In a series spanning dozens of games across nearly two decades, much of the globe, and uncountable centuries of history, it's little surprise that the Assassin's Creed series would have drawn from a lot of different points of inspiration. But when Assassin's Creed Shadows' Claws of Awaji expansion revealed a boss fight shaped by some of the Metal Gear Solid series' most iconic battles, I still managed to be pleasantly surprised - a feeling that only grew as I began to manipulate the fight for my own gain.
This article contains minor story spoilers for Assassin's Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji.
