Assassin's Creed Origin
- October 27, 2017
- Ubisoft Montreal
- 99h median play time
Get on Epic Games StoreAssassin's Creed Origins is an open-world, single-player game with stellar graphics, offering around 98 hours of playtime. The Season Pass includes "The Hidden Ones" and "The Curse of the Pharaohs" expansions, plus exclusive customization packs like the Roman Centurion and Horus gear sets. Additional content consists of a day-one exclusive weapon and a base Helix Credits pack.
Windows
Reviews
- AC Origins features a beautifully crafted open world set in ancient Egypt, with stunning visuals and a dynamic environment that encourages exploration.
- The combat system is visceral and satisfying, allowing for a variety of weapon choices and a grounded approach to melee encounters.
- The game offers a shorter main campaign that leaves players wanting more, complemented by engaging side content that includes diverse missions and activities.
- Some players found the game repetitive, with side quests often following similar patterns and lacking variety.
- There are issues with region compatibility, as many users received European versions that do not work with US DLC or consoles.
- The game can feel clunky at times, particularly in combat and during certain missions, which detracts from the overall experience.
- story64 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story in "Assassin's Creed Origins" is generally well-received, with players appreciating its immersive narrative that explores the origins of the Assassin Brotherhood through the intertwined journeys of Bayek and Aya. While the main storyline is engaging and historically rich, some players find it shorter than desired and note that side missions can become repetitive, though they often provide valuable insights into the characters' motivations. Overall, the game successfully combines a compelling plot with a vast open world, making it a rewarding experience for fans of the franchise and those interested in ancient Egyptian culture.
“The world of ancient Egypt is beautifully created, and the storyline is immersive.”
“Without wishing to give away too much of the game, the story follows two intertwining paths between Bayek, who is the main character, and his wife Aya.”
“This reinvigorated my love of Assassin's Creed and feels like a real origin story of a Hollywood franchise.”
“I stopped doing the side quests because they were so monotonous, but even the main quest didn’t have a story to keep me hooked.”
“The modern day storyline is woefully underdeveloped, although fans of the original trilogy of Assassin's Creed will be pleased to see a cameo from one of the main characters.”
“The leveling system is dumb and unfair and forces you to play the side missions to have a fair chance to beat the main mission you have assigned next.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning realism and breathtaking depictions of ancient Egyptian culture, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive environments, detailed structures, and vibrant visuals. Players appreciate the game's ability to create an immersive experience, showcasing the beauty of locations like Alexandria while maximizing the capabilities of the PS4. Overall, the graphics are considered a significant highlight, contributing to the game's revival and engaging exploration.
“Been waiting to play this game for a while, the graphics, storyline, characters, and realistic depiction of ancient times is amazing especially if you’re a fan of ancient Egyptian culture.”
“The beauty of the graphics in some of the main areas, such as Alexandria, is breathtaking.”
“The design and scale of this game is incredible, it really maximizes the power of the PS4 to produce a graphical masterpiece.”
“The graphics are incredible.”
“Graphics are wowww.”
“But the visuals are fascinating and I forget all about how lazy this RPG system was implemented.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of traditional Assassin's Creed mechanics and new RPG elements, offering a satisfying experience with beautiful graphics and engaging combat, though some players may find the changes challenging at first. While the game is accessible enough for newcomers, long-time fans might miss the simplicity of earlier titles. Overall, it provides a unique and enjoyable experience, especially for those who appreciate exploration and character development in a richly detailed setting.
“The mechanics of the game cry out Ubisoft, but in this case, it's not necessarily bad as the subject matter makes it more unique than its predecessors.”
“The gameplay is very satisfying, especially the combat, although some of the side quests and objectives can get slightly repetitive the longer you play.”
“I would recommend to anyone to play the game; such beautiful scenery, great gameplay, fun challenges and side missions, upgrade your skills and unlock abilities for your character who is refreshingly different from the norm.”
“If you intend to play the newer ones, I would recommend playing this first as it is worth a playthrough, but if played after, you will be wanting the improved gameplay from the new ones and are less likely to fully appreciate this game.”
“However, if you're used to more traditional AC games, the new mechanics leaning into more RPG elements (enemy levels, new combat, can only use the hidden blade occasionally) can be difficult at the start; however, you can get used to them quite easily.”
“As a long-time fan, I preferred the AC2 gameplay; this has just become yet another RPG, and as with previous games where it was history mixed with some made-up story, now it's more a story that has historic places.”
- stability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a stable experience with no significant glitches or bugs, particularly praising the graphical quality. While one user mentioned incoherence and bugs, the majority found the game to run smoothly throughout the main storyline.
“The game runs smoothly without any glitches.”
“I haven't encountered any stability issues during my playthrough.”
“The performance is consistent, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
“Incoherent and buggy.”
“I was concerned I would run into glitches, but I've played through the main storyline with no problems.”
“Graphically, Egypt is flawless and I've not encountered any graphical bugs or glitches.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its imaginative gameplay elements, such as camel riding and unique combat methods, which add a comedic touch to the experience. Additionally, the varied side quests range from humorous to chilling, enhancing the overall storytelling and engagement.
“I love the mix of land and water play in this one with plenty of camel riding (hilarious and awesome!), swimming/diving, and even some ship battles.”
“The range of weapons and ways to kill enemies (such as burning them with fiery oil while they sleep) is far more satisfying and imaginative than Syndicate. The side quests are much more varied, some humorous, some quite chilling, with cut scenes and storytelling.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and less engaging over time, often leading to a loss of motivation to continue playing. The repetitive nature of gathering items and exploring locations can make sessions feel monotonous, prompting breaks to maintain interest.
“However, I find I'm not as compelled to keep playing as in some other games. After an hour or so, it starts to get somewhat tedious, and I have to stop and come back to it after a decent break, hence the 3-star rating.”
“Going to all the locations to gather treasure, scrolls, or to animal lairs became incredibly tedious.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable, with many enjoying multiple playthroughs and revisiting it after some time, indicating a lasting appeal and engaging content.
“Now, after enjoying Odyssey many times over (very replayable for me), I gave Origins another chance a year or so later.”
“The game offers so many different paths and choices that I find myself wanting to play it again and again.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of character builds and strategies available.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect has been criticized for a lack of transparency, as users noted that the advertisements did not clearly indicate that the product is a European version, potentially leading to confusion and dissatisfaction.
