It is focused on some events in the American history like the tragic mulattos, the anti-miscegenation laws in the United States, the back-to-Africa movement and the education during the Slave Period.
This differs from the series usual competitive multiplayer which had players assassinating each other for sport.
The multiplayer, exclusive to the original Vita version, consists of players tapping nodes on a map, using characters (represented with static portraits) to capture bases and collect supplies, among other things. Aveline also has her own new set of animations as well as have the ability to dual-wield weapons, such as the new blowpipe as well as the familiar swords, knives, pistols and hidden blade. The game uses the same engine that runs Assassin's Creed III, allowing for the same gameplay experience as a console release.
By linking the game to Assassin's Creed III, the player receives an in-game version of Connor's tomahawk, an exclusive character skin, a multiplayer character and a complete upgrade of all ammunition pouches. These include Chain Kill combat, and the ability to pickpocket people. This remastered version of the game was also released for the Nintendo Switch in May 2019.Īssassin's Creed III: Liberation retains the "franchise's trademark open world and gameplay", while making use of the PlayStation Vita's touchscreen and rear touch pad, cameras and gyroscope.
In March 2019, the game was re-released as part of Assassin's Creed III Remastered for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Microsoft Windows, in which it was redesigned to operate with 4K HDR/enhanced visuals, and included several improvements such as an entirely new graphics engine using physics-based lighting, brand new character models, and heavily revamped game mechanics. A fully remade version of the game was Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows via the PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade and Steam. The original release of Liberation received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its setting and protagonist, but disliked the narrative's execution and certain aspects of the gameplay, while feeling that the title was limited by its status as a spin-off. The game takes place within an open world and is presented from the third-person perspective with a primary focus on using Aveline's combat, stealth, and parkour abilities to complete missions and explore the environment. The game is set in late 18th-century Louisiana, from 1765 to 1777, and focuses on the life of African-French Assassin Aveline de Grandpré, the series' first female protagonist, as she attempts to stop the Templars from gaining control over New Orleans towards the end of the French and Indian War.
The plot is set within a fictional history of real-world events and follows the millennia-old struggle between the Assassins, who fight to preserve peace and free will, and the Templars, who desire peace through control. It is the fourth spin-off installment in the Assassin's Creed series, and takes place alongside the events of Assassin's Creed III. It was originally released for the PlayStation Vita on Octoin North America, with a worldwide launch the following day. Assassin's Creed III: Liberation is a 2012 action-adventure video game developed by Ubisoft Sofia and published by Ubisoft.