When it comes to Assassin's Creed series, the first thing that comes to mind is the three-piece set of white robe with a hood, or the powerful pioneer artifact, the Apple of Eden, or the signature action, the leap of faith and the accompanying opening logo?
Assassin's Creed Opening Logo
Friends who have not yet been exposed to the Assassin's Creed series, if you want to take advantage of this Spring Festival promotion, but don't know which channels are the most favorable to purchase, and can't tell the difference between the standard version, the luxury version and the gold version, and are still confused about which work to try first, then this article will be a good recommendation guide.
Purchase Platform
In addition to steam, Ubisoft's own platform ubisoft connect (formerly known as the Uplay) can also purchase the Assassin's Creed series, and some new works in recent years (such as the Valhalla) can only be purchased on the Uplay.
steam Mall
Ubisoft Mall
Steam and ubisoft connect have their own independent promotions, and Ubisoft has 20% off coupons that can be used with discounted prices (as well as flash sale and free gifts we are familiar with), so please compare prices yourself.
Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition and Gold Edition
As the name suggests, the standard version is the main body of the game, the luxury version has an additional "digital luxury bag", which is some props for skin, experience bonus and money bonus, the gold version has an additional season ticket (that is, dlc), and the ultimate version has both three.
Prefer to the Odyssey as an example to compare different versions
So, my suggestion is either the standard version or the gold version. The The deluxe version has a very low cost performance. Many skins can be exchanged with U points or other tokens. Even for rich people, I suggest going directly to the ultimate version instead of the deluxe version. So before the next flash sale, check if it is a luxury version.
Is the gene sequence package worth buying?
Because the main plot of the Assassin's Creed series is that the modern protagonist reads the memories of his ancestors through machines such as animus, this collection is called Gene Sequence Pack. The content of this collection includes all works from the first generation to the golden version of the Odyssey. The price is usually nearly 2,000 yuan and the discount is more than 300 yuan.
Gene Sequence Pack
The specific content is as follows, pay attention to the first generation, liberation and rebellionThe three works have no Chinese and no Hall of Heroes.
As for the question of whether it is worth it, since Ubisoft game Curry can have several identical games (such as buying a fraternity, receiving a fraternity for free, and buying a genetic sequence, then Curry has three fraternity), and the combination package of steam automatically deducts the existing game prices, so when you have not purchased any Assassin's Creed game, it is the most cost-effective to buy this gene sequence. For example, I bought all of them except the Valhalla, and buying a genetic sequence package will be useless.
Introduction to the full series
The Assassin's Creed series is based on the Assassin Sect and the Knights Templars that really existed in history. It constructs an extremely huge worldview, telling the lasting struggle between the Assassin Brotherhood who advocates freedom and the Knights Templars who believe in order that runs through thousands of years of history.
Screenshot of Notre Dame Cathedral in "The Great Revolution"
Historical themes plus some conspiracy theories, the countryside has beautiful scenery, high degree of restoration for famous landmarks in the city, and extremely free climbing and parkour systems. Therefore, it is more suitable for history enthusiasts, architectural art enthusiasts, tourism enthusiasts, parkour enthusiasts, and action game enthusiasts. Of course, even if you are not these types of players, I believe you can find your own fun. The famous AC series is unlikely to disappoint you. (Since I have never played the Valhalla, and the reviews among players are polarized, I can't buy steam now, and there are no discounts in Ubisoft Mall. I won't introduce it this time, and I will write a review in the future. Since the gameplay and regular works are too different, I won't introduce it here.)
Assassin's Creed 1
Plot: Where the dream begins. The modern plot is the modern Templar wearing the outer skin of the abstergo multinational company. In order to find out the whereabouts of the Apple of Eden, which can control the human mind, the male protagonist Desmond, who left the Assassin organization, forced him to enter the machine Animus and read the memories of his ancestor Altaire about the Golden Apple.
Altay
In ancient plot, Altaïr was the youngest assassin master in the assassin organization during the Third Crusade, but because of his frivolity and impulse, he violated the three creeds that assassins must abide by (do not kill innocent people indiscriminately, do not expose himself in broad daylight, and do not harm his fellow disciples), resulting in the Golden Apple being taken away by the Templars, killing two partners and being disabled, and also causing Massiuff, the headquarters of the assassin organization, to besieged.This master turned into the lowest level of assassin apprentice, and under the guidance of his master, he began his journey to cities such as Jerusalem, Aka and Damascus to hunt eight Templars.
This plot is most loyal to the historical prototypes of Assassin and the Templars, and has the strongest religious color. Lionheart Richard and other historical figures appeared in this work, and Saladin also mentioned that Crusaders should not miss it! (ps: This work has no Chinese, this work has no Chinese! It is recommended to watch videos on B.com to learn about the plot)
Playing method: Compared with the following works, the gameplay is more monotonous, but the basic elements such as parkour, horse riding, infiltration, combat, assassination, and collection are all available, which has laid a good framework for subsequent works. But if you are used to playing the last few movies, it will be very uncomfortable to play this movie, so I suggest you follow the chronological order.
Assassin's Creed 2
Plot: The modern plot is Desmon was rescued by the Inner in Abstergo and joined the Assassin Squad. In order to get the Golden Apple before the Templar, he used the assassin's homemade animus machine to read the memory of another ancestor Egio Auditorre.
In the ancient plot, the protagonist Egio is a playboy in the Renaissance Florence. He thought his family was just an ordinary banking nobleman, but after sending a letter to his father, he found that his family was framed by the Templars, so he embarked on a journey to hunt the Templars for his father and brother, and thus discovered the existence of the pioneer of the First Civilization.
This work is my own work, with historical celebrities such as Leonardo da Vinci, Lorenzo Metici, Machiavelli, etc. Friends who are interested in the history of the Renaissance and the history of Italian city-states may wish to try it.
Playing method: Compared with the generation, the gameplay is much richer, such as the purchase and free combination of weapons, the improvement of anti-counter and jump killing, the introduction of double-sleeved swords, muskets and poisoned swords (thanks to Da Vinci), the database system, the home construction system (Uncle Mario's mansion), and the collection system has also been greatly improved (the first generation collects 100 flags, this game collects feathers, treasure chests, etc.), and interesting branches such as parkour contracts, assassination contracts, and beating contracts. In addition, the six catacombs and decryption system are also very interesting (I personally think it is more interesting than the Odyssey maze).
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
Plot: In modern plot, in order to avoid the search of the Templars, Desmond and his gang transferred their hiding place to the mansion of Modern Uncle Egio (the sense of vicissitudes of change in things) and continue readingTake Egio's memory. The ancient line is the story of Egio rebuilding the Brotherhood in Rome and freeing Rome from the reign of the Templars. (I really don't like spoilers)
Uncle e's young skin
Playing method: Compared with the second generation, weapons such as crossbows were introduced, and anti-counterfeiting and serial killing systems were added, making the battle smoother (the Wushuang genre also replaced the stealth genre). Parachute props have been added to make exploration and parkour more free. Added investment system. A system for recruiting assassin brothers has been added (it has become a bit of a game-making taste). Given that the second generation has poor picture quality (even worse than the first generation), friends who have high requirements for picture quality can try this work first.
Assassin's Creed: Revelation
Plot: The end of the Egio trilogy, the modern plot is still to read Egio's memory and find the location of the Golden Apple and the Temple. According to the First Civilization, the location of the Golden Apple and the Temple is related to the survival of mankind. In ancient times, Egio, who was over 50 years old, left Italy and went to Massiaf in the East to find the message Altaïr left for future generations (this is the origin of the title Revelation). The main game location is in Constantinople, and historical figures such as Suleiman the Great appear, which should not be missed by Eastern Rome and Ottoman enthusiasts.
Altaire also appears
Playing method: The hook grab system and bomb system were introduced, which facilitated parkour and infiltration and combat. I personally think the tower defense system in the stronghold is a bit useless, but some of the side plots and some emergencies that cultivate the Assassin Brother are very interesting.
Assassin's Creed 3
Plot: The beginning of the American trilogy (third generation, black flag. Rebellion). The modern plot is mainly about Desmon finding the source of the temple's launch and saving humans. Some of the plots that manipulate Desmon are very interesting (such as climbing modern high-rises and returning to the abstergo headquarters). The plot of the ancient line (strictly speaking, modern line) is about Connor, a mixed-race white and Indian man joining the Assassin organization to help Washington win the War of Independence, protecting his tribe, and the grudge between Connor and his father Helson. (There are two separate expansion packs: Liberation and Tyrant Washington)
Playing method: a work of great change. The parkour system has been greatly modified (you can get up the tree), and you can start the boat. The combat system is also smoother, such as the combination of various kill and execution skills. The battle to conquer strongholds was introduced (there are many differences from the Brotherhood's Borgia Tower). A dynamic weather system has been introduced, and the picture quality has been improved. Animal interactive system (you can pet cats) and hunting system have been introduced.
Assassin's Creed: Black Flag
Plot: I personally believe that since the third generation, modern plots have been divided intoThe amount has been greatly reduced, so I won’t talk about it separately. This work mainly tells the story of Edward, who was looked down upon by his father-in-law, going out to sea to find a way to make money (being a pirate to rob the house), encountering a storm and accidentally getting involved in the struggle between the Templar and the Assassin.
The background is the battle for hegemony between Britain and Spain in the early 18th century. This period was the golden age of pirates, and famous pirates such as Blackbeard appeared in the game. This work has an independent expansion pack: Free Scream.
Playing method: This game's map is very large, even surpassing the Temple of Heroes, but it is mainly in the Caribbean Sea. Therefore, the oceanic continent is small, and naval battles are also the biggest feature of this game, and you must try it. In addition to naval battles, there are also a large amount of marine and pirate hunting content as well as construction of Jackdaw and land strongholds. Edward's double sword is a feature of weapons.
Assassin's Creed: Rebellion
Plot: The protagonist of this work, Shei, was originally a member of the Brotherhood, but because of the reckless plan of the Assassin's senior management, the tragedy of the Lisbon earthquake, which made him doubt the assassin's concept and turned against the assassin. He was accepted by the Templar camp and began to hunt down his former classmates.
I personally believe that this work is a work that connects the past and the future. It not only carries the story of Assassin's Creed 3 and the Black Flag together (such as the grievances between the three generations of Edward, Helson and Connor), but also leads to the work of the Great Revolution.
Playing method: It's not much different from the Black Flag, but the map changed from the tropical Caribbean Sea to the North Atlantic Ocean, giving players a different environmental experience (to some extent, the cold North Atlantic Ocean also highlights the cruelty and ruthlessness of the rebellious Shea). Shay's grenade launcher and air gun are the weapons features of this game.
Assassin's Creed: The Great Revolution
Plot: I personally like to call this movie and the heroes the story of the Two Cities. The story takes place during the French Revolution. The protagonist Yano witnessed the assassin's father being assassinated by someone when he was a child (I don't spoil the murderer, I'll know if I play with the rebellion). He was adopted by the French leader of the Templars and became childhood sweethearts with the leader's daughter Alice. However, during the third-level meeting, the adoptive father was assassinated by the conspiracy force. Yano was considered the murderer and was wrongly imprisoned. He was recognized by his father's assassin friend in prison and introduced to the Brotherhood. From then on, he embarked on a journey of avenging his father and adoptive father.
Many friends think that this work emphasizes the love between children and children too much, and wastes such a good theme in the Great Revolution. I personally think otherwise, because Ubisoft is a French company, a lot of information is first-hand, and a large amount of content from the French Revolution has been integrated into the narration and branch lines (Whites are like the declaration of tennis courts, the branch lines are like the death of Dandong, Madame Tussaud collects heads, the Great Famine, the Women's Parade of Versailles, Napoleon was stabbed when he was the first in power, etc.), and there are many famous scenes on the main line, such as the Third Session, the Capture of Bastille, the September Massacre, Louis XVI's Guard, the Price Limit Movement, the Hot Month Coup, etc. I wrote an answer on Zhihu before about details that were not easy to find during the Great Revolution, but later my account was cancelled and I will continue to write it in the future.
Egio Clothing
Shay Clothing
Playing method: Another generation of great changes, the protagonist's combat effectiveness has been weakened, the anti-counter-counter mechanism and serial killing mechanism have been cancelled, which has even encouraged stealth genres. Parkour was done well, and Yano was also known as the Paris Flying Man. Multiplayer games are also worth trying (a thousand ways to die with three gay friends).
Assassin's Creed: The Hero
Plot: A relatively cheerful plot, telling the story of Evie and Jacob brothers in Victorian London to establish a villain organization (Masa) against the Templars.
I personally feel that the story of the Two Cities has a very contemporary atmosphere. Whether it is the tricolor flag, uncuffed trousers and street riots during the Great Revolution, or the taverns, carriages, factories, trains and ships in London, they all restore the torrent of the passion and change of the French Revolution and the glory of the Victorian Empire in the United Kingdom. For modern history enthusiasts, don’t miss it.
Playing method: Recruiting my younger brother and carriage chase battle is more interesting, and there are ropes that can be used to go to the wall with one click. My sister's cane and my younger brother's finger tiger are cool weapons. The whistle system and Evie's stealth ability greatly reduce the difficulty of infiltration.
Assassin's Creed: Origin
Plot: The beginning of the Mythical Trilogy. At the end of the Ptolemaic dynasty in ancient Egypt, the protagonist Bayek embarked on the road to tracking the ancient orderly resignation of the ruler.
This work contains historical celebrities such as Cleopatra and Caesar. Friends who are interested in Egyptian history and the Kingdom of successors can try it. DLC is the creation of the Invisible (the predecessor of the Brotherhood) and the curse of the Pharaoh, respectively.
Playing method: Another big change, Assassin's Creed embarks on a journey of RPG, with more abundant weapons and equipment and can be combined freely. The skill tree system is more perfect than the Great Revolution and the Heroes. The photo mode has been added (the travel simulator has been proven), and the journey of discovery is also a highlight (the history learning software has been proven).
Discovery Journey
A wealth of pictures on the journey of discoveryMaterials
Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
Plot: It tells the story of the protagonist Kasandra (of course you can choose your younger brother as the protagonist) who was thrown off a cliff since childhood, drifted to Kefalonia Island and was taken in by kind-hearted people, becoming a mercenary who intervened in the Peloponnese War and explored the mystery of his own life experience.
A major feature of this plot is that the main plot will change according to the player's dialogue choices, including the reunion line and the lone wolf line where all the family members are destroyed. I will not go into details here. The related DLC is the inheritance of the first snare (related to the plot of origin) and Atlantis (telling the story of the first civilization).
Playing method: Ubisoft has started to let himself go, with bullet time, flying Thunder and other skills that are almost cheated (but there seems to be an official modifier from the beginning?), and the ability to jump from high altitude without losing blood (it is worthy of being a demigod). There is no special place in the gameplay except that there are more naval battles than Origin, but it's just fun.
Conclusion
After reading this guide, I believe that friends who have never been exposed to Assassin's Creed have already gained a preliminary understanding of this series. So take advantage of the last day of the steam offer and hurry up and get into the trap! If the budget is not enough, you don’t have to worry about it. Ubisoft’s nickname “limited time original price” is not a cover. Buy early and enjoy it early, buy late and get discounts. If you don’t buy it, you can get free (confidence). I will also write more plot analysis and historical background introductions of the Assassin's Creed series in the future, so stay tuned.
