Assassin's Creed II

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  1. Kcon
    Mar 17, 2019
    9
    The classic game, this is the one that really established the genre, it's such an experience. Please do yourself and get this game on sale and try it, sometimes Ubisoft even gives it away, though I will recommend steam as its a bit easier to play with a steam controller than the native controller support.
  2. kane148
    Jan 16, 2013
    9
    I have to start off by saying that I never had any trouble with stability or DRM, so I'm not taking off points for that. Assassin's Creed II, as a game, is simply amazing. This game has exactly what you want in a sequel: continued solid story, improved game mechanics, improved graphics, and more content. AC II continues Desmond's story from the first game, while introducing a new andI have to start off by saying that I never had any trouble with stability or DRM, so I'm not taking off points for that. Assassin's Creed II, as a game, is simply amazing. This game has exactly what you want in a sequel: continued solid story, improved game mechanics, improved graphics, and more content. AC II continues Desmond's story from the first game, while introducing a new and likable protagonist, Ezio. The new settling of Renaissance Italy is both fresh and exciting, while preserving and improving on the extensive open world gameplay of its predecessor. It also introduces more sophisticated characters which you actually begin to care about, unlike the dull characters of the first game. Gameplay-wise, AC II skillfully introduces enough new mechanics and improvements to keep it fresh, while not feeling too different: you have a greater variety of weapons, including (thankfully!) long-range weapons; you can now use money to buy weapons and armor on your own schedule, instead of waiting around for mission rewards; you can hire mercenaries, thieves, and prostitutes to assist you in your missions; and plenty of other interesting things. While AC II isn't perfect, I think that it is a shining example of what a good sequel should be.… Expand
  3. romanooos
    Oct 6, 2012
    9
    This game is very cool. Awsome graphics, very good story ( although you won't understand many things if you didn't play the first one), nice and stealthly gameplay and many missions. It is very good
  4. malediction
    Nov 28, 2012
    9
    The only disappointing part of the game is the beginning and the parts when you have to go back to present time. I understand that they had to explain to us what is going on, but still i couldn't wait to just get over with it. Soooo painful. Other than that I really recommend this game.
  5. vangomaextreme
    Jan 24, 2014
    9
    Quite simply put this is an amazing game and certainly more interesting than the first instalment of the series which in itself was pretty incredible. The world is literally HUGE and there is a bare minimum of 45-50 hours of gameplay. I have played it twice now and it works out slightly differently each time so there is definite replay value here. There is an enormous amount to do andQuite simply put this is an amazing game and certainly more interesting than the first instalment of the series which in itself was pretty incredible. The world is literally HUGE and there is a bare minimum of 45-50 hours of gameplay. I have played it twice now and it works out slightly differently each time so there is definite replay value here. There is an enormous amount to do and if you do everything in each city you could probably push your experience out to 60 or 70 hours. What I really enjoyed in this game was the wealth of historical data you can access about Renaissance Italy - so you not only have a fantastic gaming experience but also learn a great deal about the environment in which you play. The only downside to this game is some of the controls especially when doing the puzzle/treasure hunts. Getting Ezio to jump the right way can sometimes be an exercise in frustration and as a result can cause you to take a hell of a long time to complete the mission - however once you do the sense of satisfaction is significant as you feel you have cracked a really difficult problem. Therefore as frustrating as they may be I would not take the easy route and skip them even though if you become desperate you can do so as they don't really affect the storyline.

    In short they really pulled out all the stops on this one and if it wasn't for some of the frustrating controls in the puzzle/treasure hunts I would give it a 10. Pick it up you won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  6. FruitCakeHD
    Mar 28, 2014
    9
    While the first Assassin's Creed was a great game, it's successor, Assassin's Creed 2 proves to be a even better title to it's own franchise.

    Assassin's Creed 2 serves as the direct sequel to the first game, continuing the storyline of Altair but mostly of his descendant, Ezio Auditore. The story takes place during the Renaissance period of Italy, which feels refreshing away from the    While the first Assassin's Creed was a great game, it's successor, Assassin's Creed 2 proves to be a even better title to it's own franchise.

    Assassin's Creed 2 serves as the direct sequel to the first game, continuing the storyline of Altair but mostly of his descendant, Ezio Auditore.

    The story takes place during the Renaissance period of Italy, which feels refreshing away from the Holy Land, where sand dunes and plain terrain is the environment most of the time.

    Note that Assassin's Creed 2 varies a slight bit from AC1, with a few better improvements, as well as bringing back some of the issues that i had problem with.

    Pros (8):

    (Primary) + Significant general improvements over AC1.

    + Graphical changes were significant, the game looks much more detailed, lifelike and just more vibrant overall.
    + Even detailed character modelling returns.
    + Repetitive missions are gone! All primary missions, if not most, will always be different. Long gone are the days where doing the same reptitive task leads to the completion of the mission.
    + Storyline is even longer and better. Game no longer ends randomly on a cliffhanger, like some sort of lousy movie film.
    + At least 30ish hours of gameplay. Considered a long duration for a singleplayer story-mode game.
    + No game stability issues, did not crash time during the whole of 28 hours of in-game session.
    + More checkpoints, leading to lesser frustration when dying, crashing, etc.
    + Side missions now serves a function, such as obtaining a cape for collecting a certain amount of feathers.

    Cons (2):

    - Artificial Intelligence coding STILL feels choppy, but is improved, enemies to retaliate more often and are more aware of their surroundings.
    -Game mechanic seems worse than before. Scaling walls and performing parkours in general, feels choppier and rough.

    I highly recommend playing the first game and follow the series on a chronological order. And if you loved the first AC game, you would definitely love this one. Collapse    … Expand
  7. Basem101
    Jul 12, 2013
    9
    Assassin's creed 1 suffered from repetitive gameplay and a bit weak story but this one improved in every way the graphics are amazing and the cities are full of life the story as well is so amazing and will keep you interested till the end the gameplay here is amazing with tons of weapons to choose and you'll end up buying new weapons just to see its finishing moves in the end anAssassin's creed 1 suffered from repetitive gameplay and a bit weak story but this one improved in every way the graphics are amazing and the cities are full of life the story as well is so amazing and will keep you interested till the end the gameplay here is amazing with tons of weapons to choose and you'll end up buying new weapons just to see its finishing moves in the end an excellent improvement on the first part and definitely one of the best game made by ubisoft… Expand
  8. voiders
    Apr 26, 2013
    9
    That game is an upgrade from the first. Now you can swim, The fights are more complex and fluid.
    Ezio is so much charismatic, the ambient of Italian Renaissance are SO amazing.
  9. Osmium
    Jul 29, 2013
    9
    In my opinion, AC 2 is one of the best games ever made for PC. It is one of the very few games that combine a great setting and atmosphere (with excellent graphics and sound, especially the voice acting) and a compelling story (which kept me playing through the whole night) on the one hand with really well-done gameplay mechanics on the other hand. It is a fun and very entertaining actionIn my opinion, AC 2 is one of the best games ever made for PC. It is one of the very few games that combine a great setting and atmosphere (with excellent graphics and sound, especially the voice acting) and a compelling story (which kept me playing through the whole night) on the one hand with really well-done gameplay mechanics on the other hand. It is a fun and very entertaining action game with at least 20 hours of gameplay through the fantastic storyline. The controls and interface could have been improved for the PC port, and I also had some technical issues like crashes and sound bugs. Also, I hate checkpoint save systems. But still, a great game, anyone who enjoys action games with good storyline, should have a serious look at this game.… Expand
  10. AAKN
    Oct 13, 2013
    9
    Game Play[10]
    Controls[10]
    Contactable/Easter Eggs[10]
    Innovation[8]
    Graphics[10]
    Sounds[10]
    replay Value[7]
    Gaming Satisfaction[10]
    Price/Playtime[10]
    Technical Issues[10]
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    Over All[9.5]
  11. ATTin
    Nov 12, 2020
    9
    Story: 8, Gameplay: 9, Graphics: 9. They said this was one of the best game Ubisoft have ever made, and it's true, this game is fantastic. For a 2009, it's still looks damn good 10 years later, the city, the character model,.. are all so beautiful. The gameplay is peak Assassin's Creed, and that's a good thing, the stealth action, the counter-based combat, the parkour,.. is what made thisStory: 8, Gameplay: 9, Graphics: 9. They said this was one of the best game Ubisoft have ever made, and it's true, this game is fantastic. For a 2009, it's still looks damn good 10 years later, the city, the character model,.. are all so beautiful. The gameplay is peak Assassin's Creed, and that's a good thing, the stealth action, the counter-based combat, the parkour,.. is what made this franchise amazing, and it's has been done so good in this game. The story start off strong, but it's kinda lost the excitement when it come close to the end but it's still an interesting story overall… Expand
  12. crimsondoor
    Jul 19, 2016
    9
    Let me put the DRM aside and review the game since I pirated it (thanks to Ubisoft and its great DRM). As a history freak this is one of my favourite triple A action adventure games in recent years. One of the most unforgettable settings in a video game - Renaissance, Da Vinci, the Church, Florence, Venice... Music is also made by my favourite composer Jesper Kyd who contributed a lot toLet me put the DRM aside and review the game since I pirated it (thanks to Ubisoft and its great DRM). As a history freak this is one of my favourite triple A action adventure games in recent years. One of the most unforgettable settings in a video game - Renaissance, Da Vinci, the Church, Florence, Venice... Music is also made by my favourite composer Jesper Kyd who contributed a lot to the AC series.

    The whole game is designed for the console though so the control scheme on KB/M is pure **** (unless you want to kill your left pinky), couldn't play it without a controller, though I prefer playing action games with a controller so I was OK with it. Graphics is optimised for the console so if you don't have a 16:9 monitor you get a letterbox on the screen...Well, what did I expect from Ubisoft?

    If you are going to play just one AC game, this is it. But you don't have to go through the collectibles since they are pointless time wasters. Just go through the story and you're done with the game. I really don't like the collectibles for achievements trend, to be honest.    … Expand
  13. noeltoh98
    Apr 19, 2014
    9
    The best AC game out there. If you liked any of the AC games after or before this, you will like AC2, I sure it.

    Unlike a lot of other people, I did not encounter any DRM problems, so I was lucky I guess. The game itself is fun, and not as repetitive as the first one, and the duration spent climbing and running to your mission is less compared to the first game and subsequent games like    The best AC game out there. If you liked any of the AC games after or before this, you will like AC2, I sure it.

    Unlike a lot of other people, I did not encounter any DRM problems, so I was lucky I guess. The game itself is fun, and not as repetitive as the first one, and the duration spent climbing and running to your mission is less compared to the first game and subsequent games like AC3 and ACIV.

    Therefore, this is the best AC game I've ever played. It still remains one of the best games I have ever played, and I've played quite a few.    … Expand
  14. Imarullo349
    Jun 22, 2014
    9
    Say goodbye to the Middle East and say hello to Italy. There were major improvements in this game. If you loved the first game (Assassin's Creed 1) you are going to love this one. Everything that you had in Assassin's Creed 1 is still here, just improved and a lot better.Running, climbing and the assassinations. This sequel fixes most of the flaws from Assassin's Creed 1. Bigger cities,Say goodbye to the Middle East and say hello to Italy. There were major improvements in this game. If you loved the first game (Assassin's Creed 1) you are going to love this one. Everything that you had in Assassin's Creed 1 is still here, just improved and a lot better.Running, climbing and the assassinations. This sequel fixes most of the flaws from Assassin's Creed 1. Bigger cities, better visuals and a better protagonist. Assassin's Creed 2 is better than the original. Just like the end of Assassin's Creed 1 was shocking, Assassin's Creed 2 is even more shocking. The setting takes place in the 15th Century Renaissance Italy. Throughout the whole game, you play as Ezio Auditore da Firenze. Your family are bankers and you soon find out to keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Ezio is an assassin and you watch him age throughout the game and perfect his skills in every way. The story is much clearer. You get to use the Animus 2.0 to help you identify people, documents, locations and etc... This a free roam word. So you get to kill guards, pickpocket and hire mercenaries, courtesans and thief's. Ubisoft also added a day and night cycle, economic system to buy armor, weapons, paintings, maps, etc...There are definitely more combat moves than just strike and counter and definitely a lot more weapons and customization. The characters in the game make you express your emotions whether you feel overjoyed about a character, want to knife the character in the face, or tear a little. The story was not as repetitive as the first one. The story is very intriguing. I would give this game a rating of 92 out of 100.… Expand
  15. Artoorzyn
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    Pod każdym względem fantastyczna. Postacie, fabuła, grywalność... Nie można się nudzić podczas grania. Minusy? Ezio czasem nie reaguje na komendy, a niektóre misje to czyste zło.
  16. rsaadi28
    Feb 24, 2015
    9
    Segundo jogo da serie que marcar a evolução da historia, contando a historia de Ezio. Jogo que abre o inicio de uma consagrada serie, embora seja o segundo jogo da serie, o mesmo "inaugurou" a mecânica do jogo que por sua vez ainda é usada até hoje nos jogos da franquia atuais, claro que por ser o pioneiro com variedades de armas, aprimoramento de armaduras e etc. O jogo serviu com umSegundo jogo da serie que marcar a evolução da historia, contando a historia de Ezio. Jogo que abre o inicio de uma consagrada serie, embora seja o segundo jogo da serie, o mesmo "inaugurou" a mecânica do jogo que por sua vez ainda é usada até hoje nos jogos da franquia atuais, claro que por ser o pioneiro com variedades de armas, aprimoramento de armaduras e etc. O jogo serviu com um laboratório para o novo tipo de jogabilidade, que deu muito certo, que não é atoa que ainda lançam jogos com a mesma mecânica, claro com novos recursos.… Expand
  17. thebomb
    Mar 19, 2015
    9
    Assassin's Creed II is a must have for every gamer who enjoys open world games. It's a huge improvement over the first part and the combat system feels brilliant, despite being less of a challenge than AC I. The game is very rewarding in each aspect and each mission seems unique in its own way. Story-wise, AC II will keep your attention up through the (roughly) 20-30 hours of game-play.Assassin's Creed II is a must have for every gamer who enjoys open world games. It's a huge improvement over the first part and the combat system feels brilliant, despite being less of a challenge than AC I. The game is very rewarding in each aspect and each mission seems unique in its own way. Story-wise, AC II will keep your attention up through the (roughly) 20-30 hours of game-play. You'll find it both exciting and also witty in many ways(I myself had to laugh a lot at some of the references used in the game), mostly due to the awesome protagonist: Ezio Auditore da Firenze. Fantastic voice acting!

    The graphics are stunning, making the scenery of Italy absolutely enjoyable to watch. Unlike the first part, Assassin's Creed II makes the best of the franchises potential, leaving just enough space for better things to come. A true masterpiece.    … Expand
  18. bskierys
    Jun 16, 2018
    9
    A perfect sequel. Everything is better than the in first game. Mechanics are polished, missions are interesting and varied. The main music theme from the game will always be the series theme. Cons: Ezio is not always doing what we want him to do which can be frustrating. Because of simplified fight mechanics, the game is sometimes to easy.
  19. Marickk
    Jan 25, 2016
    9
    It really is a big difference between the first Assassin's Creed title and the second. Surpsins in a pleasant way because I did not think can be added so many new things in the story, especially during play and significantly increased.
  20. danstew
    Feb 17, 2016
    9
    I almost missed out on this. =) I was always intrigued by the look of AC, Ezio and Altair. On a whim, I bought this for like 8 bucks while it was on sale. And at first, I hated it because I tried to play it with kbm.
    At least for me, that didn't work AT ALL, I lost even on the very first, easy race. I then got myself a decent Xbox-controller for PC, and things changed (make sure it's a    I almost missed out on this. =) I was always intrigued by the look of AC, Ezio and Altair. On a whim, I bought this for like 8 bucks while it was on sale. And at first, I hated it because I tried to play it with kbm.
    At least for me, that didn't work AT ALL, I lost even on the very first, easy race. I then got myself a decent Xbox-controller for PC, and things changed (make sure it's a rather precise one...I tried a very cheap one which simply didn't work for some of the more complicated jumps).
    What a game, what a story, what a main character...

    The game has aged well...sure, you can tell it's from 2010, but Florence still looks really nice, very colorful and atmospheric.
    Ezio is a very likeable guy, and I quickly was caught up by the story. The moment when he first gets the costume and puts it on is very cool...and iconic. So is the beginning, where you witness Ezios birth, and considering you can follow his story until his death...well, I really think he is one of the coolest characters ever.

    The game surely has its flaws... the controls still are sometimes wonky, where you do a race or a more complicated maneuver and fail because the character does something else, something you didn't intend to, like doing a backwards flip from a wall when you tried something else.

    Still, the story and the game mechanics are very cool. It's fun to see Ezio turn from an easy-going teenager to a great assassin, fun to rebuild his base, which lets you earn a lot of money, enabling you to unlock upgrades. Once you do, things get a bit easier, as you can carry more ammo and have more health.
    The missions and assassinations are nicely embedded in the story, up until the very end. Yes, you WILL have some frustrating moments... stuff like the race against La Volpe (the controls will make that tricky), or assassinating the merchant on the ship. Yes, it will feel unfair, you might rage a bit.
    however, even with those flaws (which Ubisoft in some cases fixed in later games... parcour in Unity for example is much smoother and more controlled, with less mishaps happening), this is almost an iconic game about a great character, with a lot of atmosphere and good-looking graphics.
    It's a bit dated, but if you want to try out the franchise and see why it was and still is so popular (even though some later entries IMO don't live up to the original games), try out this, and if you like it, continue Ezios story in Brotherhood and Revelations.
    Stay patient with the controls, and you WILL succeed. Finishing the optional special jumping-riddles (which will unlock a very special set of armour at your base, which is almost imba) took a lot of attempts on some parts, but felt ultimately satisfying.
    This is an improvement over the original AC, and it is the beginning of possibly the coolest and most iconic of the assassins. I still like this Ezio-trilogy (2, BH, Revelations), III and Unity much more than BF, Rogue, or the rather dull and disappointing Syndicate. Check it out, its easy to find for just a few bucks usually!    … Expand
  21. sevifc
    Feb 26, 2016
    9
    Uno de los mejores de la saga. Basada en la época del renacimiento, cambia por completo la jugabilidad un poco monótona del primer juego. Se añaden muchas cosas que serán la base o pilares fundamentales de los siguientes.
  22. Jaehaerys61
    Dec 31, 2016
    9
    Bonjour, même si je ne faits commencer le jeux. Je le trouves pas mal du tout mais faut maitriser quand
    même avec une manette mais çà vas venir.

    Bientôt grimper aux murs, courir sur les toits, faire le saut de la foie sera sans doute d'une facilité....
  23. Demon2017
    Jun 18, 2022
    9
    Потрясающая игра, с которой многие начали знакомство с серий. Очень жаль, что Юбисофт всё скатили в днище, но хуже игра от этого не становится.
  24. Diegochocho
    Jul 3, 2018
    9
    Mejoro mucho a comparación del 1, tanto en el apartado de la historia como la jugabilidad y las misiones mas variadas, y unos paisajes mas hermosos. En este juego nace la leyenda de Ezio Auditore.
  25. dlcatalin
    Jul 12, 2020
    9
    Just finished it in 2020 lol. I found it very fun, interesting, occasionally boring. I loved walking and admiring the architecture of the Italian towns and buildings.
  26. CoKronakan
    Feb 12, 2018
    9
    It was the same Assassin's Creed game as the original. But did everything better, from the perspective of game-play. Also it brought the story of the assassin's to a place and time where it could really shine.
  27. Pakon
    Jun 16, 2018
    9
    An amazing action game and a great improvement over its predecessor. The story is spectacular continuing the Assassin's Creed storyline. The graphics look great and the gameplay is amazing.
  28. Papastragalis
    Jul 24, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you haven't played Assassin's Creed II yet I have to warn you that this review has some spoilers about the story of this masterpiece. In this game you control the Italian Assassin Ezio Auditore. One day your family is executed in front of your eyes and you are going to get revenge. In this game you travel at many citys of Italy of the 15th century. It's my favourite game of all time because of the great story. The missions were always fun to do. The only thing I didn't really like at this game was that the fighting controls aren't very good but it is not a very big problem because the game is based on stealth. The freerunning feels awesome. The PC port is ok. I have found some bugs but they are small things and they 're not a big deal. I give this masterpiece a 9/10 and I recommend it to everyone who hasn't played yet. If you haven't tried it create a steam account and play it now.… Expand
  29. Eburon
    Aug 23, 2018
    9
    My favourite AC game anno 2018. I only wished they would do a remaster on the PC. The game looks dated with the amount of pop-in going on.
  30. greenbey
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    S-
    Shows great improvement to its predecessor. Game-play is good , story evolves in a good way.
    Ezio Auditore is arguably the best game character of this century and his character development is on point. Story keeps getting interesting with historical characters.
    A must play game for sure and a classic.
  31. Hayter
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    Неплохая игра, после школы с друзьями поиграть было довольно весело.
    -1 балл за однообразный геймплей
  32. MatikTheSeventh
    Oct 11, 2020
    9
    The sequel improves every aspect of the game, Ezio is an amazing protagonist, and the story is long, great, and not at all tedious.
  33. XBliss
    Sep 30, 2019
    9
    Great game, incredible progress compared to first assassin's creed game. + A variety of missions, + a good story, + interesting characters, + beautiful locations, - a bad port from PS and DRM.
  34. Tilt1k
    Feb 6, 2019
    9
    Biggest jump in the series is right between the first and second title. It introduces us to charismatic Ezio de Auditore loved by so many fans. Pretty long and great game, giving it 9/10 because Brotherhood with its story was more memorable for me.
  35. Zeratex
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    Im surprised about the user score, this game definitely deserves a much higher score, it has interesting world and one of the most amazing era in human history to learn about, the music is so amazing and the story is well written.
    The combat has some issues but it covers the assassin style well.

    The best AE game for sure.

    9/10
  36. rezo_21
    May 30, 2022
    9
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 88 IIIIIIIIII====================
  37. Cz3rw0ny
    Feb 9, 2021
    9
    It built up so much on original AC1; adding improved mechanics and great plot while keeping the best elements from the source.
  38. Montezza
    Apr 9, 2019
    9
    A masterpiece. Everything what first game did well, Assassin's Creed II does better. Very immersive gameplay, with great story and soundtrack. It's very tough to get bored while playing this gem. And Ezio Auditore, one of the most famous characters in video games history. Totally must play.
  39. Genek13
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    My favorite hero was introduced in this sequel - Ezio :) Watching him become one of the members of Creed was enjoyable :)
    Great sequel to a good first one :)
  40. r03vg
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    Самое настоящее приключение в духе Uncharted, только с открытыми миром. Великолепно!
  41. ORHUN
    Aug 4, 2021
    9
    Serinin asıl oyunu olması gerekn assassins oyunu asssassins denince akla gelen oyun gününmüz açısından oynanılabilecek bir oyun arayüz oynanış hikaye harika karakterlerin kullanılması muhteşem ezioyu sevmesemde ezioyu güzel kullanan bir oyun günümüzde oynanma açısından 9 ama remastered ı çıksa kesinlikle 10 verilecek bir oyun.
  42. erdogfu96
    Feb 8, 2020
    9
    It was starting the game for the most loved character in the AC series.
    Graphics: 10/10(For that year)
    Sounds: 8/10
    Story:9/10
    Fun:9/10
  43. Goiti_2002
    Feb 7, 2021
    9
    La historia la disfrute muchísimo. Es un juego icónico. Es un juego que es mitiquisimo y tanto las misiones como los juegos son como lo que te esperas. Esta muy bien todo.
  44. GraysonUA
    Mar 31, 2020
    9
    Ну саме ця гра дала серії її "велич". Значно дороблений геймплей, дуже красиві Італійські міста. Ну а сюжет - на той час був для мене кращим за будь-який фільм, відірватись від цієї гри було неможливо.
  45. zzz_DeV1L_zzz
    Jun 13, 2020
    9
    The best part of the whole series. These are fond memories of the history of Ezio, his revenge, and of course Leonardo da Vinci. 9 points.
  46. WhiteMobster
    Sep 27, 2022
    9
    Jogo incrível, protagonista daora, historia boa, porém controles bem datados.
  47. Lord_Dagoth
    Jul 14, 2020
    9
    Pros:
    * Facial animations
    * Kill moves * Large world * Being a part of history * Fantastic revenge story + character arc * * Fantastic protagonist * * Weight to the story (and easy to get into) * Lots of content * Climbing / free-running * Pace Cons: * Some of “The Truth” puzzles are way too hard * * Extra DLC chapters are a bit of a grind * Codex pages / sync points are a    Pros:
    * Facial animations
    * Kill moves
    * Large world
    * Being a part of history
    * Fantastic revenge story + character arc *
    * Fantastic protagonist *
    * Weight to the story (and easy to get into)
    * Lots of content
    * Climbing / free-running
    * Pace

    Cons:
    * Some of “The Truth” puzzles are way too hard *
    * Extra DLC chapters are a bit of a grind
    * Codex pages / sync points are a bit of a grind
    * All the Desmond stuff just feels kind of pointless

    Rating:
    * Story ********** 10/10
    * Gameplay ******** 8/10
    * Atmosphere ******** 8/10
    * Overall ********* 9/10
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    * Story (characters, narrative, depth, role playing)
    * Gameplay (mechanics, customization, level design)
    * Atmosphere (graphics, environment, pace, nostalgia)    … Expand
  48. Spajry
    Aug 9, 2020
    9
    One of the best game in its genre, but on the PC its not the best, its ported from consoles so the movement is not really good and after 10 yrs I experienced few bugs that i bugged under the map but I recommend playing it
  49. MrPajamas
    May 11, 2021
    9
    Assassin's Creed II is not only a sequel that takes the series to a completely different level, but also the best part of the series ever (in my opinion). Serious Altair was replaced here by the charismatic young man Ezio Auditore AKA, the best assassin of all time. Although we play for him here, Ubisoft does not forget the storyline of the presence in the form of Anim, which we climb toAssassin's Creed II is not only a sequel that takes the series to a completely different level, but also the best part of the series ever (in my opinion). Serious Altair was replaced here by the charismatic young man Ezio Auditore AKA, the best assassin of all time. Although we play for him here, Ubisoft does not forget the storyline of the presence in the form of Anim, which we climb to get into the world of that time. Again, we can look forward to Desmond, because the passages with him are much, but much more lively. But back to the Assassins. In the first part, I praised the environment and I have to praise it again, this time maybe a little more. The environment of Italy, specifically Florence, is beautiful and will simply fall into the time of the Assassins, and this is further underlined by the soundtrack, which in my opinion is one of the best of all games. Gameplay is a bit better than in the first part. This time we finally have some currency that we can then spend. That would really be missing in the previous game. Now we can buy, for example, medicines, thanks to which we can heal, maps that show us loot, or other colors of our Assassin's suit. Just great. In addition to the main missions, there is something to do. You could have completed side missions in the first Assassin's Creed, but here they are better and most importantly you can explore the map, take a loot and thus earn some cash, for which you can then shop. Great. We would have secondary content and now the main storyline. That was the stumbling block in the previous part in my eyes, which is why I am so glad that it is no longer the case here. The story is much more interesting, the missions are no longer so repetitive and especially the story is simply here. The fact that we will meet Leonard Da Vinci here also benefits from the story, and in fact, from the second part onwards, Ubisoft began to put characters from that time into each part. It's not how, in a number one story, something happens at the beginning, then a few repetitive missions, and then the end, where something happens again. No. Here the game springs from the very beginning to the very end. So the game looks great and in total it is already smiling at the rating of 10, which does not fall, unfortunately due to the situation on the PC. I can't determine the optimization much, because the game is really old and so it can be tightened anywhere, but I mean the control, which is just so rough on the keyboard with the mouse. Rotating the mouse just works weirdly here. Well, at least I didn't go down without explaining myself first. Which brings me to such a small recommendation, and that is if you plan to play the game on a PC, then get a gamepad. I started playing the game with him after a while and it was immediately about something else and it was better played right away. From that moment on, I started playing the whole series on the gamepad, and I'm actually happy for this imperfection of the game, because it showed me that this series is just made for the gamepad. So for me, an amazing game that I recommend.… Expand
  50. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    Крутой рывок вперёд по сравнению с оригиналом, достойное продолжение первой части.
  51. phantlower
    Nov 25, 2020
    9
    Harika bir karakter olan EZİO ve harika bir rönesans dönemi eşliğinde hikaye
  52. LesandroBonucci
    Apr 12, 2021
    9
    the bats assassins's game so far
    Patrice Desilets is a genius
    story - 9/10
    gameplay - 7/10
    Game deseign -8/10
  53. Torgall
    Dec 12, 2020
    9
    For me this is where this series truly began. First game seems like a demo, proof of concept that was reused to make this great game. Ezio is the best character in this series, nothing comes even close after that.
  54. 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
  55. MDXV
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
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  56. GordFrenk
    May 11, 2021
    9
    9/10
    Veeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeery good
  57. IceMan02
    May 14, 2021
    9
    Assassin's Creed II is the definition of digital art. It's a game that you can fall in love with very quickly. It's story, the world, music and of course, it's main protagonist, Ezio Auditore da Firenze. It is a very fun game to play with many great historical characters and the way they involve in the play-through is just amazing. The only con would be the weird controls, at the beginningAssassin's Creed II is the definition of digital art. It's a game that you can fall in love with very quickly. It's story, the world, music and of course, it's main protagonist, Ezio Auditore da Firenze. It is a very fun game to play with many great historical characters and the way they involve in the play-through is just amazing. The only con would be the weird controls, at the beginning are quite clunky but you get used to it. The best AC game of all by no doubt.… Expand
  58. Le0nidas
    Sep 28, 2021
    9
    Best AC game for me. The character of Ezio Auditore and his story really steals it. And its all in beautiful Italy.
  59. zyllus
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    Its an Open-World game set during the Renaissance. The path of the game is based on revenge against the Templar in both the past and the present. The combat is more brutal than the last game and adding different weapons was a great addition to the game. The disarm and counter animation adds more depth to the combat and make you feel like a true assassin. There are loads of weapons in yourIts an Open-World game set during the Renaissance. The path of the game is based on revenge against the Templar in both the past and the present. The combat is more brutal than the last game and adding different weapons was a great addition to the game. The disarm and counter animation adds more depth to the combat and make you feel like a true assassin. There are loads of weapons in your arsenal which lets you try different playstyles and approach each target differently. Shops are introduced in this game so going on treasure hunting and pick-pocketing makes more sense. The best part of the game is that it gave the AC franchise a signature music that is carried forward by other games with slight variations.… Expand
  60. IdleSpace
    Jun 7, 2022
    9
    Минусы игры:
    - просто до отвращения нудные ДЛС, которые в ПК версию включены по умолчанию и которые нельзя пропустить (в общей оценке принял решение не учитывать их);
    - босс-файты проходятся тупым "закликиванием; - мелкие технические, игромеханические огрехи. Почему начал с минусов? Потому что все остальное один большой плюс. Отличный представитель серии от прекрасных разработчиков.    Минусы игры:
    - просто до отвращения нудные ДЛС, которые в ПК версию включены по умолчанию и которые нельзя пропустить (в общей оценке принял решение не учитывать их);
    - босс-файты проходятся тупым "закликиванием;
    - мелкие технические, игромеханические огрехи.
    Почему начал с минусов? Потому что все остальное один большой плюс.
    Отличный представитель серии от прекрасных разработчиков. Грустно смотреть, куда ныне выруливает серия, да и на юбиков тоже без слез не взглянешь.    … Expand
  61. Zeneko90
    Jul 14, 2022
    9
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  62. emir2334
    Nov 30, 2021
    9
    I just wanna say Ezio... I can play just for Ezio. Ambitious,smart,strong... This charachter has everything. The story was influential and attractive. Advice strongly
  63. cr1ms
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    For me, this game is not only the best in the AC series, but also, in principle, the best Ubisoft game. It reminds me of the days when Ubisoft had not yet slipped into miserable grind games without a plot, but made good games with a good plot and characters. This game deserves its place in history as a great action game.
  64. petrkozak13
    Dec 13, 2021
    9
    Well, this was unexpected. I was totally blown away by this game and it's characters and perfect parkour gameplay for the time. Ezio Auditore FTW!
  65. raydma
    Oct 6, 2022
    9
    prefect soundtracks prefect story good gameplay good graphics i love this game and i play the game in 2021 and its very fun game and story is amazing
  66. DanteHD01
    Jun 3, 2022
    9
    Es de los mejores assassins que he jugado, esta entrega era lo que su primer entrega tenia que ser, aquí se implementan las bases para los juegos futuros de esta saga, Y teniendo a uno de los personajes mas inolvidables de la franquicia (Ezio), su historia como gameplay son increíbles, puedes terminar el juego y seguir obteniendo sus coleccionables sin aburrirte por su mundo abierto variado.
  67. 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
  68. 1ndastreal
    Jul 30, 2022
    9
    EMATARY GRAVE MAN - BLEED A RIVERSEMATARY GRAVE MAN - BLEED A RIVERSEMATARY GRAVE MAN - BLEED A RIVERSEMATARY GRAVE
  69. aecsuter
    Aug 17, 2022
    9
    Amazing story, one of the best I've seen in games in many years.
    Much better than the one in terms of gameplay, it's worth it too much, even compared to current games.

    88 of 100
  70. Fusich
    Nov 3, 2022
    9
    I think this is one of the best game that Ubisoft ever created. The story of Ezio is outstanding, parkour feels very good and the combat is entertaining. One of the best AC.
  71. 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.
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. LysanderS.
    May 21, 2010
    8
    DRM aside, it's actually surprisingly good. Why do i not have a problem with the DRM? I gave up on Ubisoft and downloaded a work around. It worked, to say the least. Now then, as for the game itself: There's no repetitivity like the first game, every mission felt fresh and fun throughout. It took me, according to my stats, 25 hours to get to the end of the game, and i missed out DRM aside, it's actually surprisingly good. Why do i not have a problem with the DRM? I gave up on Ubisoft and downloaded a work around. It worked, to say the least. Now then, as for the game itself: There's no repetitivity like the first game, every mission felt fresh and fun throughout. It took me, according to my stats, 25 hours to get to the end of the game, and i missed out the side missions, which there are plenty of, albeit repetitive, so you're getting your money's worth. I had a lot of fun with the game, i'd highly recommend it if not for the DRM. The voice acting is superb, the graphics are nice, although much like the first game. The addition of money to spend on equipment, health "packs", clothing, paintings, or just to invest in your huge villa is fantastic. The "notoriety system" seems like a work in progress, or a half arsed effort. Every large scale murder, or fight or socially unacceptable action will increase your notoriety, making guards identify you as an assassin faster, which will provoke a fight. That's all well and good, but the ways of lowering it are ridiculous. You can tear down a poster, located in an area the general public will never see, clearly just to give a free running aspect to it. 4 posters will clear your name completely. Or you can murder a "corrupt guard" which will clear 75% of your nororiety. Needs quite a clean up, but it's a fresh change to the game. Now for the downsides: For a start, the PC version is quite clearly a console port in every way. The controls are terrible in some places, such as having to repeatedly tap shift when using the Gondola (boat). Anyone with a PC knows that hammering the shift key boots you to the dektop because of the sticky keys nonsense.The lack of advanced graphical options is ridiculous. There's just "setting 1, 2, 3, 4" for about 5 options. No way to edit .ini files either, because Ubisoft don't respect their PC customers (clearly indicated by the DRM...). Also, some options won't save your settings, such as subtitles on, or inverted controls, etc. There's also the terrible physics engine, just like the first game. If you kill a guard on a slanted rooftop, his body will stiffen in the air, before the physics engine kicks in and his body slops down the side of the roof. Throwing an enemy off a building will result in the body bouncing and flipping around. The terrible AI, like the first game is still there, with guards getting stuck on railings, preventing their friends from climbing that point and pursuing me. The flying machine was a horrible disappointment, as was the the pistol attachment. It takes around 3 seconds to line up the shot, then after firing will increase your notoriety by 10% (explained above) and takes around 2 seconds to reload. Bullets cost 175 florins each, and you can only hold 6 at a time. Considering how loud and impractical the gun is, not to mention the huge cost, it makes other weapons far more viable options. Throwing knives, for example, are 50f each, and have a capacity of 20, not to mention the extremely fast throwing speed. The story is also quite deranged, while at the same time, interesting. (i've tried not to include any spoilers)The main problem i had with it is that it spans over the course of 23 years, yet none of the characters age at all. The protagonist should be in his mid 40's, yet looks the same as his late teens. The only character change is near the very end of the game, where the protagonist gains some stuble...wow. If you don't mind terrible DRM, lack of customisation options and a terrible engine (bwah hahahahahaha) then it's worth giving the game a go for the fantastic gameplay.… Expand
  76. Exogenesis
    Sep 30, 2011
    8
    DRM aside, Assassin's Creed II is and awesome game, sure the controls can be frustrating, but the story and characters are stunning. Graphics are good too... until you get up close.
  77. BlameBot
    Apr 1, 2011
    8
    Great game, but the default control scheme is horrible. The tutorials, such as they are, don't provide much help in learning the controls, because all they show is little icons instead of what the actual keys you are supposed to press. Still, after a remap and learning the controls, it's a very easy thing to go off flying across rooftops and enjoying the scenery of Italy.
  78. jik77
    Mar 27, 2013
    8
    I have played about 40+ Hrs. so far, and I have to say that I'm pleasantly surprised at how much I'm enjoying the story and game play. I haven't played the 1st or the 3rd AC yet. So, I didn't quite know what to expect. Anyway, I'll try to sum my opinion up point by point.
    I played this on an i7 3770K with a GTX680 and an Asus VG248QE running Windows 7 Ultimate.
    1st, The graphics are    I have played about 40+ Hrs. so far, and I have to say that I'm pleasantly surprised at how much I'm enjoying the story and game play. I haven't played the 1st or the 3rd AC yet. So, I didn't quite know what to expect. Anyway, I'll try to sum my opinion up point by point.
    I played this on an i7 3770K with a GTX680 and an Asus VG248QE running Windows 7 Ultimate.

    1st, The graphics are typical for a multiplatform release. (nice but nothing groundbreaking) 2nd, The sound is good, and they managed to pack some atmosphere into this game.
    3rd, There is plenty to do, but it does become a little repetitive after playing many hours.
    4th, The storyline is, for the most part, good. Some parts are a little fluffed up, but you at least want to stay on board to find out what will happen next, and how it will end. 5th, The controls were unintuitive. So, I remapped them, but they still didn't feel quite right. Finally, I opted to use an XBOX360 controller. For me, this is an unfortunate and unnecessary weak spot, because the PC version of a game should work well with a mouse and keyboard. Other than that, the game is fun to play.
    6th, I would've liked to have seen more options to customize the graphics, and maybe the main character as well.
    7th, I didn't experience any technical problems like bugs, glitches, freezing, or crashing. However, this game does require Uplay to run in the background. I bought this on Steam, which means I already have Steam running. So, I don't see the point of needing both to play, but since, I didn't experience any issues during my sessions, I'll leave it at that.
    All in all, this title was worth adding to my collection.    … Expand
  79. DarkChaplain
    Oct 4, 2011
    8
    Great game, successfully built upon the first title, improved what was lacking, added a lot of potential and overall quite a satisfying game.

    Full Review:
    http://darkchaplain-anotherstory.blogspot.com/2011/08/assassins-creed-1-dual-review.html
  80. JimCorbett
    May 21, 2013
    8
    A massive step forward from the original AC game. The story is even better, Ezio is a great character to play as. The missions are far more engaging and entertaining than the previous game and there is also a built in economy that you can use to upgrade your "headquarters" and get yourself better gear. A great game.
  81. kailip
    Dec 29, 2011
    8
    This game is great, specially the storyline. They create a great bound between the player and the character. The graphics are awesome, the sound is very good, the gameplay is diversed and is not repetitive. The only thing I didn't like was the whole city-travelling thing. It's a very good game overall, I'd give it a 8,5 if I could. Also, I don't get why people complain about the DRM whenThis game is great, specially the storyline. They create a great bound between the player and the character. The graphics are awesome, the sound is very good, the gameplay is diversed and is not repetitive. The only thing I didn't like was the whole city-travelling thing. It's a very good game overall, I'd give it a 8,5 if I could. Also, I don't get why people complain about the DRM when you're supposed to rate the game itself...… Expand
  82. Banhammer0
    Dec 3, 2013
    8
    Awesome story, Ezio Auditore is one of the best characters ever created in a video game.
    Great stealth and combat, extremely detailed setting. Graphics are still decent even though a few years passed since release. It has some small design problems to it which prevent it from getting a higher score.
    A classic game that any true gamer should try, earns an 8/10 but it would get 10 if the    Awesome story, Ezio Auditore is one of the best characters ever created in a video game.
    Great stealth and combat, extremely detailed setting. Graphics are still decent even though a few years passed since release. It has some small design problems to it which prevent it from getting a higher score.
    A classic game that any true gamer should try, earns an 8/10 but it would get 10 if the review was about story alone.    … Expand
  83. keredd1010
    Jul 10, 2012
    8
    To you all you crybabies out there complaining about the controls. GET. A. CONTROLLER. The game plays beautifully on PC with a controller. You have to live with the fact that some games were not meant for the mouse. This is one of them. Anyways GREAT improvement from the first one. Wonderful storytelling and the introduction of cut scenes makes it all the better. Played this gameTo you all you crybabies out there complaining about the controls. GET. A. CONTROLLER. The game plays beautifully on PC with a controller. You have to live with the fact that some games were not meant for the mouse. This is one of them. Anyways GREAT improvement from the first one. Wonderful storytelling and the introduction of cut scenes makes it all the better. Played this game immediately after finishing the first one and what a difference! So much fun and a delight for history buffs out there.… Expand
  84. RealMuthaF
    Nov 3, 2012
    8
    First of all I'd like to say that I'm not going to rate the terrible-at-that-time DRM system in this review, but stick to the game itself instead. Assassin's Creed 2 expands on all the aspects of the original - the cities are bigger, the activities are more varied, you've got WAY more gadgets, the game itself is longer and the plot now spans over thirty years. The storyline puts us in theFirst of all I'd like to say that I'm not going to rate the terrible-at-that-time DRM system in this review, but stick to the game itself instead. Assassin's Creed 2 expands on all the aspects of the original - the cities are bigger, the activities are more varied, you've got WAY more gadgets, the game itself is longer and the plot now spans over thirty years. The storyline puts us in the feet of Ezio Auditore - a young Florentine noble who loses his family shortly into the game. On our course for revenge we meet lots of important historical figures of that era (and kill some of them) and explore beautifully reconstructed cities of Florence, Venice and a couple of smaller towns. Collectible hunting has become more reasonable, and you should definitely check the Glyphs - collecting all of them will reveal quite a shocking "The Truth" video, which plays an important role in the franchise's mythology. (or you can just watch it on youtube, why) The only thing that game drops the bar at is the graphics. They're noticeably worse than in the original, and that's somewhat of a letdown. All in all, Assassin's Creed 2 is a well-made game, which retains the original's flaws, like the somewhat dull and easy combat system and drops of pace - I've played it for several weeks and then had to take a break from it for almost a year.… Expand
  85. oliver1h
    Feb 27, 2013
    8
    Much better than the first game in my opinion. I loved running around the rooftops of various citites in renessaince Europe! The controls were very smooth, and made all the acrobatics fun to perform. The story was ok, and the characters were also acceptable (cliched but I was not expecting something outstanding anyways). Combat was like in the previous game. I felt it was sometimes justMuch better than the first game in my opinion. I loved running around the rooftops of various citites in renessaince Europe! The controls were very smooth, and made all the acrobatics fun to perform. The story was ok, and the characters were also acceptable (cliched but I was not expecting something outstanding anyways). Combat was like in the previous game. I felt it was sometimes just too easy with instant chain-kills, and moves that kill your opponents immediately. I felt the developers could have made this part much more challenging. The missions were somewhat varied, but not much changed since the first game. Overall I enjoyed ACII.… Expand
  86. Seryin
    Mar 18, 2014
    8
    Starting at AC3 and then AC4, I was worried about trying the older ones and running into outdated mechanics that would ruin the gameplay for me. Luckily, that never happened. In fact, the older games taught me maneuvers and other things that AC3 and AC4 apparently expected me to already know. And after playing Edward Kenway, I didn't think I would much care for the oldschool assassins, butStarting at AC3 and then AC4, I was worried about trying the older ones and running into outdated mechanics that would ruin the gameplay for me. Luckily, that never happened. In fact, the older games taught me maneuvers and other things that AC3 and AC4 apparently expected me to already know. And after playing Edward Kenway, I didn't think I would much care for the oldschool assassins, but now I know why Ezio is still the poster assassin boy. He was a badass.… Expand
  87. Mahdiar
    Jul 6, 2016
    8
    Gameplay : 8
    Graphics : 8
    Story : 7
    Sound : 8
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    Overall : 8
  88. MisterShmi
    Jul 2, 2014
    8
    A lot of the negative reviews are due to the issues with the PC version. Having played it in June 2014, I can say I didnt have any issues except a few minor bugs.

    The game itself is great. I got 100% completion in about 50 hours. The gameplay can be repetitive and boring at times, but the storyline keeps things interesting. I couldnt play in long sessions however because the controls    A lot of the negative reviews are due to the issues with the PC version. Having played it in June 2014, I can say I didnt have any issues except a few minor bugs.

    The game itself is great. I got 100% completion in about 50 hours. The gameplay can be repetitive and boring at times, but the storyline keeps things interesting. I couldnt play in long sessions however because the controls were just absolutely awful. I played with a mouse+keyboard initially, but gave up and stopped playing the game. I came back months later and played with an xbox 360 controller in steam. it worked a lot better, but it was still frustrating at times lining jumps up right, etc. Many times I'd jump off a building and he'd go in a totally different direction.

    So overall, this is a great game but hampered by agitating controls and repetitive gameplay. It does improve vastly upon the first Creed, and I would recommend it for under $10. Steam has it on sale every now and again for pretty cheap.    … Expand
  89. VidyaBum
    Jan 24, 2017
    8
    Unlike many here I didn't have any issues with DRM, so I'll note AC2 on its worth: a solid 8, bordering on 9.

    I played AC1 years ago and sort of forgot how I felt about it at the time. I remember only that I was interested enough to play AC2, but that I also got really, really, really really BORED. AC1 was a good example of an open world game that lacked gameplay. Lots of stuff to see,    Unlike many here I didn't have any issues with DRM, so I'll note AC2 on its worth: a solid 8, bordering on 9.

    I played AC1 years ago and sort of forgot how I felt about it at the time. I remember only that I was interested enough to play AC2, but that I also got really, really, really really BORED. AC1 was a good example of an open world game that lacked gameplay. Lots of stuff to see, lots of atmosphere to take in, lots of spirit and effort, but no transition of the character's struggle to the player through difficult or fun gameplay mechanics.

    In less verbose, AC1 wasn't hard and wasn't fun. It was a long winded and repetitive, but still an enthralling visit to the Holy Land of the Crusade's times.

    Guess what? AC2 is exactly the same. Running on rooftops, escaping guards, trying to assassinate without being discovered first, failing, killing 50 guards with nothing but your sword, it's all the same.

    Setting changes, we're in Renaissance Italy, and there's a loooootta more guards on the roof than I remember seeing in AC1. And of course the architecture and world appearance are all changed.
    Florence/Firenze looks beautiful, and Venice may be the most beautiful open world city I've ever seen in terms of style, effort and realism.

    So the beautiful interactive tourism postcard principle still holds very true. And since Renaissance Italy wasn't a time of war like the Crusades, the cities have a lot of beautiful buildings and less military ones. So overall, it's a plus in every way.

    However while it bettered its predecessor in almost every way(except perhaps slightly less realism, so no more crossing the entire holy land to get to a new city, instead we get fast teleports from city to city), and it mended some of the worst aspects of it, namely the missions are more diverse and thus repetition is less strong, it didn't fix them.

    The three sins of AC2:
    -the combat
    -the parkour controls
    -the repetition

    Combat is just like the last one. It's still very slow, very hit-and-pray or wait-and-counter, and it still sucks HARD. I need to stress this, I had moments where I literally wanted to yell at my screen "ATTACK ME ALREADY" to some guards. I'd like to say that the addition of the new smoke bomb, throwing knives and poison blade help, but they absolutely don't. They're either pointless(poison blade), or just serve to make an easy game easier without adding any fun(knives and smoke). No aiming and no skills required, too.
    The only really novel gameplay addition is the gun, which does diversify gameplay, and has only 6 bullets, so you use it little and it makes every shot precious.

    Parkour controls are just too simple, and thus make you **** up. Not only a is a two-button system boring to play(you just keep your fingers pressed or not for 20 hours), but it can very often lead to VERY unpleasant consequences, like flinging yourself off a building or missing a ledge by 10cm and falling to lose half your health. I think the game would immensely gain from a run, jump, grab main system of 3 buttons, rather than a run, jump/grab system. You'd actually press buttons and get a feel for your controls, and not get any more infuriating falls.

    Repetition, what can I say. It was bad in AC1. I forgot how bad it was, but let me tell you, I finished AC2 with 95% or 96% done; in 25 hours. All paintings, statues, renovation, shops at max, weapons, armors, Assassin Seals, everything but the 100 feathers collectathon. If I had avoided all that, you'd think that the game would be a lot shorter and less tedious, right? Well no. That was the stuff I did to diversify my entertainment. Because AC2 is still 15% bad combat, 70% simplistic parkour, and 15% choosing your route to reach a target, an item, or an objective. Little got me more annoyed in AC2 than being teleported back to Venice, which has some really voluntarily complicated level design, to see that the game put me 350 meters away from my target and that I have to go up the roofs again, cross the city again, hold down two buttons again, for 5 good minutes if I'm fast. This repetition of the same tasks that you never get really good at, because they're all simple unless the controls destroy you, they weigh tremendously heavily on the player. I just got so bored. So hard. Past 12 hours I was a little tired, past 17, I was begging the game to end.

    Yet, I'll easily say that I was charmed by AC2. The production values that were poured into the cities, the level design, the Renaissance Italy style, the friendship with Leonardo Da Vinci and some others, even the story and plot of the series, which I don't regard very highly, it all wooed me. I completely fell for the interactive postcard, and although I got very bored, I know that I'll want to try Brotherhood at some point. There is a magic to AC2 that's certainly not in the gameplay, but in countless work hours that served to make this immersive, boring, memorable, and all in all enjoyable game.    … Expand
  90. Tomle1202
    Jul 2, 2017
    8
    The magnificence presented in Assassin's Creed II is more than enough to impress any gamer, despite the lingering bitter taste of DRM that will haunt Ezio until the end of his journey.
  91. gloriouspotato
    Apr 2, 2015
    8
    The peak of the Assassin's Creed series and a vast improvement from the original. AC2 puts you in the role of Ezio, a hot-headed charming lad turned assassin who we get to see develop and mature in a deeply personal story of revenge.

    Where AC1 suffered from crippling repetition in its side quests, AC2 rectifies this somewhat by including more variety within the side missions and in its    The peak of the Assassin's Creed series and a vast improvement from the original. AC2 puts you in the role of Ezio, a hot-headed charming lad turned assassin who we get to see develop and mature in a deeply personal story of revenge.

    Where AC1 suffered from crippling repetition in its side quests, AC2 rectifies this somewhat by including more variety within the side missions and in its locales. However, most of these turn out to be little more than diversions that don't really add much depth. They are still entertaining for the most part, but even in AC2 they still become slightly tedious and repetitive, their incentive being a little extra cash on the side. The glyphs are the exception to this, which provide a nice change of pace in gameplay with its puzzles, in addition to a little more backstory and lore to the game.

    When it comes to visuals, the game looks fairly decent. Standing on a tall tower and looking down upon the city of Florence certainly makes for an impressive scene. When the cutscenes come rolling in however, character models definitely leave much to be desired. What impresses me most about AC2 though is its setting and general atmosphere. I have to congratulate Jesper Kyd on the soundtrack because it is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. It does a phenomenal job of imbuing a great sense of discovery, of true Renaissance Italy, and it is the main reason (at least for me) why the game remains so memorable over the years, because just listening to it gives me the fondest sense of nostalgia.

    Overall score - 8.5/10 (rounded down)    … Expand
  92. Superficiality
    Feb 7, 2015
    8
    Great story and graphics. Was a bit laggy for me at times, but it was very fun to grab people from haystacks and jump on top of them. Same concept as every other assassins creed game, so I have to give it an 8 rather than a 10 because of being recycled material >:(
  93. tsakiym
    May 21, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it.................................… Expand
  94. agurczuk
    Nov 28, 2016
    8
    Assassins Creed 2 is everything you would expect from a sequel. Takes best elements of it's predecessor and builds on it a great game.

    The game follows a story of Ezio Auditore - a character I found extremely annoying at first but learned to like by the end of a game. This time the story is set in renaissance era of Italy with action taking in a couple of Italian towns like Florence,    Assassins Creed 2 is everything you would expect from a sequel. Takes best elements of it's predecessor and builds on it a great game.

    The game follows a story of Ezio Auditore - a character I found extremely annoying at first but learned to like by the end of a game. This time the story is set in renaissance era of Italy with action taking in a couple of Italian towns like Florence, Venice, Tuscany.

    Ezio is introduced a s reckless playboy character until both his father and brother are hanged for treason. Only then Ezio learns that his father was an assassin and begin his journey into the ranks of assassins. The story this time is a bit more linear than in the original Assassin's Creed but there is no lack of side activities to torment the completionists. Same as previously we follow the modern-time story of Desmond who re-lives the life of Ezio. And as previously the time spent outside the animus feels like totally necessary.

    Mechanics wise this game improves on original game in almost every aspect. Drops the tedious repetitive missions in favour of more catered story driven missions this time. Crowd blending has been vastly improved making it more natural than previously. Notoriety has been introduced which can be removed by bribes or taking down wanted poster. It is really fun trying to navigate through a town having highest notoriety with guards alerted to your presence if you're not careful enough. Combat was also refined giving a wider array of moves.

    Graphics hold up till this day - although you can tell the age when you're outside the town and it feels a bit empty. Inside cities however there's nothing to be picky about. The designs gives a good feel for the time period. The cities are well designed and fun to travel through either by foot or taking the rooftops.

    Overall a big improvement to the original one and a really fun game that still holds up very well. Definitiely worth playing.    … Expand
  95. Andromeda707
    Apr 19, 2020
    8
    7.8/10
    Разработчики попытались взять всё лучшее от первой части, что могли, и приумножили всё это настолько, чтобы сделать геймплей максимально разнообразным, но и это не всегда помогает: некоторые дополнительные задания лично для меня было просто не интересно выполнять более одного раза, как и залезать на каждую возможную вышку для открытия карты. Хотя и в данном случае игра сделала    7.8/10
    Разработчики попытались взять всё лучшее от первой части, что могли, и приумножили всё это настолько, чтобы сделать геймплей максимально разнообразным, но и это не всегда помогает: некоторые дополнительные задания лично для меня было просто не интересно выполнять более одного раза, как и залезать на каждую возможную вышку для открытия карты. Хотя и в данном случае игра сделала большой шаг вперед по сравнению со своей предшественницей - теперь чтобы залезть на высотную башню, недостаточно просто нажимать 2-3 клавиши одновременно и просто ждать. Теперь нужно немного подумать, как именно поступить, чтобы забраться на вершину.
    Прежде всего главным плюсом ACII я бы назвал как раз исторический контекст. Прыгать над каналами Венеции эпохи Возрождения, преодолевая крыши настоящих известных исторических сооружений (информацию о которых можно также прочитать в меню), слушая стук черепичной крыши под ногами, а также взаимодействовать с Макиавелли, Да Винчи, Борджиа, Медичи - это отдельный вид удовольствия, который не ощущался настолько явно в первой части игры, и не потому, что Италия времён Возрождения для меня более интересный кусок мировой истории, чем времена Крестовых походов. Просто вторая часть стала действительно намного более живой благодаря мелким и приятным глазу деталям. Разработчики сделали в своей игре небольшой, но настоящий исторический музей.
    Ну и последнее и главное: сюжет в ACII стал намного более интересным, чем был в первой части, хотя и здесь возникают невероятно глупые моменты, которые не были бы прощены аналогичному фильму, но здесь ты просто стараешься закрывать на это глаза. Мы не получаем особо интересного злодея (или хотя бы одного из них), многие из них по прежнему получают декоративную функцию, но зато мы получаем живого и интересного протагониста с не менее живыми и разнообразными сторонниками. Здесь и мудрые куртизанки, которые учат жизни будущего мстителя-убийцу, и Леонардо Да Винчи, который напрямую сотрудничает с Эцио (момент с полётом на реальном дельтаплане, некогда задуманным именно Леонардо, заставил мое тело покрыться мурашками), и множество других запоминающихся персонажей.
    Мой вывод прост и краток: это хорошая игра с массой минусов и массой плюсов, которые суммируясь дают скорее очень положительные ощущения от игры, нежели отрицательные. И всё же этой серии есть куда расти, и мне очень хочется узнать, получилось ли это, хотя я играю в это и пишу уже в 2020 году, и я всё уже давно знаю.    … Expand
  96. 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.
  97. BathtubNekit
    Aug 12, 2019
    8
    Maybe this game has not got the best story, but it is definitely better than modern AC games have. In the beginning there are lots of twists, but in the last half of the game it becomes more "lazy".

    Graphics are worse than in the Assassin's Creed(2007) but the world has more details.

    Maybe I will not be wrong if I'd say that it is the best AC game ever.
  98. 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!
  99. Shtern
    Jul 9, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Отличное продолжение истории, при том что у компании были проблемы в те времена, от того взлетит ли она
    зависило будущее этой компании и с чистым сердцем могу сказать, что они смогли сделать ее еще лучше чем была первая часть. Ах, чего только стоит музыкальная составляющая, не заплакать услышав мелодию Эцио, когда он со своим братом стоит на крыше, просто не возможно.
    30+ часов игры благодаря тому что прошел ее на 100% ну и не много меньше, может на часов 15 основного сюжета, но даже так, это слишком много и хорошо по сравнению с нынешними играми.
    Самое главное что есть во всей второй части и ее продолжениях - это сюжет, с ним все хорошо, хотя есть спорные и не совсем понятные моменты такие как чуть ли не два раза смерть Эцио, причем одинаково, типа, первый раз его перед смертью пырнули ножом в 1 бок, в конце во второй и самое странное, что в первый раз, он чуть не умер, а во второй раз, просто встал и пошел, будто бы ни раны ничего нет, может это сила яблока так на него повлияла, но мне показались эти моменты глупыми. А так в целом игра заслуживает того что бы существовать и радовать фанатом по сей день. Последний раз играл когда мне было наверное лет 11 или меньше (Сейчас 23)и такое чувство что прошел игру
    в первый раз, память из детства будто бы из другой жизни так размыта, что порой уже ничего не вспомнишь. Играйте, наслаждайтесь, вспоминайте, всем любви и добра.    … Expand
  100. Relkad
    Mar 25, 2020
    8
    Since you don't have the "Assassin" feeling in this game like the original,it still is a BIG game and a good main character.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

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  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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