Assassin's Creed III is a 2012 action-adventure video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. It is the fifth major installment in the Assassin's Creed series, and a direct sequel to 2011's Assassin's Creed: Revelations. The game was released worldwide for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, beginning in North America on October 30, 2012, with a Wii U and Microsoft Windows release in November 2012. A remastered version of the game was released in 2019 for Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, and in 2021 for Google Stadia.
The game is set in a fictional history of real-world events and follows the millennia-old struggle between the Assassins, who fight to preserve peace and free will, and the Templars, who desire peace through control. The framing story is set in the 21st century and features series protagonist Desmond Miles who, with the aid of a machine known as the Animus, relives the memories of his ancestors to find a way to avert the 2012 apocalypse. The main narrative is set in 18th-century Colonial America from 1754 to 1783, and follows two characters whose stories are interconnected: Haytham Kenway, a British Templar who attempts to build a presence for his Order in the colonies during the French and Indian War; and Ratonhnhaké:ton / Connor, Haytham's half- Mohawk son, who becomes an Assassin to protect his people's lands and avenge his mother's death, and battles the Templars' attempts to influence the outcome of the American Revolution for their own benefit.
Assassin's Creed III is set in an open world and presented from the third-person perspective with a primary focus on using each playable character's combat and stealth abilities to eliminate targets and explore the environment. Connor is able to freely explore 18th-century Boston, New York City, and the American frontier to complete side missions away from the primary storyline. The game also features a multiplayer component, allowing players to compete online to complete solo and team-based objectives including assassinations and evading pursuers.
The game features enhanced graphics and improved gameplay mechanics compared to its predecessors. The game uses a new engine called AnvilNext, which supports dynamic weather, seasons, day-night cycles, and realistic physics. The game also introduces new gameplay elements such as naval combat, hunting, dual-wielding weapons, tree-running, rope-darting, and interactive cutscenes. The game also includes all the original solo DLC, including The Tyranny of King Washington, which explores an alternate history where George Washington becomes a tyrannical king; and the full game: Assassin's Creed Liberation Remastered, which follows the story of Aveline de Grandpré, a female Assassin of African-French descent operating in 18th-century New Orleans.
Assassin's Creed III is a game that offers a rich and immersive experience of the American Revolution from both sides of the conflict. The game features historical figures such as Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, Charles Lee, William Prescott, Israel Putnam, Benedict Arnold, John Pitcairn, Thomas Gage, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis de Lafayette, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Hancock, Patrick Henry, King George III, and more. The game also explores the culture and history of the Native Americans, especially the Mohawk tribe that Connor belongs to. The game showcases their traditions, beliefs, customs, language, and struggles during the colonial era.
The game also delivers a thrilling and satisfying gameplay experience that allows players to explore a vast open world with diverse environments and activities. Players can engage in naval battles on the Atlantic Ocean; hunt animals such as deer, bears, wolves, rabbits, beavers; craft items from animal pelts; trade with merchants; recruit allies; participate in historical events such as the Boston Massacre; Boston Tea Party; Battle of Bunker Hill; Battle of Lexington and Concord; Battle of Monmouth; Battle of Yorktown; Valley Forge; Great Fire of New York; etc. The game also offers a challenging and fun multiplayer mode that lets players customize their characters; choose from different modes such as Deathmatch; Wanted; Manhunt; Artifact Assault; Domination; Wolfpack; etc; and use various abilities and perks to gain an edge over their opponents.
Assassin's Creed III is a game that deserves to be played by anyone who enjoys action-adventure games, historical fiction, or American history. The game is a masterpiece of storytelling, gameplay, and visuals that will leave you breathless and amazed. If you are looking for a game that will transport you to a different time and place, and make you feel like you are part of history, then Assassin's Creed III is the game for you.
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