Info about Assassin's Creed® Origins:

Official game description:
Comparison Grid
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Deluxe Edition
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The Deluxe Edition includes the base game and the Deluxe Pack:
\- Ambush at Sea exclusive mission
\- Desert Cobra Pack: 1 outfit, 1 mount, 2 weapons, 1 shield
\- 3 Ability Points
Gold Edition
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The Gold Edition includes the base game, the Season Pass, and the Deluxe Pack:
\- The Hidden Ones expansion
\- The Curse Of the Pharaohs expansion
\- Roman Centurion Pack: 1 outfit, 1 mount, 2 weapons, 1 shield
\- Horus Pack: 1 outfit, 1 mount, 2 bows, 1 shield
\- Ambush at Sea exclusive mission
\- Desert Cobra Pack: 1 outfit, 1 mount, 2 weapons, 1 shield
\- 3 Ability Points
About the Game
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A COUNTRY TO DISCOVER
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From deserts to lush oases, from the Mediterranean Sea to the tombs of Giza, sail down the Nile, and fight your way against dangerous ancient factions and wild beasts as you explore this gigantic and unpredictable land.
EMBRACE ACTION-RPG
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Experience a completely new way to fight. Loot and use dozens of weapons with different characteristics and rarities. Explore deep progression mechanics and challenge your skills against unique and powerful bosses.
A NEW STORY EVERY TIME YOU PLAY
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Engage in multiple quests and gripping stories as you cross paths with strong and memorable characters, from the wealthiest high-born to the most desperate outcasts.

Release date: Oct 26, 2017

Categories: Action RPG, Open-World Exploration, Character Progression, Historical Setting, Stealth Gameplay, Parkour Gameplay, Story-driven Gameplay

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 65; verdict: Aggressive Monetization; summary: The game has received mixed reviews regarding its monetization practices. Several players have expressed frustration with the removal of free item acquisition methods, forcing them to purchase through the Helix store. Additionally, the necessity of buying DLCs to fully enjoy or complete the game has been highlighted as a negative aspect. However, many reviews also suggest that the game offers good value for money when purchased on sale. The excessive grinding and repetitive tasks have been noted as potential tactics to encourage in-game purchases.
- Wiki: score 50; verdict: Needs Improvement; summary: The primary user complaints revolve around the need for external data to understand complex mechanics and lore, encountering bugs and glitches, and the educational value of the game requiring additional resources. These issues significantly impact the user experience, often forcing players to rely on external sources like wikis and online searches.
- Proton/Linux: score 30; verdict: Minor Tweaks; summary: The game experiences performance issues particularly with AMD GPUs, which can be mitigated with specific tweaks like using DXVK. Additionally, users on Linux need to force specific versions of Proton to run the game, indicating some level of tinkering is required for optimal performance and compatibility.
- Steam Deck: score 60; verdict: Playable with Significant Issues; summary: The analysis of user feedback for Assassin's Creed Origins on the Steam Deck reveals several key issues. The Ubisoft Connect launcher is a major point of frustration, requiring frequent logins and often failing to work properly. Gameplay and control issues are also noted, with users finding the controls confusing and unresponsive at times. Battery life and performance on the Steam Deck are suboptimal, with users reporting around 2.5 hours on OLED and 1.5 hours on LCD. Despite these issues, the story and origin of the Assassin Brotherhood are well-received, with users appreciating the emotional depth and different fight mechanics.

- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: The game generally performs well on lower-end hardware with sufficient RAM, but higher-end systems report significant stability issues. Mid-range hardware shows strong performance with minor caveats.
  - Sample size: 167 (1% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM / <16GB RAM (positive, 51 reports): The game runs smoothly on mid to high settings with consistent frame rates.
  - Windows 12-15GB VRAM (negative, 42 reports): The game frequently crashes and freezes, causing system instability.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM / 16-31GB RAM (positive, 34 reports): The game performs well on ultra settings with high frame rates.
  - Caveats: 167 of 14747 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $10.00 - $30.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence consistently mentions that the game is worth purchasing when it is on sale or at a discounted price. The reviews highlight the game's value for money during sales, with specific mentions of prices around $29.8 and even lower. This suggests that the community considers the fair base-game price range to be significantly lower than the full price, emphasizing the game's worth during discounts.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 73.3h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 2.0h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides several direct and indirect references to playtime. The first quote mentions '120+ hours' spent on completing the game entirely, including side quests and objectives. The second quote states '100% in 73.3 hours,' indicating the time taken to achieve full completion. The third quote suggests a high level of engagement and exploration, implying significant playtime. The fourth quote mentions spending 'hours just exploring,' which supports the idea of extended play sessions. These quotes collectively support the extracted playtime metrics, particularly for game completion and session length.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: Assassin's Creed Origins initially intrigues players with its historical and mythological elements, but the combat and controls can feel clunky. Once players adapt to the control scheme and find their preferred playstyle, the game becomes more enjoyable and rewarding.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Finding a preferred playstyle and getting used to the control scheme.
  - Time to anchor: 1h 0m
  - Friction: Clunky combat at first; Confusing control scheme; Repetitive side quests and tasks
  - Unlock drivers: Adapting to the control scheme; Finding a preferred playstyle; Character progression and leveling system
  - Conditions: Interest in historical and mythological settings; Patience for repetitive tasks; Willingness to adapt to new control schemes
- Player Archetypes:
  - Grind-Averse Critic (no buy)
    - Motivation: Seeking a balanced and enjoyable gaming experience without excessive grinding.
    - Playstyle: Prefers games with meaningful progression and minimal repetitive tasks.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: Critic; Gamer
    - Reference games: Assassin's Creed Odyssey; Assassin's Creed Valhalla
  - Story-Driven Explorer (sale)
    - Motivation: Engaging story and rich world design.
    - Playstyle: Enjoys exploration and side quests, appreciates well-developed characters and narratives.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Fan; Gamer
    - Reference games: Assassin's Creed Valhalla; Assassin's Creed Odyssey
  - Completionist (sale)
    - Motivation: Achieving 100% completion and exploring every aspect of the game.
    - Playstyle: Thorough exploration and completion of all game content.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Completionist; Gamer
    - Reference games: Assassin's Creed Odyssey; Assassin's Creed Valhalla
  - Newcomer (buy)
    - Motivation: Experiencing a new direction in the Assassin's Creed series.
    - Playstyle: Exploring new mechanics and enjoying the fresh direction of the game.
    - Experience: newcomer
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Newcomer; Gamer
    - Reference games: Assassin's Creed Unity; Assassin's Creed Syndicate


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Immersive Ancient Egypt setting (weight 0.96): The game's setting in Ancient Egypt is frequently highlighted for its beauty, detail, and immersive atmosphere. Players enjoy exploring the well-crafted and historically rich environment, which brings the ancient civilization to life.
- Bayek as a compelling protagonist (weight 0.42): Bayek is widely praised for being a well-developed, charismatic, and emotionally engaging protagonist. Players appreciate his strong character design, compelling story, and excellent voice acting, which make him a standout figure in the game.
- Engaging story and characters (weight 0.31): The story and characters are noted for being engaging and emotionally deep. Players find the main storyline and side quests compelling, with well-developed characters that add to the game's appeal.
- Rewarding exploration and side missions (weight 0.29): Exploration and side missions are highlighted as rewarding and engaging. Players enjoy the diverse and interesting side quests that enrich the game world and provide a satisfying experience.
- Enjoyable combat mechanics (weight 0.23): The combat system is described as enjoyable, fun, and rewarding. Players appreciate the action-focused and tactical combat mechanics that add to the game's excitement and challenge.
- Historical and architectural details (weight 0.14): The game is commended for its historical and architectural details, which add authenticity and educational value. Players appreciate the accurate recreation of historical settings and structures.
- RPG elements add depth (weight 0.14): The RPG mechanics are praised for adding depth and variability to the gameplay. Players appreciate the customization options and the depth that RPG elements bring to the game.
- Great soundtrack and overall experience (weight 0.11): The game is praised for its great soundtrack and overall excellent experience. Players appreciate the atmospheric and memorable soundtrack that complements the visuals and enhances the gaming experience.
- Intuitive and accessible gameplay (weight 0.1): The gameplay is described as intuitive, well-made, and accessible. Players appreciate the freedom and details in the gameplay mechanics that make the game enjoyable and easy to understand.

Common complaints:
- Repetitive side quests (weight 0.35): Many players find the side quests to be repetitive, monotonous, and lacking variety. These quests often feel dull and can be frustrating due to their repetitive nature.
- Frustrating leveling system (weight 0.17): The leveling system is often criticized for being poorly implemented and frustrating. It can restrict gameplay and feel out of place, leading to an unsatisfactory experience.
- Ubisoft service issues (weight 0.14): Ubisoft's service, including their launcher and customer support, is often criticized for being poor and problematic. This can affect the overall experience with the game.
- Repetitive mission structure (weight 0.12): The mission structure is often seen as repetitive and simple, which can be frustrating for players. This repetitiveness can make the gameplay feel monotonous.
- Poor parkour mechanics (weight 0.11): Parkour mechanics are criticized for feeling off and poorly implemented. They are often seen as an afterthought and could be improved.
- Buggy gameplay (weight 0.11): The game is described as mildly buggy with some bugs present. This can affect the overall gameplay experience.
- Artificial difficulty due to level differences (weight 0.1): Level differences can create artificial difficulty, making combat frustrating and distorting gameplay. This can affect the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Tedious and repetitive activities (weight 0.09): Activities in the game are often described as tedious, repetitive, and boring. This can make the gameplay feel monotonous and time-consuming.
- Not a true Assassin's Creed game (weight 0.08): Some players feel that the game does not capture the essence of a true Assassin's Creed game. It is often compared unfavorably to older games in the series.
- Poor gameplay mechanics (weight 0.08): Some gameplay mechanics are seen as poor and not as expected. There is a desire for smoother and more improved mechanics.
- Lack of stealth mechanics (weight 0.07): Stealth mechanics are often seen as simplistic, underutilized, and frustrating. This can detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- Enemy balance issues (weight 0.07): Enemies can be too strong for the current level, creating balance issues. This can make combat difficult and frustrating.
- Cumbersome movement (weight 0.06): Movement mechanics are criticized for being cumbersome and slow. Controls are often seen as not ideal.
- Lack of variety and innovation (weight 0.06): The game is criticized for lacking variety, personalization, and innovation. This can make the gameplay feel stale and uninteresting.

Gameplay feedback:
- Historical and architectural exploration (weight 0.31): Players can explore a historically rich setting, including landmarks and ancient structures, with a focus on Ancient Egypt and its cultural representation.
- Character development and story progression (weight 0.31): The game emphasizes story and character development, with a narrative that includes character relationships and a progression system with skill trees.
- Expansive open-world design (weight 0.3): The game features a large open world with diverse locations and activities, offering players extensive exploration opportunities and various quests and secrets.
- Detailed combat mechanics (weight 0.22): The combat system is hit box driven and requires strategy and timing, offering various weapons and tactics for a more tactical and rewarding experience.
- Leveling and skill upgrades (weight 0.19): The leveling system impacts combat effectiveness and includes skill and equipment upgrading, with a gear level system that affects player and enemy damage.
- Engaging side quests (weight 0.16): Side quests add depth to the game, featuring mini-stories and interesting activities that complement the main quest progression.
- High-quality graphics and gameplay (weight 0.13): The game is praised for its beautiful and high-quality graphics, as well as excellent gameplay mechanics that enhance the overall experience.
- Tomb and pyramid exploration (weight 0.1): Exploration mechanics include tombs, pyramids, and ruins, providing players with opportunities to discover secrets and hidden locations.
- Educational Discovery Tour mode (weight 0.1): The Discovery Tour mode offers historical and educational content, allowing players to learn about the historical setting in an engaging way.
- Skill tree with various abilities (weight 0.06): The game features a detailed skill tree with various abilities, allowing for character customization and progression.

Performance notes:
- Frequent crashes (weight 0.11): Several players experience frequent crashes, including issues with the launcher and general instability. This significantly impacts the gameplay experience.
- Mixed FPS performance (weight 0.1): Players report varying FPS performance depending on settings and hardware. Mid settings on a 1080ti yield 60-70 FPS, while high to very high settings result in 35-50 FPS. Very low or low settings provide 50-55 FPS.
- Impressive graphics (weight 0.08): The game's graphics are praised for being impressive on both consoles and PC, with some noting they are ahead of their time.
- High CPU usage and bugs (weight 0.08): The game is noted to be a CPU hog and contains various bugs, affecting overall performance and gameplay experience.
- Compatibility and technical issues (weight 0.07): There are various compatibility and technical issues reported, including problems with Ubisoft Connect and game freezes after Windows updates.
- Loading screen freezes (weight 0.06): Players report that the game often freezes on loading screens, leading to extended wait times or inability to proceed.
- Gameplay and technical bugs (weight 0.06): Players report several gameplay-related bugs, including enemy detection issues, movement and hitbox problems, and getting stuck on the logo interface.
- Frame rate instability (weight 0.04): While some players experience stable frame rates, others report instability, indicating inconsistent performance across different setups.
- Performance and server issues (weight 0.04): There are reports of general performance issues as well as server-related problems, impacting the overall gaming experience.
- High system requirements (weight 0.04): The game has rich PC requirements, with some players joking about needing advanced hardware to run it smoothly.
- Specific performance issues (weight 0.04): Players encounter jitters while running on rocks and occasional FPS dips, pointing to specific scenarios where performance is suboptimal.
- Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) (weight 0.03): Some players report that the game causes BSODs, which is a severe issue affecting system stability.
- Performance issues in dense areas (weight 0.03): Players report performance issues in areas with dense graphics or activity, indicating optimization challenges in specific scenarios.
- DLC performance issues (weight 0.03): Performance issues are reported specifically with the game's DLC, affecting the overall experience for players engaging with additional content.
- Optimization not ideal but decent (weight 0.03): While the game's optimization is not considered ideal, it is generally viewed as decent, indicating a mixed but somewhat positive reception of the game's performance.
- Asset reloading on fast travel (weight 0.02): Players note that all assets fully unload and reload when fast-traveling even short distances, which can be disruptive to gameplay.

Recommendations:
- Highly recommended game (weight 0.14): The game is highly recommended for its immersive experience, engaging story, and beautiful world. It is particularly suggested for history and exploration lovers.
- Recommended for specific audiences (weight 0.13): The game is recommended for fans of the franchise, history lovers, RPG fans, and those who enjoy open-world games with strong character development and beautiful world design.
- Recommended for new players (weight 0.11): The game is recommended for newcomers and those who love immersive worlds. It is also suggested for both new players and old fans.
- Recommended for open-world RPG fans (weight 0.1): The game is recommended for those who enjoy open-world RPGs, beautiful worlds, and decent action gameplay. It is also suggested for players who enjoy parkour and character progression elements.
- Good value for money (weight 0.1): The game is considered worth the price and offers great value for money, especially if purchased on sale.
- Worth playing for Egyptian history (weight 0.06): The game is worth playing for those who enjoy exploring ancient Egypt and its history. It is recommended for fans of Egyptian history and themes.
- Technical recommendations (weight 0.05): The game is recommended for strong PCs and is strongly recommended despite some flaws.
- Franchise reboot (weight 0.04): The game is noted as a strong reboot of the franchise and is highly recommended despite differences from conventional Assassin's Creed games.
- Series-based recommendation (weight 0.04): The game is recommended based on its association with the Assassin's Creed series and for exploring Egypt on the go.
- Gameplay tips (weight 0.04): It is suggested not to complete all side quests if busy in real life, indicating the game is long and meant to be enjoyed without rushing.

Other player notes:
- Ubisoft account requirement (weight 0.03): The game requires players to have a Ubisoft account and use the Ubisoft launcher to play.
- Activation key problems (weight 0.03): Some players experienced issues with the activation key, which may prevent them from accessing the game.
- Language issues (weight 0.02): There are reports of language-related problems, which could affect the gameplay experience for non-native speakers.
- Linux compatibility (weight 0.02): Some players mentioned playing the game on Linux, indicating potential compatibility considerations.
- Gifted copy (weight 0.02): A few players received the game as a gift, which might be relevant for understanding the context of their reviews.
- First AC game experience (weight 0.02): For some players, this is their first experience with an Assassin's Creed game, which might influence their perspective.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.18): Players are primarily frustrated with the repetitive nature of side quests and the excessive grinding required for leveling. Additionally, technical issues such as game crashes, bugs, and problems with Ubisoft's platform and customer support contribute significantly to this frustration.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.15): Players enjoy the immersive atmosphere and the beautiful, detailed world of ancient Egypt. The engaging story, varied environments, and the overall exploration and combat mechanics contribute to a positive and enjoyable experience.
- Disappointment (weight 0.12): Disappointment stems from the game's repetitive gameplay and lack of innovation in mechanics. Players also express dissatisfaction with the story, character development, and the shift from traditional Assassin's Creed mechanics to an action RPG format.
- Joy (weight 0.1): Joy is derived from the beautiful and immersive world of ancient Egypt, along with the engaging story and enjoyable gameplay mechanics. Players appreciate the detailed environments, historical setting, and the overall exploration and combat experiences.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.06): Satisfaction comes from the engaging story and well-developed characters, particularly Bayek. Players also appreciate the depth of the story, the variety of side quests, and the overall high quality and replayability of the game.
- Admiration (weight 0.06): Players admire the game's detailed and historically accurate world, as well as the beautiful scenery and immersive atmosphere. The emotional depth of the story and the high-quality graphics also contribute to this admiration.
- Excitement (weight 0.05): Excitement is generated by the game's detailed and beautiful world, engaging story, and improved combat mechanics. The historical context and the variety of weapons and missions add to the overall excitement.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.03): Nostalgia is evoked by the game's setting and atmosphere, which remind players of classic Assassin's Creed games and childhood memories related to Egyptian culture and history.
- Awe (weight 0.02): Players are in awe of the beautiful and detailed recreation of ancient Egypt, the grand scale of the open world, and the immersive atmosphere. The visuals and historical accuracy contribute to this sense of awe.
- Engagement (weight 0.02): Engagement is driven by the emotional story and character development, particularly Bayek's journey. The large and detailed open world, along with the historical atmosphere, keeps players engaged.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.02): Enthusiasm comes from the detailed combat and stealth mechanics, the large and well-designed map, and the game's historical and mythological elements. The strong narrative and character development also contribute to this enthusiasm.
- Positive (weight 0.02): Players have an overall positive experience with the game, enjoying the story, scenery, and weapons. Despite some repetitive missions, the immersive and rewarding experience contributes to positive emotions.
- Appreciation (weight 0.02): Appreciation is felt for the Discovery Tour mode and its educational value, as well as the historical restoration and attention to detail. The game's adaptability to different playstyles and its artistic direction are also appreciated.
- Immersed (weight 0.02): Players feel immersed in the detailed and historically accurate recreation of ancient Egypt. The stunning Egyptian setting and the detailed atmosphere contribute to this immersive experience.
- Anger (weight 0.01): Anger is primarily caused by technical issues and frustration with Ubisoft's platform, including constant logouts, issues with the Ubisoft Connect Launcher, and poor customer support.
- Engaged (weight 0.01): Players are engaged by the well-constructed story of Bayek and his character development. The immersive experience, engaging storyline, and the interactive tour also contribute to this engagement.
- Negative (weight 0.01): Negative feelings arise from disappointment with the game's script, characters, and missions, as well as frustration with the game's controls and combat mechanics. Repetitive content and control issues also contribute to these negative emotions.
- Frustrated (weight 0.01): Frustration is caused by repetitive gameplay, level-locked main quests, and bugs affecting the gameplay experience. Issues with Ubisoft's platform integration and combat mechanisms also contribute to this frustration.
- Excited (weight 0.01): Excitement is generated by the positive aspects of the game, such as the story, gameplay, and graphics. The enjoyable combat system and impressive graphics also contribute to this excitement.
- Surprise (weight 0.01): Players are pleasantly surprised by the game's quality and depth, as well as the immersive experience and beautiful scenery. The depth of the narrative and historical context also contribute to this surprise.}