Assassin's Creed: Revelations

 PlayStation 3
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 870 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 562 out of 870
  2. Mixed: 239 out of 870
  3. Negative: 69 out of 870
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Moviebuffreview
    Mar 18, 2012
    8
    Assassin's Creed: Revelations come out as a disappointment compared to the last two games. The game's opening immediately has the player frustrated, as the player participates in a what could've been fun but turned out to be frustrating stage coach chase. Once you get past this opening, you are thrown into the world of Constantinople which feels a bit stale compared to the Italian citiesAssassin's Creed: Revelations come out as a disappointment compared to the last two games. The game's opening immediately has the player frustrated, as the player participates in a what could've been fun but turned out to be frustrating stage coach chase. Once you get past this opening, you are thrown into the world of Constantinople which feels a bit stale compared to the Italian cities in the last two games. Combat also feels clunkier, the story in the present day doesn't progress much, and the entire experience feels incredibly frustrating. The changes and new additions made to the game were poor. Despite this, however, I don't hate the game. There are still enough interesting missions, assassinations, and flashbacks through Altair to make the singleplayer worth playing, and there are enough new multiplayer features to keep players entertained. Despite this, however, Revelations may be one of the weakest entries in the series.… Expand
  2. scotius
    Mar 7, 2012
    8
    Qualifying Statement: Apart from being a little on the easy side, I love the Assassins Creed games. So lets get to the bad stuff about Revelations first. Some bugs. Multiplayer has taken a turn for the worse. Soundtrack not as good as Assassins Creed Brotherhood. In order to finish Ezio's story you need to buy something else called Embers. This game is not as good as Brotherhood by a longQualifying Statement: Apart from being a little on the easy side, I love the Assassins Creed games. So lets get to the bad stuff about Revelations first. Some bugs. Multiplayer has taken a turn for the worse. Soundtrack not as good as Assassins Creed Brotherhood. In order to finish Ezio's story you need to buy something else called Embers. This game is not as good as Brotherhood by a long shot and is the joint weakest of the series along with AC1. But let me say this, it is still an amazing game. If you like Assassins Creed games, you will love Revelations.… Expand
  3. Rosco
    Jan 27, 2012
    7
    Another year, another Assassin's Creed installment! However, Ubisoft have to start treading carefully because they are in danger of ruining what is an awesome franchise by churning out a game every year. I picked this game up at Christmas and I'll be honest I was left wondering what the point of buying the game was? AC2 was an amazing game, period! Brotherhood added a multiplayer/onlineAnother year, another Assassin's Creed installment! However, Ubisoft have to start treading carefully because they are in danger of ruining what is an awesome franchise by churning out a game every year. I picked this game up at Christmas and I'll be honest I was left wondering what the point of buying the game was? AC2 was an amazing game, period! Brotherhood added a multiplayer/online mode, the question is what did AC:R bring? Closure, well supposedly. The story picks up from the shock end of Brotherhood. Sadly, from there it doesn't really do anything different from it's predecessor's. The map for instance seems really small compared to the previous outings which ultimately means less area's to explore. And the same can be said of the length of the game which for AC is genuinely short and tragic. You used to be able to expect an engrossing and immersive story but they fall tragically short with this installment. It's as if they have totally forgot about Ezio. Altair was a good character but to put more focus on him, I was surprised and a little disappointed. You'd think that by bringing Ezio's and Altair's stories to a close they would leave you a lot to explore but that's not the case. Gameplay is familiar but too repetitive, there is nothing new or inventive introduced which is a darn shame because it becomes predictable. The cinematic cut scenes if anything just frustrate you at times. They used to be important and play a huge part and interesting however now they are there just to try and add adrenaline to encourage you to carry on, they no longer seem to hold major importance. The ending isn't what I expected and I was left under-impressed to say the least but what it does leave is an opportunity to change everything and re=boot the series because it's what it is desperately lacking, it needs a new focus, new characters and new ideas to return itself to past glory. In conclusion if your new to AC you'll love this but if you have followed the series from the start you will be left feeling short-changed because its the same old predictable things and very much a familiar feeling, it's like watching a repeat of your favorite show except this time round you've noticed something you didn't before. Ubisoft have to learn from their mistakes if the AC franchise is to get back to it's best!… Expand
  4. Watermelon789
    May 6, 2012
    9
    Assassins Creed has become a monster of a franchise in less than ten years at the moment , it has a strong/solid story , its awesome and it does right to convince the people. However, if you're willing to throw the cash right on ACR , is not a wrong move , but it isn't the best chapter on the AC hysteria in the same time that it's not fresh as I thought it was gonna be. Anyway, the teamAssassins Creed has become a monster of a franchise in less than ten years at the moment , it has a strong/solid story , its awesome and it does right to convince the people. However, if you're willing to throw the cash right on ACR , is not a wrong move , but it isn't the best chapter on the AC hysteria in the same time that it's not fresh as I thought it was gonna be. Anyway, the team at Ubisoft did nicely to present the city of Constantinople , very gorgeous at first glance , packed with a better engine ( that , its the responsible for giving it life ) . the action cutscenes are varied and it's a fun moment to watch and experiment to see more , and more action sequences like for example , Ezio ( with the hookblade ) jumps a rope and then stabs a guard while in mid air is superb. Also the introduction does nice to the franchise by the reason that starts in a bang and differentiate from the previous entries completely . Even with this awesome stuff, there are still problems with the gameplay, undesired deaths comes when the twitchy control schemes gets through your path and makes you smash the game , dumb AI and clumsy crowd gets stuck in the middle of a fight , yet Ubisoft came with the idea of implementing the tower defense , and lets put this simply: Its stupid . Multiplayer wise , though I'm not considering to get my stats flaming like hell because I'm not gonna be focused on that option . But with the knocks and the brawls , ACR still has the glamour for captivation .… Expand
  5. kowalski
    Dec 7, 2012
    10
    Ezio comes back - he's much older, more tired and almost weary of the journey that was chosen for him. His path leads to Constantinople, an exotic location but strangely familiar ground. Here, he will embark on another adventure, different and known at the same time.

    Revelations is an ending to the Ezio Auditore da Firenze trilogy, and one must agree, it's a decent one to say the least.    Ezio comes back - he's much older, more tired and almost weary of the journey that was chosen for him. His path leads to Constantinople, an exotic location but strangely familiar ground. Here, he will embark on another adventure, different and known at the same time.

    Revelations is an ending to the Ezio Auditore da Firenze trilogy, and one must agree, it's a decent one to say the least. No only the graphics have been tuned up, the gameplay enhanced and the story re-polished. The game, more than anything, feels - much like Ezio itself - mature, an adventure game in its own right. It's an amazing ending to a meaningful story. Though not free of bugs, they seem to be only minor imperfections and nothing else; Revelations offers excellent playability and a must-have experience to any AC fan. Furthermore, I couldn't agree less with those accusing it of being everything but fresh - after stale Brotherhood, this is the very definition of a fresh turn. Don't listen to mean reviewers - there's nothing tragic, rushed, meandering or dissapointing about Revelations.    … Expand
  6. sssfdg
    Dec 13, 2012
    6
    Let me start by saying that I am a fan of this franchise. Obisoft has done some great things in developing the series since the first iteration, which I think most can agree was disappointing. The greatest part of these games are historical details that are included. Exploring the great ancient cities and seeing the large sites and sounds was what I played for. Sometimes just wanderingLet me start by saying that I am a fan of this franchise. Obisoft has done some great things in developing the series since the first iteration, which I think most can agree was disappointing. The greatest part of these games are historical details that are included. Exploring the great ancient cities and seeing the large sites and sounds was what I played for. Sometimes just wandering the streets until I found another "tourist attraction" to learn about. This game has brought that but the lustre has gone.
    THE BAD BAD: They have introduced a system where you must defend your clan bases from the Templars attract. This amounts to a simple, and yet frustrating, tower defence mini game. THIS IS THE WORST PART OF THE GAME. The only other negative I have found is the lack of good change this game provides. This game feels too similar to the past versions for it to stand out.
    Please don't do what COD is doing with there annual releases. Spend some time creating something worth buying. I will forever wait for the reviews before buying another AC game.    … Expand
  7. EnigmaReviews
    Jul 24, 2012
    7
    Well when I got the game I had high hopes. Then when I played the game those hopes faded. The game is beutiful and has a pretty good story. Although the characters in the game seem a little dull. A big down side to the game is that there wasn't much introduced that was new. Sure the Assassins Creed saga is innovative but it hasn't changed much. This game didn't really have much that couldWell when I got the game I had high hopes. Then when I played the game those hopes faded. The game is beutiful and has a pretty good story. Although the characters in the game seem a little dull. A big down side to the game is that there wasn't much introduced that was new. Sure the Assassins Creed saga is innovative but it hasn't changed much. This game didn't really have much that could draw me back to playing. The story was good but wasn't exciting and deep. The gameplay got repetitive once I played it for a while. There just wasn't anything interesting going on in the game. It took me literally a month to finish the game because I wasn't very interested in it after a while of playing. I don't know what I is with this Assassins Creed but it's lacking. I'll give it a 7/10 but I would prefer playing the first and second games before considering to buy this one.… Expand
  8. mrflip
    Nov 23, 2011
    8
    I'm a huge fan of AC series. AC2 definitely started my love for this series but Brotherhood and Revelations dumbed it down for me in the graphics department. Even though, it's a beautiful game the graphics haven't been up to par in comparison to AC2 but I think this is mainly because of the addition of multiplayer. Like I always say, you can't add more to the game without sacrificingI'm a huge fan of AC series. AC2 definitely started my love for this series but Brotherhood and Revelations dumbed it down for me in the graphics department. Even though, it's a beautiful game the graphics haven't been up to par in comparison to AC2 but I think this is mainly because of the addition of multiplayer. Like I always say, you can't add more to the game without sacrificing something else. I loved multiplayer on AC:Bro and continue to do so in AC:Rev. It's just so inventive. Definitely pick this up if you loved the previous AC games because this one won't disappoint. Doesn't deserve a perfect score in my book but still an amazing game regardless of its flaws.… Expand
  9. gerbronicus
    May 22, 2012
    7
    Oh how I wish the Assassins Creed games had just decided to create a story in the specific time period in which Ezio and Altair were based, as opposed to these Desmond shenanigans. But let bygones be bygones. This game is fun, but doesn't bring much new features to the table (besides the crossbow and hookshot, though these aren't enough to blow your mind). The game has some impressive setOh how I wish the Assassins Creed games had just decided to create a story in the specific time period in which Ezio and Altair were based, as opposed to these Desmond shenanigans. But let bygones be bygones. This game is fun, but doesn't bring much new features to the table (besides the crossbow and hookshot, though these aren't enough to blow your mind). The game has some impressive set pieces that are entertaining to play, and the city of Constantinople and the characters throughout are pretty well realized. I am looking forward to the new iteration, Assassins Creed 3, with its new game engine and Wilderness features. This is exactly what the series needs to feel fresh, if not revolutionary… Expand
  10. TiagoRPGfan
    Sep 28, 2012
    10
    Those who didn't like previous game won't enlist in the Assassin guild, but it is must-have for fans of the series as it reveals some secrets of the story. Shorter than the previous games, but with a better story, it consolidates the multiplayer mode adding extra variety.
  11. Linkonair
    Nov 19, 2011
    9
    If you do not mind, I would like to start this with a brief retrospective (no spoilers). I first got recommended Assassin's Creed back 2009 around the time Assassin's Creed 2 was announced. There were very mixed opinions amongst my friends with it being one of those hit or miss titles like Mirror's Edge, and I'm not going to lie, the first game did have a repetitive nature with it'sIf you do not mind, I would like to start this with a brief retrospective (no spoilers). I first got recommended Assassin's Creed back 2009 around the time Assassin's Creed 2 was announced. There were very mixed opinions amongst my friends with it being one of those hit or miss titles like Mirror's Edge, and I'm not going to lie, the first game did have a repetitive nature with it's information gathering side missions, but personally, it didn't bother me any, I found it useful with planning out the method of performing the different assassinations and actually made me feel a bit more like an assassin. I think the first game is probably second best in the series (to me anyway) with Revelations being first. Still with me? good, on with the review, I will try to avoid being biased as well as possibly...I said try, not always successfully though.
    Story:
    This is one of the best told stories in the series that I've seen since the 2nd installment. It is divided between Desmond, Ezio, and Altair, bringing closure to Ezio and Altair's stories and presumably setting up a game all about Desmond. Ezio and Altair's stories were woven together perfectly throughout the narrative, and unfortunately the same cannnot be said for Desmond, at times it just feels like what it's always been, just a framing device. Though you are able to learn more about Desmond's past by going through some puzzle segments, but more on gameplay later. Now I have two minor nitpicks, the game uses pre-rendered cinematics, which may not sound like an issue, it only bugs me because the series has not up til now used them for the story itself, and this would be less of a problem if there were not only two of them total and one is recycled footage from the extended trailer. It is well known that after beating the game you are allowed to use the animus and usually it has a reason behind it, however, Revelations does not explain why you are back in it, and that just bugs the hell out of me.
    Gameplay:
    The gameplay is largely the same as the gameplay from Brotherhood and has improved on nearly every aspect. Combat still contains the combo system from Brotherhood, but it has a far less predictable pattern to it and the enemies are far more capable in a fight, and personally I appreciated the challenge this game had brought. The Brotherhood aspect has also been improved and flows really well with the story, more so than Brotherhood, strangely enough. I am most certainly not the only person who was skeptical about the use of bombs in Revelations, but thankfully the game put this skepticism aside, it actually helps with stealth more than I could have imagined, not to mention the ability to customize them to your liking. Parkour flows better than ever as well with the addition of the hookblade, making vertical and horizontal travel even more fluid than it has ever been.
    Presentation:
    Many of you who have been paying attention to this franchise may have noticed an increase of quality with the soundtracks, animations, and graphics throughout the series and gratefully this increase has remained consistent, the game looks gorgeous, improved textures as well as better lighting effects and draw distance. I know graphics don't make a game but they can always help.
    Verdict:
    you would be insane not to buy this, and here's to the hope that the next game doesn't ruin the entire franchise! I am very skeptical about a game entirely about Desmond.    … Expand
  12. Micka0702
    Jan 14, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is full of beauty and eccentricities, is the perfect closing for Ezio's and Altair's story, and starting of Desmond's final journey in AC3, is, for me, the best game i played this year.… Expand
  13. TheGreatBigBuck
    Mar 19, 2012
    8
    Revelations was always going to struggle to be as good as game as Brotherhood and sadly it has not succeeded in that respect but it is still a very good game.
    Visually its still great to look at and jumping around on the roof tops is still fun as is the fighting with all the different weapons. The is definitely long enough and has enough different elements to keep you interested all the    Revelations was always going to struggle to be as good as game as Brotherhood and sadly it has not succeeded in that respect but it is still a very good game.
    Visually its still great to look at and jumping around on the roof tops is still fun as is the fighting with all the different weapons. The is definitely long enough and has enough different elements to keep you interested all the way through.
    However there are not very many new elements to the game and at times it does feel disjointed due to it being made by different companies, even graphically some parts of the game can look a lot better then others.
    This aside it was still fun to play and in my opinion had the best shock ending since the first game.    … Expand
  14. Brickzz
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    i love assassins creed ever since it came out
    it is a very enjoyable game even now revelations continued to impress in certain aspects
    the online is more challenging by using the leveling system more efficiently the thing that disappointing me the most were the glitches i found in it and the graphics were quite unsatisfying i do enjoy the story but i did not find it as interesting as    i love assassins creed ever since it came out
    it is a very enjoyable game even now revelations continued to impress in certain aspects
    the online is more challenging by using the leveling system more efficiently
    the thing that disappointing me the most were the glitches i found in it and the graphics were quite unsatisfying
    i do enjoy the story but i did not find it as interesting as assassins creed 2 and brotherhood.
    previous AC games usually keep you in your seat to the very last second
    this game is not as intriguing it is as if they did a half ass job of brotherhood
    by fixing the city up and such figuring out the people that will help you were too basic no story to how you really meet people
    this game can get quite annoying.
    the most famous glitch i found were the soldiers on the rooftops being inside the roof only showing their head they get to shoot at you but you cannot hit them
    this is quite frustrating
    i just pray that this is not a preview of AC3
    or this company will lose many players.    … Expand
  15. metaman123
    Nov 19, 2011
    9
    While the game does have its fair share of flows, most notably the glitches, frame rate drops and den defence, the positives outshine them. The story and improved climbing really show and this is by far the best Assissins Creed game. Really good Buy. PS Desmond is useless as always
  16. BacktoNarnia
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    This is some great science and historical fiction, but it's not the best. The bar has been set high for the Assassin's Creed series over the years, with the introduction of fantastic new features in the previous titles. This title, however, lacked that fresh new feel.

    The gameplay in both the singleplayer and multiplayer was extremely similar, with the exception of a few (good) changes.    This is some great science and historical fiction, but it's not the best. The bar has been set high for the Assassin's Creed series over the years, with the introduction of fantastic new features in the previous titles. This title, however, lacked that fresh new feel.

    The gameplay in both the singleplayer and multiplayer was extremely similar, with the exception of a few (good) changes. The hookblade, for example, is not an enormous change, but I thought it was a cool and interesting addition to the series, making climbing feel a little faster than in previous titles. The addition of bombs in the singleplayer offers a new way to take out enemies from range without being detected, making the process a bit more strategic than simply shooting them with the crossbow. Multiplayer had a few mode changes along with more player customization. They likewise made some changes to encourage players to try and hide or escape from pursuers rather than just standing there and attempting to stun them.

    Although they have really stretched out these last few games, they are still moving forward in Desmond's story. You finally learn more about Desmond himself in this game. Ezio and Altair's stories were a bit weaker compared to Brotherhood, but it was still an enjoyable experience throughout. The further addition of story to the multiplayer in the form of Abstergo Industries is fantastic, and it really makes me want to spend more time with this game online.

    All in all, this is still a great title that is worth picking up for any Assassin's Creed fan. If you have been getting bored with the Assassin's Creed formula, it is at least worth a rent for the sake of it's addition to the story. The short development time is starting to catch up with these games, but it's still a fun experience.    … Expand
  17. Origin
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    This game was excellent. I am an assassins creed fan boy but this game really delivers. Once you start the game make sure you have a lot of time because you won't want to turn it off. The ending to Altair and Ezio's stories was a masterpiece. Most people think they should've added new gameplay mechanics but if its not broken why do you have to fix it.. The hook blade was a pretty cool newThis game was excellent. I am an assassins creed fan boy but this game really delivers. Once you start the game make sure you have a lot of time because you won't want to turn it off. The ending to Altair and Ezio's stories was a masterpiece. Most people think they should've added new gameplay mechanics but if its not broken why do you have to fix it.. The hook blade was a pretty cool new gadget to be roaming around the city with too. The story improved a lot in this game and has an awesome cliffhanger at the end of it. I also like how they improved the multiplayer from brotherhood.… Expand
  18. tjcavallo
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    I really wanted to love this game. I had a lot of anticipation for it after greatly enjoying Brotherhood, but it kind of disappointed me. A lot of the things I loved from it's predecessor was either taken out and/or changed for the worse. For example, the map feels smaller and more cramped. I completed all of the synchronization points within about 2 hours. There are no open fieldI really wanted to love this game. I had a lot of anticipation for it after greatly enjoying Brotherhood, but it kind of disappointed me. A lot of the things I loved from it's predecessor was either taken out and/or changed for the worse. For example, the map feels smaller and more cramped. I completed all of the synchronization points within about 2 hours. There are no open field whatsoever, and they completely took out the ability to ride horses. The gameplay is basically exactly the same as Brotherhood (the hookblade adds nothing, and frankly bombs don't change the way you play much.) Now on to the good things: The story is complex and intriguing, the cut-scenes have reached new cinematic heights, character models and buildings graphics are looking better than ever, and tons new is added to the multiplayer. Overall I give it a buy, but to an Assassin's Creed fan like me it may disappoint you. One last note - I don't think they should be releasing a title every year. Look at Skyward Sword and Skyrim, there predecessors were released five years ago, and those are two of the best games I have ever played.… Expand
  19. uniquesheep
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    A fun and entertaining end to Ezio's trilogy, unfortunately Revelations feels like a bit too much of the same. That said, there are clear improvements in the multiplayer over Brotherhood (I can see myself playing this well into the future), almost all the main missions are interesting and exciting, free-running is as thrilling as ever, and there is a wealth of side activities to keepA fun and entertaining end to Ezio's trilogy, unfortunately Revelations feels like a bit too much of the same. That said, there are clear improvements in the multiplayer over Brotherhood (I can see myself playing this well into the future), almost all the main missions are interesting and exciting, free-running is as thrilling as ever, and there is a wealth of side activities to keep players busy. Constantinople is a brilliant city (if a little less spectacular than previous cities in the series e.g. Rome) and the new additions to aid travelling around it (in particular the Hook Blade) are very welcome. Templar Dens are effectively no different to the Borgia Towers from Brotherhood and I personally didn't enjoy my time with these as they are too punishing (without actually being challenging) and, seeing as they are fairly necessary to complete into order to progress through the game, I'd have rather have seen something more innovative and clever in their place. Also: Den Defence. Den Defence!? Really? Didn't enjoy anytime with the new tower defence feature and haven't a clue why they included it. It's not broken, it's just simple yet awkward. All in all, an entertaining package, but I'm hoping for big changes in the third instalment.… Expand
  20. PurpleNova
    Jan 4, 2012
    8
    Let me start off by saying, this game is GOOD and worth buying. Definitely the weakest of the Ezio trilogy, but redeems itself at the end with a gripping and exciting last couple of hours that made the entire game worth playing. The story is short and does no justice to Ezio as a character. It does not emphasize his age as it hinted at in Brotherhood, and overall adds to depth to theLet me start off by saying, this game is GOOD and worth buying. Definitely the weakest of the Ezio trilogy, but redeems itself at the end with a gripping and exciting last couple of hours that made the entire game worth playing. The story is short and does no justice to Ezio as a character. It does not emphasize his age as it hinted at in Brotherhood, and overall adds to depth to the character, making him boring to play with. Altair on the other hand, is a absolute blast to play with. The sequences in which you play with him are some of the most memorable and exciting sequences yet in the AC series. They also add a huge amount of depth and awe to the Altair character. The biggest problem with this game is the lack of improvements. Bomb making and a hookblade aren't enough to make a whole new game. Additions I did like were obviously the Altair missions, the master assassin missions, and believe it or not, the Desmond memories. While the controls are extremely stiff, only allowing you to move in 8 directions, they are a fun change of pace and its nice to see more of Desmond. Additions I didn't like: The God-awful den defense, the lack of optional "armor tombs", the new characters (Yusuf is a terrible boring character, but Sophia is good, decent at least, the bad guys were just boring and had no depth), in fact the only character I really "liked" was Abbas, from the Altair missions. I say "like" because I had such a burning hatred for him that I haven't felt in a character since Skylar from Breaking Bad, but he was still a good antagonist. I never thought I would say this about an Assassins Creed game but despite its lack of huge changes, was the multiplayer. All the AC games I have played I always return them after I am done with the story and have all the collectibles, but this game, had me hooked from the first time brutally impaled a man with my spear (that's what he said). The game features new great modes like corruption, and it is 2011 multiplayer experience of the year for me. I honestly havent had that much fun in multiplayer since May, playing black ops with my buddies. Overall, this game is getting unjustly bashed, it is a worthy entry into the series, somewhat disappointing nonetheless, and it is worth your money. Even if you are not interested in the multiplayer, I insist you try it out.… Expand
  21. enrelief
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    Revelations continues on the greatness of the previous installments.
    While AC2 really shined out as the pinnacle of the series, Brotherhood was somewhat of a letdown.
    The Story wasn't quite as gripping as Part 2's and it once again ends in a cliffhanger. But Revelations has a gripping story, the same great gameplay, and an ending that makes you want to play Assassin's Creed III, if it is    Revelations continues on the greatness of the previous installments.
    While AC2 really shined out as the pinnacle of the series, Brotherhood was somewhat of a letdown.
    The Story wasn't quite as gripping as Part 2's and it once again ends in a cliffhanger.
    But Revelations has a gripping story, the same great gameplay, and an ending that makes you want to play Assassin's Creed III, if it is released in 2012 as rumored.    … Expand
  22. Angel_of_Death
    Nov 23, 2011
    10
    I was fairly satisfied with the game. There were some pros and cons like any other game though. Most of the little parts and changes in the game is what made its value go down. The preorder collectors set was ok, but it would have been better if you got the Ezio action figure with the flying machine to top it off and if you got the soundtrack with the game. I found it to be in a wayI was fairly satisfied with the game. There were some pros and cons like any other game though. Most of the little parts and changes in the game is what made its value go down. The preorder collectors set was ok, but it would have been better if you got the Ezio action figure with the flying machine to top it off and if you got the soundtrack with the game. I found it to be in a way moronic when I saw that the first Assassin's Creed was in the disc of Revelations. I thought to myself you must be getting a lot of turn downs from the first game so you try to lure people into the franchise by having them to buy two games for the price of one in one disc so you can get more people in the franchise. That is my opinion about that though.
    Now for the game. The storyline was really great. It took me around the same time or longer to complete it like the other games with side missions and the challenges (7 to 10 days near consistently). Some little things I was, however, dissappointed in and that I noticed in the game were different 3D effects making people in the game look completely different, different voices for some characters, terrible progression of better looking armor. Only one was great and if you played it I think you might know which it was and agree with me. Another part in the game that was not much was answered with Desmond's story. Though Ezio's story was finished and ended greatly and you see some side missions with completing questions about Altair with his love Maria and his sons and how Altair dispersed the assassin order. Those are answered, but if you are looking for answers about the gods (not many answers) or Desmond then you don't get too many. The main Cons of the game were Low quality imaging of Desmond, Ezio's armor, different voices for some characters, not enough of Desmond in modern time, Den Defense is not that great (More pointless than anything), prefer double blade look but hookblade abilities, needing more secret locations, Mediterranean Defense where it needed to be complete with one city when reached 100% to work on other cities to achieve it like a completion side mission, too many different weapons in the sense of category where it got dull after a while, not an open space free roam on the map like in Brotherhood where the outskirts were, not enough Treasure Chests to give more time to the game to find them and get them, highly varying in money capacity in the chests (keep fixed rate for a certain region difficulty), not machines to try out like in AC2 or ACB (bring back the flying machine), and no virtual training with completions.
    The main Pros were great storyline and side missions, took good ammount of time, answers to the dispersion of the assassin order and time gap of Altair and Ezio, new combat kill moves (It was the best part of the game and whoever thought of them and made them should get fat Christmas bonuses.), great landscaping of the area, and great free roam.    … Expand
  23. Urrthelurr
    Dec 26, 2011
    8
    I wish the assassinations were as violent and bloody as the regular hand to hand combat is. It awsome when you're fighting 5 guards and you impale one of them then turn around and slice another ones head open then immediatly kick another guys leg then stab him in the back while he's down. But when you assassinate someone you gently stick a knife in his back then after 3 seconds he fallsI wish the assassinations were as violent and bloody as the regular hand to hand combat is. It awsome when you're fighting 5 guards and you impale one of them then turn around and slice another ones head open then immediatly kick another guys leg then stab him in the back while he's down. But when you assassinate someone you gently stick a knife in his back then after 3 seconds he falls over. It's lame. Other than lame assassinations combat is fun. And I actualy like the tower defence thing. The story doesn't make any sence though. I think the whole assassins creed series would be better off with just a story about an assassin from medieval times, instead of this time travel (or whatever) **** they have going on. Asside from the story and lame assassinations it's a great game.… Expand
  24. IcyGames
    Dec 6, 2011
    8
    Assassin's Creed is one of those series that has it's faults and can both make you frustrated and happy over killing 20 guards without loosing a sigle point of health. If you have nothing to do for a 7 - 30 days then you should pick up this game because you'll be kept busy trying to buy everything in the game, upgrade your armour, etc. And even though I've nearly screamed at the screen inAssassin's Creed is one of those series that has it's faults and can both make you frustrated and happy over killing 20 guards without loosing a sigle point of health. If you have nothing to do for a 7 - 30 days then you should pick up this game because you'll be kept busy trying to buy everything in the game, upgrade your armour, etc. And even though I've nearly screamed at the screen in annoyance I'll never be able to put the controller down. The major faults in this game is the controls, they feel a bit stiff and unforgiving and that in a game where you need to be able to make sure every single jump is on the spot right is unacceptable. The camera and analog stick aren't really the best when combined. Not to mention when the camera is put in a cinematic view when you're climbing in a cave or something. So when you're directing the analog stick upwards and when you make that jump you just slightly tilt it to the right and you jump away from the wall to your death, these are the moments that really ruin the game, especially when they ruin your 100% mission success or get you spotted. But even though this game is annoying it still is a game you're not gonna put down until you've nearly got a platinum. I think giving this game an 8 is fair but I'm not really sure, I think 7,5 would be a more correct score. If you liked previous Assassin's Creed games then you won't be disappointed in this game, but there are still more games out there that you should rather buy if you just LIKE the game. If you want to know what happened to Desmond, Ezio and everything in the AC universe, you're gonna love the heck out of this game. Just make sure you tell your self when you're really getting pissed off that at the end of the game you'll be totally untouchable.… Expand
  25. tbouniverse
    Feb 7, 2012
    8
    AC Revelations builds up from its remarkable predecessor Brotherhood which most of us enjoyed. It provides a well-deserved finale to the legendary assassins Ezio and Altair. While the regular gameplay with Ezio was just like in brotherhood, the driving force behind it was the Altair repressed memories, which Ezio 'accessed' using Masyaf keys. While many AC fans were disappointed thatAC Revelations builds up from its remarkable predecessor Brotherhood which most of us enjoyed. It provides a well-deserved finale to the legendary assassins Ezio and Altair. While the regular gameplay with Ezio was just like in brotherhood, the driving force behind it was the Altair repressed memories, which Ezio 'accessed' using Masyaf keys. While many AC fans were disappointed that Altair wasn't prominently featured in many games following AC1, Revelations more than made up for it. I was impressed with the Desmond gameplay, props to the creative team for making his missions so profoundly unique. Their interpretation of the Constantinople era was pretty good, but i felt that they could do better. They added new side tasks such as crafting bombs and stuff, I personally preferred side tasks in brotherhood.
    The graphics have improved and I love the loading theme for Revelations, it has such a glitzy feel to it. Desmond sequences were fun, where you play as Desmond in the first person mode and he relieves some childhood memories. Altairs storyline by far was my favorite, we know what happens after the AC1 events, no spoilers cause you guys should enjoy it yourselves as I did!
    The longest/best ending to a video game, NO DOUBT!! I was almost moved to tears after watching Embers (which was after I beat revelations). Any AC fans primary choice, a memorable goodbye to Master assassins, Ezio Auditore da Firenze and Altair Ibn-La'Ahad and the beginning of the end.
    PS (Amazing link established between Altair, Ezio and Desmond)    … Expand
  26. darkwraith
    Dec 8, 2011
    8
    Assassins creed revelations is a good series finale that wraps up the plot lines or time lines of ezio or enzio auditore and Altair. some reviews have said the new castle sub game doesnt fit in but it never really interrupts the story main quest and can be played or ignored as can the assassins missions but playing these adds to the overall experience and even opens up some good sideAssassins creed revelations is a good series finale that wraps up the plot lines or time lines of ezio or enzio auditore and Altair. some reviews have said the new castle sub game doesnt fit in but it never really interrupts the story main quest and can be played or ignored as can the assassins missions but playing these adds to the overall experience and even opens up some good side missions.

    This years multiplayer has been improved greatly and you can get into a match within minutes. the online for the most part runs problem free and there are plenty of upgrades ways to play and customisation of youre characters. mp even includes more story cutscenes when you reach specific ranks. and files that add to the background story. setting the scene for next falls 12/12/12 desmonds timeline finale/beginning. 8.5 out of 10 as the mp is very good.    … Expand
  27. Corixus
    Dec 18, 2011
    8
    An unnecessary sequel but still very good. The single player is probably the shortest out of all of the Assassin's Creed games. The game doesn't do much for story and the ending probably brings up more questions than answers. Most of the story told through out this game probably would've been better off being in Assassin's Creed 3. It just tries to tie up some loose ends. There is also aAn unnecessary sequel but still very good. The single player is probably the shortest out of all of the Assassin's Creed games. The game doesn't do much for story and the ending probably brings up more questions than answers. Most of the story told through out this game probably would've been better off being in Assassin's Creed 3. It just tries to tie up some loose ends. There is also a new mission called "Den Defense" which is a mediocre Tower Defense mini-game. The multiplayer is mostly the same except for a few tweaks, new maps, characters, and abilities. Great game overall but I'd probably take Assassin's Creed 2 or Brotherhood over this. My biggest complaint would be that Ubisoft said that Brotherhood would be the last game with Ezio being the assassin you play as. 2nd biggest complaint would be that you need an online pass to access multiplayer. This is just a bad way to get people to buy new instead of used. Don't get greedy Ubisoft.… Expand
  28. StaticX_QC
    Dec 17, 2011
    8
    Nothing new here, but still a great game for AC fans. The new Desmond's sequences are not really interesting, tough I found the den defense mode to be fun. The story is not that great, AC1 and AC2 story was way better. The campaign is relatively. Overall this feel like a AC brotherhood DLC. The multiplayer has been quite improved.
  29. Egger274
    Jan 2, 2012
    8
    Although this game proves to look almost the same as Brotherhood, new gadgets and companions help structure this game preform an acceptable conclusion to one of Ubisoft's most successful gaming franchises
  30. AFCA_FLORIS
    Dec 23, 2011
    8
    cool game, the fighting is amazing and the combo's are sick and better than ac; brotherhood.
    But I liked Rome way more than Constantinople, because in constantinople, you only have narrow alleyways, and because of that, you can't ride horses like in ac: brotherhood.
Page:

Awards & Rankings

58
#58 Best PS3 Game of 2011
12
#12 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011
22
#22 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. DarkStation
    Jan 19, 2012
    70
    Assassin's Creed Revelations will satisfy those who are looking for more of the same but if you're expecting some major innovations, prepare to be disappointed. Revelations isn't a bad game, but the experience no longer feels fresh.
    Read full review
  2. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    Jan 6, 2012
    70
    The story is so meandering. [Jan 2012, p.76]
  3. Gaming Age
    Jan 3, 2012
    58
    In the end, Revelations mostly feels like a step backwards that was probably rushed to market just to satisfy the need for a yearly installment.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »