Assassin's Creed II

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 2704 Ratings

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  1. omerpc1
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    This game is the beginning of the story of the legendary character Ezio Auditore da Firenze, who is burning with the fire of revenge. The best sentence to say is to play this game and make others around you play it too.
  2. Fallconex
    Sep 1, 2023
    8
    Playing this in 2023. Still one of the best adventure games in every aspect.
    Although it was a weird decision to try to implement stealth mechanics in a number of missions when there is no proper stealth mechanic at all. And that menu... ugh...!
  3. Ezio1459
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    艾吉奥·奥迪托雷·达·佛罗伦萨，传奇的刺客大师，伟大的刺客信条导师，他追随阿泰尔，超越了阿泰尔，虽然某种程度上只是阿泰尔和戴斯蒙之间的传话筒，或者说是先知和现代人之间的传话筒，但他已经足够伟大。
  4. PenetratorGod
    Aug 29, 2023
    8
    First game in the legendary trilogy. Game is a bit dated nowadays, but it's still good enough to play for the story alone.
  5. apokalipto
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  6. turgaysenturk
    Aug 12, 2023
    9
    Assassin's Creed 2 stands out as truly remarkable. It boasts the finest character in the entire series, an outstanding story, excellent gameplay, captivating world design, and unparalleled music.
  7. haecooba
    Aug 11, 2023
    8
    "Great and unique game. Various unique cities with their special atmospheres, Feels more alive and more polished than the previous game, Better combat, Better gameplay and overall very good game. However, I disliked its religious ideals, It feels like they are promoting Atheism. While they should promote that not because a religious leader like the Pope is corrupt that the religion itself"Great and unique game. Various unique cities with their special atmospheres, Feels more alive and more polished than the previous game, Better combat, Better gameplay and overall very good game. However, I disliked its religious ideals, It feels like they are promoting Atheism. While they should promote that not because a religious leader like the Pope is corrupt that the religion itself is corrupt."

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  8. Geralt123
    Aug 1, 2023
    8
    This game is a vast improvement over the bug-ridden AC1. They improved virtually EVERYTHING.

    The story is the best of all AC games (except maybe Black Flag). It is really good.

    Graphics still look beautiful in 2023.

    Running across the rooftops of the beautiful cities and then jumping 50 m into the water is just awesome.

    This and Black Flag are the best installments of the whole series!
  9. Ciocolici
    Jul 31, 2023
    10
    Assassin's Creed II marks the beginning of a more complex and intricate universe within the Assassin's Creed series.

    The game is undeniably amazing, showcasing substantial improvements over its predecessor, surpassing the first installment in many ways. However, if I were to choose between the two, I'd lean towards the first game's setting with the gameplay enhancements of Assassin's    Assassin's Creed II marks the beginning of a more complex and intricate universe within the Assassin's Creed series.

    The game is undeniably amazing, showcasing substantial improvements over its predecessor, surpassing the first installment in many ways. However, if I were to choose between the two, I'd lean towards the first game's setting with the gameplay enhancements of Assassin's Creed II. The initial title allowed me to truly embody an assassin, representing the assassin brotherhood, while the sequel follows a frustrated yet awe-inspiring Italian protagonist on a quest for vengeance, trying to find his place in an era where assassins are not as prominent as they were during the crusade era in the first game.

    What I absolutely adored in Assassin's Creed II is the gameplay. While it boasts an abundance of optional chests that beckon completionists like myself, it is an enjoyable experience to traverse the beautifully crafted open-world environment. The parkour mechanics have been significantly refined, making climbing and maneuvering more fluid, faster, and complex than in the first game. I've never felt such an exhilarating sense of freedom and agility while exploring in any other game released before this one.

    While the story of Assassin's Creed II may not offer precisely what the first game did, it is captivating in its own right. Featuring a formidable and compelling antagonist, the narrative leaves a strong impact. Furthermore, the game not only advances Desmond's overarching story but also marks the inception of Ezio's journey, who has become one of the most beloved characters in the gaming history.

    In conclusion, Assassin's Creed II elevates the series to new heights, introducing a more intricate and engaging world. Assassin's Creed II is an absolute must-play for fans of the franchise, as it exemplifies the franchise's evolution and sets the stage for the enthralling adventures that follow.    … Expand
  10. Nick7000
    May 21, 2023
    10
    Шедевральная и самая потрясающая часть серии! навсегда в моем сердечке.
  11. kolarz3
    May 19, 2023
    9
    Very nice game. It was one of a first AC series game. I liked design of old Italian cities and fact that it was possible to manage own city with our uncle
  12. Magical_Viktor
    Apr 30, 2023
    8
    Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»
  13. Hyperfailure
    Apr 29, 2023
    8
    The best of the "Assassin" games in the Assassin's Creed series. Good for its time.
  14. Naked_Snakee
    Apr 7, 2023
    8
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.
  15. Fatihinhho
    Apr 1, 2023
    8
    Assassin's Creed 2 is a nice game with its story, concept and atmosphere, apart from that, all the maps in the game are perfect, but the controls of the game are very difficult and the battles are simple.
  16. imalynxcat
    Apr 1, 2023
    10
    The best ac game. Story and characters are amazing. The game that makes assassin's creed a great brand. 100/95
  17. Ocmah_
    Mar 30, 2023
    9
    Graphics 9
    Gameplay 8
    Controls 7
    Sounds 10
    Story 9
    Main Character 10
    Side Characters 9
    Quests 7
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    Overall 9
  18. The_D4RknesS
    Jun 29, 2022
    9
    an incredible evolution if you stop to look at the first game of 2007 but brotherhood is an even more superior improvement compared to this one
  19. threeoftendie
    Feb 5, 2023
    9
    Это одна из первых игр моего детства. И, несмотря на возраст и недостатки, о которых я сейчас узнаю от других, она не кажется мне плохой
  20. guihooded
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    provavelmente meu jogo favorito da franquia. se pudesse escolher apenas um jogo para jogar pelo resto da vida, com certeza seria uma das opções.
  21. MDXV
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
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  22. JPKarma
    Jan 9, 2023
    8
    O salto de evolução entre assassin's creed 1 e são é sobre um gigantesco abismo. Finalmente temos um bom sistema de escalada, apesar de ele ser pouco polido às vezes, e temls um combate interessante, apesar de também ter suas limitações. No geral, o stelth existe para evitar um combate pouco inventivo onde você pode optar por um counter hitkill com as hiden blades, esquivar e torcer paraO salto de evolução entre assassin's creed 1 e são é sobre um gigantesco abismo. Finalmente temos um bom sistema de escalada, apesar de ele ser pouco polido às vezes, e temls um combate interessante, apesar de também ter suas limitações. No geral, o stelth existe para evitar um combate pouco inventivo onde você pode optar por um counter hitkill com as hiden blades, esquivar e torcer para acertar o hitkill ou pode passar 10 minutos batendo contra a arma do inimigo. Não tenho nostalgia com este jogo, então reconheço suas qualidades e evoluções, mas também suas limitações.
    Não há muito o que fazer no mundo aberto, o combate fica cansativo e o stelth pouco se faz importante, usado em missões bem repetirivas. 90% das vezes matar um inimigo na beira de um telhado fará ele cair, e 60% das vezes você cai junto se atacar correndo. Não é um grande problemão, mas me chateia bastante, principalmente porque geralmente você ataca correndo.

    Um detalhe que é bom e ruim: se atacar com a hiden blade e entrar em alerta, com sorte você consiga matar até 6-7 inimigos antes fo modo combate desabilitar a kill das blades. É algo que parece errado, mas pelo menos te salva de enfrentar 10 inimigos em um combate repetitivo sempre.

    No mais, história é muito boa, com personagens interessantes, em especial Ezio, mas sinto que falta um pouquinho de polimento em algumas mecânicas.    … Expand
  23. Juseph
    Jan 7, 2023
    8
    This game is really fun, the combat, and parkour is really outdated, but the origin story of ezio is what makes this one of the best ac games.
  24. hileger
    Jan 6, 2023
    8
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  25. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
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  26. AgentLvi
    Dec 27, 2022
    8
    Great game. The story is decent. The scoring is great, visual is really amazing, the voice & sound is also amazing
  27. Gusta27
    Dec 22, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best Game in the AC saga, incredible combat, very serious story but with a very charismatic character, Ezio Auditore da Firenze is one of the best characters in the games and by far the best of Assassin's Creed, transforms history and geopolitics in a very fun making historical people appear in the game, such as Machiavelli, Leonardo Da Vinci and even the 214th Pope of the Catholic Church, Venice as one of the best settings in the saga, fails a little in parkour and stealth, but improves much of the first game.… Expand
  28. ThePercival
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The greatest AC game of all time, and remains so till date!
    Why you may ask ? Good question.
    Assassin's Creed 2 offers an incredible story, following the life of Ezio Giovanni Auditore Da Firenze, a Young nobleman playboy, that becomes a well honed assassin following his Family's unfair execution, the story shows the incredible development of Ezio, and change of his motives, persona and goals to something much more bigger and impactful, on his journey he meets up with many people that guide him or change his view on how the world works and how the system is being tampered so easily by evil shadowy hands, this story, disregarding its simplicity, remains one of the greatest stories in any game, I dare say.
    The gameplay, while dated, remains complicated, hard to master, and needs more attention and wisdom than just spamming some buttons, making the game quite unresponsive at times, but much more immersive.
    The graphics are decent, not something that will blow you off, but quite colourful and fitting each atmosphere, since each city has its own ambience, Monteriggioni is all dark and gloomy, Venice is all colourful and alive, Firenze is all saddened and grey, and Forli is all dark and dirty, giving each map, city and location a unique feel to it.
    The music is nothing to ignore as well, since the "Ezio's family" Soundtrack became the trademark of the entire franchise, the music varies a lot to suit each city as well, pushing the entire uniqueness of each map towards the extreme.
    In summary, if you like great story-telling, amazing music, immersive gameplay and exquisite graphics, AC 2 is right there for you, and from me, it's a solid 9.5/10. (Since Metacritic doesn't allow commas, I gave it a 10, anything that surpasses the left side of the decimal value goes straight to the next one, ex: 8.5-> 9)    … Expand
  29. ylnylmn
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    I played 25 hours. I'm about 98% done. I did everything possible, only the feathers remained. I was able to collect 58 of them. I wish there was something to show feathers on the map. Definitely better than the first game overall. To compare with the first game;

    Good sides; 1_) A larger world design. Various tasks to do. Historical places to visit. Special missions that we can    I played 25 hours. I'm about 98% done. I did everything possible, only the feathers remained. I was able to collect 58 of them. I wish there was something to show feathers on the map. Definitely better than the first game overall. To compare with the first game;

    Good sides;
    1_) A larger world design. Various tasks to do. Historical places to visit. Special missions that we can platform. A fortress of our own that we can develop.
    2_) Nice story and dialogues. The mystery story pieces we can find are codexes. The secrets and puzzles we're trying to solve. 2 beautiful DLCs.
    3_) Money system. Weapons, armors, etc. that we can buy.
    4_) Art design, atmosphere, music better.
    5_) We can exit the game more easily :)
    6_) Subtitled hell yeah!

    Bad sides;
    1_) conTROLS!!! still very bad especially if you play with keyboard+mouse. The reason I gave the game an 8 is just because the controls are bad. I wish I could see a better job from the first game.
    2_) Non-fluent platforming. It feels really bad, especially in Venice.    … Expand
  30. Soullex
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    Yıllar sonra bakıldığında çok eski gözüksede. Zamanında gerçekten iyi bir oynanış ve hikayeyi bir araya getirmiş yapım, artık tarihin tozlu sayfalarında.
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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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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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