, while it might never get to live up to whatAssassin’s Creed 2was,Assassin’s Creed Odysseyis still worth playing and any fan of the franchise should try it—especiallydue to its various endings.
