“The ingredients are all here for a spectacular new standard for the series on Sony and Microsoft's MSFT -0.02% new machines. But in the quest to build something that looked and sounded “next generation,” Ubisoft Montreal failed to fix the problems that have accumulated over so many annual release. Combined with an uninspiring story, and a long list of considerable technical problems, Unity falls short of the fresh start Assassin’s Creed needs.”
Joystiq (2.5/5)
“It’s curious that the assassination missions – something fairly pivotal to a game called “Assassin’s Creed” – and co-op missions – a new feature introduced in Unity – stand head and shoulders above the rest of the game’s content. They feel cared for and well-constructed, whereas the rest feels as though it were yanked out of the oven far too soon. It accomplishes what it sets out to do, but a smattering of ugliness surrounds that accomplishment.”
Eurogamer (7/10)
“As the seventh major instalment in the series, though, not to mention the first designed for new console hardware, Assassin’s Creed Unity feels like a missed opportunity. Going back to basics at this point may have resulted in a less substantial game than recent years have led us to expect, but it might have delivered a more satisfying one.”