"Assassin's Creed Shadows" officially launched on March 20, 2025. Despite prior controversies and multiple delays, Ubisoft finally released the title as scheduled. 
The renowned review aggregator Metacritic has now compiled the game's scores, with major gaming outlets weighing in. While many players remained skeptical about this latest "Assassin's Creed" installment, it still achieved a solid average score of 81.
While the scores appear impressive on paper, media reception for "Assassin's Creed Shadows" has been somewhat mixed. GamesRadar+ awarded the game an 8, noting that the dual-protagonist setup successfully elevated the series' stealth core and modern RPG elements, but found the story vague and felt it didn't fully realize the characters' potential.
TheGamer also gave it an 8, stating that the game excelled in exploring its magnificent world, delivering genuine personal stories, and refining the series' formula, though late-game repetition somewhat impacted the overall experience. IGN, likewise, rated it an 8, highlighting that "Assassin's Creed Shadows" refined existing systems to create one of the best iterations of the open-world style.
However, PC Games, which gave a 7, emphasized the game's late-game tediousness and design flaws, suggesting that despite its strengths, the title failed to reach the series' past peaks.
GameSpot, on the other hand, criticized the inclusion of Yasuke, arguing that catering to his samurai fantasy diluted the classic elements expected from the "Assassin's Creed" series. While Naoe's ninja segments were excellent, they found the overall narrative cohesion lacking.
Evidently, media reviews indicate that "Assassin's Creed Shadows" introduces innovations in open-world exploration and character design. However, its design flaws and uninspired combat prevented the game's overall reception from reaching anticipated heights.
via： Metacritic