Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros ・Impressive 3D graphics ・Combines ninja stealth and samurai swordplay ・Lots of quests and exploration Cons ・Expensive ・High system requirements (no Intel support) ・Definitely not for children Our Verdict It’s almost worth buying a new Mac to enjoy Shadow’s state-of-the-art graphics.

Luckily, Assassin's Creed Shadows has arrived to finally deliver on that tale. Not only does it finally bring the franchise to the long-awaited setting of Japan, but it also sheds light on exactly what went down for this chapter of the Brotherhood.

After years of teasing and fan requests, Assassin’s Creed Shadows finally takes the series to feudal Japan. Although it may be impossible to live up to quite that much fan expectation, Ubisoft has pulled off the best game in the series in ages.