Yasuke vs Naoe: Gameplay Table Breakdown
Greetings.
I wanted to create a more constructive version of a previous thread. I would like some community help on this if possible.
Below is a table of the two protagonist comparative gameplay elements. If you guys have more to add, I will edit the OP post accordingly. Most if not all are taken directly from Ubisoft or through gameplay elements shown in video. I tried not to double dip and wanted to stay fair. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT IS MISSING.
Yasuke | Naoe
| Gameplay Element/Mechanic | Yasuke | Naoe |
|---|---|---|
| Stealth Overview | Sniper | Traditional |
| Combat Overview | Tank (Overwhelm) | Skirmisher (Evasive) |
| Parkour Overview | Not Really | Excels |
| Ranged Overview | Bow/Teppe (long) | Kunai/Shruiken (Short) |
| Tools - Can be used without weapon switch | No | Yes |
| Observe | Yes | Yes |
| Eagle Vision | No | Yes |
| Prone | Yes | Yes |
| Prone Directional Dodges | No | Yes |
| Double Assassination | No | Yes |
| Recovery Roll | No | Yes |
| Sprint Dodge | No | Yes |
| Automated Passover | No | Yes |
| Automated Shoulder Tackle | Yes | No |
| Grapple Hook | No | Yes |
| Wall Run Eject | No | Yes |
| Block | Yes | No |
| Parry | Yes | Yes |
| Weapon Switch Mid-Combo | Yes | No |
| Final Tally (does not include overview sections) | 5 | 12 |
| Final Tally of UNIQUE Elements | 3 | 9 |
It feels like The developers are somewhat overvaluing Yasuke's combat prowess. I am not sure if the few advantages he gains in combat would make up for missing very dynamic gameplay elements that are typical in assassin's creed game in general.
I was kind of hoping Yasuke would be akin to a slower Evior. Naoe is so unique as an assassin, i feel like Yasuke would have offered a different enough gameplay loop even if he played exactly like Evior. I could be wrong