Open World
How Wanted Levels and Police Systems Work in Open-World Games
How wanted stars, bounties, notoriety and heat work in GTA, Red Dead 2, Assassin's Creed and Watch Dogs, and the common logic behind escaping the law.
Assassin’s Creed
Open World
Open-World Map Design Explained: Towers, Icons, Fog and Points of Interest
Why open-world games use towers, map fog and icon-filled maps, how landmarks guide you, and why many series moved toward less HUD-driven exploration.
Series Guides
Assassin’s Creed Games in Order: Release Order vs Historical Timeline
Every main Assassin's Creed game by release year and by historical setting, from ancient Greece to feudal Japan, plus a quick guide to the modern-day story.