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You play Altair, an assassin assigned to eliminate nine historically prominent figures from 1191, The Crusades. The way you approach these assassinations is partially up to you, and I say partially because it may seem that you have total control of your actions when you first play but as the game progresses, you quickly learn that it gets to become pretty linear with a dash of freedom. To view the map, you essentially press the "back" button but not everything is revealed immediately. In order to truly see what your surroundings consist of, you must climb high structures (usually mosques, towers, etc.) and this is truly an exhilarating experience. You run up buildings by holding down the right trigger and holding down the A button. Climbing buildings is very easy and Ubisoft made it very fun. As soon as you reach the top of these structures, you synchronize with your surroundings and everything in that radius is revealed to you. Before you assassinate your target, you must complete 3/6 investigations and this can be done through eavesdropping, pick pocketing, or interrogation. None of these can be done at random, there are set targets for each action and they are all very well done. Once you are actually ready to assassinate your target, you must retreat the Assassin's Bureau (and every town has one,) from which you will rest before you assassinate your target. Once you reach your target, an elaborate cut-scene/interaction occurs (with optional different angles!) and you have the choice of approaching your target quietly or openly. There are numerous plot twists and a dissonant back story to the game which cannot be revealed and essentially, this game is the first in a trilogy so don't expect to have all your questions answered. All in all, Assassin's Creed is not a perfect game although it is very well done.Read full review
This is a very fun game that has some pretty awesome visuals. The story is good, and the gameplay is great and is challenging while still keeping the frustration moments to a minimum--though it can get repetitive. It's originality is more than enough to get you through the repetitive mission structure though. As you play through, you'll find yourself thinking, "This is great but I wish I could do THIS" or "I like this game but I wish they would have put THAT in here." I haven't personally played Assassin's Creed 2 yet, but from everything I've read/heard/watched, they fixed all those "I wish" moments. This is a great game and very fun. It's visually awesome and definitely original. It can get repetitive, but not even close to the point of making you want to turn it off and never pick it up again. Add to it all that this game's sequel is apparently an even better game, then this one is DEFINITELY worth picking up at a used price and playing through--if nothing else than to serve as very fun set up for Assassin's Creed 2.Read full review
Graphics: Breathtaking 9.5/10 The player movements, backgrounds, cities, landscape and scenery are thorough and breathtaking. The dreary colors and drab buildings give a sense of this era. The graphics in this game immersed this game reviewer. Sound: Good – 7/10 The sounds, music, effects, and voices take you immediately into the game, then right back out. It is great to hear the dialogue between all the citizens and soldiers, but it grows tired and repetitive. The score is decent, but it does not carry, nor make up for the faults in the area of sounds. Gameplay: Spectacular – 8/10 Smooth animations, large levels, smart enemies and A.I., different possibilities for battles and puzzles – makes this game fun and interesting. The controls, camera angles, and finicky battle controls sticks out and hurts the gameplay. Replay Value – Above average 6.5/10 Without multiplayer, this game is going to have a hard time getting someone wanting to play again without wanting to go back to get all the flags. With over a million copies sold, something tells me there are going to be a lot of copies for sale soon. Overall – Great 8/10 This has some great story telling and is pretty edgy for what it is trying to say (message wise) for a game. Though once you go through and do everything you want to do in this game, it will sit on your bookcase like a forgotten trophy. This game will not appeal to everyone though. Let me begin by saying that this game is not for everyone. This is one of those games you are either going to love or hate. Assassin’s Creed is a mix of a sandbox adventure game with RPG elements. The reason the reviews on this game have been mixed because it depends on how you play through this game. I played through this game going through almost every quest/side mission, minus finding all the flags, and must say that this in an involved and fun game. More fighting than assassinating, this game shows that a lot of minor details were looked during development. The big assassinations come when you take down each “levels” end target, and doing this the right way makes the game that much more fun. My biggest gripe was the last 1/10 of the game. Gameplay wise, it was disappointing, story wise, it was awesome. I like story telling and this game hit it in a new direction, but I must say, either buy it used or rent it.Read full review
After playing this thriller, the first thing that comes to mind is hope for a sequel. This game is so good that one can only hope that its creators decide to make Assassin's Creed 2. Why am I so impressed with this game that takes place in 12th Century Crusades? Well, awesome graphics, an enticing plot, and a phenomenal ending. The game-makers leave a lot of freedom for the gamer, as goals can be achieved in a variety of ways. After getting absorbed in this game, you will really feel like an ancient hitman, and it is very, very interesting to get into that mindset. My only con about this game is the level of difficulty. At times, the game was downright hard and extremely tricky. But hey, who doesn't love a little challenge? Overall, this is a great game, one of the best of the year, and I definitely recommend it to anyone.Read full review
Assassin's Creed is so unique, the story, the cut scenes, the way it cuts back and forth through the timeline of the character's ancestor's history. The actual gameplay and controls takes a little bit to get used to, but it's easy nonetheless. The switching of camera angles proves to be extremely useful and cool! This game's uniqueness definitely engages the player, and I've only played it a couple times so far. The only downside is that it's kind of slow to develop, but if you like to be reeled in to a game and feel what the character feels, especially in ancient Medieval times, then this game for you! The kill techniques inspire awe and can show much variety. Overall, 4 out of 5 stars!
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