Although I have never played the first Assassin’s Creed, the sequel kept me entertained for hours upon hours. Foremost, the game displayed just how far graphics have come over the few years preceding its release. Between the combat animation, environmental effects, and character/town design, the game was just as interesting when you were walking (or running) around as it was when you were questing. Who knew roaming around 15th Century Italy could be so much fun? You know, unless you were one of my targets.
Next, between the main plot/mission, which involves a whole host of activities ranging from puzzle solving to assassinations, and side quests/activities such as sword training and beating up adulterers, the game always has some sort of action to keep you playing and interested. I’d say the worst part of the questing is the tedious collection of all of the feathers to put in your mother’s jewelry box (or box of personal stuff). Oh the trials we go through to get the 100% completion rating. On the plus side, I have some of the best artwork money can buy!
In terms of controller use and gameplay functionality, I really only had issues surrounding the parkour movements, especially when I intended to jump something, or jump from one object to another. Specifically, I often jumped to objects, or off objects (such as castle walls), when I actually meant to jump to another platform. Of course, I could always chalk this up to my inexperience with playing a game that wasn’t a shooter for once (i.e. Halo, Gears of War). Meanwhile, climbing up towers and other buildings did not pose much of a challenge.
This game definitely brings some variety to the Xbox and other platforms. I have no doubt that you will enjoy it!
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