The other games also had this issue, goes stealth while showing up in supicious hoods while also dressing like you came for party( Ezio i'm looking at you :D)
Because the other games besides 1 the character was so conspicuous... *Enter stealth mode* Puts on suspicious hood on top of wearing clothes that draw attention to yourself.
There was a time when if i heard game is 80+ hours of gameplay i would jump in excitement :D Now i am like "man, how can i possibly finish this, i haven't even finished game X or Y yet and game Z that i desperately want to play is coming out next week" :D
Yes, I am in the same club. I still have not finished Origins, Witcher 3, Horizon or even GTA V yet; but I am very excited about this one :) I guess, that's a good thing, so I have no reason to pay the full price:)
Molda22 I dont really understand tbh. Just play a game that 100+ hours as long as its fun. You dont have to finish it. I can relate to though i wish i had more time.
The game is "59.99 for the normal edition all the way up to the questionable life decisions version, otherwise known as the Pantheon Edition, which is $299, and should probably come with it's own questionnaire that asks if you understand what the hell money is." GOLD!
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I'm surprised you've mentioned the color palette, comparing it to the one of Origins. There it seemed very organic, lifelike and tasteful, while in everything I've seen about this game both the coloring work and the world design are just quantity for quantity's sake, eye-popping and with little sense of style or scale. However, got to see it first-hand to make any judgement, thanks for the review!
It'd be better if you reviewed games on a 1-10 scale, I can tell that you like Angry Joe's format.But that is what's keeping me from coming back to you, to Angry Joe content. The good thing you do is you review them fast, while Angry Joe reviews them slowly and surely. Especially since you get review copies and Joe doesn't due to being black listed in most cases. Making me trust Angry Joe more even though you say your not sponsored and buy games afterwards. Just a thought and opinion that hopefully you can reconsider to make your channel better and grow bigger in my opinion based on watching other youtuber's reviews.
That episodic dlc thing is annoying and that is what make me get the basic version and I only preordered because I loved Origins. But as always a solid review !
Since the "Single player games are dying" thing, single player games are becoming even better... Great review as always, i'm definitely getting this for my open-world fix
Well, that statement is from EA, the dev/publisher that made the worst additions and choices in gaming in the last few years, has been the worst company in gaming for how long? Over 10 years? And keeps getting worse and worse. EA is simply trash that ruins everything they touch
Someones never heard of being shanghaied, A portion of the British Navy in the 16-17-18th century's were forcefully "recruited" at taverns after they were passed out drunk, only to awaken on a ship already at sea and over the horizon the next morning. (other nations often used the practice also) The practice was especially common if a ship was going to be traveling a dangerous route to the new world (Americas.) Or heading into pirate-infested waters.
The game is vast. There is so much to explore in the world map with so many things you can do. I am literally playing almost all the side missions all the while exploring both land and sea alike. I reached and out leveled the main mission by doing literally almost every mission this game has to offer. No rush here trying to beat the main story. I am enjoying the game. It's been a long time since I found a game that's worth my time and day. This game has caught my full attention. Every assassin's games I've played and owned doesn't come close to this, although I've enjoyed every single one of them.
I didn't enjoy origins at all so I have no idea if I want this game or not. My biggest gripe with origins was the fake progression system. Having quests tied to levels to the point that enemies 3 levels above you 1 hit you, hindering any real exploration. That and a weak story.
I haven't played it I won't like the story like I'm not saying it's bad it's probably good but they messed with the story in its core it's not rpg it's not as good anymore as a.c. games
Good to see the mechanics of Metal Gear Solid V finally showing up in other games. Helping a guy up is much less fulfilling than tying a balloon to their foot to be scooped up by a passing airplane, but maybe a little more motivating to have them join your cause.
I don't know how you do what you do man. It took me 3 weeks just to beat Spiderman lol very few games can hold my attention these days past an hour at a time.
Man, I feel like you're one of the few guys who actually objectively reviewed the game instead of "It's Ubisoft, guys let's hate it because for reasons!!!" Well, done, dude!
For anyone that hasn't played this yet. It's on sale on psn for $25 for the gold edition. WHICH IS A FUCKING STEAL. This ain't your grandma's Assassins Creed. If anything Ubisoft probably wishes they could change the name at this point
Been playing it for a few hours now (thanks to using a VPN, New Zealand), and I must say I am shocked at just how good of a job Ubisoft have done with the difficulty setting. Putting the difficulty to Nightmare makes the game really hard BUT it isn't in that frustrating way where everything just feels cheap and unfair (look no further than Ghost Recon Wildlands to see just how outrageously lazy it can get with Ubisoft). I am getting my ass handed to me in the beginning hours, but the battles do feel rewarding, you get better and you learn to handle yourself - surprisingly similar to Dark Souls, if one is allowed to say that. Fights with multiple enemies are a real puzzle to deal with, but it IS possible. So much more fun than previous AC titles. The Exploration mode is an awesome new addition, keeping some information from you so you really do need to explore a little. This must be a Ubisoft first. Really refreshing. Also happy that the choice/consequences don't seem to be too obvious. Being nice isn't always rewarded, and that is great. Especially when playing on Hardcore, where you never know if sparing the lives of some enemies might cause a fight with a bigger mob later down the line. Great stuff so far.
@@gmicros hmmm, I can't say it runs amazingly. But not terribly either. I have a 1070 and I'm not nearly using up all my VRAM according to the options menu but I mostly get between 50 and 65fps with most settings (but not all) maxed. Playable, but it would be nice to have it more stable. Game does look great though.
I’m not really a huge fan of the combat system that was implemented in Origins. I’ve always been a fan of the badass counters I could pull off in every other Assassins Creed
I bet that GoT will be good but it doesn't take away at all from me craving an AC game in China or Japan. Ubisoft does such incredible world building, I need to see their version of it in an AC style. Definite buy for me if it's as good as Origins and Odyssey.
I will for sure get this game at some point. On Black Friday.. On X-mas.. or even next year (if they will ever do a Complete Edition) But I am interested in this one so I will end up getting it (dunno exactly when.. But I will get it haha)
At midnight if you bought at the Ubisoft store, somewhat later if you bought the game via steam ( 6pm ) - according to german PCGH. www.pcgameshardware.de/Assassins-Creed-Odyssey-Spiel-61696/News/Details-zum-Pre-Load-und-Early-Access-1266213/
I would love to see a Black Flag remake with AC Origins/Odyssey mechanics. Great game, but still hampered by the old infuriating AC combat mechanics. I think they really nailed it with these new games.
@@HULKHOGAN1 I enjoyed Black Flag & the pirate stuff. I didn't really care for the AC part & I hated being yanked out of the pirate life to modern day segments.
The gameplay looks so much fun to me. And that endless discussion if it’s an AC game or not... It doesn’t matter to me, if it’s great as a standalone game I’ll gladly take it and it sure looks like it is. I know I’m a little late, but while everyone is frustrated playing Sekiro now I’m gonna enjoy my time with AC Odyssey!
If they make a Japanese Assassin's Creed that perfects this new formula, it'd most likely be an amazing game. Assassin's Creed is heading in the Witcher direction and I'm loving it.
Been waiting for this review. Still having a lot of fun with Origins. The exploration is top notch. Was pleasantly surprised by the "gift from the gods" reward I received over the weekend.
You may be right about the map as a whole, but there are two huge deserts in Origins that the campaign doesn't even feature, in fact if you don't explore much outside the campaign the map is a nice mix of desert, oases, swamps, cities, mountains and forests. Personally, I think it's one of if not the most beuatiful open worlds I've ever played. Cyrene, Memphis, Alexandria and Siwa are all breathtakingly gorgeous. But that's just my opinion.
Plenty of games change formula, and its not that big of a departure as origins, now its mostly assassins creed 3 but a revamped combat system and not a button masher.
Come on, people can't possibly be THAT nostalgic about the franchise can they? Better to carry on with the brand name and get rid of all the dumb shit that made me hate the games than keep having to go with the shitty animus storylines.
I like this review. As for the game, it looks awesome; anyway, I've already pre-ordered it given the high quality of Origins and the nice time I'm having with it. I'll say only this: I have a great respect for the developers who create single-player only games, that is real craftsmanship.
ACG I thought it looked a little stiff and not so fluid, which is rather common in RPGs such as Witcher III, 3rd Person Skyrim/Elder Scrolls, Fallout etc.
@Wraithic Artistry My problem there is that the phalanx isn't even in the game. Wtf. You ought to be able to call up a phalanx formation with your recruits in battle, and the other side should too. It's the primary way Greeks fought, particularly Spartans. They had some of the longest spears and worked exceptionally well as a unit. It's how they held out so long at the Battle of the 300.
I mean they made a female the Cannon character in this game, that is treated justcmen would be, which is ridiculous. You shouldn’t be surprised by the shield. It’s a good game though.
@@cindercatz Well, most of the ancient world fought in phalanx formations. It wasn't particularly unique to the Spartans. It was a tactic that was used until the Romans abandoned it and changed the way war was fought. Which is one reason the Romans conquered the Spartans. At the battle of Thermopylae, or the battle of 300, as you put it, was not actually fought with only 300 Spartans. They were aided by 1,000 Athenians. The movie 300 is just an inaccurate Hollywood dramatization. In fact, during the time period of 480 ( battle of Thermopylae ) and Odyssey takes place, most Spartans abondoned the Corinthian helmet and muscle curiass you see most of them wearing in most reinactments.
Played 70 hours and then wrapped up the main story. Fantastic game. Replaced Black Flag as my favorite AC. Word of advice to anyone starting for the first time, pick Kassandra.
Jesus Christ, how do you manage to play all these games so intensively that you can deliver reviews so in depth and on the point? I am really impressed by your passion.
Unlikely the best, if we ever get the best ending, it will be when we kill everyone that were going to start the Templers in the 1st place, thus ending the series before it ever started :D
on sale on ps4 marketplace for 23$ canadian :) this is why i no longer buy games at full price.. Just wait four months and the game is priced, based on what its worth.
i honestly cannot wait for this game. i know RDR2 is the main focus of many people but i dont feel more hyped for it, Odyssey has everything i like in a game.
Got it on sale $30 and man I didnt know Id like it so much. Its actual worth $60. I spent 10 hours on one island doing missions and exploring. Completely forgot all the Naval travel. Bottom line they are many games that Ubisoft took points from. 1. The Witcher- It just feels like it. 2. Destiny- Menu navigation&Loot systems. 3. AC: Black Flag- Ship travel 4. Nemesis System == Mercenary System. 5. Tom Clancy's: Borderlands- Cultist System
Definitely want this one but I still have Origins dlc to beat. Thank God they're taking a one year hiatus from these games so I have time to beat that and pick it up during a sale while at the same time playing RDR2 and spider man.
Correction : There will not be any new entry intro the series for year 2019, however, Ubisoft intends to make Odyssey as a Game As A Service, meaning, it's content will grow with time. And it's already underway : two new chapters, consisting of 6 (or 3 ? might be wrong there) episodes each. More details here: news.ubisoft.com/article/Assassins-Creed-Odyssey-Post-Launch-Details-Revealed Anyway, all in all, they want you to "enjoy" this AC game for "many years" Guillemot said in a French interview. So for a new AC entry, we will have to wait for 2020 I guess.
I got it on pc today in the Steam winter sale for about $25. I am only three or four hours in so far and I am really enjoying it so far. It runs 60+ fps at 1920x1200 at ultra high defaults. I have a 7700k and 1080 both at stock speeds along with 16gb ram.
Heard this was a good game (I liked the black flag AC) that took alot of cues from the witcher 3 (best game ever) gonna pick it up on steam when they got it on sale.
Yeah, I managed to beat him, but it took all of my arrows. The Ramesses shadow in Thebes was worse imo. I died three times trying to kil him, and he only spawns at random intervals in the city. This means you die -> you have to wait.
Anyone who play(ed) this game: Does this game have the same boring quests as in Origins? [with boring i mean: follow NPC 200meters..then hop on horse and follow him again for 600meters just to kill 1 person and then the questgiver is like ''well there's still something to the other side of the map i need you to go to'' which is all soo time consuming and not really fun].
It exists, the board quests are pretty much that. I only go to board to get contracts to do over time. I would say the side quests that are like yellow are worth playing. They can be very memorable and funny. I do think that odyssey has better side content that origins personally but some might disagree. Hope this helps
I could never get into any Assassin Creed games through the years, i dont enjoy always killing an enemy from behing tho at times it can be enjoyable, but i dont like all stealth. Then AC Origins released were you can choose your destiny and choose a class style that fits your preference. Then a year later we got AC Odyssey, possibly the best open world RpG i have ever. I put Odyssey at the top, i love this game more than witcher 3 or even thd Elderscrolls. Ubi Soft Nailed it with Origins and Odyssey.
This game was in production for the past 3 years. It was being made along side Origins so it isn't milked. I have played it for 15 hours already and it is SOOOOO much better than Origins.
It ain't fallout if da brotherhood ain't there in it, they even confirmed there being no human NPCs, don't get fallout, the world and the monsters are there but the stuff that makes fallout, fallout aren't.
I do love single player RPGs. And finishing a long one is a fun challenge. (Try Kingdoms of Amateur : Reckoning). So for me, this is a must own. Time to put Skyrim and Witcher 3 to bed.
The thing abt ubisoft games for me is that I can never finish them. They're fun at first but then get boring to the point that i dont even bother finishing the story... it has happened with every title since AC syndicate...
Ditto. Honestly, the only two games I have finished were AC I and Black Flag. I couldn't even finish AC II for crying outloud. All AC games are so grindy and from what I am hearing(haven't played one since BF) it's gotten an order of magnitude worse.
I absolutely love this game. I do have to say..the easy mode, isn't that easy. At least for me.I'm at 123 hrs and been taking time, just found my mother..lol but doing other stuff and things is fun.and it's beautiful on the Xbox onex,sometimes I just ride my unicorn around mountains picking up stuff for the view😁.. really have had no game problems.
I am a big fan of the series, this last years asscreed games dissapointed me a lot, but this game is just really good, i picked it up one week ago and i can´t stop playing it, i really recommend it.
Man love when you said the 200$ edition should come with a questionairre if you know what money is wahahahahahaa!!! Yeah my money is on standard its a ubisoft game. Edit: games looks magnifeeeeeek
Man i really hope the next AC games goes back to its roots to a more stealth focus, it feels like its lost its identity, it just doesnt look like a AC game anymore. rather they just had made this game with a different name.
michael martins no this game is fun as hell they need to make it more like this and better the original ac is just boring and bland it was great then but horrible now
The older games were great. All these people who never got 'em in the first place, yet you love the changes because it's just like every other hack 'n slash ARPG now. Pretty, mediocre, built to mtx.
EmpuGaming Same. Im just not the biggest fan of button spamming. Im always trying to strategize and take everybody out one by one. I feel like its more fun that way.
Ill 100% buy cos I loved Origins to be honest. I’m glad there was a huge change and it’s the best since he second one and Black Flag. The only thing I would love is a tonne more violence and limbs coming off. To me the fights are better but I wish there was just more gore.
Instead of making us choose between a Male and Female Protagonist, the game should instead make us play with both characters! Like Yakuza 0. Give us 2 different stories with 2 diff characters, who would meet each other at some point of the story.
Never? I'm pretty sure the answer is never. I mean, the game tells you it's Assassins vs. Templar, and it has EDEN lore, but they could just as easily called it something else.
If you dont follow the lore ,stop commenting on it blindly like a hipster on hate bandwagon. play the all the games and dlc's, atleast the main story to understand where it actually connects to Order Vs Freedom struggle and how it goes back to isu civilization.
Pretty sure what is going on is Ubisoft is starting to tell the stories of the Assassin's that changed the course of history according to Ezio's Uncle Mario. If you remember in the mansion basement there were 6 statues. I believe from here on Ubisoft will start to tell the stories of each of those statues. I believe Bayek's wife Aya was one of those statues. We will see! Personally I am very excited where the franchise is headed.
Very balanced and honest review, as are all of yours. I adore ACO, its the only AC game iv'e ever felt like playing, ''Odyssey '' looks like being my second. Cool.
There will always be more people that enjoy playing a character were you can choose your class and style than being forced into stealth only. Ubi Soft knew that by changing the style of Assassin Creed games into an open world RpG with the option to choose what class you want and not just an assassin with stealth, that there Fan base would more than triple. From the 25 years experience playing, rpgs, multiplayer or Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) i have seen more people play a tank, ranged melee dps, or close ranged dps than a stealth assassin class. I have seen all most as many people play a healer/Priest class as a stealth class. Rogues and assassins will always have a meaningful and needed roll in all rpgs, but games that only let you be an assassin and no other roll or class will never ever be more popular than a game thats an open world RpG that lets your decide your class style. The developers at Ubi Soft i think know what kinda game the people want, yes there is people upset that the style of Assassin creed has changed, but 10X the people love the change. Loosing 100k Assassin Creed fans is no big deal when your gaining 10 million new fans LoL
*Goes stealth mode*
Wears a helmet with a bright red pompom on top.
stealth mode, cant stab a guy in the throat because my xps arent high enough
:D :D
MrFrisfruit LOL
The other games also had this issue, goes stealth while showing up in supicious hoods while also dressing like you came for party( Ezio i'm looking at you :D)
Because the other games besides 1 the character was so conspicuous... *Enter stealth mode* Puts on suspicious hood on top of wearing clothes that draw attention to yourself.
There was a time when if i heard game is 80+ hours of gameplay i would jump in excitement :D Now i am like "man, how can i possibly finish this, i haven't even finished game X or Y yet and game Z that i desperately want to play is coming out next week" :D
Molda22 adult problems lol
Yes, I am in the same club. I still have not finished Origins, Witcher 3, Horizon or even GTA V yet; but I am very excited about this one :) I guess, that's a good thing, so I have no reason to pay the full price:)
problems of growing up.
Molda22 I dont really understand tbh. Just play a game that 100+ hours as long as its fun. You dont have to finish it. I can relate to though i wish i had more time.
I feel your pain, I still haven't started the Witcher 3 because it would take forever for me to complete it.
This game really makes you 'feel' like an Odyssey.
It's the Dark Souls of Ancient Greece games.
ACG Says it’s good
People: Yay
IGN Says it’s good
People: it sucks
Firefighter says it's safe
People: Yay
Arsonist says it's safe
People: Yeah, no
ACG - can be trusted
IGN - can not be trusted
Yep just listen to ACG thas enough
Meh, not always applicable. Far Cry Primal for example
That is the best game ever.
"They out-Batmanned Batman"
Never change, Karak.
lol thanks man
Karak?
Heath Anderson that’s his name lol he literally says, “this is karak with acg” at the beginning of all his reviews...
The game is "59.99 for the normal edition all the way up to the questionable life decisions version, otherwise known as the Pantheon Edition, which is $299, and should probably come with it's own questionnaire that asks if you understand what the hell money is." GOLD!
Very Enjoyable game
When it comes to res they all look to be some kind of 4k dynamic with the Xbox X holding onto it longer lol
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I'm surprised you've mentioned the color palette, comparing it to the one of Origins. There it seemed very organic, lifelike and tasteful, while in everything I've seen about this game both the coloring work and the world design are just quantity for quantity's sake, eye-popping and with little sense of style or scale. However, got to see it first-hand to make any judgement, thanks for the review!
Going on my PC Friday after work cuz.
Can we expect a Walking The walk video on this game anytime?
It'd be better if you reviewed games on a 1-10 scale, I can tell that you like Angry Joe's format.But that is what's keeping me from coming back to you, to Angry Joe content. The good thing you do is you review them fast, while Angry Joe reviews them slowly and surely. Especially since you get review copies and Joe doesn't due to being black listed in most cases. Making me trust Angry Joe more even though you say your not sponsored and buy games afterwards. Just a thought and opinion that hopefully you can reconsider to make your channel better and grow bigger in my opinion based on watching other youtuber's reviews.
That episodic dlc thing is annoying and that is what make me get the basic version and I only preordered because I loved Origins. But as always a solid review !
I'm just waiting till we get to Japan..Ninjas and Samurais.
indeed
Ghost of Tsushima got that covered
it's not on PC tho is it? :(
I want Chinese pirates!!!
Righttt
Origins: "This isn't even my final form!"
Odyssey: "Aha! Now you see me for what I truly am--The Witcher 3!"
I don't even consider this as hate comment, you made my stomach hurt... 😂😂
Now that you mention it, Odessy *is* Witcher 3 with stealth and more RPG elements...
You mean Odyssey is Witcher 3 with an actually decent combat system. @@Harshhaze
Lowlightt lmao this kid
@@Lowlightt what's wrong with the Witchers combat?
The only review i need
Max Mardjuadi same
lmao im the 300 like ....this is sparta !!!!!
Since the "Single player games are dying" thing, single player games are becoming even better...
Great review as always, i'm definitely getting this for my open-world fix
Zach Stefanakis this is just another slap in the face to EA, and I love that
I will also get It after I finish Witcher and Lara Croft games.
Rdr2 for my open-world fix.
Well, that statement is from EA, the dev/publisher that made the worst additions and choices in gaming in the last few years, has been the worst company in gaming for how long? Over 10 years? And keeps getting worse and worse. EA is simply trash that ruins everything they touch
Gj supporting ubisoft scumbags...dont forget to buy 100 pizza rolls for ur epic weapon
Hahaha the Pantheon edition "should come with a questionnaire that asks if you know what money is". 😂😂😂
If someone punched me out, woke me up and gave me a job on a ship I'd be fine with that, lol.
Back in those days they don't check your resume.
Go hang out on the docks in a third world country your wish might come true
You know it’s not too difficult to actually get a job at sea, why not try...
Have worked aboard multiple ships. Be careful what you wish for.
Someones never heard of being shanghaied, A portion of the British Navy in the 16-17-18th century's were forcefully "recruited" at taverns after they were passed out drunk, only to awaken on a ship already at sea and over the horizon the next morning. (other nations often used the practice also) The practice was especially common if a ship was going to be traveling a dangerous route to the new world (Americas.) Or heading into pirate-infested waters.
0:35 "Questionable life decisions version" LMAO You absolutely had me there bruh
Yeah, especially since, according to ACG and his infinite wisdom in gaming, that Ubisoft would even bother with such an edition.
That cracked me up for a solid minute 😂😂
Hahaha for real
The game is vast. There is so much to explore in the world map with so many things you can do. I am literally playing almost all the side missions all the while exploring both land and sea alike. I reached and out leveled the main mission by doing literally almost every mission this game has to offer. No rush here trying to beat the main story. I am enjoying the game. It's been a long time since I found a game that's worth my time and day. This game has caught my full attention. Every assassin's games I've played and owned doesn't come close to this, although I've enjoyed every single one of them.
this is gonna decide if i buy this game here we go
edit : i bought the gold edition boys
MARS yee
Black Friday is next month and the game might be 50% off. Boxing day a month after that and possibly even cheaper.
I bought the ultimate edition!!!
DevilGames smart buy and wait while they patch up
Smart move. And kudos for not pre ordering and actually waiting to give them your money.
If you enjoyed Origins then you should enjoy Odyssey.
I didn't enjoy origins at all so I have no idea if I want this game or not. My biggest gripe with origins was the fake progression system. Having quests tied to levels to the point that enemies 3 levels above you 1 hit you, hindering any real exploration. That and a weak story.
MoviesNGames007uk If you enjoyed origins you should play witcher because its origins but better
If you enjoyed origins you need a better taste in games
I haven't played it I won't like the story like I'm not saying it's bad it's probably good but they messed with the story in its core it's not rpg it's not as good anymore as a.c. games
What if we felt the combat in Origins was janky AF?
Good to see the mechanics of Metal Gear Solid V finally showing up in other games. Helping a guy up is much less fulfilling than tying a balloon to their foot to be scooped up by a passing airplane, but maybe a little more motivating to have them join your cause.
Recruitment has been in the series since Brotherhood
No. You're talking about recruitment, they're talking about conscription. So is the game, but they just used the wrong word.
@@joshmartin2744 Yeah. I miss the recruits (or conscripts) having unique personality and story content though, like in AC3.
'Here , hold this for a second' 😂😂😂😂
I died faster than he did LMAO
I don't know how you do what you do man. It took me 3 weeks just to beat Spiderman lol very few games can hold my attention these days past an hour at a time.
ya but you beat God of war twice. Something I could never do. at least I thought I saw you post that. which is insane
Damn I'm impressed lol yes sir I did. Back to back too BUT that was 1 of those rare games that hooked me.
Me too, I still buy them though?
@@robertwatson5104
Same. I rush out, buy a game, play for a couple of days and leave it on the shelf . Don't know why lol
stop UFO fakes I thought I was i only one!
Man, I feel like you're one of the few guys who actually objectively reviewed the game instead of "It's Ubisoft, guys let's hate it because for reasons!!!"
Well, done, dude!
Fun fact: it was the nipples on the Greek armor that inspired the Bat-nipples in the first place.
phreakinpher is that supposed to be a good thing?
The more you know..
batman 's nipples or his butt or his sweaty chests
For anyone that hasn't played this yet. It's on sale on psn for $25 for the gold edition. WHICH IS A FUCKING STEAL. This ain't your grandma's Assassins Creed. If anything Ubisoft probably wishes they could change the name at this point
Those sea graphics! Holy shit!
Been playing it for a few hours now (thanks to using a VPN, New Zealand), and I must say I am shocked at just how good of a job Ubisoft have done with the difficulty setting. Putting the difficulty to Nightmare makes the game really hard BUT it isn't in that frustrating way where everything just feels cheap and unfair (look no further than Ghost Recon Wildlands to see just how outrageously lazy it can get with Ubisoft). I am getting my ass handed to me in the beginning hours, but the battles do feel rewarding, you get better and you learn to handle yourself - surprisingly similar to Dark Souls, if one is allowed to say that. Fights with multiple enemies are a real puzzle to deal with, but it IS possible. So much more fun than previous AC titles.
The Exploration mode is an awesome new addition, keeping some information from you so you really do need to explore a little. This must be a Ubisoft first. Really refreshing.
Also happy that the choice/consequences don't seem to be too obvious. Being nice isn't always rewarded, and that is great. Especially when playing on Hardcore, where you never know if sparing the lives of some enemies might cause a fight with a bigger mob later down the line.
Great stuff so far.
Does it run good on pc?
@@gmicros hmmm, I can't say it runs amazingly. But not terribly either. I have a 1070 and I'm not nearly using up all my VRAM according to the options menu but I mostly get between 50 and 65fps with most settings (but not all) maxed. Playable, but it would be nice to have it more stable. Game does look great though.
Oh God the psychic enemies in Wildlands that instantly knew where you were were the worst.
Our timezone does have a few benefits lol :P
@@Sannoso and their hitscan instahit weapons...
I’m not really a huge fan of the combat system that was implemented in Origins. I’ve always been a fan of the badass counters I could pull off in every other Assassins Creed
ya I can see that
0:57 "Here, hold this for a second..." I lol'd hard.
Now with how polished odyssey looks I REALLY hope we can get the long awaited Assassin's Creed game in Japan
Don't. We are already getting an excellent AC esque game in Japan. Ghost of Tsushima.
IndianTelephone another one doesn’t hurt. I’ve been waiting for a japan based ac game since ac3
I bet that GoT will be good but it doesn't take away at all from me craving an AC game in China or Japan. Ubisoft does such incredible world building, I need to see their version of it in an AC style. Definite buy for me if it's as good as Origins and Odyssey.
There's no point now, since AC is now a silly hack n slash game and not a stealth assassin game-a play style that would fit a japanese ninja.
100000%
RDR2 got my money for October, maybe I’ll pick this up later
BuGGy2DaB same here dude
same
Or torrent both of them later when the development is farther along.
Buy buy Early Access? Waste of time.
I will for sure get this game at some point. On Black Friday.. On X-mas.. or even next year (if they will ever do a Complete Edition)
But I am interested in this one so I will end up getting it (dunno exactly when.. But I will get it haha)
@@ekuda you again
If you are watching this today, it’s on sale on the psn store. $40 for ultimate edition (originally $119) Damn good deal.
Still won't support paywalls from hell. I don't care if it's five bucks or less. I draw the line at paywalls.
What region? Is it still on?
Peter von Feldt That’s just sad, it’s only singerplayer and you don’t have to buy shit from the store
@@Openreality You don't need to pay for anything
Bought gold edition on sale, 80+ hours in, can't get enough of it. Fucking love this game
Don't forget to buy your 10 bags of totino's pizza rolls if you want all the contentz.
Exar Kun it’s actually 12 bags, get your math right >:(
Money spent on buying pizzas are well invested though
I got 20 just so I can xp up. yeah, no
Wrong. The pizza rolls are free, you just have to send Harry a letter. Also, Harry hasn't offered pizza rolls since the Revenge of the Sith review.
@@headbangerdnb I posted a message on his webzone 9 years ago and I'm still waiting for my pizza rolls.
Can’t wait to play this. Origins was amazing. Early Access starts tonight at midnight, right?
For Australia? Yes. For the rest of the world? Only tomorrow at midnight.
Its already playable with a New Zealand VPN.
Dang got myself all hyped up this morning for nothing
At midnight if you bought at the Ubisoft store, somewhat later if you bought the game via steam ( 6pm ) - according to german PCGH.
www.pcgameshardware.de/Assassins-Creed-Odyssey-Spiel-61696/News/Details-zum-Pre-Load-und-Early-Access-1266213/
OptimusGnarkill he’s wrong, it’s tonight
I would love to see a Black Flag remake with AC Origins/Odyssey mechanics. Great game, but still hampered by the old infuriating AC combat mechanics. I think they really nailed it with these new games.
Haven't played an AC games since Black Flag, I might pick this one up, thanks for the detailed review.
@@HULKHOGAN1 I enjoyed Black Flag & the pirate stuff. I didn't really care for the AC part & I hated being yanked out of the pirate life to modern day segments.
The gameplay looks so much fun to me. And that endless discussion if it’s an AC game or not... It doesn’t matter to me, if it’s great as a standalone game I’ll gladly take it and it sure looks like it is. I know I’m a little late, but while everyone is frustrated playing Sekiro now I’m gonna enjoy my time with AC Odyssey!
If they make a Japanese Assassin's Creed that perfects this new formula, it'd most likely be an amazing game. Assassin's Creed is heading in the Witcher direction and I'm loving it.
Been waiting for this review. Still having a lot of fun with Origins. The exploration is top notch. Was pleasantly surprised by the "gift from the gods" reward I received over the weekend.
To me ancient greece is far more interesting than ancient Egypt. Origins was just desert mainly.
What's funny is ancient Egypt didn't have tha much sand lol
Lol have you played origin atleast ? Not even half of the map is desertic, the rest is swamp, forest, mountain, sea and cities
You may be right about the map as a whole, but there are two huge deserts in Origins that the campaign doesn't even feature, in fact if you don't explore much outside the campaign the map is a nice mix of desert, oases, swamps, cities, mountains and forests. Personally, I think it's one of if not the most beuatiful open worlds I've ever played. Cyrene, Memphis, Alexandria and Siwa are all breathtakingly gorgeous. But that's just my opinion.
Hold your tongue peasant!! Egypt is the shit boyo!!
Did you guys like the Pre-order the expensive versions and play 3 days before?
Lmao Origins didn't have as much desert as you're making it sound
Is it worth to buy both odyssey and origins with the 2 season passes for 50$? After 3 4 years? Never played them before
Now just stop calling them assassins creed....
ASSASINs..gang. ASSASSASATORIANS! Gladatorians creed?🐵
Plenty of games change formula, and its not that big of a departure as origins, now its mostly assassins creed 3 but a revamped combat system and not a button masher.
Why? It's assassins creed.
Come on, people can't possibly be THAT nostalgic about the franchise can they? Better to carry on with the brand name and get rid of all the dumb shit that made me hate the games than keep having to go with the shitty animus storylines.
YouCan'tHateMeMoreThaniHateMyself ffs it doesnt need to be about assassins kid. Get it through your head
The fact that you said the ending is good makes me way more interested in this game.
Favorite one
I like this review. As for the game, it looks awesome; anyway, I've already pre-ordered it given the high quality of Origins and the nice time I'm having with it. I'll say only this: I have a great respect for the developers who create single-player only games, that is real craftsmanship.
I completely forgot this was coming out
Well shit... too many games coming out, can't blame ya.
I don’t know about anyone else, but do the walking and running animations appear a bit “off” in comparison to previous games in the series?
yes the walking looks a bit funky until later in the game when its sort of addressed for Alexio o
they move like AC syndicate
ACG
I thought it looked a little stiff and not so fluid, which is rather common in RPGs such as Witcher III, 3rd Person Skyrim/Elder Scrolls, Fallout etc.
It looks fine.
Idk everyone keeps saying that and I don’t really notice it.
Kassandra's voice acting was fantastic and the general consensus is to play as her if you care about the acting.
They actually excluded shields? You play a Greek warrior and not use a Hoplon? WTF!!??
I would much rather have a shield/blocking then the silly rolling around/dodging.
@Wraithic Artistry My problem there is that the phalanx isn't even in the game. Wtf. You ought to be able to call up a phalanx formation with your recruits in battle, and the other side should too. It's the primary way Greeks fought, particularly Spartans. They had some of the longest spears and worked exceptionally well as a unit. It's how they held out so long at the Battle of the 300.
Rolling in real combat would get you laughed at and killed rather quickly. Shield is more practical, even a small buckler one.
I mean they made a female the Cannon character in this game, that is treated justcmen would be, which is ridiculous. You shouldn’t be surprised by the shield. It’s a good game though.
@@cindercatz Well, most of the ancient world fought in phalanx formations. It wasn't particularly unique to the Spartans. It was a tactic that was used until the Romans abandoned it and changed the way war was fought. Which is one reason the Romans conquered the Spartans. At the battle of Thermopylae, or the battle of 300, as you put it, was not actually fought with only 300 Spartans. They were aided by 1,000 Athenians. The movie 300 is just an inaccurate Hollywood dramatization. In fact, during the time period of 480 ( battle of Thermopylae ) and Odyssey takes place, most Spartans abondoned the Corinthian helmet and muscle curiass you see most of them wearing in most reinactments.
So damn hyped for Friday! Origins was great, this looks even better
enjoy
I get it tomorrow but wont get to play it till probably next week. It sucks
@@lockedon8953 Yup, same here! I got big exams this week, I'll get this game this Friday...
Locked Firing I know right? I have three exams this week. Fuckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk.
It will be out today at midnight for me
Played 70 hours and then wrapped up the main story. Fantastic game. Replaced Black Flag as my favorite AC. Word of advice to anyone starting for the first time, pick Kassandra.
Why Kassandra?
Best voice acting i’ve Heard.
@@JH-qn3gi kassandra has a better voice actor, alexios sounds a little exaggerated
idk if you're joking or lying...
Jesus Christ, how do you manage to play all these games so intensively that you can deliver reviews so in depth and on the point? I am really impressed by your passion.
"one of the best endings to an assassins creed game ever" uh oh...Makes me think a particular story theory is correct lol.
interesting
what theory?
vovka murla Im guessing the origins of the templars?
Unlikely the best, if we ever get the best ending, it will be when we kill everyone that were going to start the Templers in the 1st place, thus ending the series before it ever started :D
Desmond?
on sale on ps4 marketplace for 23$ canadian :) this is why i no longer buy games at full price.. Just wait four months and the game is priced, based on what its worth.
67% off? yea it's $20 here in US too i watch this review again to see if i should buy it
@@flipros6473 i like it
Dude. Buy a pc I own a ps2, ps3, ps4, and a ps4 pro. Switched to pc in late 2017. It is fucking amazing. Crazy deals on steam also.
i honestly cannot wait for this game. i know RDR2 is the main focus of many people but i dont feel more hyped for it, Odyssey has everything i like in a game.
Wait till the reviews for RDR2 come in and it will be
the wild west never interest me that much, also RDR2 is console exclusive, so yea no thanks.
Ima get rdr. But I feel you. I'm definitely not feening for it like most people are.
Did you play the first RDR? Find it hard to believe someone finishing that game and not being hyped for the sequel.
Odyssey - RPG spartan game
RDR2 - not RPG western game
I loved origins so I’ll be playing this. Sucks there’s too many games I can’t keep up :(
too many games, not enough time.
Anybody else just buy the ultimate edition for $50 on PS4?
The next game should really be in medieval England or France
Daniel Baucom that is literally all I have been waiting for.
I hope they can remaster Unity
Would be awesome if they made it in modern times
I read somewhere that the rumor is Japan for the next series.
James Lee it’s vikings
Didn't know Chris D'Elia was one of the main characters in AC:O(dyssey?)
Got it on sale $30 and man I didnt know Id like it so much. Its actual worth $60. I spent 10 hours on one island doing missions and exploring. Completely forgot all the Naval travel.
Bottom line they are many games that Ubisoft took points from.
1. The Witcher- It just feels like it.
2. Destiny- Menu navigation&Loot systems.
3. AC: Black Flag- Ship travel
4. Nemesis System == Mercenary System.
5. Tom Clancy's: Borderlands- Cultist System
Definitely want this one but I still have Origins dlc to beat. Thank God they're taking a one year hiatus from these games so I have time to beat that and pick it up during a sale while at the same time playing RDR2 and spider man.
they only talk a year off to make origins now there back to every year this is out this month
Correction : There will not be any new entry intro the series for year 2019, however, Ubisoft intends to make Odyssey as a Game As A Service, meaning, it's content will grow with time. And it's already underway : two new chapters, consisting of 6 (or 3 ? might be wrong there) episodes each. More details here: news.ubisoft.com/article/Assassins-Creed-Odyssey-Post-Launch-Details-Revealed
Anyway, all in all, they want you to "enjoy" this AC game for "many years" Guillemot said in a French interview.
So for a new AC entry, we will have to wait for 2020 I guess.
Karl Massie nah if ubisoft is taking break or putting more development time then expect big changes.... like what they did to origins
@@289kman no, they are not they said some would be out the year after and others will have a year or two interval. Research bruh.
This game looks so great, already loved origins and this just seems to improve on that
so finish this game before RDR2 comes out ;)
I got it on pc today in the Steam winter sale for about $25. I am only three or four hours in so far and I am really enjoying it so far. It runs 60+ fps at 1920x1200 at ultra high defaults. I have a 7700k and 1080 both at stock speeds along with 16gb ram.
Heard this was a good game (I liked the black flag AC) that took alot of cues from the witcher 3 (best game ever) gonna pick it up on steam when they got it on sale.
Have you been able to play it yet?
"Questionable life decisions version" XD
glad you liked
(Sigh)....Another AC game I don't have time to play, but I'm still gonna buy.
I quickly have to finish the curse of the pharaohs before getting this game.
same!
Just got stuck on Tutankhamun. I almost killed him when he had a tiny sliver of health left, but alas... Desynchronization.
Just run around shooting him with arrows and avoid him. Then use your "super attack" when it's available. Just keep doing it and you'll handle it.
Yeah, I managed to beat him, but it took all of my arrows. The Ramesses shadow in Thebes was worse imo. I died three times trying to kil him, and he only spawns at random intervals in the city. This means you die -> you have to wait.
Anyone who play(ed) this game: Does this game have the same boring quests as in Origins? [with boring i mean: follow NPC 200meters..then hop on horse and follow him again for 600meters just to kill 1 person and then the questgiver is like ''well there's still something to the other side of the map i need you to go to'' which is all soo time consuming and not really fun].
It exists, the board quests are pretty much that. I only go to board to get contracts to do over time. I would say the side quests that are like yellow are worth playing. They can be very memorable and funny. I do think that odyssey has better side content that origins personally but some might disagree. Hope this helps
@@hestroy1556 yup thanks
I could never get into any Assassin Creed games through the years, i dont enjoy always killing an enemy from behing tho at times it can be enjoyable, but i dont like all stealth. Then AC Origins released were you can choose your destiny and choose a class style that fits your preference. Then a year later we got AC Odyssey, possibly the best open world RpG i have ever. I put Odyssey at the top, i love this game more than witcher 3 or even thd Elderscrolls. Ubi Soft Nailed it with Origins and Odyssey.
That Mark Mcgwire comment had my dying laughing.
glad you liked it man
"Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Mercenary"
I already liked this channel, but this reference to a classic board game has really upped my appreciation.
I wish there was an option to turn off the shitty weapon effects, I don't want a glowing green sword with smoke coming off it
ya
I don‘t know what i should think about a new ac within one year. I‘m going for red dead 2 this month. Next month for fallout.
I say wait til at least Dec, if not longer, so by the time you start most of the early bugs have been patched.
This game was in production for the past 3 years. It was being made along side Origins so it isn't milked. I have played it for 15 hours already and it is SOOOOO much better than Origins.
It ain't fallout if da brotherhood ain't there in it, they even confirmed there being no human NPCs, don't get fallout, the world and the monsters are there but the stuff that makes fallout, fallout aren't.
@@aayushdas19 their are npcs and factions wtf
I do love single player RPGs. And finishing a long one is a fun challenge. (Try Kingdoms of Amateur : Reckoning). So for me, this is a must own. Time to put Skyrim and Witcher 3 to bed.
are we going to get a "walking the walk" video for odyssey?
The thing abt ubisoft games for me is that I can never finish them. They're fun at first but then get boring to the point that i dont even bother finishing the story... it has happened with every title since AC syndicate...
They are supposed to get more fun the further on you progress
Ditto. Honestly, the only two games I have finished were AC I and Black Flag. I couldn't even finish AC II for crying outloud. All AC games are so grindy and from what I am hearing(haven't played one since BF) it's gotten an order of magnitude worse.
I absolutely love this game. I do have to say..the easy mode, isn't that easy. At least for me.I'm at 123 hrs and been taking time, just found my mother..lol but doing other stuff and things is fun.and it's beautiful on the Xbox onex,sometimes I just ride my unicorn around mountains picking up stuff for the view😁.. really have had no game problems.
I am a big fan of the series, this last years asscreed games dissapointed me a lot, but this game is just really good, i picked it up one week ago and i can´t stop playing it, i really recommend it.
Man love when you said the 200$ edition should come with a questionairre if you know what money is wahahahahahaa!!! Yeah my money is on standard its a ubisoft game.
Edit: games looks magnifeeeeeek
lol thanks
Waluigi laugh
Man i really hope the next AC games goes back to its roots to a more stealth focus, it feels like its lost its identity, it just doesnt look like a AC game anymore. rather they just had made this game with a different name.
michael martins no this game is fun as hell they need to make it more like this and better the original ac is just boring and bland it was great then but horrible now
The older games were great. All these people who never got 'em in the first place, yet you love the changes because it's just like every other hack 'n slash ARPG now. Pretty, mediocre, built to mtx.
@@cindercatz No the counter combat only works for Spiderman and Batman. Not an Assassin. And Origins is what made the franchise had meaning again.
Im playing a sneaky backstabber in this game, 100% viable :)
EmpuGaming Same. Im just not the biggest fan of button spamming. Im always trying to strategize and take everybody out one by one. I feel like its more fun that way.
Ill 100% buy cos I loved Origins to be honest. I’m glad there was a huge change and it’s the best since he second one and Black Flag.
The only thing I would love is a tonne more violence and limbs coming off. To me the fights are better but I wish there was just more gore.
I just got this game for $15 on Xbox seems worth it to me
The combat looks so jarring. Does it feel that way when you’re behind the controller?
I felt so overwhelmed when I reach the "big city" cant remember the name, and its just a speck on the map🤣
"Understand what money is?"
Theres a version of darksiders lll thats $400...
$400....😦
15:26 "they outbatmaned batman by many hundreds of years." :)
Damn this game looks good..
I even like part of the menus (that background with statue figures.. pretty cool)
Instead of making us choose between a Male and Female Protagonist, the game should instead make us play with both characters! Like Yakuza 0. Give us 2 different stories with 2 diff characters, who would meet each other at some point of the story.
Hammad Wasti Basically AC syndicate
Bought this game 'cause meh, end I ended loving it!
CASSANDRA MYSTHIOS FTW!!!
Is this or origins more worth playing? I slightly prefer the Egypt setting but this looks interesting too.
The only review worth watching.
Where does the Assassins Creed part actually come into the game?
Never? I'm pretty sure the answer is never. I mean, the game tells you it's Assassins vs. Templar, and it has EDEN lore, but they could just as easily called it something else.
Nowhere that’s why it’s good and origins is the best in the series don’t deny it you can’t
If you dont follow the lore ,stop commenting on it blindly like a hipster on hate bandwagon. play the all the games and dlc's, atleast the main story to understand where it actually connects to Order Vs Freedom struggle and how it goes back to isu civilization.
Pretty sure what is going on is Ubisoft is starting to tell the stories of the Assassin's that changed the course of history according to Ezio's Uncle Mario. If you remember in the mansion basement there were 6 statues. I believe from here on Ubisoft will start to tell the stories of each of those statues. I believe Bayek's wife Aya was one of those statues. We will see! Personally I am very excited where the franchise is headed.
Phantom H4nd the lore turned into absolute shit
The two protagonists look really fricken amazing, especially Cassandra. Wow!
Excited for this review!! Can't wait. ACG is the best.
Anyone remember Titan Quest?
I member
Explomo Mango great game huh?
Peperidge farm remembers
I would love if they add some more magic skills like in TQ
I bought it and played it on the switch! Just waiting for Diablo 3 to release
Very balanced and honest review, as are all of yours. I adore ACO, its the only AC game iv'e ever felt like playing, ''Odyssey '' looks like being my second. Cool.
There will always be more people that enjoy playing a character were you can choose your class and style than being forced into stealth only. Ubi Soft knew that by changing the style of Assassin Creed games into an open world RpG with the option to choose what class you want and not just an assassin with stealth, that there Fan base would more than triple. From the 25 years experience playing, rpgs, multiplayer or Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) i have seen more people play a tank, ranged melee dps, or close ranged dps than a stealth assassin class. I have seen all most as many people play a healer/Priest class as a stealth class. Rogues and assassins will always have a meaningful and needed roll in all rpgs, but games that only let you be an assassin and no other roll or class will never ever be more popular than a game thats an open world RpG that lets your decide your class style. The developers at Ubi Soft i think know what kinda game the people want, yes there is people upset that the style of Assassin creed has changed, but 10X the people love the change. Loosing 100k Assassin Creed fans is no big deal when your gaining 10 million new fans LoL
I don't know man. Ubisoft and open-world had become oxymoronic to each other recently.
Buy
Yup. I'm picking it up. Thank you for another excellent review:)
The engine this game runs on would be amazingly great for a new Witcher game! 😍
I finally found another positive review other than IGNs, after watching dunky's and angery joe's reviews I thought I was crazy for liking this game
I mean, it's a great Ancient Greece game, but not a good Assassin's Creed game.
I think I'm going to wait for a sale. It looks good but pretty much the same as Origins so I'm not really in a rush to play it.