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[Top 10] Best Assassin's Creed Games to Play First

SwaZee — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 10:31:40 +0000

As a series, Assassin’s Creed is one of the most iconic ever made and is even considered to be a staple in the video game industry. The massive success of this series paved the way for many more properties under the same name to be a thing, due to which we have AC themed movies, comic books, novels etc. This is a great thing for the overall story that they are telling!

So, naturally, this shows us which games are in the proper order to be played. For example, we must start with the very first release in the series, 2007’s Assassin’s Creed, and just follow on from there by numbered and consecutive releases until Black Flag, which is the last numbered game in the series. However, moving on from there is just as simple as you just have to go by release year.

However, this series does have a fair bit of diversity in terms of whatever each game tends to focus on. So, in this list, we will take a look at which game to play first depending on what you are looking for, so let’s take a look!

1. For Story: Assassin’s Creed 1 - 2007 (PC, Playstation 3, Xbox 360)

Trailer: Assassin's Creed 1

The no-brainer answer for the story continuity is to start with the very first game in the series, Assassin’s Creed 1. Though it feels very dated compared to when it was released back in 2007, it was the game that introduced us to this compelling universe and is also the one that starts off the secondary modern day storyline.

This modern day storyline is what connected the main AC releases from AC1 up until AC4 as it all dealt with an apocalyptic event which Desmond had to stop. All games after this direct series were loosely connected and served to be more like standalone games, so it is best to play starting from AC1 to get the best and most connected modern day story.

2. For the best standalone story: Assassin’s Creed 2 - 2009 (PC, Playstation 3, Xbox 360)

Trailer: Assassin's Creed 2

Naturally, people expect the sequels of any game to be better than the previous one and while this isn’t always the case, it’s natural for us to assume that the sequels can take what they learnt from the last game and make it even better. People expected this from AC2 but no one really had an idea just how much better it would truly be than its predecessor.

AC2 introduced us to Ezio, the best character that Ubisoft has ever made, and showed him to be a fun and extremely lovable character that has many flaws, which made him super relatable as well. They also show him experiencing unimaginable loss but never letting that get the better of him. The story is tragic, beautiful and deeply personal, and one that everyone should experience.

3. For Strategy: Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood - 2010 (PC, Playstation 3, Xbox 360)

Trailer: Assassin's Creed Brotherhood

AC Brotherhood is the second game where we play as Ezio and in this, we see him slightly older and further along in his journey of becoming the legendary assassin that we would later know him as. The reason why this game is the best one in the series for those who love strategy is because of the fact that it, more than the others, makes us feel like the head of the Order.

This is done by introducing new mechanics that let us choose many new assassin disciples and assign them roles and things to do, as well as targets to take out. This is a feature that was very loved and greatly missed in some later games that made the player feel like the Master Assassin which was the head of the Order.

4. For Secrets and Mystery: Assassin’s Creed Revelations - 2011 (PC, Playstation 3, Xbox 360)

Trailer: Assassin's Creed Revelations

Revelations is the final AC featuring our beloved Ezio as it sees him finally capping off his story and retiring. However, while this may sound all calm and peaceful, Constantinople is quite the match for our dear hero. Not only does it house many terrifying foes, but also secrets and mysteries relating to the Brotherhood, history and most importantly, to Altaïr.

Ezio’s journey here sees him coming across many secrets and uncovering many truths behind the nature of the Assassin v Templar conflict, as well as some knowledge about the first civilization and the upcoming apocalypse. The game also features Altaïr for the first time since AC1 and the way we get to him is a mystery in and of itself so definitely check Revelations out.

5. For Freedom: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag - 2013 (PC, Playstation 3, Xbox 360)

Trailer: Assassin's Creed Black Flag

Freedom is perhaps the biggest and most obvious thing you can expect from a pirate themed video game, and Black Flag does not disappoint on this front. Since the game starts off as one that is very pirate heavy with the assassins only playing a part later on, you have your own ship and the entire ocean to travel at your disposal.

This aspect never really goes away, even after the introduction of the Brotherhood. Black Flag gives you a gorgeous and massive open world to explore on your ship or on land, and the sense of scale and freedom is just astounding.

6. For Stealth: Assassin’s Creed Unity - 2014 (PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One, Stadia)

Trailer: Assassin's Creed Unity

For all the criticism that Unity got upon its messy release back in 2014, it remains now one of the best and purest Assassin’s Creed games. Much of the reason for this is because of the entire overhaul they did to all the animations and mechanics of the game. This also serves as the best game to play if you want to feel most like an actual assassin.

Arno was the protagonist for Unity and was marketed as the deadliest assassin that we have seen yet in terms of stealth and skill, and this is perfectly replicated in the gameplay as it also contained the most gadgets and different avenues to kill your targets so far as well as the incredible Black Box missions. All these things, coupled with the most fluid parkour, movement and animations made this the single best AC game for all stealth lovers!

7. For Tools: Assassin’s Creed Syndicate - 2015 (PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One, Stadia, Nintendo Switch)

Trailer: Assassin's Creed Syndicate

AC Syndicate was the direct follow up to AC Unity and was a fun game set in 18th Century London. Due to it being the most recent game in terms of setting and timeline, Syndicate showed the natural evolution of the Brotherhood in terms of the tools that they used for traversal, combat, stealth etc. Being a globe spanning secret society with many resources, it makes perfect sense for the Brotherhood to have evolved their methods with time.

Some of this equipment included a grappling hook, which made traversal and the scaling of buildings far quicker and easier, as well as a mobile Assassin Headquarters, which was on a moving train which would always be running around on a private track around London, which made great sense seeing as how the assassins need to be anywhere at any time.

8. For RPG Mechanics: Assassin’s Creed Origins - 2017 (PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One, Stadia, Nintendo Switch)

Trailer: Assassin's Creed Origins

Origins was the first game of the Ancient Trilogy made by Ubisoft after the release of Syndicate and not only did this mark a change to go even further back in history, but also a change in gameplay. For the first time ever, AC had gone full RPG and it was definitely done best in Origins as compared to the ones that followed.

A reason for this was mainly because this was the first game to do so, making the entire new gameplay loop fresh and way more engaging, something that just overstayed its welcome in the following 2 entries in the series. Ancient Egypt was awesome and also packed to the brim with secrets, and was the perfect RPG for the series.

9. For a Beautiful World: Assassin’s Creed Odyssey - 2018 (PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One, Stadia, Nintendo Switch)

Trailer: Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Odyssey was the game that marked the decision of Ubisoft to completely throw away and abandon the identity of the AC series of stealth action and fully embrace the action RPG genre. This meant that Odyssey was only really tied to the AC series by name and nothing else. Despite being an absolutely terrible AC game, Odyssey was a solid RPG game on its own.

The story is pretty awful, but the world is magical. Set in a mythological Ancient Greece, Odyssey makes sure that every single vista is memorable and makes it absolutely gorgeous. This is a very close second to Black Flag in the sense of freedom but definitely at the top of the pack when it comes to beauty.

10. For Combat: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla - 2020 (PC, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S)

Trailer: Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Following the trend of Odyssey, Valhalla is yet another awful AC game, but a painfully average video game. It is bloated, boring and endless, with a main story that refuses to end and when it does, it ends in the most contrived and anti-climatic way possible.

Even this game doesn’t put much focus on stealth, but where it differs is the fact that the combat is fairly good. Unlike the button counter combat mechanics of the first few games, this takes what Origins and Odyssey did and expands on it greatly, making the player actually feel as if they are a viking.

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[Top 10] Best Assassin's Creed Games of All Time (Ranked)

SwaZee — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 08:46:28 +0000

Assassin’s Creed is one of the most iconic video games of all time; a series that inspired millions of kids around the globe to put on a random hoodie and start walking around with a pen strapped to their wrists, secured by a random rubber band. Not only that, but many of them are just damn good games!

With over 20 installments in the franchise, however, it is only natural that there are some stinkers. However, this also went on to show us that the best games in the series are so good that they can completely change the trajectory of the entire franchise. So, let’s take a look at the best games!

10. Assassin’s Creed - 2007 (PC, Playstation 3, Xbox 360)

Trailer: Altaïr's Escapades

The one that started it all. 2007’s Assassin’s Creed is the one that really took the entire stealth-action video game genre to the next level and definitely revolutionized the gaming industry. Altaïr was a great and super badass protagonist and he really showed everyone the game and how it works.

With a primary focus on stealth based gameplay and fluid movement throughout the city by way of parkour, it did really well to set the groundworks that the rest of the series followed. Though, if you play it now, it obviously doesn’t hold up as well due to it being a 2007 release. Despite that, however, it is still a classic for a reason!

Choose AC1 if you like:

To see the roots of where the franchise came from
To see fan favorite assassin, Altaïr, in action
A faithfully reimagined historical setting of the Crusades

9. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey - 2018 (PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One, Stadia, Nintendo Switch)

Trailer: Truly an Odyssey

I’ll be very clear here; this is not an Assassin’s Creed game. Ubisoft just really wanted to make an open world fantasy RPG so they slapped on the AC brand to make it sell more copies. I should also note that as a pure Assassin’s Creed game, this would be at the very bottom of the list because it has very little to do with the fundamentals of the series.

The stealth aspect literally feels like an afterthought as combat seems to favor direct engagements rather than the sneaky approach. However, other than that, this is far and away the most beautiful game Ubisoft has ever made, which is really saying something. Odyssey is vast and is the perfect game for those that love everything about Ancient Greece.

Choose Odyssey if you like:

Vast and sprawling open worlds
Beautiful locations
Ancient Greece and ancient history
Mythology
Something to immerse yourself and spend hours in

8. Assassin’s Creed Revelations - 2011 (PC, Playstation 3, Xbox 360)

Trailer: Revelations

Our third game with the legendary Ezio Auditore was the perfect way to say goodbye to this character whose life we saw progress in its entirety and is one of the reasons why he is unanimously regarded as one of the greatest video game protagonists ever written. We saw his growth from a brash young man to an aged legend of the Brotherhood at the end of his career.

The game takes place in a great and faithful recreation of Constantinople (modern day Istanbul) and is the best place to cap off Ezio’s story. The map is beautiful and very historically relevant, along with entirely new gameplay mechanics that, at this point of the story, were really great and would later go on to be staples of the series. Plus, you have a really cool new kind of hidden blade.

Choose Revelations if you like:

A very historically relevant sandbox map to explore
Ezio’s story
Brilliant characters and story

7. Assassin’s Creed Syndicate - 2015 (PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One, Stadia, Nintendo Switch)

Trailer: Become the boss of London

AC Syndicate was the much anticipated follow up to the troubled launch of Unity and was also one that many fans were eagerly anticipating. This is because London was a setting that players had been asking for many years at this point for a number of reasons; namely the aesthetics and the fact that it served as the perfect AC setting.

While it is far from a perfect game and has a number of problems, it is still a great time you can have. The story and characters are far more light hearted than most other games in the series, which some may like and others might not, but London is absolutely gorgeous and faithfully recreated and there are so many things to do and secrets to uncover that you will have a great time doing it. This is also the only game in the series that features 2 different characters with their own strengths and weaknesses so each mission feels fresh and entertaining.

Choose Syndicate if you like:

Feeling like a mob boss
New and improved parkour
Playing with 2 unique characters

6. Assassin’s Creed 3 - 2012 (PC, Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U)

Trailer: How many fools can I kill today? Anyone? No?

Assassin’s Creed 3 was the final game that concluded the overarching modern day apocalypse arc and was also the final game where we get to play as fan favorite modern day character, Desmond Miles. While this game was initially met with a fair bit of criticism, it has proved itself to be one that has aged considerably well and it feels just the same to play it today as it did back in 2012.

AC3 has us playing as Conor Kenway; the tallest, broadest and most physically imposing of all the assassins that we see in the entire franchise. He is an absolute force to be reckoned with and he is an absolute tank with the best assassin robes out of everyone that we see in these games. Though this game is one that is slow to begin, it is a really great time.

As Conor, we fight the Templars in Colonial America and get revenge on those who have wronged us, all set in a brilliant recreation of the United States.

Choose AC3 if you like:

To play as an absolute unit of a man
American history
To hate on the British
Compelling characters
Rich world

5. Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood - 2010 (PC, Playstation 3, Xbox 360)

Trailer: Roma Invicta

Brotherhood was the second game with Ezio as the protagonist and it saw him further along in his quest to restore the Assassin Brotherhood, while at the same time following through with his quest to get revenge on his family's enemies, the Borgias.

It saw Ezio move on from his home to Rome and while the story itself wasn’t as memorable as that of AC2, the rest of the game is nothing short of a masterpiece, with hundreds of things to do and secrets to uncover. Even the eternal city of Rome was absolutely incredible and is one of the best settings in the series.

Choose Brotherhood if you like:

A ton of memorable side content
Tons of secrets to uncover
A great setting
A great story

4. Assassin’s Creed Origins - 2017 (PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One, Stadia)

Trailer: The Start of the Brotherhood

Origins was the first of the RPG Assassin’s Creed games and is by far the best out of all of them. This is because while it was the first to introduce RPG mechanics to the series, it never forgets its identity as an AC game. The mystery and grounded-in-reality allure of the series is in full swing in Origins.

Set in one of the best worlds that Ubisoft has ever made, Ancient Egypt is a faithful and great place that shows that when they actually try, Ubisoft can make truly legendary worlds. All this is topped off with Bayek, arguably the best protagonist in the franchise and the one with the best performance out of all of them. A must try for all fans of the series.

Choose Origins if you like:

Ancient Egypt
Mysterious worlds
Origin of the Assassin Brotherhood
History
Immersive games to spend hours in

3. Assassin’s Creed Unity - 2014 (PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One, Stadia)

Trailer: Libery, Equality, Fraternity

This is a pick that I might get some hate for. When Unity launched back in 2014, it was a bug ridden mess that honestly brought down the entire experience a lot for the players. It was lauded as the next revolutionary game in the series in terms of the gameplay, so naturally it garnered a ton of excitement amongst the fandom, but was unfortunately too buggy initially.

However, Unity is now the game that holds up better than any other in the franchise after all the technical problems have been fixed. It is still absolutely gorgeous and by far the most fluid and compelling in terms of movement, animation and action.

Arno is also the most stealthy and deadly assassin in the entire series and in this game, a lot of focus is put on the secretive nature of the Assassins and the stealth that they exercise. Due to this, this is the most true AC game in the franchise and the one that sticks to the identity of the franchise the best.

Choose Unity if you like:

Detailed and alive cities
Shows, movies and games that have secret societies
Amazing parkour, animation and movement
Immersive storytelling

2. Assassin’s Creed 2 - 2009 (PC, Playstation 3, Xbox 360)

Trailer: It's a good life we lead

Yet another controversial pick! Assassin’s Creed 2 was really the game that put this series on the map and made it a staple and iconic franchise of the industry. It was the game that introduced us to Ezio, one of the greatest characters ever made. This game had everything; from a bustling city, incredible story, characters, secrets and so much more left to uncover.

Most fans of the series tend to put this at the very top of the list and it is very easy to see why. It is honestly a toss up between the top 2 games in the series and AC2 can definitely take it. The reason it isn’t at the top of the list for me is because it doesn’t hold up as well as it once did back in 2009.

Ezio is a character that feels like a good friend, and running around on the streets of Venice and Florence in this game makes us spend time with him and get to know him, etching this game experience into our minds forever.

Choose AC2 if you like:

Rich storytelling
Amazing characters
Incredible and emotional story
Secrets
Rich worlds

1. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag - 2013 (PC, Playstation 3, Xbox 360)

Trailer: It's a pirate's life for me

Black Flag is the best Assassin’s Creed game for reasons that may not be very easy to understand for outsiders to the franchise. All these games are very immersive, but Flag Black takes that to a level not seen before or since, in that it actually feels like a home away from home. It is just very odd to explain.

Black Flag took the moment to moment gameplay of AC3 and refined it incredibly well, due to which it also further added many things that are now main stays for the franchise. The ship combat was greatly expanded upon and was made into one of the main parts of the game and was just the most fun thing ever, allowing every player to live out their childhood pirate fantasies!

But despite all the new features and the amazing gameplay and the breathtaking locations, Black Flag excelled most in its characters and stories. Edward starts off as a greedy pirate only looking out for himself, eventually becoming an Assassin and never losing his humor or charm, making him stand shoulder to shoulder with Bayek and Ezio as the best characters in the series.

The supporting characters and main story were all just as amazing, with Black Flag delivering one of the most heart wrenching and beautiful endings I have ever seen in a video game.

Choose Black Flag if you like:

Amazing gameplay
Pirates
Amazing story
Amazing characters
Just good video games

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[Top 5] AC Odyssey Best Armor

Fox.B.Wilthew — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 19:08:56 +0000

What are the best armors you can possibly get?

Why do you need the best armor, you may ask? It helps you slash through your enemies more easily as it gives buffs to your health and damage. Of course, you also want to be fabulously shiny and well-protected at the same time. Whether you play as Alexios or Kassandra, their armors look almost identical with only minor differences. And the best thing is, if you like the benefits the armor gives you, but don’t like the looks, you can change only the appearance.

5. Demigod Armor

Look expensive. Feel valuable.

I kind of wish this golden beauty could make enemies kneel before you as they mistake you for a god. Or blind them with its reflection. The Demigod Armor is worn by Deimos, who is a high-ranking member of the Cult of Kosmos – the main bad guys in the game.

Why Demigod Armor is Great:

It’s perfect for all playstyles – stealthy or aggressive, there’s no need to change it for every battle
It gives you 10% overall damage and 25% melee weapon damage
Having all five pieces of the armor and all abilities gives you an extra 10% overall damage

How to get the Demigod Armor:

You can grab it by completing the quests Where It All Began and A Fresh Start.

Demigod Armor Details:

https://assassinscreed.fandom.com/wiki/Demigod_Set#Armor_statistics

4. Pilgrim Armor

Feel that classic assassin vibe.

Is it just me or it kind of resembles Altaïr’s armor from the first Assassin’s Creed game? It looks plain and simple, but don’t get fooled by its looks – it gives you powerful abilities.

Why Pilgrim Armor is Great:

It’s really effective for the stealthy playstyle
+125% hidden blade damage
+30% damage with daggers
+100% adrenaline on assassination kill
+30% adrenaline on each hit
+40% movement speed while crouching
-100% Adrenaline Consumed by Shadow of Nyx Ability (invisible when stationary)

How to get the Pilgrim Armor:

So you get all these bonuses if you own all five pieces of the armor. It’s quite a journey, as the name pilgrim suggests – you have to travel a lot.

You have to loot legendary chests in these temples:

The Akropolis of Argos in Argo
The Sanctuary of Eleusis in Attika
The Temple of Britomartis at Messara
The Temple of Artemis Orthia in Lakonia
The Temple of the Golden Bowed Goddess in Malis

Pilgrim Armor Details:

https://assassinscreed.fandom.com/wiki/Pilgrim_Set#Statistics

3. Pegasos Armor

Be a living legend.

Pegasus - as depicted in the image above is a Greek mythical winged divine horse, which inspired this beautiful eye-catching armor. You can truly see the creative talent of Ubisoft just to come up with such an idea. The white feathers and silver armor plates make a perfect aesthetic combination and it’s also quite useful to wear it, too.

Why Pegasos Armor is Great:

You basically never run out of adrenaline as you gain more with each dodge
It’s perfect for aggressive playstyle
+75% melee weapon damage
+10% damage with swords
+10% adrenaline on assassination kill
+15% adrenaline on each hit
+5% movement speed while crouching
+50% adrenaline on dodge

How to get the Pegasos Armor:

The only way to get this armor is by spending money for the Pegasos Mythical Pack DLC, it costs 1500 Helix credits. You will also get a Pegasos skin for your horse and a legendary sword, truly a bargain!

Pegasos Armor Details:

https://assassinscreed.fandom.com/wiki/Pegasos_Set#Statistics

2. Armor of the Fallen

Be the wraith of revenge.

It would be a really cool feature if you could strike fear into your enemies with this armor. Terrifying your foes was actually possible in AC: Syndicate’s Jack the Ripper DLC, so it could work similarly in Odyssey, too. Your hero truly looks like someone who just returned from the underworld. The armor includes probably the most intimidating helmet in the game.

Why Armor of the Fallen is Great:

It gives you a bonus to all 3 types of damage in the game
It’s the ultimate armor for those who like face to face fights
+50% melee weapon damage
+25% ranged damage
+50% hidden blade damage
Protects 50% of your health as it’s reduced when you are in Tartaros Rifts
Gives you access through the Tartaros Veil, which is the gateway to the underworld

How to get the Armor of the Fallen:

You need to have The Fate of Atlantis DLC to get all pieces of this magnificent armor.

Also, you have to complete a quest and eliminate powerful villains:

The quest Arms of Atonement
Kill The Poisoner
Kill Swordfish
Kill Epiktetos
Kill Deianeira

Armor of the Fallen Details:

https://assassinscreed.fandom.com/wiki/Armor_of_the_Fallen

1. Spartan War Hero Armor

“Come back with your shield - or on it.”

Feel and look as sharp as a real Spartan - crimson red was their actual historically accurate choice. Spartans believed it was the most warlike color. And it would disguise their wounds so their enemy couldn’t see them bleeding. Why am I thinking about Deadpool right now?

Why Spartan War Hero Armor is Great:

It’s heavily focused on face to face slash action
Perfect for confrontational playstyle
+125% melee damage
+40% damage on Athenian soldiers
+10% critical hit chance
+50% critical hit damage
+20% damage with overpower abilities
+10% to overall damage
Having all pieces of the armor gives an extra +15% damage for your warrior abilities

How to get the Spartan War Hero Armor:

Piecing this armor together is a bit of a grind. It takes some sweat and blood. Or call it search and destroy - as you have to find and eliminate all six cultists from the Peloponnesian League. You have to progress the story to unlock all the cultists’ locations.

Spartan War Hero Armor Details:

https://assassinscreed.fandom.com/wiki/Spartan_War_Hero_Set#Statistics

[Top 15] Best Assassin Games To Play Today

Emoni — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 18:36:04 +0000

15. Shadow Tactics Blade of the Shogun PC/ PS4/ XBO

Shadow Tactics Blade of the Shogun Gameplay

Play the way you want is the appeal of Shadow Tactics. Choose from 5 different characters with a variety of weapons and skills at their arsenal to infiltrate mission areas however you deem fit and slash shoot and sneak your way to your target.

The battlefield and character’s line of sight are highlighted for careful movement

14. Aragami PC/ PS4/ XBO

Aragami Gameplay

Will you kill and leave a trail of bodies or become little more than a moving shadow through the night. That is the choice up to you in Aragami. Use your powers to move through a stylish 3D world and decide what type of character you will be.

Aragami commands a shadow in the form of a dragon to kill a target

13. Mark of the Ninja PC/ PS4/ XBO

Mark of the Ninja Gameplay

Mark of the ninja blends side scrolling platforming with stealth action to truly make you feel like a ninja. Sneak up on enemies, assassinate them and move on while trying to make it through to the end.

The ninja hides behind a door waiting to take out a guard

12. Shadwen PC/ PS4

Shadwen Gameplay

In Shadwen when you sit still so does time. Give yourself time to think and set up traps using the games physics and verticality to create a safe path for the characters. Choose whether or not you will kill and carve your way through the game on your mission to assassinate a king.

Shadwen assassinates a guard with a knife in the back

11. Assassin's creed 2 PC/ PS4/ XBO

Assassin's Creed 2 Gameplay

The game that took the Assassin's Creed franchise from a clunky but subversive stealth game to a stealth action game with an enjoyable story and one of the best characters the medium has ever produced. Skydive around Venice, Italy, and assassinate your targets while finding out the mysteries of your family.

Ezio performs a leap of faith over Venice

10.Deus Ex: Mankind Divided PC/ PS4/ XBO

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Gameplay

Deus Ex lets you play guns blazing, as little more than a shadow, as a nonlethal operative or a combination of the three in a brutal action stealth game. Power yourself up with body augmentations that can upgrade your powers and choose the path of what type of player you will be.

Adam Jensen uses one of his augmentations to take out an enemy

9. Dishonored PC/ PS4/ XBO

Dishonored Gameplay

Take control of the captain of the guard turned rogue assassin gifted with a variety of powers to destroy your enemies. Your powers can either make you more lethal and kill your enemies or simply knock them out. Make your way through each sandbox level and discover creative ways to chain your abilities together for the best highlight cam.

Corvo assesses how to get to his next target

8. Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor PC/ PS4/ XBO

Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor Gameplay

Flowing combat in the same vein as the Arkham Batman games. Combine your attacks and abilities to take out your enemies with fun fast paced combat. Enjoy the nemesis system to create a story personal to you with the Orcs in your game by building to a legendary grudge match that feels like you were an active participant.

Talion looks over a battlefield with an explosion in the distance

7. Hitman PC/ PS4/ XBO

Hitman Gameplay

Agent 47 is back in his giant sandbox where the developer gives you a variety of tools and challenges you to figure it out. Take up disguises, use creative weapons and challenge your imagination to take out your target and dozens of direct and indirect ways. Just make sure you figure out your escape route first.

Agent 47, in disguise, strangles his target

6.Styx: Shards of Darkness PC/ PS4/ XBO

Styx Shadows of Darkness Gameplay

Find your own way through the levels of Styx Shards of Darkness. Use your smarts, the abilities you learn, and maybe even a friend to advance through each level. With a heavy emphasis on hiding until necessary, Styx challenges you to find a creative path through the well crafted and engaging levels.

Styx hides in the shadows with his blade glinting in the moonlight

5.Tom Clancy's Splinter cell blacklist PC

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist Gameplay

A stealth action game that lets you define your own playstyle. Whether you want to go in undetected, guns blazing, or kill with a purpose you can do that. If you have a friend play in COOP for double the fun in the last great Splinter Cell game.

Sam Fischer holds a man at gunpoint.

4.Assassins Creed Odyssey PC/ PS4/ XBO

Assassins creed odyssey Gameplay

Part of the RPG games the franchise has turned into a huge sprawling open world and variety of game mechanics make this one of the best games in the Assassin's Creed franchise. Make the journey personal with decisions from what faction you support to who you want to romance in the style of Mass Effect. Plus there's a spartan kick ability, need more be said?

Kassandra attacks an opponent with a spear

3.Hitman 2 PC/ PS4/ XBO

Hitman 2 Gameplay

More of the great gameplay from the first rebooted Hitman game. Take up Agent 47 and find your target and decide how you want to eliminate them.

Agent 47 loads a sniper rife

2.Metal Gear Solid V PC/ PS4/ XBO

Metal gear solid V Gameplay

A masterclass in game design, Metal Gear Solid V's stealth action gameplay lets you play however you want and makes you adjust to keep the game feeling fresh. A game that allows you to complete missions however you see fit, even when most games would tell you to start the mission over, the respect of your intelligence is one of the things that makes this game great.

Snake looks on while Quiet takes aim

1.Dishonored 2 PC/ PS4/ XBO

Dishonored 2 Gameplay

Combination of innovative gameplay and some of the best level designing in video games. Move through the game as either Corvo or Emily and enjoy chaining your powers to either kill or knock out your targets.

One of the playable characters uses rats to take out guards

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A trio of some of Assassin's Creed's fan favorite characters

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