The Assassin’s Creed franchise has traveled around the world since it began in 2007, from Italy to Greece to the American Revolution. The series has evolved, with new approaches to character progression. Here are Top 5 Best Assassin’s Creed Games. The list includes only console releases from the mainline series, excluding mobile or handheld entries. Here are our top 5 Assassin’s Creed games with the biggest fan base.
5. Assassin’s Creed Syndicate
Assassin’s Creed Syndicate features 19th Century Victorian London in the midst of industrialization, providing a memorable setting. Sneaking around factories, racing horse-drawn carriages, and fighting Jack the Ripper add to the immersive experience. The unique music score by Austin Wintory, along with individual soundtracks for the protagonists Jacob and Evie Fry, further contributes to the game’s cohesive world. Additionally, Syndicate offers enjoyable combat mechanics involving a cane.
4. Assassin’s Creed II
Assassin’s Creed II improved on the first game by adding more dynamic assassination missions, increased flexibility in approach, better combat, and the ability to swim. The game also featured new missions, a customizable homebase villa, and unique weapons from Leonardo da Vinci. The Italian Renaissance setting introduced an iconic protagonist, Ezio Auditore da Firenze, and connected the historical and present-day storylines in a wild and memorable way. The game showcased the potential of the Assassin’s Creed series and included a quirky reference to Mario.
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3. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey takes the combat style and RPG focus from Origins, adds new elements, and sets it in Ancient Greece during the war between Athens and Sparta. It’s a huge and vibrant game with stunning landscapes on land and at sea (naval warfare returns). The game introduces a new notoriety system where you’re hunted across the environments, engaging in intense cat-and-mouse chases. The nation struggle system involves fighting large-scale battles for Athens or Sparta. The game also has an engaging story with eccentric side quests, and a charismatic protagonist, regardless of gender. After completing Odyssey, there’s still much to explore and enjoy in its world.
2. Assassin’s Creed: Origins
Assassin’s Creed Origins was a game that transformed the series. It shifted the focus to open-world RPG gameplay, rivaling only a few games in size and scope. Beyond its historical significance, Origins is simply a fantastic Assassin’s Creed game. The central story follows Bayek and Aya, seeking justice for their murdered son and eventually establishing the Assassin’s Brotherhood. Exploring the ancient world of Egypt is a true marvel. Although later games improved various aspects, Origins’ transition to loot-based progression and action RPG combat breathed new life into the series for its fans.
1. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
Black Flag was not like the previous games. The main character was a pirate first and an assassin second. The game happened in the Caribbean and had many islands with treasure and things to do. It was fun to upgrade your stuff and hunt animals and use harpoons. Sailing was a big part of the game too, just like in Assassin’s Creed 3. You could attack other ships in different ways, like shooting at them or jumping on them and using pistols. Black Flag is thought to be one of the best games in the series, especially if you like pirate stuff.
