One creator has given a premature gift to Assassin's Creed fans by creating a title sequence for Netflix’s upcoming show based on Ubisoft’s franchise - and it’s an impressive concept.
A Utah-based graphic design student under the name Dry Clover Design uploaded their version of an Assassin’s Creed Netflix intro, that riffs off the streaming platform’s exemplary title sequences. The designer stated that the project was made as an assignment for their BFA in graphic design, and Netflix should definitely take note of their approach. The student’s academic project is no doubt the start of many fan-made designs, as the Assassins Creed community is good at predicting what’s to come.
The opening sequence in question runs for an average minute and a half - in line with normal Netflix standards. The first frame shows a flurry of triangular shards, quickly addressing a break in the Animus. Roman coins next to a wooden chest, an animated eagle, a gold pharaoh, and a haunting statue of Ezio enters each frame majestically, similar to HBO’s opening titles for Westworld. In addition, there is a steady drip of echoing notes, adding ambiguity to the show’s premise. The student’s intro is also reminiscent of Netflix’s Daredevil opening, therefore, their creation is on a par with the platform’s style.
The announcement of the upcoming series gave no indication as to what story the Netflix show will follow. Ezio’s trilogy could be in the spotlight, or perhaps a new slate of characters could enter the Assassin’s Creed lore. Netflix has done a great job at adapting video games to animation before, including Castlevania and Dragon’s Dogma. However, we hope that the series will stand head and shoulders above Justin Kurzel’s subpar film adaptation.
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