Assassin's Creed II

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8.8

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  1. david01126
    Jan 5, 2021
    9
    The beginning of the Ezio trilogy, and how brilliant it was. The gameplay and graphics improved, the story became much much better, one of the best AC games ever
  2. Alnmedray
    Aug 4, 2019
    10
    a beautiful game the truth without words is a work of art, without a doubt impeccable graphics and history!
  3. Rubiales
    Apr 18, 2020
    9
    A masterpiece of how to do the things in a correct way. The story of Ezio Auditore is so good and the gameplay amazing, that feeling of being an assassin, woww.
  4. SleepyY
    Oct 17, 2019
    10
    In assassin's creed 2 you play as ezio auditore which is a great character that you will most likely fall in love with while playing this game. It has an amazing story that will keep you invested from start to finnish. The diffrent cities are beautiful and have diffrent soundtracks witch makes each and every place fun to roam around and explore in. Ac 2 is worth your time so play it. :)
  5. garethvine22
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    Jogo revolucionario, mudou nossa ideia de como jogar um mundo aberto e com uma historia incrivel.
  6. Prometheus1241
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Personally for me this game is 9.5/10, but unfortunately metacritic does not give users ability to correct marks properly, so i will stop on 10/10

    This part of AC is legendary. For most of the fans this is the best part, and one of the best games they have ever played( with both i agree) It is a sad story about a young man, who was the witness of a great injustice and had to    Personally for me this game is 9.5/10, but unfortunately metacritic does not give users ability to correct marks properly, so i will stop on 10/10

    This part of AC is legendary.

    For most of the fans this is the best part, and one of the best games they have ever played( with both i agree)

    It is a sad story about a young man, who was the witness of a great injustice and had to grow up fast and revenge. Ezio's story is fantastic, i think, it somehow symbolizes our life. It has WONDERFUL atmosphere and music. which shows an Italy of Renaissance great. Also, the plot and the characters are awesome. I think, that it is a game from which everyone should start their experience of Assassin's creed franchise.    … Expand
  7. Hudson51
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    That game is very successfully for telling story and building game world. Ezio Auditores' life was tragic and you're a person who lived that. This is something that most games fail.
  8. Titoenriquez2
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is maybe the best game in Assassins creed saga. I enjoyed it much .... i love this game… Expand
  9. Lazyyybone
    Apr 19, 2020
    9
    2020년에 와서 해도, 너무나도 재밌게 한 게임이다. 다양한 암살 루트와 요소들 그리고 캐릭터의 무기, 경영, 그림 등 커스터마이징 요소들, 전투 다빈치의 비행기, 상형문자의 퍼즐, 유명한 건물들에서의 파쿠르 액션 등 다양한 게임 요소들, 현재와 과거를 넘나들며 진행되는 깊어 보이고 긴박하고 탄탄한 스토리, 대사들의 센스와 전작의 요소들과의 통일성 그리고 화룡정점의 이탈리아의 풍경들과 시대 고증 그리고 역사적 인물들까지. 그저 갓겜.2020년에 와서 해도, 너무나도 재밌게 한 게임이다. 다양한 암살 루트와 요소들 그리고 캐릭터의 무기, 경영, 그림 등 커스터마이징 요소들, 전투 다빈치의 비행기, 상형문자의 퍼즐, 유명한 건물들에서의 파쿠르 액션 등 다양한 게임 요소들, 현재와 과거를 넘나들며 진행되는 깊어 보이고 긴박하고 탄탄한 스토리, 대사들의 센스와 전작의 요소들과의 통일성 그리고 화룡정점의 이탈리아의 풍경들과 시대 고증 그리고 역사적 인물들까지. 그저 갓겜.
  10. sash8306
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    Best game of all AC Games even in 2020. The main character is likeable and relateable. The story makes fun and kept me interesting from beginning to end
  11. deadwave
    May 22, 2020
    9
    Шла 5 неделя карантина.
    Удивительно,игра для 2009 просто превосходна.Она одна из любимых моих частей.Но есть один минус , щас все расскажу.
    Сюжет - Впринципе , хороший и не нудный,разве что не понравилось ,что у нас есть связь с настоящим миром и что ГГ с помощью машины перемещается и изменяет прошлое. Геймплей - Есть одно но - управление.Стандартное управление очень неудобное ,а во    Шла 5 неделя карантина.
    Удивительно,игра для 2009 просто превосходна.Она одна из любимых моих частей.Но есть один минус , щас все расскажу.
    Сюжет - Впринципе , хороший и не нудный,разве что не понравилось ,что у нас есть связь с настоящим миром и что ГГ с помощью машины перемещается и изменяет прошлое.
    Геймплей - Есть одно но - управление.Стандартное управление очень неудобное ,а во всех других аспектах - нормально.
    Оптимизация - Ну тут говорить нечего,на любой микроволновке потянет.
    Есть также несколько плащей ,что не плохо.Спасибо,что не за донат
    И так,это одна из моих любимых частей.Но юбисофт перестала делать такие годные части - последнюю часть,которую они показали вообще не связана с ассасинами.И если у вас есть лишнее время,обязательно пройдите эту игру,я думаю у вас , как у меня , останутся положительные эмоции.    … Expand
  12. DzmitryBoston
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    With all its ups and downs the assassin's creed series is a must-play. All games are enjoyable even though generic some times. A great inspiration for a history lover.
  13. SupahGualtah
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    the one that got them their franchise they really struck gold on this one. the story is what holds it to this day.
  14. Kosm
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Voila ce qu'un deuxième épisode d'une saga doit être, un nouvelle assassin (Ezio Auditore qui est aujourd'hui un personnage culte), une nouvelle époque( le 15 eme siècle en Italie, plus précisément a florence puis a Venise), la suite de l'histoire dans le présent qui se distille petit a petit.

    parlons d'Ezio, qui est l'opposé de ce qu’était Altair, ce nouvelle assassin n'en est pas un dès le début et a tendance a s'attiré des ennuis du a ces frasques avec la gente féminine et a tendance a prendre tout a la rigolade. les événements qui se produiront par la suite vont complètement changé le personnage (la mort de son père et de ses frères) vont l'obligé a agir et c'est suite a ce drame qu'il découvrira que son père était un assassin, s'ensuit une quêté de revanche face au templier qui aboutira a un combat a Rome (ce qui nous tease le prochain épisode).

    les villes ont chacun leur identité malgré ce gris qu'on peut ressentir de temps en temps (Venise est tout simplement somptueux), les missions sont très diversifié ( les missions de Da Vinci, la mission pendant le bal de Venise) les antagoniste sont intéressant (les Pazzi sont plutôt cool, Rodrigo Borgia qui dirige tout cela d'une main de maître) et bien sur le gameplay qui a évolué, nous pouvons maintenant recruté des dame de joie, des voleurs et des bandits pour nous aidé tout au long du jeu moyennant quelques florins, on peut bousculé les passants lorsqu'on veut se frayer un chemin a travers la foule, l'acquisition d'un pistolet, les assassinats exécutables par le haut , par les bottes de foin et même suspendus a un balcon.

    on peut également rafistolé notre villa a Monteriggioni et acheté des échoppes qui nous permettrons de bénéficié de réductions sur les armes et armures (qui sont aussi une nouveauté du jeu )

    tout cela pour dire que ce deuxième Assassin Creed a corrigé la plupart des défaut du 1 et reste aujourd'hui comme l'un des meilleurs épisode de la série pour moi!!    … Expand
  15. MarcosMelo
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    GOTY! GOTY! AC II eh PERFECT! I love this games, Ezio Auditore é mestre dos mestres e PRONTO!
  16. SWFan523
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The best Assassin's Creed game ever. A personal story with the best protagonist in the series.
  17. AthosC
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Beautiful cities with the deep going characters. Following Ezio's step to find the story about his family and Templar, the best game I've played.
  18. MANXMAN76
    Oct 13, 2021
    9
    This is one of the best AC games I have ever played the story was just amazing this is such an upgrade from the first game I miss when Ubisoft made great games.
  19. Djarfr55
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Still my favorite AC to date. One of the best stories in gaming. Ezio's growth as an assassin also translates over to his growth as a person and you see it as the story progesses. Gameplay is outdated but at release it was leaps ahead of the original. Even now in 2020 I highly recommend this game.
  20. TheDovahkiin
    Mar 27, 2021
    9
    The only negative aspect of the game is combat. It has aged extremely bad in my opinion.
  21. Sankarinox
    Aug 21, 2020
    9
    Assassin's Creed II es el mejor juego de la saga fue un gran cambio desde el primer juego un genial cambio a la saga y la mejor historia de la saga con el mejor protagonista Mi Calificacion Final es 9.5
  22. Ablasta
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    The best of the saga by far, an amazing expierience with incredibly well done characters, there is a lot to do in this long and satisfying campaign, if you didnt play it, try it, you will not regret it.
  23. Mikehasit
    Dec 9, 2020
    9
    I absolutely love this game it improves upon every aspect that the previous assassins creed had implemented in almost every except for the graphics in my opinion. The story can be a little hit or miss but it completely made up for it in gameplay and in the main character who is by far the best main character in all of the assassins creed series, hence why they made 3 games about him. HasI absolutely love this game it improves upon every aspect that the previous assassins creed had implemented in almost every except for the graphics in my opinion. The story can be a little hit or miss but it completely made up for it in gameplay and in the main character who is by far the best main character in all of the assassins creed series, hence why they made 3 games about him. Has my favorite parkour in all of the series for the great city layouts and that it made you feel more in control of the mechanic than later installments i.e. assassins creed 3 and later. Possibly my favorite assassins creed!… Expand
  24. AltairMorhen
    Jan 9, 2021
    8
    This game rescues the essence of your predecessor, improving the system of battle that was a poor point of AC and giving us the great Ezio, that really embraces the serie.
    A weaky side is the same error that was in the game of Altaïr: side quests that increases nothing to the plot and were too boring.
  25. ChunkDump
    Dec 23, 2020
    9
    the Ezio era begins. it fixed all the **** that the first one had bugs, combat, story (in some elements) this italian assassin takes **** to another level. you meet da vinci who gives you the first flying machine...thats dope as hell. you a fan of the series? get this game, its dirt cheap now days.
  26. Peroti
    Dec 22, 2020
    9
    Very good game, has beautiful story and have god syde mission and item's and item menu but has terible climbing mechanick. I can tell that to for horse you uside once and you can even enter a city.
    Have okey graphic.
  27. BeeSting1
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    An enormous improvement from Assassin's Creed I in terms of gameplay, and a great sequel as a story.

    Pros: - You cannot randomly jump from building to building randomly without thinking, because one wrong jump from rooftop to ground will deplete Ezio's life a great deal. This is an improvement from AC1, where you could jump around mindlessly. - There is more humor in the dialog,    An enormous improvement from Assassin's Creed I in terms of gameplay, and a great sequel as a story.

    Pros:

    - You cannot randomly jump from building to building randomly without thinking, because one wrong jump from rooftop to ground will deplete Ezio's life a great deal. This is an improvement from AC1, where you could jump around mindlessly.

    - There is more humor in the dialog, and also the English is easier to understand compared to AC1 because this is 200 years later.

    - The game contains interesting characters, and also nicely develops Ezio as a character from the beginning of the game. The game gives you as the player an urge to defeat the Templars and those responsible for Ezio father's death with emotional cut-scenes and dialogs.

    - There is a large improvement in graphics from AC1.

    - The kingdom is a lot more open compared to AC1.

    - "The Truth" gives the game a very deep mystery. It is a great way of motivating gamers to complete the game(s) in order to know more about the plot.

    - Supporting characters throughout the game are very interesting and humorous. They all possess unique personalities.

    - The incentive and story behind each mission is more exciting and less boring than AC1.

    - The story.

    Cons:

    - At times when the game needs you to get through obstacles fast either chasing after someone or doing a time trial, Ezio does not jump exactly where you want him. The place you want to jump to needs to be positioned precisely.

    - You cannot make Ezio do a small/medium jump off a platform. It is either drop straight down or jump as far as he can.    … Expand
  28. sotsemod
    Feb 10, 2021
    9
    I loved the perfect design, the brilliant rendition of the historical epoch and the beauty of Italian cities. I had been to Florence and Venice myself, and I had a déjà vu when walking in some places in game.
    The often tedious gameplay is well offset by a great plot and art. Anyone should play this before proceeding to the latest games of the series.
  29. MetaLegend95
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    The greatest game of the generation.
    This game can not be toped in any media.
  30. RobinCrucena17
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    This is the best AC game I'd ever played, I can't say anything but fantastic.
  31. Alex002
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This game is something else man, it's an experience that I'll never forget.
    It's just special and I wish my memory would be erased so I can experience this again, I truly recommend it! :D
  32. Chubarov_German
    Aug 5, 2021
    9
    In general, I really, really liked this game. Great story tiling, the same characters, the new mechanics are good, and the old mechanics from the first part also migrated well into the second part of the game. For the open world, I also put a plus. Making a lot of cities and not a bad transition location - This is a work that deserves praise. But the family has its black sheep. I often sawIn general, I really, really liked this game. Great story tiling, the same characters, the new mechanics are good, and the old mechanics from the first part also migrated well into the second part of the game. For the open world, I also put a plus. Making a lot of cities and not a bad transition location - This is a work that deserves praise. But the family has its black sheep. I often saw bugs in the game. One of the bugs caused one NPC to be skinless. From that NPC there were only hair, eyes, teeth with a mouth and clothes. But that's not the point. The main bug is Deleting the save date. This happened three times in completing the game, although I did not download the pirated version. That's why I didn't put 10, but 9 is also very good, isn't it?… Expand
  33. CloudStrife05
    Aug 17, 2021
    9
    The AC game that really brought a lot of fans to the series. Better mechanics and the beginning of a unforgettable trilogy.
  34. WillGoss
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    This is the best Assassin's creed so far , might always be. I still remember playing it years ago, and did it again via the Ezio Collection. This game is a masterpiece, if you didnt played yet, you should. This is a classic.

    Positive things ; + The best soundtracks in video game industry + Great story + The characters are well built Up + The map is insane to explore Negative things ;    This is the best Assassin's creed so far , might always be. I still remember playing it years ago, and did it again via the Ezio Collection. This game is a masterpiece, if you didnt played yet, you should. This is a classic.

    Positive things ;

    + The best soundtracks in video game industry + Great story
    + The characters are well built Up
    + The map is insane to explore

    Negative things ;

    - Nothing    … Expand
  35. KAM1054
    Nov 16, 2021
    9
    Probably THE best Assassin's Creed game and the trilogy about Ezio Auditore.
  36. AgentLvi
    Jun 18, 2023
    9
    Excellent game. The story is so enjoyable, scoring is really great, visual is decent, and the voice is stunning
  37. khangpro1112
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Highly Recommended : 10/10
    1. Graphics : GOOD
    2. Gameplay : GOOD
    Definitely worth a try !
  38. flexmachine8
    Dec 28, 2021
    9
    Прекрасная игра как для своего времени. Для меня главное в играх - воспоминания после их прохождения и эта игра - одна из тех, кто подарила мне их наибольшее количество. Не люблю игры от Юбисофт, но эта - исключение. Очень быстра, красива за прохождением и проста за своим пониманием.Прекрасная игра как для своего времени. Для меня главное в играх - воспоминания после их прохождения и эта игра - одна из тех, кто подарила мне их наибольшее количество. Не люблю игры от Юбисофт, но эта - исключение. Очень быстра, красива за прохождением и проста за своим пониманием.
  39. cchenders40
    May 20, 2023
    8
    This game is really good. A far cry better than the first game. In-fact I want to give it a 9 or a 10 but a few things keep me from that. But let's start with positives.

    - Ezio is an amazing character and this game gives him such a good backstory. - the historical story line is really fun and interesting - Venice as a setting and open world is to die for. - the movement is far better    This game is really good. A far cry better than the first game. In-fact I want to give it a 9 or a 10 but a few things keep me from that. But let's start with positives.

    - Ezio is an amazing character and this game gives him such a good backstory.

    - the historical story line is really fun and interesting
    - Venice as a setting and open world is to die for.

    - the movement is far better here than in the first game.

    - the remaster has really good graphics.

    - the combat is greatly improved.

    - really great mission design and set pieces in this game.

    Here are the negatives that kept me from scoring it higher.

    - the movement though better still can be janky and have mission ruining consequences. Really frustrating in key moments.

    - the enemy AI will go from really dumb to game breakingly hard.

    - the modern narrative just is not interesting to me.

    - the remastered version adds in sequence 12-13 which were originally cut content, but were added in as DLC later, and are included as part of the base game in the collected remastered version of the game. These two sequences break the pacing of the narrative, are a slog, are confusing, and feel irrelevant. The missions in it are long and frustrating (a nine person assassination mission across an entire map, I kid you not). These additional sequences put the game's momentum to a halt. Ubisoft, next time just leave cut content cut.    … Expand
  40. G4M3R06
    Feb 21, 2022
    9
    Assassin's Creed 2 is a great game with really good story and beautiful soundtrack. It is a masterpiece.
  41. david6612
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    Sem dúvidas um dos melhores da saga,porém o combate e muito desbalanceado,você ataca um inimigo e ele se defende sempre,você aperta pra contra atacar e mesmo assim recebe dano,você tenta desarmar o inimigo mas ele tbm se defende,mas em compensação,a história do jogo é muito boa e tem as melhores missões de assasinato alvos e templários,só queria que não fosse muito linear,mas enfim,o gameSem dúvidas um dos melhores da saga,porém o combate e muito desbalanceado,você ataca um inimigo e ele se defende sempre,você aperta pra contra atacar e mesmo assim recebe dano,você tenta desarmar o inimigo mas ele tbm se defende,mas em compensação,a história do jogo é muito boa e tem as melhores missões de assasinato alvos e templários,só queria que não fosse muito linear,mas enfim,o game é bom sim,até platinei ele,compensa demais.… Expand
  42. chernandez31
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    The game that started my love for the franchise. Have replayed it a few times. A classic.
  43. Levmih
    Oct 15, 2022
    10
    Best ac game in existance, a massive evolution of rom assassin's creed 1 and one of my favorite games, just wanted to make something good for the time i spent playing as ezio
    -Requescat in pace AC Franchise, we will always remember you for these konds of games, not oddessey or origins made just get their wallets full
  44. Akeeee
    Jun 7, 2022
    9
    oyun çok güzel ben eskiden yazmamıştım bazı gerizekalılar oyunu 2022de oynayıp kötülüyor gerizekalılar oyun 2009 da çıktı bence kontrollleri eski gelebilir ama daha hala oyunun hikayesi taş gibi
  45. BaldingSpider76
    Jun 14, 2022
    10
    Perfectly balanced with a unic story mode which don't make the player feel is a costant and boring game because of the variation of scenes and characters and plot twists.
  46. FanGames_2000
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O jogo é muito bom, esse é meu spoiler, melhor da saga e melhor da Ubisoft também.… Expand
  47. Makowiec
    Aug 25, 2022
    9
    another good game, plot, mechanics, climbing buildings, well-known characters and on top of that stories related to them, well-written protagonist that we can get to know well, what more to want
  48. AmadouIraklidis
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest games ever made, amongst the elite echelons of culture-defining art works.

    When the first sequence of missions ends and the title screen rolls, I immediately knew and felt that this game was something special. The game was never repetitive and continuously improvised, improved, and inspired with the interplay of historical fact, mission diversity, and plot    One of the greatest games ever made, amongst the elite echelons of culture-defining art works.

    When the first sequence of missions ends and the title screen rolls, I immediately knew and felt that this game was something special. The game was never repetitive and continuously improvised, improved, and inspired with the interplay of historical fact, mission diversity, and plot development.

    It's a game that instills a strong set of values, elevated the scene of graphics and scale in a mixed open-world and linear game. Everything about this game is liable to excite, entertain, and impress. A delightful experience.

    Assassin's Creed 2, with one of the greatest characters in video game history, with a coherent and powerful moral story, and with a sense of fluidity rivaled only by other great games like Ocarina of Time and others, is a master piece and easily one of the top five greatest video games of all time.    … Expand
  49. Davilw
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The plot is just unreal, everything on this game is crazy, def the greatest game in Ubisoft history… Expand
  50. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    8
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  51. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
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  52. farrrullll
    Jan 27, 2023
    8
    Masterpiece , but my first game in assassin's saga it's Assassins Creed 3. >
  53. JakeBone
    Feb 3, 2023
    9
    Great set pieces, a very good story, incredibly good parkour but, horrible climing and the goddamn tombs. However the game was so good it got me to start studying Italian
  54. Jerg4n
    Apr 7, 2023
    9
    An improvement on the first game in every possible way, and a high that none of the games after this one meet. Truly the best in the series.
  55. Lezzly
    May 28, 2023
    10
    Niesamowita przygoda, która zapoczątkowała moje zamiłowanie serią o Asasynie. Piękny krajobraz Florencji oraz urokliwi mieszkańcy sprawiają, że nie chce się oderwać od tego świata.
  56. AlessioFrancus
    Jun 4, 2023
    10
    Il migliore capitolo della saga.
    È emozionante, musiche memorabili, scene epiche e storia appassionante.
  57. SANTIACO
    Jun 21, 2023
    9
    Fue un gran juego en su tiempo, por qué ha envejecido mal. Aún así este juego es uno de los mejores de la saga de Assassin's creed, cuenta con una historia larga y profunda, mecánicas de batalla diversas, personajes con los que empatizamos etc.. Aunque la economía de este juego no este bien balanceada y los NPC les falte un poco más de inteligencia, no quita el hecho de que esté es un granFue un gran juego en su tiempo, por qué ha envejecido mal. Aún así este juego es uno de los mejores de la saga de Assassin's creed, cuenta con una historia larga y profunda, mecánicas de batalla diversas, personajes con los que empatizamos etc.. Aunque la economía de este juego no este bien balanceada y los NPC les falte un poco más de inteligencia, no quita el hecho de que esté es un gran videojuego.… Expand
  58. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    9
    Overall excellent game. Stealth gameplay is the star. A simple but diverse stealth toolkit combined with intricately designed levels and a beautiful, unique setting leads to one of the best and most expansive stealth games ever made. You can see why it set the formula for years to come.
  59. Bulba2555
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    This game is my childhood. I remember when I entered it for the first time and started playing this excellent game. Many years after the first passage of this game, I remembered these beautiful moments. These soundtracks are made by great musicians. This visual style is conceived by an amazing artist. This story is written by good writers. And the atmosphere made by the wonderfulThis game is my childhood. I remember when I entered it for the first time and started playing this excellent game. Many years after the first passage of this game, I remembered these beautiful moments. These soundtracks are made by great musicians. This visual style is conceived by an amazing artist. This story is written by good writers. And the atmosphere made by the wonderful developers of this game. I feel sorry for the series. Which have been rolled to the bottom. I love this game. And it will always be a pleasant childhood memory.… Expand
  60. Magikcarp
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    Gameplay - 8
    Plot & Characters - 7
    Storytelling - 7
    Pacing - 6
    Music & Sound - 7
    Replayability - 5
    Performance - 10
  61. Dartza
    Jul 21, 2023
    8
    Refined mechanics and a gripping story led this series from an uncertain beginning to the massive franchise it has become today. The characters are inspired and the tie-ins to famous historical figures are something I was happily surprised to see.
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Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2009
3
#3 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009
2
#2 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2009

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 82 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 82
  3. Negative: 1 out of 82
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    90
    The first Assassin's Creed's charm was in the sumptuous graphics and straightforward action - that incredible climbing and free-running, and the visceral thrill of stapling evil people to the dirt with a wristblade. With AC2 the rest of the game has caught up with the brilliance of those central ideas to create a complete and coherent experience. We can think of plenty of words that could describe Assassin's Creed 2 - involving, exciting, cinematic - but there's only one word that sums it up beautifully. Killer. [Dec 2009, p.74]
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  2. Everyeye.it
    95
    Assassin's Creed 2 is miles away form the first chapter. It's a whole new game, different in many aspects. The main quest is involving and nice to play, and the number of side mission and extra activities is impressive (and all of them are fun to play). The setting is peculiar and unique, and the panoramic views are sharp and, somehow, magic.
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  3. SpazioGames
    91
    Assassin's Creed II delivers a great story driven experience. Solving most of the problems of its predecessor, this accomplished sequel offers compelling action, beautiful environments and a great plethora of well written characters. A must have for every action-adventure fan with a taste for history, and one of the best games of this fall.
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