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8.0After a rocky start, I’m pleasantly surprised by how well Assassin's Creed Shadows runs on Switch 2
Assassin's Creed Shadows
Ubisoft Québec · Mar 20, 2025
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Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.
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- Way Too Many Games7.07.0 Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PS5, Xbox Series S/X, PC and Switch 2. Reviewed on Switch 2. A copy of Assassin’s Creed Shadows was provided by the publisher .
- TheSixthAxis7.0Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Nintendo Switch 2 retains all of the core experience of Ubisoft’s premier open-world game, but it is a cut-back version compared to its more powerful rivals.
- Impulse Gamer8.5Assassin's Creed Shadows on Nintendo Switch 2 delivers the same strong core experience seen on other platforms enhanced with portable features and touchscreen support!
- RPG Site9.0Assassin's Creed Shadows is an impressive synthesis of Assassin's Creed game design principles from across the series' history, ably blending the sprawling scope of later entries with the focus of the game's earlier eras.
- RPGFan8.0
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