The phrase “accuracy in video games” is one that isn’t often used–when talking about fictional worlds, accuracy doesn’t need to be measured. Game titles are known to exaggerate things to the highest degree in order to make things either visually stunning or fun to play. Just look at certain racing titles, or certain shooter games, and just about RPG that you know. But for titles like the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Red, the need for accuracy on at least certain major levels is vital, as the Assassin’s Creed line has always featured locations and people from the real world. People can always look forward to an accurate representation of the locale and the time period when picking up a game in this long-running series.
Assassin’s Creed Red, for example, is going to be the first title in the franchise to be set in Japan. Not surprisingly, fans have been asking for such a location to be a focus for a very long time. Why? Because if they were to go to feudal Japan, which is indeed what most agree will happen, that opens up the doors to things like the war between the Samurai and the Ninja that could be used in the story. We could see the lead assassin pitted against a Shogun or something exciting like that. The sky is truly the limit.
Hence where this new piece of news comes in. While the game is being headed up by Ubisoft Quebec, it’s being stated by sources that the team at Ubisoft Japan, as well as certain other consultants, will be brought in to ensure that the game has the authenticity that fans expect. Sadly enough, there have been plenty of other video games, as well as TV shows and movies, that do what is known as cultural tourism, meaning that they depict a version of nations like Japan that is superficial and not nearly as in-depth or accurate as people want it to be.
Ubisoft, however, has long been one to make sure that certain accuracies were in their Assassin’s Creed titles. This has been proven time and time again, with consultants bringing in making key revelations that changed what was shown in the final games. This happened with the Native American assassin, Connor, and the actions the Mohawk Tribe participated in.
Given that many people have preconceived notions about Japan and parts of its history, it’s smart of Ubisoft to bring in a true native expert to make sure that things don’t play out like a bad Hollywood movie, instead showing off the rich history and legacy of Japan as a whole.
Hopefully, we’ll get more information on Assassin’s Creed Red as time draws closer to its release.
Source: GameRant
