Wayne Davies

Assassin's Creed Rogue

Pure Xbox

November 25, 2014

8

Assassin's Creed Rogue is really meant for the fans of the series who are invested in the Assassin’s Creed universe. The game knows this and wears it on its sleeve. If you weren't a fan of Black Flag, there unfortunately isn't much here to help change your mind. Newcomers are better off coming back to Rogue once they've caught up on the story so far, as it expects you to know certain characters and plotlines going into it. The game may use one too many assets from the previous title and its lack of online features put the product's longevity into question, but that doesn't take away from the fun of naval combat or fighting the deadly Assassins. Assassin's Creed Rogue isn't the cash grab many assumed it would be, and ultimately is an enjoyable experience and fitting end to the Kenway trilogy.

Thief

Pure Xbox

March 13, 2014

6

Thief is far from the grand return to the franchise fan were hoping for, but the stealthy heart of Thief: The Dark Project is still there. The majority of fans might not be completely happy with it, but a new audience will undoubtedly get a good taste of the classic franchise. You can't help but praise Eidos for the work they have done with the stealth systems and lighting as on the trusty Xbox 360 it looks good, but you always feel there could be more. So, if you can look past the weak story, dull characters and repetitive hub map to just loot everything in sight on a custom difficulty, then we would recommend picking up a used copy and giving it a blast over a weekend.