Out now on Xbox One, Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China is the first of a three part series of games coming from Climax Studios and Ubisoft Montreal as the Assassin’s Creed franchise goes 2.5D!
To soon be following by Chronicles: India and Chronicles: Russia, Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China whisks you away to 16th-century China as the newly appointed Jiajing Emperor instigates a sudden and ruthless purge of all he felt were a danger to his newly acquired throne, including the Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins.
Shao Jun, a young assassin, flees to the West to complete her training under the legendary Ezio Auditore in the animated short Assassin’s Creed: Embers and has returned, determined to restore the Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins. You pick up Shao Jun’s story, traveling through famous locations including the Maijishan Grottoes, Port of Macau, The Forbidden City and The Great Wall.
Combining the best stealth and agility skills, Shao Jun will be armed with a combination of deadly weapons and equipment including a sharp and swift jian, a secret shoe blade and lethal rope darts and daggers.
Game Description:
Exact Shao Jun’s vengeance on the Chinese Emperor in stunning 16th century China with fresh 2.5D stealth gameplay: • Witness an empire crumbles: Travel across China and its legendary landmarks. Stalk enemies from the roofs of the Forbidden City, hide in the shadows of the Great Wall, meet iconic historical figures and discover this Great Empire. • Immerse yourself in a unique art direction: Brought to life by fusing the essence of Chinese 16th century traditional brush strokes with more contemporary, impressionistic styles, Shao Jun’s adventure will keep you awed in an evocative and truly living painting. • Stealth in a new dimension: Assassin’s Creed Chronicles brings the thrill of being a master Assassin into 2.5D. Scout, sneak and hide to avoid detection. Fool enemies using whistles and disguises. Find your target, kill and escape. • Experience a fast & fluid “assault course”: As in all Assassin’s Creed experiences, freedom of movement is essential. Whether you’re running from danger, timely by-passing obstacles or stealthily climbing, you will feel that you really can do anything. • Shao Jun’s arsenal is in your hands: Should you fail to go undetected, you can always dispatch your enemies with style using Shao Jun’s empowering combat arsenal: close-combat martial arts, a powerful Kian Sword and her unique hidden Shoe blade. • Navigate multiple planes: Switch between fore, mid and background environmental layers and choose the right path accordingly to your need: opening up new pathways, accomplishing a side-mission, grabbing hidden collectibles, or taking the quickest path to your target.
It’s time to deliver payback to those who decimated the Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins. Get over to the Xbox Games Store and grab it for £7.99 now.
