It's now just Ubisoft slop in it's purest form, but it gets attention for the expensive and extensively researched historical open world

15 now. There's also... the one that was really boring. It was in like 900. In a Middle Eastern desert. I think. I couldn't finish it lol. There's also Shadows, which I haven't played. People called it racist or something. The last few haven't required any semblance of stealth, they're kinda just open world rpgs. Odyssey was the best one from what I hear.

The only one I ever played was on 3ds and did not like it at all.

Good news is that I didn't buy it. It was a gift. So I don't have that weight on my conscience.

There is are 11 other games I'd rather play first before 3

Origins is the "best" of the new set, but there's older titles that beat them out if you're okay with the older graphics. The AC2 trilogy is often considered one of the best, Black Flag is pretty unique and an absolutely fun time.

Yet, no. I've played most of them. AC1 and 2 are so far my fav. Black Flag is in it's own category. Skipped Brotherhood and Revelations. I tried AC3 but gave up on it. Didn't play Rouge, Chronicles or Valhalla. Unity sucks. Syndicate is OK, Origins is good so far, Odyssey is fine, but a slog.

Origins was the first rpg. It was decent. Odyssey was in ancient Greece, I like it a lot better tbh

I actually really like the first game. Had a unique aesthetic which is missing from the other games.

3 is kinda meh, it doesn't have a super compelling story or main character.

Brotherhood and Revelations are continuations of 2s storyline, if you didn't know that already.

I'd recommend finding a copy of Assassin's Creed 4. It's probably the best of the entire series; in gameplay, setting, and story.

If you plan on modding the 360 is a good option. But if you not I'd recommend the XBone. Moderns controllers work for it, plus they can be used for PC gaming.

The 360 hasn't aged well in my opinion and most games you'd want to play will be backwards compatible on the XBone.

Syndicate isn't that bad... if you ignore Jacob. Odyssey is just beautiful, and the combat isn't bad if you drop the difficulty down to a reasonable level.

Trying Origins now and I am liking it. Though I understand where you are coming from Odyssey and Origins would be better games if the RPG elements were gone.

Physically, the only game which is missing is Mirage. Shadows is "next gen" only. Freedom Cry is digital only. And while they are not shown I do own Bloodlines and Liberation on my Vita.

Alternatively, just pirate on PC to get around this junk.