It was special in 2009, its still special in 2024.
Gameplay wise almost everything it does is done better in Brotherhood. The origins of Ezio and his journey is what you play this game for and its still impactful and emotional as it ever was.
The multiple cities feel unique from one another and are perfectly crafted with the parkour in mind, not an afterthought. Venice in particular is a standout, but all of them all fantastic.
Except Forli, that place blows and ubisoft should be ashamed
Gameplay wise almost everything it does is done better in Brotherhood. The origins of Ezio and his journey is what you play this game for and its still impactful and emotional as it ever was.
The multiple cities feel unique from one another and are perfectly crafted with the parkour in mind, not an afterthought. Venice in particular is a standout, but all of them all fantastic.
Except Forli, that place blows and ubisoft should be ashamed
Definitely better than the first game. Time hasn't been kind to this game, in my opinion. A lot of what AC did that felt fresh at the time became the template for so, so many open world games. To this day we still get games where you have to climb towers to reveal stuff on the map. Even Final Fantasy VII Rebirth does this!
There's certainly more variety in this game compared to the first. I do enjoy the little dungeon areas you can find that are platforming challenges. I've always wished that AC had more Prince of Persia in its blood. The combat in AC has never been good, so I wish the platforming could at least have a bit more depth.
Also Ezio a better protagonist than Altair.
There's certainly more variety in this game compared to the first. I do enjoy the little dungeon areas you can find that are platforming challenges. I've always wished that AC had more Prince of Persia in its blood. The combat in AC has never been good, so I wish the platforming could at least have a bit more depth.
Also Ezio a better protagonist than Altair.
Assassin's Creed II is still a blast to play, even years later! You're Ezio, this suave assassin dude in Renaissance Italy out for revenge, and the parkour feels so smooth and satisfying. The cities like Florence and Venice are gorgeous, and there's a ton to explore. Sure, the combat's a bit basic by today's standards, and the story gets a little crazy towards the end, but overall it's a classic for a reason!