Assassin's Creed: Rogue

Probably the most interesting character with a solid story just a shame it was so short could have done with a few more sequences atleast. Scenery and general adventure of the location didn't have me so eager to complete all the side missions unlike black flag. Nevertheless still a very solid game.

Probably half of the story, that's what's missing. You know how in previous Assassin's Creed titles, the protagonist grows along with the story and the transition is subtle. This one is the most promising title in the series, it has everything that made the previous ones great and none of their drawbacks.

The stealth, sailing, fighting, everything is great, mission variety, even the story is great. But it's too sudden. I can see it's missing a lot. And a lot of the map will remain unexplored, at the end of the game. To see everything you really have to go out of your way to see them and it's no fun because it feels pointless. Shay's story is over why explore. Also, the story is disappointing. It has great potential and great protagonist but because it's rushed, it doesn't have the same impact. Even the ending is abrupt (I really liked the ending of Black Flag, even though we know things after that didn't go well for the Kenway family, but the game ended on a high note).

Let's talk about the present day story. A total let-down, again with great potential. Again, it's not bad but it's too short and the modern story doesn't even have a any kind of twist at the end.

It's the first game of the Assassin's Creed franchise where I completed and saw everything (100%) just because the story was so short that I've invented my own reason to explore. And still, that part was boring but the locations were way way better than anything in the previous titles.

Unlike other assassins creed games, this game only has 6 sequences. Six is not enough for a story with such potential; an assassin turned Templar. A lot of information was thrown at me all at once and it tried its best to connect assassins creed 3 to 4 but it just happened too quickly.

Another thing is the maps, it has 3 large maps and the story does not naturally make you explore all of the map. Leaving huge amounts of unexplored areas wasted by the end of the story.

Apart from those criticisms, the game is still very fun to play, the game mechanics are fluid as any assassins creed game and the side activities are generally quite fun despite being a bit of a grind at the end.

I'm a long time fan of this franchise, and love almost everything they've made. But as an Irish prison, it really Annoyed me that Unisoft would make a game centering around an Irish character, and then hire a Canadian accent and pay him to butcher the Irish Accent. There are many great Irish actors around! There is no excuse to have somebody fake being Irish, badly! I guess maybe other Non Irish players won't fear the terrible performance like an Irish prison would. So I don't recommend not playing it based on what I've said above.

Besides the voice acting, the game itself is a lot of fun! Especially if you enjoyed the Naval Gameplay in Black Flag.

Assassin's Creed Rogue is often overlooked, sandwiched between the release of Black Flag and Unity, but it deserves way more recognition. This game takes the classic AC naval formula and flips the script by putting you in the boots of Shay Patrick Cormac, a former Assassin turned Templar.

What makes it stand out is the unique perspective. Playing as a Templar instead of an Assassin adds a fresh twist to the series. Shay's character arc is compelling, and his motivations feel more personal and relatable than many other AC protagonists. The game also excels at storytelling, making you question both sides of the Assassin-Templar conflict.

The naval gameplay is as satisfying as ever, with ship combat and exploration feeling like an evolution of Black Flag. The icy waters and new environmental challenges add some variety. Plus, the connections to AC III and Unity make it a great piece of the franchise's overarching narrative.

On the downside, Rogue is relatively short, and a lot of its mechanics feel like a direct reskin of Black Flag. If you played that game extensively, this one might not feel as fresh. Also, since it was designed for last-gen consoles, it doesn't have the graphical polish of Unity, though the remastered version helps improve this.

Despite its flaws, Assassin's Creed Rogue is a must-play for any AC fan. If you love the naval combat of Black Flag and want a different take on the Assassin-Templar war, it's absolutely worth your time.