Some would disagree,but I didn't find it as appealing as people did
The graphics are pretty good: surfaces and materials are well crafted. However, the game's frame rate could be a little faster. The fights are nice, and the assassinations are funny to perform, but the game is so repetitive! You go to every part of every city, to do exactly the same: save cilivians from abusive soldiers, pickpocket letters, spy conversations, and climb the towers for better look. Nothing more.
Ahhhh, the animus thing. I hate it! I feel it like a mere excuse to give continuity to the saga. When you're focused doing your duties, pum! they unplug you from the machine and...go to rest, Mr. Morris! grrrrrrrrrr!! like a frozen water shower...
Replay value? zero. You make an effort to get all the hidden flags, and what do you get? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! the game doesn't even mention it!
At least the game is cheap now, for the sequel hype. Am I on it? nope.