Customers value the immersive gameplay, compelling storyline, and expansive open world of Assassin's Creed Origins Gold SteelBook Edition. Many appreciate the game's substantial content, including the large map and additional content offered through the season pass. The attractive SteelBook case is also frequently praised. While some found the controls initially different, the overall positive feedback highlights the game's many strengths.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Pleasantly Surprised
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I originally purchased this game solely do to the location of Ancient Egypt. I've never been a fan of the AC series, but I did hear they were making changes to make AC more RPG'ish, so I thought I would give it a try. The fact this game includes a Historical Tour Mode was worth the purchase alone for me. After playing for more than 100 hours, I can confidently say Assassin's Creed Orgins is the most beautiful game I have played on my PS4Pro thus far. I often catch my self just looking at the environment with amazement how far video game graphic fidelity has come. Not only is the game beautiful, but the combat is excellent, the story is intriguing and the character development is surprisingly well done. If you are a fan of Witcher 3 or Horizon Zero Dawn, I highly recommend Assassin's Creed Origins. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 Stars is because the "Time Saver" microtransactions feel cheap and manipulative. Many of these ACO MT's feel like they should have been part of the core game.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gameplay, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Why haven't you bought this game yet?
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Graphics- 10/10 The game is beautiful as can be. I do own a 4K tv but I don't not have a ps4 pro yet the graphics in the game are very lovely & there are no glitches like in Unity. The people actually play into the environment very well too they're not just walking around.
Story- 10/10 The story makes absolute since completely all the way through.(Yes I have completed the game 100%!) Between playing as the ambitious Warrior Medjay Bayek & the gorgeous Greek Aya the perspective of their mission is never off track leading you into a corner wondering wtf is going on. There's plenty to do by the way ( hunting, assassinating just cause, or just exploring the beautiful landscape of Egypt).
Combat- 10/10 At first I didn't agree with the combat style because of what I'm used to from most people favorite assassins Ezio or maybe even Aveline (sorry those are my favorite). However the RPG perspective of the game makes the combat fighting style necessary & makes you really pace yourself & think about how to do things. The perk/ability system is a plus too & yes use Senu she's you're best friend & very useful( don't be afraid to spend some time flying around with her viewing the landscape). Overall-10/10 I totally forgot to fill you in on Layla's part (the character using the animus) but I don't want to ruin anything. The stories perfect I think I spent over 90 hours playing this & I don't regret it at all. This is definitely a must buy for anyone who is a fan of this franchise. Ubisoft did their homework & I give them an A+.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay, Open world
Cons mentioned:
Controls
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A fresh start, but very different combat
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It's the best Assassin's creed game since Black Flag, but they made some major changes. First of all you level up, which increases your health and damage, and the combat is more like Dark Souls. You no longer stand in one place waiting to counter kill everyone around you and the controls are very different. Once you get used to it's great but at first it's pretty rough if you aren't used to that. Also for some reason their is very little hand holding between the short tutorial area and the main map. If you get this game make sure you go to your quest log and select the low level main quest or you will ride your horse an hour in the wrong direction and get one shot by everything. After that the game has a pretty good flow while still maintaining Ubisoft's excellent open world building skills. Basically this is Ubisoft finally figuring out how to make an open world game fun.
Also gamers club unlocked gives you a discount on the full price which essentially means you get the discount on the season pass too if you buy this version.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gameplay, Steelbook
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A must have for Assassin's Creed devotees
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The steelbook case is really quite nice. I'd advise getting it as it comes with the Season Pass. This game is Top Notch and the Ancient Egypt setting is a True Winner. Look for the T.A.R.D.I.S. easter egg if you're a Doctor Who fan. I don't like micro-transactions thus the one star deduction, but other than that this game is great.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Steelbook
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
LOVE AC
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I've been playing AC since the 1st game. I love them all, however, everyone has their weakest and their favorites. For me, the best was Black Flag, until Syndicate came out. Now, I have fallen in love with Origins. It is a great and refreshing look for the franchise. Steelbook is a plus on this. Was worth it for me, with all the added content that it came with as well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gameplay, Map size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very Immersive Game
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I've played every console Assassin's Creed game and this is easily the largest one as far as map size and mission diversity. The game is also very beautiful. The combat is completely different from any previous game and can be slightly difficult to master. Once you do, though, the game is that much more fun to play.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Steelbook
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Ubisoft making Steelbook editions of the gold editions of games now is great, they’ve so far used a dual finish gloss and matte look that makes this aspect stand out as especially nice. In addition you get the best Assassins Creed in years, and the season pass to keep you playing even later.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gameplay, Open world
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best AC since Black Flag!
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This game is a lot more RPGish than previous entries and much more open world. If you're into RPG elements and like the AC series, this is for you, because it keeps a lot of the same AC elements, and mixes it new combat, exploration and ditches the excessive collectibles.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gameplay, Open world
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
AMAZING
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SO I HAVE BEEN PLAYING ASSASSINS CREED SINCE IT FIRST CAME OUT AND THIS IS ORIGINS IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE BEST ESPECIALLY WITH OPEN WORLD, WITH AMAZING GRAPHICS, THE GAME STYLE AND PLAY. THIS IS WHAT I USE TO UNWIND AFTER A LONG DAY OF WORK
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gameplay, Map size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth the wait
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Game plays a little like dark souls but definitely not as hard. Story is okay from what I've played so far and the map is the biggest in any AC game so far! And not all the side quests are lame. A fair amount of them are interesting.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
More fun than Assassin's Creed Black Flag
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Ubisoft took a year off last year and didn't release a full feature Assassin's Creed game in 2016 (like they did every year before that.) The extra time off shows in the polish of the game. Egypt is beautiful, and some of the cities in the game (such as Alexandria) show off incredible detail. If anything new came into the game, it's that the main protagonist now has a horse he can call. This essentially feels like it was lifted from Witcher 3, how Geralt can call Roach for ease of travel. In addition to this, it feels like many elements from Witcher 3 were adopted into this Assassin's Creed game, such as the loot, level system, and even the quest HUD. Basically this game feels like a spiritual successor to Witcher 3, and that it's set in the Assassin's Creed universe, this isn't a bad thing.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
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Controls
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best one yet!
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Black Flag was one of my favorite AC titles. This one is similar with better graphics! I was pleasantly surprised how well the storyline was. Controls are a little different, but easy to adjust and master. Worth the money!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay, Steelbook
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By the power of Ra
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Games now come in steelbooks. I am in LOVE with the front and back covers. The game itself is breathtaking! In my opinion top/best Assassin’s Creed! -insert heart eyes and drool face-
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Since Ezio
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I feel like this is the Creed I've been waiting for since Ezio. Gameplay is great, graphics are great, story is great. Hopefully Ubisoft has learned and continue down this path.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Steelbook
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Assassin’s Creed Origins
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The Assassin’s Creed Origins Gold Edition is the one that every Assassin’s Creed fan should be grabbing, especially because of the season pass and awesome steelbook case!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gameplay, Map size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
AC is back and better than ever
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I am so glad they changed this series enough so that it feels almost like a new IP (Intellectual property). Egypt comes alive with huge maps and the combat is improved.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Skipping a year paid off
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It was smart for Ubisoft to take more time for this game. It is truly amazing to see how much better it can be by waiting. I feels much more polished and well designed. The combat system is cleaner and the world seems more alive. There is so much to do it was overwhelming at first. The main character is very likable from the beginning. I immediately felt like I was playing the first game only much more refined. If you were a little burnt out on the games, it's understandable. But this is the one to get. I haven't had this much fun since 2.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
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Love all the new tweaks they did and the game play is exceptional. Story line is good and the game is hard to turn off. To much fun
I would recommend this to a friend
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Steelbook, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Assassin's Creed by far.
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Love the story line on this. The steelbook case looks incredible. Cannot wait for the extra content. Definitely worth!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gameplay, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing’
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This game is absolutely amazing! The graphics are awesome and the storyline is so cool. Definitely recommend!