Assassin's Creed® III Remastered

Assassin's Creed® III Remastered offers a nostalgic return to the American Revolution era with a fresh protagonist, Connor, and expanded gameplay including wilderness exploration, hunting, and naval combat. The remaster improves visuals with cleaner, brighter graphics and stable 60 FPS, enhancing the overall presentation. The story remains engaging with strong historical integration and a compelling narrative arc for Connor and key characters.

However, the game suffers from numerous technical issues including bugs, glitches, and long loading screens that detract from the experience. The remaster is criticized for lacking polish and failing to address original pacing and mission design flaws. Stealth mechanics feel clunky, and some story moments lack emotional impact. Additionally, Ubisoft’s DRM and third-party software requirements frustrate players. Despite these drawbacks, the game retains solid gameplay mechanics and remains a necessary chapter in the Assassin’s Creed saga, especially for fans invested in the overarching story.

Highlights

Players praise the stable 60 FPS and improved graphics that brighten and clean up the original visuals. The combat, parkour, and stealth mechanics are considered some of the best in the series, providing satisfying gameplay moments. The storyline, featuring Connor’s unique Native American heritage and the American Revolution setting, is engaging and historically rich. The addition of wilderness exploration, hunting, and naval combat adds variety and depth to the gameplay experience. Voice acting and music are solid, complementing the atmosphere.

Criticisms

Common criticisms focus on the numerous technical issues such as persistent bugs, glitches, and long loading times that disrupt gameplay flow. The remaster is seen as lacking polish, with little improvement over the original beyond graphics. Players find the story pacing uneven and emotional moments underdeveloped, especially key cutscenes like Achilles’ death. Stealth feels clunky and frustrating, and some mission designs are tedious or repetitive. Ubisoft's DRM and mandatory third-party software cause additional annoyance. The remaster’s value is questioned given these issues.