Assassin's Creed II

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 2124 Ratings

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  • Summary: Assassin's Creed II is the product of over two years of intensive development by the original creative team behind the Assassin's Creed brand. In a vast open world environment, the game invites players to incarnate Ezio, a privileged young noble in Renaissance Italy who's been betrayed byAssassin's Creed II is the product of over two years of intensive development by the original creative team behind the Assassin's Creed brand. In a vast open world environment, the game invites players to incarnate Ezio, a privileged young noble in Renaissance Italy who's been betrayed by the rival ruling families of Italy. Ezio's subsequent quest for vengeance plunges players into an epic story that offers more variety in missions, surprising and engaging new gameplay elements, diverse weapons and a profound character progression that appeal to fans of the original Assassin's Creed as well as entice players new to the brand. [Ubisoft]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 70
  3. Negative: 0 out of 70
  1. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    100
    The sequel has arguably changed for the better in just about every conceivable way...Assassin's Creed II truly offers an experience like no other, one that mixes history and brutality to sheer perfection. And it's absolutely massive. [Holiday 2009, p.38]
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  2. Extreme Gamer
    98
    Assassin’s Creed II is a worthy successor of one the most intriguing new franchises we have seen in a long time.
  3. GameWatcher
    95
    Not only an unreservedly brilliant and compelling follow-up, but one of the finest games we’ve ever played. Boasting a suitably grand soundtrack, majestic aesthetics and masterful level design, Assassin’s Creed II is everything we could have ever wished for and so much more. Forget Modern Warfare 2, Assassin’s Creed II is without a doubt this year’s biggest and best.
  4. Game Revolution
    91
    Assassin's Creed was easily one of my favorite games of the last decade, and I love the sequel even more. It has managed to improve on almost every aspect of the game, despite missing a couple of obvious and unfortunate mistakes. This side trip to Italy is a truly fantastic vacation and worth every dollar, euro, or gold Florin.
  5. Total Video Games
    90
    Perhaps the ultimate testimony is the fact that it left us longing for another sequel, something the original certainly never achieved.
  6. GameZone
    90
    Assassin's Creed II is more than a great sequel because it does things the first game couldn't even hope to accomplish. There are tons of surprises in store, so if you enjoyed the original – or even if you only kind of liked it – this is one of those sequels that absolutely must be played.
  7. DarkZero
    60
    To say the least, Assassin’s Creed II is a disappointment – not because it’s bad, but because we were promised so much more. Everything Ubisoft claimed they were changing has stayed the same, and what little new touches they’ve included fail to impact in the long run.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 300 out of 356
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 356
  3. Negative: 22 out of 356
  1. Razv
    Oct 2, 2010
    10
    Probably the best game i've played, ever. The story is interesting and complex, the gameplay is brilliant (fixed every bad thing from theProbably the best game i've played, ever. The story is interesting and complex, the gameplay is brilliant (fixed every bad thing from the first game) and the graphics make you feel like you're really in 1500 and in Italy. Amazing.… Expand
  2. BeanLaden
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Arguably one of the best games that any game studio has ever made, from the open-world to the soundtrack, from the gameplay mechanics to theArguably one of the best games that any game studio has ever made, from the open-world to the soundtrack, from the gameplay mechanics to the plot and individual characters, this game is a mind blowing beast… Expand
  4. [Anonymous]
    Feb 7, 2010
    10
    Assassin's Creed II is one of the best games of the year in my opinion. The story, soundtrack, voices, and everything about the sound is Assassin's Creed II is one of the best games of the year in my opinion. The story, soundtrack, voices, and everything about the sound is stellar. At minimum, without doing any sidequests, the campaign comes to about 15 hours. I played the first AC at my friend… Expand
  5. Luahanseng
    Aug 22, 2020
    9
    Played the game for 26hrs completing all its sidequests and tombs. I am reviewing this from 2020(11 yrs from release). I gotta say its anPlayed the game for 26hrs completing all its sidequests and tombs. I am reviewing this from 2020(11 yrs from release). I gotta say its an overwelming feeling its a masterpiece i have few issues though like the controls and outdated graphics (ofcourse its an 11 yr old game) Still i enjoy it as much as i enjoy ac origins. Whats great about this game is that it was set up just enough that i like it compelled to it. I like its progression, customization, sidequest puzzles etc. Its so much fun, i never get bored. The story and narrative is one of the best ever made, and the character is so immersive. To conclude, i enjoyed it from start to finish im gonna give it a 9!… Expand
  6. crook
    Dec 15, 2012
    9
    AMAZING. It's safe to say that you can play this game from start to finish without a break. You can almost never run out of activities to doAMAZING. It's safe to say that you can play this game from start to finish without a break. You can almost never run out of activities to do with all of the side missions and the open world gameplay is great. Awesome storyline and a fantastic main character who never gets boring. This is definatly one of the best games I've ever played.........Nothing is true, Everything is permitted.… Expand
  7. GamersLikeABoss
    Jan 2, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Better and improved. Not the graphics though. The only thing that disappoint me. Is funny how the first Assassin's Creed had better graphics than the second one. However, in the middle of the game (close to the end) the story made me felt like it skipped something important and not enough explanation. Also, the ending is too easy. Punches some random assassin looking guy and then cutscene. I was not expecting to have a boss fight so soon, (Cant even say its boss fight since its so easy...) like i said, i felt like there r not enough explanation even though i fully understand the game. I was expecting more like the......classic assassin way? (i dont know, having a hidden blade fight or at least something like that.)… Expand
  8. DajaJ
    Nov 20, 2009
    0
    The game is the same as AC the graphics are bad and the story is just stupid and the ending is really bad enough said do not buy this game.

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