Customer Ratings & Reviews

After playing Assassin’s Creed Shadows, I was pleasantly surprised in every way. The graphics? Stunning. The open world? Luscious and full of life! A definite must play for fans of the AC franchise.

Ive been playing Assassins Creed since day one. The last few release were fine but bringing the old play style is how assassins creed is meant to be played. Im filled with so much Joy! Just play the game if your a real assassins creed fan since its first release.

Beautiful graphics and combat skills! I would highly recommend to play with the settings a little bit to make gaming experience more comfortable and smooth. I would also recommend to pay attention and learn all move sets so you can move and play with confidence.

Great game as expected from Ubisoft One of the top pick of games

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a solid entry in the series — especially if you love stealth, samurai settings, or just exploring beautifully built world spaces. But it doesn’t quite reach great due to repetitive moments and some design choices that limit freedom. If you’re a big fan of the franchise or open-world stealth games, it’s worth it — maybe on sale. If you’re more casual or looking for innovation, you might want to wait for patches or reduced price.

Huge open world. Lots to do. Put over 85 hours in the game, possibly more. Fun game.

One of the coolest Assassin's creed games I've ever played so far! Very immersive and the Japanese setting is trylu a remarkable experience

UBISOFT did an amazing job on this game. I'm a fan of the gameplay overall. Graphics are fantastic. The Combat is awesome. I would recommend

It’s a really good game. I really enjoyed it. And the fighting on there it’s really challenging so I love it.

For me One of the best installments in the franchise

It’s a really good game. Ubisoft outdid themselves with this one. Runs really well on the PS5 and looks stunning. I don’t experience any drops in frame rate. I would recommend this title.

This is a great game and I literally have to force myself to stop playing it at night lol

Purchased this for my sons Easter basket, only to have him open it and find a ripped DVD-RW labeled Rocky and Bullwinkle. After my son came up visibly upset about why the Easter Bunny would do something like this. After looking at the shrink wrap which was brittle and the case which looks like something was damaging it I’m shocked Best Buy customer support would not raise a question and inspect the case. Now my son’s upset, the Potomac Mills store is closed and my youngest is aware there’s no Easter Bunny…thanks Best Buy

What’s Great • Stunning world & visuals: Feudal Japan is breathtakingly recreated with detailed environments, seasonal weather effects, and cultural immersion — “the most beautiful open-world ever seen”  . • Dual protagonists: Plays well to your style — Naoe delivers slick stealth, Yasuke offers satisfying brute power . • Refined gameplay: Combat and stealth have been polished — tighter, strategic, and more rewarding than in past entries (). • Big content package: Over 100 hours of main quests, side missions, and exploration — deep and immersive . What’s Rough • Repetitive structure: Side quests and progression can feel grindy and formulaic . • Story pacing issues: The narrative sometimes feels disjointed and less compelling toward the end . • Gameplay safety: It leans conservative, offering little mechanical innovation beyond improvements to core systems . Final Word (82 Metacritic) Assassin’s Creed Shadows is arguably one of the most polished and visually stunning entries in the series, bringing back the franchise’s stealth roots with confidence. If you’re a fan of open‑world RPGs and immersive historical settings, it’s a must-try — but don’t expect bold experimentation or deep, varied mission design.

The game is very beautiful and brings back a more standard AC combat. I enjoyed the whole game and found myself wanted to complete each group of people to hunt down. The only complaints I have are with the world being not as explorable, having to switch between the characters, and the random loot engravings. For the world, you are having to constantly rely on pathfinder and not being able to cut through the trees and mountains. The loot is always random engravings, making it difficult to find gear you want for your build without luck. There are certain objectives you have to be Naoe or Yasuke and it can be annoying. I would rather be able to pick one and keep them the whole time. Overall would recommend playing. It is enjoyable and has a decent story that keeps you in.

This game is exceptional! I've played previous AC games but would eventually grow tired of the tedious gameplay. This one seems to have gotten the game mechanics and challenges just right to keep the player always engaged. I keep coming back to visit the gorgeousness of a fully realized Japan and the vastness of that world and the characters that inhabit it.

WOWOWOW! I didn't think the series could get better after Valhalla but boy was I wrong! AC Shadows is breathe of fresh air - exhilerating fun with beautiful surroundings and atmospheres at every turn you take! If you're a die hard AC fan like myself then I can't recommend this game enough! 5/5 storyline, gameplay, character development, weapons! I personally enjoy it all, thanks ubisoft!

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is everything I hoped for and more. The visuals are breathtaking—seriously, every scene feels like you’re walking through a cinematic masterpiece. The attention to detail in the setting, especially the architecture and landscapes, is unreal. The dual protagonist dynamic is a refreshing twist. Both characters are unique, and switching between them adds a fun layer to the gameplay. The stealth mechanics are smooth, and the combat is incredibly satisfying. I also really love how the storyline unfolds—it’s rich, emotional, and keeps me hooked. As for Best Buy, the pre-order process was simple, and I got the game right on time. The packaging was secure and in perfect condition. If you’re an Assassin’s Creed fan or just love an open-world adventure with depth, you won’t be disappointed. Can’t wait to keep exploring!

If you like the AC games it’s more of the same. The hunting down the circle of targets has been expanded to multiple year lines, and thus even more targets. You have 2 playable characters. One is your traditional number assassin. The other is a brutal samurai, whose power can provide a nice change of pace. You are able to utilize shadows and elongation of light sources to increase effectiveness. There’s also changing seasons which you can use to your advantage. Only real negative, is the map is large, but that’s come to be the formula since Origins into Odyssey and then Valhalla. The new scout mechanic helps with the large map and finding your targets.

Coming from low expectations I'm surprisingly enjoying the game. Gameplay: This is one of the best in the series as it feels the most fluid. Parkour feels more natural than others. Graphics: The best in the series. Story: It's okay but the English voice acting is mediocre.