Fantasy stealthy assassination game(s)?

Hello everyone!

The lastest book trilogy I've picked up is partly about assassins, so that kind of sparked an interest and I was wondering if there are any good, dark, stealthy fantasy games out there? Obviously I checked out Assassin's Creed first, but while the game does look alright (considering I normally steer completely clear of such games), the game itself looks terribly easy and very "light", meaning I'd prefer a dark fantasy setting where you kill #!&%ers.

I know Oblivion has The Dark Brotherhood guild, and I never tried that. How much gameplay would I get out of it? Being an assassin is one thing, but to actually feel that you have to set up a kill; prepare properly and such, and not just run in, find target and execute, is what I am looking for.

Now that I think of it, I don't think it exists... but you guys might know something or be able to suggest something!

Thanks in advance

You might find what you're looking for in the "Thief" series.

Edit : look up Hitman as well, although it's not in a fantasy setting.

I know Oblivion has The Dark Brotherhood guild, and I never tried that. How much gameplay would I get out of it? Being an assassin is one thing, but to actually feel that you have to set up a kill; prepare properly and such, and not just run in, find target and execute, is what I am looking for.

Dennislol123

Planning? No, the Dark Brotherhood quests are more or less similar to how you always play the game (rush in and kill). Atleast that's how the quests were when I played Oblivion.

Thief (as said by the previous users) requires a lot of thinking and is not a game where you want to rush in. Playing it in the hardest difficulty is very challenging. The games are pretty old and bit dated.

Are you sure you want only fantasy games?

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I know Oblivion has The Dark Brotherhood guild, and I never tried that. How much gameplay would I get out of it? Being an assassin is one thing, but to actually feel that you have to set up a kill; prepare properly and such, and not just run in, find target and execute, is what I am looking for.

fend_oblivion

Planning? No, the Dark Brotherhood quests are more or less similar to how you always play the game (rush in and kill). Atleast that's how the quests were when I played Oblivion.

Thief (as said by the previous users) requires a lot of thinking and is not a game where you want to rush in. Playing it in the hardest difficulty is very challenging. The games are pretty old and bit dated.

Are you sure you want only fantasy games?

I'd definitely prefer fantasy games yeah, but I am open to other games if they are solid. I only ever tried the very first Hitman so I have no idea if the others are any good.

Do you have any suggestions? I appreciate the help!

Hello everyone!

The lastest book trilogy I've picked up is partly about assassins, so that kind of sparked an interest and I was wondering if there are any good, dark, stealthy fantasy games out there? Obviously I checked out Assassin's Creed first, but while the game does look alright (considering I normally steer completely clear of such games), the game itself looks terribly easy and very "light", meaning I'd prefer a dark fantasy setting where you kill #!&%ers.

I know Oblivion has The Dark Brotherhood guild, and I never tried that. How much gameplay would I get out of it? Being an assassin is one thing, but to actually feel that you have to set up a kill; prepare properly and such, and not just run in, find target and execute, is what I am looking for.

Now that I think of it, I don't think it exists... but you guys might know something or be able to suggest something!

Thanks in advance

Dennislol123

Assassin's Creed is NOT light as you say. You find yourself in the middle of a conspiracy, your family is executed, you learn that everything you know is a lie. And if you're looking for a game where you prepare for an assassination AC and II are the best games. There are aroun 14 targets so 14 assassination missions. All of the other missions involve getting ready for the hit, taking down some of the guards, making sure you have friends that will help you escape ASO.

Ah yeah, but when I say light I was referring to the atmosphere of the game. I watched the GameSpot review which featured gameplay, and it's not like you're sneaking in shadows. You seem to just kind of walk up to guys and hit them in the face. It seemed very Xbox'y, with jumping on roofs etc... Xbox players might enjoy that, but I wouldn't personally. I am sure the game is very good, but I'd still prefer something darker (both story- and atmosphere wise)

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I know Oblivion has The Dark Brotherhood guild, and I never tried that. How much gameplay would I get out of it? Being an assassin is one thing, but to actually feel that you have to set up a kill; prepare properly and such, and not just run in, find target and execute, is what I am looking for.

Dennislol123

Planning? No, the Dark Brotherhood quests are more or less similar to how you always play the game (rush in and kill). Atleast that's how the quests were when I played Oblivion.

Thief (as said by the previous users) requires a lot of thinking and is not a game where you want to rush in. Playing it in the hardest difficulty is very challenging. The games are pretty old and bit dated.

Are you sure you want only fantasy games?

I'd definitely prefer fantasy games yeah, but I am open to other games if they are solid. I only ever tried the very first Hitman so I have no idea if the others are any good.

Do you have any suggestions? I appreciate the help!

Well... there is the Commandos series. A word of caution : the games in this series are hard. Just check a video on Youtube. You need a lot of planning and some really good skills to make it through each level.

Another game is Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood. It's similar to the Commandos series.

You could try the Death to Spies games, they aren't Fantasy, but they are very good stealth games. You could also try the latest Hitman game, though once again it's not Fantasy either. Only other one I can think of is Velvet Assassin, but that takes place in WWII, so not Fantasy again. I feel you will have a hard time finding any stealth based Fantasy assassination games.

That book trilogy wouldn't happen to be the Night Angel trilogy would it?

That book trilogy wouldn't happen to be the Night Angel trilogy would it?

Ingenemployee

Haha, you caught me there man! Indeed it is. Almost finished with the second book now :)

I know its not fantasy but for the whole assination planning and such side you dont get much better than the Hitman series I really cant recommend it enough.

Dishonored

Dishonored. Strange that only one person even mentioned it when it fits so perfectly into what you're looking for.

Skyrim is an option. In Skyrim you can actually try to act stealthily, and you can get in an area, find your goal, finish it and get out without enemies' notice. But remember, just don't upgrade your  stealth ability too high, or you will become basically invisible to AIs and lose the fun of acting stealthily...

Skyrim is an option. In Skyrim you can actually try to act stealthily, and you can get in an area, find your goal, finish it and get out without enemies' notice. But remember, just don't upgrade your  stealth ability too high, or you will become basically invisible to AIs and lose the fun of acting stealthily...

Dishonored, obv.

Lol.  This thread was started in 2010.  I think he has his answer already.

**** need to get a life.

I know the stealth mechanics were pretty light, but I always enjoyed the Elder Scrolls games.

and, of course, Thief.

Mod note - Necro thread.  Closed.