Assassin's Creed Syndicate | A Missed Opportunity

Assassin's Creed Syndicate released in 2015 and it had the perfect opportunity to redeem the bug-filled launch Assassin's Creed Unity had back in 2014. But ultimately Assassin's Creed Syndicate made a lot of questionable decisions in it's design and experimented in unnecessary gameplay elements like combat and adding a leveling system which caused Assassin's Creed Syndicate to make the problem even worse for the Assassin's Creed Series and it's failure lead to us getting Assassin's Creed Origins, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and well... you know how I feel about Odyssey and Valhalla. So I explain why I feel Assassin's Creed Syndicate had a perfect opportunity to get the series back on track and blew it. If you enjoyed this video I'd appreciate it if you considered dropping a like on the video and subscribing to the channel, thanks for watching and have a great day assassins!
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[@masterassassin791]

Fair reminder this is not a video of me saying Syndicate is “bad”. I’m just saying it could have easily been so much better and a great game had they not changed a lot of the good mechanics from Unity.

[@michaelbilotta1567]

I agree with everything tbh, congrats for the 30k.

[@masondella-piana6632]

In the video, you said that Syndicate has a leveling system that makes it unrealistic. Doesn't Unity have a similar leveling system? 5 stars I believe instead of nine levels? Also agree with you on the phantom blade and wish that the rope launcher could be used in mid air kind of like a batman/spiderman sort of thing. Would have made traveling across the map faster and insanely sick!

[@masterassassin791]

@@masondella-piana6632 unity does have the star levels but they don't matter nearly as much and you can get them very quickly from just playing missions. You can still kill any enemy in the world regardless of stars you have unlike Syndicate, and some areas in syndicate are completely unplayable because of the level difficulty. I understand your point though and thank you for bringing it up!

[@chrismoore7200]

@@masterassassin791 I actually think syndicate is perhaps the most easy game in the entire series. It's far to easy in fact. Regardless of level you can still kill anyone, anywhere. I mean it might take a longer time but you can certainly do it. And if combat takes to long then it's just a simple case of stealth kill 1 shots instead. Just my take tho. Over all however I do agree it is a missed oppertunity, tho I actually prefer it over unity which is to this day one of my least favourite AC games. 2 be honest I think the varying popularity of one AC game to another is often dictated to the success of its predecessor. For example, origins was loved because itnhad to be other wise the series may have died. Unity on the other hand had come right after black flag which did very well and (love it or hate it) AC3 which sold an insane amount. Many of the common views on this series are echo chambers rather then thought out opinions. For clarity, im not saying yours is tho.

[@chrismoore5333]

Like unity bad combat that wouldn't fit the era, or it's bland cast. Ah unity. AC fans new game to over hype and lie about.🤡

[@WayWash7]

There was an actual reason they used knuckles and shit, and that was, in Victorian London, police existed. Having weapons was illegal, and you would be arrested for having swords and axes and the like. The reason knuckles and canes exist in the game is to make it realistic. And as much as the story is weird, I really loved the upbeat vibe of the story. Aside from that, very nice video bro👍👍👍👍👍

[@Engille967]

so? You can buy bombs and guns with ammunition in stores and the police is attacking you either way for SAVING a policeman from a blighter with is the issue of every single game except AC2, (idk about ac1) Brotherhood, TOKW, and Freedom Cry.

[@1607Adi_Manz]

@@Engille967 shut up

[@slyramu]

So just don't make an AC game in a not suitting environment

[@cesar6447]

Lol killing it's also illegal, and yet...

[@Bent_Dent]

It’s not really done because it’s illegal, more like it’s them trying to be inconspicuous. They have guns which are also illegal, so they’re just trying to stay hidden.

[@jankoberic7620]

Well police exist in Syndicate so you can't really go around with swords and axes, so it makes sense that it's weapons like knives and brass knuckles since you can hide them easier

[@cheesecake3d]

it makes sense with victorian london and the time period yeah but it was a poor decision on ubisofts side to make an ac game in the this time period

[@enzoamore8971]

@@cheesecake3d they made it that way because Ubisoft is more interested in making time periods, instead of about actual assassins anymore. They still could've worked though, like the cane idea.

[@fadelalfarabi4911]

@@enzoamore8971 agree

[@Engille967]

You can buy guns and bombs from those guys selling on the streets 💶. Weapons are legal, but using them isn't, not even when saving policemen.

[@baxqq]

U know police is in unity

[@michaelbilotta1567]

Plot twist: There's no plot twist, this is true.

[@timons777]

Lul

[@younes7nv]

Yup

[@airborne3990]

The thing is, Syndicate really has problems , but I´m just in love with London. I just enjoyed chillin with my boy Darwin and climbing up the big ben, so I didn´t care to much about the ending. Also I think the animation when you go stealth is really great, because you transition from british gentleman to brutal assassin and that really adds emersion in my opinion. Also long lives Queen Victoria. I just wanted to say that xD.

[@enzoamore8971]

I liked the hat and hood switching in syndicate too. It made a lot of sense because being out with a hood on would look suspicious during that time. What they could've done was instead have it as a toggle like in Valhalla instead of literally crouching. You can walk with a hood, and can sneak with a top hat. If you walk publicly with a top hat, it'll be easier for you to not look suspicious and stay in the crowd instead of a hood. If you had a hood when crouching, it'll be a lot harder for people to see you when sneaking instead of a top hat. What I'm saying is toggling between the hood and top hat shouldn't have been locked to the crouching button.

[@airborne3990]

@@enzoamore8971 Ubisoft giving you freedom of choice? Yeah sure, in another timeline maybe.

[@LLeafie]

what a good man.

[@kevsthebadboy1703]

In defense of Syndicate's combat system, people dropped using swords and axes in the 19th century unless it's hidden inside a cane.

[@notyourbusiness1352]

Yep, guns were becoming much more reliable with revolvers, and henry rifles. However, I think London was restricted of owning firearms? So they only have daggers I think

[@birisi916]

@@notyourbusiness1352 Early Stabbin' Licenses

[@jonnysac77]

It wouldn't make sense for an Assassin to carry a sword with them in that time period so making the combat centre around weapons that can be easily concealed made the most sense for the setting and for an Assassin

[@vigilante47]

My favorite game in the ac series. I liked close combat, I liked Jacob and his sister. I liked close combat because that badass walking stick dagger... That was my favorite weapon in all series. But ending was sadly weak. I can't deny that.

[@malwd6321]

Syndicate is actually my favorite, and I've played ALL of the console ac games, starting with the original ac

[@Jmf-jh8kj]

Syndicate your favourite? Have you even played the ezio trilogy

[@fadelalfarabi4911]

@@Jmf-jh8kj I have, thank you for asking

[@romeoastillero9431]

AC Syndicate was the first AC game that I really fell inlove with. I don't care if it has bad reviews I just love it.

[@joshuajayasinghe7788]

This was a gem that was ravaged by people's nostalgia. However, there is nothing wrong that. Everyone should be allowed to share their opinion and should be respected even if you don't agree with it. It's just a part of creating art!

[@thedudejqn]

i love the odyssey Jokes all the time 😂

[@notyourbusiness1352]

tbh Odyssey should be named a different game. It ain't AC.

[@Fck_the_atf]

@NotYourBusiness) yeah odyssey should be abandoned from the ac franchise as a whole. For all i and anyone else cares odyssey isn’t assassins creed. I also think the ac devs should not include references from odyssey like they did in Valhalla. They should (in my opinion) just drive the ac Franchise away as far as they can from odyssey. And just hope people forget it’s existence. Its an extremely mid game even without talking about the fact its ac. The story is ok its not bad and i personally think its better then syndicate but your playing a part of the story where something happens and your left on a cliff hanger and in order to find out what it is you have to do 99999lvs of xp grinding just to do 3 more main story missions. Istg if EA made an assassins creed game it would probably come out better then odyssey. I didn’t even finish the game i had to look up a youtube video on what happened because of a bunch of useless side quests i had to do. I got ac Valhalla as a birthday gift and I wanted to throw it out a window just because of how bad odyssey was. But i took a breath and tried it. And it improved dramatically. Still not that good but i definitely put it at syndicate level. Maybe a little less because of its long game and big open terrain that is empty. But besides that is a solid 7/10 for me. Ofc odyssey is like 3 maybe 4/10 if I’m being nice.

[@dudehavingawonderfulday]

That Odyssey climbing bit went on for way too long, and I loved it.

[@user-yr7mf3fr3e]

Definitely my favourite setting for AC. London Town

[@yobrodude1555]

I actually disagree, I liked syndicate and its dlc, while it wasnt the best, certainly wasnt as bad as you say

[@masterassassin791]

I never said it was bad I just think it could’ve been so much better

[@michaelbilotta1567]

He didn't say it's a bad game, just it could've been soo better.

[@yeahok5185]

Boring game man

[@yobrodude1555]

@@yeahok5185 Did you like odyssey and Valhalla and origins?

[@IlMemetor72]

@@yobrodude1555 i doubt he means that - i personally found Syndicate boring, but BY NO MEANS is it Boring compared to Odyssey because there is actually great side content and DLC - oh and NOT EVERYTHING IS FUCKING FILLER

[@mahmoudbakr7694]

I loved this game as I really love the game that shows old and historic times

[@dingle892]

I actually found the leveling quite pleasant. They didn't put a heavy emphasis on it, and basically everything except for horse races gave you a lot of xp.

[@caracastling348]

I love Syndicate for all the same reasons that you don't. I love the combat system, it's so much fun! Evie and Jacob's relationship is like a mirror image of my sister and I. I love systematically clearing out the boroughs of London one by one. I love driving carriages! I love a lot about this game and I don't hate it's flaws.

[@fahadrafeeq47]

Me too i also had fun playing it first time but playing it more it leads to more boring gameplay

[@zetsubo5282]

​@@fahadrafeeq47 I'm worried about that

[@Liam_Elshmaa]

Love all the videos man, keep the good work up!!!

[@Stumptdragon5]

And now Assassin's Creed is a whole ass RPG. I'll take syndicate over valhalla anyday of the week. In my opinion, Origins was the last good AC game

[@masterassassin791]

Agreed, but I think the bad response from Unity and Syndicate is what caused the RPG games

[@Stumptdragon5]

@@masterassassin791 Definitely

[@notyourbusiness1352]

I didn't even like Origins. The beginning was good, and then it turned out to be a truly RPG game and enemies with levels. The world was unnecessarily huge, and the main focus is gone. You end up fighting Egypt gods and mythical figures...

[@Stumptdragon5]

@@notyourbusiness1352 Yea I agree with you. But compared to demi-god simulator and viking battle grounds it was a good game. And at least the story was good and also tied into AC

[@Stumptdragon5]

@ZernoHD You're a joke. 😂

[@Smilodon_ex]

Great content keep it up bro

[@AmmaAuditore]

I agree with you although Syndicate was my favourite game (just bc I fell in love with the twins lol), and probably it was the last AC that Ubisoft ever made.

[@stealthkills]

Wow 30k already. I remember subscribing to you in the hundreds. Well done!

[@m.j.cervanez61700]

Ac syndicate is close enough of becoming a “modern” assassin. The relationship of the frye twins indeed need to be improved A LOT- like make them care and support each other like actual twins. As for the combat, I like it and don’t like it at the same time because of the fast paced flashy moves. And My God the story could’ve been even more. Hell, they should even give the rooks a better role aside from being recruit of green wearing gangster- they should form the next british assassin brotherhood if they will.

[@ralphh796]

Even though Odyssey was bad...it has good theme music

[@archuletawsn]

I died with the emotion of 4:41 😂😂 Syndicate's and Unity's parkour feels like actually climbing building, with Odissey's parkour it just feels as like running, no emotion, no skill, just running.

[@goldendragon3366]

Well , for the manual jump I actually don’t mind it because all I do in unity when I run is L-Forward, RT-Hold and MASH A because I feel comfortable with it

[@dagmodspartan8175]

Syndicate was amazing, combat, stealth, open world, the soundtrack, story was a bit too upsetting at times, and the ending was just... unsatisfaying... could've been better, the leveling system could've been less repetitive, and the MT's were really out of place, so i give it a 8.5/10 cuz the Jack The Ripper DLC was great

[@wzxed]

this is hilarious and i love it. the Odyssey tune i really liked but then you put it like that im ded laughing XDDDDD

[@calebmoak186]

Honestly, the happy ending was refreshing for me. Every since ACIII, all the protagonists have lost something or other and it was fun to have a lighthearted story.

[@SJRPhotographics]

MasterAssassin’s thoughts on the next AC game? Time and location?

[@jayeshmotwani4651]

Although i like old assassin's creed games. I thought rpg combat is way better than syndicate's combat XD

[@brosyain4114]

I subbed to you when you were at 19k subs , now you are suddenly 30k , your channel is growing very fast , good content 👍

[@timoplays478]

This video is so well made, I defo agree with nearly every point. Unity built an excellent base to work upon and instead they decided to change it instead? I’m not sure why Ubisoft thinks that full complete change is needed when we criticize the games like watch_dogs to watch dogs 2 as they had a major change. I’ve said it many times, the devs should go back to unity and look at every positive, duplicate and improve upon it.

[@mmo1733]

unity was buggy at launch but had great gameplay, syndicate was more polished at launch but suffered with gameplay i wish we could get a game taking the best from both of the games

[@re-com1236]

I feel like this vid is more about how bad Odyssey is compared to Syndicate.

[@finstrike7]

Personally? I like to sorta mix-n-match certain outfits/accessories/gauntlets amongst the Frye Twins. Evie's base outfit looks great, either in Fuchsia or Steel Gray, with various capes such as the Eagle Dive, Killer Lace, Emerald Isle, or Legendary Assassin Capes. Also, the Cloaking Cloak of course. Her Master Assassin look is great too in Green, Forest Green, or Steel Gray. For her gauntlets, at first, the Redback because it suits her so well. Even the Black Leather and Assassin gauntlets are great for her too. But of course, Legendary Assassin cape & gauntlet for much later on in the game. If I wanna have Evie rock her steampunk garments and cloak from Dr. Daniel? The Nautilus gauntlet goes well with it still being very steampunk but more refined, like Evie herself! For Jacob, his base outfit and Outdoorsman outfits are both good, especially when they're colored Green; a nice reference or maybe homage to Sir Henry Green/Jayadeep Mir aka, 'Greenie' (Jacob's nickname for his would-be brother-in-law). The green choice not only is a nice homage but also firmly places Jacob with the Rooks, his base outfit with the Dark Leather belt and Industrial gauntlet clearly show him as a common, unassuming factory worker & gang member with a workman's glove while his Outdoorsman coat lets Jacob showoff that he is the Leader of the East End Rooks, along with the Belt of Good & Evil, Beer Collector and/or Eagle Dive belts and the Black Leather gauntlet help him blend into the more Upper-class parts of London. Also, Jacob's Master Assassin coat/robes along with his nicer formerly mentioned belts and the Legendary Assassin gauntlet of course mark the level of mastery he would attain later in his life. If I want him to have fun, his Steampunk garments, Fisticuffing belt, the Chronographic Piercer gauntlet, and the Wallop Enhancer too since Jacob loves and prefers knuckle dusters (provided by the very eccentric but brilliant, Dr. Daniel). PS: Of course, both Assassins wield certain melee weapons and firearms but that's all for another discussion.

[@anirudhviswanath950]

Just started playing Syndicate and can't agree more with ya dude! Unity was the most advanced 'authentic' AC experience. Really hope Ubisoft sees this and redeems what it should have, but we all know what'll happen.

[@etangbose4755]

I want a remake of syndicate, like assassins creed gangs of new york

[@AGboiii]

I am playing all assassins creed games am on unity and only syndicate is left, unitt gameplay and parkour is good but that has little to do with me, all I need is a good story, that is why I only like ezio triology, valhalla and origins... rogue also had fine story Also parkour is tough to learn in unity

[@ennie7287]

Yeah but unity’s parkour is really fun

[@DanielJW247]

I agree with you. After having finished the game I thought that Syndicate could have been sooo much better! The protagonists are great and London is a very atmospheric setting so the basis for a fantastic was basically given. Apart from that thought, I ended up liking AC Syndicate more than I thought. Somehow it was pretty satisfying.

[@timons777]

Unity... I have love/hate relationship with this game. It's absolutely gorgeous: graphics, world details, parkour (!). But! Control wise: clunky. When I free roam: "Omg, I love you so much!" When I do mission: "No! NOO!!! Where you going Arno, don't jump there... No! Not like that." [Restart memory]

[@timons777]

Man, more I watch you videos, more I understand that I agree on almost everything with you! Exact my thoughts on AC, Wdogs e.t.c. Keep it up, good videos! Thanks!

[@demyn7848]

Congrats on 30k man!

[@masterassassin791]

Thanks man!

[@jde7052]

I feel like they should’ve just added parachutes again for the further jumps instead of not allowing us for bigger distance to just give us an extra time in the air for the further jumps, it also would’ve been nice to use the grappling hook to catch ourselves mid air like in in the trailer

[@i_stalker_i404]

i know its a bit late to say but i binge watched half the videos on your channel very underrated channel but Also i wanted to thank you 3:08 and 4:31 always makes me laugh i love these small hits on odyssey in your videos

[@travisbickle4360]

I dont think you can walk around with Sword, axe at that time period. Also the female henchmens openly terrorising London were also immersion breaking. I really loved London setting though but all of your criticism are very valid

[@AzA609]

The AC game without the jump mechanic.

[@swayaam8686]

I love the way you troll AC oddyseyy with the theme song 😂

[@DanielTube]

I missed the notif :(

[@jayeezus]

As a big syndicate fan I agree with all that! I hope in the next AC Parkour would make a come back!

[@majorknight859]

Watching you rant about Odyssey never gets old. Along with that background soundtrack

[@gavinwilliams9013]

I played a little of AC 1 when it first come out wasn't overly hooked on it and hadn't touch another AC game since until about 2 weeks age when I bought AC syndicate because I liked the setting. Loving AC syndicate and was planning on getting ORIGINS next as my next AC game but decided on getting Unity after completing Syndicate, Unity looks amazing graphically and detailed open word.

[@saren2559]

after this games comes out I was actually hoping the next game set in the early 1900 in Berlin so we have the three capitals of the most influential countrys in europe after Paris and London Berlin was a optimal choise in my opinion and the time pefectly because germany was a culture, sience, economic and military power with a lot of interesting historical figures

[@dimaz3]

I agree with most things you say but chuckle everytime you say they made Parkour/ combat more casual. Like AC was ever anything but casual. The combat was always easy with brain dead enemies waiting to strike one by one while their friends die like a dance and Parkour never required more than just keep pressing to run.

[@JohnArceane]

Here is the thing about Syndicate's leveling system. Unlike systems that followed this game, you could actually do a no upgrades run if you leaned into the (albeit not great) stealth system. The hidden blade was still an o-ko at this point, and you didn't have to max out the skill 'trees' to finish the game and could opt to use lower level gear without being totally outclassed by opposing npcs. I finished the map and the final boss at level 7 through normal progression. And something else that was okay was that you didn't actually have to clear every borough to complete the story. I left the two highest level ones as enemy territory in order to build tension and make the late game harder, with the idea that the Templars would be more tightly organized in the heart of the operation. Easily one of the best parts of the game imo, and something a game like Valhalla could have benefitted from, but we all know Ubisoft doesn't learn from its mistakes or hold itself accountable.

[@mixel6408]

30.ooo subs good job and good video

[@andrewlindsay3080]

I agree that it’s kinda like unity type miss by ubi not putting effort in it

[@caleb_c]

Say what you will but I loved the caneswords, such a cool weapon imo🤷🏾

[@victorhng]

I just hope they bring back the parkour movement mechanics and combat from AC Unity to future AC games.

[@sarabeara9198]

one of the things i love the most about syndicate is the repetitiveness of the NPC missions. by that i mean that you have a certain group of NPCs, and those are the ones who keep coming back to you with side missions bc you’re friends :D it’s similar in Ezio’s game, but side missions in unity were SO FLAT. i just really love being able to get attached to NPCs! tho obviously nobody will be as good as our boi leonardo da vinci, but henry green and charles darwin and alexander graham bell are really cool xD

[@digimon3522]

I personally thought that the fast paced combat was great and it relly makes u feel like a badass assassin. But they still could have implemented more weapons to the game.

[@imamfn]

Well perhaps the reason they did that because they implemented whole different moves between the 3 weapons, notice to that. So that would be like pretty complicated to them for adding more kind of weapons

[@IssDiddy]

I understood the weapon choice because of the setting, the time and location meant it was illegal to hold most weaponry so they had to conceal it, but we had kukri so who tf knows really, the cane staff and knuckles were cool, but I think it fell down to how bad the combat felt and how there was no weight behind it, they should have capitalized on the whole revolution and made more gadgets to compensate for lack of weaponry, even if they had more weapons it would have been cool to use the grappling hook in combat, or see new innovative stealth and combat gadgets like a tripwire, they could have made multiple vial types like an oil vial that works similar to a trip wire but only stumbles enemies instead of tripping them, or a vial that on impact explodes into a blinding flash that could also blind the player if they're too close

[@povvaccination1662]

Ubisoft qubec shouldn't be the mane producer of assassins creed Loved the video

[@michadomeracki5910]

Hey I have a question. What do you think about the Anno series and about the newest ano Anno 1800?

[@masterassassin791]

I’ll be honest I haven’t played the series but I’ve been wanting to check it out, I’m guessing you like it?

[@michadomeracki5910]

@@masterassassin791 Yes I love it, the Anno series is so amazing.

[@kien197]

This is my first AC game ever and I absolutely loved it

[@jde7052]

What was it that sold you on this game to make it your first AC game and not any other before it to start out?

[@kien197]

@@jde7052 I dont know I just picked up the latest AC game that my pc can run at the time, I also liked the victorian era which this game is set in

[@reignzgamez1475]

I agreed with mostly everything in this vid. The combat sometimes looks good. I think with the brask nuckles the combat looks fun and badass. Mostly because of the use of hidden blade. With the cane and knife, it looks goofy and unrealistic. Stabing an enemy 20 times in the head and not dying looks really bad. I did acctually like that they acted like child's. Evie acts like a child when with Jacob. But Jacob acts like a child all the time, which I like that change. Siblings fight all the time so I loved the constant bickering between them. But yea a pretty messy game overall. But yea as subzero says in mk11 "such wasted potentail"

[@masterassassin791]

That is totally fair and I definitely see your point man. Thanks for commenting!

[@enzoamore8971]

There was also punching in the older games, but they didn't look that goofy looking like in Syndicate. It could have still worked if they simply just added this type of combat for punching or being unarmed in Unity, and toned it down to be more grounded.

[@vierish1412]

you missed one thing: where tf is the coop mode? it was so fun with friends and it fits very well into the brotherhood concept

[@docomega7862]

And even more with syndicate since you have two protagonists

[@WalkthroughGameplay2024]

Ubisoft on failing: *Honesty is the best policy!* Fans of Assassin's Creed: *Okay...*

[@kshitijrastogi1]

People think the leveling system started from Origins but it isn't true it started from Syndicate and a little bit from Unity too!!

[@BabyGirlTiny]

Its odd because I never really noticed the leveling in syndicate. Like I knew that certain places were blocked, but I never felt like I had to chore to level up like odyssey

[@youronetruegodcthulhu5043]

I mean, I was raised on the Arkham games, and Syndicate was the first AC game I played (and the first M rated game), so it was, at the very least, a good intro to the series. I mean, after playing that, you can only go up from there with AC games (at least until Odyssey and Valhalla). I distinctly remember being blown away by the parkour. After only playing Arkham games, the idea that I could climb anything was mindblowing.

[@JacksonWalter735]

4:30 best parkour ever. I wish they would remake the Ezio series with the new RPG elements, combat system, and the excellent parkour.

[@COOKIE-gk9oc]

I love each and every AC game for different reasons, but God! Syndicate was one boring experience that I had to force myself from times to get trough.

[@MartinGV2007]

I tried to replay it months ago, deleted my saved files to play the game as new and fresh, (cause you can't make a new game) and I couldn't even get to half of the game so boring

[@arthurmorgan7026]

I also love every AC games, huge AC Fan. But Syndicate is my least favourite out of all.

[@yathishbl3757]

I recently played syndicate and found it to be good.....mainly because I had previously played odyssey

[@kanepatterson2836]

The biggest let down for me was the lack of weapon types and the way the sword cane worked. I hate that you fight with it like its some odd club and you dont actually pull out a sword and duel. And I get the weapons were supposed to be concealed but they could have atleast added a little hatchet and the ability to fight with hidden blades

[@afekyfn9078]

1:49 in that period of time it was illgeal to hold a sword or an axe if you are not a cop so i think ubisoft took that into consideration

[@bloodymares]

The biggest missed opportunity in Syndicate was not having co-op gameplay or at least an Assassin Ally/Brotherhood system, considering that it had an actual 2-protagonist premise for the very first time, but due to implementation, it didn't feel like it you could beat 75% of the game with just one twin, and another would just appear in the cutscenes as if they were following you all along but were not seen for some reason. Only in the final mission, both were properly implemented, which is crazy to me.

[@cl4912]

i agree with everything on your list except for the weapon choices. having swords and axes would not fit the time period that assassins creed syndicate was based in. brass knuckles, canes, and short knives fit extremely well within the time period and it fits even better with the assassins as they are very discreet weapons and arent as visible as swords. having an assassin walk around london during the industrial revolution with a sword on their side would not be something normal to see. other than that this video is great.

[@dennybucci1]

I got into AC with Odyssey. Never had played anything prior. Tried to go to Black Flag. I really tried. Could t do it. But respect you man!

[@justinkempkes1313]

Guess I'm third, well that's fine.

[@swisschoco25]

I think this is the ONE GAME Ubisoft should remaster. I am a die hard AC fan 1, Enzio Trilogy...but Syndicate...too many issues.

[@DigitalArctic]

The worst thing about Syndicate was always thinking about how fantastic the story could have been, if they actually tried. This games story deserves a remake, same characters, same setting, but completely different backstory and character arcs. A complete rewrite. Then again, with how Ubisoft is, maybe I'd rather they just left this game alone...

[@Satellaview1889]

Now you can experience syndicate the way it was meant to be played, no social stealth, paying for the colors and the outfits individually, the map now having twenty times the pointless collectables, and level caps that make it impossible to progress without grinding. Though honestly I agree with you, location rocked, story could have done with a little polish, and the gameplay needed an overhaul. Would buy a remake if they made one.

[@AdamBa17]

Just finished this game and really enjoyed it. However, I feel like I should go back and play Unity now as it sounds like I'll enjoy that even more

[@OMsord]

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[@enternamehere2027]

I actually liked the syndicate combat because it was quite different to the previous games in my opinion

[@UserAme99]

Congrat on 30k

[@death-thresh9548]

Aren't the throwing knives litteraly just the same thing as the phantom blade..?

[@noahfecks7598]

The main reason I played this game was due to the fact my neighborhood was built in the late 1800's with Victorian style buildings. I absolutely loved the look and feel of this game since it's somewhat reminiscent of my neighborhood. Especially the back streets and grimy areas.

[@waterbakey4330]

This actually used to be my favourite AC a few years ago, but when I played it again last year it became my least favourite.

[@Kimkong2]

UBI make some of the most realistc open world environments but the most arcady gameplay mechanics that always take you out of the immersion. It's like i always have to work so hard to remain immersed because they always have a gameplay mechanic that kicks you out of the experience every 5-10 minutes.

[@OctanE20]

i think the reason that the weapons were only limited to knuckels/khukri/canes is becasue the timeline i mean i dont think anyone can carry a big ass sword or an axe in that timeperiod

[@lordgreen6104]

I kinda like the idea of conceal carry weapons in syndicate, however it was mishandled, the cane for example could have been a sword cane which would give the best of both worlds, of course you couldn't have an axe but maybe a stealth equivalent and also am I the only one who thinks the gun blade should have been in this game?

[@timothyjohnson5699]

I rather enjoy the overpowered enemies gameplay (so far anyway). Just a month ago, I was exclusively a Nintendo guy and therefore have only played AC3, Black Flag, and Rogue. In said games, I could wipe the floor with an entire army of Brits if I was in the mood, and while that certain feels empowering, it kind of assassinates the *need* for stealth gameplay except for when a story level deems it necessary. Now that I have a PC and my video-game availability has expanded exponentially, I have Syndicate. Once I arrived at the London open world, I decided to go to the clock tower synchronize point...and got killed three times on the way there. It was a strange feeling, being so utterly weak against level 4+ folks. I soon gathered that stealth was the most useful thing I could rely on, and I eventually gained a new, different feeling of empowerment, one that made me proud to be an unseen killer, as an assassin should be. Keep in mind that I haven't played this for more than five hours, so- you know, opinion is subject to change.

[@FoxyGamer62]

I like the combat in syndicate just wish there was more variety in weapons

[@eclipze6685]

Syndicate was my first ac game and my favourite though i did go back and play the originals

[@williamhughes8598]

Hey, I beg you to do a which is better game out of red dead 1 or 2. If not that then a review on assassin's creed 1 in 2021.

[@jakethesnake7466]

I liked syndicated great simple story, good setting, I thought it had a great combat system, and I liked the bro and sis interactions

[@roseeainu4370]

I play assassin's creed syndicate but really wish if i had assassin's creed unity its the best assassin's creed game ever

[@bodyinspector2775]

I think syndicate was incredible till i finished ac black flag, ac 3 remaster and ac 2. Now i just think its a good/ok game, not as terrible as people say or as terrible as the new ac but definetly below the others in story and gameplay for me

[@twixo9562]

I remember when I got my ps4 and syndicate was new and sill full price so my dad bought me unity then after a year I got syndicate, love both games, but ezio trilogy and ac black flag are still my favorite

[@twixo9562]

And origins I liked, probably last ac game that Im going to buy ever again, beacouse I hate rpg ac games except origins

[@odearworkshop3215]

After syndicate came out, I was really hoping they would have kept the concept of playing as more than 1 assassin and made a feudal Japan game

[@MeetDpresident]

I actually like syndicate. I love London but I did hate the leveling system and costume variety and weapon variety. Unity was by far superior and I think unity is the best ac overall.

[@hydersunfearless2519]

yh, I think ubisoft was trying to make this syndicate a bit modern kinda and tbh it didn't worth it

[@freddiethornton9652]

I would like to mention that syndicate is probably the only game with the rope launcher/grapple because it was introduced in that game and is the game closet to modern times that could be why they scraped it

[@Koku706]

I just don’t feel like an assassin in syndicate because of how Jacob looks more like a little kid with great strength and evie feels like a babysitter. The fighting system is weird and I don’t like have a key to get in silent mode because I think having the hood at all time is better. Some assassins like Edward and Connor had decisions and character development and also great villains in their story or decent ones but then you see syndicate and the story is empty and Jacob doesn’t feel like an assassin and evie feels kinda like one but she has barely any experience so she makes dumb decisions. The fact that Jacob killed a lot of people and messed economy and still didn’t have any consequences makes it look empty.

[@hiddensynin]

I completely agree, the only reason I played syndicate was for the story