5 best Ubisoft franchises

Since its inception, Ubisoft has created multiple franchises under its banner and become a huge part of the video game industry. No matter what era we talk about, the company has had a positive impact on the industry by releasing classic games like Far Cry and Ghost Recon, which went on to become full-fleshed franchises in the future.

That being said, Ubisoft has had a love-hate relationship with the gaming community. While they are appreciated for their classics like Assassin's Creed 2 and Far Cry 3, they are also called out when they charge outrageous prices for different bundles in their latest releases.

While there are franchises like Assassin's Creed that became hugely successful, some titles like Prince of Persia lost their relevance over time. In this article, we will talk about the 5 best Ubisoft franchises.

Note: This list is subjective, reflects the writer's opinions, and is not in any particular order.

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These are the 5 best Ubisoft franchises

1) Assassin's Creed

Assassin's Creed even has a movie adaptation (Image via Ubisoft)

Assassin's Creed is a franchise that became famous for the parkour and stealth mechanics you could perform in a detailed open world. Each entry in the franchise had a different historical setting, with the storyline's main focus being on the conflict between the Assassins and the Templars. While the franchise has now shifted to being an RPG, the complex storylines continue to be good.

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2) Far Cry

Far Cry 3 changed the franchise forever (Image via Ubisoft)

The Far Cry series allows players to explore an open world with detailed environments. The franchise focuses on narrative-driven gameplay, allowing players to tackle missions the way they want in dynamic environments. Players need to liberate lands that are under a dictator's control, as they survive by skinning the wildlife, and killing enemies with weapons and help from supporters they acquire during the game.

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3) Prince of Persia

Prince of Persia was a fun game to play on the PlayStation 2 (Image via Ubisoft)

Prince of Persia was popular with the PlayStation 2 generation for its unique gameplay mechanics like time manipulation and intricate combat. The game had a Persian setting, where your character would traverse by performing acrobatic platforming. The linear nature of stories with a sprinkle of fantasy made for a memorable experience during the PlayStation 2 era.

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4) Watch Dogs

Watch Dogs was an exceptional Ubisoft game (Image via Ubisoft)

Watch Dogs is the studio's most underrated franchise. Set in a modern urban environment, the gameplay mechanics revolve around your character hacking machines to use them to bypass guards and security systems. The storyline of the franchise has its focus on themes like surveillance and privacy, allowing players to choose how they want to approach a situation.

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5) Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon

Ghost Recon is a popular franchise for players who like co-op games (Image via Ubisoft)

The Ghost Recon franchise lays heavy emphasis on tactical gameplay, where it tries to go for realism by pushing players to strategize and plan their approach. The title's co-op gameplay allows you to play with your friends as you explore the open world to complete combat missions together. The game also has stealth mixed in with the gunplay to add more variety to the gameplay.