Assasins Creed is awesome why so much hate ??

Because I played it at my friends house for about 15 minutes, And I lost because I killed to many people :evil:USSJAndrew

There are plenty of guards and baddies to kill, Why ya wanna run around killing the civilians? I agree, this was a great game. Beat it yesterday (didn't find all the templars, and missed about half the flags, but finished every other memory strand).

Beat it, AWESOME, Ending was kinda lame, can't wait for AC2, Will Buy Again! It might be a little repetative, but I liked how you get to save citizens and fight, and the fighting counters never got boring for me, no matter how many times I see myself brake his elbow and slashing him :p

Anyways, love it. But once I finished it I see no need to go back, only for achievements, and then again, I just got Mass Effect and CoD4 so those are taking up my time :) But I would definetly go back and try to get 100% memory glitches.

Yeah the A.I. might be prett dumb (just walk around 'praying' over some guy you killed, and other guards would've never even thought it was you), there should've been more speech for guards and pedestrians (they always say the same things) and the missions really are repetetive.

But seriously, I'm enjoying this game so much. I can understand that people might be complaining about some of the game's not-so-great aspects, but the game in general is just plain fun. 8.5 from me as well.

The first 2 or 3 hours are so great. It's really something everyone should play.

The problem is, after that your pretty much just repeating those same couple hours over and over again till its over.

Great game, but not 9.0 worthy.

So ibought it played it for three hours and i was saving citizens , interrogating people, stealing wallets , riding my horsey, and oh assasinating well only one assasination in my three hour playtime. but this game is awesome and the combat is also awesome. ubisoft is the best.deavincalhoun

Just got the game, and i must say this one has by miles the most spectacular graphics i have ever seen, it might not have Crysis detail, but since the art is vastly better to me, and the towns so HUGE, is far better for my tastes, and definatgly miles better looking than any other game i have set eyes on until today, including Mass Effect and Drake

A major reason is compared to Mass Effect and Uncharted, AC comes up short, at least IMO. The game is repetitive, some of the challenges are pointless (why did they even bother putting in the eavesdropping minigame?), its short (about 9-12 hours) and the ending is weak, especially considering how well the game was shaping up at the beginning. Thats not to say AC is a bad game (I'd personally rate it an 8.0) but there are games that are much more deserving of AAA.PBSnipes

Comparing to Mass Effect is a joke in gameplay IMO, but Drake is nothing special in its shooting really

you will see when you get to the end, the game is awesome for the first 5 hours and then the ending just ruins it

Other than the story it is the worst game I have played all year. My review will be going up giving it a 3 out of 10.Velric

A major reason is compared to Mass Effect and Uncharted, AC comes up short, at least IMO. The game is repetitive, some of the challenges are pointless (why did they even bother putting in the eavesdropping minigame?), its short (about 9-12 hours) and the ending is weak, especially considering how well the game was shaping up at the beginning. Thats not to say AC is a bad game (I'd personally rate it an 8.0) but there are games that are much more deserving of AAA.PBSnipes

You can use 3 buttons for combat... Plus all the types of counters, combos, defense breaks, dodging, parrying At least they didn't sink to other games buy putting in button pressing sequences (ala Resident Evil/God of War) Really your in the crusader times... how many more different kinds of moves are there that you cant do already? For everyone complaining about combat of Sandbox games... look at GTA and Crackdown oh what? Thats one button as well? Oh wait.. you can only shoot a gun/swing a melee weapon? Is there any depth to the system? For you guys complaining about the AI of the game, yea it isn't perfect and since it isn't XBL enabled your not gonna get a patch, but at this moment it is the best AI for the Sandbox genre. For those of you that have just played the beginning and are judging the AI pre the first 5 assassinations please finish the game... the guards get much more suspicious/harder when the game goes on. If you don't counter you don't stand a chance when your fighting 10 enemies. AsC has done a lot for the Sandbox Genre and if GTA4 doesnt pass the landmarks posted by it I don't see it getting a higher score than AsC.mastarifla

I agree. later on the game,everysingle oneofthe15-20 guards that surround you have a chance to kill you. I kinda wish you can button mash ,but i guess that's keeping you from being too over-powered.

tonyleo01

[QUOTE="mastarifla"]You can use 3 buttons for combat... Plus all the types of counters, combos, defense breaks, dodging, parrying At least they didn't sink to other games buy putting in button pressing sequences (ala Resident Evil/God of War) Really your in the crusader times... how many more different kinds of moves are there that you cant do already? For everyone complaining about combat of Sandbox games... look at GTA and Crackdown oh what? Thats one button as well? Oh wait.. you can only shoot a gun/swing a melee weapon? Is there any depth to the system? For you guys complaining about the AI of the game, yea it isn't perfect and since it isn't XBL enabled your not gonna get a patch, but at this moment it is the best AI for the Sandbox genre. For those of you that have just played the beginning and are judging the AI pre the first 5 assassinations please finish the game... the guards get much more suspicious/harder when the game goes on. If you don't counter you don't stand a chance when your fighting 10 enemies. AsC has done a lot for the Sandbox Genre and if GTA4 doesnt pass the landmarks posted by it I don't see it getting a higher score than AsC.tonyleo01

Unless Ubisoft bring more to the table for AC2, I'm not picking it up

I just don't see how people find this game great?.....its GOOD and very best

I dont mind the combat system, its cool, but if you actually learn the combat system and use the counters and combos, which is not hard imo, then you are like superman. You can just kill your way through the whole game no problem. I dont mind that much, but you dont really feel like an assasin, more like a one man killing machine.tylerdurden2621

Just finished it today looking forward to AC2, combat was meh after awhile, but as someone said counters never get old. good story presentation as well. Also i'd like to know where your getting these buggy copies of AC from?hellsingfan666

[QUOTE="tonyleo01"]

I agree. later on the game,everysingle oneofthe15-20 guards that surround you have a chance to kill you. I kinda wish you can button mash ,but i guess that's keeping you from being too over-powered.

mastarifla

Also, towards the end, simply attacking repeatedly gets you killed. The guards block well, and by the time you can get a good combo in, the other guards are hitting you in the back. You either get good at using counters and grab-breaks, or you die. It sucks to have full health and get thrown off a dock because you weren't quick enough to break their grab. And many enemies at the end don't die in one counter, you just knock them down. I'm not saying there are any places that are incredibly hard, like Ninja Gaiden or something, but please, finish the game before you say it's too easy and poor ai. And if you think the combat mechanics are too simplistic, you're missing the point. Combat is not the point of the game; you're an assassin, not a gladiator.

As for the glitches, my system froze a few time during the course of the game. I could see taking points off for that. But I'd still call it an 8.5-9.0 game.

This game Is awesome. I can't believe how many people are complaining about the repetition I know THERE'S A LOT OF REPETITION.I figured many people would see beyond that and find that it's not what you have to do that matters,but HOW YOU DO IT.Even then i know the game's mission could use a little more variety.What I love about this game is ridiculous amount of detail in the game and no i don't mean graphics.If you want to know what I'm talking, about beat the game, let the credits roll, walk around the lab, and ...............press (Y), you'll choose what to do after that. If you do this you will understand the ending and plot a little better and you will see the FUTURE. Nothing Is True, Everything Is Permitted.

....In other words I love this game and IMO it deserves the 9.0. Now I have to go back to my RESEARCH.

Safety and Peace my brothers...

[QUOTE="hellsingfan666"]Just finished it today looking forward to AC2, combat was meh after awhile, but as someone said counters never get old. good story presentation as well. Also i'd like to know where your getting these buggy copies of AC from?mastarifla

i haven't noticed any major glitches when I have played that I can remember. I have the 360 version. I have a ps3 as well, but I get all multi plats on the 360 because of the controller. Maybe there is some issues with the ps3 version or something.

[QUOTE="mastarifla"][QUOTE="tonyleo01"]

I agree. later on the game,everysingle oneofthe15-20 guards that surround you have a chance to kill you. I kinda wish you can button mash ,but i guess that's keeping you from being too over-powered.

ianuilliam

Also, towards the end, simply attacking repeatedly gets you killed. The guards block well, and by the time you can get a good combo in, the other guards are hitting you in the back. You either get good at using counters and grab-breaks, or you die. It sucks to have full health and get thrown off a dock because you weren't quick enough to break their grab. And many enemies at the end don't die in one counter, you just knock them down. I'm not saying there are any places that are incredibly hard, like Ninja Gaiden or something, but please, finish the game before you say it's too easy and poor ai. And if you think the combat mechanics are too simplistic, you're missing the point. Combat is not the point of the game; you're an assassin, not a gladiator.

As for the glitches, my system froze a few time during the course of the game. I could see taking points off for that. But I'd still call it an 8.5-9.0 game.

[QUOTE="mastarifla"][QUOTE="tonyleo01"]

I agree. later on the game,everysingle oneofthe15-20 guards that surround you have a chance to kill you. I kinda wish you can button mash ,but i guess that's keeping you from being too over-powered.

ianuilliam

Also, towards the end, simply attacking repeatedly gets you killed. The guards block well, and by the time you can get a good combo in, the other guards are hitting you in the back. You either get good at using counters and grab-breaks, or you die. It sucks to have full health and get thrown off a dock because you weren't quick enough to break their grab. And many enemies at the end don't die in one counter, you just knock them down. I'm not saying there are any places that are incredibly hard, like Ninja Gaiden or something, but please, finish the game before you say it's too easy and poor ai. And if you think the combat mechanics are too simplistic, you're missing the point. Combat is not the point of the game; you're an assassin, not a gladiator.

As for the glitches, my system froze a few time during the course of the game. I could see taking points off for that. But I'd still call it an 8.5-9.0 game.

[QUOTE="mastarifla"][QUOTE="hellsingfan666"]Just finished it today looking forward to AC2, combat was meh after awhile, but as someone said counters never get old. good story presentation as well. Also i'd like to know where your getting these buggy copies of AC from?tylerdurden2621

i haven't noticed any major glitches when I have played that I can remember. I have the 360 version. I have a ps3 as well, but I get all multi plats on the 360 because of the controller. Maybe there is some issues with the ps3 version or something.

I'd say the game is good, not awesome. I'll finish it when I'm done playing better games like Super Mario Galaxy and Mass Effect, but from what I've played, the first four missions, I don't know, I just can't get into this game as much as I thought I would.Gamer46

[QUOTE="Gamer46"]I'd say the game is good, not awesome. I'll finish it when I'm done playing better games like Super Mario Galaxy and Mass Effect, but from what I've played, the first four missions, I don't know, I just can't get into this game as much as I thought I would.mastarifla

Sounds good. I should have Mass Effect completed in the next day or two so I'll get back to AC then. Like I said, not a bad game, but nothing mind blowing either. To be fair, I think my expectations may have been a little too high also.

[QUOTE="ianuilliam"][QUOTE="mastarifla"][QUOTE="tonyleo01"]

I agree. later on the game,everysingle oneofthe15-20 guards that surround you have a chance to kill you. I kinda wish you can button mash ,but i guess that's keeping you from being too over-powered.

tylerdurden2621

Also, towards the end, simply attacking repeatedly gets you killed. The guards block well, and by the time you can get a good combo in, the other guards are hitting you in the back. You either get good at using counters and grab-breaks, or you die. It sucks to have full health and get thrown off a dock because you weren't quick enough to break their grab. And many enemies at the end don't die in one counter, you just knock them down. I'm not saying there are any places that are incredibly hard, like Ninja Gaiden or something, but please, finish the game before you say it's too easy and poor ai. And if you think the combat mechanics are too simplistic, you're missing the point. Combat is not the point of the game; you're an assassin, not a gladiator.

As for the glitches, my system froze a few time during the course of the game. I could see taking points off for that. But I'd still call it an 8.5-9.0 game.

True, I do occasionally go on killing sprees (no civilians, soldiers only, there's plenty of em), but sometimes, especially in the last couple of memory blocks you can go from full health to dead really fast if you aren't perfect on your timing on counters. Just like you can do block-breaking moves, the enemies can too, and they hurt. The only difference is there's one of you, and usually 5-10 of them, plus a few more shooting arrows at you for good measure. The AI is not bad just beacuase you can kill people in one hit, it's actually fairly realistic, I thought.

[QUOTE="mastarifla"][QUOTE="Gamer46"]I'd say the game is good, not awesome. I'll finish it when I'm done playing better games like Super Mario Galaxy and Mass Effect, but from what I've played, the first four missions, I don't know, I just can't get into this game as much as I thought I would.Gamer46

Sounds good. I should have Mass Effect completed in the next day or two so I'll get back to AC then. Like I said, not a bad game, but nothing mind blowing either. To be fair, I think my expectations may have been a little too high also.

Well when I am playing I keep my attacks very minimal,I heavily rely on counters. Usually my attacks are more stealth oriented, if I am in a big battle I will back into a corner and let the soldiers attack me, and just counter them all day with grab breaks and etc. Its all timing, once you get into a rythm its over. I am not done with the game, I have like 3 more assasinations to go, but unless the difficulty steps up a lot then I am going to breeze through the last three. tylerdurden2621

[QUOTE="Gamer46"]

[QUOTE="mastarifla"][QUOTE="Gamer46"]I'd say the game is good, not awesome. I'll finish it when I'm done playing better games like Super Mario Galaxy and Mass Effect, but from what I've played, the first four missions, I don't know, I just can't get into this game as much as I thought I would.mastarifla

Sounds good. I should have Mass Effect completed in the next day or two so I'll get back to AC then. Like I said, not a bad game, but nothing mind blowing either. To be fair, I think my expectations may have been a little too high also.

I got right into Mass Effect from the beginning but I'm a big sci-fi fan and an even bigger fan of BioWare's games, KOTOR and Jade Empire were my two favorite Xbox games, so it's not surprise I like ME. The game does get better as you go along though, obviously. Kind of like I'm sure AC does, I want to finish it because I don't want to judge the game on only 4 missions. Maybe when all is said and done, I'll realize why GS gave it a 9.

it's a good game though it's not the best and doesn't deserve a 9PS360Fanboy

yes, anyone doubting this read gamespot's review and then read 1up's review, you'll see what we mean.

"Ubisoft is the best"

Explain Rainbow Six: Vegas then

you will see when you get to the end, the game is awesome for the first 5 hours and then the ending just ruins it

mattyomo99

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