AC: Odyssey came out way before Shadows from the same studio yet feels more advanced in its details. The NPCs there behave with more variety and follow much longer paths. While that world has its flaws too, it feels more alive and diverse. I have a favorite forest there where the fog rolls in uniquely at certain times of day. The cities are more memorable and the NPCs are actually interesting to watch. The world feels like a living, breathing place where everyone has their own business.