Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
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About Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China follows Shao Jun back to her homeland in 1526. You play as a student of Ezio Auditore seeking revenge against the Eight Tigers for destroying the Chinese Assassin Brotherhood. This standalone title launched on April 21, 2015, after appearing in the Unity season pass. Climax Studios developed this entry while Ubisoft published it across PC, PS4, Xbox One, and PlayStation Vita. It marked a technical shift as the first franchise game to run on Unreal Engine 3. The story picks up after Ezio's final days and covers locations ranging from Macau to the Great Wall. You hunt down specific targets to restore order before facing the Emperor later in your career.
Gameplay
You control Shao Jun through a linear, side-scrolling environment that feels like a playable comic book. The movement relies on parkour mechanics adapted for tight corridors and vertical platforms rather than open exploration. You spend most of your time climbing walls, leaping between rooftops, and using hidden blades to eliminate guards silently. Stealth is the primary weapon since direct combat often leads to failure in these constrained spaces. Levels are divided into distinct chapters that take you through crowded markets and ancient courtyards. Each stage forces you to plan routes carefully to avoid detection by patrolling enemies. The controls feel tight, requiring precise timing for jumps and takedowns. You collect clues to unlock achievements and track your progress through a straightforward mission structure without side quests or free roam elements.
What Players Think
Players on PlayPile have rated this title with an average score of 70.3 out of 100 based on 134 community ratings. The general sentiment leans toward appreciation for the atmosphere, though many find the linearity repetitive after a few hours. Average playtime sits around 5 to 6 hours for a standard completion. Review snippets often mention the beautiful art direction and Shao Jun's fluid animations as high points. Some users note that the difficulty spikes can be frustrating in later chapters. Completion rates show that most people finish the main story, but fewer return to replay levels for extra collectibles. The mood remains mixed, with fans of the franchise enjoying the lore expansion while newcomers might find the pacing too slow compared to modern open-world entries.
PlayPile's Take
This game works well if you want a short, focused narrative without long travel times or map navigation. It costs around $14.99 on current stores, which fits its length of roughly five hours. You will earn 10 achievements for completing chapters and finding all hidden artifacts. The combat feels stiff compared to other entries, but the stealth sequences offer genuine tension. Do not buy this expecting a massive world or complex RPG systems. It serves best as a lore entry for those already invested in the Shao Jun storyline. Finish it if you like linear action games and care about historical fiction set in Ming Dynasty China.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
70.3
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