You might survive the invasion of one warring daimyo, but another is likely not too far behind.
Simultaneously, Shadows itself is anything but a fleeting beauty.
- it’s notable how straight Shadows typically treats its historical backdrop overall.
But there’s nothing here that requires prior knowledge, or that feels much other than extraneous.
These sidekicks are a mixed bag - most are mildly interesting, though one particularly flirty character is intolerable.
It’ll be time for Sakura blossoms again soon.
A copy of Assassin’s Creed Shadows was provided for review by publisher Ubisoft.
