Nice additions to a growing complex roman "Mafia" style game. Enjoyable.
CONS - 1) When you have to be stealthly I feel it needs a bit of work. 2) Still easy to get hung up on some walls when chasing/fleeing. 3) Games taking a bit of a PRINCE OF PERSIA "run and find the treasure" approach... ewww. 4) Entering battle can be a hassle some times to draw your weapon and get a lock on before takig that first hit. 5) Wouldn't mind a deeper customization to the assassins under you. 6) The manner in which you dispatch assassins to complete missions seems last minute thrown together - not much depth in the assassins under your command, very linear upgrade paths.
Over all review - Brotherhood is a very very very nice addition to the last two titles, they are being very progressive in the game. It seems well polished and detailed. It has a decent storyliny that will compel you to keep playing. The combat of the game has improved some what in my opinion with more flashy moves, faster paced battles, and oppentants that will work together and try to grab/hold you so the enemy can work on beating your face in. Entering battle can be a hassle at times, and fighting horse back men can be a task to even see them coming if you are fighting others. The game keeps getting more and more complex, half the game you spend learning about the new abilities and your assassins you've accuired. After awhile you feel like the Don Corleone of ROMA, I'd suggest it as a buy to any one that enjoyed the first, or second Assassins Creed. I look forward to the 4th (NOT DLC, STOP NICKLE AND DIMING US FOR CASH!!!!!!)
Finney