Assassin's Creed III Remastered

65%
Game Brain Score Based on 3,839 reviews
  • story
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  • graphics
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Assassin's Creed 3 Remastered does a good job bringing an older game into the modern era, all things considered, but it can be hard to go back to.
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In Assassin's Creed III Remastered, play as Connor, a half-Native American assassin, during the American Revolution. Fight for liberty and your clan's survival in a vast, open world, as you take on historical figures and participate in iconic events of the era. Improved gameplay mechanics and enhanced graphics provide a smoother and more immersive thrill than the original.

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  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
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65%
Audience ScoreBased on 3,839 reviews
story543 positive mentions
stability302 negative mentions
  • The game features a captivating story set during the American Revolution, with well-developed characters like Connor and Haytham.
  • The remaster includes improved graphics and gameplay mechanics, making the experience more enjoyable compared to the original.
  • Naval combat and the introduction of new gameplay elements, such as tree climbing and crafting, add depth to the overall experience.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
  • The pacing is slow, with a lengthy prologue and tutorial sections that can feel tedious before the main character is fully introduced.
  • The stealth mechanics are inconsistent, often leading to detection in situations where it seems unwarranted, making stealth gameplay less rewarding.
  • story2,071 mentions

    The story of Assassin's Creed III is a mixed bag, with many players praising its engaging narrative and character development, particularly in the homestead missions and the portrayal of historical events during the American Revolution. However, criticisms abound regarding pacing issues, a convoluted plot, and a lack of depth in the main character, Connor, which detracts from the overall experience. While the modern-day storyline with Desmond offers some intrigue, it ultimately feels rushed and unsatisfying, leading many to recommend watching a playthrough instead of playing through the game.

    • “The story is still great; Haytham, Achilles, and Connor are all peak characters that to this day, I still want more of.”
    • “The story was engaging and contains characters that you genuinely root for, something I haven't felt since the conclusion of Ezio's story.”
    • “The homestead missions are among the best side quests in the franchise, and this saves this game.”
    • “It's a shame the modern-day storyline didn’t follow through properly after this.”
    • “The story pacing feels off too as the first half of the game feels like a tutorial or a prologue to the main events in the second half which feel rushed in comparison.”
    • “The modern-day plot also falls flat.”
  • gameplay725 mentions

    The gameplay of Assassin's Creed III Remastered is a mixed bag, with some players praising its innovative mechanics like tree climbing and naval combat, while others criticize the janky controls, repetitive quests, and numerous bugs that hinder the experience. While the core gameplay loop remains engaging, the lack of significant improvements and persistent issues from the original version leave many feeling disappointed. Overall, the remaster offers a nostalgic experience for fans but may frustrate newcomers due to its outdated mechanics and technical problems.

    • “The tree walking gameplay was innovative and fun.”
    • “However, the core gameplay loop is solid as heck, and exploring the magnificent forests with Connor never gets old.”
    • “It has very enjoyable gameplay, especially when you find out minor unnecessary things you are able to do that are not explained in the game like counter attack with pistol or double kill with rope dart.”
    • “Ultimately, the insane amount of bugs, repetitive gameplay, extremely weak stealth (in a literal stealth game, by the way) and the bugged audio gives no reason to purchase this.”
    • “Terrible controls, bugged characters, broken mechanics (especially accidentally running up a wall when you're chasing the enemy), bugged missions causing you to fail full syncs, felt like this one's worse than the original.”
    • “The gameplay is a chore.”
  • graphics619 mentions

    The graphics of Assassin's Creed III Remastered have received mixed reviews, with some players noting improvements in textures, lighting, and overall visual fidelity compared to the original. However, many criticize the remaster for not addressing significant bugs, inconsistent quality, and in some cases, worse character models and visual glitches. Overall, while the remaster offers a nostalgic experience with enhanced graphics, it falls short of expectations for a true graphical overhaul.

    • “The remastered edition enhances the experience with significantly improved graphics, lighting, and textures, making the vast open world from the bustling streets of Boston to the wild frontiers even more engaging.”
    • “The enhanced graphics really do justice to the frontier landscapes and bustling colonial towns.”
    • “The graphics are much better in remastered.”
    • “There is literally nothing 'remastered' about this, no updated graphics.”
    • “The graphics are genuinely much worse than the original that I played on my friend's PS3, and the bugs are...bad.”
    • “The graphics look a bit better, that's about it.”
  • stability311 mentions

    The stability of the remastered version of Assassin's Creed III has been widely criticized, with players reporting numerous glitches, bugs, and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. Many users noted that the remaster introduced even more problems than the original game, including freezing, audio issues, and visual glitches, making it frustrating to play. While some players still found enjoyment in the game despite these issues, the consensus is that the remaster feels unpolished and often unplayable due to its technical shortcomings.

    • “The remaster looks great compared to the previous game and it runs great.”
    • “Game runs great and has full controller support.”
    • “Runs great, constant 60 fps on max settings, great experience to play it on PC after playing it on console years ago when it first came out.”
    • “Glitches everywhere, cutscenes cut too soon while the audio still plays, then the last audio clip overlaps with a new beginning cutscene, models pop up everywhere, sometimes whole settlements are filled with one and the same NPC model all over.”
    • “For some reason, the remastered version is even more buggy to the point it gets annoying quite often.”
    • “This game is so catastrophically buggy that it's impossible to complete without minor nervous breakdowns.”
  • music143 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the orchestral score by Lorne Balfe for its ability to enhance the atmosphere and emotional impact of key scenes. However, players have reported significant issues with audio balance, including loud combat music and repetitive tracks that can become intrusive or glitchy, detracting from the overall experience. While some find the soundtrack memorable and fitting, others criticize it for being uneven and lacking variety, leading to a frustrating audio experience.

    • “Oh and the music is fantastic, especially the bayou and jungle themes.”
    • “The soundtrack features a variety of musical styles, ranging from more contemplative and emotional pieces to more dynamic and energetic compositions, thus adapting to the diversity of situations in the game.”
    • “The stirring background music, voice acting, and ambient sounds successfully create an immersive atmosphere that brings the historical setting to life.”
    • “The integration of music in some parts of the game can feel uneven, with times where the music can seem intrusive or poorly coordinated with the action on screen.”
    • “The combat music in the frontier is also bugged and appears to constantly repeat certain parts of the track over and over, making it repetitive and tedious, and it ruins one of the best things about this game (which is the soundtrack).”
    • “It's also worth noting the audio has never been worse; I can barely hear NPCs outside of cutscenes, and then the music is way too loud at times and silent in others.”
  • optimization114 mentions

    Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues such as stuttering, frame drops, and bugs, particularly on older hardware. While some users noted improvements in stability and graphics compared to the original version, others found the remaster to be poorly optimized, leading to an unplayable experience for many. Despite some positive experiences, the consensus leans towards the game being inadequately optimized, especially for a remastered title.

    • “This remastered version of an already entertaining installment in the AC franchise is very well optimized now and runs flawlessly on modern hardware... I no longer have random crashes or framerate issues that occasionally occurred in the original release.”
    • “Assassin's Creed 3 was a great game, I enjoyed the story a lot back when it released, Ubisoft have done justice to the remastered edition, optimization is great, runs smooth.”
    • “The graphics and fluidity (i.e., performance) is a huge leap forward from the previous title.”
    • “The game is cripplingly, game-breakingly poorly optimized to the point of being unplayable. Please don't get this game, as it doesn't work.”
    • “This 'remaster' is filled with bugs and performance issues, even for higher-end PCs.”
    • “Awful, horrid performance issues. I don't know how to fix it, but man, the game just drops frames and it won't pick up for a few seconds, and it's incredibly nauseating.”
  • grinding60 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game has been widely criticized for being tedious and time-consuming, with many players feeling that it detracts from the overall enjoyment. Reviewers noted that side activities and collection tasks often feel like chores, requiring excessive effort for minimal rewards, leading to a frustrating experience. While some appreciated the game's story and mechanics, the overwhelming sentiment is that the grinding elements are a significant drawback, making completionists feel particularly burdened.

    • “Lost my save 16 hours in and was going for a 100% run and I'm not grinding it again.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Trying to complete the game just for the story was a complete slog and almost painfully tedious.”
    • “The crafting system was mostly terrible and grindy.”
  • humor34 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with players appreciating the dry wit of characters like Shaun Hastings and the comedic moments that arise from gameplay glitches and AI behavior. While some find the interactions and dialogue genuinely funny, others feel that the humor is overshadowed by bugs and frustrating mechanics, leading to a blend of amusement and irritation. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the experience, even if it sometimes stems from unintended issues.

    • “Anyways, thank you, Shaun Hastings, for your dry humor and your rant about the founding fathers being homophobic.”
    • “This even has the funny side effect of sometimes there being so many guards searching for you on a ledge that they'll start pushing each other, and some guards will be thrown off and die.”
    • “It is a bit comical sometimes how he ends up involved in every main event of the revolution, but this is not really a problem, just funny.”
    • “Well, as always (otherwise it's not funny), the artificial intelligence of the enemies can sometimes seem predictable, which can reduce the perceived difficulty of certain sections of the game.”
    • “Whoever wrote that is not funny at all, so shut the f*** up.”
  • emotional34 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding the story touching and impactful, particularly in its exploration of complex relationships, such as that between Haytham and Connor. However, many criticize the protagonist's flat personality and lack of character growth, which diminishes the emotional resonance of key moments. While the soundtrack enhances the emotional atmosphere, the overall narrative is often described as boring and lacking depth, leading to a disconnect with the characters.

    • “The story is very emotional.”
    • “The relationship (or lack thereof) between Haytham and Connor was all at once interesting, funny, and heartbreaking.”
    • “Throughout the game, Connor's stoic demeanor slowly succumbs to a more emotional state when time and time again he's pushed into the realization that the people he chose to help end up being no worse than the ones he's been fighting against.”
    • “The game is bogged down by a boring story and incredibly restrictive mission design.”
    • “Good gameplay but a boring story!”
    • “Boring story and stale protagonist.”
  • atmosphere22 mentions

    Overall, the atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and vibrant settings, enhanced by improved lighting effects and a stirring orchestral soundtrack that effectively captures the historical context. While some reviewers noted inconsistencies in atmospheric development, particularly in "Liberation," the remastered version of "Assassin's Creed III" is celebrated for its stunning visuals and attention to detail, creating a lively and engaging world. However, criticisms regarding AI behavior and the remaster's aesthetic choices suggest that while the atmosphere is strong, it is not without its flaws.

    • “The overall setting oozes atmosphere and is a joy to run around in.”
    • “The orchestral soundtrack effectively captures the era's atmosphere, and the voice acting is solid across the board.”
    • “The stirring background music, voice acting, and ambient sounds successfully create an immersive atmosphere that brings the historical setting to life.”
    • “I would purchase this on Xbox/PS for achievements; however, I'd go a step further in saying you'd be better off playing the original 2012 title for the better atmosphere.”
    • “Yeah, I give credit for them adding sound to every single detail of the game like dogs barking, people talking, people working, etc. They tried to make the game feel alive, but the AI is so frustratingly poor that it doomed the atmosphere of the game forever.”
    • “The remaster itself is a bit ugly and removed some of the grey atmosphere of the original.”
  • monetization19 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the remaster has been overwhelmingly criticized as a blatant cash grab by Ubisoft, with many users expressing disappointment in the lack of improvements and the presence of new bugs. Reviewers feel misled, suggesting that the remaster offers little value, especially for those who already own the original game. Overall, the sentiment reflects a strong dissatisfaction with the company's perceived prioritization of profit over quality.

    • “This remaster is just one big cash grab.”
    • “This was clearly a cash grab by Ubisoft and I'm unfortunately one of the suckers who bought it in the first place.”
    • “Got it for free with AC Odyssey and still feel robbed; somehow the game looks and plays worse than the original, and on top of that, there's even some new game-breaking bugs. This is an obvious soulless cash grab piece of trash.”
  • replayability14 mentions

    Overall, the reviews present a mixed view on replayability. While some players find the game infinitely replayable due to unlockable content and special powers, others criticize it for lacking replay value, particularly after the initial story experience. The remaster enhances playability, but many agree that the primary draw remains the narrative rather than repeated gameplay.

    • “Overall 8.3/10 nostalgic, and decent replayability.”
    • “Infinitely replayable (or almost).”
    • “As I played on, I unlocked more recruits, which give you special powers such as covert escort, and that made the game infinitely more playable.”
    • “Oh and the biggest gripe I have is that it takes 6 hours to even play as Connor; it really fumbles the replayability aspect.”
    • “[b]Replay value:[/b] none.”
    • “I would certainly recommend one playthrough for the story, but the replayability isn't there.”
  • character development13 mentions

    Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the growth of specific characters like Ratonhnhaké:ton and Achilles, while others criticize the overall execution and design of characters, deeming it poor and lacking depth. Many players feel that the prologue is necessary for character building, yet the development throughout the game remains weak and unengaging, leading to a disappointing experience. Overall, the consensus highlights significant shortcomings in storytelling and character design, overshadowing any positive aspects of character growth.

    • “The character development of Ratonhnhaké:ton and Achilles is wonderful.”
    • “All of the character development for the protagonist doesn't happen until two sequences in.”
    • “They could have thought a bit more on the character development; that's really missing as you play along, or it doesn't come out strong as you end the game.”
    • “This is poor writing and character development at its worst.”
    • “What the game lacks in, however, is storytelling and character development.”
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Critic Reviews

68% average critic score

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Play time

21hMedian play time
37hAverage play time
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