Video games preview: “Assassin’s Creed Syndicate” the wait is almost over

Cristina Jercan

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“Assassin’s Creed Syndicate” will soon be added to the Assassin’s Creed line, exceeding the expectations of critics and soon the fans.

The name of the game was changed from “Assassin’s Creed Victory,” to “Assassin’s Creed Syndicate.” However, it possess the same essential characteristics the other games in the series have.

This highly anticipated game is set to be released on Oct. 23 worldwide for the Playstation 4 and Xbox One while the PC version is out on Nov. 19, in standard, gold, rooks, collector’s, charging cross and Big Ben collector’s case editions.

For the first time, players will be able to switch the main character from twins Jacob Frye, the impulsive and violent, to Evie Frye, cunning and level headed, while  fighting for justice for the maltreated working class.

The game is still set during the Industrial Revolution in London. Along with new characters, there are many other advanced additions to the game.

Vehicles are now integrated into the game play, which allows users to parkour around them and  use it as platforms by leaping on them or climbing onto them. While in combat, blended item flow will allow for characters to use weapons to avoid coming to a dead stop in between battle to fire off a gun.

The accurate scenery of 1868 London, Ubisoft has made each area a certain way  to reflect different sides of the time.

The Thames River has its own game play and ties together the experience of seeing London for the audience. Different themes of music are triggered when the character comes into range of them such as in pubs and during battles.

The well-known series was created by Ubisoft in 2007 and since then has continued to develop and improve.

“Assassin’s Creed Syndicate” is being handled by Ubisoft Quebec along with eight other studios from Singapore, Kiev, Singapore, Annecy, Chengdu, Montreal and Montpellier.

“Assassin’s Creed Syndicate” goes above and beyond the presumptions fans had. It maintains the theme of the whole series but yet has amazing new developments sure to amaze gamers  everywhere.

With the release date soon coming, players are waiting on the edge of their seats for this soon to be top seller to be within their reach and on their screens.