Returning to this game after playing it when it came out, I find I still quite enjoy it, warts and all. I like the setting and I think Connor is a good protagonist despite him not being well liked among the fanbase. Haytham is great too. Overall, the story it tells is satisfying even though it manages to be really slow in some parts and then feel rushed in others. I appreciate the willingness to portray the founding fathers in a negative light and point out their hypocrisy.

The combat has a bit more flair compared to the Ezio trilogy but the stealth feels a bit broken and unusable. The Homestead portion of the game is wonderful. The naval combat is fun and I enjoyed it more as a side activity then when it became a full feature of the following two games. Boston and New York can be a little dull to explore but the frontier is a cool location.