Assassin's Creed: Rogue - Boxed - PS3

Assassin's Creed: Rogue is the eighth main game in the historical series. It is the sequel to Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag from the previous year. It also serves as a prequel to Assassin's Creed III, and the game's final mission is a prologue to Assassin's Creed: Unity, which was released at the same time. Most of the gameplay and design resembles the sandbox environment of Black Flag, as the game combines land-based exploration with ship-based exploration and naval combat.

The protagonist is Shay Patrick Cormac, an Assassin recruit with a rebellious streak. Eventually, he becomes disillusioned with the Order's tactics and joins the Templars as a feared Assassin hunter. This makes it the first title in the series where you control a Templar for most of the game. Many characters from previous games return, including Adéwalé from Freedom Cry. The familiar present-day sequences also return. This time, you take on the role of a new employee at Abstergo Entertainment, who must explore Cormac's memories during a server crash. The game is set in the 18th century during the French and Indian War. The main settings of the game are New York, the River Valley, and the North Atlantic. The ice in the latter environment introduces new gameplay mechanics, such as frozen cargo, icebergs that serve as cover, and an icebreaker ram to open passages. Swimming in icy water damages Cormac's health, and there are no underwater missions like in Black Flag. His ship, the Morrigan, is smaller and can be used to navigate rivers. There are also new weapons, such as oil barrels that can be ignited. Puckle guns are introduced, ships can be rammed, and the Morrigan can be boarded by enemies in ship-to-ship combat. Sea shanties return, with a mix of old and new songs.

On land, there are once again typical missions. New weapons include air rifles and grenade launchers. The combat mechanics have been changed so that counters are based on timing rather than holding down a button. Since many enemies are Assassins, they use familiar techniques against Cormac, such as air assassinations, hiding in bushes, and blending in with crowds. Gas is a new type of weapon that Cormac can avoid by pulling a mask over his face. New animals he can hunt include narwhals and polar bears. Passive income can be earned by restoring buildings in the three main regions. Certain regions must be liberated by taking on the gangs that control them. As in previous games, there are many collectibles and side quests. There is no multiplayer mode.