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Assassin's Creed Shadows ratings

77 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 4/5
5/5 TheXboxHub
5/5 NME
5/5 TechPowerUp
18/20 GamerGen
9/10 Xbox Tavern
9/10 TheSixthAxis
9/10 ZTGD
9/10 GamingBolt
9/10 Le Bêta-Testeur
90/100 Generación Xbox
9/10 Lv1Gaming
9/10 Checkpoint Gaming
9/10 MKAU Gaming
90/100 Games.ch
9/10 Beyond Gaming
9/10 XBoxEra
90/100 Complete Xbox
89/100 MeuPlayStation
88/100 TierraGamer
87/100 GameStar
87/100 XBoxOrNot
17/20 GameWave
85/100 Console Tribe
17/20 JeuxActu.com
17/20 SpiritGamer
8/10 GameKult.com
4/5 EuroGamer.fr
8/10 GameHope
4/5 GamesRadar
8/10 wccftech
8/10 Numerama
8/10 GameReactor
8/10 Shacknews
8/10 Presse Citron
4/5 Geek Generation
8/10 Push Square
8/10 Movies Games and Tech
8/10 Well Played
8/10 GamersGlobal
8/10 GeekNPlay
8/10 Areajugones
8/10 Pizza Fria
8/10 GamesVillage
4/5 N-Gamz
8/10 HardwareZone
4/5 Absolute Geeks
8/10 Phenixx Gaming
4/5 Twinfinite
8/10 GameInformer
4/5 GamesCreed
8/10 Game-eXperience.it
8/10 HeartBits VG
8/10 Geeky
4/5 PXLBBQ
8/10 NerdMovieProductions
8/10 GadgetGear
8/10 Nintendo Life
79/100 COGconnected
78/100 Fortress Of Solitude
7/10 ActuGaming
7/10 Press Start
7/10 PCGames
7/10 SuccesOne
7/10 3RD Strike
7/10 Niche Gamer
7/10 DisplayWeb
70/100 Switch-Actu
60/100 JVFrance
5/10 Journal du Geek
5/10 GameOver
4/10 Vandal
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5
5

TheXboxHub
Visuals are stunning
Two heroes works well
Combat feels exciting and fresh
Open world - and lots to do
Perhaps there's just too much to do...
[5/5] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows...[read the full review on TheXboxHub]
5
5

NME
Strong plot, excellent characters and amazing performances
Gorgeous visuals and impressive world design
Flexible gameplay, with two distinct play-styles as Naoe and Yasuke
Objective board is slightly complicated to navigate
[5/5] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test ?Assassin's Creed Shadows': a bold new era for the historical action series...[read the full review on NME]
5
5

TechPowerUp
[5/5] reviewed at 21/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows Performance Benchmark - 30 GPUs Compared...[read the full review on TechPowerUp]
9
10

Xbox Tavern
Brilliant Dual-Protagonist offering two distinct playstyle
Visually Stunning and seasonal system works great
Fun and fluid combat for both characters
Improved Stealth
Skill tree can be overwhelming at first
[9/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassins Creed Shadows...[read the full review on Xbox Tavern]
9
10

TheSixthAxis
Beautiful jaw-dropping visuals
Vibrant and interesting open world to explore
Great story that brings a fascinating historical era to life
Yasuke is a great addition and alternative for the combat
Takes around eight hours to really get going
Switching between characters is unnecessarily clunky
[9/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows...[read the full review on TheSixthAxis]
9
10

ZTGD
Utterly beautiful vistas and landscapes in the open-world
Strong and interesting dual protagonist
Deep story and gameplay mechanics
Combat can be punishing early on
Removing the auto-ride was a mistake
[9/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows (XSX)...[read the full review on ZTGD]
9
10

GamingBolt
Naoe and Yasuke are great protagonists
Stellar period setting is brought to life in convincing fashion
The map is a constant joy to explore, thanks to strong world design and gorgeous environments
Seasons system makes the world feel dynamic and alive
The Hideout serves as an endearing central hub, thanks to its customizability
The return of classic parkour mechanics makes traversal an absolute blast
Stealth has been re-emphasized and significantly improved
Light and shadow mechanics elevate stealth gameplay
Both protagonists feel meaningfully different and excellent to play as
Combat is an absolute blast, thanks to strong core mechanics, fun weapons, and more
Well thought-out and smartly designed progression systems
Looks absolutely gorgeous
Near-flawless performance.
Disappointingly clumsy writing and storytelling
Some occasional technical hiccups.
[9/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows ? League of its Own...[read the full review on GamingBolt]
9
10

Le Bêta-Testeur
Stunning graphic texture
Well-designed scenario
Epic battles
Skills tree
Improvement of weapons
[9/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - TEST ? Assassin's Creed Shadows...[read the full review on Le Bêta-Testeur]
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Generación Xbox
Naoe and Yasuke are two protagonists who are very different in their playing style.
The new stealth mechanics bring a new layer of depth to the system.
A Japan represented to perfection in every detail.
The story takes a little while to get going.
Small drops in FPS at certain specific moments.
[90/100] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Análisis de Assassin's Creed Shadows para Xbox ? La perfección de la fórmula...[read the full review on Generación Xbox]
9
10

Lv1Gaming
revolutionizes the gameplay of the Assassin?s Creed franchise
Stunning open world
Incredible Audio Design
Insane Graphical Fidelity
Small Story Quirks
[9/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows: The Best One Yet! A Defining Open-World Experience!...[read the full review on Lv1Gaming]
9
10

Checkpoint Gaming
Another big, action-packed open world full of stuff to do ? but not too big
Beautiful depiction of Japan in all four seasons
Dual protagonists is a great idea to satisfy old and new fans
New base designing feature is a fun touch and adds personalisation
Not being able to switch characters in restricted areas is a pain
[9/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows ? Two shadows in the darkness...[read the full review on Checkpoint Gaming]
9
10

MKAU Gaming
Immersive story
Beautiful visuals
Great audio voices and environmental
Fluid accessible gameplay
Great new features
Different characters made it feel like a different game
Minor texture glitches
[9/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows (Xbox Series X) ?...[read the full review on MKAU Gaming]
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Games.ch
Open and varied seamless gaming world
Wide range of missions and activities in an open world.
Exciting story full of twists and turns with a brilliant narrative structure.
Playable heroes that are very different in terms of character and gameplay.
Perfectly captures the cultural specificities of Japan.
Strong and detailed graphics, adapted to the current generation of consoles.
Possible change of character at any time.
Missions with active character changes often lead to completely different sections of the game.
Wide range of weapons and spectacular skills (learning points can be reallocated at any time)
At least 50 hours of gameplay (approximately 150
+ for completionists)
Highly skilled German speakers (also available in Japanese and English)
Overall successful game balance...
... even with relatively gentle grinding constraints later in the process.
Some typical details of series.
[/] reviewed at 23/01/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows - Vorschau / Preview...[read the full review on Games.ch]
[90/100] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows - Test /...[read the full review on Games.ch]
9
10

Beyond Gaming
Two completely different styles of play
Interesting intrigues
Beautiful world to stay
Many additional activities to do
Some side missions seem a bit like filler.
[9/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Review: Assassin's Creed Shadows...[read the full review on Beyond Gaming]
9
10

XBoxEra
A Living, Breathing World
Excellent Story
Fantastic Gameplay
Gorgeous Soundtrack
Just Damned Cool
A few of the English VOs are Weak
[9/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows |...[read the full review on XBoxEra]
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GamerGen
[18/20] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - TEST Assassin's Creed Shadows : une aventure prenante à ne pas louper sur PC...[read the full review on GamerGen]
[17/20] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - TEST Assassin's Creed Shadows : la ROG Ally Z1 Extreme ronronne comme un chat...[read the full review on GamerGen]
[18/20] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - TEST Assassin's Creed Shadows : un épisode qui rend justice au Japon...[read the full review on GamerGen]
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100

Complete Xbox
One of the best looking games this generation
Playing as two different characters brings great variance in combat and story
Fantastic cutscenes and interactions
The way wildlife blends in along with weather elements is mind blowing
Some areas of the game can become repetitive
[90/100] reviewed at 11/04/2025 - Test Assassins Creed Shadows...[read the full review on Complete Xbox]
89
100

MeuPlayStation
Characters with charismatic and captivating stories
Quite impressive gameplay variations
Excellent setting and very beautiful decor
Interesting and rewarding progression system
Intense and stimulating combat in the right measure.
The tasks may be repetitive for some people.
Small bugs and crashes - but nothing too serious.
[89/100] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows: vale a pena?...[read the full review on MeuPlayStation]
88
100

TierraGamer
[88/100] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows es la aventura en Japón que tanto esperábamos para la saga...[read the full review on TierraGamer]
87
100

XBoxOrNot
The stick!
Lifespan
It's beautiful
Not accessible right away!
Agreed scenario!
[87/100] reviewed at 28/09/2025 - Test de Assassin's Creed Shadows ? Traque sur Awaji ? L'île fantastique !...[read the full review on XBoxOrNot]
87
100

GameStar
... you want to immerse yourself in feudal Japan.
... the emphasis on history is important to you.
... you especially enjoy the stealthy aspect of Assassin's Creed.
... do not be discouraged by long prologues.
... you don't like working on task lists.
... a complete abandonment of the Ubisoft formula is expected.
[/] reviewed at 06/03/2025 - News: AC Shadows - Wann kommt unser Test zum Japan-Ableger?...[read the full review on GameStar]
[87/100] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test: Assassin's Creed Shadows - Unser großer Test: Ich lag komplett daneben...[read the full review on GameStar]
[/] reviewed at 02/04/2025 - Video: Assassin's Creed Shadows: Wir testen unsere neue Rüstung an einer Burgbesatzung...[read the full review on GameStar]
[/] reviewed at 29/04/2025 - News: Assassin's Creed Shadows - Der wohl älteste Spieler ist stolze 90 Jahre alt und wird gerade im Netz gefeiert...[read the full review on GameStar]
[0/] reviewed at 24/12/2025 - Plus - Test: Assassin's Creed Shadows - Nachtest: Im zweiten Durchgang macht das Japan-Abenteuer mehr Spaß als je zuvor...[read the full review on GameStar]
17
20

GameWave
[17/20] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows : Un voyage au coeur du Japon réussi ?...[read the full review on GameWave]
85
100

Console Tribe
[85/100] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows - Recensione...[read the full review on Console Tribe]
17
20

JeuxActu.com
[17/20] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows : Ubisoft a-t-il réussi à conjurer son mauvais sort ?...[read the full review on JeuxActu.com]
17
20

SpiritGamer
[17/20] reviewed at 31/03/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows...[read the full review on SpiritGamer]
8
10

GameKult.com
The fluidity of Naoe
The brutality of Yasuke
The symbiosis of two visions
A gripping and theatrical narrative
Different interesting character arcs
Artistically sharp
Just the right amount of playtime
An almost bug-free AC
An organic, living and coherent world
A game that aims to please everyone
An intro that drags on a bit.
Lack of audacity
Dispensable, even cumbersome mechanics
A feeling of emptiness nonetheless
A game that tries too hard to please everyone
[8/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test : Assassin's Creed Shadows agit dans l'ombre pour servir la lumière...[read the full review on GameKult.com]
4
5

EuroGamer.fr
[4/5] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows...[read the full review on EuroGamer.fr]
8
10

GameHope
[8/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows (Xbox Series)...[read the full review on GameHope]
[8/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows (PS5)...[read the full review on GameHope]
[8/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows (PC)...[read the full review on GameHope]
4
5

GamesRadar
+
Two protagonists provide the best of both worlds for Assassin's Creed fans
+
Scenery you can (and will) spend hours obsessing over
+
Best-in-class combat for the series
-
A scattershot story with a disappointing conclusion
-
The Knowledge system gets repetitive once you've seen every activity type
[4/5] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows: "More confidence, texture, and purpose than we've seen since Assassin's Creed pivoted into RPG territory"...[read the full review on GamesRadar]
8
10

wccftech
Solid narrative and characters
Good pacing that keeps the story at around 40 hours of length
Excellent stealth and combat, especially at Expert difficulty
Reduced handholding for main and side quests
Amazing visuals, some of the best seen in gaming to date
A lot of different gameplay systems to get more involved in the game's world...
...that often serve little purpose other than artificially inflating the playtime
Even with all the improvements, it is still the Assassin's Creed RPG formula seen since Origins
The choice of protagonists and the historical inaccuracies can be a turn off
Mediocre English voice acting
30 FPS lock for cutscenes
[8/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows ? A Gorgeous Dive Into Feudal Chaos...[read the full review on wccftech]
8
10

Numerama
An absolutely stunning Japan
The best infiltration gameplay in the series
A formula at its peak
Facial animations
Missions too uninspired
We want more staging!
[8/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - On a fini Assassin's Creed Shadows : la timide apothéose...[read the full review on Numerama]
8
10

GameReactor
Amazing story and narrative. Great presentation. Tight combat. Improved stealth. Better progression.
Open world lacks refinement. Quest design is too repetitive. Question mark points of interest belong in the past.
[8/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows...[read the full review on GameReactor]
8
10

Shacknews
Interesting characters that bring their own narrative and gameplay value
A beautifully realized world
Combat is fun, proving to be frantic and rewarding
The contrasting combat styles allow you to take a break from one to explore the other
An easy transmog system so you can look your best
The game ran very smoothly for me on PC
Some pretty obvious asset reuse, from structures to enemy camp layouts
Awkward traversal at times
Reasonably rare animation issues, but enough to be worth mentioning
Occasionally, the voice acting of NPCs was a little weak
It doesn't really try to push the series forward in an exciting way
[8/10] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - Assassin's Creed Shadows review: Move like water, strike like lightning...[read the full review on Shacknews]
8
10

Presse Citron
Scenario and atmosphere
Base camp management
The infiltration
The seasons have an effect on the way of playing.
Overall a good work
Graphics that can be improved
Game mechanics seen and reviewed
Messy fights
Movements are still not smooth enough.
[8/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows : de l'ombre et de la lumière...[read the full review on Presse Citron]
4
5

Geek Generation
[4/5] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - [TEST] Assassin's Creed Shadows : entre tradition et modernité...[read the full review on Geek Generation]
8
10

Push Square
Intriguing, twisting story
Naoe and Yasuke are great protagonists
Open world Japan is a joy
Superb weather and season systems
Solid combat, slick stealth
Striking soundtrack
Combat eventually loses its edge
RPG elements can feel forced
English dub is rough
[8/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Review: Assassin's Creed Shadows (PS5) - Striking Open World RPG Is a Real Cut Above...[read the full review on Push Square]
8
10

Movies Games and Tech
Stunning recreation of feudal Japan with detailed environments and immersive atmosphere.
+Dynamic seasonal changes that impact both visuals and gameplay mechanics.
+Engaging dual-character system with distinct playstyles.
+Satisfying combat with a variety of weapons and engraving customization.
+Meaningful Base-building mechanics with customization options. -Some story choices lack real consequences, leading to similar outcomes. -Enemy AI does leave a lot of room for improvement as its too easy to exploit for stealth. Reviewed on Windows PC
[8/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Review: Assassin's creed Shadows...[read the full review on Movies Games and Tech]
8
10

Well Played
Rich, beautiful rendition of Sengoku era Japan
Stealth gameplay is some of the series? best
Exploration-first open world design is a big step forward
Satisfying RPG gear and hideout progression
Both Naoe and Yasuke are compelling protagonists
Main story and character beats feel lost in the middle act
Dual-protagonist setup feels awkwardly implemented at times
[8/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows...[read the full review on Well Played]
8
10

GamersGlobal
[8/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test+: Assassin's Creed Shadows...[read the full review on GamersGlobal]
8
10

GeekNPlay
Feudal Japan
A rich and captivating story
Many side quests
The shelter!
The league/scouting system
Too much wind!
Too much darkness
Several enemies at the same time...
[8/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test ? Assassin's Creed Shadows...[read the full review on GeekNPlay]
8
10

Areajugones
A very well-crafted plot
A great Spanish dubbing with voices that will be familiar to players.
Secondary content
Game mechanics retrieved from deliveries of yesteryear
Culture and philosophy of the time
Traditional Japanese activities
Very occasional bugs that do not affect the gaming experience.
Underutilized areas and props on stage during the stealthy assassination of enemies.
[8/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Análisis de Assassin's Creed Shadows: Un maravilloso viaje por el Japón feudal...[read the full review on Areajugones]
8
10

Pizza Fria
[8/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Assassin?s Creed Shadows | Review...[read the full review on Pizza Fria]
8
10

GamesVillage
Faithful and immersive Japanese setting
The protagonists present a wide variety of approaches.
A grand return to the secretive origins of the series.
Game pace too sluggish
Some design choices excessively familiar
Limited variety of scenarios and side missions
[8/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows Recensione: una lama nel buio...[read the full review on GamesVillage]
8
10

HardwareZone
Finally, a dual protagonist AC storyline that is actually well-written
Gorgeous visuals and audio
Best stealth mechanics in the series yet
Wider narrative still feels like its reused from past titles
Game suffers from the same repetitive action and quests after a while
[8/10] reviewed at 19/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows (PS5): Ubisoft finally finds its footing in feudal Japan...[read the full review on HardwareZone]
8
10

Phenixx Gaming
Solid, Katana-based Ubisoft-ified combat.
A stunning world to explore and navigate.
The differences between Naoe and Yasuke.
The new vague-direction quest marking.
A second act that forgets to really show up too much.
So many American accents in the English translation.
[8/10] reviewed at 19/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows (PC) ?...[read the full review on Phenixx Gaming]
4
5

Absolute Geeks
[4/5] reviewed at 19/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows : blades of the rising sun...[read the full review on Absolute Geeks]
[4/5] reviewed at 19/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows: Blades Of The Rising Sun...[read the full review on Absolute Geeks]
4
5

Twinfinite
[4/5] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows: An Imperfect Return to Form...[read the full review on Twinfinite]
8
10

GameInformer
[8/10] reviewed at 24/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows ? Don't Stop Me Naoe (Because I'm Having A Good Time)...[read the full review on GameInformer]
4
5

GamesCreed
The story is incredibly well-written and has great dialogue. The main storyline and side missions are immersive, and it's great that you can switch between the two protagonists at any time.
The combat is the best in the franchise, with its series of impressive mechanics, weapons, takedowns, boss fights, and more.
The stealth is among the best in the franchise, as you feel like the ultimate assassin.
The visuals are out of this world, and the designs throughout make you feel like you're actually in Japan's historical period.
Despite how good the combat is, it?s occasionally clunky.
Microtransactions are still a thing in the Assassin?s Creed franchise, but they shouldn?t have a place in this franchise, let alone in video games.
The game is very intensive, and you may need a very powerful PC to have a compelling gaming experience.
[4/5] reviewed at 25/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows...[read the full review on GamesCreed]
8
10

Game-eXperience.it
[8/10] reviewed at 26/03/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows, la Recensione ? Riscatto e Redenzione...[read the full review on Game-eXperience.it]
8
10

HeartBits VG
The two protagonists offer something different.
The graphics are very nice.
You are no longer overwhelmed by so many icons.
Gameplay that allows you to choose between stealth and punching.
The creation of your base is super cool
The story can become a bit dull.
The photo mode is very basic.
Some bugs from time to time
[8/10] reviewed at 28/03/2025 - RESEÑA: ?Assassin's Creed Shadows' ? Tomando un camino diferente, pero con las mismas ideas...[read the full review on HeartBits VG]
8
10

Geeky
[8/10] reviewed at 04/04/2025 - Análisis Assassin's Creed: Shadows, una dicotomía constante...[read the full review on Geeky]
4
5

PXLBBQ
[4/5] reviewed at 04/04/2025 - Test : Assassin's Creed Shadows sur PC...[read the full review on PXLBBQ]
8
10

NerdMovieProductions
Naoe and Yasuke are two very successful protagonists.
A vast world... but not too much
Technically majestic
This will not change the opinion of the detractors of the saga.
We would have preferred a greater variety in the "Assassination" missions.
[8/10] reviewed at 17/04/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows ? La Recensione...[read the full review on NerdMovieProductions]
8
10

GadgetGear
Impressive and majestic
Beautifully designed open world
Variety in gameplay
Narrative focus on one of the two protagonists
Repetitive elements
Impressive impressive
Beautiful open world elegantly designed
Variety in gameplay
Narrative focus on one of the two protagonists
Repetitive elements
[8/10] reviewed at 23/04/2025 - Review: Assassin's Creed Shadows...[read the full review on GadgetGear]
8
10

Nintendo Life
The best open world in the series
Naoe and Yasuke are both great to play as
Overflowing with content
Enjoyable, versatile combat
A wealth of accessibility options
Kittens and puppies!
Unstable frame rate when undocked
Some presentation issues resulting from the port
Lots of tedious quest design
[8/10] reviewed at 01/12/2025 - Review: Assassin's Creed Shadows (Switch 2) - An Ambitious Port Of A Captivating Series Refresh...[read the full review on Nintendo Life]
4
5

N-Gamz
Sumptuous panoramas
A well-finished Ubi game at launch
Interesting adrenaline system for special moves
Two very different characters to handle
Cheaper than the other versions
Long lifespan / Being able to play AC Shadows anywhere
A multitude of additional tasks to do, including building your headquarters.
Good French dubbing
Very successful music
30fps constant in portable mode
Best prologue of the entire saga
Pretty stylish fights
Great climate and lighting effects
High quality portage, like Star Wars Outlaws
Exciting historical narrative
Touch screen used on the map and menus
Resolution taking a hit
Redundant Ubi mechanics like the Eagle Towers
Meta story that no longer knows where it's going
Camera issues during fights and visibility problems in the forest
Perfectible artificial intelligence
Frame rate drops during combat in the city, especially when docked.
No Ray-Tracing unlike Star Wars Outlaws.
[4/5] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows : Test Vidéo PS5 Pro ! Le sauveur d'Ubisoft ?...[read the full review on N-Gamz]
[4/5] reviewed at 28/12/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows : Test Vidéo Switch 2 ! Un portage mémorable ?...[read the full review on N-Gamz]
79
100

COGconnected
Fantastic world building
Two distinct combat styles
Less open world busywork
Enjoyable new mechanics
Switching between characters is not seamless
Narrative pacing
Not a huge leap forward for AC
Questions about non-curated performance
[79/100] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows ? A New Dynamic Duo...[read the full review on COGconnected]
[/] reviewed at 21/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed: Shadows Video ? A Dynamic Duo...[read the full review on COGconnected]
78
100

Fortress Of Solitude
Beautiful
Boring
[78/100] reviewed at 29/04/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows Game ? I Don't Like Assassin's Creed?So Why Am I Still Playing Shadows?...[read the full review on Fortress Of Solitude]
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ActuGaming
[7/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows : L'ombre d'un chef-d'oeuvre ou simple illusion féodale ?...[read the full review on ActuGaming]
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Press Start
Terrific balance of experience due to dual protagonists
This game?s Japan is as beautiful as any map I?ve seen
Honest to the expected ?Assassin?s Creed experience?
Great performance and stability for such a big game
I?d hoped for a braver swing in following up Valhalla?s experience
The interest per square foot in this map is just now there
So often the parkour would creep into clunky territory
[7/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed: Shadows ? Order of the Template...[read the full review on Press Start]
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PCGames
[7/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Assassins Creed Shadows im Test: Schatten und Licht - ein Wechselbad der Gefühle...[read the full review on PCGames]
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SuccesOne
Visually stunning on Xbox Series X|S
Quality main stories
The high-quality gameplay of Naoe and Yasuke
The interactive environment with the seasons
No bugs for the Xbox Series X version
Reduced game lifespan compared to its predecessors.
Perfect symbiosis between Yasuke and Naoe
Overall atmosphere of the game
High quality soundtrack
The useless animus
Catastrophic facial animations
Narrative framework in the background of its predecessors
Unnecessary side quests (such as FEDEX type)
[7/10] reviewed at 20/03/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows...[read the full review on SuccesOne]
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3RD Strike
Atmosphere
Map design
Enjoyable mix between combat and exploration
Bad: Not that impressed by the overall story
Lots of smaller bugs
Character swapping becomes tedious
[7/10] reviewed at 31/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows ?...[read the full review on 3RD Strike]
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Niche Gamer
Beautiful terrains and visuals
A wide variety of accessibility options
New mechanics that bring some fresh air into the series
Ability to create your own base and customize it in different ways
Returns to the RPG mechanics
Lacking story and Yasuke feels like an afterthought
Forced yellow climbing indicators
Odd use of modern music in certain fights
Turning on guided mode disables certain achievements
Gain more experience from exploring than you do fighting
[7/10] reviewed at 07/04/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows...[read the full review on Niche Gamer]
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DisplayWeb
[7/10] reviewed at 12/04/2025 - [TEST] Assassin's Creed Shadows, l'épisode du soleil levant...[read the full review on DisplayWeb]
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Switch-Actu
A good baby carrier?
Feudal Japan, a real pleasure to explore
Special attention given to the sound and visual atmosphere
The complementarity and complicity of Naoe and Yasuke
An interesting plot
Side quests more relevant than usual
? which still needs to be fine-tuned
Yasuke is less pleasant to control than Naoe.
A feeling of repetitiveness after about twenty hours.
A combat system and parkour to improve
[70/100] reviewed at 24/12/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows : un portage (trop) ambitieux ? ? TEST...[read the full review on Switch-Actu]
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JVFrance
[/] reviewed at 23/01/2025 - PREVIEW | On a testé Assassin's Creed Shadows sur PC...[read the full review on JVFrance]
[60/100] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - TEST Assassin's Creed Shadows : l'ombre d'un grand jeu, mais pas la lumière...[read the full review on JVFrance]
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Journal du Geek
[5/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows : le beau voyage est un mirage...[read the full review on Journal du Geek]
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GameOver
[5/10] reviewed at 21/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows |...[read the full review on GameOver]
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Vandal
[4/10] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows - Análisis...[read the full review on Vandal]
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Tweakers
[/] reviewed at 23/01/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows - Kiezen tussen sneaken en beuken...[read the full review on Tweakers]
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows - Onorigineel recept zorgt voor lekker gerecht...[read the full review on Tweakers]
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hyNerd.it
[/] reviewed at 25/02/2025 - Assassin?s Creed Shadows, quanti spoiler sul web! (ma le prevendite vanno bene)...[read the full review on hyNerd.it]
[/] reviewed at 10/03/2025 - Assassin?s Creed Shadows tra DLC e Bonus: tutto quello che devi sapere...[read the full review on hyNerd.it]
[/] reviewed at 20/03/2025 - Assassin?s Creed Shadows, ecco la lista trofei per il Platinum completa...[read the full review on hyNerd.it]
[/] reviewed at 20/03/2025 - Assassin?s Creed Shadows: le uccisioni one-shot ci sono, ma vanno attivate dalle impostazioni...[read the full review on hyNerd.it]
[/] reviewed at 20/03/2025 - Assassin?s Creed Shadows: il fascino del Giappone Feudale tra storia e azione...[read the full review on hyNerd.it]
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DigitalTrends
Memorable characters
Sharp stealth
Painstakingly crafted open-world
Peaceful exploration
Messy story
Bizarre Animus content
Thin combat
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows: finding peace and quiet in a merciless world...[read the full review on DigitalTrends]
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Xbox-World
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - TEST ? Assassin's Creed Shadows ? L'épisode le plus abouti de la série ?...[read the full review on Xbox-World]
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Windows Central
Beautiful, detailed, and dynamic visuals
Refined action-RPG gameplay with less bloat and more fluidity
Dual protagonists with distinct, equally fun playstyles
Excellent focus on accessible and approachable design
Side quests and activities can still feel repetitive at times
A truly massive game once again
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows in-progress: Yeah, Ubisoft may actually be back...[read the full review on Windows Central]
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TechRaptor
Strong start to the story
Fun stealth and combat
Unique Tank Gameplay
Story tries to hit a wordcount
Equipment System lacks excitement
Open World emptiness
[/] reviewed at 17/03/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows - Great Gameplay, But Story Attempting To Hit A Word Limit...[read the full review on TechRaptor]
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Vamers
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows ? Breathtaking Vigor...[read the full review on Vamers]
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Computer Bild
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows im Test: Ubisofts letzte Chance?...[read the full review on Computer Bild]
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VideoLudos
Two characters with different gameplay
Nice scenario
Endearing NPC
Database management aspect
General atmosphere
Some quests are truly captivating.
The skills trees are consistent.
Exploration a bit messy
Some fights are too easy.
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - [Test] Assassin's Creed Shadows de l'ombre à la lumière...[read the full review on VideoLudos]
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GeekCulture
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows ?...[read the full review on GeekCulture]
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Multiplayer.it
Technically, it is excellent especially for recreating scenarios.
The care taken in historical reconstruction is commendable.
The two characters really offer two very distinct styles of play.
This is exactly what you would expect from an AC.
The gameplay loop related to assassinations is very repetitive.
Sometimes, it can be very frustrating during checks.
Fights are never really exciting.
This is exactly what you expect from an AC.
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows, la recensione del capitolo che decreterà il futuro della serie e di Ubisoft...[read the full review on Multiplayer.it]
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ComputerBase
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows im Test: Benchmarks mit 22 Grafik­kar­ten von Nvidia, AMD und Intel...[read the full review on ComputerBase]
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GamesWelt
Fabulous graphics thanks to a new engine
Dreamy lighting atmosphere and breathtaking weather effects.
A beautifully designed game world with four changing seasons.
two protagonists with different playing styles and strong personalities
Many small gameplay improvements with a big impact.
less pressure for 100% completion
Less quantity than quality despite 60 to 80 hours of gameplay.
Stealth is back
More varied combat system
Fascinating insights into Japanese culture and history.
a very good soundtrack (both in German and English)
In the long term, exhausting many secondary objectives of attacks (but largely optional)
A lack of refinement and diversity in secondary activities.
The combat system quickly becomes monotonous over time.
dubious violence against civilians
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Assassin's Creed: Shadows - Test: Das schönste Assassin's Creed, das es je gab...[read the full review on GamesWelt]
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Smartworld
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows Recensione: una crisi d'identità...[read the full review on Smartworld]
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M2 Gaming
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - TEST de Assassin's Creed Shadows (PS5, XBS, PC)...[read the full review on M2 Gaming]
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Engadget
[/] reviewed at 18/03/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows: An ambitious and captivating world that's stuck in the past...[read the full review on Engadget]
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FactorNews.com
[/] reviewed at 23/03/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows choisit la voie du shin-Ubi...[read the full review on FactorNews.com]
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TestingBuddies
Crosssave allows you to continue games started on other platforms.
Practical use via touchscreen
The cutscenes on the Switch 2 look very clean.
Fights, movement and courses with smooth performance
Good overall view
A strong imprecision reigns over everything.
Curly hair representation
Blurry and not very plastic textures
Surfaces often appear painted, so there is little difference between different materials.
Visible rechargeable items, especially in horseback riding.
Sparkling on the edges during fast movements, for example during a fight.
[/] reviewed at 20/03/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows im Test: Ubisofts Meisterstück im feudalen Japan...[read the full review on TestingBuddies]
[/] reviewed at 11/12/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows für Switch 2 im Test: Überzeugt Ubisofts Japan-Ausflug auch hier?...[read the full review on TestingBuddies]
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Lords of Gaming
[/] reviewed at 06/04/2025 - Test Assassin's Creed Shadows ? A New League Rises...[read the full review on Lords of Gaming]
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Vida Extra
[/] reviewed at 15/04/2025 - Esta es la aventura de venganza y honor que merecíamos desde hace años. Análisis definitivo de Assassin's Creed Shadows...[read the full review on Vida Extra]
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Future Zone
[/] reviewed at 19/04/2025 - Assassin's Creed Shadows im Test: So kitschig wie eine Postkarte...[read the full review on Future Zone]
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NotebookCheck
[/] reviewed at 06/05/2025 - Assassin?s Creed Shadows im Test: Schön, detailreich und sehr hardwareintensiv...[read the full review on NotebookCheck]
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Beebom
Iconic story and gripping characters
Magical display of feudal Japan
Great character progression system
Dynamic and satisfying combat
Smooth transition of characters
Level-gated main story
Weapon equip issues
[/] reviewed at 10/10/2025 - Assassin?s Creed Shadows Review: A Dance of Blood and Beauty...[read the full review on Beebom]

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