Retro Replay Review

Gameplay

The first-hour pull of this DX Pack comes from having more than the disc in front of you. You can start Assassin’s Creed III, then keep the included reference guide close by as a physical companion rather than treating the purchase as just another standard game case on the shelf.

That old-fashioned guide-and-game pairing is where the package starts to click. There is a nice ritual to opening a book, checking something, and returning to the game, especially if you enjoy making a single-player release feel like an occasion instead of rushing through it.

Its limitation is also straightforward: the core attraction is still Assassin’s Creed III. The guide adds tangible value for someone who likes reference material, but the purchase rises or falls on whether you want this particular game in a more collectible form.

Graphics

The clearest visual extra is the PVC figure of Connor the Hunter. At approximately 25 cm tall, it is a proper display piece rather than a small pack-in trinket, and it gives the edition a stronger presence on a shelf than the game case and guide alone.

Story

Connor is the character this package puts front and center. Naming him on the figure and giving him a large physical rendition makes the box feel focused, not like a random bundle of unrelated bonuses.

That matters if Connor is the part of Assassin’s Creed III you most want represented in a collection. The figure gives you a lasting reminder of the game once the disc is back in its case, while the reference guide keeps the attention on the game itself.

If character-focused collectibles leave you cold, the story-facing pull of the DX Pack fades fast. This is not an edition for someone who values a minimal footprint; it is for the gamer who likes a game purchase to leave behind a physical object with some personality.

Overall Experience

The Famitsu DX Pack is an easy recommendation for a collector who wants Assassin’s Creed III to feel like an event: game, guide, and a sizeable Connor figure make for a coherent bundle. It is less compelling as a purely practical way to acquire the game, because the physical extras are the whole point.

There is something pleasantly specific about that focus. The figure is not generic merchandise, and the guide is tied directly to time spent playing. You are buying an object to live with before and after the game, not merely a different label on the same disc.

For a broader series detour, the original Assassin’s Creed is worth a look as well. Here, though, the verdict is simple: pick up the DX Pack if Connor and physical game memorabilia mean something to you; otherwise, a standard copy is the more sensible route.

Retro Replay Score

7.2/10