Yasuke, Assassin's Creed and Shadows

Assassin's Creed Shadows devs want you to know that Yasuke isn't an assassin, and that means he's not getting any of those classic assassin abilities
Assassin's Creed Shadows devs want you to know that Yasuke isn't an assassin, and that means he's not getting any of those classic assassin abilities
No, Assassins Creed Shadows' Yasuke isn't an assassin, and yes, that does mean he won't play the same way the series' protagonists traditionally have
Yasuke, co-protagonist of the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows, is not one of the titular assassins, which means that he'll play a bit different than normal.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Hands-on Preview – Yasuke Changes the Game
We went hands-on with Assassin's Creed Shadows, spending nearly four hours in Japan. And Yasuke feels the most different the series has been in years.
Assassin's Creed Shadows had to have 2 different characters because players want both stealth and combat, and you couldn't have both with just one
The creative director of Assassin's Creed Shadows says that the decision to feature two distinct characters is part of the Assassin's Creed fandom's desire for two different types of main character. In an interview with GamesRadar+,
Hands-on with ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ reveals how two protagonists make a whole new experience
“Assassin’s Creed” fans have clamored for a chapter set in Japan for years. The concepts mesh well enough. Ubisoft’s assassins lurk in the shadows and try to kill without commotion while ninjas in popular culture have the same MO. It was an ideal combination.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is excellent, but can it save Ubisoft?
It took me all of five minutes with Assassin’s Creed Shadows to get it: We’re so back, y’all. Also: You get a grappling hook. Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set in Japan near the end of the 16th century,
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Games We Want On Switch 2, Hands-On With Assassin's Creed Shadows, And More Of The Week's Takes
First, we shared our picks for the games we most want to see make their way to the Nintendo Switch 2. We also shared our impressions of Assassin’s Creed Shadows after some recent hands-on time with the game,
Assassin's Creed Shadows hands-on: Stealthier and bloodier than ever
After almost seven hours with Assassin's Creed Shadows, it's an impressive and bold step forward for the open world series
Assassin’s Creed Shadows pre-order guide
A fter a series of unfortunate delays, the next installment in the Assassin’s Creed franchise is coming to PC and consoles on Mar. 20. Assassin’s Creed Shadows follows protago
Assassin's Creed Shadows director defends Yasuke's inclusion in the game from "noise online": "We know why Yasuke is in the game, we know how he fits"
Players "can make their own minds up about what it is that Ubisoft Quebec set out to do" when they play it, he says ...
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The Animus Explores Two Genetic Memory Strains In Assassin's Creed Shadows
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I enjoyed my time with Assassin's Creed Shadows, but I remain unconvinced by its split protagonists
Having spent four hours with Assassin's Creed Shadows, we reckon it's familiar Creeding with a wonderful world, and a dual ...
Assassin's Creed Shadows started with a single Ghost of Tsushima-like protagonist, but 'it's not representing what the samurai and shinobi are if it's the same character'
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'Assassin's Creed Shadows' Reveals Story, Pre-Order Incentives, PC System Requirements And Claws of Awaji Expansion - Screens & Trailer
Assassin's Creed Shadows will immerse players in 16th century Japan. The country is heading towards a brutal path to unification, where unrest grows as new coalitions appear and corruptive foreign ...