Since its reveal, it has been made abundantly clear that Assassin's Creed Shadows is unlike any Assassin's Creed before it, combining gameplay elements that bridge the gap between the series' past and its present in an attempt to appeal to fans of classic Assassin's Creed as well as more modern fans and newcomers. Despite being met with a considerable amount of controversy for its depiction of feudal Japan and a non-Japanese protagonist, Assassin's Creed Shadows still has a lot to offer in its diverse combat options, dynamic open world, and innovative stealth system. There may even be something worthwhile here for fans of the cozy genre, should they find themselves intrigued enough to brave the waters.