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Assassin's Creed II

Assassin's Creed II

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Release Date: November 17, 2009

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A sequel to Assassin's Creed, an action game released in 2007. Just as the original, also the second installment was developed by Ubisoft Montreal studio. Assassin's Creed II tells of the new adventures of Desmond Miles. This time the protagonist uses the Animus to relive the memories of Ezio Auditore da Firenze, a young noble from Florence living in the Renaissance period.

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Assassin's Creed II is a sequel to a successful TPP action game. It was again created by renowned Ubisoft Montreal Studio a Ubisoft Entertainment subsidiary.

The second part of the series takes you to the year 1476, i.e. the age of Renaissance. You can visit such cities as Florence, Venetia, and Rome, as well as their surrounding agricultural areas (e.g. Toscana). You play as Desmond, who uses a device called Animus to explore the history of his predecessor – Ezio Auditore da Firenze. The creators prepared an extensive main story as well as numerous side missions of several types. Interestingly, in the game you can meet famous historical figures, such as Lorenzo de Medici and Leonardo da Vinci.

In your missions, first of all, you have to sneak past guards, blend into crowd, and stealth kill pursued targets. This is not an easy job, due to increasingly stronger enemies. Some of them can even climb on rooftops as easily as the protagonist, others are much more vigilant and clever. Fortunately, if a duel does not go as planned, you may always pay a visit to a local medic, and heal your wounds.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows March 4, 2010

Xbox 360

Xbox 360 November 17, 2009

PlayStation 3

PlayStation 3 November 17, 2009

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 November 17, 2016

Xbox One

Xbox One November 15, 2016

Developer: Ubisoft Montreal

Publisher: Ubisoft

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A series produced and published by the Ubisoft corporation, which was born as an open-world action game, but years later made a turn towards the action RPG genre. The series debuted in 2007 with the game Assassin's Creed. Patrice Désilets, Jade Raymond and Corey May are considered to be the creators of the brand.

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Assassin's Creed II Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Recommended System Requirements:
Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz, 1.5 GB RAM, graphic card GeForce 8800 or better, 8 GB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7.

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Expansions

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Assassin's Creed II: Bonfire of the Vanities

Assassin's Creed II: Bonfire of the Vanities

PlayStationXbox

Expansion

February 18, 2010

Action

Second addition to Assassin's Creed II. We visit the southern district of Florence, which is not available in its basic version. The plot of the extension focuses on the title Pile of Void, an incident from 1497 during which the followers of the Dominican Girolamo Savanaroli burned thousands of objects on the pile which, according to the clergyman's sermons, could lead to sin.

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Assassin's Creed II: Battle of Forli

Assassin's Creed II: Battle of Forli

PCXbox

Expansion

January 28, 2010

Action

A small addition to the game about the adventures of the assassin Ezio. This time the hero has to help defend the city of Forli against the attack of the Orsi brothers' army. During the game we get to know new allies - known historical figures: Katarzyna Sforza and Niccolo Machiavelli. In one of the special sequences we can also fly with a flying machine created by Leonardo da Vinci.

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Ratings

Game Ratings for Assassin's Creed II Video Game.

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All Reviews: Very Positive (51,173)

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The main pros of the game

  • Engaging Storyline: The narrative is frequently praised for its depth, character development, and historical context, particularly focusing on Ezio's journey and the Renaissance era.
  • Atmospheric and Beautiful Setting: Players appreciate the recreation of iconic Italian cities like Florence and Venice, noting the stunning architecture and immersive environments.
  • Parkour Mechanics: The parkour system and movement mechanics are highlighted as enjoyable and well-integrated into the game's design, allowing for fluid exploration.
  • Strong Characterization: Ezio is often mentioned as a standout character, with many players expressing a deep connection to his story and development.
  • Historical Elements: The game includes educational aspects, offering insights into history, culture, and art, which many players found enriching.
  • Fun Gameplay: Many s enjoyed the combination of action, stealth, and exploration, finding the gameplay to be entertaining and addictive.

The main cons of the game

  • Outdated Graphics and Technical Issues: Several reviews mention that the graphics have not aged well and that the game suffers from bugs, texture pop-ins, and performance issues, especially on modern systems.
  • Control Issues: Many players find the controls to be frustrating, particularly with mouse and keyboard setups. There are also complaints about the need to frequently reset controller mappings.
  • Repetitive Gameplay: Some s noted that the game can become repetitive over time, with similar missions and combat mechanics leading to boredom.
  • Combat Mechanics: The combat system is criticized for lacking challenge, with many players feeling that it becomes too easy after mastering the basics.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

  • Improved Combat Mechanics: Players expressed a desire for more depth and challenge in combat, suggesting that later entries in the series have improved upon this aspect.
  • Modern Quality-of-Life Features: Some s pointed out the need for a remaster or update to address technical issues and enhance the overall experience, including better optimization for current hardware.
  • Replayability: There are comments about the lack of options to replay certain missions or experiences, which some players found limiting.
  • DLC Availability: s mentioned that the servers were closed, preventing access to able content, which detracted from the complete experience.

Summary

  • Overall, while "Assassin's Creed II" is celebrated as a classic with a compelling story and beautiful world, it is also recognized for its technical shortcomings and outdated mechanics that some players feel could benefit from modernization.

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