Let's rediscover together in this review three of the most loved chapters of the famous Ubisoft saga, thanks to Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection for Nintendo Switch
After the official reveal, which came only last month, of the release date of Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection for Nintendo Switch, now we find ourselves writing the review of this famous trilogy, whose remaster has finally landed also on the hybrid of the great N. Fans will therefore be able to always carry with them the three chapters that have contributed to making the Ubisoft saga one of the cornerstones of the videogame universe. The epic of Ezio Auditore da Firenze has managed to enter the hearts of millions of fans by right, but how is the famous Tuscan assassin doing today on the small screens of the Nintendo console?
Studying history ...
It was the year 2009 when Ubisoft was preparing to release worldwide the second chapter of what, in the future, would become one of the most famous franchises in the world: Assassin's Creed 2. In it we get acquainted with Ezio Auditore, a character whose charisma has allowed him to stand as a symbol of the franchise itself. Against the fascinating background of a Spain in the middle of the Renaissance period, drawn with care and passion, the young murderer found himself involved in a plot made up of intrigues and conspiracies, in which historical characters and events moved exquisitely intertwined with fictional events of great impact.
The success was such that in the two years to follow the software house decided to release two more new chapters, Brotherhood e Revelations, which complete the story of the young killer. He then went on to visit Rome, in the role of a now adult Ezio, to finally get to observe the beard of the protagonist turn gray as we explore the distant Constantinople. The subtlety with which the character is outlined (combined with the fact that we will accompany him for a good part of his life) allows us to establish a strong bond with the player, which represents one of the greatest qualities of this videogame work.
Get Beautiful for the Occasion - Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection Review, Nintendo Switch
As we mentioned in the opening of this review, Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection for Nintendo Switch re-proposes the three titles in a remastered format, without substantial changes from both an aesthetic and gameplay point of view. Some tweaks were obviously necessary, especially to adapt the games to the hybrid of the Kyoto giant, but the most avid fans of the original chapters will feel almost immediately at home, thanks to the excellent work done in adapting the controls, as well as the care with which the titles were transposed on the small Nintendo console.
During our test in fact, we almost never ran into bugs or framerate problems, apart from a few sporadic cases of little consequence. In open spaces (for example in the areas outside the city walls of the second chapter) you notice a little more dynamic resolution, probably necessary to better optimize the fluidity of the gameplay, but when you are wandering through the city streets you can still breathe that fascinating historical atmosphere which remains one of the cornerstones of the entire work.
The Test of Time - Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection Review, Nintendo Switch
As can be easily understood, faithfully remastering today a production with more than a decade on its shoulders involves a whole series of pros and cons to be carefully evaluated before proceeding with the purchase. During our test for the review of Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection for Switch we could not help but notice how the graphics, once the flagship of the production, are inevitably not up to standards we are used to today.
Mind you, the trilogy aesthetically still manages to defend itself, giving us on several occasions some pleasantly suggestive glimpses, but not too sharpening the view (especially when playing in TV mode) you can see some slightly woody animations and the angularity of the models, details today certainly more evident than yesterday. Brotherhood and (later) Revelations partially file some of these edges but the final result is always undeniably the son of another era. However, if you are willing to compromise with this graphic layout, the work will certainly reward you properly.
… Everything is fair - Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection Review, Nintendo Switch
The graphics are not the only aspect that has suffered from the weight of time. In this paragraph of our review we will see how Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection on Switch, pad in hand, offers game mechanics still valid, but without all that series of small improvements which, from chapter to chapter, have contributed to perfecting the gameplay of the saga. Here, too, the situation slightly improves passing from the second title to Revelaton, but it is undeniable that controlling Ezio, today, has lost some of that charm present at the time.
Direct our killer in fact it is sometimes inaccurate, and you will often find yourself unintentionally jumping to the wrong ledge or chimney. It must also be said that the parkour mechanics, now adopted by a great variety of titles, no longer have that characteristic impact due to the novelty. However, in situations where everything works properly, assassinate the target and then embark on a daring escape on the roofs of the buildings, chased by an army of guards who are determined to cut their skin. still manages to evoke the echo of those galvanizing emotions that ten years ago were one of the peculiar features of the production.
The Complete Package - Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection Review, Nintendo Switch
During our test for the review of Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection we have pleasantly seen how it arrives on Nintendo Switch including all additional content published for the respective three titles. To complete the package, Ubisoft has seen fit to include the two shorts Lineage ed Embers, which are respectively the prequel and closing of the Ezio Auditore saga. As expected instead multiplayer modes were not included (and related DLCs) originally featured in Brotherhood and Revelations, but the collection is still the perfect compendium for anyone who wants to recover and always carry this legendary trilogy with them.
A few white hairs
Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection constitutes a more than valid opportunity to discover (or rediscover) three historical titles on Switch. If you are approaching these games for the first time coming from more recent chapters like Valhalla (of which you can find our review here) you may be taken aback by the less refined mechanics and by a slightly angular graphics, but, if you are willing to accept these compromises, know that the story of the master assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze has preserved much of that charm that, in its time, made this videogame work so popular.
What do you think of it? Have you played the original titles or are you planning to do so for the first time with this collection? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to {marca_origen} for all the news dedicated to the world of video games. To buy video games at a discounted price, we recommend that you take a look at the Instant Gaming catalog.
7.6 A good collection, with some wrinkles here and therePoints in favor
- The charm of the three titles is still present ...
- Game mechanics still enjoyable today ...
- Two short films and all DLC included in the package
Points against
- ... but you have to deal with a graphic design from another era
- ... but which are still partially affected by the weight of the years
