Assassin's Creed Origins Review: A New Dawn for Ubisoft's Action Series?

Ubisoft is back at it again with Assassin's Creed Origins, an action-packed adventure set in ancient Egypt. But does this latest installment live up to the high standards set by its predecessors? In short - yes and no.

Assassins' Creed Origins takes place during a time of great change for humanity. The Ptolemaic Kingdom is on the rise as Egyptian pharaohs fight for power, while outside forces like the Persians are closing in. You play as an early Templar named Bayek, who seeks revenge against those responsible for his family's death.

The gameplay has been completely overhauled from previous titles. Gone are the clunky controls and repetitive combat sequences; instead, you'll find fluid movement that lets you run freely across vast desert landscapes on foot or horseback (or even camel if you're feeling adventurous!). Assassin’s Creed’s long-standing parkour mechanics remain intact too – scaling walls no longer feels quite so awkward now thanks to improved grab points scattered throughout cities & towns.

But don't get too comfortable - Ubisoft hasn't forgotten about stealth either! There's been a major revamp here as well, with light and heavy attacks mapped onto your right shoulder triggers instead of the usual button-mashing combo strings we're used to from other action titles like God Of War or Devil May Cry. This makes for more strategic encounters where timing really does count - one wrong move could mean certain death at enemy hands!

Of course no Assassin's Creed game would be complete without its share of cleverly placed Easter eggs and nods towards history & mythology alike... so keep an eye out folks!

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