Assassin's Creed 2
Platforms: Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC
Release Date: November 17, 2009
Part parkour, part stealthy action thriller, Assassin's Creed 2 fast-forwards three centuries from the original game, taking place in Renaissance Italy nd including numerous historical locations and personalities from the era.
Why It's Hot:
"More of everything" seems to be the philosophy behind Assassin's Creed 2: more weapons, more mission types, more hiding places, more variety and a bigger world. That's something any Assassin's Creed fan -- and there are plenty out there -- will have an easy time getting behind.
Why It's Not:
Slammed by some as being incomplete and repetitive, Assassin's Creed wasn't universally liked, and it'll be tough for some of those who felt burned by the first game to buy into the second despite its grandiose promises. We'll have to wait and see.
Did You Know?
Leonardo da Vinci not only appears in the game, but will provide you with gadgets and weapons from his workshop -- including his famous flying machine. Just try not to stick a knife in his back. Imagine the consequences for modern culture.
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Posted: 15 Sep 2009