*Assassin's Creed Shadows* can be a challenging game, but you can adjust the settings to suit your comfort level. Here's a comprehensive guide on the difficulty levels in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Difficulty Levels Explained
In *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, you have four difficulty settings to choose from, each offering a different gameplay experience:
- Story: This mode is ideal for players who want to focus on the narrative without the stress of combat. Enemies in Story mode are slow and do not attack simultaneously, making it easier to progress through the game.
- Forgiving: A slight step up from Story, Forgiving mode still prevents enemies from ganging up on you. Naoe, one of the protagonists, performs better in open combat, making it a good choice for those who want a bit more challenge but not too much.
- Normal: The default setting, Normal requires you to be strategic in combat. Naoe must rely on stealth, while Yasuke, the other protagonist, should engage enemies of similar strength. It's a balanced experience for most players.
- Expert: For those seeking a real challenge, Expert mode makes enemies more aggressive and their attacks more damaging. Stealth and strategic planning are crucial, and keeping up with gear upgrades is essential.
Difficulty Tuning
Beyond the basic settings, you can further customize your experience with Difficulty Tuning. Found in the Gameplay tab of the settings menu, you can adjust combat and stealth difficulty independently across four levels. If you enjoy the thrill of combat but find stealth less appealing, you can adjust these settings to balance your gameplay experience.
Additionally, you can enable Guaranteed Assassination, allowing Naoe to take down any enemy with a single hit, bypassing the need to upgrade her Assassin Mastery tree.
How to Change Difficulty
Adjusting the difficulty in *Assassin's Creed Shadows* is straightforward and can be done at any time. Simply access the menu, navigate to settings, and select Gameplay. From there, you can modify the difficulty to your preference and continue playing.
That's all you need to know about navigating the difficulty settings in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*. For more tips and insights on the game, including discussions on its portrayal of gay relationships and how to redeem preorder bonuses, be sure to visit The Escapist.
