Assassin's Creed II

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8.7

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  1. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
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  2. Branicles
    Dec 6, 2019
    9
    Playing Assassin's Creed II for PS3 straight after finishing the first Assassin's Creed entry for the first time felt like I had left the tutorial sewer dungeons rusty grates behind me and entered into the beautiful and fresh unknown. There are so many gameplay features that are introduced to you over the first 5 hours but you still get some more surprise gameplay sections later in thePlaying Assassin's Creed II for PS3 straight after finishing the first Assassin's Creed entry for the first time felt like I had left the tutorial sewer dungeons rusty grates behind me and entered into the beautiful and fresh unknown. There are so many gameplay features that are introduced to you over the first 5 hours but you still get some more surprise gameplay sections later in the game. Running up and over rooftops is smoother/faster than before making the free run/parkour very smooth, though there are still some issues in regards to getting your character to do what you want him to do resulting in unwanted jumps to your death. The combat is vastly improved on all fronts including unarmed combat allowing for exciting fights with the city guards. Enemies now have a basic health indicator above their heads to help you keep track of how much damage you have done to each one which is a godsend during bouts with numerous angry men. Grabbing opponents can now involve head butting and kicking. Different weapon types are better for fighting certain guards. You can now fight with your hidden blade! And air assassinations are extremely fun to pull off. There is so much to this game it would take more than the allotted review character count for me to discuss it all but I like to keep things brief. With that said onto the next topic.

    No spoilers here with the story, but what I can say... coming from the super serious first entry, I was surprised to see/hear both serious themes and plenty of humourous scenes which on occasion had me laughing out loud. Gripping to the end but can be hard to keep track of character names and how many years have gone by since you have last seen them even with the ingame logbook entries. I wanted more all the time and the game kept on giving throughout my playthrough.

    The graphics are lush and look very detailed, with lots of characters on the screen at the same time. This is where we see the games most noticeable negative, like the first entry, the game shows us that it is not very well optimised for the PS3's hardware. Screen tearing and framerate is a bit grating when you view the Italian cities and towns from above or run through some of the larger open areas with lots of people walking about their day. And not too distant objects like trees and fences can suddenly pop into view. While these problems do not make the game unplayable they are certainly a distraction at times. In the beginning scenes I did feel some character faces looked out of proportion, like a certain ladies mouth. But otherwise overall the cities looked just as breathtaking as the other cities in the first game.

    I did not like the situation with DLC, the publishers took two sequences out of the late game and sold it to us as DLC. They even leave the gap in the sequence numbers to represent that you do not have the full game. I am pleased to say while both pieces of paid for content extend the game by a few hours and are just as entertaining as the previous 30 hours of the game experience (I 100% every game I play where possible) I consider the 'missing' story inconsequential.

    Overall a phenomenal experience, only slightly marred by a few poor decisions by the publishers/developers. If I had a choice I would give this a well deserved 88/100 but Metacritic only allow User Scores out of 10... so 9/10 will have to do. Looking forward to playing AC: Brotherhood to 100% completion soon if ACII is anything to go by.    … Expand
  3. Lonitx
    Dec 2, 2019
    8
    no micro transactions, no massive map, a good story... simpler times, wish ubisoft didnt **** the bed after this
  4. Gefestaller8451
    Dec 1, 2019
    0
    Typical game from Ubisoft. This “game studios” isn’t able to do even medium games. A lot of bags and boring gameplay and story. This game is just for children under 15 yo
  5. Paschke274
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    This Review is in spaniich:

    Este es el mejor Assassins Creed que he jugado. La historia los personajes, ambientación y la jugabilidad son increíbles. Este juego tiene todo lo que pudieras pedir en un Assassins creed y para mí el mejor juego de 2009 y el mejor Assassins Creed. Si son Fans de la saga Assassins Creed les encantara este juego. Todavía lo juego en 2019 este juego es uno    This Review is in spaniich:

    Este es el mejor Assassins Creed que he jugado. La historia los personajes, ambientación y la jugabilidad son increíbles. Este juego tiene todo lo que pudieras pedir en un Assassins creed y para mí el mejor juego de 2009 y el mejor Assassins Creed. Si son Fans de la saga Assassins Creed les encantara este juego. Todavía lo juego en 2019 este juego es uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado. Lo recomiendo mucho para gente que empiece a jugar Assassins creed. Para gfenta que no tenga una Ps3 puede jugarlo en Ps4 Con la edición de Etzio Colección.

    Esta claro que hice la reseña 2 años después de que lo jugué. Me disculpo por hacer algo tarde la reseña.    … Expand
  6. SilverGriever
    Sep 27, 2019
    9
    A great improvement over the first game. More variety and a better story overall. Great setting and representation of Italy during The Renaissance. Considered by most to be the best in the series.
  7. awayka
    Sep 9, 2019
    9
    Намного лучше первой части, все осмысленно, задания разные, добавилось и новое управление (сочетания клавиш = новые действия). Наконец-то появились трофеи! Отдельный плюсик.
  8. DarrionVale
    Aug 14, 2019
    8
    My personal rating for "Assassin's Creed II" (PS3): 8,4/10 - Great
    Gameplay: 8,5
    Video: 8,5
    Audio: 8
    Scope: 8,5
    Balance: 7,5
    Story: 9
  9. Alnmedray
    Aug 4, 2019
    10
    beautiful game the truth without words is a work of art, without a doubt impeccable graphics and history!
  10. Jyadaus
    Jul 17, 2019
    9
    The main problem of Assassin's Creed (I) is, main missions are copy paste. You are doing same thing for hours but Assassin's Creed II fixed this problem. You can feel, you are not playing the same missions and this is, why Assassin's Creed II is a great game in my opinion.

    We are starting our journey for revenge! But than, some interesting things happen. When game start, we are not an    The main problem of Assassin's Creed (I) is, main missions are copy paste. You are doing same thing for hours but Assassin's Creed II fixed this problem. You can feel, you are not playing the same missions and this is, why Assassin's Creed II is a great game in my opinion.

    We are starting our journey for revenge! But than, some interesting things happen. When game start, we are not an Assassin. We are stupid lmao. Than we take lessons from unexcepted peoples and thats also great. And, the most important thing of scenario, is the end. Thats really cool mate! Scenario feels better than first game. Because you are playing not copy paste missions lol.

    First game I can only remember 4 characters. Altair, Mentor, Robert and our last target. But, this game also fix this thing. I can remember bunch of characters. Ezio, Ezio's Family, other Assassins, our enemies, our friends. Thats really good. We have living city, and they are great part of game. I am really glad... We can buy armours and weaopons for Ezio. Thats all? No, You can buy medicine pouchs, poison pouchs and etc. You can feel Ezio's development! You are watching Ezio, growing up to man.

    Openworld and side missions are better than first game. You can feel, you are playing in a living city. Thives on roofs, escorts try to get some money. Everyone speaking each other and etc. Also, i like play with different cities. Thats cool! Openworld is really good.

    Side missions? They are also great! You can collect Codex pages, Assassin Seals (for Altair's Armor), you can watch "The Truth" (and this video is really interesting.). For watch a video, you need unlock 20 files! You need find 20 glyphs, and then unlock them with puzzles. Also, we have a castle named Monteriggioni, and u are building shops, and defence systems. You are earning money from there. Also, if u buy a weapon or armor or etc., the money you earn is increasing. That's why it becomes more important to develop Ezio.

    DESMOND CAN DO SOMETHING EXCEPT SLEEP, SPEAK AND **** ENTER THE ANIMUS! THATS GREAT! Desmond have 3 missions. Meh, he can do something. Thats good.

    Combat System is more arcade than first game. But still good. You still need block sometimes etc. You can still feel this.

    The same thing with combat system for parkour. You can feel you are climbing the towers, building. You need press 2-3 buttons still and this is great! Now? Game automatic climbing for you    … Expand
  11. KratosKong
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    Esta segunda entrega supone una mejora gigantesca respecto a la primera. Aqui la historia se desarrolla en la Italia renacentista por lo que conoceremos a algunas de las figuras mas ilustres de aquella epoca. La historia y los personajes cobran muchisima fuerza en este titulo.
  12. Mo3gottar
    May 25, 2019
    9
    Good opening,music of Jesper Kyd,cutscenes,plot,characters,enhanced equipment,controls and parkour got better than in AC 1,
    Everyone must to play it
  13. Connorcox1997
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    AC2 is one of the best games, and most addicting games have ever played. It's a huge improvement over the first game. They did bring back the old characters from the present time, but they also added new characters from the past in the renaissance era. I liked the character Ezio a lot in this game. They added a brand new story in the game with brand new missions that are playable in theAC2 is one of the best games, and most addicting games have ever played. It's a huge improvement over the first game. They did bring back the old characters from the present time, but they also added new characters from the past in the renaissance era. I liked the character Ezio a lot in this game. They added a brand new story in the game with brand new missions that are playable in the game. It's easily one of the best games in the series. I highly recommend it.… Expand
  14. QuietLion
    Jan 3, 2019
    10
    Bella vita la nostra , eh ,fratello ? La migliore . Possa non cambiare mai . E Possa non cambiare comunque precisando che sono italiano e abito vicino Firenze ,quindi sono di parte , questo titolo è un capolavoro . Secondo me il migliore assassin’ creed di sempre ed Ezio il miglior personaggio della saga . Storia magnifica che ti imprigiona al gioco fino a quando non finisce , grafica cheBella vita la nostra , eh ,fratello ? La migliore . Possa non cambiare mai . E Possa non cambiare comunque precisando che sono italiano e abito vicino Firenze ,quindi sono di parte , questo titolo è un capolavoro . Secondo me il migliore assassin’ creed di sempre ed Ezio il miglior personaggio della saga . Storia magnifica che ti imprigiona al gioco fino a quando non finisce , grafica che per essere un gioco del 2009 è fantastica . Al giorno d’oggi si stanno creando capolavori dal punto di vista grafico e tutto però questo titolo come solo pochi è si un capolavoro ma riesce anche a farti innamorare di sè stesso fino farlo diventare un qualcosa che per il giocatore sarà difficile dimenticare ...… Expand
  15. trarantino
    Dec 29, 2018
    9
    Игра шидевр! Просто лучшая игра всех времён и народов. Какая графика, какой графон!
  16. okayokay
    Oct 10, 2018
    9
    rrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaadddddddddddiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccccaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllll
  17. GarethB
    Oct 7, 2018
    8
    A step up on the first game, a better lead in Ezio and a much more fleshed out world.
  18. JuanJoker
    Sep 30, 2018
    8
    This game has a very good world,story and the fighting sistem is well done but the parcour is very stressful and annoying , especially in chase sequences
  19. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    4
    I have been wanting to give an Assassin’s Creed game an actual opportunity. I rented Assassin’s Creed III and once I arrived in North America the game disk just stopped working. I rented Assassins Creed Origins and then I started to play it but I didn’t like the combat and when I finally opened the map, I just said I don’t have it in me to run around this world. I decided to rent the EzioI have been wanting to give an Assassin’s Creed game an actual opportunity. I rented Assassin’s Creed III and once I arrived in North America the game disk just stopped working. I rented Assassins Creed Origins and then I started to play it but I didn’t like the combat and when I finally opened the map, I just said I don’t have it in me to run around this world. I decided to rent the Ezio Collection and go back to beginnings (or close to it).

    For me personally, playing Assassin’s Creed II feels outdated. It feels bad. Its a bad remaster where they didn’t update the game it just felt bad. I didn’t like the way the movement felt and there is nothing satisfying about the combat. I’m not going to comment on the story because I didn’t get far enough into the game for the story to get its hooks in me. After about an hour, I decided that I couldn’t play the game anymore.

    I am going to give Odyssey a chance but its the last chance for Assassins Creed. If it doesn’t do anything for me. I might have to give up on the Assassin’s Creed franchise. Which is too bad because I love history and I would love have games where I can experience certain time periods but I just haven’t been hooked by any of the games thus far.    … Expand
  20. Asgard-Sama
    Aug 28, 2018
    10
    • Historia: 10/10
    • Personajes: 10/10
    • GamePlay: 9/10 • Gráficos: 8/10 • Sonido: 10/10 • Música: /10 • Longitud: 8/10 • Valor de repetición: 1/10 • Valor del jugador: 10/10 Sin duda uno de los mejores Assasins Creed en mi opinión, un gran inicio de la Trilogía de Ezio Auditore. - El Protagonista, de lo mejorcito, un protagonista que derrocha carisma, con el que compartes    • Historia: 10/10
    • Personajes: 10/10
    • GamePlay: 9/10
    • Gráficos: 8/10
    • Sonido: 10/10
    • Música: /10
    • Longitud: 8/10
    • Valor de repetición: 1/10
    • Valor del jugador: 10/10

    Sin duda uno de los mejores Assasins Creed en mi opinión, un gran inicio de la Trilogía de Ezio Auditore.

    - El Protagonista, de lo mejorcito, un protagonista que derrocha carisma, con el que compartes buenos y malos momentos, que ves crecer desde las calles de Florencia haciendo trastadas viajando por toda Italia en momentos épicos, tristes, alegres, románticos, sin lugar a dudas uno de los mejores protagonistas de los últimos tiempos.

    - La jugabilidad es buenísima, mejorando bastante la jugabilidad del Assasins Creed 1, mejora y aumenta los movimientos de Parkour y de escalada, también mejora la movilidad y movimientos a caballo y a nado, aumenta las posibilidades de esconderse, escapar y de asesinar.

    - El Combate es mas fluido aunque sigue siendo un sistema de combate facilillo.

    - La Banda sonora es brutal, ayuda mucho a tener una gran inmersión y te sabe cambiar acorde al momento para tenernos siempre metidos en la escena.

    - Gráficamente mejora mucho respecto al primero.

    - La historia no tiene desperdicio y resulta muy interesante.

    - Las ciudades son espectaculares, mucho mas que en el primer Assasins, se sienten llenas de vida, plagadas de monumentos y edificios históricos que te dan la impresión de estar dando un paseo por la Italia del renacimiento,

    Para mi uno de los mejores juegos de su generación y un juego que sin lugar a dudas esta en mi TOP personal de videojuegos, atrapante, divertido y emocionante, lo recomiendo a todo el mundo y personalmente para mi es un juego de 10.    … Expand
  21. Johnny_evil2101
    Jul 13, 2018
    9
    Simply put: it's the best assassin's creed game up to date. It improved heavily on the mechanics of the orignal (such as increasing climb speed) and made up an interesting story in an interesting setting. The gameplay itself is very satisfying and the story really drags you in. There's enough variation in the missions and sidequests to keep you hooked until well after the game isSimply put: it's the best assassin's creed game up to date. It improved heavily on the mechanics of the orignal (such as increasing climb speed) and made up an interesting story in an interesting setting. The gameplay itself is very satisfying and the story really drags you in. There's enough variation in the missions and sidequests to keep you hooked until well after the game is completed.
    The controls are a huge improvement and don't feel different from games like Black flag. The graphics hold up well for it's mildly aging state.
    The music is great, some are memorable but most just fit in so well with the game it all just blends together in a big immersive experience.

    The only complaint I have with the game is that it's too easy, especially if it isn't your first AC game. The combat is pretty much countering your opponent (which they made astronomically easier in this game) but it has enough other (albeit less effective) options available to keep it fun.

    If you've never played AC but want to: Play this game
    If you've played AC before but not this game; Play this game
    This game is the reason there's a new AC every year.    … Expand
  22. AKthaBeast
    May 19, 2018
    8
    Took the first one and made it better. One of the, if not, best game in the franchise....
  23. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    6
    Although better than most Assassin's Creed games, two is still pretty dull in terms of narrative. The side activities are a bit of fun and the core game-play is decent. But it's nothing great at all.
  24. BlitZeR_95
    Apr 29, 2018
    9
    An amazing Assassin's Creed game! I would skip the first one and play this one because this easily should've been the first game. A strong protagonist with a powerful revenge story. The game is set in Italy and you can learn many new things from their past culture.
    Easily better than the previous Assassin's Creed game!
  25. eva3si0n
    Apr 10, 2018
    9
    Though I have also passed Assassin's Creed 2 in 2010, I have decided to pass anew the updated version as a part of Ezio Auditore Collection. Later the 9th a game of course doesn't carry away any more, gemply also the main thing archaic looks its simple, boring. The first third of a game of the player just lead by the hand and don't give any freedom. Presently Assassin's Creed 2 would be anThough I have also passed Assassin's Creed 2 in 2010, I have decided to pass anew the updated version as a part of Ezio Auditore Collection. Later the 9th a game of course doesn't carry away any more, gemply also the main thing archaic looks its simple, boring. The first third of a game of the player just lead by the hand and don't give any freedom. Presently Assassin's Creed 2 would be an ordinary middling person, a game which was played in 10-15 hours and forgotten. As for the remaster - this part worst of all is executed, the faces of characters have poisonous colors, better wouldn't touch them at all. Well and the most important - in a remaster didn't redo management. And it is the biggest pain in 2 parts. But Assassin's Creed 2 had main thing - the fine atmosphere of magnificent medieval Italy and young Ezio Auditore charismatic still.… Expand
  26. mefzeldernx
    Mar 3, 2018
    9
    "Assassin's Creed II" ha dado un salto de calidad y nos ofrece una de las mejores historias de ficciones históricas, en la Italia renacentista controlamos a Ezio en su historia de venganza y descubrimiento.
    La jugabilidad ha mejorado, pero no deja de tener un sistema de combate mediocre y misiones repetitivas. La historia es la gran estrella, junto con los gráficos, mezclar personajes    "Assassin's Creed II" ha dado un salto de calidad y nos ofrece una de las mejores historias de ficciones históricas, en la Italia renacentista controlamos a Ezio en su historia de venganza y descubrimiento.
    La jugabilidad ha mejorado, pero no deja de tener un sistema de combate mediocre y misiones repetitivas. La historia es la gran estrella, junto con los gráficos, mezclar personajes históricos y darle un rol participativo es brillante, y ayuda a crear giros argumentales a los datos históricos.
    Sin lugar a dudas Ubisoft ha hecho con "Assassin's Creed II" una franquicia de mucho potencial, de lo que era un IP que solo servía para mostrar las cualidades gráficas de la PS3 y XBox 360.    … Expand
  27. 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
  28. lduncan27
    Dec 2, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Assassin’s Creed II is an absolutely amazing game with a great storyline, graphics, and gameplay. The player is truly engrossed into the life of Ezio in Renaissance Italy and he is very well portrayed through the story. My major issue with the game is that the combat system once understood is extremely simple and always the same. Enemies always attack one by one and their attacks can be easily dodged and/or countered. Although easy at times, the game is an excellent must-play because of its thrilling story and variety of quests and missions.… Expand
  29. user12
    Dec 2, 2017
    9
    Easily one of the best games I've ever played. It feels a bit dated, but it's still a fantastic game, and a timeless classic. AC2 will captivate and excite you right from the start. It features a great, well told story, a colourful cast of characters (some of which are very well written), and a beautiful setting. The graphics at the time were more than cutting-edge. AC2's gameplay isEasily one of the best games I've ever played. It feels a bit dated, but it's still a fantastic game, and a timeless classic. AC2 will captivate and excite you right from the start. It features a great, well told story, a colourful cast of characters (some of which are very well written), and a beautiful setting. The graphics at the time were more than cutting-edge. AC2's gameplay is admittedly a bit repetitive (as is the case with most games), but it's still quite fun, and is also a decent challenge.
    So, all things considered, AC2 is a fantastic game which you need to experience. This game is a work of art, just like Shadow Of The Colossus, Skyrim, BioShock, The Last Of Us, etc.    … Expand
  30. Arodin77
    Nov 25, 2017
    7
    2009's Assassin's Creed 2 at the time was ground-breaking for the franchise; a major upgrade from the original game in terms of story, characters, visuals and gameplay, and added in a lot to the table the later Assassin's Creed games would end up using. 8 years later however, and the shine that the game once had has slowly been fading away.

    One of the reasons why the game was praised so    2009's Assassin's Creed 2 at the time was ground-breaking for the franchise; a major upgrade from the original game in terms of story, characters, visuals and gameplay, and added in a lot to the table the later Assassin's Creed games would end up using. 8 years later however, and the shine that the game once had has slowly been fading away.

    One of the reasons why the game was praised so highly was because it's style of gameplay was still repetitively new to the major gaming audience at the time, and this game was one of the best we had. Unfortunately with more and more games adhering to this style in recent years (Horizon Zero Dawn, Mirrors Edge, Dying Light among others spring to mind). The technical issues with the game have begun to stand out more. Don't get me wrong, the game is still a ton of fun to play, and the controls are responsive enough, it's just that the gameplay at times can be stiff, clunky, and buggy. Examples include randomly jumping off of or completely missing a building for no reason, accidentally assassinating a group of civilians when you were specifically targeting guards (something they don't end up fixing until Assassin's Creed 3 in 2012, 3 years and 3 games after 2), guards taking a lifetime to attack, not countering an attack despite the fact that you pressed the right button combination perfectly, getting detected for no reason, I could go on and on, but that would be doing the game too much of a disservice, it still works fine, with a large list of ways to traverse the environments, kill guards and attempt missions with all of them (most of the time) being very gratifying.

    The story for the game is something that I don't get the appeal for. The first hour of the story is great, with Ezio Auditore's family (who are Assassins, not known to a young Ezio at the time) being framed and hung by traitors (Who are Templars), being told really well, and the development between the characters leading up to the event I thought was really well done. However, once you kill the guy who killed your family (which happens far too early in the game), escape into the countryside and become an Assassin, the story begins to get slightly stale and very drawn out, becoming repetitive in the process. The only thing that saves it is the characters themselves. People like Leonardo Da Vinci, the thieves in the latter part of the game, and the Auditore family I thought to be amazing characters, with Ezio himself being one of the much more likeable characters in the Assassin's Creed franchise. However the extra side missions can be quite entertaining, from beating up cheating husbands, to executing assassination contracts (a bit too many of these but they mostly weren't a problem), to some pretty fun races, to going around and collecting the games' many collectables.

    The visuals for 2009 standards are beautiful and really bring the world of Renaissance Italy to life and still hold up quite well 8 years later. Each city is distinct in look and feel, through it's architecture and inhabitants. from the bustling streets of Florence, to the murky marshlands of Romagna, to the canal-filled routes of Venice, they're all truly wonderful environments to explore.

    All in all, whilst this game is still a great addition to the franchise, I personally don't think it holds the title of 'Best Assassin's Creed Game' anymore. And honestly, I don't think it ever did. I personally believe the other two games in the Ezio trilogy (Brotherhood and Revelations) are better than 2. However, that's not to take away from what the game did manage to achieve back then. It's still great, just not as good as people say it is anymore.

    - Gameplay: 6/10
    - Story: 6/10
    - Main/Side Missions: 7/10
    - Characters: 8/10
    - Visuals: 8/10

    - Combined Score (Out of 50): 35/50
    - Final Score (Out of 10): 7/10
    - Grade: B-    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#6 Best PS3 Game of 2009
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#4 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2009
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#11 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2009

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Metascore
91

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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