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· The Assassin's Creed series, once a masterpiece, is being re-examined, with the mobile game 'Assassin's Creed Identity' gaining particular attention.
· Launched in 2016 for $5 (approximately 13,300 KRW), this game contained many innovative elements even at the time.
· However, the fact that it was a paid game, its high system requirements, and critical account linking errors made it difficult for many users to access.

· Limitations of the Paid Model: In the mobile market where free-to-play games were the norm, paid games presented a high barrier to entry. Piracy was also difficult, so only those who purchased the legitimate version could enjoy it.
· High System Requirements & Errors: In addition to the game's demanding system requirements, the instability of Ubisoft's account linking system was a major issue. Critical errors where progress was lost upon phone initialization or device change led to widespread user dissatisfaction.
· Server Shutdown & Irrecoverable: In 2021, Ubisoft shut down the servers, making the game unrecoverable and unplayable. This was a problem that even the modding community couldn't solve.

· Rich RPG Elements: Unlike its short main story, the game's core was its RPG elements, featuring diverse missions and a progression system. Players could choose a specific class, unlock new missions, areas, outfits, and equipment through rewards, and enjoy the game.
· Perfect Recreation of the Italian Era: The game faithfully recreated locations like Florence and Rome from the golden age of the Assassin's Creed series, the Ezio era. Although scaled down compared to the console versions, it offered graphics and atmosphere that were astonishing for a mobile game at the time.
· Iconic Soundtrack: All background music in the game used the series' iconic melodies, enhancing immersion.

· Console-Quality Mobile Game: Identity was a game that strived to successfully port the console gaming experience to mobile. Despite its low price, it boasted high quality.
· Focused Investment on Rebellion: Ubisoft failed to properly capitalize on Identity's potential and instead focused its investment on the cartoon-style 'Assassin's Creed Rebellion'. Rebellion received negative reviews at launch and continues to be poorly regarded.
· Technical Limitations and Neglect: After its release, Identity saw almost no updates, and technical issues such as compatibility problems with the latest Android versions and a 30fps cap were left unaddressed.

· Although Assassin's Creed Identity didn't achieve mainstream popularity, it holds a special meaning for series fans.
· Due to Ubisoft's poor choices and technical issues, it was forgotten without shining, but the game's quality itself is worthy of high praise.
· This video was created to re-examine the value of this game, unknown to many users, and to console that regret.