Assassin's Creed is an action-adventure stealth game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. The title puts players in the role of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, a skilled assassin operating during the Third Crusade in the year 1191. The story takes place across the Holy Land, with players visiting historical cities such as Jerusalem, Acre, and Damascus. A modern day framing story follows Desmond Miles, a bartender who relives his ancestor's memories through a machine called the Animus. The combination of historical fiction and science fiction gives the game a distinct identity in the action genre. Players climb buildings, blend into crowds, and perform stealth kills with hidden blades. The free running system allows characters to scale walls and leap across rooftops with fluid motion. Combat focuses on counter attacks and timing rather than button mashing. This blend of parkour, swordplay, and open world exploration set a new standard for the genre when the game first appeared on store shelves.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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1.4 GB · GameCube ROMs
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Specifications
| Platform | GameCube ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action |
| File Size | 1.4 GB |
| Developer | Ubisoft Montreal |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
Assassin's Creed is an action-adventure stealth game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. The title puts players in the role of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, a skilled assassin operating during the Third Crusade in the year 1191. The story takes place across the Holy Land, with players visiting historical cities such as Jerusalem, Acre, and Damascus. A modern day framing story follows Desmond Miles, a bartender who relives his ancestor's memories through a machine called the Animus. The combination of historical fiction and science fiction gives the game a distinct identity in the action genre. Players climb buildings, blend into crowds, and perform stealth kills with hidden blades. The free running system allows characters to scale walls and leap across rooftops with fluid motion. Combat focuses on counter attacks and timing rather than button mashing. This blend of parkour, swordplay, and open world exploration set a new standard for the genre when the game first appeared on store shelves.
The single player campaign sends Altaïr on nine assassination missions targeting key figures behind the Crusade conflict. Before each killing, players must complete investigations by eavesdropping on conversations, pickpocketing documents, interrogating informants, and helping local citizens. These side activities reveal patrol patterns and weak points in the target's defenses. The game does not include multiplayer modes, keeping the focus on solo storytelling and exploration. The weapon roster includes a longsword, throwing knives, a short blade for close combat, and the iconic hidden blade tucked beneath the sleeve. Health regenerates over time, while the notoriety system tracks how much attention guards give the player based on recent actions. Three major cities plus the kingdom region between them offer hours of climbing, riding horses, and finding hidden flags and Templar fighters. Memory blocks structure the story into chapters, with each block raising the stakes. The game stands as a bold mix of stealth, history, and free running that helped shape the future of the franchise across many sequels.