I’m Ready to Be Crucified but Connor Had a Much Better Development than the Best Lead of Assassin’s Creed

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I’m Ready to Be Crucified but Connor Had a Much Better Development than the Best Lead of Assassin’s Creed

Look, I know what you’re thinking. How dare I question the legendary status of Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the charming Renaissance assassin who carried Assassin’s Creed through its golden age? But hear me out—because after replaying the series recently, I’ve come to what some might call a rather controversial realization.

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Sorry Ezio, but perfection isn’t always the best story. | Image Credit: Ubisoft

While Ezio’s trilogy remains a masterclass in storytelling, there’s something about Connor’s journey in Assassin’s Creed III that hits differently. It’s messier, more complex, and ultimately more human. And in an era where character development often takes a ********* to spectacle, that complexity feels more relevant than ever.

Why Connor’s flaws make him more compelling

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Sometimes the best stories come from getting things wrong. | Image Credit: Ubisoft

Let’s address the elephant in the room: Connor isn’t the most immediately likable protagonist in the Assassin’s Creed series. He’s stubborn, sometimes naive, and lacks Ezio’s natural charisma. But that’s exactly what makes his character arc so fascinating.

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This observation hits the nail on the head. While Ezio glides through his character development with the grace of a master assassin, Connor stumbles and falls, making mistakes that have real consequences. His optimistic belief that he can protect his people by helping the American Revolution backfires spectacularly when those same revolutionaries later turn against his tribe.

Take his relationship with Haytham, for instance. Connor’s desperate attempts to find common ground with his Templar father, despite Achilles’s warnings, showcase both his greatest strength and fatal flaw—an unwavering belief in the possibility of reconciliation. It’s this same optimism that blinds him to Washington’s true nature until it’s too late.

The beauty of Connor’s story lies in its tragic irony. Every decision he makes with the best intentions ends up contributing to his people’s downfall. His journey isn’t just about becoming an assassin; it’s about learning that sometimes there are no right answers, only choices and consequences.

The lost art of complex protagonists

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Will Shadows remember what made its ancestors great? | Image Credit: Ubisoft

Looking at where Ubisoft is today, with their focus on “quadruple-A” (that’s four too many A’s) games and increasingly formulaic approaches, it’s hard not to feel nostalgic for the era that gave us characters like Altaïr, Ezio, and Connor. The studio that once revolutionized the gaming industry with Prince of Persia and the early Assassin’s Creed games seems to have completely lost its way.

Recent entries in the franchise have given us protagonists who feel more like blank slates than fully realized characters. They’re skilled warriors and capable climbers, sure, but where’s the internal conflict? The moral ambiguity? The painful growth that made Connor’s journey so memorable?

Sure, Ezio’s charm and wit made him instantly memorable, but Connor’s complexity made him unforgettable. His story wasn’t afraid to be uncomfortable, to show us a hero who fails despite his best efforts. That kind of storytelling courage seems increasingly rare in today’s market of safe bets and focus-tested narratives.

With Assassin’s Creed: Shadows approaching its March 2025 release date (barring any more delays, that is), I find myself still hoping that Ubisoft recalls these lessons. The industry doesn’t need more perfect heroes—it needs more characters who feel real, who struggle, who sometimes fail. Perhaps it’s time for the studio to look back at what made Connor’s story so powerful before moving forward.

What do you think? Am I completely off base here, or does Connor deserve more recognition for his complex character arc? Let me know in the comments below!

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