I've been playing AC since the first game, and it's surely had its ups and downs. Syndicate is definitely a big UP. I actually liked Unity last year, I found the bugs to be minimal (relative to what people were claiming, anyway... apparently most of them were specific to co-op... I played all of those missions solo,) didn't mind the occasional sub-30 frame rate, and loved running around such a beautifully rendered version of 18th century Paris. That said, I'm loving Syndicate much, much more. As I'm sure others have mentioned, it's immediately noticeable that they dialed the graphics fidelity back a bit from Unity. I don't see this as a problem- the game is still very beautiful, and it runs much more smoothly. The city design and overall look is more reminiscent of the AC2 era in certain ways, and after the departures of AC3, 4 and Unity, it kinda feels like returning home again. 19th century London is surely the most fully realized city of any AC so far, I'm guessing it's also the biggest. It practically feels like a modern city, what with the carriage traffic and machinery everywhere. The huge Thames river runs through it from one to the other and is considered it's own zone on the map, like the separate boroughs. Syndicate also reminds me of AC2 in its overall tone, the atmosphere is very upbeat compared to Unity and AC3. Playable characters Jacob and Evie are quite likable, as are most of their various comrades. The Dialogue and acting are great stuff. Most important, the game play is the most fun its been since the AC2 era. For me AC3 marked a real drop in fun factor, and it's really only now with Syndicate that I feel like the fun is back to where it was in the AC2 games. I think the combat is the best its ever been since the franchise began, yet it's still undeniably "AC combat." Parkour is smoother than ever, the new zipline gadget it a boon. The only real criticism I can make is that it takes a loooong time to load the game when booting it up for a session, or restarting your last checkpoint. I wouldn't necessarily expect Syndicate to appeal to anyone who's already decided they don't like AC games, but I imagine fans of the franchise will love it.
It was widely regarded that Ubisoft was making a big mistake when they decided to annualize the franchise six years ago, and it's hard to argue against that when looking at some of the entries since then. But it's also hard to argue that they do occasionally still get it right with great games like Syndicate.
(You might notice that AC4 Black Flag is conspicuously absent in terms of being used as a reference point. It is by far my least favorite AC, the only one I played just once and never touched again. I can't abide trading in huge iconic cities for a lame "pirate on the open seas" motif. I don't reference it because I honestly don't remember much about it. I never even bothered with Rogue at all, though I'd be more than happy to if they ever release a current gen version.)
EDIT: I was only about half way through the game when I wrote my review. I finished the game yesterday, and I wish I could add another star. They really, REALLY hit is out of the park with this one. On three separate occasions the game crashed for no apparent reason. Yet I am somehow able to find forgiveness in my heart.
Frequently bought together
$19.50
Get it as soon as Monday, Jul 8
In Stock
PlayStation 4
+
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Choose items to buy together.
Customers who bought this item also bought
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
From the manufacturer
Welcome to the Family
The Industrial Revolution brings an incredible age of invention, transforming the lives of millions with technologies once thought impossible. Not everyone is able to enjoy the benefits of this boom, however. Despite fueling the engine of the British Empire, workers’ lives are little more than legalized slavery while the top few percent profit from their labor.
Living poor and dying young, the lower class unite in protest as a new kind of family emerges: gangs, who turn to a life in the underworld in their struggle to survive...a struggle, until watchful Assassins come to their side.
|
|
|
|
|---|---|---|
The First Assassin at the Birth of the Modern AgeAs the brash, rebellious Jacob Frye, put up your dukes and take enemies on, or play as Jacob’s twin sister Evie, a relentless Assassin who has perfected the silent, swift, invisible strike. Rise to rally and lead the underworld to break the corrupt stranglehold on London in a visceral adventure filled with action, intrigue, and brutal combat. |
Take Over the London UnderworldWith Jacob as the leader, gamers can establish Great Britain’s fiercest gang, the only force that can challenge the elite and defeat rival gangs to bring freedom to the oppressed masses. Enemy strongholds can be infiltrated by using an arsenal of weapons to dominate London’s underworld. From robbing trains to rescuing child laborers, players will stop at nothing to bring justice to London’s lawless streets. |
Devastate Your Enemies with Close-Range Brutal CombatHold nothing back as you unleash lightning-fast multikills and countermoves. Approach each fight the way that you want, whether it’s with new weapons such as brass knuckles and the sword cane, or by using the environment to execute unique creative takedowns, the choice is yours. |
|
|
|
|
|---|---|---|
Traverse Fast-Paced Industrial LondonFrom Buckingham Palace to Big Ben, fight and triumph across the massive open world of Victorian London. Parkour across moving vehicles to track down enemies or escape after a daring raid, hijack carriages to engage in a no-holds-barred street race, or blaze a trail of destruction aboard steamboats along the River Thames. |
Master the Art of Stealth as Evie FryePlay as Jacob’s twin sister Evie, a relentless Assassin who has perfected the silent, swift, invisible strike. Parkour across London’s immense open world using your status in London’s leading crime syndicate to change the city for the better. |
Explore a Vast Open WorldTravel the city at the height of the Industrial Revolution and meet iconic historical figures. From Westminster to Whitechapel, you will come across Darwin, Dickens, Queen Victoria…and many more. |
Videos
Page 1 of 1Start OverPage 1 of 1
Videos for this product
2:37
Click to play video
Assassin's Creed Syndicate Story Trailer
Merchant Video
Videos for this product
4:24
Click to play video
Customer Review: Best Assassin's Creed Yet?
Rahin Amin
Videos for this product
3:20
Click to play video
Assassin's Creed Syndicate: Gang 101
Merchant Video
Videos for this product
2:01
Click to play video
Assassin's Creed Syndicate
Merchant Video
Videos for this product
15:32
Click to play video
N3RDFUSION plays Assassin's Creed Syndicate
Publisher Video
Videos for this product
0:32
Click to play video
AC Syndicate vs. Batman Arkham Knight! #thisorthat
✅Ridge Reviews
Videos for this product
0:32
Click to play video
AC Syndicate vs. Batman Arkham City! #thisorthat
✅Ridge Reviews
Videos for this product
2:29
Click to play video
Assassin's Creed Syndicate
Publisher Video
Videos for this product
0:50
Click to play video
Batman Arkham Asylum vs. AC Syndicate! #thisorthat
✅Ridge Reviews
Videos for this product
0:41
Click to play video
AC Syndicate vs. AC Unity! #thisorthat
✅Ridge Reviews
Reviews with images
Too Many Bugs
I am new to the Assassin's Creed series, but the game is very fun to play. I wish the developers provided better directions on how to complete the missions because I completed some missions out of order. It helped because I reached my highest level faster. The game also takes a very long time to load and the game automatically saves at certain points so you cannot save the game manually.I purchased the game last month and now I am having many issues with the game freezing and/or functioning incorrectly. Please see the pictures. I reported the problems with Sony, and I will update this review with more errors with the game.
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2015
Platform For Display: PlayStation 4Edition: StandardVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2016
Platform For Display: PlayStation 4Edition: StandardVerified Purchase
Top reviews from other countries
Phil
Super bon jeux
Reviewed in Canada on June 12, 2024Platform For Display: PlayStation 4Edition: StandardVerified Purchase
Emanuel
Llegó antes de lo esperado
Reviewed in Mexico on March 2, 2024Platform For Display: PlayStation 4Edition: StandardVerified Purchase
Emanuel
Reviewed in Mexico on March 2, 2024
Images in this review
トビアス
映像が素晴らしい、ゲームとしても面白い
Reviewed in Japan on November 20, 2016Platform For Display: PlayStation 4Edition: StandardVerified Purchase
Amazon review
THE FRYE TWINS ARE SO COOL
Reviewed in Canada on February 28, 2024Platform For Display: PlayStation 4Edition: StandardVerified Purchase
Cliente de Amazon
Comprador contento
Reviewed in Mexico on February 24, 2017Platform For Display: PlayStation 4Edition: StandardVerified Purchase
