10 Hated Video Games That Became Cult Classics
2. Assassin's Creed III
Based on the mesmerising promos and trailers, Assassin's Creed III was expected to be the the capstone of Ubisoft's iconic series.
Sadly, the third entry in the parkour-leaping, time-hopping tale was hampered by various issues. Glitches and long loading times interfered with the immersion. Connor was a compelling hero, but he couldn't compete with Assassin's Creed II's Ezio. Even though Desmond Miles' death should've been heartfelt, it was surprisingly anticlimactic.
Although ACIII isn't a bad game, it was regarded the runt of the litter for years. This is a pity, since this instalment exceeds other entries in many aspects. The combat has been fine-tuned, the weapons are astoundingly diverse, and the world-building is magnificent. Although Connor lacks the swagger of Ezio, he's a far more relatable protagonist.
By playing as the villain during the prologue, players got the chance to see the Assassin's conflict from the enemies' point of view, giving them greater insight in the overarching narrative. This was also a genius bait-and-switch, since many players initially assumed the dastardly Haytham Kenway was the hero.
Speaking of which, Haytham is arguably the best villain in the entire saga. Despite being a smug know-it-all, it's tough not to be swayed by his words, purely because of Adrian Hough's monumental performance.
Assassin's Creed III is, by no means, the best the franchise has to offer, but it's far from the worst.