Assassin's Creed II

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  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 the first game) and the graphics make you feel like you're really in 1500 and in Italy. Amazing.
  2. Rosco
    Jun 28, 2011
    9
    After picking this game up for a ridiculous price I couldn't believe i'd forgotten just how spectacular Assassin's Creed 2 is. The first game was an interesting and in many ways inspiring idea but ultimately a huge disapointment and initially I can recall avoiding this game, how stupid was I? Everything that was lacklustrous and poor about the original is simply non-existent in thisAfter picking this game up for a ridiculous price I couldn't believe i'd forgotten just how spectacular Assassin's Creed 2 is. The first game was an interesting and in many ways inspiring idea but ultimately a huge disapointment and initially I can recall avoiding this game, how stupid was I? Everything that was lacklustrous and poor about the original is simply non-existent in this successor. Gameplay is so much smoother and has a much more natural feel to things. The simplicity in this game just wasn't what it was its predecessor, its more flowing and much less frustrating. Also, the variety on offer compared to the first outing is superb! Theres much more to do and so much things to explore and theres new toold and weapons to keep you satisfied it is truely remarkable how much of an improvement this game is. The storyline is the game sees you switch from Altair to Ezio, an Assassin this time however the game is set in Italy. The game follows Ezio Auditore de Firenze who seeks revenge on all those who have betrayed him and his family however he soon uncovers that his families deaths are part of a much larger conspiracy. Ezio's journey will take you to several different locations in Renaissance Italy and you even get to know Leonardo da Vinci! But the storyline isn't all you can do, theres side missions including assassin contracts and races. Yes at times its reptitive but the majority of games fall victim to that but even so its not so reptitive it becomes dull and boring! Visually the game looks great, its not the best on offer but that is irrelevant in all honesty! Theres no multiplayer with AC2 but there really is no need. Not every game requires online to be a success and AC2 is certainly in that category. The bottom line is at the price this game is selling for for those who haven't yet played it you really ought to do yourself a favour and buy it! Its possibly the most improved game Ive ever played because the AC franchise came back bigger, bolder and better, a hell of a lot better, so much so that now the Assassins Creed franchise is up their with the best and rightly so! One of the best games of recent times make no mistake AC2 is a game you should play.… Expand
  3. raghav123
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    this is such an amazing game that even after playing for more than 40 hours you would be hard pressed to put down the controller because of its addicting nature. Completing different quests never get old and the majesty of being an Assassin keeps the fun going.
  4. kowalski
    Nov 30, 2012
    10
    The fuss is right. ACII delivers! Set in several beautiful Italian cities during Renessaince, it features a rich boy Ezio that's popular with the ladies and leads a great life. The story slowly but surely expands, and as it does, you get more and more sucked into it. It's a nearly perfect game - the difficulty is right, there are a lot of things to do, and the only problem is when AC stopsThe fuss is right. ACII delivers! Set in several beautiful Italian cities during Renessaince, it features a rich boy Ezio that's popular with the ladies and leads a great life. The story slowly but surely expands, and as it does, you get more and more sucked into it. It's a nearly perfect game - the difficulty is right, there are a lot of things to do, and the only problem is when AC stops being AC and tries to be Tomb Raider: running around caves, setting off contraptions, having limited time to jump through hoops in order to get to hidden door. That feels a bit unoriginal, especially to those who have played all those Tomb Raiders through the 90s... But as soon as you get to run on the rooftops again, and the weather is changing above your head, and you hear city life down below, it's all good, and that's a world worth spending time in.… Expand
  5. DeadshotCRYSIS
    Oct 13, 2011
    9
    The first Assassins Creed was pretty impressive, with great ideas and concepts which were ruined by the repetitiveness , however Ubisoft found a way of making the gameplay much more varied, and definitely more exciting. This is a true sequel with around 18 hours of singleplayer and tons of sidemissions and diversions. One of the best games of 2009.
  6. mrnice
    Jul 1, 2016
    7
    The historical Italian settings deserved a more fun, more polished core game. This is one of the few games where I've sighed because of imprecise controls. I can't praise anything about the game's combat, since it forced me to mash a button or else run through the map with imprecise controls.

    Positive surprises: Puzzles. Historical buildings (virtual sightseeing!). Good choices in how    The historical Italian settings deserved a more fun, more polished core game. This is one of the few games where I've sighed because of imprecise controls. I can't praise anything about the game's combat, since it forced me to mash a button or else run through the map with imprecise controls.

    Positive surprises: Puzzles. Historical buildings (virtual sightseeing!). Good choices in how to present the setting through various items and game aspects.

    'Black Flag' improved on the core mechanics a lot, and presented a more appealing setting, that made me feel like I was on a vacation. The virtual version of Italy in this title can only compete because it was an interesting and culturally very significant setting, but be aware that the core gameplay isn't a convincing reason to recommend this particular game.    … Expand
  7. nascent
    May 15, 2014
    10
    Often considered the best of the series, and it's easy to see why. An extremely deep and well-developed game with huge levels with variety and many hours of game-play and things to uncover. Many hidden things with great reward, amazing story and fun narrative.

    The Italian-culture is well explored with beautiful scenery and history embedded into the game. The plot reveals are jaw    Often considered the best of the series, and it's easy to see why. An extremely deep and well-developed game with huge levels with variety and many hours of game-play and things to uncover. Many hidden things with great reward, amazing story and fun narrative.

    The Italian-culture is well explored with beautiful scenery and history embedded into the game.
    The plot reveals are jaw dropping at times and unlike many other open-world games with exploitative levels, solving the extra puzzles and searching in hard-to-reach places, dramatically extends the plot and adds a real sense of challenge.

    The biggest flaw with this game is the same as the previous game, the over-arching story with Desmond's capture is not explored well, and it treated purely as a plot device to launch you into the time-frame of the game.

    At least the first game forced you of of the Animus to interact and learn about the capture and the reasoning. This game just throws you into the Animus, and there's really no need to ever come out of it, and the game will not force you out until the game's basically over. While this allows you to explore and live as Ezio, it means your connection to Desmond thins, and really ceases to be important until the end.    … Expand
  8. ConquestFellowR
    Mar 20, 2013
    10
    Beatiful Story, and character most of all. It has very good graphics and gameplay is fun. It is the best in the series, and i would tell people that are interested in the AC franchise, to read what the first one was about, and play this first.
  9. theforeveverwar
    Dec 11, 2012
    9
    after playing the first one I wasn't expecting much, but knew this one got some good reviews and knew there had to have been a reason. I started playing and this one really took of. But unlike the first one that after taking off landed rather quickly this one continued to fly. I more involved in the story, I enjoyed the characters and finding different object in the map to completeafter playing the first one I wasn't expecting much, but knew this one got some good reviews and knew there had to have been a reason. I started playing and this one really took of. But unlike the first one that after taking off landed rather quickly this one continued to fly. I more involved in the story, I enjoyed the characters and finding different object in the map to complete different objectives. I enjoyed the cities and thought that this game corrected everything and really pushed the open world game forward. I loved the combat as I enjoyed it in the first game and am looking forward to playing the next one in the series.… Expand
  10. gregthreet
    Jan 19, 2013
    6
    I love the platforming, open world, graphics, characters, customization. So why give this a 6? Well one of the key things that this game relies on is combat. And the combat is so poor compared to other games that it can drag the whole experience down. It could as well be a turn taking combat system.
  11. GameReviews
    Aug 13, 2012
    9
    With It's outstanding gameplay, exiting story and flawless body animations, Assassin's Creed 2 is one of the most exiting gaming experience ever. This game is a terrific historic video-game that will grow on you. What Assassin's Creed 2 needs is a better AI. Like, when guards are on water, they die immediately. And the creators could work more in cinematic animations, Still, this game is aWith It's outstanding gameplay, exiting story and flawless body animations, Assassin's Creed 2 is one of the most exiting gaming experience ever. This game is a terrific historic video-game that will grow on you. What Assassin's Creed 2 needs is a better AI. Like, when guards are on water, they die immediately. And the creators could work more in cinematic animations, Still, this game is a must have. 93 out of 100.… Expand
  12. 1jamie50
    Mar 13, 2014
    10
    Assassin's Creed II brings alot more to the table compared to it's predecessor.

    It improves on any aspects of the game that were bringing down the first game, including getting rid of it's linear and repetitive questline. This brings more meaning and a much better and stronger story and main questline. All other aspects from the previous game still remain and there's tons more stuff    Assassin's Creed II brings alot more to the table compared to it's predecessor.

    It improves on any aspects of the game that were bringing down the first game, including getting rid of it's linear and repetitive questline. This brings more meaning and a much better and stronger story and main questline.

    All other aspects from the previous game still remain and there's tons more stuff you can do whilst free-roaming.

    Overall, it's a great open world adventure game that can keep you entertained for quite some time.    … Expand
  13. UserScore
    Apr 13, 2013
    9
    Assassin’s Creed II. Good Points:
    ● The addition of new gameplay elements such as, swimming, driving boat, so etcetera... ●Combat, it has improved a lot than its predecessor, having more variety like picking an enemy's weapon from the floor and use it, or dodge an enemy attacks and with counter-attacks you don't have to be so precise in the moment you do it. Variety in the missions, you    Assassin’s Creed II. Good Points:
    ● The addition of new gameplay elements such as, swimming, driving boat, so etcetera... ●Combat, it has improved a lot than its predecessor, having more variety like picking an enemy's weapon from the floor and use it, or dodge an enemy attacks and with counter-attacks you don't have to be so precise in the moment you do it. Variety in the missions, you don't have to only kill your target in this game, it changes a lot. You maybe have to follow him, or wait until the exact moment to kill him, or maybe pursue him/she. The Length and quality of the campaign, it is a long game and not linear so you always want to know what comes next. The character, Ezio Auditore da Firenze. He's very likeable, he's a strong and bad-ass when he wants, but he also has his soft side. The recreation of The Rinascita of Italy. Side missions and objectives, which were not present in the previous game. Such as races with the horse, or doing parkour. Assassinating different objectives and collecting different objects for rewards in the game, or trophies. Graphics. Variety of weapons and wide inventory.
    BAD POINTS:
    ● Still can't get with the horse into the city. Present day didn't improve, it's still VERY boring. Stealth is okay, but many would prefer a face to face battle.
    Final score:
    Assassin's Creed II is an amazing game which accomplished almost all the things the previous wanted to do, but there are a lot of things that can be improved but they're not very important. Average Score: 9.4    … Expand
  14. Strike2
    May 25, 2013
    9
    After playing the first Assassin's creed and loving its gameplay and story I had to get the follow up to see what happened. I was shocked at how much better this is over the original the story is even more interesting and Ezio is an awesome character. This has probably the best story of all the AC games and the gameplay is improved aswell. Free running is better, combat is better, stealthAfter playing the first Assassin's creed and loving its gameplay and story I had to get the follow up to see what happened. I was shocked at how much better this is over the original the story is even more interesting and Ezio is an awesome character. This has probably the best story of all the AC games and the gameplay is improved aswell. Free running is better, combat is better, stealth is better and the environments are better. Oh and you can now swim!!! The graphics are also awesome, one of the best games you can get… Expand
  15. Yukari
    May 3, 2013
    9
    AC II is the best game of the entire Assassin's Creed franchise and an example of improvement from the first game. The characters have an amazing personality and Ezio in very well put in the story it doesn't looks like he was forced in to the story. The story is just amazing and the best part is visiting this amazing cities of Italy. The game play is very fluid and easy to handle. TheAC II is the best game of the entire Assassin's Creed franchise and an example of improvement from the first game. The characters have an amazing personality and Ezio in very well put in the story it doesn't looks like he was forced in to the story. The story is just amazing and the best part is visiting this amazing cities of Italy. The game play is very fluid and easy to handle. The combat system is brilliant both armed and unarmed. It has some glitches but nothing special.… Expand
  16. bulletchan
    Apr 11, 2016
    8
    This game is just so much fun and it is so beautiful to look at, each area is rendered in amazing detail, so it's a real joy just wandering (or leaping and climbing) around the fully realised cities of Italy. I wasn't expecting it to be so much of a 'sandbox' style environment, you can just
  17. DominikCZE
    Nov 16, 2013
    9
    Definitely the best game in the series, it took all the good things from the first game and perfected them. Many new features were also added such as random non-story related quests and challenges throughout cities and rural areas. The classic Assassin's Creed combination of real historic figures and fiction also works great. I would recommend this game to anyone. You'll get a fair shareDefinitely the best game in the series, it took all the good things from the first game and perfected them. Many new features were also added such as random non-story related quests and challenges throughout cities and rural areas. The classic Assassin's Creed combination of real historic figures and fiction also works great. I would recommend this game to anyone. You'll get a fair share of fast action, conspiracies, slowly progressing story elements, or whatever else you might like. This game truly has it all.… Expand
  18. onewarmslime
    Jul 30, 2014
    8
    This is definitely a great game but unfortunately not completely-bug free on the PS3. Sound and music need more work (particularly dialogues are problematic, sometimes someone is talking and you hit them and their voices continue to play. Music is too silent and ambient). During the late game I had to assassinate someone and they just died on their own and I wasn't even in the area (thisThis is definitely a great game but unfortunately not completely-bug free on the PS3. Sound and music need more work (particularly dialogues are problematic, sometimes someone is talking and you hit them and their voices continue to play. Music is too silent and ambient). During the late game I had to assassinate someone and they just died on their own and I wasn't even in the area (this really annoyed me). Some stealth missions are too hard and I think some of them shouldn't even have been included in the game (this isn't Dishonore). Assassination contracts and Templars' Lair side-quests are fun, the rest not worth bothering with. Graphics are good but the framerate isn't terrific (not very surprising considering the game's performance on the PC). Overall a really nice game, I'd have rated it a 9 if they got some of the bugs ironed out.… Expand
  19. Moragz97
    Apr 5, 2014
    10
    Beautiful. Simply beautiful. Having just moved from PS2 when first played it, it served me the best welcome to the (then) new generation. The graphics are superb, the game play is fun especially when you come down on targets with your twin blades and the cool blade sound is cued. Venice and Florence were the best looking cities but the Assassin's home-town was sort of pointless. Overall, 11/10
  20. Kevlar101
    May 12, 2014
    8
    Released in 2009 and developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Assassin’s Creed II is a unique and compelling adventure through renaissance Italy, placing the protagonist at the front lines of history in a way that no game has ever done prior. It expands on the foundation laid down by its predecessor, improving on many different mechanics while remaining faithful to the formula. In this way,Released in 2009 and developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Assassin’s Creed II is a unique and compelling adventure through renaissance Italy, placing the protagonist at the front lines of history in a way that no game has ever done prior. It expands on the foundation laid down by its predecessor, improving on many different mechanics while remaining faithful to the formula. In this way, Assassin’s Creed II signifies what makes a true sequel, and does it exceptionally well. It certainly has a few loose wires in its system, but nothing that keeps it from being a wonderful experience that should not be missed.

    Assassin’s Creed II is an inspiring success as a sequel, improving and expanding on nearly every aspect and mechanic of the first game, and adding plenty of new and meaningful features into a wonderful mix. It does this with an excellent story with plenty of characters, a good economic system, improved gameplay, a good amount of worthy optional-missions, fantastic cities and atmosphere, and a superb soundtrack. It does have some snags, such as slightly repetitious assassinations, some poorly designed side-activities, and combat that has remained clunky. But fortunately, the experience is not overwhelmingly hindered by those blights. Assassin’s Creed II is one of the most inspiring game experiences of its time, and Ezios quest for vengeance is one that you will not regret taking part in.

    The Positive
    __________
    + Splendid story with plenty of characters
    + Various new and useful features and improvements
    + Most of the side missions are gratifying
    + Ambient cities and atmosphere
    + Superb soundtrack

    The Negative
    ____________
    - Somewhat repetitious assassinations
    - Some side-activities are poorly designed    … Expand
  21. EzioA88
    Jun 24, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 9.5 (rounded up to 10).

    The second Assassin's Creed is where the series really hit its stride, evolving into something that could be churned out on an annual cycle. However, with a character like Ezio Auditore Da Firenze, this really isn't a bad thing (my username was inspired by him). The plot picks up right where the first left off, with an entertaining escape from the Abstergo base. As soon as you get into the Animus 2.0, there is a feeling that this game will feel completely different in tone to the last- and that isn't just because of some pretty new visuals.

    As soon as we meet Ezio, he oozes charisma. The first level is standard tutorial, but you instantly fall in love with the characters. When Ezio finds out his dad's dark secret, things pick up like they never did in the first game. When Ezio watches his father and brothers die, I had a tear in my eye. This is a story of revenge, but the writing, pacing and action is so perfect that it doesn't feel cliched or predictable at all.

    The gameplay has been rightfully improved, with better parkour and free running mechanics and more refined combat, with better, bigger enemy types. The multiple new weapons are badarse, with the double hidden blades being standout combat options. The new economy and money systems are in their early stages of design, but are refined enough to be enjoyable. Once again, there is plenty to do. The open world of Italy is larger than the original's Holy Land and is immaculately detailed. The graphics are spectacular. While the animation and character work is still brilliant, the city steals the show with sweeping architecture and multiple landmarks that are done justice in the Anvil engine. The soundtrack and acting is top notch and the controls fit like a glove.

    If there is one downside to the game, it lacks a substantial amount of innovation. Combat still isn't as great as it could be and the stealth is slowly deteriorating. But, you will rarely care. With an excellent (if a little drawn out plot) and entertaining historical events, this is an almost perfect sequel to what was an iconic new IP for Ubisoft.    … Expand
  22. Brainstorm123
    Sep 19, 2014
    9
    Assassin's Creed II is near perfection; honestly. The only bad thing is the murky graphics, but that's the only problem. The game has a brilliant story, brilliant combat, brilliant open world and brilliant voice acting. There truly is a wealth of content here; assassin contracts to discovering The Truth, it will keep you entertained for hours on end. the story behind it is amazing, withAssassin's Creed II is near perfection; honestly. The only bad thing is the murky graphics, but that's the only problem. The game has a brilliant story, brilliant combat, brilliant open world and brilliant voice acting. There truly is a wealth of content here; assassin contracts to discovering The Truth, it will keep you entertained for hours on end. the story behind it is amazing, with fascinating, engaging and heart-wrenching scenes. I can sincerely promise you that you will never forget this game. I certainly did.… Expand
  23. AndyClimax
    Aug 12, 2014
    9
    Better than it's predecessor in every single way; tighter story, likeable protagonist, better locations and combat, and focuses on what the Assassin's Creed franchise should be about.
  24. bigboss1964
    Aug 12, 2014
    9
    Assassin's Creed II
    Game-play:A big improvement from the first game.Great faster climbing better combat system,and some stealth options that the first game lucked.
    Story:A great story that it will hold you about 14 hours full of great characters that matter to the story both friends or enemies Graphics:Very good graphics.The game looks amazing Notes:It's very easy,it has a lot of    Assassin's Creed II
    Game-play:A big improvement from the first game.Great faster climbing better combat system,and some stealth options that the first game lucked.
    Story:A great story that it will hold you about 14 hours full of great characters that matter to the story both friends or enemies
    Graphics:Very good graphics.The game looks amazing
    Notes:It's very easy,it has a lot of weapons and outfits,the cites that you visit in Italy are awesome,a masterpiece that everyone who whats to called gamer must have it    … Expand
  25. MetaRogue
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    Assassin's Creed 2 is a true sequel. It brilliantly expands on everything featured in the original and adds so much more. Everything is improved and refined in this game. The difficulty level is elevated, making for a more challenging experience for veterans.

    The story is epic, bringing so much action and intrigue to what would be a boring recount of historical events. The gameplay    Assassin's Creed 2 is a true sequel. It brilliantly expands on everything featured in the original and adds so much more. Everything is improved and refined in this game. The difficulty level is elevated, making for a more challenging experience for veterans.

    The story is epic, bringing so much action and intrigue to what would be a boring recount of historical events. The gameplay retains the core elements of the original, but is more dynamic. Combat is more fun this time around by having the ablility to counter with all weapons, the resulting counter-kill sequences more varied and interesting.

    There is more on offer in the vast open world: More collectibles, more areas and more upgrades, all of which contribute to many hours of exploring an excellent recreation of Renaissance Italy.

    The iconic feature of the game: Double hidden blades!!!

    This is truly one of the best games on PS3 and a must have for fans of Assassin's Creed.    … Expand
  26. MyTopREVIEWS_LV
    Jan 14, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The second entry in the AC franchise was a successful sequel, and a better game then the first in many ways.

    First of all.....cutscenes. These gave more life to the game. The story was far more developed then AC1. Introducing new cities to explore, rooftops to climb and Templars to stab. The graphics have also been updated and the bright Italian city's looked phenomenal. The voice acting of Ezio, for the most part, flawless.
    The missions where varied, the characters had a better background than the ones described in AC1.

    Assassins creed 2 is a great sequel to AC and one of the best games ever imo. Compelling story, great set of characters, unforgettable soundtrack, and better graphics.    … Expand
  27. viniciushylian
    Dec 6, 2015
    10
    ótimo jogo, foi o melhor jogo que eu joguei do ps3, ótima trilha sonora, ótima história e boa jogabilidade além de ter sido um dos melhores assassin's creed já feito.
  28. DailySalesman
    Mar 22, 2015
    8
    I can't say I wasn't surprised at what Assassin's Creed II offered after its relatively drab and repetitive predecessor. This game is definitely better than it in almost every way you can think of. The main protagonist Ezio is no doubt much more charming than Altair (who was quite frankly boring) and repetitiveness is no longer a problem. To me the best part of the game was its RenaissanceI can't say I wasn't surprised at what Assassin's Creed II offered after its relatively drab and repetitive predecessor. This game is definitely better than it in almost every way you can think of. The main protagonist Ezio is no doubt much more charming than Altair (who was quite frankly boring) and repetitiveness is no longer a problem. To me the best part of the game was its Renaissance setting. It's very inviting and adds a touch of history to the series. It's easily a must have.… Expand
  29. reubz1123
    Apr 9, 2016
    10
    Really sets the mark for the series. Great game for the series it starts the popularity and completely over turned the original's disappointing performance but this is a great game should be played by everyone. 100/100
  30. Blanche
    Jun 21, 2016
    10
    This game was my first of the Assassin's Creed series and what a game it was. Absolutely amazing game. The wonderfully expressed story; the charming and memorable characters; the awe-inspiring musical compositions by Jesper Kyd that rippled in the background; the excellent graphics and brilliant gameplay made this an absolute PS3 classic. Even gamers who didn't enjoy this game cannot denyThis game was my first of the Assassin's Creed series and what a game it was. Absolutely amazing game. The wonderfully expressed story; the charming and memorable characters; the awe-inspiring musical compositions by Jesper Kyd that rippled in the background; the excellent graphics and brilliant gameplay made this an absolute PS3 classic. Even gamers who didn't enjoy this game cannot deny the huge, ubiquitous influence it had on the rest of the gaming community at the time and rightfully so. This game was a diamond, a true masterpiece and one that I absolutely will come back to when I'm in the mood for a good old dose of nostalgia.… Expand
  31. Ishi123
    Oct 31, 2016
    10
    The first Assassin's Creed was a great start to a great new franchise, and its sequel improves on the first game in every single aspect.

    Gone is the repetitive seek and kill mission structure of the original game, introducing a flowing and dynamic story structure that allows for even greater variety and letting you carry out your missions in any way you want. The setting of Renaissance    The first Assassin's Creed was a great start to a great new franchise, and its sequel improves on the first game in every single aspect.

    Gone is the repetitive seek and kill mission structure of the original game, introducing a flowing and dynamic story structure that allows for even greater variety and letting you carry out your missions in any way you want. The setting of Renaissance Italy is absolutely beautiful, being one of my favorite video game settings ever (though the actual cities do feel a bit small), and the musical talents of Jesper Kyd is used to the fullest to bring this wonderful setting to life with a soundtrack that is one of my favorites from any game.

    Somehow, the story of Assassin's Creed II has managed to surpass its predecessor, feeling even more involved and amazingly presented. The story makes you feel for the characters involved, and though it's of course another quest for revenge against those who wronged you, a story done approximately a billion times before, it's quickly supported by the feeling that you're involved in things much larger than your own story. The Assassin's vs Templars narrative is woven well into the story, as you discover conspiracy and treachery, in the end finding your revenge, but also new purpose as you realize just what is at stake.

    The gameplay is almost the exact same as the previous game, but with some new features that make the gameplay more varied and give you an extra edge. New assassination techniques are available, such as the ledge assassination, hiding spot assassination, and my favorite, the air assassination, the most satisfying way to take down a target in the series. In addition to new weapons and equipment, such as multiple melee weapons, smoke bombs a friggin gun, you are supplied with two hidden blades later on in the game for double the assassinating power, allowing you to take down two enemies at once, and for the more lethal assassin, they can be used in open combat and their counter moves are always instant kills, even for the biggest and baddest enemies in the game (if you can nail the very small counter window they have).

    More freedom to use your new skills is also appreciated, with the open-ended level and mission design allowing for creativity in your missions. Perhaps you'll follow your target from the roof, or maybe you'll follow them using a group of courtesans to distract guards, and once you're there, will you drop down from the roof in the middle of the circle of guards to take them out, or will you use a smoke bomb to cover yourself during your kill and your escape?

    A new economy feature feels more involved, as well, allowing you to purchase new weapons and armor, or even change the color of your assassin garb. Maces, spears, daggers, swords, and axes are all available to use in combat, providing great variety to settle violent disputes.

    Assassin's Creed II is a prime example of what a sequel should be, improving on the previous game in every way and adding new additions that feel right at home. The game holds a special place in my heart, and is one of my favorite games ever. If you can only play one Assassin's Creed game in your life, make it Assassin's Creed II.    … Expand
  32. Alvokun
    Feb 2, 2017
    8
    This is the penultimate Assassin's Creed game I played, since I ended up getting tired of the mechanics of the saga and have not played anymore up to date.

    However, I must recognize AC II is quite a good game, which takes many of the positive aspects from its predecessor and improves them while adding new elements. Technically powerful and with a decent plot for a game, I would actually    This is the penultimate Assassin's Creed game I played, since I ended up getting tired of the mechanics of the saga and have not played anymore up to date.

    However, I must recognize AC II is quite a good game, which takes many of the positive aspects from its predecessor and improves them while adding new elements. Technically powerful and with a decent plot for a game, I would actually recommend it, if and when you are not swamped about playing the same AC game over and over again (apart from a new setting and some new weapons and options).    … Expand
  33. XJoseManuel10X
    Dec 25, 2017
    10
    Assassin's Creed 2 is a 2009 sandbox style action-adventure-stealth video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. The game primarily takes place during the Renaissance in Italy.

    + Interesting Story + The Historical Setting is Brilliantly Recreated + A Greater Variety of Missions, Weapons, and Stealth Techniques than the Original + The Use of Commerce and Factions    Assassin's Creed 2 is a 2009 sandbox style action-adventure-stealth video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. The game primarily takes place during the Renaissance in Italy.

    + Interesting Story
    + The Historical Setting is Brilliantly Recreated
    + A Greater Variety of Missions, Weapons, and Stealth Techniques than the Original
    + The Use of Commerce and Factions
    + More Fluid Combat and Parkour Animations
    + Tombs Mission are Great
    + Amazing Soundtrack
    + Beautiful Presentation    … Expand
  34. [anonymous]
    Jan 20, 2010
    9
    Manages to improve on the original. This game is great from the sandbox gameplay, to the conspiracy stories.
  35. KaelemB
    Jan 3, 2010
    10
    Perfect, it had enough similarities to hold onto what made AC 1 great and enough changes to make it still more interesting but didn't deviate to much from the original formulae :)
  36. JakD
    Nov 18, 2009
    10
    ACII Exceeds the first game in every way. Great graphics, great music, divers gameplay and an awesome setting. This is what Assassin's Creed needed to be!
  37. MarcosL
    Nov 20, 2009
    10
    Amazing...incredible... thank you for have the oportunity to trip to Italy with my xbox360.
  38. SillyT
    Nov 20, 2009
    10
    While the prequel was boring in many aspects, part 2 is on a whole different level and is indeed a perfect gaming experience. Should be Game of the year 2009. Sadly, it probably won't due to mediocre games hyped by the industry, as always.
  39. Blade2
    Jan 2, 2010
    9
    Don't let the AC1 fool you. AC2 is different in many ways. Lot of effort has gone into making the cities in the game. A must have/play-and-sell.
  40. HarrisonD
    Jan 22, 2010
    8
    Like marmite, you love it or you hate it. I loved it, i loved it so much that i got platinum. and i love it still.
  41. RallenS.
    Jan 31, 2010
    10
    This is an improvement on the original in every single way, and a game of great proportions. AAA grade title!
  42. JosephK
    Nov 22, 2009
    10
    an amazing game!! After being dissapointed by the first game, I was apprehensive about this but seriously everything in AC2 has been polished and perfected with all the crap cut out from the first title. Graphics, gameplay and plot all get a 10 and dont even start me on longetivity, its an RPGers dream. Pretty much if you liked the first game you'll go bonkes for this and if u hated an amazing game!! After being dissapointed by the first game, I was apprehensive about this but seriously everything in AC2 has been polished and perfected with all the crap cut out from the first title. Graphics, gameplay and plot all get a 10 and dont even start me on longetivity, its an RPGers dream. Pretty much if you liked the first game you'll go bonkes for this and if u hated the first game, kinda like me, you'll still love it, buy it!!… Expand
  43. MarkW
    Nov 23, 2009
    10
    Assassin's 2 is EVERYTHING I had hoped the first game was going to be from the initial vids. The first game was a huge disappointment. Thankfully Ubisoft et al have heeded the criticisms and come back with an accomplished sequel.
  44. EvanB
    Nov 24, 2009
    10
    I was a pretty big fan of AC1, and was very hyped for this sequel, and I must say, it delivers. It's the best Action/Adventure game I've ever played. Assassinations feel a lot better than they did in AC1, free-running flows very well, the quests are more than just 'Pickpocket this guy, now kill your target'. I'm also glad that there's shops! In AC1 I really I was a pretty big fan of AC1, and was very hyped for this sequel, and I must say, it delivers. It's the best Action/Adventure game I've ever played. Assassinations feel a lot better than they did in AC1, free-running flows very well, the quests are more than just 'Pickpocket this guy, now kill your target'. I'm also glad that there's shops! In AC1 I really sometimes got bored of my same old sword. AC2 has a great frame-rate as well, not to mention an interesting story. Right now it's my GOTY candidate. The only thing I have against AC2 is sometimes free-running can get a bit buggy, but this only happened to me maybe twice so far, so I still feel fine giving it a 10.… Expand
  45. Kgg
    Dec 9, 2009
    10
    They took all the things you were complaining about with the first one, fixed it... and made everything that was good, better and more varied
  46. EliV
    Dec 10, 2009
    10
    Fantastic game. It is hard for me to find any other game in recent memory that continually kept me wanting more, throughout the entire game. I rate games based on 4 main categories: Graphics, Gameplay, Extras, Overall Enjoyability. I am an EXTREME critic of these concepts of games, and give a thorough rating on each category. This is the first and only game that I have given a perfect 10. Fantastic game. It is hard for me to find any other game in recent memory that continually kept me wanting more, throughout the entire game. I rate games based on 4 main categories: Graphics, Gameplay, Extras, Overall Enjoyability. I am an EXTREME critic of these concepts of games, and give a thorough rating on each category. This is the first and only game that I have given a perfect 10. I can rebut each and every argument that anyone has toward slandering this game, including main complaints about the control scheme and the lack of multiplayer. The control scheme is difficult to use only to those who do not take advantage of the training ring located outside of Ezio's villa. Any problem you have with the controls can be learned by practicing your combat and your movement skills there. As for multiplayer, the game can be played by one's self, or with a friend or family member. I found it extremely enjoyable to decode the puzzles from the glyphs with my wife, who HATES video games. It has everything a game should have. Action, adventure, gore, sex, violence, suspense, conspiracy and history, while combining all of these concepts into a true masterpiece. Fantastically done. Perfect 10.… Expand
  47. dannyf
    Dec 14, 2009
    10
    This game was the greatest game I have ever played in my entire life. everything about assassins creed II stands out from the crowd. the game play is intense, the characters are quite intriguing and the mix of history with fiction gives the game a "da Vinci Code" feeling. Highly Recommended
  48. MiKE
    Dec 23, 2009
    9
    Great game! intresting, amazing graphics, great gameplay. Tooke me a 3 week adventure to finish the game. excellent!
  49. MOCD
    Nov 24, 2009
    9
    A brilliant game. As critics have pointed out, it improves over the original in every way and there's nothing conceivably wrong with it beyond a few odd glitches (I find it disproportionately difficult to pick up objects like corpses and boxes sometimes, with the contextual O button easily distracted and often doing something different to what it says), and the graphics, which, while A brilliant game. As critics have pointed out, it improves over the original in every way and there's nothing conceivably wrong with it beyond a few odd glitches (I find it disproportionately difficult to pick up objects like corpses and boxes sometimes, with the contextual O button easily distracted and often doing something different to what it says), and the graphics, which, while amazing, seem to be odd and tacked on during the present day sections - Lucy's face looks like a stretched low resolution jpeg, and she's one of the first things you see in the game. Beyond these tiny flaws, the game is unbelievably good, being addictive and having a clear narrative far from the contorted original. I strongly believe this to be one of the best videogames released in this generation and very much look forward to the next in the series with baited breath.… Expand
  50. BobbyR
    Nov 27, 2009
    9
    I find it funny that people either love this game or love to hate this game. I can see some respects of both, it's not the perfect game, but it is NOT worth a 2 rating unless someone was looking for a shooter and stumbled on this thinking "wait this isn't halo?WTF, i'm giving this a 2!" It's easy to overlook some flaws in the game such as minor glitches that will see I find it funny that people either love this game or love to hate this game. I can see some respects of both, it's not the perfect game, but it is NOT worth a 2 rating unless someone was looking for a shooter and stumbled on this thinking "wait this isn't halo?WTF, i'm giving this a 2!" It's easy to overlook some flaws in the game such as minor glitches that will see your character get stuck on a wall, but the overall look, feel and story to the game is incredible. Compared to the first game, this is better, there is an actual plot to this story other than politics. The AI may not be the best, but compared to other games, this is far better. One reviewed said that the crowd didn't react to the character falling out of the sky... well this is a game and not every little aspect can be taken into account, especially with the depth this game has. Anyways I think this game is one of the best games I have played in a while, incorporating all the right features for a spectacular adventure.… Expand
  51. CiaranH
    Nov 28, 2009
    10
    I was a little concerned about this game after all the hype that proceeded it but thankfully I had nothing to worry about. The story runs smoothly and even if you decide to wander off and do some of the side missions you are never too far away from the action. The fight scenes do sometimes feel a little choreographed but the variety of extra things to do in the game mean that you soon I was a little concerned about this game after all the hype that proceeded it but thankfully I had nothing to worry about. The story runs smoothly and even if you decide to wander off and do some of the side missions you are never too far away from the action. The fight scenes do sometimes feel a little choreographed but the variety of extra things to do in the game mean that you soon forget about that. A nice addition to the game is UPLAY, a trophy style system introduced by Ubisoft that allows you to "buy" extra things for your game (like extra throwing knives, an Altaïr costume and an exclusive map that lets you explore the Auditore family crypt as well as getting you a nice wad of cash) once you have achieved certain conditions in game. It adds to the trophies that you also get from the game by giving you a tangible reward. I would recommend this game to everyone as it improves on the previous incarnation and allows you to become immersed in the story and the environment.… Expand
  52. RafaelShekarchi
    Dec 29, 2009
    9
    It is a BRILLIANT game with a good story and amazing graphics. But it does take a little while before you get used to the controls because there are so many!!! But it is a really good game and you should get it for PS3 of Xbox360 (i played both).
  53. magcakpro
    Mar 13, 2011
    8
    They took everything that I hated about the original and threw it away, and everything they added was great. I just wish the movement and climbing was as smooth as the Uncharted games. I know that is difficult to pull off in a "sand-box" environment, but I hate climbing 7 stories just to jump off to my death at the very end.
  54. skim123
    Apr 5, 2012
    7
    Great game. I love the open world and the control feels great. Climbing and jumping on rooftops is a blast. The missions are pretty interesting, but many are a bit too easy due to the dumbed down A.I. enemies. I wish they made the enemies more aware and "smarter". Sometimes it's a bit too easy to sneak up on guys without them seeing your or hearing you - when it comes to stealth games, IGreat game. I love the open world and the control feels great. Climbing and jumping on rooftops is a blast. The missions are pretty interesting, but many are a bit too easy due to the dumbed down A.I. enemies. I wish they made the enemies more aware and "smarter". Sometimes it's a bit too easy to sneak up on guys without them seeing your or hearing you - when it comes to stealth games, I want complete realism, like in the Hitman games. I want relentless, unforgiving A.I. enemies that force me to really think and strategize my attack.… Expand
  55. JDConspirator
    Feb 22, 2011
    8
    Assassins Creed 2 is a generally beautiful sandbox third person action game. The architecture is wonderful, the story is cleverly integrated (though Desmond's section of the game is largely pointless, he wants to be an assassain, but when does he ever use his skills to full effect?) and the animations for the stealth kills are as impressive and brutal as ever. Unfortunately AC2 stumblesAssassins Creed 2 is a generally beautiful sandbox third person action game. The architecture is wonderful, the story is cleverly integrated (though Desmond's section of the game is largely pointless, he wants to be an assassain, but when does he ever use his skills to full effect?) and the animations for the stealth kills are as impressive and brutal as ever. Unfortunately AC2 stumbles graphically, looking very dated at times with constant screen tearing and draw in problems becoming annoyances. Also the missions are rather boring as well, Ezio will usually be helping with numerous problems in exchange for tracking down and killing key templar leaders. Luckly there is more to do in AC2 but the majority of what you will do is probably going to be left sparingly. It's not fair to call AC2 a disappointment, due to the richness crafted from its gameplay and narrative but it's hard not to be disappointed with leftover problems from the original AC and the mainly boring missions, but hey at least each mission gives us more narrative intrigue right?… Expand
  56. SoNyght
    Dec 4, 2010
    9
    Assassin's creed 2 is the sequel to the upseting assassin's creed so should we think any better of it and the answer is Hell Yeah. Assassin's creed 2 is a better game over all with a deep stroy of italian assassin Ezio Auditore and his tale of revenge but a better story isnt the only reason why this game is awesome. assassins creed 2 adds new features to the series by giving you new toolsAssassin's creed 2 is the sequel to the upseting assassin's creed so should we think any better of it and the answer is Hell Yeah. Assassin's creed 2 is a better game over all with a deep stroy of italian assassin Ezio Auditore and his tale of revenge but a better story isnt the only reason why this game is awesome. assassins creed 2 adds new features to the series by giving you new tools for assassinating your targets along with a better free running experience and better gameplay over all, now everything is smoother and more fun in fact there is so much to do that it turns from about a 15 hour game to about a 20 hour game or even more. the game is so well done i actually felt sad when i was finished with it i just wish the game was a bit longer but then again thats why they mad brotherhood isn't it. i cant simplify this enough if you dont have or had assassins creed 2 the time to act is now go to the store and buy this ubisoft masterpiece… Expand
  57. baalsoptio
    Nov 8, 2010
    8
    This game was very entertaining to play and is one of the few that I could be bothered to stick with long enough to land the platinum trophy. The story is great, the renditions of Renaissance Italy are fantastic, and there are some really cool elements to the gameplay. My biggest issue with the game is the terrible combat...it just feels clunky and basically ends up as button mashing,This game was very entertaining to play and is one of the few that I could be bothered to stick with long enough to land the platinum trophy. The story is great, the renditions of Renaissance Italy are fantastic, and there are some really cool elements to the gameplay. My biggest issue with the game is the terrible combat...it just feels clunky and basically ends up as button mashing, even though there is some potential for strategy. There isn't much challenge in the game, although in this case it doesn't detract from the overall experience. I found some of the puzzles kind of hard, not because of the puzzle difficulty but because if you are playing this game on a smaller standard def tv some of the tiny pictures and text can be tough. This could be used as an excuse to by a 60" 1080p tv though, so maybe that isn't such a bad thing. In my ideal gaming world, they would take the elements of Infamous that were great (the fluid scalability of the environment and action) and mix it with the great story and enhanced realism of ACII. After playing Infamous ACII feels slow and sluggish to respond, but ACII undoubtedly had a better story and more diverse missions. Overall, this is a really good game that could have been great. Maybe Ubisoft will continue to refine the gameplay and make AC: Brotherhood the game that this one COULD have been.… Expand
  58. che_don_john
    Oct 7, 2010
    8
    After the horror of the first Assassin's Creed I was very reluctant to try ACII, despite assurances from friends that it was much, much better than its predecessor. Eventually I took the plunge, but after the first hour of tedious missions, pointless activities, frustrating controls and the pointlessly stupid 'man from future reliving memories of ancestors' BS my heart sunk. They've doneAfter the horror of the first Assassin's Creed I was very reluctant to try ACII, despite assurances from friends that it was much, much better than its predecessor. Eventually I took the plunge, but after the first hour of tedious missions, pointless activities, frustrating controls and the pointlessly stupid 'man from future reliving memories of ancestors' BS my heart sunk. They've done me, I thought. Ubisoft are laughing at me; they made me play their first terrible game, and then tricked me into thinking their sequel was different.

    And then a turning point game, around about the time when the protagonist, Ezio Auditore da Firenze, leaves Florence and sets up home in a villa. Suddenly, the game felt good. It all clicked into place. It began to be...enjoyable. All which, with hindsight, renders the first hour of ACII as perhaps the most prolonged, convoluted and unnecessary introduction to gameplay that I've ever seen in a game. But, no matter. It was over, and the fun could begin.

    AC II has the same annoying sticky controls as the first game and the same dodgy camera, but the missions are much more varied (there is repetition, but nowhere to the same extent as before). The combat has also remained slow and boring, boiling down to counter-attack, lather, rinse, repeat, but in all other aspects the gameplay is fun. What stands out most are the side-missions that send Ezio into crypts and caverns for some Uncharted/Tomb Raider-style platforming, climbing and puzzle-solving. The economy system also works well, encouraging you to bother with side-missions and activities that were just pointless distractions in the first game.

    I've tried to explain why ACII is a good game by picking out certain aspects and features but, in all honesty, I can't really put my finger on it. Its whole is greater than the sum of all its parts, and it just feels good to play. And that's enough for me.    … Expand
  59. assassinscreed2
    Sep 11, 2010
    10
    ac1 was not so good but ac2 was the best game in the world for me and i can already see that ac brotherhood will be also the best game. There are many reasons why i like this game is that it has characters that were also in real life and the story of the game was also created by following the events in past time. second reason is that the environment of the game is really realistic and itac1 was not so good but ac2 was the best game in the world for me and i can already see that ac brotherhood will be also the best game. There are many reasons why i like this game is that it has characters that were also in real life and the story of the game was also created by following the events in past time. second reason is that the environment of the game is really realistic and it make gamers to feel like they are really in Italy at the time. There are many other reason why i like this game and in the end i just want to say that assassins creed and Italy rocks and please don't stop making assassins creed.… Expand
  60. Deuterium
    Oct 19, 2011
    9
    Really fun game which starts off right where the first one ended. The difference between Assassin's Creed I and II is night and day. More variety, more context, better game play, better story, better cities, better characters, etc... I really enjoyed playing this game and following the story. I love a good game that has a great story to tell, one that you get caught up in and thinkReally fun game which starts off right where the first one ended. The difference between Assassin's Creed I and II is night and day. More variety, more context, better game play, better story, better cities, better characters, etc... I really enjoyed playing this game and following the story. I love a good game that has a great story to tell, one that you get caught up in and think about even when you're not playing. If you hated the first one, you should definitely give this one a try.… Expand
  61. bjsteel
    Dec 13, 2010
    9
    Assassin's Creed II is a great game, but its not without its faults. The story of Ezio is thrilling, and the locations and characters are fantastic. However, the combat is overly simple and lacks depth. With an improved combat system ACII would have been an instant classic and worthy of a 10/10. In saying that its still one of the best looking games on the PS3 and will give you hours ofAssassin's Creed II is a great game, but its not without its faults. The story of Ezio is thrilling, and the locations and characters are fantastic. However, the combat is overly simple and lacks depth. With an improved combat system ACII would have been an instant classic and worthy of a 10/10. In saying that its still one of the best looking games on the PS3 and will give you hours of quality entertainment.… Expand
  62. Isaac
    Mar 13, 2011
    8
    The first Assassin's creed was a very interesting game. It had its faults but it also had a very unique plot that made me wanna finish the game and see what happens in the end. Assassin's creed 2 is a huge improvment over the first in some ereas but in others I felt AC1 was better , specifically in the story department. The free running is basically the same in the second game, andThe first Assassin's creed was a very interesting game. It had its faults but it also had a very unique plot that made me wanna finish the game and see what happens in the end. Assassin's creed 2 is a huge improvment over the first in some ereas but in others I felt AC1 was better , specifically in the story department. The free running is basically the same in the second game, and although it is very fun to run across Italian towns from one rooftop to the other there are issues that can sometimes become really annoying. In some of the times the game automatically makes Ezio jump to a completly wrong direction causing you to fall to your death. The combat, though still a bit shallow, has improved by much so now you have tons of new different weapons with special finishing moves that add more variety to the action. The game is also longer then the first( 15-20 hours of story missions). The story however is a little overdone for my taste. The ''conspiracy'' stuff wasn't clear at all and it seems the developers want you to get intriqued and curious about things they don't even know themselves. Ezio is a weaker character then Altair in my opinion. The plot is all over the place and new characters come out of nowhere. Ezio is just way too powerfull for a regular guy. how he had become an assassin ubisoft doesn't show. Altair felt like a true assassin that was raised years to become what he was. Ezio becomes a master assassin in practically a year. Overall if you liked the first game you will also like the second. The game is very fun, it looks great, the story is still overall good and there is plenty of replay value.… Expand
  63. Creativita
    Dec 18, 2010
    10
    Assassin's Creed 2 is one of the most amazing games I have ever played. With a brilliant, complex and meaningful storyline, amazing interaction with the surrounding world and stunning graphics this is one of Ubisoft's greatest master pieces. It really seams as if you are back in the Italian Renaissance.
  64. pwnage332
    Dec 24, 2010
    9
    Amazing Game, really fun, also it's story is the main driver of the game. It's in-depth and is very intriguing. I love this game so much I'm gonna pre order the 3rd. One of the best story driven games I've ever played. If there is something that could improve would be a difficulty setting of some sort or a longer game. The game is pretty short all in all. Other than that it's amazing
  65. extext
    Jan 5, 2011
    8
    In comparison with the original, AC2 is a prodigious game. Scaling buildings sometimes didn't transmute well even with the ostensible improvement over AC1, albeit overall by itself, a good game nonetheless.

    One-hundred-percenting -- which also happens to be my only platinum at the moment -- was reasonable in difficulty, in turn making it rewarding to procure the last two trophies.
  66. AlnORTIZ
    Jul 8, 2011
    9
    I got this game almost a year ago and this is the best game Ubisoft has to offer! Unlike the first AC, ACII fixes the problems with the first game. Gone are the repetitive missions and gone is the confusing story. Instead we get a best explanation of the story and the gameplay is much more varied and fun. The assassinations are more fun to execute and I like the choice of 15th centuryI got this game almost a year ago and this is the best game Ubisoft has to offer! Unlike the first AC, ACII fixes the problems with the first game. Gone are the repetitive missions and gone is the confusing story. Instead we get a best explanation of the story and the gameplay is much more varied and fun. The assassinations are more fun to execute and I like the choice of 15th century Italy rather than the Crusades. This game is amazing and you'll want to check this game out after playing the original AC.… Expand
  67. Penisvanlesbian
    Jul 30, 2011
    8
    Generally good game. Graphics were really good and the gameplay was amazing. My only problems were the fact that you couldn't replay missions and the camera could sometimes get annoying.
  68. bowlesy101
    Jul 15, 2011
    10
    Assassin's Creed 2 is one of the best games out there. The story is interesting, compelling and is sure to keep an history fan fascinated, the gameplay is awesome with some great new features which will give an AC fan a happy face. The graphics are spot on, looking at The Duomo di Firenze at 1080p is beautiful. The Cuts Scenes are a big step up and you really feel for the character Ezio.Assassin's Creed 2 is one of the best games out there. The story is interesting, compelling and is sure to keep an history fan fascinated, the gameplay is awesome with some great new features which will give an AC fan a happy face. The graphics are spot on, looking at The Duomo di Firenze at 1080p is beautiful. The Cuts Scenes are a big step up and you really feel for the character Ezio. And the soundtrack is one of the bests i have ever listen to. This game is truly great… Expand
  69. Wulfbeat
    Feb 20, 2012
    8
    Assassin's Creed II is among the top PS3 games there are. Graphics in the beautiful cities of this game, gameplay and music are brilliant in this game. The story is good with a twist and you have to love the characters here. The enviroment is the best thing is this game and it's fantastic to experience this in a game. There is plenty to do in side missions, which could be a littleAssassin's Creed II is among the top PS3 games there are. Graphics in the beautiful cities of this game, gameplay and music are brilliant in this game. The story is good with a twist and you have to love the characters here. The enviroment is the best thing is this game and it's fantastic to experience this in a game. There is plenty to do in side missions, which could be a little repetitive but they're enough fun to accomplish for most players. There are few flaws in this game of which maybe the biggest one is that it's so scripted that very few will start a second playthrough. Also no multiplayer and repetitiveness gives it a little minus. However, it's a damn fine game to buy.… Expand
  70. shahzadkhero
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    AC2 is without a doubt the best AC game till date. The story, the environment and the game play was the best i have played in a long time. The game takes you on a journey and one feels that he is part of that era. That's what games should be like.
  71. PhenomHeat
    Oct 19, 2011
    9
    Great game, a huge improvement over Assassin's Creed in every way.
  72. ZexenVatenkeist
    Mar 22, 2012
    9
    Now this is how you do it. Assassin's Creed II takes everything that worked for it's predecessor (and it wasn't much) and changes everything that didn't. Most mechanics remains the same with the addition of some tweaks to it (like the double hidden blades). Combat and climbing are also familiar, but the similarities end there. Assassin's Creed II introduces great characters mixed inNow this is how you do it. Assassin's Creed II takes everything that worked for it's predecessor (and it wasn't much) and changes everything that didn't. Most mechanics remains the same with the addition of some tweaks to it (like the double hidden blades). Combat and climbing are also familiar, but the similarities end there. Assassin's Creed II introduces great characters mixed in interesting, compelling stories both inside and outside the Animus. There are many more possibilities and a ton of things to do, including side-missions, collectibles and developing your character and his headquarters. This game succeeds where it's predecessor failed: it is a game fun to play from start to finish.… Expand
  73. dluo
    Jan 17, 2012
    9
    This was my first Assassin's Creed game and it's what got me hooked onto the franchise. The variety of game play was astounding and definitively a improvement upon the first. However, visually I felt this game was a downgrade from the first. The way Ezio draws and sheaths his sword was clunky, his robe acts like it's made of plastic (there's not much sway to give the illusion of an actualThis was my first Assassin's Creed game and it's what got me hooked onto the franchise. The variety of game play was astounding and definitively a improvement upon the first. However, visually I felt this game was a downgrade from the first. The way Ezio draws and sheaths his sword was clunky, his robe acts like it's made of plastic (there's not much sway to give the illusion of an actual robe like the first game), and flamboyant dress of Ezio (with the unnecessary cape) makes him stick out like a sore thumb in a crowd of NPCs. Small details like this may seem dismissive but for me it gives me a sense in the quality of the game and how much time developer's spend on it to improve the tiniest details. Though it is superior to the first game but feel the developers took a backseat approach detail and quality wise in making a environment that was as less believable than first Assassin's game.… Expand
  74. kailip
    Dec 29, 2011
    9
    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. I'll give it 9 only because it seems unfair to give it an 8.
  75. undeadmixtape
    Feb 5, 2012
    9
    Si te gusto el demo, es decir el AC 1, el juego completo o como le llamaron Assassins Creed II, es una buena opcion mezclando elementos utilizados por el Prince of Persia pero con situaciones historicas de por medio, hacen de AC II, un juego a tomar en cuenta, de los 4 que han salido este seria el que deberias comprar primero
  76. fanguychris
    Mar 18, 2012
    9
    This game did not disappoint, the amount of effort that Ubisoft has put in to create this game has paid off, Assassin's Creed 2 is brilliant. Most of its quality is inside the animus and not in what's happening in the present day but still both sides of its engaging and interesting story are well executed. Renaissance Italy is brought to life beautifully in this game and watching Ezio jumpThis game did not disappoint, the amount of effort that Ubisoft has put in to create this game has paid off, Assassin's Creed 2 is brilliant. Most of its quality is inside the animus and not in what's happening in the present day but still both sides of its engaging and interesting story are well executed. Renaissance Italy is brought to life beautifully in this game and watching Ezio jump and climb all over these historical landmarks is a thing of beauty. Visually its meant to be taken in as a whole because when you get up close on characters and objects things do look pretty ugly but you can mostly forgive that for how the game looks as a whole. The freerunning gameplay is very fun but doesn't always work the way you need it to. This game is definitely not flawless and I wasn't surprised that it didn't win game of the year but I wasn't surprised that it was nominated. I would highly recommend this game to most types of gamers.… Expand
  77. Sly101
    Mar 22, 2012
    9
    Superior to the original in every way, I think this is one of the best improved sequels ever made. Combat is better, climbing is better, characters are amazingly more memorable. Music is stunningly beautiful. It does get a bit repetitive at times as a few missions are repeated. On a whole it reminded me of Sly Cooper (slightly worse) with its climbing and stealth focus with good charactersSuperior to the original in every way, I think this is one of the best improved sequels ever made. Combat is better, climbing is better, characters are amazingly more memorable. Music is stunningly beautiful. It does get a bit repetitive at times as a few missions are repeated. On a whole it reminded me of Sly Cooper (slightly worse) with its climbing and stealth focus with good characters and a fine plot. I really enjoyed this game. 9/10 from me.… Expand
  78. sityoazzdown
    May 18, 2012
    8
    played this a while back, but I remember this to be a great game. It definitely was more diverse than the first game(gun, flying, etc). I did find the game kind of repetitive, but just stick to the story line, missions and you'll have a good time. There isn't much to do after beating the game though, as if you kill civilians for fun, you'll desynchronize or whatever. A solid 80.
  79. StarWarsMan
    Jul 18, 2012
    10
    Quite argueablly my favorite game of all-time. ACll offers you a look inside a young Italian boy's sad and tradgic life and man is it a ride! The game makes you feel as if you were Ezio Auditorie and I easily got into the story so much that during Ezio's time in the vault i was yelling out questions a minerva! But long story short if your looking for fun, excitment, beauty, story tellingQuite argueablly my favorite game of all-time. ACll offers you a look inside a young Italian boy's sad and tradgic life and man is it a ride! The game makes you feel as if you were Ezio Auditorie and I easily got into the story so much that during Ezio's time in the vault i was yelling out questions a minerva! But long story short if your looking for fun, excitment, beauty, story telling its all there and mix's for somthing special!… Expand
  80. Shahid646
    Sep 6, 2012
    10
    What a beautiful game. I think it is at the top of my favorite games list. I start playing and playing and playing and playing........ I played Assassin's Creed 1 but AC 2 is much much much better in graphics, game play , storyline and everything. Thanks to Ubisoft for such a awesome game.
  81. starmarx39
    Mar 23, 2014
    9
    Not only a fantastic, beautiful, brilliant stealth/adventure game, but an accurate one. This game has helped me pass numerous tests I may have failed. I've toured the locations from the game, and seen their match up. My grandfather even, who had lived in two of the game's locations for years was given a controller and found that he could find real locations he knew of without the aid of aNot only a fantastic, beautiful, brilliant stealth/adventure game, but an accurate one. This game has helped me pass numerous tests I may have failed. I've toured the locations from the game, and seen their match up. My grandfather even, who had lived in two of the game's locations for years was given a controller and found that he could find real locations he knew of without the aid of a map, claiming it was like being back home. Even if not for gameplay, you've no reason not to touch the one and only perfect Assassin's Creed.… Expand
  82. Syriamn
    Oct 21, 2012
    8
    Personally i prefer the original but that doesn't mean that this is not good as well. Maybe it was because of the historical location. I think that the middle age of AC1 was better retracted than the renaissance of AC2. In spite of these minor details it's always satisfying to play the AC series. It's a reference of this generation's gaming.
  83. 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
  84. 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 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.
  85. Toffenuff
    Jun 19, 2013
    9
    Sweet game! Definite improvement over the AC 1 and a must-play.

    Graphics are stunning and the environments are extremely realistic when I went to Italy and visited the cities that were in the game, I was like, "Whoa! These buildings and landmarks actually look exactly like what I saw in the game!!!" and that was really cool. So one of the biggest highpoints is the detail put into    Sweet game! Definite improvement over the AC 1 and a must-play.

    Graphics are stunning and the environments are extremely realistic when I went to Italy and visited the cities that were in the game, I was like, "Whoa! These buildings and landmarks actually look exactly like what I saw in the game!!!" and that was really cool. So one of the biggest highpoints is the detail put into making the cities come alive, and you do spend almost all your time in the cities so it was a good call to really focus on making them more immersive.

    While some of the gameplay does get blatantly repetitive at times (only reason why it's not a 10), this is still a great open-world/sandbox game with a lot of different weapons and techniques to try out as the game progresses and a healthy amount of side missions to keep you busy if you don't want to continue the main plot just yet. I loved the whole upgrading system for your city and decorating/improving your villa was fun. Moneymaking was really easy this way and I was raking in the dough halfway through the game, and financial security even in a game is important. heh

    I thought the story was really interesting, and the way it played into actual historical events was fantastic. The characters were all well done too, with great voice acting, and it's interesting to see how the web of relationships goes along. Not too much interaction and depth beyond cutscenes for the NPC characters though.    … Expand
  86. ninja_dolphin
    Feb 4, 2013
    9
    This game is probably the most improved sequel outside of Just cause 2 ever, almost everything the original game failed at this game succeeds massively with. The combat is far better and the missions are varied. The story is so much better as instead of playing as a faceless assassin like in the first game, you're a charming Italian guy who injects a much needed sense of humor into theThis game is probably the most improved sequel outside of Just cause 2 ever, almost everything the original game failed at this game succeeds massively with. The combat is far better and the missions are varied. The story is so much better as instead of playing as a faceless assassin like in the first game, you're a charming Italian guy who injects a much needed sense of humor into the game. The environments are more varied and much nicer than the original and the fantastic parkour remains fun. The soundtrack is also very well done and even memorable at times. The game is also very lengthy taking hours upon hours to do everything. Only problem is the best strategy in combat is still to keep countering and blocking constantly and two of the 14 sequences are DLC which is a bit unfair. Other than that though It's a fantastic sequel and great game.… Expand
  87. chrisjones914
    Jun 13, 2013
    10
    This is without a doubt the best Assassin's Creed game! Its got a great story, great characters, and a great setting! If you're a fan of history or just action/adventure games you should definitely give this one a go!
  88. CappuccinoGamer
    May 3, 2013
    9
    Loved this game. Was very much like actively participating in an epic movie. Really liked how the camera auto adjusted during game play and found the controls logical and simple to coordinate.
    Only thing that I had big issues with was the gun weapon was impossible to aim, but from what I can tell this was a glitch in my game and not many others.
    Other than that, this game made me a big    Loved this game. Was very much like actively participating in an epic movie. Really liked how the camera auto adjusted during game play and found the controls logical and simple to coordinate.
    Only thing that I had big issues with was the gun weapon was impossible to aim, but from what I can tell this was a glitch in my game and not many others.
    Other than that, this game made me a big fan of the Assassins Creed story and I was eagerly left waiting for more.    … Expand
  89. brockcheese
    Nov 2, 2015
    9
    Easily one of the best games I have ever played. It improved just about everything wrong with the first game and the story is so interesting and complex.
  90. Dorsia
    May 29, 2013
    6
    This technically impressive and beautifully realized world is ultimately bogged down by mediocre implementation and design of actual gameplay features. The combat system is fundamentally broken in the player's favor (press button to win), the free-running is serviceable but requires little player input (hold buttons to win), main missions are repetitive and uninventive (kill that guy,This technically impressive and beautifully realized world is ultimately bogged down by mediocre implementation and design of actual gameplay features. The combat system is fundamentally broken in the player's favor (press button to win), the free-running is serviceable but requires little player input (hold buttons to win), main missions are repetitive and uninventive (kill that guy, follow this guy, chase this guy, find x10 of this item), most side missions are reskinned versions of story missions.

    Voice acting is decent and the main character has some depth. That said, the game throws a lot of side characters into the mix, and they never really get fleshed out. Over all, I found the story to be a load of disconnected New Age mumbo-jumbo nonsense which is a shame considering the potential of a setting as rich and beautiful as Renaissance Italy.

    Now let's get to some positives; like I said, the game's world is absolutely beautiful and it's hard to not get immersed in it with all the somewhat "historically accurate" information the game offers. It also runs at a fairly stable framerate throughout, screen tearing is not too bad and the draw distance is very impressive. Bottom line: If you're into video games that actually require skill and timing and despise the influence Hollywood has over AAA-titles, then this game is probably not for you. "Counter kill" ad nauseum.    … Expand
  91. Shortstack_519
    Jun 19, 2013
    10
    It's hard to hate Ezio. He is one of the best character ever created. And he lives in the best Assassin's Creed game there is. This improves everything about the 1st one. The combat, the stealth, the story, the location everything. To me and many other it is a masterpiece.
  92. Exceon
    Aug 17, 2013
    9
    8.6 out of 10 (rounded off to 9).

    Huge improvement to the first one. They fixed the issues and made the missions much more varying and fun. Finding collectibles feels rewarding and the environments are much more fun to explore. I still find the gameplay repetitive at times, the whole control-scheme still needs a bit more polish and the new inventory- and shop-system feels clunky. For    8.6 out of 10 (rounded off to 9).

    Huge improvement to the first one. They fixed the issues and made the missions much more varying and fun. Finding collectibles feels rewarding and the environments are much more fun to explore.

    I still find the gameplay repetitive at times, the whole control-scheme still needs a bit more polish and the new inventory- and shop-system feels clunky. For example, once you've purchased a new armor, you instantly equip it and the only way to equip another armor again is to gallop all the way back to your mansion. But over-all, I must give it to the Ubisoft Montreal studio, they've really made a huge improvement in their relatively new series.    … Expand
  93. Gamerfolife94
    Aug 21, 2013
    10
    overall this game is a 10/10 must play, the gameplay is good, graphics are good, and everything about this game is brilliant defiantly one of my top 10 greatest games I have ever played in my life, and to those that think differently you're CRAZY!
  94. Fedelca
    Sep 28, 2013
    9
    Esta vez encarnamos a Ezio en un viaje todavía más original que su predecesor. La historia se hace todavía más compleja, eso es un punto fuerte del juego, ya que disfrutar de una buena jugabilidad, ambientación, gráficos y entre otras cualidades hacen de Assassin's Creed II un juego formidable digno de ser jugado.
  95. huss2215
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Once again Assassins Creed II delivers on being one of the best new franchises from Ubisoft. I give this title a 10 out of 10 and it was played on the playstation 3.
  96. Krizuwe
    Nov 19, 2013
    9
    Jugabilidad: Impresionante como puedes manejar todo tipo de armas con total facilidad, montar a caballo, construir tu villa y todo tipo de cosas. Tecnologia:Todo bien aunque en algunas armas como en la final del papa o el fruto del eden un poco mitologico. Graficos: la recreacion de las ciudades es pasmosa asi como la expresividad de la gente Sonido: uno de los mejores doblajes alJugabilidad: Impresionante como puedes manejar todo tipo de armas con total facilidad, montar a caballo, construir tu villa y todo tipo de cosas. Tecnologia:Todo bien aunque en algunas armas como en la final del papa o el fruto del eden un poco mitologico. Graficos: la recreacion de las ciudades es pasmosa asi como la expresividad de la gente Sonido: uno de los mejores doblajes al castellano que he oido, con actores de primera fila. La musica mola. Innovacion:Hay un proyecto de Leonardo Da Vinci que no me gusta, no porque sea mala si no porque se romperia… Expand
  97. ravikrishhnan
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    The first Assassin's Game i Played, back in Aug 2010. I've played it around 3 times then on. One word- Flaw-less. The game has everything. Some might say a bit clunky game-play, but not me. For me a game needs more than one-entity. This game has a perfect beginning to a great Story line. A brilliant Central character. Awesome CGI, wonderful environment. A perfect 10/10 from me.
  98. DanteKiller
    Jan 4, 2014
    10
    I'd give this game a 9.5, but he had the best franchise history, a great evolution in graphics and gameplay of the first to him, but no better than the current titles (Assassin's III and IV) gameplay, but still deserves your respect.
  99. ReviewScope
    Mar 11, 2015
    9
    After the let down that was Assassin's Creed, when I went into this game, my whole life changed...

    Pros: The visual style is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTICAL IN EVERY WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The art direction made me feel as if I really was in 1400s Italy and really immersed me in the game. The story, unlike the first game, is actually very well told! In the future, the story escalates and    After the let down that was Assassin's Creed, when I went into this game, my whole life changed...

    Pros:
    The visual style is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTICAL IN EVERY WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The art direction made me feel as if I really was in 1400s Italy and really immersed me in the game.
    The story, unlike the first game, is actually very well told! In the future, the story escalates and picks up from where the first game left off and gets quite exciting as we meet new main characters. Also, the story in the past is a massive improvement, a very likeable main character and a well told revenge story definitely made me invested in finishing this game.
    There is enough content in the game to keep you playing. There is a bit more variety in what you can do. There are more collectibles to find, secrets to unlock, more varied side missions and a generally vast open world!
    ACII retains the same excellent controls from the first game and feel like a natural fit for this game.

    Cons:
    Even though I didn't mention this in my review of the first game, the combat can get stale after a while and you will go out of your way to avoid fighting whenever possible.

    Overall, ACII is a massive improvement of the first game and I would definitely recommend it to EVERYONE EVAR!!!

    9/10    … Expand
  100. Zorogami
    Jul 9, 2014
    8
    An awesome sequel to an already great game! The setting is amazing and feels truly alive, and Ezio is a pretty interesting main character, who "stumbles" into his role of legendary assassin. The cast of side characters is pretty good as well, especially the appearance of Leonardo DaVinci. The games takes what was good in the first part and improves it with upgradeable armor and weapons,An awesome sequel to an already great game! The setting is amazing and feels truly alive, and Ezio is a pretty interesting main character, who "stumbles" into his role of legendary assassin. The cast of side characters is pretty good as well, especially the appearance of Leonardo DaVinci. The games takes what was good in the first part and improves it with upgradeable armor and weapons, more side weapons and even a second Hidden Blade!! AC2 is to this day my favorite in the series.… Expand
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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 70
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  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]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    90
    [Games are] about delivering a world that you want to invest your time in, full of characters you can have an emotional connection with, and Assassin's Creed II does that almost perfectly. [Dec 2009, p.102]
  3. PS3bloggen.se
    90
    Assassin's Creed II is such an improvement compared to its predecessor that it feels like a completely new game, rather than just a sequel. The varied missions really shine and the narrative is very effective, in all it's Forrest Gump-esque glory. Despite the quite slow start, Ezios adventures in beautiful Florence and Venice both look and feel amazing, and are well worth experiencing to the very end.
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