Is Assassin's Creed Syndicate worth playing in 2024?

Assassin's Creed has arguably been the most popular franchise for Ubisoft since its inception in 2007 for the Xbox 360 and PS3. Since then, the series has received many titles before delving into the full-blown RPG realm with Assassin's Creed Origins in 2017. However, before Origins came into existence, fans had Assassin's Creed Syndicate on the PS4 and Xbox One.

Syndicate is still worth checking out in 2024. It is an underrated gem that needs more recognition. This article goes over the reasons why the title deserves a shot this year.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the opinions of the writer

Assassin's Creed Syndicate was built on AnvilNext 2.0, the same engine that was used to create Assassin's Creed Unity. This is why both games feel similar and it also means that if you were a fan of Unity, Syndicate might be right up your alley.

Syndicate feels like an upgraded version of Unity without the multiplayer component. This is a good thing as it allows the story to be the main focus. The game follows the story of twin siblings Jacob and Evie Frye, who are trying to free London from the rule of the Templars.

The gameplay of Assassin's Creed Syndicate is similar to that of Assassin's Creed Unity: you wait for the enemy to give you an opening to strike and then go on a killing spree when the opportunity presents itself.

A variety of weapons can be bought and upgraded with money and crafting materials, which you can obtain by completing missions and exploring London. The game also has two separate skill trees for the new assassins, as Jacob is more of a brawler, while Evie prefers stealth.

The parkour, which has always been the bread and butter of every Assassin's Creed game, is fantastic. It has even been