Assassin's Creed Odyssey review
Odyssey can feel a bit grind-y at times, especially when you hit a string of missions that feel too similar and do little to progress the story. But again, the excellent combat and constant lure of upgrading your character generally kept us engaged throughout. If you enjoyed last year's Origins, you'll appreciate Odyssey's ability to retain what its predecessor did right, while also enriching the experience with a deeper focus on RPG systems. If you haven't played an Assassin's Creed game since the days when hooded killers sprung from the shadows to introduce a shiv into their targets' jugulars, well, you're in for a few surprises. Mostly though, you can expect to dive into one of the series' biggest, best, and most ambitious entries yet, even if it has shelved its signature cloak and wrist-mounted dagger.
Deep, rewarding progression system; Insanely satisfying combat; Fantastic naval elements; Stunning, sprawling open-world; Kassandra's a compelling new protagonist;
Repetitive objectives; Story can feel a bit stretched;