Assassin's Creed: The Americas Collection
- October 3, 2014
- Ubisoft Montreal
"Assassin's Creed: The Americas Collection" is a compilation of three games in the Assassin's Creed series: Liberation HD, III, and IV: Black Flag. The games follow the centuries-long battle between the Assassins, who fight for peace and freedom, and the Templars, who desire control and order. Each game in the collection offers a unique storyline and setting, ranging from the American Revolution to the Caribbean pirate era, with a mix of action, adventure, and stealth gameplay.
PC
PlayStation
Playstation 3
Xbox
Xbox 360
Reviews
- The collection offers great value for the price, providing three games in one package.
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is highly praised for its engaging gameplay and graphics.
- The product quality is generally good, with many users reporting that the discs are in excellent condition.
- Assassin's Creed III: Liberation is only available as a downloadable game, which is disappointing for those without internet access.
- Some users experienced issues with missing or incorrect discs, leading to frustration.
- The gameplay and story of Assassin's Creed III were criticized as being less enjoyable compared to other titles in the series.
- story18 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story of Assassin's Creed 3 is a mixed bag, with some players praising its engaging narrative and the character of Connor, who embarks on a riveting adventure during the Revolutionary War, while others find him unlikable and the main missions lacking. The game effectively ties up the Fenway family storyline and transitions into the overarching Desmond narrative, though opinions on Desmond's relevance vary. Overall, the story is seen as a refreshing change from previous entries, despite some criticisms regarding character depth and mission design.
“The story was fantastic with an open world adventure.”
“By far my favorite part of the game is the story, which is a riveting adventure about revenge. Even though Connor is a boring character, it's still enjoyable to see the adventure he goes on from child to man.”
“You play as Connor, a Native American boy during the Revolutionary War, so you will meet all the American founding fathers and do various missions for them.”
“The main character is unlikable, and the main missions are some of the worst in the franchise.”
“Transitioning from the Ezio story to Connor's story was weird because they're literally polar opposites.”
“By far my favorite part of the game is the story, which is a riveting adventure about revenge; even though Connor is a boring character, it's still enjoyable to see the adventure he goes on from child to man.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the games reviewed are generally praised for their quality and beauty, with many users highlighting them as a standout feature. However, some titles, like Assassin's Creed Liberation HD, received criticism for having poor graphics and dated visuals compared to newer games. In contrast, titles like Black Flag are celebrated for their impressive graphics and engaging gameplay.
“Excellent graphics, I enjoy watching them play - and I'm learning too!!!”
“Black Flag has beautiful graphics and is very fun.”
“Great graphics and lots of play time.”
“Assassin's Creed Liberation HD: the graphics are horrible, bad voice acting, and horrible AI.”
“It's playable, but the graphics are dated.”
“I tried a few hours of AC 3, but it's lame compared to the much better movement and graphics of the new BF games.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging stories, enjoyable mechanics, and well-developed characters, with many noting the improvements in aiming and overall fun factor. While some titles in the collection received mixed reviews, the value for the amount of gameplay offered is highlighted as a strong point. Overall, players appreciate the blend of beautiful worlds and solid gameplay experiences.
“Good stories, fun gameplay, good characters, beautiful worlds, etc. In this collection, AC Black Flag is the best.”
“Awesome games to play have great stories and gameplay.”
“The new mechanics and being able to finally aim your gun is nice.”
“The gameplay is very short and relies heavily on dress-up mechanics due to the female protagonist.”
“The mechanics are a little tricky at first, but then they become fun; good graphics, of course.”
“While the new mechanics and the ability to aim your gun are nice, the overall gameplay experience feels lacking.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the other two games tedious and boring, while "Black Flag" is recommended as a more engaging alternative.
“Just get Black Flag; the other two are kind of boring and tedious.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which really drained my enjoyment.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a significant improvement in stability, noting that most glitches have been resolved, making the game a worthwhile purchase after a long wait.
“It was worth waiting this long to buy the game; not only was it cheap, but 90% of the glitches weren't there.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
