I just think it’s an all around strong game.
It’s the last game to have interesting development in the modern day until Valhalla.
The Templars have a good scheme to foil.
Solid supporting characters both historical and fictional.
And Edward has one of the better character arcs as a protagonist and at the time relatively unique motivations that doesn’t rely on a dead family member.
Not to say I don’t have any criticisms but overall I put it at the top.