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Assassin's Creed Syndicate

201572/100
Adventure

Fantasy · Historical · Open World · Sci-Fi · Stealth

Syndicate's dual protagonists, Jacob and Evie Frye, offer a refreshing take on the formula, with their distinct personalities and skill sets encouraging varied approaches to combat and stealth in Victorian London. The grappling hook fundamentally alters traversal, allowing for a breakneck pace across the city's rooftops. While the narrative stumbles at times, the satisfying melee combat, gang-based open-world activities, and the sheer joy of exploring a meticulously crafted historical setting make Syndicate a memorable entry in the series.

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Assassin's Creed Syndicate is a third-person action-adventure stealth game set in London during the Industrial Revolution of 1868. Players control twin Assassins Jacob and Evie Frye, each with distinct abilities: Jacob specializes in brawling and close combat while Evie excels at stealth. Gameplay features open-world exploration of Victorian London using parkour, carriages, a rope launcher, and gang warfare mechanics. The city is divided into boroughs that players liberate from enemy control by completing missions and building their own street gang, the Rooks. Weapons include brass knuckles, revolvers, cane-swords, and kukri knives, all of which can be upgraded.

Top 3 Alternatives to Assassin's Creed Syndicate

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Rating
Critic & community
89
Match
Recommendation strength
85%

Horizon Zero Dawn

2017 · Shooter

Like Syndicate's blend of historical intrigue and futuristic elements, Horizon Zero Dawn offers a deep narrative set in a post-apocalyptic world reclaimed by nature and advanced machines, where uncovering the past is key to the future.

Why recommended

  • Features a compelling female protagonist, Aloy, who embarks on a personal quest for identity and truth, similar to Evie Frye's role in Syndicate's dual-protagonist narrative.
  • Criteria — Strong Story driven by uncovering ancient mysteries and the origins of the robotic creatures, with rich lore and character development.
  • Offers a vast Open World to explore, filled with secrets, side quests, and opportunities for stealthy takedowns of mechanical beasts, echoing the freedom and strategic approach of Syndicate's London.
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Critic & community
92
Match
Recommendation strength
78%

While trading Victorian rooftops for exotic locales, Uncharted 4 shares Syndicate's cinematic flair, thrilling set-pieces, and a narrative-driven adventure focused on uncovering hidden histories and grand conspiracies.

Why recommended

  • Delivers a high-stakes treasure hunting adventure with a strong emphasis on exploration, environmental puzzles, and acrobatic traversal, reminiscent of Syndicate's parkour and investigation.
  • Criteria — Strong Story with well-developed characters, emotional depth, and a narrative that explores themes of family, legacy, and redemption.
  • Designed as a premium Singleplayer experience, focusing on a meticulously crafted linear narrative with occasional open-ended areas for exploration and stealth.
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Critic & community
86
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Recommendation strength
72%

This game brings back the acrobatic platforming and fluid combat that are hallmarks of the adventure genre, offering a mythological journey with a deep narrative that fans of Syndicate's historical and fantastical blend will appreciate.

Why recommended

  • Features intricate level design that encourages agile movement and environmental puzzle-solving, similar to the traversal challenges and hidden paths found in Syndicate's open world.
  • Criteria — Strong Story rooted in Persian mythology, with named characters, evolving relationships, and a clear narrative progression that drives the adventure.
  • Offers a compelling Singleplayer experience focused on mastering diverse combat abilities and platforming skills to overcome mythological foes and environmental obstacles.

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