

The conflicts held within are a far departure from the copy and paste combat in games such as Max Payne 3, released the same year, where the only combat mechanic is to dive and shoot in slow motion before walking to the next shootout. Although the fighting formula hasn't made a far departure from the slash and parry style the games were founded on, it does well to add stunning new finishing animations for Conner to unleash upon his enemies, which bring some diversity and some serious cool factor. Tied in with upgraded movement is the combat. An incredible new parkour system accented with beautiful animations make for an engaging experience that I found to be the most aesthetically pleasing yet. In this instalment in the Assassin’s Creed franchise, character movement and general mobility have been pushed to greater heights with the introduction of the tree and rock climbing abilities, which add a new dimension to the already stellar gameplay. I also found this part of the plot to be compelling and engaging but I was unhappy with its ending.

Outside of the Animus, Desmond Miles embarks on the final chapter of his journey with more precursor civilisation secrets to unearth. His meeting and subsequent apprenticeship to the abrasive master assassin Achilles and, on the other end, his tenuous "ends justify the means" relationship with his father Haytham are organic and enjoyable to watch unfold.

Connor's character is not always likeable but he is always relatable in his motivations, actions and relationships with other characters.

A revolutionary storyĬonnor's story follows him from his life as a young mohawk boy, through his stubborn teenage years and into his aggressive and impulsive adulthood. The story follows Half-English and Half-Mohawk assassin Connor Kenway (Ratonhnhaké:ton) as he forms an apprehensive relationship with the founding fathers and fights to avenge the destruction of his village by the elusive and deadly Templar Order, in an effort to help bring about peace to a newly forming country. Set in the mid to late 1700's, Assassin’s Creed 3 charges headfirst into the American Revolution.
