If you spent time with either of the most recent Assassin’s Creed offerings, Origins and Odyssey, this one won’t feel completely unfamiliar. Some argue Ubisoft’s routinely recycled open-world template is feeling a little stale, but it works best in the Assassin’s universe. The world is huge, yes, but ripe for exploration, and stunning in a way that’ll have you forever reaching for that photo mode, especially on a next-gen console.
At first you’ll be restricted to the glacial glory of Norway, but eventually Eivor and her brother Sigurd scout further afield and capitalise on the Viking expansion across Europe, including Anglo-Saxon England. Here you’ll wander through the ancient counties of Mercia, scaling heights to unlock its secrets.
The map is overwhelming at times, the endless blinking of mysteries, side missions…
