The game plays very much like a classic Assassin's Creed from the PS3 era. It doesn't stray much from the original stealth-based formula, whereas Assassin's Creed 3 was a bit more action-oriented, a trend that would evolve into the combat system implemented in modern AC releases (much to the dismay of purists).

As far as settings go, you will be switching back and forth between a modern-day Abstergo facility (the fictional Templar-operated mega-corporation) and 18th-century Louisiana. In the past, as the French and Indian War is taking place, you play as Aveline de Grandpré, a French-African assassin who is fighting the Templars seeking to control the area and secure a safe slave trade corridor. The "Company Man" is a high-ranking Templar and the main antagonist of the story. In a sense, Aveline is the archetype of the abolitionist rebel of the day in the hunt for the grand slavemaster.

In typical Assassin's Creed fashion, you will be able to climb every type of wall and tread rooftops and trees as you try to ascertain your enemy's whereabouts. Terribly unrealistic, I know, but that's Assassin's Creed, for better or worse.

As explained earlier, this game is heavily stealth-oriented, meaning that you'll spend more time in the shadows than swinging swords or breaking shields. You'll also use blowpipes and scary voodoo totems to disturb and stagger your enemies, especially in the Bayou.

Furthermore, you're capable of switching between three distinct Aveline personas: Assassin, Lady, and Slave. Each one has its pros and cons, and they're useful for different ends. For example, the Assassin persona is more agile and skillful in combat albeit with a high visibility rate, whereas the Slave has access to fewer weapons but can blend in with other slaves. Lastly, the Lady persona is slower but has far lower visibility and higher chances to bribe or persuade guards.

The playable character has several skills that can be employed during combat. One that was exclusive to Liberation was Chain Kill, with which Aveline could link attacks together to kill multiple enemies at a time.

Outside of combat, you can access a trade system that allows Aveline to control her father's trade network and purchase or sell goods.

When it comes to content, there is, unfortunately, not much to say. This game is "open world" (some would call it a "false open world"), but you'll be mostly sticking to the main missions, as the side quests are largely uninteresting and don't add anything of value to the whole plot. The map size is also seriously dwarfed by that of more modern AC offerings, which is to be expected for a handheld game.

Finally, you'll be able to collect several trophies after achieving specific feats (numbering 31 in total). These would make sense only if you are a completionist and want to share your achievements. Otherwise, there is not much purpose to them as they don't add any replayability value.

To summarize, this game is not what I would call a "must-own", but if you can spare a few bucks, buy or rent this game at a bargain price. If possible, get your hands on the remastered version, which comes with improved visuals.

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