Retrotopia Ranks the Mainline Assassin's Creed Games

Retrotopia Ranks the Mainline Assassin's Creed Games

Author: Alan, Brian, and Sam June 14, 2026 Duration: 1:04:39

Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere.

This week Brian is ranking the Assassin’s Creed franchise, a series that began on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC in 2007 and has since grown into one of gaming’s most iconic franchises. Blending historical settings, open-world exploration, stealth, parkour, and action-adventure gameplay, Assassin’s Creed follows the centuries-long conflict between the Assassins and Templars as players experience pivotal moments throughout human history. From the rooftops of the Holy Land and Renaissance Italy to the Caribbean, Ancient Egypt, Viking England, and feudal Japan, the series has continually reinvented itself while remaining rooted in its themes of freedom, power, and the hidden stories behind history’s greatest events.

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There’s a particular magic in the games we grew up with, a feeling that Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast captures in every conversation. Hosted by Alan, Brian, and Sam-a trio spanning Britain, Canada, and the United States-this podcast is built on a shared, deep-seated affection for the classics. Each episode feels like hanging out with friends who can just as easily dissect a game’s design philosophy as they can laugh about its quirks and memorable glitches. You’ll hear them dig into the titles that defined generations, from cult favorites to mainstream legends, exploring how these pixelated worlds shaped the landscape of modern gaming. The charm of this show lies in its blend of thoughtful analysis and easygoing banter, creating a space where nostalgia is examined, not just recited. It’s a genuine celebration of gaming history, free from pretense, where the conversation might pivot from a serious debate on a seminal RPG’s mechanics to a fond recollection of a frustratingly difficult platforming level. For anyone who finds comfort in the chirp of a cartridge being slotted into a console or the distinctive soundtracks of a bygone era, this podcast offers a regular, welcoming dose of that warmth. Tune in and rediscover why these retro experiences continue to resonate so powerfully today.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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