Japanese Critics Love Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Protagonists Shine!
The long-awaited game “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” was eventually launched on March 20, following several postponements and one of the most heated discussions during the franchise’s 18-year journey. Fans were thrilled at the prospect of delving into feudal Japan, but the decision to feature dual protagonists ignited intense debate. The stealthy Japanese shinobi Naoe was highly anticipated as a return to the series’ origins after the action-adventure combat of “Odyssey” and “Valhalla”, but the hack-n-slash fighter Yasuke caused more controversy. Despite supporters highlighting that the black sword-wielding character was a real figure who lived in Japan during the Sengoku period, critics swiftly raised concerns about his authenticity as a samurai within the game. This debate even garnered the attention of Elon Musk.