I started playing this yesterday, wanting to get revenge on an AI that kept beating me. However, my wife started playing with me and I'm having a lot of fun with it. It's just a laid back game for us.
Using the tickets we've expanded our board and unlocked a few mini games. My oldest and I spent some time playing the mini games and having fun.
I get the hate. I really do. A true AC game on the Wii U would have been amazing. We were given this instead. It is what it is and honestly, it's not the greatest game, but for a chill gaming session, it works out for us. Life is stressful, and yet we find a way to relax while playing. It's not for everyone, but it works for us.