Ptolemaic Egypt under a crushing sun, Bayek riding from the Nile to the desert.

When the community picks on gut feeling, no thinking, Origins lands ahead of nearly three quarters of games, a solid score, though to confirm on a single duel. And the detail explains that instinct. Rediscovery soars, ahead of 92% of titles, this world you'd dream of exploring fresh again. Desert island follows, ahead of more than four games in five. There's the tension: you'd happily take it along, the desire lingers, yet attachment stays right at the bottom, ahead of only a fifth of games. You admire Egypt without quite bonding with it. The soundtrack closes the march, also low, on few votes.

Against the older Assassin's Creed games, Origins marks the RPG turn, vaster, more contemplative, an open world you cross for the scenery as much as the story.

So, for who? For you if you love getting lost in a huge, sumptuous world, exploring for the joy of exploring. Much less if you want a hero you'll bond with to the point you can't let go.