2009 was filled with sequels of video games. Fortunately, the producers of the games knew what they were doing and truly improved the originals. Most games of 2009 took the old one to new levels, providing exciting new features and significant improvements over the predecessors. (I am not so sure we can say the same about movie sequels, which never seem to fare well.) Among the newest of the sequels is Assassin’s Creed II, released on November 17, 2009 on PS3 and Xbox 360. It also happens to be one of the most successful sequels.
Just like its predecessor, Assassin’s Creed II is a third-person action-adventure game. The new character is named Ezio. As a player continues through the game, the narrative evolves and Ezio becomes a fully-developed protagonist. Many find Ezio much more appealing than the original’s character Altair.
Most players agree, Assassin’s Creed II is by far bigger and better than the original. Some even go as far as to describe the new game as “beautiful”. Players are allowed to explore the environment. This time the environment is the 15th century Italian Renaissance. In an open gameplay, players are able to explore the colorful, exciting, and most famous cities of Italy: Florence, Venice, Rome, and other renowned destinations. The images are wonderfully realized.
Other improvements in the game include a greater number of missions, weapons, and stealth techniques. This variety makes the replay value of Assassin’s Creed II even better than before. Another change that many players appreciate is the ability for the character to swim, which was not the case in the first Assassin’s Creed. One of Ezio’s greatest new additions is his twin hidden blades, which enable a player to make two assassinations at the same time. I’ve heard from some avid players that such kills are quite satisfying. For anyone who prefers to stick to one kill at a time, there are multiple options that range from low-profile surprise attacks to high-profile frontal assaults.
Assassin’s Creed II is a welcomed sequel, several cuts above the original in both quality and replay value.
I found that game to be pretty fun too. I haven’t finished it yet, but I like the virtural world the game has to offer, the moves Ezio hase, etc.
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