Jack Dixon

Story: 100% complete Hours played: 100+ System: PS5 Cons: - Main story is absolutely awful. Nothing feels connected between regions and the ending left me feeling well and truly confused and deflated. Not good when you’ve spent over 100 hours to complete a story. - No real character building; Eivor is likeable but they just don’t build a connection - It all starts to feel incredibly repetitive towards end-game. You’ve pretty much seen it all after 50 or so hours of gameplay - Climbing is clunky; I can’t believe they haven’t mastered the fluidity of this by now after 10+ yrs of making these titles! - TOO LONG! Pros: - World is lovely; some incredible views, graphics and spots to explore. Your first 50 hours are awesome - Some of the side stories/quests are hilarious - DLC’s could be good additions if they are not a copy and paste job - Fighting is cool and engaging enough when you get used to it, awesome finishing scenes and sounds (chopping heads off etc.) - Challenging enough gameplay - Armour, abilities, skills and upgrading system is strong and seems to fit the game well enough. This keeps you playing. - Historic insights are interesting and well placed within the game Overall I’m slightly disappointed with this game, yet I’ve sunk so many hours into it. I’d rather them make a game that is 50 hours long but get me absolutely lost in the story and world. I love RPGs and have always played AC, this really does feel like copy and paste after 100 hours and you’ll still have so much to do at that point. I think I’ve got another 20-30 hours yet to finish mini tasks etc. and it feels like a chore now. Just too long!!