Huge ordeal to be next in the line after the amazing AC3 and AC4 don't succeed in everything. The visuals are not as distinct as AC3, the OST not as good, the plot not as crazy and the missions not as varied but it is still a good game. But yeah, a good deal steps back compared to AC3. And the structure of the game, many many stages with focus on ground assault and a timer ticking is just not good overall. Stiil the tight controls and the nice artwork in the storybits makes this worth playing.