{"id":1157501,"date":"2026-02-09T13:50:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T13:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/?p=545774"},"modified":"2026-02-09T13:50:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T13:50:27","slug":"assassins-creed-shadows-japanese-reviews-reframe-the-historical-accuracy-debate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/assassins-creed-shadows-japanese-reviews-reframe-the-historical-accuracy-debate\/","title":{"rendered":"Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows\u2019 Japanese reviews reframe the historical accuracy debate"},"content":{"rendered":"
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From the moment it was announced, Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/em><\/a>\u2019 interpretation of feudal Japan was met with immediate blowback \u2014 mostly from the West. The usual suspects were up in arms over the general identities of the protagonists, while others questioned the historical accuracy of the African samurai Yasuke, or the mere idea of having a non-Japanese protagonist when Naoe \u2014 a Japanese woman \u2014 was already in the mix as one of Shadows<\/em>\u2019 main characters. Despite it being an installment of a franchise rife with conspiracy and ancient aliens, many loud and proud posters were certain that Japan would hate this game for its theoretical inaccuracies.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But reviews have come in, and it seems that (in combination with pre-orders<\/a>) Japanese players are more than pleased with what Ubisoft Quebec has produced. [Ed. note:<\/strong> The reviews mentioned in this story, originally in Japanese, were translated by the author of this article.]<\/p>\n

While there was some criticism of the game from Japanese audiences in the lead-up to release, little of it had to do with Yasuke or Naoe \u2014 most of the pushback involved the use of a historical reenactment group\u2019s flag in Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/em> promotional material, which the developer has since apologized<\/a> for. Critical reception to Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/em> in Japan is similar to that of 2020\u2019s Ghost of Tsushima<\/em>, another historical fiction game set in feudal Japan that received widespread acclaim<\/a>. Though not as glowing, reviewers from major Japanese outlets such as Dengeki<\/a>, Game Watch<\/a>, Gamer<\/a>, and 4Gamer<\/a> have otherwise enjoyed their experience with Ubisoft\u2019s interpretation of the Warring States period<\/a> (also known as the Sengoku period).<\/p>\n

For Japanese critics, the lush landscapes of Shadows<\/em> seemed to recall a familiar place, either from their experiences or memories. 4Gamer noted that while some may find issue with more minute details in environments, the way Ubisoft rendered the fields and mountains was \u201cimpressive.\u201d The reviewer went so far as to say that the change of seasons in the game felt \u201cnostalgic,\u201d and that it reminded them of spending time in the countryside with their grandfather when they were a child. Game Watch echoed a similar sentiment, praising Shadows<\/em> for its immersion and weather effects. <\/p>\n

\"Naoe<\/p>\n

Gamer, by far, had the most glowing opinion, saying that the \u201ctowns feel full of life, with the mountain scenery so lush with nature that it feels as if you really are traveling through Japan during the Warring States period.\u201d That said, Dengeki, while also praising an imagined re-creation of Azuchi Castle, wrote that history buffs may find certain details in Ubisoft\u2019s re-creation of the Warring States period a bit of a distraction. The review goes so far as to list locations that more or less deviate from historical fact, from historical figure Ukita Naoie appearing when he should have very much been dead at the time the game takes place to the state of \u201ccompleteness\u201d of Osaka Castle.<\/p>\n

However, one of the highest points of praise concerns one of Assassin\u2019s Creed: Shadow<\/em>s\u2019 dual protagonists: Naoe, a young woman from the esteemed Iga clan. Game Watch went as far to say that \u201cNaoe embodies the spirit of an Assassin\u2019s Creed protagonist, and that she seems human due to her \u2018emotional immaturity.\u2019\u201d Game Watch also noted that \u201cjust because she\u2019s a ninja, this doesn\u2019t make her a noble assassin, but rather a woman that players can relate to.\u201d Dengeki felt similarly; they wrote that due to Naoe\u2019s stronger connection to the story, she felt more like the main protagonist. The review also mentioned that Naoe being a part of the Iga Clan, and the daughter of Fujibayashi Nagatomori, was an inspired choice, as little is known about Nagatomori. This has left room for interpretation of the Nagatomori family, and allowed Ubisoft to create a protagonist through Naoe that is deeply interconnected with the events that transpired during the Warring States period.<\/p>\n

That said, both 4Gamer and Game Watch were more critical concerning the portrayal of Yasuke. Not that he appeared in the game at all, as both reviews acknowledge that Yasuke was very much a real person who existed in Japanese history. Instead, it was his lack of any real flaws that left his character feeling somewhat unconvincing. 4Gamer describes him as a \u201cperfect samurai,\u201d which made them feel like Yasuke would have been better suited to being an original character, as his portrayal was \u201cparticularly exaggerated.\u201d However, all outlets referred to Yasuke as a samurai, which was one of the largest points of contention for a more conservative audience<\/a>. It is worth noting that this is not the first time Yasuke has appeared in a historical fiction title set in the Warring States period, with Koei Tecmo\u2019s Nioh<\/a> and Samurai Warriors<\/a> series both referring to him as a samurai in their Japanese and English versions.<\/p>\n

\"Yasuke<\/p>\n

Game Watch noted that there were some moments in the vignette concerning Yasuke\u2019s origin story in Japan that felt a bit too \u201cconvenient,\u201d but that he provided a window into more complex relationships with historical figures like the daimy\u014d Nobunaga Oda, with the portrayal of Nobunaga receiving near unanimous praise among outlets. Dengeki mentioned that Hiroshi Tamaki\u2019s performance as one of Japan\u2019s most notable historical figures added to the feeling of him being a \u201cwise, but harsh\u201d leader. Additionally, Game Watch mentions that Yasuke is a great companion to Naoe due to having more of a level head. All reviews praise the interactions between both protagonists and character writing.<\/p>\n

Another point of contention is the leveling system, with Game Watch pointing out that taking on enemies even two or three levels above Naoe or Yasuke results in almost immediate death. 4Gamer criticized the lack of experience gained outside of quests and defeating named enemies, mentioning that it didn\u2019t offer any kind of benefit. Others said Yasuke was significantly more difficult to play due to his inability to be stealthy \u2014 though it isn\u2019t viewed as something wholly negative. Gamer mentions that the distinction between playing Naoe and Yasuke was a feature, not a bug, with Naoe leaning more into a traditional Assassin\u2019s Creed experience, while playing Yasuke feels more like jumping into Assassin\u2019s Creed Odyssey<\/em>. Dengeki said that Naoe has a better time traversing the map, as she\u2019s more agile and lithe when it comes to scaling buildings, and that the considerations made between her and Yasuke makes it fun to strategically choose between them, in and out of combat. <\/p>\n

Game Watch noted that playing as Naoe provides the experience of playing as a \u201cstereotypical ninja,\u201d with 4Gamer mentioning that Naoe has a specific grace to her, and that her need to flee from encounters and attack enemies by surprise carries the essence of what it means to be a ninja. Outside of minor gameplay complaints \u2014 such as the aforementioned experience issue \u2014 the dichotomy of both Naoe\u2019s and Yasuke\u2019s gameplay styles more or less reflect their roles in the game as ninja and samurai, respectively. Yasuke even has an attack that\u2019s reminiscent of the \u201cIai Strike\u201d seen in shows like FX\u2019s Sh\u014dgun<\/em>, or used in historical fiction Musou games like Sengoku Basara.<\/p>\n

What all the outlets agree upon, outside of Naoe being a deeply compelling character, is that at the end of the day, Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows <\/em>is historical fiction. While it plays with historical fact, the Assassin\u2019s Creed series is one deeply rooted in science fiction. Overall, Shadows<\/em> has received praise for what it does well, and that\u2019s apparently an engrossing story full of some of Japan\u2019s most notable historical figures, excellent character writing, and a gorgeous open world that evokes the feeling of the Warring States period.<\/p>\n

It isn\u2019t all that surprising to see Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/em> receive such praise. Fans have been clamoring for a title set in Japan for years, and now they finally have it. With the game surpassing 2 million players<\/a> shortly after release, it seems like consumers across the globe are picking up what Ubisoft is putting down \u2014 Japan included.<\/p>\n

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From the moment it was announced, Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows\u2019 interpretation of feudal Japan was met with immediate blowback \u2014 mostly from the West. The usual suspects were up in arms over the general identities of the protagonists, while others questioned the historical accuracy of the African samurai Yasuke, or the mere idea of having a non-Japanese protagonist when Naoe \u2014 a Japanese woman \u2014 was already in the mix as one of Shadows\u2019 main characters. Despite it being an installment of a franchise rife with conspiracy and ancient aliens, many loud and proud posters were certain that Japan would hate this game for its theoretical inaccuracies.\u00a0 But reviews have come in, and it seems that (in combination with pre-orders) Japanese players are more than pleased…<\/p>\n

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