Assassin's Creed® Syndicate

Item: Assassin's Creed® Syndicate
Rating: 66
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-10-31

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Summary

Immersive Victorian London setting
Engaging and fluid gameplay
Repetitive and generic open world
Weak story and unengaging characters
Dual protagonists with distinct styles
Improved traversal with rope launcher

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Satisfaction28%Disappointment18%Frustration17%Enjoyment7%Excitement6%

Reviews (sample size): 2000
Helpful reviews: 63%
Unhelpful reviews: 35%
Protest reviews: 2%

66%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
34%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 4406
Negative points: 3064
Gameplay points: 1059
Perf. points: 187
Rec. points: 617
Misc points: 329

Point	Description	Importance
Immersive Victorian London Setting Description The recreation of 19th-century Industrial Revolution London is a major highlight. Players love the detailed, atmospheric, and lively city, praising its historical accuracy, beautiful visuals, and immersive ambiance. Importance 66%	The recreation of 19th-century Industrial Revolution London is a major highlight. Players love the detailed, atmospheric, and lively city, praising its historical accuracy, beautiful visuals, and immersive ambiance.	66%
Engaging & Fluid Gameplay Description Players consistently praise the game's combat, parkour, and overall mechanics as fluid, fun, and easy to learn. The dynamic combat, smooth animations, and varied mission types contribute to a highly enjoyable experience. Importance 62%	Players consistently praise the game's combat, parkour, and overall mechanics as fluid, fun, and easy to learn. The dynamic combat, smooth animations, and varied mission types contribute to a highly enjoyable experience.	62%
Strong Traditional AC Experience Description Many reviewers consider this title to be the last 'classic' Assassin's Creed game before the series shifted to an RPG focus. It is frequently lauded as one of the best in the franchise, maintaining the core AC essence and offering true assassination gameplay. Importance 52%	Many reviewers consider this title to be the last 'classic' Assassin's Creed game before the series shifted to an RPG focus. It is frequently lauded as one of the best in the franchise, maintaining the core AC essence and offering true assassination gameplay.	52%
Impressive Visuals & Sound Description The game receives high marks for its graphics, which are considered beautiful and hold up well even against modern titles. The outstanding soundtrack, voice acting, and sound design further enhance the immersive experience. Importance 51%	The game receives high marks for its graphics, which are considered beautiful and hold up well even against modern titles. The outstanding soundtrack, voice acting, and sound design further enhance the immersive experience.	51%
Dynamic Dual Protagonists Description The inclusion of twin protagonists, Jacob and Evie Frye, is a well-received innovation. Players enjoy their distinct personalities, complementary playstyles (Jacob for combat, Evie for stealth), and engaging sibling dynamic. Importance 46%	The inclusion of twin protagonists, Jacob and Evie Frye, is a well-received innovation. Players enjoy their distinct personalities, complementary playstyles (Jacob for combat, Evie for stealth), and engaging sibling dynamic.	46%
Improved Over Predecessor (Unity) Description A recurring theme is how the game significantly improves upon Assassin's Creed Unity. Reviewers note better performance, fewer bugs, more refined mechanics, and a generally smoother, more enjoyable experience compared to its predecessor. Importance 34%	A recurring theme is how the game significantly improves upon Assassin's Creed Unity. Reviewers note better performance, fewer bugs, more refined mechanics, and a generally smoother, more enjoyable experience compared to its predecessor.	34%
Excellent Jack the Ripper DLC Description The 'Jack the Ripper' DLC is highly praised, often described as a standalone horror game or even better than the base game. It introduces new fear-based mechanics, a darker atmosphere, and an engaging storyline. Importance 31%	The 'Jack the Ripper' DLC is highly praised, often described as a standalone horror game or even better than the base game. It introduces new fear-based mechanics, a darker atmosphere, and an engaging storyline.	31%
Compelling Story & Characters Description The game's plot is generally considered engaging, well-written, and interesting, with a good balance of drama and action. The main characters are seen as likable, and their motivations and conflicts are well-developed. Importance 24%	The game's plot is generally considered engaging, well-written, and interesting, with a good balance of drama and action. The main characters are seen as likable, and their motivations and conflicts are well-developed.	24%
Rope Launcher Enhances Traversal Description The grappling hook, or 'rope launcher,' is frequently cited as a significant and welcome addition. It greatly improves vertical and horizontal traversal across London's wide streets and tall buildings, making exploration faster and more dynamic. Importance 23%	The grappling hook, or 'rope launcher,' is frequently cited as a significant and welcome addition. It greatly improves vertical and horizontal traversal across London's wide streets and tall buildings, making exploration faster and more dynamic.	23%
Varied & Enjoyable Side Content Description Players appreciate the diverse range of additional missions and activities, such as gang warfare, detective cases, and interactions with historical figures. These activities are described as engaging, not repetitive, and contribute to the overall fun. Importance 20%	Players appreciate the diverse range of additional missions and activities, such as gang warfare, detective cases, and interactions with historical figures. These activities are described as engaging, not repetitive, and contribute to the overall fun.	20%

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