That’s right, this is a list of all the different times in history that the Assassin’s Creed games have taken place.
There is death, taxes, and Assassin’s Creed. Fans have been able to travel through amazing historical times in Ubisoft games for almost 20 years, from Renaissance Rome to Ancient Egypt. Fans of the show have talked about all of life’s beautiful things with Perikles or learned how to fly after raiding a British village with their Viking brothers.
Going to historic sites and just imagining what life was like in different times is a lot like taking an interactive history class, but with more stabbing and more old godlike creatures. Since there are twelve major games and a huge number of spin-offs, Assassin’s Creed has been almost everywhere and at almost every time. Even though every game has a different setting, some have incredibly detailed worlds that are great for getting lost in.
Assassin’s Creed Chronicles – China 1526, India 1841, Russia 1918
The Assassin’s Creed Chronicles were three separate games that came out between 2015 and 2016. Like Okami, each game had better art design that made it look like the scenery was put right on. Even though the art style changed, the games were still 2.5D side-scrolling platformers, which was a big change from the main titles’ third-person action-adventure format.
Out of the three places, 1841 India and 1918 Russia stand out as two with a lot of detail and a sense of realism. India was a beautiful place to travel through because of its bright colors and thick vegetation. Russia, on the other hand, was cold and dark. The city looked sad and harsh because of the black and white buildings. Chronicles’ art style works great for a platformer, but it would be interesting to see these two worlds with the scale of a main game.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – Viking Invasion Of Britain, 872 AD
It was in the most recent game that Eivor and his Viking friends took over Britain in 872 AD. The swampy, gloomy, and dull weather in Valhalla wasn’t a great follow-up to Odyssey’s very active weather, but it does have its good points. Sometimes it can be helpful to ride through the early morning fog and explore the lush, green English countryside in search of the next town to pillage.
For some reason, Asgard is like Valhalla after dark. When we turn to Odin, the scene of the gods is truly beautiful. It’s interesting to see if Valhalla’s version of Asgard is similar to Santa Monica’s God of War project.
Assassin’s Creed Unity – French Revolution, 1789
Being able to walk around the cobblestone streets of Paris during the French Revolution and enjoy the French beauty made Unity a lovely game to play. You can really feel the struggle of the city when you walk through the holy rooms of the palace and climb buildings all over the city.
Every time I walk down the street and see angry groups of people fighting with security guards, I remember how badly things are going in Paris. And, of course, a true version of the French Revolution would not include the beautiful Marie Antoinette. That one thing that really makes a realistic experience stand out.
Assassin’s Creed – Third Crusade, 1191
If you want to play the first Assassin’s Creed game, it was made during the Third Crusade in 1191. During the Third Crusade, Western Christianity was trying to spread around the world, even if it meant using violence to do so. The main goal of the Third Crusade was to take over the Holy Land, which is now Israel.
Including faith in stories, even in small ways, should always be done with care. The Third Crusade expertly twisted the fictional war story between the Templars and the Assassins. The Third Crusade was the best place to start when thinking about all the different times this series has been set in.
Assassin’s Creed 3 – American Revolution, 1754
Kids learn about American past from a very young age. For as long as I can remember, I’ve learned about the Revolutionary War and how the 13 countries broke away from Great Britain to form the United States. At the heart of the birth of the country was the never-ending war between the Templars and the Assassins.
Going to Boston and New York in the 1700s was like stepping into a history book. The third game in the series does a great job of making a setting that makes the whole gaming experience better.
Assassin’s Creed Origins – Ancient Egypt, 49 BC
While traveling through Egypt’s huge lands, I saw things from a strange point of view. Egypt in the past is a beautiful, empty place with sand that goes on forever. Each town Bayek visits is full of people who are trading. There are tall palm trees providing shade over the cool oasis, and of course, the magnificent pyramids are a sight to behold.
The photo mode is there so that you can climb to the top and look out over the distance. That being said, Assassin’s Creed Origins does have some parts that feel empty, but there is a diamond in the rough.
Assassin’s Creed Syndicate – London, 1868
The setting of Syndicate, which takes place in Victorian-era London, is one of the most praised in the series. This book takes place in the late 1860s, very close to the end of the Industrial Revolution, and it shows.
The true way of showing this past time is improved by walking through different factories and seeing the smog fill the dark sky. The way Syndicate portrayed Victorian London interested a real researcher of the time, who then shared their thoughts on the virtual world.
Assassin’s Creed: Mirage – 9th Century Baghdad
The attention to detail may be what makes Mirage‘s picture of Baghdad better than the ones below it. The map isn’t as big as in some newer games, but the setting, which can be seen all over the world, more than makes up for it.
Also, this setting hasn’t been used much in games lately. It’s clear that the people who worked on Drift Boss put in extra time and study to make sure that their version of this time period was accurate and fun to play through. You won’t run out of energy to see everything this area has to offer, which is different from some of the longer games in the series.
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag – Caribbean, 1715
When you saw Pirates of the Caribbean for the first time, all you could think about was exploring the seven seas. We finally got to live out our pirate dreams with Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, and it only took 10 years!
Black Flag takes place in 1715 and shows us what life was like during the Golden Age of Piracy. Going on a boat trip through the Caribbean, looking for lost wealth and singing sea shanties all night. Black Flag was the first Assassin’s Creed game to use sailing as a main gameplay element, which made it even better.
Assassin’s Creed 2 – Italy, 1476
The second Assassin’s Creed game took place at the height of the Renaissance. Even though it’s beautiful to walk around Italy and take it all in, what really gets people excited is who Ezio meets.
Throughout the game, the famous artist Leonardo da Vinci helps Ezio a lot. Being able to talk to someone like that, even though you know it’s fake, makes the experience better. Fans would be more turned off if historical people like Da Vinci weren’t there, since they know they should be there based on history. Using real people from history in the story of the game gives the setting more credibility.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – Greece, 431 BC
Without a doubt, Odyssey is the most beautiful Assassin’s Creed game ever. It takes place during the best moment in the series. I’m sorry to say this, but the Peloponnesian War and Greek mythology are the best things ever. For almost thirty years, Athens and Sparta were at war with each other. It was the right time for the Templars and the Assassins to join forces. Sailing had never felt better, and seeing all the different towns was just beautiful.
Odyssey looks like the best Assassin’s Creed game, even though Valhalla is the most recent game in the series. And, just like in Assassin’s Creed 2, the thinkers Perikles and Sokrates are very helpful to the player. In the end, Odyssey goes above and beyond to create a world full of life, and this is without a question the best time period in the series.
