Assassin's Creed II

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  1. Umur
    Aug 23, 2023
    7
    An old classic and one of the bes Assassin's Creed game. It is phenomenal..
  2. res0nancer
    Jul 17, 2023
    7
    Переход серии на более блокбастерные (массовые) рельсы. Отход от философии к действию и ощущению действия. История проста, полна решающих действия, но последствия этих действий вам не дадут ощутить в полной мере. В свое время безусловно отличная игра для массового игрока с более удобным геймплеем, приятного и порой чарующей атмосферой городов, запоминающимися персонажами. Сейчас лично мнеПереход серии на более блокбастерные (массовые) рельсы. Отход от философии к действию и ощущению действия. История проста, полна решающих действия, но последствия этих действий вам не дадут ощутить в полной мере. В свое время безусловно отличная игра для массового игрока с более удобным геймплеем, приятного и порой чарующей атмосферой городов, запоминающимися персонажами. Сейчас лично мне было тяжело в нее играть, что не умоляет в любом случае заслуг этой игры.… Expand
  3. AlexeySoltan
    Jun 28, 2023
    5
    stupid story. boring open world. i cant really understand why most players name it the best part of the series. 1st part is much better, cause old mechanics are worse and new mechanics are awfull or dont work at all, the only thing i love in this game is florence design
  4. Zinaldo
    Jun 10, 2023
    7
    not bad , game story was interesting ,game-play is little bit boring , but after all I liked it
  5. nietzfk
    May 20, 2023
    7
    It's not quite my nature to exaggerate things but this game is great or I'm just a nostalgia addict who can't enjoy new things anymore.
  6. danield80
    Jan 31, 2023
    6
    Everyone says it's the best AC game to this day. I don't know. Must've aged badly.
    The controls are the clunkiest controls I've ever encountered in a AC game. It uses "universal button symbols," it didn't work in Prince of Persia two years ago. Why there can't be normal symbols? The graphics are bad for a 2009, there are games that look far better (Uncharted 2, Batman AA, CoD:MW2).
    The    Everyone says it's the best AC game to this day. I don't know. Must've aged badly.
    The controls are the clunkiest controls I've ever encountered in a AC game. It uses "universal button symbols," it didn't work in Prince of Persia two years ago. Why there can't be normal symbols? The graphics are bad for a 2009, there are games that look far better (Uncharted 2, Batman AA, CoD:MW2).

    The story's just a "pyramidal revenge hunt," you're going after people you don't even know their names. The game has "disposable characters," e. g. your entire family. I can't believe the deuteragonist is Leonardo da Vinci, he got way too much space. One of the few good things about the game is the protagonist, probably the only likeable in the whole series. But I don't get why all the characters have super thick "Italian" cringe-ass accent. Ridiculous.
    Easily the weakest entry in the series (for me). And I played AC1, Bloodlines and Unity.    … Expand
  7. nastyjes
    Jan 30, 2023
    7
    Yep it's good .
  8. JustSingleGamer
    Jan 27, 2023
    7
    Assassin's Creed 2 is a good game from Ubisoft. But I think it's overrated or I would love more if I played on the release, I don't know.

    -Terrible climbing controls. I was losing my mind.
  9. EVIL_UJIN
    Oct 15, 2022
    7
    Впечатление от игры двоякое - с одной стороны интересный сюжет и отличная проработка средневековых городов с множеством деталей и людей. С другой - чувствуется пустоватость открытого мира, так как делать там, кроме основного задания, особо нечего. Ну открыл все обзорные точки, нашел все сундуки с сокровищами, дальше что? Попадаются случайные задания, типа догони гонца, спаси гражданина, ноВпечатление от игры двоякое - с одной стороны интересный сюжет и отличная проработка средневековых городов с множеством деталей и людей. С другой - чувствуется пустоватость открытого мира, так как делать там, кроме основного задания, особо нечего. Ну открыл все обзорные точки, нашел все сундуки с сокровищами, дальше что? Попадаются случайные задания, типа догони гонца, спаси гражданина, но они повторяются и быстро надоедают. Для меня открытый мир нужен для RPG с кучей интересных персонажей, дополнительных квестов, лута, эпических врагов, возможностью выбора и т.д. А тут просто дорогостоящие декорации для линейного сюжета, хоть и качественного. Куча людей, а поговорить не с кем)) Видимо, серия Assasin`s Creed - не мое:) Но многим, уверен, понравится… Expand
  10. justashk
    Oct 14, 2022
    6
    it was good at first
    Unlike the first AC, the progress of the storyline was enjoyable
    but it had so bug in the mission, When it told you to do the mission secretly Everything was ready to use the hidden blade, but you couldn't do easly, it was soo stupid
    lasts misson was so BORRING you must do same thing for what
    because The story got long wrongly
  11. Dec4dence
    Aug 25, 2022
    6
    Graphics 6/10
    Gameplay Mechanics 7/10
    Sound Effects 7/10
    Storyline 9/10
    Characters 8/10
    Music 7/10
    I experienced some annoying problems, bugs and SO STUPID CONTROLS! -1
    OVERALL - 6/10
  12. Izoeros
    Apr 25, 2022
    7
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  13. 4ya5h1
    Jan 29, 2022
    5
    lor is amazing, huge and i love it, but it is the onlyest really great thing in game. everything else is either bad either pretty average. playing this game, I started to hate the camera and the combat system sometimes they were horrible.
    good things except lor: ost, and few nice characters
  14. teratoma666
    Dec 25, 2021
    7
    A good game for its time, but superficial mechanics age badly. A 7 for having loads of content, decent story and being the ubisoft trope trendsetter.
  15. vova22379
    Dec 18, 2021
    6
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  16. Kotofon
    Nov 6, 2021
    7
    Продолжение истории Дезмонда Майлза, который попался в руки современного аналога Тамплиеров, проходит в эпоху Возрождения с 1476 по 1499 года. Главный герой в Assassin's Creed 2 примет роль Эцио Аудиторе де Фиренце, аристократа во времена буйства клана Борджиа. На протяжении всего слешера от третьего лица мы встретимся с четой Медичи, узнаем больше подробностей о Леонардо Да Винчи иПродолжение истории Дезмонда Майлза, который попался в руки современного аналога Тамплиеров, проходит в эпоху Возрождения с 1476 по 1499 года. Главный герой в Assassin's Creed 2 примет роль Эцио Аудиторе де Фиренце, аристократа во времена буйства клана Борджиа. На протяжении всего слешера от третьего лица мы встретимся с четой Медичи, узнаем больше подробностей о Леонардо Да Винчи и Никколо Макиавелли. В то же время нашими врагами будут Борджиа, Франческо Пацци и Джироламо Савонарола.… Expand
  17. Berkay219
    Jul 28, 2021
    7
    lousy optimization.fps drop every 10 seconds.
    Better than assasins creed 1 but still poor episode designs
    all codex recalls towards the end of the game 12 end-user profile pages with endless missions
    characters 7/10
    music 8/10
    game length 6/10 (collecting codex pages towards the end and 12 assassination missions)
    *
    best ac game but not counting optimization...
  18. gwynbleidd27
    Jul 3, 2021
    6
    This game is a pretty good game considering it released in 2010, The story is good, character development is a bit weird in the beginning but good after (Ezio transforming from a young guy to a master assassins all of a sudden). Most of the mission are fun and all but the tailing missions make me wanna commit suicide because of how boring and repetitive they are. The combat is okay for aThis game is a pretty good game considering it released in 2010, The story is good, character development is a bit weird in the beginning but good after (Ezio transforming from a young guy to a master assassins all of a sudden). Most of the mission are fun and all but the tailing missions make me wanna commit suicide because of how boring and repetitive they are. The combat is okay for a game this old and I'd say its actually pretty good. Soundtrack is not that special but there was some epic tracks like Ezio's Family.
    I'd recommend this game but the DRM **** it so hard I am not sure anymore :(    … Expand
  19. dastankz
    May 23, 2021
    6
    уақыт ойын тексеру аса өтті емес. алғашқы сағаттарда мен геймпад пен басқаруды орнаттым, содан кейін бұл өте қажет емес екенін түсіндім
  20. ProfAmateur
    Mar 31, 2021
    7
    Gespielt im 2021 / Played in 2021

    + Die Geschichte ist spannend und an reale geschichtliche Ereignisse geknüpft + Gute deutsche Vertonung + Parcour macht richtig Spass + Gute Kletter-Rätsel + Sprünge von Aussichtspunkten machen jedes mal Spass + Viel automatisches Zwischenspeichern - Die vorprogrammierte Steuerung ist grauenhaft. Das gilt sowohl für Maus und Tastatur wie auch für    Gespielt im 2021 / Played in 2021

    + Die Geschichte ist spannend und an reale geschichtliche Ereignisse geknüpft
    + Gute deutsche Vertonung
    + Parcour macht richtig Spass
    + Gute Kletter-Rätsel
    + Sprünge von Aussichtspunkten machen jedes mal Spass
    + Viel automatisches Zwischenspeichern
    - Die vorprogrammierte Steuerung ist grauenhaft. Das gilt sowohl für Maus und Tastatur wie auch für den X-BOX Controller. Selbst die Tutorials haben komische Knopf-Animationen
    - Es hat aber auch echt nervige Mainquest wie dieses saudummme Flaggenrennen, wo dieser dreck NPC einfach immer Vorsprung hat und man muss die Mission 100x spielen bis man weiter kommt.
    - Wenn man eine kleine falsche Steuereingabe macht, macht der Charakter nervige Stunts die man nicht will, wie z. B. von Gebäude springen, ins Wasser springen etc. Das nervt.
    - Die Gespräche nachdem man jemand wichtiges tötet, sind unnötig / geben nicht viel her

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    + The story is exciting and tied to real historical events
    + Good German voice-acting
    + Parcour is really fun
    + Good climbing puzzles
    + Jumps from viewpoints are fun every time
    + Lots of automatic saving
    - The pre-programmed controls are atrocious. This applies to both the mouse and keyboard as well as the X-BOX controller. Even the tutorials have weird button animations.
    - It also has really annoying main quest like this stupid flag race, where this filthy NPC just always has a lead and you have to play the mission 100x until you get further.
    - If you make a small wrong control input, the character does annoying stunts that you don't want, like jumping off buildings, jumping into the water etc.. This is annoying.
    - The conversations after you kill someone important are unnecessary    … Expand
  21. CarloCriscuolo
    Apr 30, 2020
    7
    Very good story but that's it. Gameplay is boring and not-smooth. Some guards need to be hit with the same attack several time to be executed. Graphics is a little disappointing but nothing serious. Controls are OK, a little bit intricate for the precision parkour needs to be performed well.
    In my opinion only worth for the story.
  22. MartinEzy225
    Apr 18, 2020
    6
    The camera is so **** Why does it snap so much. Just let me control it like AC Unity. This assassin's creed is the worst parkouring game in the series.
  23. Djamon
    Feb 24, 2020
    7
    Эта часть стала на порядок лучше предыдущей. Обзавелась адекватным сюжетом, харизматичными персонажами и красивыми городами. Но на этом всё и заканчивается. В остальном игра почти не изменилась , а местами даже стала проще. В итоге всех важных боссов , я брал в захват и бросал на пол. После чего запинывал до смерти. Момент казни семьи Аудиторе. Эцио неопытный малец, напяливший чужойЭта часть стала на порядок лучше предыдущей. Обзавелась адекватным сюжетом, харизматичными персонажами и красивыми городами. Но на этом всё и заканчивается. В остальном игра почти не изменилась , а местами даже стала проще. В итоге всех важных боссов , я брал в захват и бросал на пол. После чего запинывал до смерти. Момент казни семьи Аудиторе. Эцио неопытный малец, напяливший чужой костюм. Он должен убегать ведь на него спустили стражу , к тому же ЭЛИТНУЮ. Но я решив что не пальцем деланный , разворачиваюсь и убиваю всех голыми руками. Откуда-то он это всё уже умеет. И таких дыр очень много. А доведённое до бреда собирательство, самое ужасное наполнение мира что я видел. Собрал все перья, ожидал что мать очнётся от депресняка , взглянет на Эцио и начнёт уже говорить. А в итоге она просто всучила мне всратый плащ который мне доставляет только неприятности. ЧЕГО!? 7 баллов это ещё оценка с барского плеча. Я искренне не понимаю фанатов серии. Постановка игры на уровне дет. сада, она ужасно простая и контент в ней минимален. Но 7 баллов поставлю за неплохой сценарий и дизайн городов.… Expand
  24. ZateckyGus72
    Jan 30, 2020
    7
    This is a cool game, but it has its drawbacks, for example, disgusting parkour and spoiled dialogues before the death of the victim (in the first part they were much better). Of course, there are many more advantages, such as its own Villa, which can be equipped, the plot, the most beautiful Italy and a well-developed open world, but there are disadvantages and they, especially poorThis is a cool game, but it has its drawbacks, for example, disgusting parkour and spoiled dialogues before the death of the victim (in the first part they were much better). Of course, there are many more advantages, such as its own Villa, which can be equipped, the plot, the most beautiful Italy and a well-developed open world, but there are disadvantages and they, especially poor parkour, spoil some moments of the game. In General, I was very happy with the game, it is, of course, not a masterpiece, but still a great game about assassins, which drags you for a couple of dozen hours and you always want to return to it.… Expand
  25. JaydenPickens
    May 22, 2019
    7
    While the filth known as Assassin's Creed was an unplayable mess and a waste of time, the sequel is actually good. It fixes most of the problems from the first game, but not all of them. Also it adds some problems. Let me tell you, what I like about this game. I loved the story, graphics were nice, some missions were cool. That's it. What I hated? Most of missions are repetitive and theWhile the filth known as Assassin's Creed was an unplayable mess and a waste of time, the sequel is actually good. It fixes most of the problems from the first game, but not all of them. Also it adds some problems. Let me tell you, what I like about this game. I loved the story, graphics were nice, some missions were cool. That's it. What I hated? Most of missions are repetitive and the controls are awful. The controls ruin the experience and they could have done them better. So, what's the new problem here? Well, it's ubisoft and their servers. I had many problems playing this game. Disconnecting me many times... it does not make the game fun. If you bought the game, I recommend you getting a pirated copy, that won't get disconnected because of their s***y servers. Also, I heard that some people don't get these problems, so good for you. Still, the game was fun. A major improvement over the awful first part. Pickens approves!… Expand
  26. maturene
    Nov 26, 2018
    7
    Voy a intentar centrarme en Assassin's creed II como un juego independiente y no como si fuese la antigua ''joya'' de lo que era la saga en sus buenos tiempos. Definitivamente la saga de Ezio Auditore ha sido una de las más aclamadas por la comunidad en distintos campos, sobre todo por la propia Banda sonora, ya que de alguna manera consigue inculcarnos una ambientación histórica yVoy a intentar centrarme en Assassin's creed II como un juego independiente y no como si fuese la antigua ''joya'' de lo que era la saga en sus buenos tiempos. Definitivamente la saga de Ezio Auditore ha sido una de las más aclamadas por la comunidad en distintos campos, sobre todo por la propia Banda sonora, ya que de alguna manera consigue inculcarnos una ambientación histórica y fuertes sensaciones que te remiten a las emociones del propio personaje.
    Sin embargo, fuera de lo visual y lo musical, hay ocasiones en las que a nivel narrativo se ve un poco pobre y plano, es decir, son esas típicas partes en las que tienes que ir a tal lugar y matar a X persona, o bien ir a rescatar, o hablar con alguien, pero es que lo hace de forma tan repetitiva que no te cuestionas si realmente se hace de esa forma por alguna razón en específico, y esto provoca que no haya una dinámica dentro de lo que es la evolución de algunos arcos argumentales. Si es cierto que el juego tiene una buena escaleta progresiva a nivel general pero son este tipo de mecánicas repetitivas las que quitan ese potencial a una gran historia porque durante unas fases puedes estar en un momento de clímax en el que saben como manejar la situación y hacerla acorde con la dinámica del universo pero hay otras que simplemente tienes que ir hasta cuatro puntos distintos del mapa para hacer lo mismo.
    Si bien es cierto estamos hablando de un género mundo abierto, y saber adaptar a la perfeccion una historia de este calibre es realmente complicado, aunque recalco que no lo hace mal como tal ya que tienes sus misiones que nos hacen explorar los callejones de Florencia y los canales de la bella Venecia, nos contextualizan en su época histórica con sus acontecimientos y los habitantes de ese mundo. Sin embargo, después de todo lo anteriormente mencionado pienso que este tipo de misiones y mecánicas dentro de una narrativa se podrían adaptar de una forma mucho más práctica e interesante. Dentro de lo que cabe es un buen juego para su época, lo recomiendo.    … Expand
  27. Krzych
    Dec 30, 2016
    7
    Much more ambitious approach then original AC, but game just fails to execute the concepts. From what was supposed to be the great story you get a shadow of great story, quantity over quality and lack of consistency. Its still good and interesting, but there are some serious quality issues with all of this. Graphically thing is the same, cities are big and overall graphics looks quite niceMuch more ambitious approach then original AC, but game just fails to execute the concepts. From what was supposed to be the great story you get a shadow of great story, quantity over quality and lack of consistency. Its still good and interesting, but there are some serious quality issues with all of this. Graphically thing is the same, cities are big and overall graphics looks quite nice and atmospheric, but LOD is so horrible that you can see very low quality textures changing into proper ones in front of your face. In terms of character design, some characters are well made, and some, like Catarina or Cristna, look like made on a knee 30 minutes before game release. Combat - the same, mixed bag. Ambitious, but like it usually happens with this kind of endeavors, you get quantity over quality and half of the rushed and unpolished. Overall I liked the game and I will have big sentiment for it, but this is just such a mixed bag of great and poor things...… Expand
  28. fludziom
    Mar 14, 2016
    6
    I have mixed feelings about this. I had only played Black Flag and Unity before and thought it would good idea to play the entry many consider one the best of the series. I can’t say it was a disappointment but I regret wasting my time on it. My biggest problem are the controls and the quest design. Far too often I jumped not where I wanted or I thought I would jump. Too many quests wereI have mixed feelings about this. I had only played Black Flag and Unity before and thought it would good idea to play the entry many consider one the best of the series. I can’t say it was a disappointment but I regret wasting my time on it. My biggest problem are the controls and the quest design. Far too often I jumped not where I wanted or I thought I would jump. Too many quests were timed races/platforming or worse escort missions. Combine this with not-too-perfect controls and frustration or even a rage quit is guaranteed. Since most enemies can counter yours counter attacks as well as yours disarm attempts combat drags on forever. And there's way too much combat in this game mostly caused by overabundance of hypersensitive guards patrolling the streets. Stealth is almost not an option here. Most quests inevitably end up in combat. The very few missions with forced stealth are poorly done and irritating. The game is agonizingly long. Half way through I started praying for the game to end.… Expand
  29. Nuker
    Jul 1, 2015
    7
    - Good: Story, Concept, Parkour, Locations
    - Mixed: Gameplay
    - Bad: ---

    Better than Assassin Creed I but still lacking in gameplay department. Combat system is mediocre again and controls are pretty bad with M/K.
  30. Marco_AGJ
    May 22, 2015
    7
    This sequel is pretty good. Since most people liked to complain about the lack of variety in missions from the first one I'm reluctant to say it hasn't improved a lot. You have mostly assassinations, a few races and collectibles to find. What shines much more than its predecessor is the story, it flows much better, the narrative evolves more linearly, but in a cleaner pace. The controlsThis sequel is pretty good. Since most people liked to complain about the lack of variety in missions from the first one I'm reluctant to say it hasn't improved a lot. You have mostly assassinations, a few races and collectibles to find. What shines much more than its predecessor is the story, it flows much better, the narrative evolves more linearly, but in a cleaner pace. The controls are a mess but completely bindable, just go adjusting to whatever feels better and you should be fine.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#13 Best PC Game of 2010
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#10 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
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#18 Most Shared PC Game of 2010

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. 3DJuegos
    96
    Assassin’s Creed II is a gem, a truly masterpiece also on PC. Developing a new economic system, and bringing more attention to combats, notoriety and context-script, Ubisoft achieves an awesome and epic experience. This sequel is far better than the first one.
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  2. GameSpot
    80
    The PC version of last year's beautiful action adventure is lots of fun, but you'll have to overcome its online-only copy protection and high price point.
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  3. Meristation
    80
    Two years later, Assassin's Creed tries again to make real those promises from Ubisoft, and prove itself as a better game than it was. The truth is that, despite the Renaissance setting, the vivid locations and the historical landmarks, the new features added don't really improve the sequel: the same repetitive mechanics remain, as the flawed enemy AI, a rough combat system and moments of frustration coming from issues with the camera and the control response in the platform sections. Assassin's Creed II it's still a good game but far from the masterpiece Ubisoft has been promising.
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