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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 298 sampled Steam reviews (259 positive / 39 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Story & writing27% mention it
- Visuals & art11% mention it
- World & exploration10% mention it
- Combat9% mention it
- Grind & repetition7% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
- Story & writing28% mention it
- Combat18% mention it
- Grind & repetition13% mention it
- Bugs & crashes13% mention it
- Visuals & art10% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
74%
43 reviews
5-15h
79%
63 reviews
15-40h
91%
66 reviews
40-100h
94%
93 reviews
100h+
91%
33 reviews
Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 85 | 33 |
| Creator reviews (3 tracked) | – | 82 | 1 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 86% | 79 | 1109 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 85% | 79 | 3000 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jun 26, 2025) · 300 reviews sampled · 16605 total reviews in window · weighted 227.2 up / 37.3 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (175)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 80
“Assassin's Creed: Origins is one of the best games in the series that was able to refresh mechanics and offer an amazing world exploration.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Gorgeous and addictive game, which not only looks spectacular, but also plays really well. If this is the start of a new trilogy, we can't wait to see what's next.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The game is determined to kill what Assassin's Creed once was in the hopes of the series becoming something greater.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Assassin’s Creed Origins is, above all, a rebirth. It fixes old flaws, updates the gameplay to modern standards, and delivers an engaging story that finally gives depth to the creation of the Assassin’s Creed. Despite the repetitive side missions and the mandatory level grind, it’s a game that will reward those willing to dive headfirst into its proposal. Origins is not only a new beginning in the franchise’s chronology, but also a redemption for Ubisoft, and a gift to fans who were waiting for something great.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“All in all, there's more than enough to give Assassin's Creed Origins a go. Revamped combat, a fantastic representation of ancient Egypt, and a world crammed with things to do, Assassin's Creed Origins is a return to form of the franchise that has us optimistic on what to expect next.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Despite some hard-to-miss flaws, Assassin’s Creed: Origins makes one hell of an impression. The game is such a big leap from AC Syndicate, the same way ACII was an improvement when compared to the first game. Fans of the Assassin universe simply need to play this game. Ubisoft proves that they still have something interesting to say in their biggest franchise.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Like real life, this game will overwhelm you. The key is to find your own way through it as best as you can, whether it's beelining straight to the next key milestone or taking the time to wander and discover both your neighbors and yourself. It's a familiar adventure, but not a forgettable one.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Assassin's Creed Origins is a brilliant return to form for a series that had begun to get stale over the last few of it's annualised releases. With a vibrant new setting, great characters and the introduction of RPG elements i'd recommend this as a must play for any fans of open world RPG games even if they had previously not been a fan of the AC series. Major props to Ubisoft for realising issues of the past games and taking the time to get this one right. Delivering what is arguably the best Assassin's Creed game yet.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Assassins Creed Origins is as big, beautiful and brutal as the version you played in your dreams, simply making it the best game in the history of the Creed. This is the innovation the 10 year old franchise needed, and the blueprint that the next 10 years needs.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A refreshingly new Assassin’s Creed though it does add in a problematic level/gear system, it’s still extremely enjoyable even if there’s the specter of microtransactions looming over it.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“At the end of the day, AC:Origins is an intriguing game. The extra time has allowed the developers to sort out some technical issues that have plagued the series while also adding in improvements. The story, however, is nothing new or fresh, and the structure has not evolved beyond the now familiar Ubisoft open-world recipe.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and more ready for a hidden blade right through the centre. Assassin's Creed: Origins is an absolutely stellar return to form and even those who have previously not enjoyed the series would be wise to give it a second shot here. The new combat design is a big improvement, the world is rich, the story compelling; there is a lot to like here and it also massively returns on its investment thanks to the amount of content. There are easily over 30 hours here just in taking on the regular story and way over double that to complete the whole map. Buy this game.”
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Patch history
- Get 25% OFF Assassin’s Creed Shadows now!Jun 26, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Assassin's Creed Origins - Title Update 1.62 (Windows 11 update 24H2)Jan 14, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Connect installer updateMar 15, 2022
- Assassin's Creed Origins - 1.5.1 Patch NotesMay 15, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Assassin's Creed Origins - 1.4.1 Patch NotesMar 15, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Assassin's Creed Origins - 1.4.1 Patch NotesMar 15, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Assassin's Creed: Origins - 1.4.0 Patch NotesMar 5, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Assassin's Creed: Origins - 1.3.0 Patch NotesFeb 19, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Assassin's Creed: Origins - 1.3.0 Patch NotesFeb 19, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Assassin's Creed Origins - 1.2.1 Patch NotesJan 29, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Assassin's Creed Origins - 1.2.1 Patch NotesJan 29, 2018
- Assassin's Creed Origins - 1.2.0 Patch NotesJan 15, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Assassin's Creed Origins - 1.2.0 Patch NotesJan 15, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Assassin's Creed Origins - Title Update 1.1.0Dec 12, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Assassin's Creed Origins - Title Update 1.1.0Dec 12, 2017significant · resets scoring window