By Simon Moore on December 6, 2014 at 10:37am
The newest entry in the "Assassin’s Creed" universe sends players to the far east in a tale of vengeance, retribution and redemption.
Set in China in 1526 during a time of western expanse and fallen emperors you take the role of Shao Jun, the last remaining Assassin of the Chinese Brotherhood. She has returned to her homeland with a vendetta. Trained by the legendary Ezio Auditore, she is hell-bent on exacting vengeance and restoring her fallen brotherhood.
In this 2.5D retelling of history, more secret mysteries need to be unravelled and more heroes have stories that need to be told.
Parkour your way across the Great Wall, kill from the shadows, avenge your fallen brothers and take your Leaps of Faith into a vibrant world that is exclusive to digital download.
Key Features
- EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF BEING A STEALTHY ASSASSIN: Use martial arts and all-new Assassin gear, like the Jian Sword and Foot Blade, to take on groups of your enemies in all-out combat, or stealthily pick them off one-by-one.
- DIVE INTO A VIBRANT CIVILIZATION IN AN EXCITING TIME PERIOD: Travel across China and its legendary landmarks. Stalk enemies from the roofs of the Forbidden City, hide in the shadows of The Great Wall, meet iconic historical figures and experience this great Empire in the 16th Century during the Ming Dynasty.
"Assassin's Creed: China" brings an area of the world only briefly mentioned in the "AC" games to life, an area that opens up a world of possibilities for the series. This chronicle promises to be an engaging and well presented and styled tale that both "Assassin's Creed" diehard fans and casual gamers alike will enjoy.