Assassin's Creed: Origins

Assassin's Creed: Origins — an action-adventure game with a third-person view in an open world set in the Assassin's Creed universe. The game takes place in ancient Egypt, where you will participate in the formation of the Assassin order. You can use a trained eagle as a living drone for reconnaissance. The combat system has changed significantly, and the main character will actively use a shield in battle.

Assassin's Creed: Origins is a third-person action-adventure game in an open world. Ubisoft had twice as much time for development, and the best gameplay features from previous games were combined with new ideas. The developers delighted players with a meticulously crafted game world filled with mysteries and interesting quests. The writers shed light on the history of the Brotherhood of Assassins and the Templar order through a cleverly twisted pseudo-historical plot. The new engine delivers rich graphics, excellent animation, and a host of modern effects.

Origins takes place in Egypt, 50 years before our era. Before you is a vast and beautiful location, where majestic cities and settlements of antiquity have been recreated. You can explore the Mediterranean coast, the Nile delta, the Faiyum oasis with Lake Merid, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, the Siwa oasis, the mountains and deserts in between, and the Pyramids. The developers created a truly vibrant world, filling it with small and large wildlife, dangerous predators, and numerous plants. The theme of unique agriculture in the Nile valley, production, and trade has not gone unnoticed. The simulation of nature and human activity conveys the life of that time well.

In Origins, the new main character is Bayek, the last member of the ancient Medjay order, who has guarded the tombs of pharaohs and maintained order in Egypt for millennia. Hence all his skills, the white cloak that conceals his face, the famous bow and hidden blades, and the assisting eagle. Times have changed, the Ptolemaic dynasty no longer needs ancient protectors, so Bayek is left alone and simply protects his community until fate disrupts his family's life. In seeking revenge, he becomes embroiled in a serious political struggle, with his wife Aya assisting him.

The game's action unfolds simultaneously in the present and the past, with Origins expanding the concept of multiple protagonists. In the present, Abstergo employees are exploring an ancient tomb through the Animus. In the past, large-scale events unfold: Cleopatra and her brother Ptolemy cannot share power in Egypt, resorting to extreme measures to seize the throne. Bayek and Aya cooperate but are not pawns in their struggle, pursuing their own goals.

Upon seeing this spectacle, the Roman Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar arrives, accompanied by legions and his loyal advisors Brutus and Pompey. Along with them, the Order of the Ancients intervenes in the affairs of the Egyptians — a powerful organization obsessed with controlling Humanity and searching for artifacts. From this moment, the plot of Origins unfolds fully, revealing the history of the Brotherhood of Assassins and the Order of Templars, as well as telling how their war began.

From the very first seconds, Origins showcases the scale of adventures, immerses you in its world, and strives to be unpredictable. The player is just a part of a vast world, and you are not rushed from mission to mission — you have complete freedom of action. You can explore the world, hunt animals, defend against enemies, discover new cities, and visit key locations.

The combat system has undergone significant changes. Before a fight, you need to scout the area with the help of an eagle, mark enemies, and plan your invasion. Enemies have become smarter and more dangerous; while one engages in combat, others try to strike from the side. Patrols and guards rush to the noise. As a result, it’s better to move in stealth mode, as the quality of each level's design allows you to hide anywhere.

Parkour has once again been simplified, allowing movement across any surface without unnecessary button presses — the character determines the style of movement on their own. By choosing suitable animations, they grab onto any ledge or depression, can run on trees, hide in grass, or slide.

1) the eagle Senu has replaced "eagle vision" and resembles a reconnaissance drone; 2) you can upgrade three skill branches: Warrior (combat), Hunter (weapons), and Seer (interaction with the world); 3) different types of bows and melee weapons, some are better suited for intense close combat, while others are for shooting enemies from a distance and crowd control; 4) many other RPG elements: inventory, weapon layouts, picking up items from dead enemies, etc.