Assassin's Creed II

 Xbox 360
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1923 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,716 out of 1923
  2. Mixed: 141 out of 1923
  3. Negative: 66 out of 1923
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  1. MarcosMelo
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    GOTY! GOTY! AC II eh PERFECT! I love this games, Ezio Auditore é mestre dos mestres e PRONTO!
  2. SWFan523
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The best Assassin's Creed game ever. A personal story with the best protagonist in the series.
  3. 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.
  4. Cingleon
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    the best assassin. no more words. I ain't critic for throught a lot of good words and reasons to buy this game. I just give you an advice. If you like a good story, parkour yamakasi style and the best ubisoft gameplay ever. You need that game. 10 for me.
  5. 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 Gameplay is outdated but at release it was leaps ahead of the original.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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. MetaLegend95
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    The greatest game of the generation.
    This game can not be toped in any media.
  9. RobinCrucena17
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    This is the best AC game I'd ever played, I can't say anything but fantastic.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    10
    Atmosphere: 10
    Enjoyment: 10
    Gameplay: 9
    Graphics: 9
    Music: 10
    Story: 10
    Total: 9.67
  13. khangpro1112
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Highly Recommended : 10/10
    1. Graphics : GOOD
    2. Gameplay : GOOD
    Definitely worth a try !
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
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  20. 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.
  21. AlessioFrancus
    Jun 4, 2023
    10
    Il migliore capitolo della saga.
    È emozionante, musiche memorabili, scene epiche e storia appassionante.
  22. 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
  23. M.E.
    Jan 2, 2010
    9
    This is a great game. Ubisoft improved and expanded on practically everything. More enemy types, assassination techniques, weapons and so on. The graphics are good though not top of the line,and the environments beg to be explored. The only gripe i have is that the combat system has been expanded but not improved a lot. It works great against one or a few opponents but when you have a This is a great game. Ubisoft improved and expanded on practically everything. More enemy types, assassination techniques, weapons and so on. The graphics are good though not top of the line,and the environments beg to be explored. The only gripe i have is that the combat system has been expanded but not improved a lot. It works great against one or a few opponents but when you have a crowds, it falls apart.… Expand
  24. ConnorW
    Jan 2, 2010
    9
    I thought this game did something very few games can do in this day and age: make a compelling story. The plot and subplots in this game rival, and are often better, than some classic movies. Ubisoft created a completely new world, and gave it the most amazing series of plot twists one could ever imagine. Sure the repetitive nature of the game is the sole element that brings it down, but I thought this game did something very few games can do in this day and age: make a compelling story. The plot and subplots in this game rival, and are often better, than some classic movies. Ubisoft created a completely new world, and gave it the most amazing series of plot twists one could ever imagine. Sure the repetitive nature of the game is the sole element that brings it down, but when collecting the 20 scattered glyphs reveals a video that will change your entire view of the game, I believe it is worth it. I can't wait for AC3.… Expand
  25. MattMe
    Nov 24, 2009
    9
    9 and fully deserved. The only things you can possibly improve in this game are the opponents AI and the fight sequences/gameplay. But, ehi, if you are just looking for that go play call of duty. With assassin's creed, if you are a good player, you won't fight that much, but sneak to the rear and finish your opponent in a second. Obv, as every game it gets awesome if you take 9 and fully deserved. The only things you can possibly improve in this game are the opponents AI and the fight sequences/gameplay. But, ehi, if you are just looking for that go play call of duty. With assassin's creed, if you are a good player, you won't fight that much, but sneak to the rear and finish your opponent in a second. Obv, as every game it gets awesome if you take some risks, i.e. by walking on the streets of the city instead of just going everywhere jumping on the top of the roofs.… Expand
  26. MatthewL.
    Nov 28, 2009
    9
    Ubisoft has proven it can still craft an engaging experience and yes, once again, it is still worthy of our attention. While not a GOTY candidate, you would be remised to pass this game up as simply another free-runner in what is becoming a bit of an overpopulated genre. Let's get this out of the way first
  27. EdR
    Dec 10, 2009
    9
    An amazing and riveting experience. I, for one, was blown away by the presentation. I thought the environments were stunning and I don't understand those who complain about poor graphics. This is a gorgeous game and having been to many of the locations in real life, I can say that the art team got it bang on. I got chills walking into Saint Marks Square in Venice and seeing the Duomo An amazing and riveting experience. I, for one, was blown away by the presentation. I thought the environments were stunning and I don't understand those who complain about poor graphics. This is a gorgeous game and having been to many of the locations in real life, I can say that the art team got it bang on. I got chills walking into Saint Marks Square in Venice and seeing the Duomo for the first time, it's the frickin' Duomo, you mean I get to climb the Duomo. I loved the crazy art puzzles they throw in as well, very cool and inspiring to be reconnected to renaissance greats. The overall game design is brilliantly conceived and stays true to its overall intent within the framework that the designers created. All the detail is there from the menu to what goes in-game. I will say that the map was disappointing and not very useful, even frustrating and I'm not sure I understand why they chose to skimp on that portion. I found the main narrative to be very compelling despite being confused at times. The missions for the most part were fun. The game's difficulty is actually quite easy, you just got to put in the time to cover all the content that is offered. Fighting is very well done and easy. Overall, a top notch experience and one of the most carefully crafted products I have ever played. Well done, Ubisoft Montreal!… Expand
  28. BrandonG
    Dec 10, 2009
    9
    Everything that was right in the first game was kept or improved, everything wrong was fixed. This and Batman are tied for game of 2009.
  29. GarrettS.
    Dec 2, 2009
    9
    This game is awesome. It takes the annoying repetitive side missions from the first and makes it so much better. The free running also seems just about equal f not a little better but a minor thing is occasionaly you "stick" to things witch gets annoying. Combat is much improved, many weapons and the dlow of the action is much better. And the double blades? They never get old. Buy this This game is awesome. It takes the annoying repetitive side missions from the first and makes it so much better. The free running also seems just about equal f not a little better but a minor thing is occasionaly you "stick" to things witch gets annoying. Combat is much improved, many weapons and the dlow of the action is much better. And the double blades? They never get old. Buy this game (not used) so Ubisoft makes another. P.S. @harry s Ignorant people like you really annoy me no one on Metacritic is taking and bribes or any other game site and maybe you were too busy whining to notice that it is up there. Thats it.… Expand
  30. MostafaR
    Dec 2, 2009
    9
    Stupendous! At once more emotionally engaging, as well as wondrously built. I felt an attachment to Ezio, and his plight, which is a rare thing in games. The story is well thought out, albeit sometimes unclear, the fighting is improved with the wider range of weapons, the structure of the game is progressively better, the cities seem bigger, and bursting with detail. Not only a massive Stupendous! At once more emotionally engaging, as well as wondrously built. I felt an attachment to Ezio, and his plight, which is a rare thing in games. The story is well thought out, albeit sometimes unclear, the fighting is improved with the wider range of weapons, the structure of the game is progressively better, the cities seem bigger, and bursting with detail. Not only a massive leap from the first game, but a step forward for games in general. A masterpiece of an experience.… Expand
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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

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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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