Max has loved video games ever since he booted up his friend's N64 and played Mario Kart. He quickly spent all his allowance on any game he could get his hands on, and spent hours playing a dusty PS2.

After players had been clamoring for it for years, the Assassin's Creed franchise finally brought them to Japan with Assassin's Creed Shadows. While it may not be perfect, that blend has made for a ...