Assassin's Creed: Shadow is an open-world action RPG like Odyssey and Valhalla, but the new game also focuses more on stealth and parkour, which is mainly reflected in the new protagonist, the female ninja Naojiang. In an interview with IGN, game director Charles Benoit said that the team wanted to keep the "core" of Assassin's Creed, specifically "the Hidden Blade, assassination, and stealth abilities." ”
"In my opinion, the best part of Assassin's Creed is the Hidden Blade, the ability to assassinate, and stealth concealment, which is the core element we wanted to keep. What we need to do is to present these elements in a more modern way. ”
To achieve this, the team added a fully dynamic lighting system. Shadow is Nao's natural ally, as it allows her to be invisible. As a result, players can destroy light sources such as lanterns and hide themselves in the dark. This may also mean that you need to take out some enemies with lanterns. Of course, players who prefer non-lethal means can also rest assured that the option to unlock non-lethal stuns is available in the game.
Another notable element is the parkour system.
Creative Director Jonathan Dumont said: "Parkour has always been an iconic element of the Assassin's Creed franchise and is inextricably linked to the stealth experience, the two go hand in hand. Naojiang also has a grappling hook, but there are some risks associated with using it. It's entirely based on physics, so it's occasionally a little impractical to use. Using a grappling hook is dangerous, but you can also use it for assassination. ”
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