Pros:
- Facial animations
- Kill moves
- Riding horse around medieval Rome
- Being a part of history
- Story finishes strong
- Fantastic protagonist *
- Villains
- Lots of content, but not overwhelming
- Climbing / free-running
- Combat is improved
Cons:
- Buggy
- Outfits are too colorful
- Investing / shop quests are a bit too much of a grind. Can't easily complete even within a thorough playthrough.
- No warning at end of game. Be careful. You're looking at a good hour or more before you can run around freely again.
Rating:
- Story ******* 7/10
- Gameplay ******** 8/10
- Atmosphere ******** 8/10
- Overall ******** 8/10
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- Story (characters, narrative, depth, pace, role playing)
- Gameplay (mechanics, fun factor, customization, level design)
- Atmosphere (graphics, environment, mood)