Assassin's Creed II

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8.7

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. Cmcolin
    Jan 10, 2013
    9
    This game is probably the best historical adveture game to date. A wonderful re-imagining of history while still being true to the time and place in which the game takes place. The cities are marvelously realized and interactive. You feel like you are actually walking the streets of Florence and Venice. Beyond the look, the gameplay is varied yet easy to pick up. The story isThis game is probably the best historical adveture game to date. A wonderful re-imagining of history while still being true to the time and place in which the game takes place. The cities are marvelously realized and interactive. You feel like you are actually walking the streets of Florence and Venice. Beyond the look, the gameplay is varied yet easy to pick up. The story is compelling and the main character is likeable while still a badass.

    A great improvement over the already excellent "Assassin's Creed"    … Expand
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. kublay0880
    Nov 21, 2012
    8
    I had days and days of fun with this game, for those who love the free roaming games like me, you are going to have a lot of fun jumping from building, diving into the river and jumping into enemies from hiding, it takes a while to get used to the controls but it's not impossible. Beautiful backgrounds, sounds and voice acting. AI could been better and story it's hard to follow since youI had days and days of fun with this game, for those who love the free roaming games like me, you are going to have a lot of fun jumping from building, diving into the river and jumping into enemies from hiding, it takes a while to get used to the controls but it's not impossible. Beautiful backgrounds, sounds and voice acting. AI could been better and story it's hard to follow since you have the natural flow of the game plus two or three parallel stories to follow.… Expand
  9. Playstationguy
    Nov 18, 2012
    4
    I'm not trying to be biased towards this game, but it just does so many things wrong. The games graphics and sound are insane, and it's well polished too. But the story is hard to follow, I barely knew how he got back in time and who the characters are. The controls are confusing but it holds your hand all the way through, the mission structure is overall pretty boring, the combat is a bitI'm not trying to be biased towards this game, but it just does so many things wrong. The games graphics and sound are insane, and it's well polished too. But the story is hard to follow, I barely knew how he got back in time and who the characters are. The controls are confusing but it holds your hand all the way through, the mission structure is overall pretty boring, the combat is a bit twitchy in my opinion, and the game is really easy.… Expand
  10. wesker2012
    Oct 30, 2012
    6
    Better than AC 1 but still not that much fun to play. Gameplay is just too boring and repetitive.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. TheQuietGamer
    Jul 28, 2012
    3
    The first Assassin's creed game was fun but needed improvement in order to be anything more than just decent. When I heard the how the flaws were fixed in this sequel (mainly that it wasn't as repetitive) I had slightly higher expectations about this one, but still held off on buying it at the full price. All I have to say is I really hated this game. The story which I found to be trulyThe first Assassin's creed game was fun but needed improvement in order to be anything more than just decent. When I heard the how the flaws were fixed in this sequel (mainly that it wasn't as repetitive) I had slightly higher expectations about this one, but still held off on buying it at the full price. All I have to say is I really hated this game. The story which I found to be truly unique and enjoyable about the first one failed to interest me in any way. And I didn't like Ezio anywhere near as much as Altair. The controls are somehow clumsier, less responsive, and more awkward than it's predecessor. The large amount of content it has is sad because I found that the game was either tedious or boring, and dragged on for way to long. Combat still sucks, actually it may be worse. And honestly it's just nowhere near as good as the first game. I may still play the other games in the series just to see of there's any improvement, but honestly even if I do they'll be low on my to play list. I hated the game and wouldn't suggest it to any gamer alive. Pass this one over.… Expand
  15. 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
  16. tennisbeast21
    Jul 9, 2012
    9
    Wow! This game is such a huge improvement on the first one. Basically, this game is everything that you were thirsty for out of the original Assassin's Creed. With improved movement control and a much quicker-paced storyline, this game is near perfect.
  17. cdasilva819
    Jun 12, 2012
    9
    Ubisoft is back with more Assassin ass-kicking goodness. This time, we are put in the world of the Italian Renaissance with our favourite assassin, Ezio! The gameplay has improved, the characters are much more relatable, the story is solid, and everything flows as nicely as the rivers in Venice. HIGHLY recommend.
  18. 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.
  19. viegasn
    Apr 22, 2012
    9
    This is a sequel to a great game and has improved so that there is amazing point of comparison.
    In AC II left the story of Altair and Ezio are introduced Auditore di Firenze, and taken to Aniums 2.0, which creates an "excuse" to add new features to the Animus, like talking to people abroad without having to leave the animus.
    This is the highlight of AC to date, marked by a charismatic    This is a sequel to a great game and has improved so that there is amazing point of comparison.
    In AC II left the story of Altair and Ezio are introduced Auditore di Firenze, and taken to Aniums 2.0, which creates an "excuse" to add new features to the Animus, like talking to people abroad without having to leave the animus.
    This is the highlight of AC to date, marked by a charismatic character, and the best narrative of the entire series. This game is approaching perfection.    … Expand
  20. Playrules
    Apr 16, 2012
    10
    Assassin's Creed II is a game that differs from most, It has a incredible storyline that is set in Italy in the 15th and 16th Century. It has very advanced combat and a lot of different fighting techniques as well as the ability to climb up practically anything. There are many side missions you can do to keep you entertained to earn Florins (Florentine Currency) There are many shops whereAssassin's Creed II is a game that differs from most, It has a incredible storyline that is set in Italy in the 15th and 16th Century. It has very advanced combat and a lot of different fighting techniques as well as the ability to climb up practically anything. There are many side missions you can do to keep you entertained to earn Florins (Florentine Currency) There are many shops where you can purchase such things as weapons, paintings and treasure maps. If you enjoy open world adventure, than this is the game for you.… Expand
  21. Tokyochuchu
    Apr 10, 2012
    7
    Assassin's Creed II builds on the foundations of it's predecessor well. The graphics are beautiful and the scenic Italian locales combine for eye-popping vistas. The new climbing-puzzle 'dungeons' are a great addition, as are the more involved story-lines and ability to swim (or use a gondola). Where the game fails to stand up to the original title is in the assassinations themselves. TheAssassin's Creed II builds on the foundations of it's predecessor well. The graphics are beautiful and the scenic Italian locales combine for eye-popping vistas. The new climbing-puzzle 'dungeons' are a great addition, as are the more involved story-lines and ability to swim (or use a gondola). Where the game fails to stand up to the original title is in the assassinations themselves. The first game gave you the freedom to do whatever you wanted. It simply gave you the target and the tools to get the job done. This game insists on pushing you down a more linear, scripted path. You HAVE to climb this part of the wall. You HAVE to remain undetected. You HAVE to use a specific weapon... I really don't appreciate that change and it limited the impact of the game. That failing aside, Assassin's Creed is a descent sequel and a good template for subsequent games to improve upon.… Expand
  22. quotenneger
    Apr 7, 2012
    10
    This Is one of the greatest games I have ever played!
    The campaign is 20 hours long,which is immense compared to other Ac Games.
    The gameplay is fantastic, stabbing people has never been this much fun in any other game.
    The story is also written fantastically, credit to the writers at Ubisoft.
    NOBODY should miss this masterpiece.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. Moviebuffreview
    Mar 18, 2012
    10
    I could go on for hours in terms of how Assassin's Creed II improves and expands upon it's predecessor in terms of gameplay, combat, visuals, and overall presentation. All of these elements have been perfected and make Assassin's Creed II one of the best games in the open world genre. What makes Assassin's Creed II the king, however, is it's narrative, which introduces one of the mostI could go on for hours in terms of how Assassin's Creed II improves and expands upon it's predecessor in terms of gameplay, combat, visuals, and overall presentation. All of these elements have been perfected and make Assassin's Creed II one of the best games in the open world genre. What makes Assassin's Creed II the king, however, is it's narrative, which introduces one of the most likable characters in videogame history and brings the player on an emotional journey as he transforms from a boy into an Assassin both in the past and present. It's emotional, thrilling, and breathtaking. One of the industry's best games.… Expand
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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.
  32. moviegrabbag
    Dec 9, 2011
    9
    I loved this game. A great follow up to the first game with some great additions. I liked the story in this one a little more and it also has a ton o fun side missions. Can't wait to play the next one.
  33. ELYK95
    Dec 3, 2011
    4
    This game was honestly terrible. I played the first one and the 2nd and i honestly DON'T want to play the 3rd. Yes this game was MUCH better than the first. but its boring repetitive and simply too long. In the beginning the first missions took too long and they were very boring. once the game really started and ezio got his suit the game took off and was fun. the story was forgettable andThis game was honestly terrible. I played the first one and the 2nd and i honestly DON'T want to play the 3rd. Yes this game was MUCH better than the first. but its boring repetitive and simply too long. In the beginning the first missions took too long and they were very boring. once the game really started and ezio got his suit the game took off and was fun. the story was forgettable and boring. it felt like i was just doing boring poorly laid out missions for no specific reason and a very loosely connected plot. Sure the fighting is fun but it gets VERY boring VERY quickly. Instead of fighting guards i would run away from them, and the game was too easy, i could just order some guys too do all my work for me. I actually had to FORCE myself to keep playing until the end. the ending felt forced, like it had to end that way to have another game and the whole time i was just bored as hell. The mission near the end when you had to get all of the codex pages was terrible. it resulted in me riding my horse across Italy for 20 minutes BORED OUT OF MY MIND!!!!! i don't even think this game was that long, i believe it was 12-15 hours which isn't long but it felt long, (and i play LoZ games, those are LOOOOOONG) overall this game was during hours 2-5. the rest was crap.… Expand
  34. Sebas236
    Nov 29, 2011
    10
    This game is a must buy, in my opinion the best in the series. The story is so interesting and good its crazy. The combat is pretty fun but does get repetitive. The way you can climb up stuff is so fun and the open world id amazing.
  35. GeekofGames51
    Nov 26, 2011
    9
    Assassin's Creed II improves on almost everything that was bad about the first game. Gameplay, especially parkour and variation, is much more fleshed out and improved. The story is also given improvement, explaining a lot more, developing the characters more, and giving us a new assassin ancestor to play as. Ezio Auditore da Firenze is, in my opinion, a big improvement over Altair ibnAssassin's Creed II improves on almost everything that was bad about the first game. Gameplay, especially parkour and variation, is much more fleshed out and improved. The story is also given improvement, explaining a lot more, developing the characters more, and giving us a new assassin ancestor to play as. Ezio Auditore da Firenze is, in my opinion, a big improvement over Altair ibn al-Ahad, who was never given much development, he was just there to be a cool assassin and kill. We live through Ezio's life, going from a brash and energetic teenager, to a wise and skilled assassin, making us truly care for him and play through to see what happens next. Cut-scenes are now actual cut-scenes, the theme and feel of Renaissance Italy is matched to perfection, and we also see development in Desmond and his situation. The only thing they failed to improve was the replay value of it, assassin contracts are still rather repetitive, killing guards can grow to be a bore (although not at first), and multiplayer is nonexistent. Even so though, this game is still a great improvement over the first game, but if you just didn't like the gameplay of the original, then this series won't be changing your mind.… Expand
  36. 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.
  37. Yuki_Kinomoto
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Definitivamente una mejora con respecto a la entrega anterior, la historia te introduce más en la sociedad de los Assassins y no solo eso si no que las variedades de movimientos y también la variedad de misiones mejora mucho la experiencia con respecto a la anterior entrega. Una segunda entrega que no peca por existir.
  38. PhenomHeat
    Oct 19, 2011
    9
    Great game, a huge improvement over Assassin's Creed in every way.
  39. 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
  40. Spartan111
    Oct 16, 2011
    9
    The first game was terrible, but this was leagues better than the first although its still not perfect, there are repetitive bits, and the games combat is way too easy, other than that the game play, music, voice acting and environment graphics are very good although the character graphics were not on par with the settings visuals.A truly excellent game 9/10
  41. 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.
  42. Daematune
    Aug 29, 2011
    8
    Simply best of the Assassin's Creed franchise. It gives you more features for your enjoyment such as dying your armor colors, buying a different selection of weapons, etc. The story itself is great, the 'future' gameplay is still boring rubbish though, it just ends up feeding you the story after jumping around for a while. The city design is overall well done, all the main cities lookSimply best of the Assassin's Creed franchise. It gives you more features for your enjoyment such as dying your armor colors, buying a different selection of weapons, etc. The story itself is great, the 'future' gameplay is still boring rubbish though, it just ends up feeding you the story after jumping around for a while. The city design is overall well done, all the main cities look practically identical though. The combat is much better but is still a bit clunky, the animations are great. There is a flaw with the AI system, it doesn't even have one, they just react to certain actions you do, nothing more. It's overall a great game, it's better played on console as well. If you loved or hated Assassins Creed 1 you should give 2 a try.… Expand
  43. Markoreido
    Aug 3, 2011
    10
    My favourite game of all time. Having spent years being pretty much dis-interested with games I played AC2 and instantly loved it. It got me back into gaming and I've never stopped since. Since then I've been through classics like Mass Effect 2, Uncharted 2, batman, God of war 3, Red Ded Redemption, L.A. Noir, Portal 2, to name but a few.... Yet I none of those have matched my enjoymentMy favourite game of all time. Having spent years being pretty much dis-interested with games I played AC2 and instantly loved it. It got me back into gaming and I've never stopped since. Since then I've been through classics like Mass Effect 2, Uncharted 2, batman, God of war 3, Red Ded Redemption, L.A. Noir, Portal 2, to name but a few.... Yet I none of those have matched my enjoyment of AC2. the gameplay is a joy, the story is wonderful, Ezio is a great character and the feel of 15th century Italy is tangible. If you play call of duty every day then avoid this like the plague. If you like to get immersed in a game and an atmosphere then this is an aboslute must.… Expand
  44. 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.
  45. Inuit_Dude
    Jul 29, 2011
    8
    this game is absoulutly breath taking it has amazing graphics an interesting story line which is also pretty long as well. after playing this game it made me want to go outside and just start climbing stuff the way ezio does and this game is also a great way to learn about italian history if you read the facts that they have collected. the only problem i had with this game was i usuallythis game is absoulutly breath taking it has amazing graphics an interesting story line which is also pretty long as well. after playing this game it made me want to go outside and just start climbing stuff the way ezio does and this game is also a great way to learn about italian history if you read the facts that they have collected. the only problem i had with this game was i usually got frustrated with the fact that often times when i want ezio to do something he would do something compleatly different or try to climb or jump off of something in the wrong direction especially in the tombs but other than that the game is simply amazing… Expand
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. tekshow
    May 26, 2011
    9
    AC2 shows some true beauty in this generation. The fact you can get a game like this, with a lot of AAA greatness oozing from in for $30 bucks or less. Probably for less than dinner out with your favorite dining companion you can enjoy over 30 hours of gameplay if you dig into AC2 as your next meal. That's how I came across AC2. I despised the first game, which was more or less a tryout ofAC2 shows some true beauty in this generation. The fact you can get a game like this, with a lot of AAA greatness oozing from in for $30 bucks or less. Probably for less than dinner out with your favorite dining companion you can enjoy over 30 hours of gameplay if you dig into AC2 as your next meal. That's how I came across AC2. I despised the first game, which was more or less a tryout of next-gen hardware at the time. The original featured a bland story, somewhat disappointing graphics despite being lauded, and worst of all repetitive game design. The latter is something I think developers battle in any game. Every game has repetition, and every game has certain confines limited by it's own design. Life itself has repetition, but for some reason it's something we want disguised in the form of "fun" when it comes to gaming. Super Mario Bros. on the NES had tremendous amounts of repetition and it's still fun to run through all the familiar levels. No one really complained upon it's release or ever, that the levels are all basically built around the same premise. Personally for this meta-reviewer, games like GTAIV do a poor job of this and I find myself yawning as I strain to finish the same errand missions over and over. AC2 manages to make it feel as if the player is stumbling upon more than just the plot. The discoverable items in the game just kind of fall into your way without much effort. If you want to 100% the game, however, it's going to/ take some serious dedication. The main point here is that none of the scavenging is really required nor does it detract from the meat of the game. Something I hope they expand in the future (I haven't played Brotherhood) is the village monetary system. It was the one thing I searched out during my play through. Every item you purchase including weapons, clothes, paintings, and other collectibles all translate into improvements for your home villa. It's a fun way to express historically, how traded technology and wares would equate to value for parts of the world engaged in trading. The more you trade/buy at other locations the more income you'll receive. Soon Ezio is in the mint receiving some fat pay checks after every 20 minutes of the game clock goes by. This in turn frees you up to scour the world for treasure or just let it be and wait until pay day. The narrative itself is the driving force of this game. Things start off slow explaining the background of the Aldetorre family, Italian culture, and a bit of history. The latter of which takes more of a forefront than it ever did before. Using the "animus" matrix style jack in and time travel method of the first game Ezio is fed knowledge on historical landmarks, people, and dynasties from a team of people in the "real" world. The interface is very well done, and blends easily into the game. While linear, the narrative takes you from place to place with ease and has you exploring the tourist spots of Italy centuries ago; Venice, Rome, Florence... And they're all done with believable style and form, so much so you feel as if you're actually trekking around a replica of historic Italy. The brisk story and colorful characters draw you in with solid acting and one mission to the next. It never gets stale or repetitive, even doing similar tasks you never feel like you're forced to cover the exact same ground all the time. As the first game suffered from a lack of polish, AC2 stands greater than the sum of its parts.Everything comes together here in a package worth far more than today's asking price. If you skipped Assassin's Creed II like I did when it first came out, you can now visit Italy for less than the price of dinner.… Expand
  50. aadms
    Mar 24, 2011
    8
    A much better story than the first one. However, the combat is not as fluid as AC1 causing me to have to flee a lot more than I would have if I was still Auditore. Still the graphics and artwork is stunning and history is fascinating enough to keep me amazed at the work put into this game. The acting is top notch this time around from the main character. My problem with this game is thatA much better story than the first one. However, the combat is not as fluid as AC1 causing me to have to flee a lot more than I would have if I was still Auditore. Still the graphics and artwork is stunning and history is fascinating enough to keep me amazed at the work put into this game. The acting is top notch this time around from the main character. My problem with this game is that the story drags along at the worst rate, and I hate scavenger hunts (whether they are flags or feathers), but I especially detest them when they are part of the plot line. I admit, I cheated on line to finish that portion of the game.… Expand
  51. 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
  52. 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.
  53. 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
  54. Juldan09
    Jan 28, 2011
    9
    This is a great historic adventure game filled to the brim with brilliant combat both armed and unarmed, great stealthy kills and most important of all it has a gripping, intense, exciting story! Why a 9 if its that good? Well, for the simple reason that you'll start killing guards, even when you don't feel like playing, the counter move is maybe a little to overpowered an when you jumpThis is a great historic adventure game filled to the brim with brilliant combat both armed and unarmed, great stealthy kills and most important of all it has a gripping, intense, exciting story! Why a 9 if its that good? Well, for the simple reason that you'll start killing guards, even when you don't feel like playing, the counter move is maybe a little to overpowered an when you jump into the water the guards stop following you. If only it had a little bit more of artificial intelligence, Assassin's Creed II, would be an extremely excellent game.
    But other than that the spectacular free-running, the great combat system and the well voice-acted story turn into one of the best games on PS3 and a definitely enhanced version of Assassin's Creed. A must play for every serious gamer who owns a PS3.    … Expand
  55. Libra85
    Jan 26, 2011
    5
    I played this game and I'm not impressed. It drew me in at first but then I found myself just slogging through it. The game looks great and plays technically well but it moves very slow and it all gets boring. The missions are just go here, kill this man. Go there, kill that man. And sometime in between, pick up nic nacs scattered about Italy. This game is not as good as it wants to be.
  56. 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.
  57. 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
  58. 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.
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. jonnyd
    Nov 28, 2010
    10
    Its great. apart from the lackluster combat its the second* best game youl ever play. EVER.The climbings amazing and theres plenty of replay value. the story is solid and you cant stop playing it.


    *to assassin's creed brotherhood
  62. JKBPP
    Nov 26, 2010
    9
    Most of us means, that a sequel to a game is not as good as the first one, or even bad... But I think that Assassin's Creed 2 is a HUGE upgrade from the first game (which sucked). The minigames makes the game extremely long and varied, the fights works alot better, the weapons are awesome, it's cool that Leonardo Da Vinci is in the game etc. I could continue with the good things! The onlyMost of us means, that a sequel to a game is not as good as the first one, or even bad... But I think that Assassin's Creed 2 is a HUGE upgrade from the first game (which sucked). The minigames makes the game extremely long and varied, the fights works alot better, the weapons are awesome, it's cool that Leonardo Da Vinci is in the game etc. I could continue with the good things! The only bad thing about the came is, that the free-run still needs some work. So I'll give it 9/10.… Expand
  63. Jani
    Nov 22, 2010
    9
    Bought this game on sale 9 months after release - 12,99 eur complete edition. First I tried to play but just couldn't go on 'cause game sucked heavily. Later on I gave it a second go and got addicted. With over 50 hours of game-play and platinum trophy unlocked (yey!) that was money well spent. And I got refunded amount of 19,99 euros in trade for LBP 2.
  64. White
    Nov 19, 2010
    3
    Nothing new to deliver.
    They just fixed some glitches, the combat system still makes wanna through the controller.
    Overall, Same all same as AC1. Boring.
  65. 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
  66. folk_tylore
    Oct 8, 2010
    9
    This game was almost infinitely better than the first, it combines a more rpg element with classic adventure gameplay. I beat it in a little under a week but it has a pretty solid replay value. The story is interesting and helps keep you motivated to continue playing although i thought the end of the game story wise was a bit disappointing. Where the first game was very linear andThis game was almost infinitely better than the first, it combines a more rpg element with classic adventure gameplay. I beat it in a little under a week but it has a pretty solid replay value. The story is interesting and helps keep you motivated to continue playing although i thought the end of the game story wise was a bit disappointing. Where the first game was very linear and repetitive this game improves giving you new abilities and a variety of missions definitely worth playing at the very least a rental.… Expand
  67. 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
  68. 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.
  69. 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
  70. Rorsch
    Sep 2, 2010
    6
    Honestly? It's plain boring. The gameplay is nice, but the exposition pieces drag for too long. Instead of complementing the gameplay with some background and motivation, you sometimes feel that the story is being shoved down your throat.
  71. Kogia
    Aug 31, 2010
    9
    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 roam around for hours. I'm really taking my time with it and doing all the side missions, all theThis 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 roam around for hours. I'm really taking my time with it and doing all the side missions, all the extra bits and pieces will give you a huge amount of game-time. I am fairly new to this era of gaming, but I have swiftly become a huge fan of this game and am very excited about continuing the story. The story is really engrossing and even the NPC's are endearing characters. An Assassin's whole raison d'être is to kill people, so I'm not certain what people who have said its repetitive were expecting, even so there are quite a few other bits to do. It has taken up a large part of my life since I bought it at the beginning of August. Epic, enjoyable and even educational.… Expand
  72. Shabran
    Aug 25, 2010
    9
    Assassin's Creed 2 is an example of how to improve on pretty much everything from the first iteration (Assassin's Creed). The game looks excellent and the design is still as impeccable as the original game. The game-play mirrors the original greatly and this is not a bad thing. The audio design is top notch as you feel that you really are in these events that are taking place. The story isAssassin's Creed 2 is an example of how to improve on pretty much everything from the first iteration (Assassin's Creed). The game looks excellent and the design is still as impeccable as the original game. The game-play mirrors the original greatly and this is not a bad thing. The audio design is top notch as you feel that you really are in these events that are taking place. The story is quite engrossing and is bolstered by side quests that actually relate back to the main storyline. If you found yourself finding that the original was a little repetitive but enjoyed the story then you will love the sequel as it retains the strong story elements and makes the game a lot more varied and interesting.… Expand
  73. Flint
    Aug 20, 2010
    6
    Better than the original. Which is like saying chicken pox is better than measles, it's just too easy due to more casual market Ubisoft have aimed for. A game that has a ridiculous story and poor presentation is nothing new but Assassin's creed takes it to a whole new level seemingly on purpose to fit the stereotype. The plus point only really come from the graphics and you can mute theBetter than the original. Which is like saying chicken pox is better than measles, it's just too easy due to more casual market Ubisoft have aimed for. A game that has a ridiculous story and poor presentation is nothing new but Assassin's creed takes it to a whole new level seemingly on purpose to fit the stereotype. The plus point only really come from the graphics and you can mute the terrible voice acting and turn on subtitles.… Expand
  74. harryf308
    Aug 14, 2010
    9
    Amazing Game. The around 20 hours of gaming time (came to around 3 days worth of time) spent by myself on this game was extremely fun and immersive. The missions vary and are diverse from each other, and the settings and themes of Renaissance Italy fit in very well with the gameplay. Only held back by the lack of wanting to go back to the game again, however an excellent game netherless.Amazing Game. The around 20 hours of gaming time (came to around 3 days worth of time) spent by myself on this game was extremely fun and immersive. The missions vary and are diverse from each other, and the settings and themes of Renaissance Italy fit in very well with the gameplay. Only held back by the lack of wanting to go back to the game again, however an excellent game netherless. Vast improvements over the first game and now has a place on my gaming shelf. Loved the game, and i recommend it!… Expand
  75. [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 stellar. At minimum, without doing any sidequests, the campaign comes to about 15 hours. I played the first AC at my friend
  76. 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!
  77. MartyS
    Jan 23, 2010
    10
    An improvement on the original in every way, and a game which offers exceptional value for money (except if you're Australian - in which case, do what I did and buy it in a pack - games are way overpriced here on consoles). The graphics are amazing, even running at a mere 720p, the animations are superb and the story is engrossing. The gameplay has a few issues - often imprecise and An improvement on the original in every way, and a game which offers exceptional value for money (except if you're Australian - in which case, do what I did and buy it in a pack - games are way overpriced here on consoles). The graphics are amazing, even running at a mere 720p, the animations are superb and the story is engrossing. The gameplay has a few issues - often imprecise and finicky, but they don't detract from the experience, which is superb. A grade title! Cheers… Expand
  78. 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.
  79. [anonymous]
    Jan 20, 2010
    9
    Manages to improve on the original. This game is great from the sandbox gameplay, to the conspiracy stories.
  80. GP
    Jan 4, 2010
    7
    This is a tricky one for me. It's one of those games where I really enjoy playing for most part yet at the same time i also felt that it was not nearly as good as it should be. Positives: The main focus is the graphical depiction of these beautifully rendered cities and the way the main character seamlessly interacts with them which is also the games main selling point. Then there is This is a tricky one for me. It's one of those games where I really enjoy playing for most part yet at the same time i also felt that it was not nearly as good as it should be. Positives: The main focus is the graphical depiction of these beautifully rendered cities and the way the main character seamlessly interacts with them which is also the games main selling point. Then there is also the amusing story and fab voice acting. Negatives: On the downside there doesn't seem to be much else. The missions are mostly monotonous and kinda silly (and at times plain stupid), the only real difficulty is during the rare dungeon moments and some time-trial tasks which to me ranged from pretty cool to utterly dumb and frustrating for no reason. And that's part of the game's problem: many things seem random and for the most part its like you are constantly stuck in training mode. Another issue i have with the game is its fighting sequences. They feel very amateurish and rushed, especially compared to the excellent fights in Batman Arkham Asylum. One other area which the game needed work is its maps and sense of direction and purpose in general. There are times when you have no real idea as to what it is expected from you. Like when you are told to "tag" a villain (follow him) undetected - at some point the game tells you "checkpoint reached" and there is a cut scene which would make you believe that your tag task is over. Yet sometimes its not and when you go near the enemies it tells you mission failed cause you where detected. As for the map itself, there are times when its difficult to understand if a target is supposed to be on a high level (roof), ground floor or within a building, causing for some frustration. The maps also lack actual direction when it comes to going from one city to another yet this was not a real issue for me once i figured it out...still So as you can see, for me, the negatives are far greater than the positives which is a shame cause this game could have been truly epic. Yet despite its many flaws i still had a lot of fun playing it for most part and the climbing/rendering of the towns and cities is phenomenal.… Expand
  81. 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 :)
  82. 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.
  83. codenamezero
    Dec 31, 2009
    6
    Gave this a 6, because the game play is too repetitive, boring, and too easy... The movement and gameplay concept were fairly good. The character graphic was OK, looks like Half-Life 2 quality with crap loads of anti-aliasing... only eye candy was the in-game city structure/design... they were stunning, but that's about it... The missions were so boring, is the same shit everytime, Gave this a 6, because the game play is too repetitive, boring, and too easy... The movement and gameplay concept were fairly good. The character graphic was OK, looks like Half-Life 2 quality with crap loads of anti-aliasing... only eye candy was the in-game city structure/design... they were stunning, but that's about it... The missions were so boring, is the same shit everytime, You just keep on killing people, and is not even hard... even if you aggro loads of guards, you can easily escape or kill them all... The bosses are insanely easy to kill too. I am fairly disappointed with this game. Definitely not worth paying 69.99$, good thing i got it used.… Expand
  84. 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).
  85. MikeH
    Dec 28, 2009
    5
    While Assassin's Creed 2 does make some improvements to the problems of the first game, it is far from being problem free. First of all, this is not what I would call an "open world" game. If you play the game straight through, it might take you 8-10 hours. There is no replay value to this game at all unless you enjoy collecting useless items. You could spend a weekend collecting While Assassin's Creed 2 does make some improvements to the problems of the first game, it is far from being problem free. First of all, this is not what I would call an "open world" game. If you play the game straight through, it might take you 8-10 hours. There is no replay value to this game at all unless you enjoy collecting useless items. You could spend a weekend collecting feathers, but why?!?! The story is extremely linear, and there are no "choice" moments in the game that give you the feeling that you are having an impact on your surroundings (adding to the whole no replay value factor). Sadly, this leaves the whole game feeling morally disconnected. Even GTA4 gives you the choice to not kill a guy every once in a while. Finally, the combat is way too easy! You will find yourself dying far more often from unintentionally (and frequently) jumping off of a rooftop mid-quest than from getting killed by an enemy. Honestly, get Uncharted 2 or Arkham Asylum if you like scaling walls, stealthy kills, and good story-lines. But if you must get this game, at least the guards in AC2 don't attack you for running anymore...… Expand
  86. RossD
    Dec 28, 2009
    6
    Assassins creed 2 was a masterpiece and genuinely good fun to play. It sorted out all the problems of the first game and the story was engaging, but the flaw in this is that this is the game that should have been released first. If Ubisoft hadnt made all the mistakes with the first game, then this could have been a whole lot better. that's my opinion anyway.
  87. RossA
    Dec 28, 2009
    9
    This game was near perfect but gets one point deducted for making me nearly throw my controller through the TV when the credits start rolling. Epic cliffhanger but wished they had put a bit of assassins creed 3 on the end to ease the wait.
  88. IliasV
    Dec 27, 2009
    10
    Great work. In my opinion it is one of the best sequels ever. The gameplay is awesome and the gaphics quite improved. But the most important is that the missions are now really interesting, something that in the first game was missing
  89. JedD
    Dec 26, 2009
    3
    The voice acting sucks. There is no emotion. I tried the first mission where you race your brother about 20 or 30 times still cant beat it. Im taking the game back. It is very linear, and if you cant beat 1 part, then u cant do anything else untill you beat it. The camera angle sucks, and when i run into people i fall down. WTF? This game is terrible, it looks like a ps2 game. Im back to The voice acting sucks. There is no emotion. I tried the first mission where you race your brother about 20 or 30 times still cant beat it. Im taking the game back. It is very linear, and if you cant beat 1 part, then u cant do anything else untill you beat it. The camera angle sucks, and when i run into people i fall down. WTF? This game is terrible, it looks like a ps2 game. Im back to COD MW2 within 2 hours of playing assassins creed.… Expand
  90. MiKE
    Dec 23, 2009
    9
    Great game! intresting, amazing graphics, great gameplay. Tooke me a 3 week adventure to finish the game. excellent!
  91. ShaunS
    Dec 20, 2009
    10
    Just simply amazing game!
  92. OmarHamed
    Dec 19, 2009
    2
    I absolutely loved the gameplay (despite it being a bit clunky) I thought the characters were alright, but the missions still didn't really break from that repetition and some things just didn't make sense. I really liked the game economy and all the different things you can do. I loved the fact that I can drag a guy off a ledge and then jump onto his buddies with my knives in I absolutely loved the gameplay (despite it being a bit clunky) I thought the characters were alright, but the missions still didn't really break from that repetition and some things just didn't make sense. I really liked the game economy and all the different things you can do. I loved the fact that I can drag a guy off a ledge and then jump onto his buddies with my knives in their faces. The already ridiculous story however became so convoluted and just so sickeningly weird. I was really liking the game by about the middle. Near the end it was getting weird, but still pretty good. The ending (which I won't spoil) Was just so terribly ridiculous that I got a headache. This game's terrible plot makes all the joy that came from stabbing your way through mobs of guards and corrupt officials turn sour. I wish that I had not wasted my time.… Expand
  93. MarkP
    Dec 15, 2009
    6
    Unfortunately I've been left with a feeling of disappointment with AC2. I want to like it, I really do, but I just find myself getting frustreated with it. The control system is too clunky and unintuative. After playing Arkham Asylum and Uncharted 2 in the past few months, I feel that Ubisoft really should have taken a leaf out of Naughty Dog's and Rocksteady's books with Unfortunately I've been left with a feeling of disappointment with AC2. I want to like it, I really do, but I just find myself getting frustreated with it. The control system is too clunky and unintuative. After playing Arkham Asylum and Uncharted 2 in the past few months, I feel that Ubisoft really should have taken a leaf out of Naughty Dog's and Rocksteady's books with regards to the character movement. Those games make everything flow beautifully and you rarely feel stuck or a lack of control, unlike in AC2. Other things I found annoying were the mini-map, which rotated both the map itself and the characters icon, ultimately becoming disorientating. The game again feels repetitive in a similar way to the first with a handful of features and at times it's unclear as to why you're doing things as you have little or no feedback from the game. If you enjoyed the first game immensely, then this is probably the game for you. If however you're undecided, I'd either rent it first, or invest your money in another game such as the ones I've mentioned above.… Expand
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. Val
    Dec 8, 2009
    9
    One of the best games I have ever played, but starts off feeling like it would be a huge disappointment. In other words, the game is a slow starter and has a bit of emptiness in it.
  98. anonymous
    Dec 7, 2009
    7
    Personally, I hated the game. The controls are horrible. Ezio is the only one that looks good. ALL of the characters are annoying. The ending is comically bad for a game that seemingly takes itself far too seriously. There is challenge anywhere aside from forcing yourself to have to go from blip to blip. The "economy" system is stupid. Medicine and hirelings are waaaay to cheap for being Personally, I hated the game. The controls are horrible. Ezio is the only one that looks good. ALL of the characters are annoying. The ending is comically bad for a game that seemingly takes itself far too seriously. There is challenge anywhere aside from forcing yourself to have to go from blip to blip. The "economy" system is stupid. Medicine and hirelings are waaaay to cheap for being as strong as they are. I never had to buy any ammo or armor. The assassin's tombs were the best parts, but even those were marred by the controls. I will say, if you *like* the contextual controls, then I'd give it a 9, as the game design is very solid. But to me, it's like playing with as a retarded Co-op AI bot.… Expand
  99. YanniV
    Dec 7, 2009
    10
    This is a fantastic game (one of the best made yet imo). I'm a huge fan and i love the way they've made the game better.
  100. mikeh
    Dec 7, 2009
    0
    I love this game, as much as i love my neighbours wifes in the hottub. Chocolate, covered in hot chocolate. So the game is awesome, i can't wait to play her hmm IT*. i'm not doing this just to degrade the user overall score. seriously.
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Universal acclaim - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic 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]
  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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