The Best Ubisoft Games | Digital Trends

The Rayman games have always taken a backseat to the likes of Mario — at least from a commercial standpoint — but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t play them. In fact, some argue Rayman is the superior platformer, particularly citing 2013’s Rayman Legends as one of the best in its class. Whichever side of the fence you’re on, there’s no denying the absolute marvel of a game Legends is. Its visuals are a spectacle in and of themselves, and when combined with incredible music, and a plethora of content, you get Ubisoft’s absolute best platformer. It’s hard to believe it’s been eight years since its release. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for a new Rayman game for the PS5 or Nintendo Switch.

When it first launched in 2015, Rainbow Six Siege was light on content, though its foundation set the stage for what would become one of the best tactical shooters ever. Now, six years later, Siege is highly regarded — giving its community a smart online FPS, with an emphasis on teamwork and class-based competitive action. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill run action shooter. Instead, you must communicate with your team effectively, use the environment to your advantage, and make good use of your laundry list of gadgets to achieve victory. The round-based modes often only give you one life, meaning you must plan accordingly to survive. It’s a game that is still supported today, with a wealth of content to enjoy.

Sadly, the Prince of Persia series has been dormant for around a decade now, but that doesn’t mean we can’t reminisce about The Sands of Time. It debuted in 2003 and introduced players to a blend of 3D platforming, fast-paced action, and a time rewind mechanic that made it stand out. It was a much darker take on the 3D action genre, which had only been around for a few years prior. Though it certainly shows its age today, The Sands of Time stands as one of Ubisoft’s most important games. You can clearly see the impact it’s had on the action platformer genre, even 17 years later. A remaster of this game was announced and was supposed to launch in 2021, but following the reception to its visuals, Ubisoft went back to the drawing board. The remaster will launch in 2022.

It’s easy to want to roll your eyes at Just Dance. Sure, you might look like an absolute buffoon while playing it, but that’s what makes it so much fun. And after 11 mainline entries and millions of copies sold, it’s a game that brings people together. Just Dance 2020 isn’t the latest entry, but it’s arguably the best. It features the All Stars mode, containing a playlist of fan-favorite songs from previous installments. And with the implementation of Just Dance Unlimited, which allows users to gain access to a streaming library of songs, it’s a game that features a hefty amount of content. Not since the peak of Guitar Hero and Rock Band has a game series come and swept its audience off their feet, giving its users a music-driven experience to share with others.

While Far Cry 6 doesn’t necessarily revolutionize the series, it’s one of the very best Ubisoft games to date. It has a beautiful open world that sends players to the island of Yara, which is inspired by current-day Cuba. It has all the ingredients of a Far Cry game, with a slew of outposts to overtake, lots of different areas to explore, and a litany of things to do around the island. The shooting is just as fluid and satisfying as ever, and with its in-depth upgrade system, you always feel powerful. Aside from its mechanics, Far Cry 6 has one of the best villains in the series, “El Presidente” Antón Castillo, portrayed by Giancarlo Esposito. It’s beautiful, well-written, and an absolute blast to play.

Like the Assassin’s Creed series, Watch Dogs didn’t really hit its stride until the second installment, aptly titled Watch Dogs 2. This game has a likable protagonist, Marcus Holloway, with more refined gameplay than its predecessor. The hacking is still there, but there’s more to do in this installment. We love the parkour aspect of this game, wherein you can free-run over obstacles and atop buildings to get around fluidly. Watch Dogs 2 takes place in San Francisco, and although we’ve seen the city depicted in games before, this is arguably the best rendition of the famous locale. This game sometimes gets overlooked, so we highly recommend picking up a copy, especially since you can find one for less than $20.

Rocksmith 2014 is truly one of the best rhythm games out there since it actually teaches you how to play guitar. It’s presented sort of in the same way as Guitar Hero, wherein it sends notes at you on a “highway.” These notes, instead of being colorful circles, are tabs that correspond to the strings and frets of a guitar. You can slow down each song significantly and also decrease the number of chords and notes that come your way, making songs intuitive to learn. Aside from that, the game teaches you how to tune your guitar and even has a bunch of minigames that help you learn scales, which are — in some ways — the foundation of playing music. The tracklist is fantastic, ranging from oldies to newer songs and even venturing into a slew of genres like metal.