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.

With the best armor in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Yasuke and Naoe become nearly invincible. As you explore feudal Japan, you’ll find many fabulous body armors, helmets, robes, and headbands, but some are worth wearing more than others — and we’re not just talking about looks.

Let’s get down to it – as my good colleague Andy has already noted in his Assassin’s Creed Shadows review, Ubisoft 's latest RPG is brilliant. It’s a great ninja-em-up that feels like a modern successor to Tenchu (I’m going to talk about Tenchu as much as I possibly can, it rules), but oh, boy, does it love to crib from Kurosawa.