The best Ubisoft games

3 months ago, by Enzo

For more than three decades, Ubisoft has established itself as one of the major pillars of the video game industry. From ambitious narrative adventures to competitive multiplayer experiences, family games, and spectacular open worlds, the French publisher has created cult franchises. Its expertise lies in its ability to create immersive worlds and bring together communities of players from around the world. Here's a look back at some of Ubisoft's best games, those that have left their mark on their era, their franchise, or even left a lasting impression on early fans.

Released in 2003, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is often considered one of the greatest action-adventure games of its time. It revolutionized gameplay with its iconic time manipulation mechanic, allowing players to rewind a few seconds to correct a mistake. With South Park: The Stick of Truth, Ubisoft recreated the visual style of the cartoon, and with writing supervised by the series' creators, the game offers a funny, absurd, and surprisingly solid adventure in its turn-based role-playing mechanics.

As one of Ubisoft's most popular franchises, Assassin's Creed Black Flag is often cited as one of the best installments in the series. It stands out for its pirate atmosphere and exceptional naval gameplay. The freedom to explore the seas, strategic naval battles, and ship progression left a lasting impression. Assassin's Creed Origins introduces more advanced RPG mechanics, a reworked progression system, and modernized combat, marking a major turning point and redefining the formula. Its meticulously reconstructed ancient Egypt fascinates with its historical richness and attention to detail.

Now let's go in search of multiplayer games. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X is the modern evolution of the famous tactical shooter. It emphasizes strategy, cooperation, and environmental destruction. Racing fans were able to burn rubber in The Crew Motorfest, which celebrates car culture in a paradise setting inspired by Hawaii. The game combines free exploration, a collection of varied vehicles, and themed events. Its more festive and accessible approach renews the franchise's formula. Still on the racing side, Trackmania is easy to pick up but incredibly challenging to master, embodying competitive arcade gaming at its best.

Other interesting games are obviously missing from the list. Far Cry 3 redefined open-world FPS games. Its immersive tropical island, progression system, and freedom of action laid the foundations for subsequent episodes. Rayman Legends, a colorful, inventive, and fast-paced title, is a benchmark for 2D platform games. Finally, Watch Dogs 2 and its colorful San Francisco serve as the ideal playground for hacking: manipulating the environment, non-violent infiltration, drones, and various gadgets.