Has the Assassin's Creed Series Been Maintaining Its Popularity for Nearly 20 Years?

With a history spanning nearly 20 years, the Assassin’s Creed series manages to keep players' interest alive thanks to its historical action and deep storytelling. In a column written for Metro.co.uk, why fans love this game so much and the franchise's expanding universe are examined in detail. In particular, the announcement of new releases like 'Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced' brings the series' longevity and developer Ubisoft's passion for historical settings back to the agenda. It is emphasized that the series is not just a game, but a vast narrative where history and technology are intertwined.

According to the author, it might be considered late to become a fan of this popular series, but when the experience began doesn't matter much; because the game quality does not diminish over time. The author, who first encountered 'Assassin’s Creed Odyssey', states that the time spent in this massive world bringing Ancient Greece to life was sufficient to capture the spirit of the series. This adventure, which began during quarantine days, turned into not just a pastime, but a deep journey that allows the player to find themselves within history. The structure that gives the player freedom of choice, decisions that change the flow of the story, and unpredictable surprises make the game replayable.

One of the strongest aspects of the series is definitely the graphic quality and open-world design. 'Odyssey' achieved tremendous visual success at the time of its release and offered fully packed content. The player's impact on the story, the feeling of the consequences of choices, and the well-crafted script are the most important features that distinguish this series from other action games. According to the author's experience, the richness in storytelling and carefully prepared dialogues are the main factors that keep the player motivated. Additionally, the presence of a female protagonist, Kassandra, is a detail that deserves appreciation for adding a different dynamic and a strong character to the game.

When delving into the roots of the series, especially games like 'Origins' set in Egypt reveal how fluid the combat mechanics are and how deep the story is. The story of Bayek and his wife Aya forms a solid foundation for the series' mythology by recounting the founding of the brotherhood of assassins. The author expresses that by playing the older games of the series as his budget allowed buying all games, he fully understood this deep story and his bond with the franchise became even stronger. Although there have been some dips in the series over the years and spin-offs that were about to be forgotten have been released, it is clear that the series generally gives more than the time presented.

The flexibility offered to players is the most important factor that makes Assassin’s Creed games unique. The games do not offer gameplay based only on stepping forward, attacking enemies, and destroying them; they are also crafted around silence and stealth. The pleasure of looting from a castle without shedding blood drives the player to think more strategically, improving gaming skills. Tools like smoke bombs, poison arrows, and whistles are elements that enrich the stealth mechanics. The importance given to historical events and locations is at a level difficult for other game series to reach, and depicting the past so vividly turns the series into interactive history documentaries.