The grand story continues in the Assassin Creed saga in this latest installment that expands on the on-going conflict between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar order. This game tells the story about a young clandestine agent of the brotherhood battles Templars in order to defeat tyranny in the colonial states.
Before I get into the story, Assassins Creed 3 is a fun game. The game is not afraid to explore the darker side of the American Revolution. There is a lot to do in the adventure sandbox world of Assassins Creed 3 because the sandbox is littered with thousands of mini-games like hunting game, liberating areas from Templar control, securing trade routes, searching for treasure, etc., etc. The game also includes a new feature that adds an additional dimension of gameplay. This new feature is captaining your own frigate battleship. This additional gameplay mechanic allows players the ability to engage in naval battles against the British red coats.
However, given all these options, there is a certain amount of monotony that accompanies these mini-games. The only real reward is money or the ability to make more money. Perhaps a better incentive would be unlocking new missions and content after mastering a mini-game. Until then I am going to avoid the activities that I find tedious.
A part of me feels that the developers of Assassins Creed are ashamed of the game?s core mechanics, which are the assassinations of high profile target. So they make numerous mini-games to appease their unwarranted feelings of embarrassment. Don?t be embarrassed Assassins Creed; the assassinations are the best part and at least the story is compelling.
The story begins with Desmond, the hero of the Assassin Creed series, and his posy discovering a hidden temple that houses a device that will save humanity from a global natural disaster. However, there is a snag in their master plan; they need a key to start the deus ex machina device. Never fear though because just like every Assassin Creed problem the answer lays in using the scientific wonder device, the Animus, to dive into the ancestral memories of Assassins past.
Desmond travels in the past to relive the lives of two notorious individuals, Haytham Kenway and Connor. Ultimately Kenway?s story serves more as the game?s tutorial session, teaching new players the basic elements of being an assassin. Kenway appears later serving as a pivotal character in the larger plot of Connor?s story.
Connor is a half-English, half-Native American who decides to dedicate his life to the Assassin brotherhood after receiving a revelation from a glowing ball of light. He is mostly motivated to join the assassin brotherhood so he can protect his tribe from the perceived threat of the encroaching settlers that would try to usurp their land. After being inducted into the brotherhood, Connor assists many famous historical characters from Samuel Adams, Paul Revere and George Washington. Connor helps historical men win the revolution and undercut the Templars as they try to build a permanent base in the colonies.
Connor is an interesting character because he displays a certain naivety, which doesn?t quite fit a person whose profession involves murdering people, sometimes indiscriminately. He is quick to accept things as true and his morality is flexible, which benefits the wills of others, such as the patriots and even the Templar order. This flexibility allows Connor to express regret in killing key Templar members because the evil intentions he assumed turned out to be different than what he was told to believe. All of this leads to Connor being the largest hypocrite in the game because the killing of Templars is deemed honorable because what they do is perceived to be evil, but when the patriots engage in shady activities they are just means to a prosperous end.
Connor deals with a variety of additional problems like personal vengeance, a traumatic past, betrayal by friends and even father issues. Given that perspective frame, it makes sense how Connor can?t seem to determine what is right and wrong. This reality also helps explain why he lacks the fortitude to stand up for his convictions when others challenge his world perspective. How Connor ultimately overcomes these personal issues serves as a major motivator for completing the main story.
Connor matures through the series and creates new beliefs, but he still holds onto his naivety and innocence. It is the most endearing yet infuriating thing about Connor. Despite these minor frustrations, I will say he is a very engaging character, but maybe that praise is just my sympathy because I know how this whole revolutionary thing turns out for the Native Americans.
Assassins Creed 3 is worth exploring for long time fans and people new to the series. My word of advice, do what gives you the best game experience.
Bottom Line: Given the amount of options and exploration, there are many ways to both love and loathe Assassins Creed 3. The good news is with so much variety, a player can craft the perfect story that provides the best game play experience.
Before I get into the story, Assassins Creed 3 is a fun game. The game is not afraid to explore the darker side of the American Revolution. There is a lot to do in the adventure sandbox world of Assassins Creed 3 because the sandbox is littered with thousands of mini-games like hunting game, liberating areas from Templar control, securing trade routes, searching for treasure, etc., etc. The game also includes a new feature that adds an additional dimension of gameplay. This new feature is captaining your own frigate battleship. This additional gameplay mechanic allows players the ability to engage in naval battles against the British red coats.
However, given all these options, there is a certain amount of monotony that accompanies these mini-games. The only real reward is money or the ability to make more money. Perhaps a better incentive would be unlocking new missions and content after mastering a mini-game. Until then I am going to avoid the activities that I find tedious.
A part of me feels that the developers of Assassins Creed are ashamed of the game?s core mechanics, which are the assassinations of high profile target. So they make numerous mini-games to appease their unwarranted feelings of embarrassment. Don?t be embarrassed Assassins Creed; the assassinations are the best part and at least the story is compelling.
The story begins with Desmond, the hero of the Assassin Creed series, and his posy discovering a hidden temple that houses a device that will save humanity from a global natural disaster. However, there is a snag in their master plan; they need a key to start the deus ex machina device. Never fear though because just like every Assassin Creed problem the answer lays in using the scientific wonder device, the Animus, to dive into the ancestral memories of Assassins past.
Desmond travels in the past to relive the lives of two notorious individuals, Haytham Kenway and Connor. Ultimately Kenway?s story serves more as the game?s tutorial session, teaching new players the basic elements of being an assassin. Kenway appears later serving as a pivotal character in the larger plot of Connor?s story.
Connor is a half-English, half-Native American who decides to dedicate his life to the Assassin brotherhood after receiving a revelation from a glowing ball of light. He is mostly motivated to join the assassin brotherhood so he can protect his tribe from the perceived threat of the encroaching settlers that would try to usurp their land. After being inducted into the brotherhood, Connor assists many famous historical characters from Samuel Adams, Paul Revere and George Washington. Connor helps historical men win the revolution and undercut the Templars as they try to build a permanent base in the colonies.
Connor is an interesting character because he displays a certain naivety, which doesn?t quite fit a person whose profession involves murdering people, sometimes indiscriminately. He is quick to accept things as true and his morality is flexible, which benefits the wills of others, such as the patriots and even the Templar order. This flexibility allows Connor to express regret in killing key Templar members because the evil intentions he assumed turned out to be different than what he was told to believe. All of this leads to Connor being the largest hypocrite in the game because the killing of Templars is deemed honorable because what they do is perceived to be evil, but when the patriots engage in shady activities they are just means to a prosperous end.
Connor deals with a variety of additional problems like personal vengeance, a traumatic past, betrayal by friends and even father issues. Given that perspective frame, it makes sense how Connor can?t seem to determine what is right and wrong. This reality also helps explain why he lacks the fortitude to stand up for his convictions when others challenge his world perspective. How Connor ultimately overcomes these personal issues serves as a major motivator for completing the main story.
Connor matures through the series and creates new beliefs, but he still holds onto his naivety and innocence. It is the most endearing yet infuriating thing about Connor. Despite these minor frustrations, I will say he is a very engaging character, but maybe that praise is just my sympathy because I know how this whole revolutionary thing turns out for the Native Americans.
Assassins Creed 3 is worth exploring for long time fans and people new to the series. My word of advice, do what gives you the best game experience.
Bottom Line: Given the amount of options and exploration, there are many ways to both love and loathe Assassins Creed 3. The good news is with so much variety, a player can craft the perfect story that provides the best game play experience.
