Assassins Creed 2 Hype Thread **9.0 at Gamespot** Keep it here

AAA all the way, 9.5.

I have the game ( PS3 ) and it is so far incredible.

improvements over the first.

• Day/night realtime cycle? check.
• Better background story for the hero? check.
• The protagonist can swim? check.
• Ezio gets wet just like Drake when getting in water? check.
• Variety of primary missions that are also alot of fun? check.
• Alot of side missions? check.
• Unlocking Secrets that improve your character? check.
• Italy is beautiful? check.
• No pointless and annoying poor people begging for you to give them money? check.
• Currency system ( buy weapons, yup weapons with an S, armors, medicine...etc? check.
• Desmond have more action than just walking in abstergo? check.
• Better music? check.

And more that I can't reveal since they are kinda spoilerific.

NOTE: 360 version contains Splinter Cell: conviction demo.

Unofficially confirmed.

link.

HAZE-Unit

[QUOTE="Solid_Tango"][QUOTE="Nidget"]AAA i cant wait for this. Although I wouldn't be surprised if it got an 8.5Nidget

The first one was pretty dissappointing for me, so I'm going to wait and see what the reactions are to it before I rush out and buy it day one like I did with the first.

Wow, the hype is definitely lookin to be AAA. Im a little bit surprised.

AAA all the way, 9.5.

I have the game ( PS3 ) and it is so far incredible.

improvements over the first.

• Day/night realtime cycle? check.
• Better background story for the hero? check.
• The protagonist can swim? check.
• Ezio gets wet just like Drake when getting in water? check.
• Variety of primary missions that are also alot of fun? check.
• Alot of side missions? check.
• Unlocking Secrets that improve your character? check.
• Italy is beautiful? check.
• No pointless and annoying poor people begging for you to give them money? check.
• Currency system ( buy weapons, yup weapons with an S, armors, medicine...etc? check.
• Desmond have more action than just walking in abstergo? check.
• Better music? check.

And more that I can't reveal since they are kinda spoilerific.

NOTE: 360 version contains Splinter Cell: conviction demo.

Unofficially confirmed.

link.

HAZE-Unit

I'm getting the God of War Collection and Star Trek blu-ray this week instead. Atleast with them I know I won't be dissappointed.

[QUOTE="HAZE-Unit"]

AAA all the way, 9.5.

I have the game ( PS3 ) and it is so far incredible.

improvements over the first.

• Day/night realtime cycle? check.
• Better background story for the hero? check.
• The protagonist can swim? check.
• Ezio gets wet just like Drake when getting in water? check.
• Variety of primary missions that are also alot of fun? check.
• Alot of side missions? check.
• Unlocking Secrets that improve your character? check.
• Italy is beautiful? check.
• No pointless and annoying poor people begging for you to give them money? check.
• Currency system ( buy weapons, yup weapons with an S, armors, medicine...etc? check.
• Desmond have more action than just walking in abstergo? check.
• Better music? check.

And more that I can't reveal since they are kinda spoilerific.

NOTE: 360 version contains Splinter Cell: conviction demo.

Unofficially confirmed.

link.

Nike_Air

NOTE: 360 version contains Splinter Cell: conviction demo.

Unofficially confirmed.

link.HAZE-Unit

Hopefully this is true, as I am getting the 360 version.

[QUOTE="HAZE-Unit"]No pointless and annoying poor people begging for you to give them money? check.nervmeister

I got the chance of meeting some annoying people today so get your hopes up :P

[QUOTE="HAZE-Unit"]

AAA all the way, 9.5.

I have the game ( PS3 ) and it is so far incredible.

improvements over the first.

• Day/night realtime cycle? check.
• Better background story for the hero? check.
• The protagonist can swim? check.
• Ezio gets wet just like Drake when getting in water? check.
• Variety of primary missions that are also alot of fun? check.
• Alot of side missions? check.
• Unlocking Secrets that improve your character? check.
• Italy is beautiful? check.
• No pointless and annoying poor people begging for you to give them money? check.
• Currency system ( buy weapons, yup weapons with an S, armors, medicine...etc? check.
• Desmond have more action than just walking in abstergo? check.
• Better music? check.

And more that I can't reveal since they are kinda spoilerific.

NOTE: 360 version contains Splinter Cell: conviction demo.

Unofficially confirmed.

link.

h575309

Well thats freakin awesome if its true.

I hope not since I got the PS3 version and I didn't know about demo voucher earlier :P

AAA, just like the original. I expect this to be my Game of the Generation, like the first is right now. Can't wait for tomorrow!

AAA, especially if the mission vareity is better. That was really the only negative about the original.

AAA, especially if the mission vareity is better. That was really the only negative about the original.

heysharpshooter

Primary missions are varied since the progress of the story and the story itself is different so you will be surprised from the first session with the game.

I'm going to shoot for the moon and say 9.5.

The first one got a 9.0 and this one looks better in every conceivable way. I will also be on the lookout for IGN's review seeing as how I agreed with their score for the first.

I'm a little disappointed though because I pre-ordered ACII from Amazon and they say it won't get to me until December 2nd at the earliest.

I might have to pick up Bloodlines in the meantime to tide me over. I have high hopes for that one as well.

I guess AAA. We'll see.

Why did you use a giant 360 Box, you should have found a PC box or used just the AC2 image with no console box, ah well.

The first one was good for the first 3 kills (one in each city) and then the game should've wrapped up from there with the final sequence of *spoiler*



That whole epic ride through the forest fighting guards and eventually the final showdown.

All the kills inbetween were repetitive. I'm looking forward to the game if Ubisoft can eliminate all these repetition issues.

An A, like the first one (should have).Jandurin

Come on lets not judge judge this one on the first. IGN the site which imo gave the more sensible score for the game 7. something says it blows teh first out the water cause it fixes alot of things.

AAA all the way, 9.5.

I have the game ( PS3 ) and it is so far incredible.

improvements over the first.

• Better background story for the hero? check.
• The protagonist can swim? check.
• Unlocking Secrets that improve your character? check.
• Currency system ( buy weapons, yup weapons with an S, armors, medicine...etc? check.

NOTE: 360 version contains Splinter Cell: conviction demo.

Unofficially confirmed.

HAZE-Unit

I don't see the Demo happening, but it would be awesome. Demo's take a LOT of work to produce, and what we usually get is E3 or trade show demo's when we play these demo's. While I hope that's the case, I don't think it's going to happen. Still, fingers crossed. :)

I guess AAA. We'll see.

Why did you use a giant 360 Box, you should have found a PC box or used just the AC2 image with no console box, ah well.

SolidTy

I'd say a 9.0. The only problem I haven't seen addressed is the game's heavy reliance on 1-hit-kill counter-attacks.

I vote AAA because I know that's what all the paid off critics will give it, but in reality it will be no better than 6.5.paullywog

but serioulsy why post that?

[QUOTE="HAZE-Unit"]

AAA all the way, 9.5.

I have the game ( PS3 ) and it is so far incredible.

improvements over the first.

• Better background story for the hero? check.
• The protagonist can swim? check.
• Unlocking Secrets that improve your character? check.
• Currency system ( buy weapons, yup weapons with an S, armors, medicine...etc? check.

NOTE: 360 version contains Splinter Cell: conviction demo.

Unofficially confirmed.

SolidTy

I don't see the Demo happening, but it would be awesome. Demo's take a LOT of work to produce, and what we usually get is E3 or trade show demo's when we play these demo's. While I hope that's the case, I don't think it's going to happen. Still, fingers crossed. :)

I worded it wrong, lets just say it's rumors :P

We need someone who bought the game to confirm or deny.

EDIT: Ok I found another site reporting this.

Rumors have been suggesting that customers who buyAssassin's Creed II, will receive an exclusive demo forSplinter Cell: Conviction, for theXbox 360. The rumors started to appear thanks to a video from theHipHopGamerand a post from aNeoGAFuser. The game comes with a card that includes a URL and a code which gives the customer the chance to download a freebie. Right away people started to think that the game is coming with the demo. If that is what you are hoping, then please by all means stop.

We received a picture of this so-called voucher, and from what we can tell — it's not an exclusive demo for the next Sam Fisher title. It doesn't say anything about a demo nor does it even suggest a tease for the game will be available if you purchase Assassin's Creed II. If you read the card, it tells you to "go to the URL, then "enter your key code," from there you'll "receive [a]free instant download." This sounds like nothing more than a free wallpaper or something similar.

link.

I'd say a 9.0. The only problem I haven't seen addressed is the game's heavy reliance on 1-hit-kill counter-attacks.

darkmoney52

Picking up God of War I and II for the ps3 and Assassins Creed II for the 360 tonight at midnight.

[QUOTE="darkmoney52"]

I'd say a 9.0. The only problem I haven't seen addressed is the game's heavy reliance on 1-hit-kill counter-attacks.

92GreenYJ

Why are their no reviews yet? Damnnnn come on.... lol

It appears as if it got a 9.0 here.

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/assassinscreed2/review.html?tag=tabs;reviews

It appears as if it got a 9.0 here.

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/assassinscreed2/review.html?tag=tabs;reviews

LTomlinson21

Your right.

Woohoo another great game to raid my wallet.....

hmm....AAA everywhere...

Ill wait and see what IGN says about it considering they hated the first one.

Didn't really like the first one but I'll definitely give this one a rent.

Glad to see deserving games recieve superb scores.

Versions seem pretty eqal, Kevin stated 360 is superior in mah thread. But I guess The PS3 version isn't AS bad as it could be.

Ubitsoft Montreal made a game I like. That's an achievement in itself.

I like how the first person to post the review got his thread locked.. when he was first before this was restickied :lol:

ugh.. so many games i want to play.. U2, AC2, Brutal Legends, Borderlands, SLFJS:F..

I like how the first person to post the review got his thread locked.. when he was first before this was restickied :lol:

ugh.. so many games i want to play.. U2, AC2, Brutal Legends, Borderlands, SLFJS:F..

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Is there any word on how long the game is?Couth_

Awesome score. Not a surprise really. Maybe I will get the PS3 version later, since I did enjoy the first one despite it being repetitive. BTW how come the PC version was delayed till next year?

yayy i got stickied! first time. anyway, glad it met the hype. looks like a definite improvement