Assassin's Creed® Unity
Developer Ubisoft
Assassin's Creed Unity is a 2014 action-adventure game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. It was released in November 2014 for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One, and in December 2020 for Stadia. It is the eighth major installment in the Assassin's Creed series, and the successor to 2013's Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. It also has ties to Assassin's Creed Rogue, which was released for the… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
383 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Mastodon, Bluesky) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
251 positive · 110 negative
95% range 65–74%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 251 | 110 | 0 |
| Mastodon * | 8 | 0 | 7 |
| Bluesky * | 4 | 0 | 3 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
What players are saying
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 274 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mostly Positive (67,039 of 86,244 positive).
Players praise the game's stunning graphics and detailed recreation of Paris. [1][2][3] Many reviewers highlight the parkour system as one of the best in the series. [1][2][4] Some players criticize the mandatory Ubisoft launcher for login and account issues. [5][6][7]
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This is my first bad review on Steam, and it's not because the game is bad. On the contrary, I enjoyed playing AC Unity. But the numerous issues I encountered trying to play the game prompted me to write this review. So, after downloading the game, UPlay will download, and you need a Ubisoft Account to play it. Okay, I created an account and played as usual. Then the next day, when I wanted to play it again, I was …
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Couldn't play the game because it was linked to an old Ubisoft account i cant even get into anymore. Tried everything to get back into it. I tried to get Ubisoft to send me a link to reset my password but it would never send. I was able to get a reset link on another Ubisoft account, but they absolutely would not send me a reset link for the account that i needed it to. Ubisoft is telling me i don't own the game …
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*Played on Steam Deck* (No story spoilers) *I have to say this at the beginning since everyone treats Unity as the black sheep of the franchise: Playing this game in 2025 is amazing, and it barely has any bugs at all during my playtime. Its flawless and so good! Please give this game a chance! **Also PLEASE play this game in FRENCH with english subtitles. You will thank me for this. Because f_ck is this a horrible …
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Yes, the story is forgettable. Yes, Arno isn't exactly the most memorable Assassin in the series. Yes, the game launched as a complete disaster and you'll still spot the occasional bug years later. But damn, Paris carries this game hard. The city feels alive in a way few open-world games ever managed to replicate. Crowded streets, massive landmarks, incredible lighting and one of the best parkour system the …
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Imo, AC Unity is a mixed bag. Overall, the game is fantastic. The story is decent, the combat and stealth are great, parkour is arguably one of the best in the series, the customization is THE best in my opinion since you can mix and match different pieces of armor for different looks or stats... and if nothing's looking too great, there's amazing outfits you can unlock to change your appearance while also being …
Summarised from 34 of the 296 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
Assassin's Creed® Unity sits at 70% positive across 361 opinionated reactions from 3 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Assassin's Creed Unity received "mixed or average" reviews from critics upon release, according to review aggregator website Metacritic. Matt Miller from Game Informer gave the game 8/10, praising the detailed environment and architecture, decent voice acting, strategy-required missions, challenging gameplay and well-paced story missions, but criticizing the controls and balance, as well as game-breaking technical issues. He also stated that both the navigation system and the combat system still needed to be improved. Louise Blain from GamesRadar gave the game 4/5, praising the dense and atmospheric game world, character-focused mission design, overhauled free-running mechanics, in-depth…
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Reactions
60 of 383 · most liked firstThis is my first bad review on Steam, and it's not because the game is bad. On the contrary, I enjoyed playing AC Unity. But the numerous issues I encountered trying to play the game prompted me to write this review. So, after downloading the game, UPlay will download, and you need a Ubisoft Account to play it. Okay, I created an account and played as usual. Then the next day, when I wanted to play it again, I was asked to log in again. Okay, I tried to log in but couldn't, and UPlay said…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is good, but the Ubislop launcher is absolute garbage
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Peak game, but this ubisoft launcher. FU ubisoft, there is reason why your studio is dying.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Please fix the Ubisoft connect, every time play i have to enter the password and fix your level
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Couldn't play the game because it was linked to an old Ubisoft account i cant even get into anymore. Tried everything to get back into it. I tried to get Ubisoft to send me a link to reset my password but it would never send. I was able to get a reset link on another Ubisoft account, but they absolutely would not send me a reset link for the account that i needed it to. Ubisoft is telling me i don't own the game EVEN THOUGH I JUST BOUGHT IT FROM STEAM. I don't own a game I paid for? I don't…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →im gonna play this game again and pretend it's the black flag remake without ships cos im broke
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Makes you sign into their ♥♥♥♥♥♥ launcher every time you open the game, yet it’s been cracked for years, so you’re essentially punished for paying for the game over pirating it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →*Played on Steam Deck* (No story spoilers) *I have to say this at the beginning since everyone treats Unity as the black sheep of the franchise: Playing this game in 2025 is amazing, and it barely has any bugs at all during my playtime. Its flawless and so good! Please give this game a chance! **Also PLEASE play this game in FRENCH with english subtitles. You will thank me for this. Because f_ck is this a horrible dub in English with the british accents everywhere. Even the voice…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →ubisoft suckssssssssssssss it wont let me reset my password and after 1 attempt it locks me out for a while
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The problem about this game is their login issue.I always get suspended for no reason even though i put the correct password.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Assassin’s Creed Unity still holds up amazingly well. Paris is one of the most beautiful open-world cities ever made, with incredible detail in every street, crowd, and building. The parkour system is smooth, fast, and still feels ahead of its time. Pros Stunning graphics and atmosphere Huge, detailed Paris to explore Improved parkour & climbing Fun combat and customization Co-op missions are enjoyable with friends Great soundtrack and historical setting Cons Story is decent but not…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Can't even play the game. Tried to contact support, was told to wait and was given a robot response that circled me back to what I knew already. Summary: Ubisoft is selling something that can't be played.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just another good game that suffers from enshittification. The Ubisfoft Connect launcher is absolute trash. You can enter the right login info 500 times and will still mess up and when you finally do log in, the game runs like absolute ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ because UBC wants to run 3 million processes in the background. If you want to play this game, there are better ways.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Assassin's Creed Unity feels like the last Assassin’s Creed game that truly understood the series identity. It focuses on parkour, stealth, dense city design, and grounded combat instead of trying to become a full RPG. The graphics still look impressive even compared to newer entries. Paris feels detailed, alive, and immersive in a way few open world games manage. The parkour is one of the best in the franchise. It can feel difficult at first, but once the movement clicks, it flows naturally…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love the Assassins creed games, but i really recommend not buying them or playing them here. The Ubisoft launcher is extremely dumb. I have to battle to sign in to my account nearly every time I want to play. It is so frustrating to have one day off to play games and then be forced to spend the first hour changing passwords for the 100th time or be "temporarily" locked out of my account. I just want to play this offline game i paid for, yet Ubisoft wont let me. Seriously, even if its on sale…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yes, the story is forgettable. Yes, Arno isn't exactly the most memorable Assassin in the series. Yes, the game launched as a complete disaster and you'll still spot the occasional bug years later. But damn, Paris carries this game hard. The city feels alive in a way few open-world games ever managed to replicate. Crowded streets, massive landmarks, incredible lighting and one of the best parkour system the franchise has ever had. Running across rooftops, slipping through windows and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I bet this game is great, however Unity launcher sucks and wont let me play. Fix your launcher.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Due to frustrating Ubisoft Connect 'security' protocols my account has been suspended for virtually no reason. I am not recommending getting any legacy game from Ubisoft because of this type of bs. Unfortunately even bought on steam it still needs Ubisoft connection. I paid for a game (and many others) which I can't play. Ubisoft isn't sharing for how long my account has been suspended only that it's due to too many wrong password attempts. And I misspelled it ONCE before they suspended my…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →when playing this game when i first got it years ago, i had problems running it in med settings and getting 60 fps at 1920 x 1080 on a high end water cooled gpu. an fx-8350 with 16 gb 2133 with a vega 64 watercooled. but as the game got patchs and windows/ gpu drivers got better the game ran better. as of today after redownloading to test to see how this game would run at. at 4k ultra and getting over 120 fps with no stuttering no crashing. after reinstalling the game after not playing it for a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Assassin’s Creed Unity Review Overview Unity had a rough launch, but today it stands out as one of the most memorable AC entries. Paris looks gorgeous, crowds are insanely dense for its time, parkour finally feels smooth and flowy, and the co-op missions are still a blast. It is not perfect, yet it is a very good, very replayable Assassin’s Creed. Story Overview You play Arno Dorian in Paris during the French Revolution. A personal loss puts him on an Assassin path that collides with…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →When it works properly, Unity is the pinnacle of what makes Assassin's Creed, well, Assassin's Creed. The heavy focus on player-created stealth, a ton of options on handling your opponents, less of a focus on brutal combat, and a massive parkour/engine upgrade, all of this leads to a fantastic experience of playing in an actual great system. I always think of AC as having a few components - parkour, stealth, story, combat, emotions. This game pretty much has it all, with combat…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Anyone who is facing the "Account suspended" message on Ubisoft Connect, the fix is: 1. Completely close Ubisoft Connect from Task Manager / System Tray 2. Disable Wi-Fi / Unplug Ethernet 3. Launch Unity through Steam 4. If Ubisoft Connect asks for both Ubisoft email and password, enter them and check "Remember me" 5. Click "Play offline" and Unity will launch successfully 6. Then quit the game through main menu 7. Enable Wi-Fi / Plug Ethernet 8. Launch Unity and it'll run fine But…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☑ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☑ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the parkour is excellent compared to the previous series, but this game still has a few bugs in combat or parkour. And it's great for multiplayer with friends
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →FINALLY! Got past Ubisoft connect and was able to actually play the game. Pretty sure we're all well ware Ubisoft, so I'll avoid that, leaving this negative cause Ubisoft. This is my first time playing Unity, I've played most the mainline AC games up until and including Odyssey. To be fair to the game, separate from Ubisoft. The game looks incredible even till this day, I honestly prefer it's look over Origins and Odyssey. The combat seems more enjoyable than the hack and slash of the newer…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I think we judged this game too harshly. Ubisoft almost nailed the recipe of Assassin's creed with AC Unity. It is the most Assassin's creed experience in the whole of franchise and I encountered almost no game breaking bug. The stealth and parkour animations are far superior and satisfying compared to recent titles. Paris is built for Parkour. Though it can take some time getting used to. And the huge amount of crowds make the city feel so lively making you feel as if you are genuinely part of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the only thing is i hate about this game the ubisoft launcher not remember your login info no matter even if you are login it each time you need to re-login
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Imo, AC Unity is a mixed bag. Overall, the game is fantastic. The story is decent, the combat and stealth are great, parkour is arguably one of the best in the series, the customization is THE best in my opinion since you can mix and match different pieces of armor for different looks or stats... and if nothing's looking too great, there's amazing outfits you can unlock to change your appearance while also being able to have the stats you want (like full Legendary Phantom for stealth stats for…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Of all the Assassin's Creed games that I've played, Unity is the only one that I both like and dislike in equal measure. Let's not waste too much time and dive into the pros and cons so that you'll get a better idea of where I stand on the game. : * For a 12-year-old game, the graphics still hold up nicely! * Combat in itself is ok. It's nice that the player is allowed the liberty to pick their own battles! * The historical backdrop of the game is an interesting choice. Instead of the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Assassin's Creed Unity is one of those games where my initial thoughts were that it was bad simply due to its horrible release and public opinion. Nowadays I've strayed towards forming my own opinion instead of relying on others to formulate it, and safe to say ACU is a very good game. It's particularly not the best in the franchise for sure but with it having the best Open world in any AC game, the most fluid parkour system ever and npc's that feel real and lively is surely enough to justify…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is good, but the Ubisoft launcher is absolute ♥♥♥♥. garbage
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Finished main story and DLC, did about 50% of the rest of the missions and some co-op. Very much enjoyed this game. Loved the setting, which I remember vividily from history classes and later nerding out with books about the time period in Europe. Arno felt young, naive, and reckless. He was a great charming scoundrel. Story was a bit tacked on at the end, but oh boy did this team invest in technical mastery for a game that came out 2014 it is pretty darn good. Though... playing with…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Recommendation: 70% Strong atmosphere, engaging gameplay, and interesting world exploration, but the story is weak and the plot holes are quite noticeable. Worth trying if you want to play an assassin-themed game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is probably the Assassin’s Creed with the worst launch. It had so many issues and it took a while for it to be good and playable. That said, all this has been fixed now, and it is actually a really good game, in my opinion at least. I really like this time period, which takes place at the heart of the French Revolution. It was a really interesting time in european history and its buggy launch is still overshadowing how good this game actually is and how good it looks, especially for a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While it famously struggled at release and played it safe mechanically compared to the risks of Black Flag, its technical ambition was ahead of its time; over a decade later, Unity remains a masterclass in modernizing the classic formula—arguably the series' most fluid and aesthetically pleasing entry.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very good movement and parkour mechanics, a bit jerky combat and assassination controls, almost finished the game and still don't know what the story is about, only buy under high discount.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Is it a good game? In my opinion yes, absolutely. Assassin’s Creed Unity still shines in several areas. The parkour system is genuinely fun and fluid, the crowd system is unique and impressive even by today’s standards, and the story paired with the atmosphere of Paris is fantastic. The city feels alive and immersive. That said, the combat is easily the weakest part, it can feel clunky and unresponsive at times, which holds the experience back. Now for the technical side. If you don’t have…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →game starts- ubisoft launcher not launching- uninsttalled- tried again- game says uninstall game- did not play instead
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Best parkour and one of the best assassin's creed game ever.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As a die-hard fan of the franchise, I had been eagerly anticipating this game, especially since it takes place in what is arguably one of the most captivating settings the series has ever explored. However, in its current state, I cannot recommend purchasing it. To begin with, the crashes and freezing are relentless. No matter what you try, adjust, or even concoct out of pure desperation, the game freezes at random intervals and often locks up the entire PC. This issue clearly has nothing to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've been playing the AC Franchise from start to finish in the wake of the Black Flag Resynced release. The first game is an all time classic but AC2 invokes such a strong essence of beauty and storytelling that I fear cannot be replicated in modern games. AC Unity on the other hand takes all of the best gameplay elements of pre-RPG Assassin's Creed games and masterfully combines them with some of the most pleasing graphics I have ever seen on a map this large and seamless. The levelling system…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In a road to redemption, how much can one invest in themselves and still remember their creed? Assassin’s Creed Unity was initially released in 2014, and it’s a third-person action, stealth, and parkour game, marking a new era of Assassin’s Creed games. With a bigger focus on movement, stealth, and customization, this game also introduced a multiplayer system with in-game missions that provide equipment and currency. Set in France in the late 18th century during the tumultuous time of the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is probably the second time I've bought the game and I am likely to refund it again. I want to play it, but Ubisoft Connect just keeps fighting me in every which way that I am close to giving up for good.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →♥♥♥♥ ubisoft connect, just ♥♥♥♥ that god awful garbage thing, if i could burn it down i ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ would, i just wanted to play the ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ game but it wont let me ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ login cuz their service is unavailable, i hope yall would ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ bankrupt u bloodsucking bastards.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Regardless of the bugs and some problems at launch, I'd argue this is the best AC game. Parkour is the best of the series, combat is fun and engaging, the map is Paris during the french revolution & a solid story to follow. This is the one of the game which you uninstall and install again because its good and wants you to keep coming back
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Assassin's Creed Unity is a great open-world game that features Paris in the French Revolution. The world is beautiful and it is really amazing how dense the crowd is. The combat, the music, the missions and Co-Op were a lot of fun. This game is underrated and if Ubisoft spent more time polishing it, it would have been one of the best Assassin's Creed in the series. I have played it twice and I can only recommend this game. Especially after playing the RPG editions of Assassin's Creed, this…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Assassin’s Creed Unity is a game that still stands out years after its release. The parkour is easily the best in the entire series, with smooth and fluid movement that makes traversing Paris extremely satisfying.The story is good and not bad at all, but it didn’t impress me as much as I expected. I was also hoping that Arno would go on a journey to find his father’s killer, Shay Patrick Cormac from Assassin’s Creed Rogue, but that never happened. I was genuinely surprised that the multiplayer…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Ubisoft client repeatedly blocks me from starting the game due to "Services being unavailable at this moment", which means I essentially just bought a Change-your-password-for-the-fourth-time-this-week simulator. To be fair, the game was fun when I could play it, but it's not worth the hassle.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game, one of my favourite AC ever. However, Ubisoft Connect is so bad, it's actually mind blowing. First, the game needs to be installed on the same drive as Ubisoft Connect. which is either a very weird bug, or an overly restrictive requirement. Second, every time I launch the game, Ubi Connect asks for my password. On top of all this, because I have entered my password a few times today just to make the game run, Ubi Connect now prevents me from logging in, saying that my account is…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really don’t know why people hate this one. It was good when it released and it’s good now on my second playthrough. I will say, the PC version is a lot less stable than the Xbox version and I’ve had a few issues myself like the desync problems (the irony) when hitting enemies and the free running being a bit glitchy too. FPS drops and no way to fix it as this game doesn’t have DLSS or anything similar. The stuttering sometimes is a big one because it affects cutscenes too not just…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unity has become my second favorite game in the series, the setting, gameplay, parkour, story, characters, The Fr*nch, it's amazing. I just wish Ubisoft had spent a bit more time polishing it before launch. At least they fixed most of the problems it had, and I say most because I still had some issues when playing. The story is great, while the main missions aren't as involved with the French Revolution, Arno's journey is well written and characters are memorable. Now, Co-op does involve the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →pretty good game, played with frend, unstoppable duo indeed. game runs perfect. get on sale tho.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It is a good game, don't get me wrong. Fun parkour, great combat, the french revolution is such an awesome backdrop for a very nice revenge/redemption story. Unfortunately none of that matters because you need to log in to the ubisoft launcher EVERY ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ TIME. and half the time the launcher won't let you log in until you change your password. I do not know a fix for this and GOD FORBID you have to do this too many times because then your account is suspended for too many failed logins and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game itself is good and still enjoyable, but Ubisoft’s support system is extremely disappointing. My Ubisoft account was hacked and the email was changed to the hacker’s email, locking me out completely. I contacted Ubisoft support multiple times, provided details and proof, but the process was painfully slow and unhelpful. Responses are delayed, repetitive, and often don’t actually resolve the issue. For a major company, their account recovery support is frustratingly weak. It’s unfair…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I still have a soft spot for this game. The parkour is easily my favourite in the series, and running through the dense streets of Paris feels amazing. The graphics hold up surprisingly well too, but the co-op matchmaking is so annoying. Really wish Ubisoft gave this game a bit more care, because there’s still so much to enjoy.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My first and favourite AC game out of the few I have played (the others being Syndicate and Origins). No more bugs now, its great and fun to play. Final boss fight is fun. Paris is gorgeous and the parkour system is so fun i.e. scaling the Bastille. I also love the suit changes and the different weapon systems in the game. Hot take - Combat is more fun than stealth. The cinematics look amazing and hold up to date. Rating - 7.5/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the game itself is awesome. The feeling of immersion I get from playing it is literally unmatched. Just walking around, I get the feeling that the NPC's are all real people with lives and things. You'll be running around and see people protesting at Notre Dame, people running away carrying items they looted, etc. The city looks both absolutely stunning and on the brink of chaos all at the same time. The free-running aspect has been much improved, but there are still instances where the game…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've played it before on ps4 and ubisoft store and it played fine. It's a good game and I would recommend it but the graphics are totally busted on steam and I've tried for hours and can't get it to work. I got a pretty good pc build so thats not the issue. If you can get it to work I would higly recommend it but not if it's like mine.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ubisoft sabotaging the experience of trying to play some of their older games through Steam, by making you enter you password every time you launch the game, is baffling. If it is meant to entice me to get their games on Ubisoft Connect, instead of Steam, it fails, all it makes more likely is that I just outright avoid Ubisoft games in future, in case this issue with passwords starts with those too. It's manageable on Windows, as after the first time entering your password, as long as you…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like the vibes of the games and the parkour and combat is my most favorite in the whole ac franchise
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