As a AC fantard i would say yes. BUT the first 6 sequences are the the worst thing i have played this gen, after halfway through sequence 6 the game just gets better and just takes off.
My AC3 review in 2 parts
Sequence 1-6 (4 out of 10)
Rest of the game 8.5 out of 10
Funny, I'm the complete opposite. Haytham was the highlight of the game. Connor was the midpoint, and then the present day crapped out ending was the low point where I haven't bought AC4 because of it yet.