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Assassins Creed Shadowsbeing set in Japan has led to a surprising amount of controversy.
It has had toapologise for accidentally using a historical reenactment groups flag in its art.
To be fair, I understand that last one.
Itisa little inappropriate to sell a figure of a chibi perched on what seems to be a war monument.
Shrine officials and local residents are also worried about this.
Of course, freedom of expression must be respected, but acts that demean local cultures should be avoided.
This is in reference tofootage of a player defacing the Itate Hyozu shrine in Shadows.
The shrine is in Kadas constituency.
He was referring to the potential of copycat acts and denouncing theoretical crimes, not the game itself.
The vast majority of people who play video games will never commit a violent crime in their lives.
Konami is bringing back the survival horror icon with a distinctly Japanese twist.
A Chilean tourist wasflamed online for doing pullups on a torii gate.
AnAmerican tourist scratched letters into Meiji Jingu, one of Tokyos most famous shrines.
And most infamously,Logan Paul filmed a dead body in Aokigahara Forest.
Unarmed NPCs wont bleed when attacked, either.
Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.• Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.• Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.• Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.• Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s layout, decorations, and accessories.
Its unclear if this is a Japan-specific patch or a global one.
I dont even care if I can kill NPCs or not, Im not a freak.
But this all seems overblown.
The problem isnt the game, its that tourists are awful.
Why is Ubisoft getting the short stick here?
Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny.
Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.• Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.• Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.• Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.• Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s layout, decorations, and accessories.
Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.
As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies.
As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power.
Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.
Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.
