Ubisoft is one of the best known developers who constantly puts out tons of video game content. Chances are one of their games is sitting in your library. Titles like Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, or Watch Dogs catered to some of our deepest fantasies, letting us sail pirate ships or recreate some scenarios out of a Rambo movie.
Whatever the case, there is no denying these games had an impact on us and the industry itself. Franchises that began in the PS3 and Xbox 360 era carried on through the past seven years, leading us into a new generation of consoles, which we hope will produce even more exciting Ubisoft games.
10 Watch Dogs 2
The continuation of the original Watch Dogs, which was a fairly big deal when it released along with the PS4 and Xbox One, is another adventure, open-world game with a focus on hacking. You play as Marcus Holloway, a DedSec hacker fighting against CTOS in a fictionalized San Francisco.
The gameplay is similar to its predecessor, with some improvements, focusing on stealth and action with the added element to utilize useful hacks in a pinch. The game sold over 10 million copies, making it a worthy successor to the original. The PS4 version of the game received an 82 on Metacritic, closely followed by the Xbox One at 81, and earned a lower 75 for PC.
9 Far Cry 5
The Far Cry games have been around since 2004 when the original first released on PS3 and Xbox 360. The franchise has continued thus far, generating a considerable amount of success, especially when the third installment introduced Vas, one of the most iconic villains in videogames to date.
Far Cry 5 takes place in the U.S., rather surprisingly considering the other exotic entries in the series. You can customize your character for the first time rather than play as a preset one, and you can enjoy all the explosive and exhilarating elements typical of a Far Cry game. Metacritic gave the Xbox One version of the game an 82, the PS4 was placed only slightly behind at 81, and the PC version received a 78.
8 Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
The first title in the Assassin’s Creed series to prominently sever its ties from assassins and their creed is Black Flag. Edward Kenway feels more like a pirate than an assassin, and a true pirate at that. You are the captain of the Jackdaw, a pirate ship that can be upgraded throughout the game by plundering, exploring, and finding blueprints.
The best aspect of the game is undoubtedly roaming in the sea while your crew sings some sea shanties, until you are attacked by large multi-deck ships or decide to do some attacking of your own. This awesome pirate game received an 84 on Xbox One and PC, while the PS4 version sits only a little behind at 83.
7 Tom Clancy’s The Division 2
The sequel to the first Division game is set in Washington D.C. and follows the events related to the deadly Green Poison virus. Sounds familiar to something happening in the world right now? Your mission is to fight against militia groups to defend the U.S. capital. Both the Ps4 and Xbox One versions of the game racked up an 82 on Metacritic, while the PC got a higher 84 rating.
Gameplay is from a third-person perspective and utilizes the cover system found in most third-person action titles with guns. Co-op is given the green light here: up to four players can complete a mission. There is plenty to do in D.C., as you can explore the open world to obtain new gear that personalizes the character you build at the beginning of the game.
6 Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
This title is available on both current-gen and next-gen, and it’s nice to have a familiar franchise follow our transition into a new era of gaming. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla continues the series’ interesting streak of characters tied to the Assassin’s Creed world. Who knew a Viking wielding dual axes could end up in one of these games, which used to be characterized by Ezio and Altair.
However, Valhalla is fun in its execution, following the gameplay formula established by Origins and Odyssey. You play as Eivor fighting to expand the Viking territory in England, and you can dual wield just about any combination of weapons — even two shields. The game received an 84 on Metacritic for the PC version, while scoring a little lower for the PS4 and Xbox One, reaching an 80 and an 82 respectively.
5 Far Cry 4
Originally planned to be a direct sequel to Far Cry 3, the fourth installment in the series came out also on the previous-gen and was generally praised from critics under most aspects. The only caveat was found in the narrative being very similar to the previous game, which resulted in establishing the game’s villain, Pagan Min, as another iconic character in the series.
Interestingly, you could effectively beat this game in the intro sequence, simply by waiting for Pagan once he tells you to enjoy your meal while he goes to deal with some “terrorists”. The game received an 85 on PS4, and 82 on Xbox One, and an 80 on PC.
4 Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
This kind of crossover is rare in the gaming scene, but its results are nothing to scoff at. Mario always gets involved with other characters from other universes, like Sonic whenever the Olympics are on, and this time the combination of our favorite plumber and the Rabbids is both hilarious and unexpectedly good.
This turn-based title excels especially when you have a friend to share it with, and it works best if you are both in the same room, sitting on the same couch. Co-op is the true name of the game here, and finding ways to defeat enemy Rabbids could not feel better than while in good company. The game is available on Switch, where it earned an 85 from Metacritic.
3 Assassin’s Creed Origins
This is the title that changed things up a little bit for the franchise. After reaching an established gameplay formula, that slowly developed to eventually produce Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, Origins takes a turn into uncharted territories. Overall, the game was received like a breath of fresh air for the series, earning an 85 on Xbox One, an 84 on PC, and an 81 on PS4, according to Metacritic’s reviews.
Borrowing elements from other games, the gameplay was reworked, successfully generating a completely different feeling from its predecessors. The inventory and loot system is reminiscent of a game like Destiny, combat has a more of an RPG feel to it, giving damage report numbers whenever you hit an enemy, and there are even abilities available for unlock.
2 Rocksmith 2014 Edition
This game is different from most other games out there, because it teaches you a real-life skill — playing your instrument of choice between bass and guitar. You can use almost any electric version of these instruments (provided you follow the game’s setup guide to optimize gameplay), plug them into your console, and learn playing techniques as well as individual songs. The game earned an 89 on PC, an 82 on PS4, and scored lowest on Xbox One at 72.
The game works a lot like Guitar Hero, but with a real instrument instead of buttons. Dynamic difficulty adjusting is what makes this a worthwhile experience: the game adapts to your level of skills, and as you get better it will make things harder for you, so you keep getting better. This game has famously received praised as one of the fastest ways to learn guitar, there are plenty of minigames to help you practice, and over a thousand songs are available for purchase as DLCs (in case you want to learn a specific one).
1 Rayman Legends
This game was praised for its level design, soundtrack, gameplay, graphics, you name it. This is an all-around good title for those interested in platformers, and it was even ported on the Nintendo Switch back in 2017.
Up to four players can make their way through a level, playing as various characters from the Rayman universe. The game has over 120 levels, so it will take speedrunners a bit to complete it all. There is also a multiplayer soccer minigame called Kung Foot, and yes it is as fun as it sounds. The game received a 91 on Xbox One, a 90 on PS4, and an 89 on PC, according to Metacritic.
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