[9.5/10] Once again the Franchise proves itself strong and beautiful with new weapons, story and unlimited amount of fun

User Rating: 9.5 | Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (Auditore Edition) X360
By JokerPRO10 | Review Date:
Where do you go after Assassin's Creed II? How can you top a game that took an established formula and expanded it in every conceivable direction? The answer is to expand it even further, adding new mechanics and features, while continuing the same story where it left off. So, anyone worried that Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood is just Assassin's Creed 2.5 can leave their preconceptions at the door, as labeling it as such is an insult that undermines the clear effort that has gone into making the game a more than worthy sequel.


* AUDIO - 95/100
Jesper Kyd's glorious choral and orchestral score is back in full force, imbuing Brotherhood with the same majestic qualities that made AC II so haunting and memorable. The sound in general is immersive and almost takes you right back to what you imagine Renaissance Rome might have been like.

* VISUALS - 90/100
There's the occasional instance of tearing and the odd glitching NPC does pop suddenly into view, but hey, we blame the Animus. And besides, these relatively small niggles are infrequent and hardly take anything away from the sheer jaw-dropping beauty of the rest of the game, which is just dripping with intricate detail.

* GAMEPLAY - 95/100
Assassin's Creed is still exemplary, and Ubisoft Montreal has added a few new tricks to Ezio's arsenal. The combat is a real joy and makes you feel truly empowered, while being able to call upon your faithful legion of killers is always a thrill.
If multiplayer manages to hook you, you'll be inexorably engaged for hours. If it's not your bag however, there's still a good 10-15 hours of story to indulge in, with additional hours of side quests and other activities to get lost in. Nothing in Brotherhood is an afterthought and there's real depth to be found.

* FINAL VERDICT = 95/100
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood is an unmitigated triumph, taking the superlative groundwork laid by its forebear and building upon it. That you're confined to Rome is never an issue, as it's a vast and seamlessly sprawling, cohesive environment. Rebuilding the city and driving out the Borgia is about as compulsive as gaming gets and chances are, you'll sit glued to the game throughout and feverishly complete every Subject 16 puzzle, collect every item and refurbish every shop, aqueduct, faction building and underground tunnel you come across. Achingly beautiful to behold and incredible to play, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood will be the best Roman holiday you'll ever have.

Other Helpful Reviews for Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (Auditore Edition)

Load Comments (0)