Assassin's Creed: Shadows Receives High Praise from Critics

The first reviews of Assassin's Creed: Shadows have appeared online, and journalists have given the game largely positive feedback. Many consider it one of the best entries in the series.

Scores on Metacritic and OpenCritic

The latest installment has received 82 points on Metacritic and 81 points on OpenCritic. Here are the ratings from major gaming outlets:

• VGC — 4/5
• IGN — 8/10
• GamesRadar+ — 4/5
• PC Gamer — 80/100
• TechRaptor — 6.5/10
• Eurogamer — 4/5

Critics' Impressions

Reviewers praised the stealth mechanics for Naoe, calling them engaging and true to the classic Assassin’s Creed experience. However, the combat system for Yasuke received mixed reactions—some enjoyed its aggressive style, while others found it too challenging.

The Sengoku-era Japan setting was widely praised for its detail, atmosphere, and beauty. The open world encourages exploration rather than simple collectible hunting. However, critics found the story somewhat weak, despite its strong presentation.

Technical Performance

The game runs smoothly with no major performance issues, though some minor animation flaws were noted.

Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is set to release on March 20 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series.