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Despite its name, the Assassin’s Creed series has never been particularly great at simulating clandestine murder, but it does offer fantastic historical adventures. From Assassin’s Creed II’s Renaissance conspiracy to Black Flag’s piratical plundering, the series has always been strongest when prioritising the setting over its daft sci-fi plot and questionable system design.
As a fine example, Odyssey abandons the original premise almost entirely, yet turns out to be the best game in the series. Taking place 400 years before the Assassin order is formed, Odyssey is almost a pure role-playing game. This superbly crafted adventure sees you travel across Ancient Greece, assuming the roles of naval captain, wandering mercenary, tomb raider and even mythological…