Beyond

Assassin's Creed Shadows is Unexpectedly One of Our Favorite Games of 2025 - Beyond 888


Listen Later

It’s been in the works for years, and delayed by several months, but Assassin’s Creed Shadows is finally here, and it’s worth the wait. Y’know, assuming you like big huge open-world games, don’t mind when Assassin’s Creed games veer into RPG territory, and are interested in the feudal Japanese setting. We’re all having a blast, and while it doesn’t break the mold or color too far outside the lines of previous entries, specifically the one used to make Assassin’s Creed Origins, Odyssey and Valhalla, it does a great job refining what worked best, creating a big huge playground for ninja and samurai mayhem that look absolutely stunning on the latest gaming hardware. The dual protagonists are endearing, and the different approaches to combat and exploration that Yasuke and Naoe’s playstyles allow for should help keep things fresh, even dozens of hours into the game. Now, the big question: what does this mean for 2025’s OTHER big huge open-world samurai game, Ghost of Yotei? Will it be a samurai showdown, or will a rising tide raise all ships? Either way, anyone who likes running around killing dudes with a katana and shuriken is eating good this year.


This week’s show is Max Scoville, Jada Griffin, Mark Medina, Brian Altano, and is produced by Nick Maillet, Beyond! is a part of Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand.



Eat smart with Factor. Get started at factormeals.com/FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

BeyondBy IGN & Geek Media

  • 4.4
  • 4.4
  • 4.4
  • 4.4
  • 4.4

4.4

3,901 ratings


More shows like Beyond

View all
The Official Xbox Podcast by Official Xbox Podcast

The Official Xbox Podcast

1,044 Listeners

Giant Bombcast by Giant Bomb

Giant Bombcast

5,620 Listeners

Game Scoop! by IGN & Geek Media

Game Scoop!

4,035 Listeners

Unlocked by IGN & Geek Media

Unlocked

2,789 Listeners

Nintendo Voice Chat by IGN & Geek Media

Nintendo Voice Chat

3,375 Listeners

Game Scoop! by IGN & Geek Media

Game Scoop!

310 Listeners

IGN UK Podcast by IGN & Geek Media

IGN UK Podcast

268 Listeners

The Kinda Funny Podcast by Kinda Funny

The Kinda Funny Podcast

2,410 Listeners

Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast by Kinda Funny

Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast

2,811 Listeners

Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast by Axe of the Blood God

Axe of the Blood God: An RPG Podcast

617 Listeners

Dragons on the Wall by IGN

Dragons on the Wall

52 Listeners

IGN Anime Club by IGN

IGN Anime Club

149 Listeners

IGN Overclocked by IGN

IGN Overclocked

29 Listeners

Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast by Kinda Funny

Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast

3,013 Listeners

The History of Awesome - IGN Presents by IGN

The History of Awesome - IGN Presents

85 Listeners

Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast by Kinda Funny

Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

3,963 Listeners

Sacred Symbols: A PlayStation Podcast by Last Stand Media & Studio71

Sacred Symbols: A PlayStation Podcast

3,332 Listeners

The MinnMax Show by MinnMax

The MinnMax Show

1,556 Listeners

Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast by Kinda Funny

Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast

1,301 Listeners

Digital Foundry Direct Weekly by Digital Foundry & Geek Media

Digital Foundry Direct Weekly

93 Listeners