All The Assassin’s Creed Games Ranked from Worst to Best

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For the past 15 years, Assassin’s Creed games have been a gaming mainstay. Whether it’s the original trilogy, the underperforming annual releases, or the modern rebirth, Ubisoft has been delivering Assassin’s Creed to its fans on a regular basis. To chronicle the franchise, we’re going to run through all the Assassin’s Creed games ranked from worst to best.

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As just indicated, not every title in the franchise has been a home run. There have been impressive highs, but also disappointing lows. We’ll make sure we do our best to properly rate every release.

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For full disclosure, we’ll use a combination of critical and fan reactions as well as a bit of author opinion. You may agree with the list; you might disagree with our rankings. Either way, be sure to keep the conversation going in the comments. Let’s begin!

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Altaïr’s Chronicles isn’t like most Assassin’s Creed games. In fact, you can say that about the entire “Chronicles” franchise. While it’s neat to get a prequel of the original game, the only thing these games have in common with the mainline series is the title and characters.

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Unlike the prior game on our list, there was an “official” trilogy of Assassin’s Creed Chronicles games. While not a hack and slash, they still employ a 2D-esque camera angle versus the traditional open-world experience.

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CHRONICLES: INDIA DOESN’T OFFER MUCH BEYOND ITS GORGEOUS LOCATION

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Like Altaïr’s Chronicles, Assassin’s Creed II: Discovery is another mobile/handheld spin-off. Continuing the adventures of Ezio Auditore da Firenze, it saw a much better reception than the original spin-off.

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All The Assassin’s Creed Games Ranked from Worst to Best

All The Assassin’s Creed Games Ranked from Worst to Best

As just indicated, not every title in the franchise has been a home run. There have been impressive highs, but also disappointing lows. We’ll make sure we do our best to properly rate every release.

For full disclosure, we’ll use a combination of critical and fan reactions as well as a bit of author opinion. You may agree with the list; you might disagree with our rankings. Either way, be sure to keep the conversation going in the comments. Let’s begin!

Altaïr’s Chronicles isn’t like most Assassin’s Creed games. In fact, you can say that about the entire “Chronicles” franchise. While it’s neat to get a prequel of the original game, the only thing these games have in common with the mainline series is the title and characters.

ASSASSIN’S CREED: ALTAÏR’S CHRONICLES IS THE WORST OF ALL ASSASSIN’S CREED GAMES RANKED

Unlike the prior game on our list, there was an “official” trilogy of Assassin’s Creed Chronicles games. While not a hack and slash, they still employ a 2D-esque camera angle versus the traditional open-world experience.

CHRONICLES: RUSSIA IS BOTH THE WEAKEST ENTRY IN THE “CHRONICLES” TRILOGY BUT ALSO AN OVERALL WEAK GAME

CHRONICLES: INDIA DOESN’T OFFER MUCH BEYOND ITS GORGEOUS LOCATION

The one thing India has going over Russia is an exotic and unique setting. The second game in the Chronicles spin-off trilogy doesn’t do much of anything to expand the formula.

Like Altaïr’s Chronicles, Assassin’s Creed II: Discovery is another mobile/handheld spin-off. Continuing the adventures of Ezio Auditore da Firenze, it saw a much better reception than the original spin-off.

ASSASSIN’S CREED II: DISCOVERY IS ANOTHER POOR MOBILE/HANDHELD SPIN-OFF

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