Assassin’s Creed Shadows immerses players in a narrative where pivotal decisions can seemingly shape the storyline. However, despite the allure of choice, many of these decisions do not significantly impact the overall narrative trajectory. A key moment arises early in the game when Junjiro, accompanied by Sorin, seeks the company of Naoe at the Hideout. Let’s delve into the implications of both choices available to players in this scene.
Should You Allow Junjiro to Stay or Send Him Away in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The narrative kicks off when Sorin brings a wounded Naoe to the Makinoodera Temple, where he tends to her injuries with Junjiro’s aid. Upon arriving at the Hideout to meet Tomiko, Sorin requests Naoe to look after Junjiro as he embarks on a pilgrimage. This scenario introduces one of the first significant choices players will face: to either permit Junjiro to remain with Naoe or to send him away.
What Happens if You Choose, “You Can Stay, Junjiro?”
Opting for “you can stay, Junjiro”yields an enthusiastic response from Junjiro, who joyfully enters the Hideout. In a light-hearted exchange, Tomiko teases Naoe about adopting strays. Despite this playful banter, Junjiro becomes an integral, albeit silent, ally as Naoe embarks on her journey to establish a league.
What Happens if You Choose, “This is No Place for a Child?”
Should players select the “this is no place for a child”response, Naoe will decline Junjiro’s request, emphasizing that the Hideout is neither a sanctuary nor devoid of danger. Although this decision seems to protect Junjiro, Sorin counters her argument, asserting that danger exists everywhere but that Junjiro deserves to stay with Naoe. Ultimately, even if Naoe suggests that Junjiro should leave, he ends up staying at the Hideout.
In the end, regardless of the player’s choice, the narrative remains consistent, illustrating that many decisions in Assassin’s Creed Shadows lead to fixed outcomes. This scene serves as a reminder that while choices create an illusion of agency, the overarching storyline may not sway significantly due to those decisions.