I totally get where you're coming from! Desmond's story was such a core part of the early Assassin’s Creed games, and his arc gave the series a unique sci-fi mystery vibe that really hooked a lot of us. After his death, the franchise shifted more toward historical storytelling with less focus on the modern-day plot, which definitely changed the feel of the games.

That said, some later entries (Origins, Odyssey, Valhalla) brought in fresh mechanics and massive open worlds, but I agree—it’s a different experience.😉