Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros ・Impressive 3D graphics ・Combines ninja stealth and samurai swordplay ・Lots of quests and exploration Cons ・Expensive ・High system requirements (no Intel support) ・Definitely not for children Our Verdict It’s almost worth buying a new Mac to enjoy Shadow’s state-of-the-art graphics.

Assassin's Creed Shadows is available after a year of highly controversial development, earning the praise of critics on both sides of the Pacific.

So, in summary, Japanese reviewers haven't quite put Assassin's Creed Shadows on the same pedestal as Ghost of Tsushima — Sony's gorgeous open worlder really did seem to hit home over there — but it's still managed to garner a lot of praise.