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Assassin’s CreedValhalla, released in 2020, was a big entry in the franchise, but it wasn’t without its controversies. Despite its positive reception from critics, fans were split. While some praised the game for its big world and Viking fantasy, others found it overwhelming and repetitive.
According to players,Valhallastruggled to maintain the same level of engagement due to unnecessary bloat compared to Odyssey and Origins. With Assassin’s Creed Shadows releasing later this year, fans can only hope that Ubisoft has listened to the feedback and changed thing.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Was Far from Perfect According to Fans
One of the main problems fans have withAssassin’s CreedValhallais its excessive map bloat. While the game’s world is vast and visually stunning, it is also cluttered with points of interest that often lack meaningful engagement.
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Many players have said they want a straighter experience, where the quality of activities outweighs the quantity.Assassin’s Creed Shadowswould benefit greatly from a more streamlined approach, prioritizing quality over quantity.
Repetition was another significant issue inValhalla. The combat, while initially enjoyable, lacked the depth and variety needed to sustain interest over 100+ hours of gameplay.
The game’s excessive length combined with the lack of variety is probably the most discussed issue in the community. But Shadows has already shown that it can havethe best of both worlds with its dual protagonist approach.
The game simply lacked the diversity it needed in its combat system and enemy types to sustain it over the more than a hundred hours that it demanded from players.
Assassin’s Creed Shadow Has So Much Feedback That It Can Implement From Previous Titles
The shift away from stealth elements was also a point of contention. Originally a stealth-focused franchise,Assassin’s Creedhas increasingly leaned towards action.Valhalla‘s Viking theme didn’t lend itself well to stealth gameplay.
But it seemsUbisoftalready knows this since they brought back a lot of stealth factors withAssassin’s Creed Miragein 2023.
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Shadowscould take this even further and bring the series back to its true roots.Especially in a setting like Feudal Japanwhich is the perfect way to do it.
Another area whereValhallafell short was in its implementation of live service elements and microtransactions. Players who spent hours earning epic weapons found their accomplishments overshadowed by purchasable items.
While live service content and microtransactions are unlikely to disappear, Ubisoft should try to make sure that any additional content doesn’t feel too scummy for players.
Assassin’s Creed Shadowshas the potential to be the title that truly brings the franchise back to its former glory. But this is only possible if Ubisoft listens to the feedback fromValhalla.
Will you be picking upAssassin’s Creed Shadowslater this year? Let us know in the comments!
Daniel Royte
Gaming Writer
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As part of the FandomWire team, Daniel has followed the hero-shooter genre closely with a focus on titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. You can also find him providing insight on the latest AAA titles from Elden Ring to GTA 6 and exploring the world of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. With more than 1,000 articles under his belt, you’ll need to look no further for a unique insight into every situation.If he’s not looking for the latest video game news, you’ll find him cheering on Ferrari in the race tracks of Formula 1 or at the theatres for the latest MCU releases.
