The Ezio Collection on Switch by igamesnews.com

Already released for PC, PS4 and Xbox One, this Ezio Collection includes the titles Assassin’s Creed II, Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood and Assassin’s Creed: Revelations. As the name of the collection suggests, the three games follow the adventures of Ezio Auditore da Firenze, a carefree young man from a wealthy family and a womanizer in his spare time. But everything changes when he realizes that his family is caught up in a global conflict between the Templars and the Assassins. From Florence to Constantinople, via Rome, Ezio will thus adopt the habit of his ancestors’ Brotherhood of tracking down the Templars and recovering the precious Apples of Eden. But as Assassin’s Creed connoisseurs know, these games don’t just let you plunge into the past. We also follow Desmond Miles as he is made to relive the memories of his ancestor, Assassin Ezio. But by going back and forth between past and present too much, his own integrity is compromised. So with this trilogy you will find two complex stories that played a fundamental role in the entire saga.

More and more Ezio

First off, it’s important to make a small point about the content. Like I said, this collection brings people together the three works of Ezio’s saga (Assassin’s Creed II, Brotherhood and Revelations). For those unfamiliar with the franchise, be aware that these are not anecdotal episodes of the series. Even today, Ezio remains one of the players’ favorite assassins. Assassin’s Creed II is considered by many to be the license’s best installment. Suffice it to say, if there’s a trilogy worth discovering (even 13 years later), this is it. And the least we can say is that there is a lot to do. Count roughly 45 hours to complete the main stories of the three games. And if the quest for 100% is what drives you, you can extend the life of this collection over 100 hours.

Note that all DLC and other bonuses (weapons and special outfits) are also included in this collection. This makes it possible to offer even richer content and experience new adventures with historical figures such as the great Leonardo da Vinci. And if you want to learn more about the Assassin’s Creed universe, you know that The collection also includes ancestry and embers. These two script works (short film for one and cartoon for the other) give you some additional elements to fully immerse yourself in the world of the assassins.

There is nothing to complain about in all of this the lack of multiplayer modes or the lack of novelties. In fact, on a content level, the game is as it was then. Don’t expect little surprises. In order to, Getting this collection when you have already done these three works is of little interest, unless you let your nostalgia do the talking. Because it’s still pleasant to go back to the sources of a license that has since changed. Especially since this port is a nice homage to the trilogy of bygone times.

A portage that pleases the eye …

Despite the console’s limited capabilities, Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection offers us a fluid and beautifully packaged experience. Whether in portable or docked mode, the rendering is more than remarkable. The landscapes are beautiful, the streets are busy and only the faces of the characters really make you tick graphically. That’s all the more pleasing with Assassin’s Creed II, which benefits from less dull colors, more subtle textures, and quality lighting compared to the original version. Also, everything is really fluid, which sublimates this experience on the Nintendo console.

There are also some slight improvements compared to the latter. The HUD has been optimized so that the console is easier to read. This collection also uses the possibilities of the switch a touch interface and different modes Here’s how to get the most out of these revamped graphics, depending on whether you’re in portable or docked mode. Small details that are appreciated although they don’t fundamentally change the experience.

But it’s not surprising This Nintendo Switch port sits below the previously released PC, PS4, and Xbox One versions. Indeed, there’s a shorter display distance, pronounced aliasing, and ubiquitous clipping. As qualitative as this port for the console is, it is still advisable to refer to the previous versions if possible. But if not, don’t panic: The graphics on Switch are far from terrible and shouldn’t give you any real problems.

A stretcher that weighs

Note that downloading the entire collection at once (including the audio pack) requires an SD card. In fact, the full game weighs 35GB (knowing that a Nintendo Switch has 32GB of storage).

…but that’s outdated

We said it, Assassin’s Creed II was released almost 13 years ago. If this opus offered very good gameplay when it was released, it is now showing its age. Climbing inaccuracies, combat more than synopsis, AI picking up (especially when it comes to recognizing Ezio when he’s right next to it)… From our perspective today, The game is full of bugs that can be quite frustrating. Depending on your sensitivity, they may even urge you to put your console down. But if such gameplay doesn’t scare you or you’re naturally patient, it’s worth holding on for a bit to get used to it. Especially on Brotherhood and Révélations these errors are much less present.

But, We can regret the lack of improvements at this level. We already mentioned it when we tested the Ezio Collection on PS4 and Xbox One in 2016: we expected more from this remaster of the original games. Slight changes would not have been too much and would have allowed these titles to be more accessible. Some small details are also frightening, like the controls, which differ slightly from one work to another. In short, this collection deserved a little more work to be valued at its fair value today. But this version is still a good way to discover this essence of the series.

Points cont

• Be sure to discover
• A successful port despite the limited console
• Lots of content
• A very good taste of nostalgia…
• Surprisingly good graphics

weak points

• A little below other versions
• We expected more improvements for this remaster
• Aging gameplay (especially on AC II)
• …but limited interest for former players

This port has nothing to be ashamed of, given the PC, PS4, and Xbox One versions. Ubisoft presents us with a qualitative Switch version that largely keeps up. The streets of Florence, Rome and Constantinople are a feast for the eyes and a real pleasure to explore on the Nintendo console. So if you have a PC, PS4 or Xbox One, it is certainly better to turn to these versions. But if the Switch is your only console and you’ve never tried these iconic games, this collection is worth checking out. As rich as it is pretty, the Ezio collection for Nintendo Switch is a nice surprise that will keep you going for several dozen hours (at least if playing games that have aged a little doesn’t spook you).

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