Assassin's Creed III
6.3User Rating
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About Assassin's Creed III
Assassin's Creed III dropped on October 30, 2012 from Ubisoft Montreal for PlayStation 3, PC, Xbox 360 and Wii U. You play as Connor, a half-Native American warrior fighting during the American Revolution in 1775. This title shifts the franchise from Renaissance Italy to colonial America. The story follows his path from a young man seeking revenge against Templar forces to a master assassin shaping history itself. Gameplay spans dense city streets like Boston and New York alongside vast wilderness areas filled with wildlife. It is a single player adventure that also offers multiplayer modes for those wanting competitive matches outside the main campaign.
Gameplay
Sessions involve climbing towering trees or colonial buildings using parkour skills before dropping down on enemies. You switch between hidden blades, tomahawks and muskets depending on the situation. Combat feels weighty compared to previous entries because you often face groups of soldiers in open fields rather than just guards in alleys. Stealth requires patience as you hide behind logs or blend into crowds while gathering intelligence. The campaign mode dominates most playtime with long missions that cover both urban and rural environments. Multiplayer lets you hunt down other players using various assassin perks. Controls feel responsive though the new tree climbing system takes some getting used to during intense chases.
What Players Think
Players on PlayPile rate this title 77.3 out of 100 based on 1456 IGDB ratings. The community vibe leans heavily toward atmospheric with five votes in that category and two votes for emotional tone. Average completion rates suggest many gamers finish the main story but skip side content. Most players spend around 25 hours before seeing the credits roll. Review snippets often mention the shift to a new era as refreshing despite some technical hiccups on launch. Achievement hunters find plenty of challenges scattered across both single player and multiplayer modes. Critic scores generally align with community sentiment, praising the setting changes while noting repetitive mission structures in later chapters.
PlayPile's Take
This game works best for history buffs or fans who enjoyed earlier entries but want a fresh setting. The price sits around $20 on secondary markets depending on the platform. You will unlock roughly 50 achievements if you chase perfection across all modes. The story delivers strong emotional beats during key historical moments even if some gameplay loops feel stale by the end. Avoid this if you hate open world elements or prefer tight linear levels. Connor's journey offers a solid 25 hour experience that stands on its own merits without needing to be perfect.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
IGDB Rating
77.3
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