Assassin's Creed Odyssey Review - IGN

Assassin's Creed Odyssey's open-world adventure through ancient Greece is a gorgeous thrill, and the best the series has ever been.

[CarlDechance]

Wow.....impressive score. Time to preorder.

[elazz]

You can pre order if you want but looking at the track record it's best to read if there are not any game breaking bugs. Sometimes these things are barely mentioned

[CarlDechance]

I’ve already talked directly to a reviewer of the game. He would tell me if the game had major issues. Feel pretty confident that is not the case based on his feedback. And his score is in line with IGN’s.

[TheKingKratos]

Had no bugs or glitchs in Origins on ps4 pro

[CarlDechance]

"Reviewers reported that the game keeps crashing on PC."

What reviewers?

[antz1104]

Really? Origins didn't have any bugs and it was amazing.

[UltraNova]

All this positive buzz about Assassin's Creed and I'm still torn...I haven't been able to get excited by another AC game in years(black flag was my last one)...even aftet the last two are seemingly great games...

Even the must play RDR 2 doesn't excite me that much simply because I'm fed up with huge open worlds filled to the brim with mundane chores...

Maybe I'll pick up Odyssey down the line simply because it actually sounds like a pretty good game this time.

[WANNAGETHIGH]

IGN are the same people who gave Spider-Man 8.7, while giving Shadow of Tomb Radar a 9 while other outlets gave Tome radar much lower scores(Gamespot 6). I don’t take there reviews seriously any more. But still I will be purchasing this game.

[CarlDechance]

Three different games. Three different reviewers. IGN is not one person.

[Jrios355]

Different reviewers with different opinions at IGN. Why is that so hard to understand?

[Poopmist]

I wouldn't use Gamespot as an example. They did fire someone for that Kane&Lynch thing.

[RookieMonsterLives]

IGN gave God of War a perfect 10 while other outlets like Gamespot gave it a 9. Different reviewers and different opinions. Why is people so upset that one reviewer gave a game higher or lower than another game on a certain site?

[Kribwalker]

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a fantastic game. i’m 68% complete at about 30hrs in it. The only thing i don’t like is the lame repeat death animations.

Ac Creed looks great. i usually get it for christmas from the mrs so i can wait to play it, but i will be playing this one for sure

[SegaGamer]

So what you are saying is that we all have to have the same opinions?

[starchild]

You're assuming everyone is going to agree that one game is better than another, but that isn't the case. We all have our own opinions. Dozens of reviewers gave Shadow of the Tomb Raider high scores. I happen to think it's a really great game too.

[chiefJohn117]

Donkey of the day goes to WANNA GET HIGH he believes all opinions are shared, he thinks because someone rated a game lower then another game mean anyone rating that lower game higher must be invalid but some reason don't think the opposite way???? Maybe the other reviews are wrong or maybe? Just maybe it's their personal opinion and taste. OMG 🤯 shocker huh?

Hehonheon (donkey noise lol)

[UNCHARTED2FANATIC]

GameSpot reviews are definitely more reliable. I got burned on tomb raider 2016 because of ign praising it. My fault for taking IGN seriously

[jagermaster619]

Just because you thought Spiderman was the best game ever made doesn't mean everyone else does!

[alb1899]

Get over it! Everyone has different opinions and there are more than one reviewer on IGN

[AngainorG7X]

You don't take them seriously because they gave Spiderman 8.7??? Seriously??? They gave God of War 10. It's their opinion dude. Plus we all know gamespot is trash.

[Seraphim]

this is where you guys fail. Gaming journalists should not be basing reviews on their opinions. They should be writing quality pieces about the games merit. Not their own interests and opinions. By your logic allowing anyone with an opinion to be a gaming journalist any ole fanboy who can score a gig writing for a website can rate bad games 10 and good games 7 because it's their opinion? Or you get a reviewer who doesn't even like, for instance, RPGs and writes a scathing review about a fantastic game. I understand opinion far too often is the case in reviews. But as journalists they should set their opinion aside and write/review games based off the merits of said game.

[jznrpg]

Ubisoft employee? I am interested in this game but scores won’t make me play it any sooner especially preorder, and definitely not IGNs opinion. It has been getting good scores overall and that’s great. But playing DQ 11 right now (turn on draconian features especially harder enemies it’s a great game) still need to play SpiderMan ,Red Dead is out soon just started Xenoblade expansion and that’s not including my backlog . Assasins Creed Games always drop in price so quickly and If they didn’t put out so many games maybe I would play it sooner but it’s another AC game that can be put behind some other games regardless of how good it is. Only way I’d pick this up before end of year is if it was a bad year of games but it isn’t.

[CarlDechance]

"Ubisoft employee?"

Because only Ubisoft employees preorder Ubisoft games? sigh....come on. I do like Ubisoft games. I too am playing DQ XI and loving it. Already got the platinum for Spider-man. Waiting on the DLC. I'm not expecting a major price drop anytime soon for Odyssey. The review scores are too good. And am somewhere along the way, I'm going to have to fit some Forza Horizon racing into my schedule. Busy time of year for a gamer!

[Notellin]

You could wait until Black Friday and get this game 35$ or less (most likely 29.99 which was the price of Origins or 24.99 if a retailer decides to get crazy).

One month roughly 50% savings. I've done this with Unity, Syndicate, Origins and will do the same in this case.

Definitely no reason to pre-order or get day one for this series.

Unless you're a die hard fan just wait a month.

[Relientk77]

Nice, can't wait to play it. I loved Origins.

[lelo2play]

Yep, looks good to me. Probable get it on release...

[jznrpg]

I like the rpg elements they speak of but I won’t grab it until it drops 20$ or so.

[Silly Mammo]

AC games usually get a nice discount during the Black Friday Sales. I usually wait until then to pick it up. Got to finish Spider-man and then on to RDR2.

[cfc83]

IGN get nice gifts from ubi. Best check sites who don't get bribes. It would appear to be getting 8's and 9's so......

[-Foxtrot]

I remember them showing off their AC goodies and amazingly press kits years ago but they don’t do it anymore...obvious why.

[Neonridr]

that would ring true if IGN's score was way above everyone else, but it seems to be in line with plenty of other reviews..

[CarlDechance]

Exactly. Metacritic is currently 86. It isn't like IGN is way off here. Seems like some folks here are wanting this game to be bad or something. I don't get it.

[RookieMonsterLives]

It is currently scoring about the same as Spider-Man on Metacritic and I absolutely love that game as do many on here as well. The only reason I can think of the hate for the score is IGN scoring this game higher than Spider-Man and it isn't sitting well with some people here. At the end of the day, just enjoy the games and leave the politics behind.

[cfc83]

True. I did point out it's getting 8's and 9's elsewhere. AC isn't really a franchise i've cared about since the Ezio days.

[nix]

Some of the perfect 10, I agree with but after giving 10 for GTA IV I finally stopped believing on reviews. Nowadays I'm too wise to make my own decision.

[thexmanone]

link please, or are you upset that its better then spiderman

[-Foxtrot]

Sounds and looks like Origins

They said Origins was “the best since ACII” and we’ll end up hearing the same thing again

Dosent even resemble an AC game anymore, once again, change something so much to freshen things up and they created a new IP

[TheKingKratos]

I'm buying it as Spartan game not assassins creed

[Chard]

I don't think people ever really wanted an Assassin's Creed game, at least not the modern day stuff. I wanted a pirate game, and I got it with Black Flag, but have to tolerate the actual AC stuff in it.

[Silly Mammo]

@ Chard
Someone should just remake Sid Meier's Pirates! with Black Flag's naval, boarding and fort capturing combat. And the shanties, of course.

[DarkVoyager]

I feel the same. I bought Origins and have still yet to finish it. It was just more of the same and frankly I got bored rather quickly. Assassin’s Creed has become stale.

[starchild]

My god, foxtrot. You're one of the most negative, hateful people I've ever come across.

Origins was a fantastic game for me and many other gamers. Just see the user reviews to get an idea. https://www.amazon.com/gp/a...

But because you and the other hate bandwagoners don't personally enjoy it (or have some other irrational axes to grind) apparently it must be constantly derided. You guys have been hating on the series every time a new game comes out. You would think that you would have realized a long time ago it just isn't for you and moved on.

[-Foxtrot]

Urgh here we go, another starchild "you're being negative, I don't like it, I could ignore you but I'm so upset over your opinion, Mr stranger on the internet who doesn't impact my life at all"

Get over yourself man. Lots of people on here say worse shit then me and the hilarious thing is when they say it it's out of pure spite, no counters or opinions just "it sucks because I said so". I know, I know you're a huge AC fanboy but come on don't get so uptight.

Lol...amazon, to try and back up a point XD

https://www.metacritic.com/...

Looks pretty average to me...7.2? Despite it's high 84 overall score from sites.

Here's something that may be hard to swallow, either shut up and move on if you don't like my opinion or keep on bitching about "my bitching" (ironic huh). Choice is yours.

[Vegamyster]

Amazon has verified purchases for those that write reviews so you know that they actually own the game, Metacritic doesn't and is one of the worst/toxic places to get opinions from lol.

[Kribwalker]

@vegamyster

Why would we trust verified users when we can trust internet randoms that can make multiple accounts?

[Imalwaysright]

Not only that but he's also a hypocrite. If a Sony studio changes somewhat the formula of a known IP aka Santa Monica and GoW, SM are "pushing themselves". If it is non Sony studio like Ubisoft then they're making a new IP. He is a troll and then plays the victim when someone calls him on it. Hilarious stuff.

[The_Devil_Hunter]

Yep always has something negative to say about everything at all times, his life must be awesome.

[starchild]

No, Foxtrot, it's not because someone merely said something negative. People say negative things all the time and I have no issue with it. It's when people consistently spread FUD about a game and state it in a really authoritarian way, as if it was the only valid perspective, that it becomes blatant agenda-driven trolling.

Someone can express criticisms of a game in a way that shows that they have genuine interest in the game and simultaneously show a respect and awareness for the fact that others like the game as it is. Your comments have neither of those qualities. You have badmouthed the Assassin's Creed series for many years and it's clear you're not a fan merely "expressing healthy criticism", as people like you usually try to portray your comments.

On top of that you show no respect for the fact that other people do enjoy the series and are wanting to discuss the game in a generally constructive manner, not hear comments from someone who just wants to tear down the series and shove those negative opinions down other people's throats.

If Imalwaysright or someone like that said they personally could never get into the Assassin's Creed games or that they don't care for particular ways the series has changed it wouldn't bother me. People have different tastes. Yes, I do like Assassin's Creed and I could lay out the reasons why, but I'm not the ultra fan you claim me to be. It's not really about this series specifically. It's about a general attitude and behavior among some people in the gaming community which is in part leading to the extreme toxic environment we're dealing with.

[Marcello]

IGN you still suck at reviews. Despite the bugs bugs bugs, AC still hasnt been good since Black Flag.

[goldwyncq]

Origins easily blows Black Flag out of the water.

[Elda]

Okay!!!

[starchild]

You're stating your opinion as if it were a fact. Many many people disagree with you. Origins was the best game in the whole series, in my book.

[Elda]

Imo AC:Black Flag was horrible.

[HeisenbergX]

Geez is it me or this game actually looks like and early generation game like black flag .. the graphics are so unimpressive and the game looks so boring with that been there done that feeling. I don’t believe these scores

[jbull]

Ubisoft would be better of making a fantasy rpg as they have the talent to make beautiful open worlds and a solid game engine. Have a separate franchise to the AC series as they really should move on from it. You could say its holding them back as I think they could make a great game to compete with the Witcher, Dragon Age series.

[iistuii]

Preloaded on PC & ready to go. Really enjoyed Origins & this seems bigger & better in the reviews i've watched. Odyssey & FH4 in the same week, can't be bad.

[JesusBuiltmyHotrod]

Origins was a bore with repetitive , poor side quests and way too bloated, I expect this will be similar and will be anotgher over hyped AAA game.

[AizenSosuke]

Basically a new IP disguised as AC.

[pyroxxx]

Still haven't finished Origins,.. (wanted to platinum it,.. so shit got boring to the point I didn't even finish campaign) Will probably have to go back,.. but I have better games to play,..

[monkey602]

I had to push myself to even finish the campaign on Origins. It was such a dull game. Which was hard to admit when I had nearly cried tears of joy over hearing it was going to Egypt.

Seriously if Origins was a colour that fucker would be beige

[CrystalFantasy3]

I can't deal with reused animations between male and female protagonist. I do like ancient Greek settings though...

I'll get it when it's 20 bucks.

[jznrpg]

Yeah somewhere around there sounds right for me too. Almost every AC after 2 I got for 20 besides Black Flag . Though I never bought Unity or Origins or Syndicate . Some say Origins is pretty good some say it’s boring as paint drying. They killed the franchise with the yearly releases , even if its a good entry I don’t feel like I am missing out not playing another AC game. But I might pick this up someday but I said same thing for Origins too

[DrumBeat]

Already pre-ordered.

[Father__Merrin]

I need to get creed origins back and play through that. These new creed reboots are awesome

[Tankbusta40]

Woo get Friday and the weekend off to play this!!! Cant wait

[SovereignSnaKe]

I haven't touched an Assassin's Creed game since II back in November of 2009, why do I feel like I've not missed a thing?

[CarlDechance]

I would say you have missed a lot actually.

[UnholyLight]

Initially my plan was not to get this game rightaways because lately I never finish these games. The last one was actually REALLY REALLY good but I just never got a round to finishing it. Wish this game came out next year to be honest but I am totally gonna go out and get it based on everything ive seen and heard, the hype is real

[Critic4l_Strik3]

Article title: Assassin's Creed Odyssey Review
Video title: Assassin's Creed Odyssey Review
Shows video with all ACs scores

[Realms]

Honestly after playing Origins I get the same vibe from this game. I rather wait for Red Dead 2 maybe we will something new from Rockstar Ubisoft's formula is starting to get stale at least for me. Maybe I'm wrong but I get the feeling this game is a mix of Origins and Black Flag nothing wrong with that but if that's the case I rather play RD2 instead.

[UNCHARTED2FANATIC]

They also gave Tomb raider a 9 which was mediocre

[Elda]

The look & gameplay reminds me of AC:Origins which I enjoyed immensely.Once I'm done with Spiderman & Shadow of the Tomb Raider I'll be picking this up.

[Soulrakk]

"Reviewers reported that the game keeps crashing on PC."

What a shocker. The more I lean towards PC, the more I lean back towards consoles.

[Psychotica]

Watch the Gamespot review and see the crash errors on PS4

[Stevonidas]

Assassin's Creed without assassins. Brilliant.

[Psychotica]

You can sneak up behind someone and kill them, there you go you are an assassin

[senorfartcushion]

Just another AAA game getting the AAA IGN treatment.

[NextGenCeo]

Too Much Money from Ubisoft to IGN...

[Orionsangel]

Compare it to that boring garbage, Ryse, Son of Rome. We've come a long way.

[joab777]

Origins was a phenomenal game so I am sure this will be great. But it will easily be surpassed by RDR2 in a few wks.

If I had the time, very few if any have recreated ancient worlds like Ubi, and with added rpg elements, a better and longer story and evolved combat, I would assuredly play. But I don’t! Enjoy

[joab777]

Ubi has become one of the best devs around. Tough to deny these days, despite many rough patches!

[Petebloodyonion]

Finally a game of the year contender and.... Oh sorry, nope you're a 3rd party game from Ubisoft and in this regard not worthy of a perfect score just like Farcry.
Perhaps if you were exclusive then we would be more then happy to give you that perfect score that we give to games like Zelda, Spiderman, and others you know a real game that copies all your mechanics but deserved the credit because....
Well because...
It doesn't matter why just take your high score and we will put you perhaps as a contender (but you won't win).

Sign the media.

[bellome]

Thank God someone is telling me how to spend my money. /s