Ubisoft has existed for decades, starting in 1986 as Ubi Soft Entertainment SA. They had a successful series of developed and published games for years, but it wasn’t until the mid-2000s to the 2010s that they really started to take off. Thanks to franchises like Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and the Tom Clancy spinoffs, there are a lot of games to love within the Ubisoft brand.
The Best Ubisoft Games Ever, Ranked
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Ubisoft belongs in the top ten echelon of video game companies that most fans would be able to recognize alongside Sony and Nintendo. However players feel about their business practices is not important. Instead, let’s go through the decades and find ten games that represent the best experiences that Ubisoft and its associated studios have developed.
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag
Yo Ho Ho And A Bottle Of Rum
Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag (2013)
- Released
- October 29, 2013
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol, Violence
- Genre(s)
- Action, Open-World
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, for many, is the best game in the Assassin’s Creed series, and it's fun from start to finish. Ubisoft went whole hog on the sailing concept, and between sailing itself and the ship battles, there was nothing else quite as immersive at the time.
Going around to islands to find rare animals to skin and upgrade gear was satisfying too, along with the core assassination missions. Since then, there still hasn’t been a better pirate game than this.
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist
Building Your Spy Network
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist
- Released
- August 20, 2013
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Strong Language
- Genre(s)
- Stealth
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist continued the work of protagonist Sam Fisher, but retooled the Splinter Cell franchise as a whole. Sam and his team existed in the air, constantly flying to new destinations to do spy work.
Based on mission performance, players could earn money to improve the plane, which would unlock new features. They could also upgrade Sam’s gear, weapon, and tech options, and they were all nicely varied, like a camera that could emit sleeping gas. In the entire series, no Splinter Cell game was this open or made Sam this powerful, which is why it just rules.
Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown
A Metroidvania Return
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Released
- January 18, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Blood, Mild Language, Violence
- Genre(s)
- Action, Platformer, 2D
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown was a return to form, of sorts, for the Prince of Persia franchise. The only difference being that it was in 2D and it was also a Metroidvania.
Thanks to the solid platforming, unique powers, and fast-paced action, it was a hit among fans and newcomers. There were features that weren’t typical in Metroidvanias, like a good guiding signal, which helped push the genre forward beyond just being a great Prince of Persia entry.
Scott Pilgrim Vs the World: The Game
Toronto City Ransom
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game
- Released
- August 10, 2010
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen due to Cartoon Violence, Language, Mild Blood, Partial Nudity
- Genre(s)
- Beat 'Em Up
Scott Pilgrim vs the World: The Game is still one of the best video game tie-ins to a movie of all time, which also drew in more from the original comics. As Scott, Ramona, or a plethora of other characters, players could go from level to level and beat up enemies across Toronto.
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Players could level up their stats by going to various shops and purchasing items akin to the leveling-up system in River City Ransom. With impressive visuals, solid co-op gameplay, and a wicked soundtrack, Scott Pilgrim vs the World: The Game was easily a big hit among fans of the comic and the old-school brawling scene.
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
Let There Be Lasers
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
- Released
- April 30, 2013
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
- Genre(s)
- FPS
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon is one of the most intense shooter experiences anyone could possibly play, and that goes for some of the more ripping Call of Duty campaigns. It’s a complete standalone spinoff to Far Cry 3, taking place within a futuristic landscape filled with terrorists, dinosaurs, and lots of lasers.
The setting is designed to look like what the 80s assumed the future would be like, including some classics like The Running Man or Escape from New York. It’s also a parody game with plenty of cheesy dialogue and over-the-top action that never overstays its welcome.
Rayman Legends
Platforming Perfection
Rayman Legends
- Released
- August 30, 2013
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- E10+ For Everyone 10+ due to Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief
- Genre(s)
- Platformer
Rayman Legends is one of the best-looking Ubisoft games of all time, certainly, with great hand-drawn backgrounds and characters. As the titular Rayman, or any of his friends, players can go through 2D levels to rescue little critters.
The levels are bright, colorful, and inventive, especially the music-based stages. The Rayman franchise helped make Ubisoft what it is today, so it’s a bit sad to see it sit by the wayside with this being the last major console release. That said, it was a high note to end on if Rayman Legends is really it.
Beyond Good And Evil
A Journalist Goes Undercover
Beyond Good And Evil
- Released
- November 11, 2003
WHERE TO PLAY
Beyond Good and Evil is a smaller and more intimate experience that some players feel is the best game Ubisoft has EVER produced. Taking place within a dystopian society, a journalist, Jade, is seeking to investigate the government and get to the bottom of things.
It’s an action-adventure game, so players can expect some Zelda-like dungeons to explore and fight enemies in. There is also a love of driving, stealth, and photo segments to help keep the game feeling fresh from beginning to end.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope
Mario XCOM
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
- Released
- October 20, 2022
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- E10+ For Everyone 10+ due to Cartoon Violence
- Genre(s)
- Strategy
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is a sequel to Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, which was a good idea for an XCOM-inspired strategy game starring Mario. However, this sequel helps iron out a few kinks and makes combat more enjoyable.
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As Mario, his fellow Mushroom Kingdom explorers, and various Rabbid pals, players will go into missions with small squads. Each character has a weapon and a specialty, whether that means sniping enemies or providing area cover. With well-timed placement, characters can combo with each other’s actions, adding an extra layer of strategy that is easy to understand.
Child Of Light
A 2D RPG
Child of Light
- Released
- April 30, 2014
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Fantasy Violence, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco
- Genre(s)
- RPG
Child of Light is another great-looking game that uses the same UbiArt Framework engine as Rayman Legends. It was a platformer and a turn-based RPG following a princess in a mystical land. With gained allies, players could fight cinematic battles against monsters with every turn displayed on a meter.
With a sound strategy, players could interrupt enemy attacks, but in turn, enemies could cancel their attacks. It was a gamble that made combat more engaging than most turn-based systems at the time, even though it heavily borrowed from the Grandia series.
Valiant Hearts: The Great War
Overtaken
Valiant Hearts: The Great War
- Released
- June 25, 2014
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen due to Violence, Blood, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco
- Genre(s)
- Adventure
Valiant Hearts: The Great War is a heartwarming and sad adventure game set during World War 1. Through the eyes of several players, they will have to work their way through battlefields, hospitals, and more.
There is a bit of action sprinkled within, but it’s more like a puzzle game akin to old-school adventure games like Grim Fandango or Monkey Island. The grim aspect may not be for everyone, but the stellar writing is an achievement for video games everywhere, as is the great artwork.
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