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!
Assassin's Creed is quite a fun game. It by no means is as good as its sequel, so if you've played the sequel and want to experience the rest of the story by playing through the first one, prepare for a surprise. The same basic structure of the game is there. You walk, run, climb and assassinate. However, the game shows its age a bit with some of the graphics. Some textures are a bit bland and when Altair climbs sometimes his arms contort into unnatural positions. There are also a few things that would make fans of the sequel scratch their head a bit. Eagle Vision is in first person view and can only be used from a stand-still position. You also can't pick-pocket just anybody on the street. There are a few characters who can be pick-pocketed to acquire more throwing knives or retrieve information about your next target. The game is also a bit repetitive in its mission style, requiring you either eavesdrop, interrogate or pickpocket to gather enough intelligence on your next target. Mind you, this game is very fun. If I had played it prior to the sequel, no doubt I'd be writing an amazing review for it. Don't get me wrong, I'm enjoying it, it just takes some getting used to after playing through Assassin's Creed II. If you enjoy sandbox style games and can deal with some repetition when it comes to gameplay, pick this game up for some fun. If you want a polished, better experience, get the sequel.Read full review
This game has some interesting gimmicks and some neat tricks and fancy moves and all... but what I have played so far... the luster of the novelties has worn off already and now it is just another in a long line of action/adventure games that have come along over the years. Pros Graphics are good and the cinematic stylings can be interesting at times. Character control and abilities are easy to use and manage. Cons Game is tedious and drawn out far too much at times. Makes me wish I could put things on auto-pilot sometimes. Fighting - they make it sound so easy, but, if you don't time things just right sometimes you miss an opportunity to perform a manuever all because the window for successful completion is miniscule. Also... sometimes certain methods of attack or whatnot are not even available and the game never tells you this so you have no way of knowing this until it is too late. The game lacks a degree of communication with the player. The potential for an IMMENSELY more intuitive interaction system was there... they just didn't design and implement it and instead went with this retarded generic minimalistic (and yet over complicated button/control/interaction scheme). Overall... um..... I'd say 6.66 out of ten... coz the devil made me do it.Read full review
Read more reviews and watch videos at http://blog.graduategames.com Assassin's Creed is a gorgeous game (especially on PS3), but it lacks a lot of the fun found in the studio's previous Prince of Persia games. The game is great at first, but as you plod along things get repetitive. Gameplay: 6/10 Pros: Game is easy to pick up and play, and the free running technology (hold buttons and character automatically scales walls, jumps, grabs etc) is impressive. Assassinations missions (9 total) all offer a great variety of locales and situations. Combat engine is a shining spot and a vast improvement over the Persia games. Cons: Not nearly enough variety in information gathering missions, Free-running takes away from the skill/fun of the great platforming found in Prince of Persia games, the story is convoluted and has no resolution (sequel setup), the gameplay gets pretty repetitive and dull. Graphics: 9.5/10 Pros: Absurdly gorgeous game. The historical world is accurately depicted and flawlessly rendered. Animation is superb. Cons: The in-between sci-fi story driven segments don't look nearly as good and I could have used more variety in the 3 cities... but the graphics are stellar Sound/Music: 9/10 Pros: Voice Acting is up to snuff, sound effects/music are AAA Cons: Game can be a bit too preachy...it'd be nice if you could skip in-game speeches/cutscenes Lasting Appeal: 6/10 Pros: The game offers 3 cities to explore which gradually expand as you move through the game. Assassination missions offer a plethora of scenarios. Unlock new abilities as you progress. Cons: The game really starts to drag in the final hours. You've played all the missions several times already, the story is crazy out there sci-fi and you see the final showdown coming from a mile away. It takes effort to plow through the final battles to finish off a story with a blatant cliffhanger. It all just leaves a sour taste in your mouth. Average: 76.25% Tilt: -0.25% The game is definitely a disappointment for me. This game was extremely high profile, and I really enjoyed the Prince of Persia series. The problem with this "sandbox" game is that the sandbox isn't that much fun to play in. The lack of diversity and fun is unacceptable from a studio with so much experience, money, and weight behind them. If the story really grabs you it could warrant a purchase, otherwise you'll probably want to stick with a rental. Verdict: 76%Read full review
I only gave this a 4/5 because it is not a quite a 5.. maybe 4 1/2. There is a lot of stuff to do and it is a free-world enviornment. You can pretty much go anywhere and climb anything. Unfortunately, you cant go in any doors (like Oblivion). The main missions of the game have you assassinating 9 key members of society. You must pickpocket, beat, or evesdrop your information from people. Once you have enough information about your target, you can continue with your assassination attempt. Besides the main missions, there are over 400 flags to find and 60 mini-assassination missions troughout the huge map. There are people everywhere and they can help or hinder you. Some push you for no reason and can pick fights. Others are just there to get in your way. Everything you do must be "socially acceptable", or the guards will be on alert about you. This game does have some random freeze issues on the PS3. It has been aknowledged by Ubisoft and they plan on fixing this problem. This game is alot of fun and can take upto 40 hours of gameplay to complete all missions in the game. The graphics are very good and are fun to watch. This game also has no online mode, so you'll be flying solo this whole game. If you found this review helpful, please hit YES below! Thanks.Read full review
Assassin's Creed combines a myriad of excellent game play features and graphics. The game is in single player mode with a decent AI backing up the enormous maps. There's a great historical touch to it as well and the graphics are stunning (use 1080i/p for full effect). However, the missions have a generic theme that can get tedious. There're plenty of ways to develop skills at accomplishing the missions, be it via stealth assassinations, escapes, or combat. Handy additions would be: a whip, crossbow, and the ability to drop and pickup weapons. An online version of the game or multilayer missions will give the edge on other games.
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