Assassin's Creed: Ascendance

This short film is a tie-in to the Assassin's Creed video game franchise. It follows an Assassin who uses the Animus to relive the memories of his ancestor, a Templar who betrayed the Assassin Order. The Assassin must confront this ancestor's choices and their impact on history.

As a short promotional film tied to a video game, "Assassin's Creed: Ascendance" did not receive traditional critical reviews. Its primary purpose was to generate hype for the game and offer a brief narrative extension.

• Praised for its brief but visually striking action sequences.

• Noted as an intriguing, albeit very short, glimpse into the Assassin's Creed lore.

• Considered a successful promotional piece for the game it supported.

Google audience: Audience feedback primarily focused on its effectiveness as a short, action-packed teaser for the game, with many appreciating the visual style and connection to the established universe.

The short film was created to promote the release of the video game 'Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood' and was included as part of its special editions.