Assassin’s Creed Shadows Players Slam Downgrade From Odyssey

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In the past two months, Assassin’s Creed: Shadow has been available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X, allowing players ample time not only to enjoy AC: Shadows but also to reflect upon it. As the initial excitement surrounding its release subsides, some dedicated Assassin’s Creed fans have begun to notice several areas where the game falls short compared to previous titles in the series. For instance, the side quests in AC: Shadow are a significant step down from what the franchise has provided at certain points historically, and they especially pale in comparison to those found in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.

Ever since Assassin’s Creed transformed into an open-world RPG with Assassin’s Creed Origins, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey has arguably excelled most in the realm of side quests. This is due to the fact that its side quests are less focused on fetch and checklist tasks and instead offer more depth. Given Ubisoft acknowledged The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt as an influence for the game, this isn’t unexpected. However, since then, the side quests have fallen short, particularly in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, as some fans have pointed out.

On the Assassin’s Creed Reddit, a popular post this week expresses dissatisfaction with the side missions in Shadows compared to those in Odyssey. The user feels that the secondary objectives in Assassin’s Creed Shadows are monotonous and repetitive. They often involve killing a certain number of enemies, gathering items for specific characters, or assassinating generic groups of targets.

The text goes on to mention a few instances where this rule doesn’t apply, but those are rare cases. It ends optimistically that such exceptions won’t be common in future games. It seems the appeal of the post mirrors this view, along with numerous comments left on it.

1. Comment 1: “The entire game feels like a decrease in quality compared to Odyssey.”

2. Comment 2: “Origins and Odyssey remain the benchmark for side content within the series. I’m okay with how Valhalla and Shadows handle things, but it’s definitely not as good.”

While not every player of Assassin’s Creed Shadows may share this sentiment, it’s a common complaint heard frequently since its launch in March. The game tends to struggle with issues that many open-world games face – while it offers a vast, diverse world, it can also feel shallow and repetitive at times.

After making my points, as usual, don’t hesitate to share your thoughts below. In the meantime, if you’re interested in comprehensive updates about Assassin’s Creed Shadows, such as the latest news, rumors, leaks, and speculations, follow this link.

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2025-05-18 03:44