The Assassin’s Creed franchise showcases storytelling across various time periods, painting a vivid picture of historical settings. From Ancient Egypt to Revolutionary America, the games delve into different eras with their own challenges and conflicts.

While some game settings offer a glimpse of pleasant lives amidst turmoil, others portray harsh realities faced by ordinary people. Here are seven historical periods from Assassin’s Creed games that would have been incredibly tough to live through:

7 Ancient Greece

Featured in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

• The Peloponnesian War

While Assassin’s Creed typically portrays a battle of light versus shadow, Odyssey starkly illustrates the ravages of the Peloponnesian War on the populace. Life during this era, although exciting in-game, would have been harsh and short-lived, especially considering the societal challenges like exile for protecting family.

6 9th Century Baghdad

Featured in Assassin’s Creed Mirage

• The Anarchy At Samarra

Set during the tumultuous “Anarchy At Samarra” period, Mirage plunges players into the unstable Abbasid Caliphate of the 9th century. Life in Baghdad at this time was a harrowing experience, marred by violence and political upheaval affecting both the ruling class and commoners.

5 9th Century Britain

Featured in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

• The Viking Invasion Of Britain

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla transports players to the strife-ridden 9th century Britain during the Viking invasion. The chaos and territorial conflicts depicted in the game would have made everyday life terrifying for ordinary people, amidst constant land disputes and power struggles.