Assassin's Creed: Origins Review

Finally after years of the same European setting, AC Origins takes us to the lush and expansive world of ancient Egypt, the most logical direction this franchise has taken since AC2. Egypt is teeming with culture, artefacts and history that perfectly ties into Assassin’s Creed lore. But most importantly, Ancient Egypt in AC Origins is by far the most beautiful world I have ever explored in a video game. I would argue that it's the best world in a video game, period. Unlike the industrial environments of Europe that become repetitive with the same buildings repeated over and over, Egypt is filled with so many unique attractions and areas. Awe-inspiring structures and monuments punctuate every new location you visit. Forests, farmland, beaches, lakes and more are meticulously interwoven with towns and villages. And even the deserts themselves look beautiful. Unlike games like MGSV that feel extremely bland and depressing, Origins somehow makes deserts and mountain ranges look amazing.

The gameplay is great. Fighting is a little challenging at first because unlike many games, you actually have to dodge and counter attacks manually instead of pressing a button to auto-counter. Thankfully enemies aren’t overpowered and fights are enjoyable most of the time even when you’re surrounded by multiple enemies. Everything is smooth like butter and you won't have to worry about being screwed over by clunky mechanics like taking forever to stand up after being knocked down or accidentally falling to your death.

The voice acting is also fantastic, the main actor puts so much effort into his performance that it really makes you enjoy playing as him. And the woman who voices Cleopatra... let's just say I didn't know it was possible to fall in love with a voice until now. There is so much more I could talk about like the storyline, the graphics etc. But In the interest of time… just buy it!