Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed has been a series that had rave reviews when it first launched in 2007, but has substantially lost the favor of fans as the years have gone by, particularly with the buggy launch of Unity last year. Now two years since Black Flag, which many claim to be the franchise’s best work, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate looks to restore the names popularity. Set in the early 1800’s and featuring all new weapons, improved combat and two playable characters, will Syndicate have enough to put an old favorite back on top?

In this video avid gamer Joshua Smith goes hands-on with the new Assassin’s Creed and shares his first impressions after long nights of gameplay. See what’s new, what to expect and plenty more in just a few quick minutes. Zipping across London with the all new grapple gun and assassinating in improved fashion awaits, find out if you’ll want to join-in after watching this quick video.

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