Assassin’s Creed III Remastered

🔥 What is Assassin’s Creed III Remastered

Assassin’s Creed III Remastered is an enhanced version of the original game that follows the story of Ratonhnhaké:ton, also known as Connor, an 18th-century Assassin navigating the tumultuous events of the American Revolution. The narrative begins with a prologue where players control Connor’s father, Haytham Kenway, the leader of the Colonial Templars, before transitioning to Connor’s story. In modern-day sequences, players step into the shoes of Desmond Miles, who is searching for a way to protect Earth from an impending solar flare.

The remaster features significantly improved graphics with enhanced lighting, higher resolution textures, and revamped character models that bring the historical setting to life with greater detail and immersion. Released as part of Ubisoft’s ongoing effort to modernize their classic titles, this version includes all single-player DLC, including the Benedict Arnold missions and the Tyranny of King Washington expansion.

👉 Features of Assassin’s Creed III Remastered

The remastered version boasts numerous improvements that enhance both visuals and gameplay:

The graphics have received a major overhaul with a new dynamic lighting engine and higher resolution textures for environments, making Colonial Boston, New York, and the Frontier wilderness more visually stunning than ever. Character models for main characters and NPCs have been redesigned to look more detailed, though some facial animations still show their age.

Combat and movement controls have been refined for a smoother experience, with the free-running system allowing for more fluid parkour across cities and wilderness areas. The UI has been upgraded with better-looking and more recognizable icons, improving accessibility and including color-blind modes.

Stealth mechanics have been significantly improved, with players now able to whistle from anywhere while hidden, not just from corners as in the original version. Low-profile double assassinations have been added, making stealth approaches more viable. The notoriety system has been made less punishing, addressing one of the original game’s frustrations.

The crafting and economy systems have been vastly upgraded, providing a more engaging progression experience. Performance has been optimized to run at 60fps at 1080p, with only minor issues appearing when running at 4K resolution.

Gameplay

Assassin’s Creed III Remastered maintains the core action-adventure, stealth gameplay of the original while introducing refinements. The game world spans three main areas: Boston, New York City, and the Frontier wilderness, with additional naval exploration along the Eastern Seaboard and Caribbean Sea.

The parkour system allows Connor to navigate smoothly through natural environments, climbing trees, mountains, and cliffs with ease. Combat has been enhanced to allow dual-wielding weapons and taking down multiple opponents simultaneously. Connor has access to a diverse arsenal including muskets, swords, pistols, tomahawks, bows, the Rope Dart, and the signature Hidden Blades.

Free-aiming with ranged weapons has been implemented, giving players more control over Connor’s bow and pistols. The health system relies on automatic recovery rather than medicine use, streamlining the combat experience.

Pros and Cons

✔️ Pros

• Significantly enhanced graphics with improved lighting and textures
• All DLC content included in the package
• Steady 60fps performance at 1080p resolution
• Improved combat and movement controls
• Enhanced stealth mechanics with whistling from any hiding spot
• Less punishing notoriety system
• New quality-of-life features like additional fast travel points

❌ Cons

• Character faces still appear somewhat stiff and plastic-like due to limitations of the original animation system
• Voice acting sound files occasionally feel off during specific moments
• Minor performance issues when running at 4K resolution
• Some animations don’t flow naturally and show their age
• Clothing occasionally clips through bodies and horses
• Not all mechanics have been updated, leaving some original issues unaddressed