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Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry vs Assassin's Creed III: Liberation

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Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry
Assassin's Creed: Freedom CryA freed slave becomes an assassin to liberate the oppressed in Saint‑Domingue
Assassin's Creed III: Liberation
Assassin's Creed III: LiberationA mixed‑race Assassin fights for freedom in 1765 Louisiana
Overview
Description

Set fifteen years after his time aboard the Jackdaw, Adéwalé is shipwrecked on the Caribbean island of Saint‑Domingue. With no weapons or crew, he must rebuild his ship, gather allies, and wage a guerrilla war against the slave trade. The expansion delivers over three hours of new single‑player content, blending stealth, combat, and open‑world exploration in a historically rich setting. Players experience a personal story of freedom, revenge, and the fight against oppression while mastering classic Assassin’s Creed mechanics.

Set in 1765 New Orleans, Assassin's Creed III: Liberation follows Aveline de Grandpré, a mixed‑race female Assassin navigating the turbulent social and political landscape of colonial Louisiana. Using three distinct personas—Assassin, Lady, and Slave—she uncovers conspiracies, battles Spanish forces, and influences the early stirrings of the American Revolution. The game blends stealth, hack‑and‑slash combat, and adventure as Aveline traverses bustling streets, voodoo‑haunted swamps, and ancient Mayan ruins, delivering a unique historical experience on the PlayStation Vita.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Open-World Adventure
Hack & Slash
Best for
Fans of narrative‑driven stealth action
Fans of historical stealth action
Specifications
General
msrp
$29.99
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release date
2013-12-17
2012-10-30
Specifications
developer
Ubisoft Québec, Ubisoft Montreal
Ubisoft Milan, Ubisoft Sofia
publisher
Ubisoft
Ubisoft Entertainment
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player
critic score
75/100+9%
69/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich historical setting
  • Deep stealth mechanics
  • Engaging story of liberation
  • Naval reconstruction adds variety
  • Unique triple‑persona system
  • Rich historical setting
  • Engaging stealth mechanics
  • Varied environments
Cons
  • Limited playtime compared to full titles
  • Repetitive enemy AI in some sections
  • No substantial multiplayer component
  • Limited platform availability
  • Repetitive mission structures at times
  • Occasional performance hiccups on Vita
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The Verdict

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Both titles offer historical stealth action, but Liberation adds a unique triple‑persona system on limited platforms, while Freedom Cry provides naval ship‑building and a higher critic score.

Key differences

  • •Liberation features three distinct personas (Assassin, Lady, Slave) for varied gameplay; Freedom Cry focuses on a single protagonist with ship‑reconstruction.
  • •Freedom Cry includes naval missions and a loot system; Liberation is strictly land‑based.
  • •Liberation is limited to fewer platforms (not specified beyond Vita performance notes); Freedom Cry lists both single‑player and multiplayer modes.
  • •Critic scores differ: 69/100 for Liberation vs 75/100 for Freedom Cry.
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Gameplay & fun factor

Liberation’s triple‑persona system adds unique stealth approaches not present in Freedom Cry.

Assassin's Creed III: Liberation

Platform availability

Freedom Cry mentions multiplayer and broader platform support; Liberation notes limited availability and Vita performance issues.

Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry

Price & value

Freedom Cry has a listed MSRP of $29.99; Liberation price not specified.

Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry

Multiplayer / co‑op

Freedom Cry includes both single‑player and multiplayer; Liberation is single‑player only.

Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry

Content & replayability

Freedom Cry offers ship rebuilding and loot system, extending playtime beyond Liberation’s more repetitive missions.

Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry

Difficulty & accessibility

Both rated PEGI 18 / ESRB M; no specific difficulty data provided.

Tie

Graphics & performance

Liberation reports occasional performance hiccups on Vita; Freedom Cry has no performance issues noted.

Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry

Choose Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry if…

Players who value higher reviews, naval gameplay, and multiplayer options.

Choose Assassin's Creed III: Liberation if…

Players who want a unique persona‑switching stealth experience and don’t need multiplayer.

Common questions

Which game is cheaper?

Freedom Cry lists an MSRP of $29.99; Liberation’s price is not specified.

Do either of these have multiplayer?

Freedom Cry includes multiplayer; Liberation is single‑player only.

Which title received better critical reception?

Freedom Cry has a critic score of 75/100, higher than Liberation’s 69/100.