According to Notebookcheck, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has seen early review scores leak ahead of its release on March 20, 2025, following significant delays and controversy. The action RPG blends combat and stealth mechanics, with reviews providing insight into its critical reception.
Leaked review scores provided
The embargo for Assassin’s Creed Shadows reviews was set for March 18. Early reviews from IGN Brasil and Console Creatures surfaced despite Ubisoft‘s media campaign. IGN Brasil awarded the game a score of 9/10, while Console Creatures rated it 8/10.
Translated from Portuguese, IGN Brasil’s review commended Assassin’s Creed Shadows, calling it “one of the most iconic titles in the franchise.” The review highlighted the game’s effective balance of combat and stealth mechanics in a unique Japanese setting. The author noted some drawbacks, but did not specify them in the summary.
Console Creatures provided a less favorable score of 8/10, yet praised the freedom and exploration that the game encourages. The review suggests that the game features significant player agency within its world.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows introduces two central characters with distinct play styles: the female shinobi Fujibayashi Naoe and the male African samurai Yasuke. This decision represents a calculated risk by Ubisoft, aiming to offer diverse gameplay experiences to players.
As Ubisoft faces challenges, the publisher awaits the reception of Assassin’s Creed Shadows to determine if it can revitalize interest in the franchise.
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