We take a deep dive into the Assassin's Creed franchise with Andrew from Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers to examine its evolution from humble beginnings to global phenomenon. Together, we trace the journey from Altair's first adventure to the latest installment in feudal Japan.

• The first Assassin's Creed established a foundation despite repetitive gameplay and a bland protagonist
• Assassin's Creed II and Ezio Auditore revolutionized the series with improved gameplay, character depth, and Renaissance setting
• Brotherhood refined mechanics while Revelations completed Ezio's story arc
• Black Flag remains the pinnacle pirate game experience with its perfect blend of naval combat, exploration, and sea shanties
• The series struggled through Unity's technical issues despite innovative multiplayer and refined parkour
• Origins marked a dramatic shift to RPG mechanics with larger worlds and deeper customization
• Recent games balance between RPG elements and returning to stealth roots
• Settings often overshadow story elements as the franchise explores different historical periods
• The Assassin's Creed franchise continues to evolve while maintaining core identity elements

Be sure to check out our guest episode about Assassin's Creed Shadows on Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers podcast, where Phil joins Andrew for an in-depth discussion about the latest game.

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