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blackwolf294's review against another edition
5.0
I am a big fan of this game -- I'd even say it's one of my favorites -- and it was so cool going through this book and seeing the concept art and thought process behind the game. My favorite part about this book is the fact that they actually talk about their process of coming up with the design and other elements behind creating the game. This book is far more than just a collection of concept art. It is a story of the making of Assassin's Creed: Origins. Highly reccomend to anyone who loves the game.
gbyronwilliams's review against another edition
4.0
This is a beautifully rendered art book, with large chunks of informative text that I really enjoyed. I did find a cause for frustration in that a number of the full page artworks are obfuscated by smaller pieces layered on top. Honestly though I’m glad I have this fantastic book in my collection!
danny_fox's review
informative
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
The art in this book is absolutely beautiful!!!
Going through the pages and just looking at the pretty images is fun on its own, but wait, there is more!
The comments by the artists are also great, and it's really fun to see the thought process that went into making certain parts of the game. Seeing how things came into place and how some of the characters almost looked was fun!!
As an artist, I also found some good tips on how to draw some things. I'll definitely be using this art book as a reference for drawing backgrounds and places!
Also, I'm a big fan of Victorian era and that style, so my opinion is a bit biased, still tho, amazing art book with absolutely beautiful art.
Going through the pages and just looking at the pretty images is fun on its own, but wait, there is more!
The comments by the artists are also great, and it's really fun to see the thought process that went into making certain parts of the game. Seeing how things came into place and how some of the characters almost looked was fun!!
As an artist, I also found some good tips on how to draw some things. I'll definitely be using this art book as a reference for drawing backgrounds and places!
Also, I'm a big fan of Victorian era and that style, so my opinion is a bit biased, still tho, amazing art book with absolutely beautiful art.
clarawithc's review against another edition
5.0
This book is gorgeous!
If you liked Assassin's Creed Unity, this is definitely a book for you! The art is amazing!
If you liked Assassin's Creed Unity, this is definitely a book for you! The art is amazing!
voidslantern's review
3.0
It is nice to have an entire artbook dedicated to my favourite time period... but this one could've been better.
No, the artwork is nice and colours are done pretty well - the thing I admire in the actual game, too. Also, all the contrast between the rich and the poor.
But. There are about three or four concept arts featuring Evie. The rest is just Jacob or some random guy dressed like an assassin who looks nothing like Jacob. I understand it's concept art and it is different from the final version but still. It looked weird to me. And not to mention the horrible thought that they did not even plan for Evie at first. Or even Lydia, since there is a random dude in concept arts of /exclusively her/ mission.
Not all of artwork looks good, two. Messy, with weird rendering. Colours are still nice.
Liked a few concept ideas like Jacob rescuing a little girl from Bedlam or Jacob about getting drugged by templars. Shame it wasn't included in the game.
The writing is horrible. I just couldn't handle it at times. Maybe the fault is in the Russian translation I was reading in but believe me - it is horrible.
I have very mixed feelings about this artbook. Too much advertising of how amazing and glorious Ubisoft games are, I guess.
No, the artwork is nice and colours are done pretty well - the thing I admire in the actual game, too. Also, all the contrast between the rich and the poor.
But. There are about three or four concept arts featuring Evie. The rest is just Jacob or some random guy dressed like an assassin who looks nothing like Jacob. I understand it's concept art and it is different from the final version but still. It looked weird to me. And not to mention the horrible thought that they did not even plan for Evie at first. Or even Lydia, since there is a random dude in concept arts of /exclusively her/ mission.
Not all of artwork looks good, two. Messy, with weird rendering. Colours are still nice.
Liked a few concept ideas like Jacob rescuing a little girl from Bedlam or Jacob about getting drugged by templars. Shame it wasn't included in the game.
The writing is horrible. I just couldn't handle it at times. Maybe the fault is in the Russian translation I was reading in but believe me - it is horrible.
I have very mixed feelings about this artbook. Too much advertising of how amazing and glorious Ubisoft games are, I guess.
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