When I reviewed the more recent Assassin’s Creed games, Odyssey and Valhalla, I genuinely appreciated how Ubisoft embraced the fantasy and mythological aspects of the series. Fast-forward to the present, and we’ve got Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok, which is touted as the most ambitious expansion in the history of the franchise.
You might think that an offering that delves further into Norse Mythology would be something I’d enjoy. Sadly, the overall presentation left a lot to be desired, even though there were some flashes of brilliance here and there.
Welcome to Svartalfheim
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok puts you in the shoes of Odin (also known as Havi). Those who’ve played the base campaign would recall that Eivor is a reincarnation of the Norse god. As such, this tale is about the Allfather’s attempts to rescue his son Baldr from the clutches of Surtr. In fact, you end up battling this foe during a prolo…
