Is Assassin's Creed 2 worth $40?

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#1 Levrar
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Steam is selling it for $39.99 and I'm considering it. I found the first far too repetitive but I've been told this one is better.

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Assassins Creed 2 was a very very good game, which also had a good story. The first was crap after ten minutes I agree. Also you may find interesting is that fact that the pc version comes with the dlc that the console versions had after release. The only thing I think that should keep you from buying this game is the Drm.... but the game is amazing.
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#3 millerlight89
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I wonder this as well. I was waiting on a price drop, no excuse now. I have been told it has some repetitiveness to it, but not like the first.
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I wonder this as well. I was waiting on a price drop, no excuse now. I have been told it has some repetitiveness to it, but not like the first.millerlight89
It was one of the best game last year so as long as you're willing to deal with the drm I would say go for it.
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http://www.amazon.com/Assassins-Creed-2-Pc/dp/B001TOQ8R0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1275448701&sr=8-3 $33
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#6 Aspen706
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I bought it on Ebay for 23 bucks.
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#7 Levrar
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http://www.amazon.com/Assassins-Creed-2-Pc/dp/B001TOQ8R0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1275448701&sr=8-3 $33 SAGE_OF_FIRE

Good offer for most but I'm in Canada and Amazon.ca is the same price as Steam. I think I'll get it this weekend.

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#8 mrbojangles25
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hmmm 40 bucks, its likely not to be that low for a looooong time.

argh, damn you Steam...I've only got like 170 bucks in my checking account, *BUT* I get paid in four days....hmmmmmmmm

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#9 mrbojangles25
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quick question:

40 bucks for AC2, or 49.99 for Alpha Protocol?

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#10 Suffca
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quick question:

40 bucks for AC2, or 49.99 for Alpha Protocol?

mrbojangles25

If you're in North America. $40 for AP.

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#11 JangoWuzHere
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Sure, I only wish I could have skipped the DLC levels included in the PC version. The DLC is HORRIBLE! It really ruined my the ending part of the game for me which was amazing.

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#12 JangoWuzHere
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I wonder this as well. I was waiting on a price drop, no excuse now. I have been told it has some repetitiveness to it, but not like the first.millerlight89
Their are a lot of improvements in the sequel, but the basic gameplay of combat and platforming remains largely the same.
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#13 MrLions
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Yeah....they fixed the old "Do the same **** for me first then we'll go kill the boss" from the first AC and replaced it with the "We gotta do this **** first before we kill the boss"
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#14 bonafidetk
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Its one of the best games of last year that Ive played (and I hate AC1).. yes its worth $40 if you can deal with the draconian DRM.
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#15 Nighteg
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In the first few hours you'll find yourself randomly pressing buttons on your keyboard. After that, you'll want to throw the CD out of the window.
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#16 dakan45
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In the first few hours you'll find yourself randomly pressing buttons on your keyboard. After that, you'll want to throw the CD out of the window.Nighteg
Then i guess its like the first, plus the drm, i would say wait till it gets 30 bucks or lower.
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#17 coreybg
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quick question:

40 bucks for AC2, or 49.99 for Alpha Protocol?

mrbojangles25

40 for AC2 definatly.AP is rather...lame,but it's ur choice :P

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#18 IvanElk
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I got it for 60 and thought it was worth it. It lasts almost 30-40 hours for the regular campaign alone, then if you wanna get into all the ridiculous side quest/dungeon things you will have a 60 hour game. I personally did the campaign then BC2 came out so after I beat it I haven't got around to 100%ing it, but it was well worth it. Though I didn't use any extra items until I beat it, because frankly the shop items are the difficulty setting in the game.
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#19 Gr0wl
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The first one was repetitive , but it was quite nice .

Assassins Creed 2 is a must have :D

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#20 PTMags
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[QUOTE="mrbojangles25"]

quick question:

40 bucks for AC2, or 49.99 for Alpha Protocol?

Suffca

If you're in North America. $40 for AP.

You have to pay shipping so it's closer to $44 or 45. If you're near a Fry's they have it on sale right now for $40 as well, could save yourself the shipping charge. Gogamer has some pretty sweet deals atm, Bioshock 2 for $30, AvP for $30, Arma 2 for $30, BC2 for $32.

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quick question:

40 bucks for AC2, or 49.99 for Alpha Protocol?

mrbojangles25
Assassins Creed 2 was a very good game, and from reviewers it seems that AP was a bit of a let down. So the safer choice would be AC2.
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In the first few hours you'll find yourself randomly pressing buttons on your keyboard. After that, you'll want to throw the CD out of the window.Nighteg
You don't play games like these without a controller.
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#23 DanielDust
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[QUOTE="Nighteg"]In the first few hours you'll find yourself randomly pressing buttons on your keyboard. After that, you'll want to throw the CD out of the window.SAGE_OF_FIRE
You don't play games like these without a controller.

This is not DMC where a controller is fundamental, you do play games like these without a controller and any person that played AC and considered it decent would expect AC 2 to behave the same since it's identical yet...it wasn't the case.
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#24 rmfd341
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It's a very good game, totally worth it.
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[QUOTE="Nighteg"]In the first few hours you'll find yourself randomly pressing buttons on your keyboard. After that, you'll want to throw the CD out of the window.SAGE_OF_FIRE
You don't play games like these without a controller.



When I hooked my wireless 360 controller to the game it didn't recognize the triggers of the controller (Z-axes or whatever).

The game plays fine with m&kb imo, you just have to tweak the controls a bit.

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#26 Threesixtyci
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I'm not fond of the having to be online to play part.... Think I'd rather get the console version. That is, if I ever buy a PS3 or Xbox....to begin with. Until then, I'll wait until the PC version is under 15 bucks.

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#27 TerrorRizzing
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its worth the price, except that drm is still terrible.

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#28 TerrorRizzing
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[QUOTE="SAGE_OF_FIRE"][QUOTE="Nighteg"]In the first few hours you'll find yourself randomly pressing buttons on your keyboard. After that, you'll want to throw the CD out of the window.R4gn4r0k

You don't play games like these without a controller.



When I hooked my wireless 360 controller to the game it didn't recognize the triggers of the controller (Z-axes or whatever).

The game plays fine with m&kb imo, you just have to tweak the controls a bit.

ya someone made an easy fix for that, google it.

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#29 laliberte11
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i got the console version for $10 less, but idk if you have access to a console

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#30 Lach0121
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[QUOTE="Suffca"]

[QUOTE="mrbojangles25"]

quick question:

40 bucks for AC2, or 49.99 for Alpha Protocol?

PTMags

If you're in North America. $40 for AP.

You have to pay shipping so it's closer to $44 or 45. If you're near a Fry's they have it on sale right now for $40 as well, could save yourself the shipping charge. Gogamer has some pretty sweet deals atm, Bioshock 2 for $30, AvP for $30, Arma 2 for $30, BC2 for $32.

yeah then you just pay the extra tax. (which some states would be about the same as shipping, ahh but the money spent in gas going to the store, but then again conveniencecause you don't have to wait a few days for it to come to you.)

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#31 TerrorRizzing
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i got the console version for $10 less, but idk if you have access to a console

laliberte11
thing about the console version, the pc version atleast has vsync. not sure about 360, but ac2 on ps3 was painful for me.
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Yes, that game is amazing. :)
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#33 R4gn4r0k
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[QUOTE="R4gn4r0k"]

When I hooked my wireless 360 controller to the game it didn't recognize the triggers of the controller (Z-axes or whatever).

The game plays fine with m&kb imo, you just have to tweak the controls a bit.

TerrorRizzing

ya someone made an easy fix for that, google it.



Thanks !

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#34 iPutty
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If you have a PS3, get it for that. Amazon has it for $25 at the moment. Don't have to worry about the DRM crap.
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#35 Threesixtyci
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[QUOTE="laliberte11"]

i got the console version for $10 less, but idk if you have access to a console

TerrorRizzing
thing about the console version, the pc version atleast has vsync. not sure about 360, but ac2 on ps3 was painful for me.

Why would I want to use Vsync? All it does is limit your frame rates to your refresh rate.
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#36 JangoWuzHere
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[QUOTE="TerrorRizzing"][QUOTE="laliberte11"]

i got the console version for $10 less, but idk if you have access to a console

Threesixtyci
thing about the console version, the pc version atleast has vsync. not sure about 360, but ac2 on ps3 was painful for me.

Why would I want to use Vsync? All it does is limit your frame rates to your refresh rate.

It eliminates tearing and makes the game more stable for certain games(Fallout 3.)
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#37 Threesixtyci
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So, PS3/360 have Tearing problems?
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#38 TerrorRizzing
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So, PS3/360 have Tearing problems?Threesixtyci
the ps3 version has some of the worst tearing Ive ever seen, and a pretty poor framerate at times. Also textures fade in and out and really take you out of the game. This is a prime example of why I wont game on console, they have a closed platform yet they put out something that doesnt even perform correctly! And what can you do to fix it? Nothing!

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[QUOTE="Threesixtyci"]So, PS3/360 have Tearing problems?TerrorRizzing
the ps3 version has some of the worst tearing Ive ever seen, and a pretty poor framerate at times.

I second this, i rent it on my ps3 and the tearing was everywhere.
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#40 TerrorRizzing
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[QUOTE="TerrorRizzing"][QUOTE="Threesixtyci"]So, PS3/360 have Tearing problems?dakan45
the ps3 version has some of the worst tearing Ive ever seen, and a pretty poor framerate at times.

I second this, i rent it on my ps3 and the tearing was everywhere.

Its a great game though, so its a pick your poison scenario. Xbox 360 - system might just die or scratch the disc or who knows (cant comment on the performance, but Ive read the pop in and framerate isnt good, also has screen tearing), ps3 - bad performance and screen tearing, pc - awful drm.