Assassin's Creed Shadows

Nintendo Life

Ken Talbot·Dec 1, 2025

Critic80/100

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Outside of the technical ups and downs of its transition to Switch 2, Assassin's Creed Shadows remains a thoroughly enjoyable refresh for the series. Taking its most captivating open world to date and offering two distinct playstyles, it goes a long way toward appeasing current franchise fans while nurturing a new generation of assassins, presenting a huge, intricately crafted depiction of feudal Japan and giving you enjoyable dual protagonists to usher you through it.Shadows isn't a perfect port, then, but it's still a colossal achievement and one of the best-looking games on Nintendo's console.

Game Informer

Wesley LeBlanc·Mar 24, 2025

Critic85/100

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In Assassin's Creed Shadows, playing as Yasuke and Naoe is as powerful as the Shoguns that ruled during this era of Japan, even if the story doesn't match the gameplay's towering heights.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Brendan Caldwell·Mar 18, 2025

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Assassin's Creed is for magpies. These stealth action adventures constantly dangle some glittering side hustle to distract you from the winding road of the main story. They are "while we're here" games. In town to kill a guy who dishonored your family? OK, but there's a…

Kotaku

Zack Zwiezen·Mar 18, 2025

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Ubisoft's latest open-world RPG overcomes forgettable quests thanks to standout characters and improved stealth action

PC Gamer

Morgan Park·Mar 18, 2025

Critic80/100

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Come for the neck stabs and stay for the surprisingly great combat, Assassin's Creed Shadows is a stealth action buffet with a story to forget.

Eurogamer

Tom Phillips·Mar 18, 2025

Critic80/100

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Another epic entry in the Assassin's Creed series, Shadows moves the action to Japan for a stylish and satisfying entry.

GamesRadar+

Andrew Brown·Mar 18, 2025

Critic80/100

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Assassin's Creed Shadows is a bold exploration of Japan, though its dual protagonists are let down by a vague story

Push Square

Robert Ramsey·Mar 18, 2025

Critic80/100

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While Assassin's Creed Shadows is unlikely to win over those who struggled to push through Odyssey or Valhalla, this is still one of the strongest overall entries in the series - and arguably the best of the open world RPG bunch. The storytelling is largely fantastic, the main characters are deeply likeable, and the open world itself is a thing of beauty.

GameSpot

Jordan Ramée·Mar 18, 2025

Critic80/100

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Ubisoft Quebec's Assassin's Creed Shadows messes with a good thing by including one too many playable protagonists, but Naoe is a valuable new addition to the legacy

IGN

Jarrett Green·Mar 18, 2025

Critic80/100

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The long-awaited Japan adventure sharpens and refines its edge without fully reforging it.