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Actually, the preview embargo only falls on March 18 at 6 p.m., but at least 2 tests have already been leaked-the tendency is positive.
is in the starting blocks, but before the official release there are the first reviews. The new game of the "Assassin's Creed" series brings a breath of fresh air to the franchise, with a historic setting in Japan and new characters. But what do the first critics say about this promising title?.
Gelect reviews draw neat picture
The first leaks are quite positive.IGN Brazilawards a strong 9/10 and describes the game as"One of the most remarkable titles of the franchise". The balance of action and stealth as well as the new setting in particular. The fact that the game offers a historical context in Japan also takes it off from the predecessors.
Assassin's Creed Shadows is one of the most remarkable titles of the franchise and offers an experience that brings action, stealth and a historically rich setting. Although it stumbles in some aspects, the game retains a captivating quality. - 9/10
Some smaller weaknesses are addressed, but overall the enthusiasm remains noticeable. The review ofConsole Creaturesa little more reserved, with a solid 8/10. Nevertheless, freedom and exploring the game world is very praised.
Assassin's Creed Shadows leaves the player a lot of freedom and takes him on a journey of discovery through the history of one of the most popular eras of Japan. - 8.0/10
Fans between skepticism and hope
What do people say about the leaked reviews?The reactions are mixed. On Reddit, many players express themselves with a mixture of skepticism and anticipation. Some believe that the positive reviews are a good sign of the game. You see the high rating as confirmation that Ubisoft is on the right track with Shadows."A 9/10 is quite impressive", such a comment in the subreddit for gaming leaks (via reddit.com).
However, there are also players who do not trust the reviews. Some question whether IGN is really objective, especially after criticism of previous reviews that have set the bar too low in the past."Ign gives every game a 9, so that's no surprise",Comment a Redditor skeptically. Others are cynical that Ubisoft“The wallet opened“To get such a high rating. These critics suspect that the reviews do not necessarily reflect the true quality of the game, but could have more to do with marketing and financial interests..
But there are also voices that see the reviews "promising" and hope that Shadows can lead the franchise to old strength again."I hope the reviews are right, because Ubisoft could really use a good game", says another player. In particular, the combination of action, stealth and the Japanese setting seems to convince many. Not long and the official tests and reviews go online - then we know more.