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What Assassin’s Creed Could Learn from Shadow of the Colossus

OXCGN:

"I’ll grant that I may be in the minority in preferring the original game to any of its sequels. And I certainly enjoyed my time with the other games. But I’m beginning to notice a lack of focus that’s been problematic for each sequel.

Focus isn’t often mentioned when we talk about why games work or not. When it comes to this genre, it’s not an easy term to define. But if you’ve played Shadow of the Colossus, then you have an example of focus used to great effect."

BadCircuit4556d ago

I agree that having a focus, like say with Uncharted, does make the game seem to flow more. But I also love all the new stuff they've added to the Assassin's series.

MostJadedGamer4555d ago

I totally disagree with everything the article says. I love the game is becoming less, and less, and less focused with every sequel. I also hated AC1.

I am excited for the far deeper, and more personalised assassin's guild, the tower defense battles, and the even lengthier city building elements in Revelations, and being able to craft 300 different bombs should also add a lot of depth to the game too.

I am not really a fan of assassinations or stealth so I am glad that is becoming less, and less, and less of a focus with every game.

I want freedom, and variety not focus, and restricted, and it looks like Revelations will give us far more freedom, and variety then any other AC game. I am excited about the direction they are taking with AC.

gaminoz4556d ago

Zombie Templar Horde mode!!!! What an idea!

If World At War, based on history, can do it...lol.

I agree though, the fist game might have had repetitive missions, but it did have an excellent sandbox with a focused story.

UltimateIdiot9114556d ago

Honestly, I'm so tired of the Zombie theme.

Maybe something new like werewolf? vampires? mummies? Just something different would be nice.

gaminoz4556d ago (Edited 4556d ago )

Mummies!!!! That would be a change at least, but the principle is the same....Horde mode.

I'm over zombies too actually.

Belgavion4556d ago

Saying the original had a certain 'somberness' about it is a perfect and accurate description. I sort of miss it, too

HeavenlySnipes4556d ago

They should focus on catering to players that expect the stealth part of a game about assassins. You aren't really rewarded for being stealthy, and its not like combat against large groups is hard anyway, so killing everyone in sight is actually a viable option

MostJadedGamer4555d ago

Stealth is boring, and tedious. The less focus on stealth the better.

Blaine4556d ago

1 thing:

A GRAB BUTTON.

I hate how in Assassin's Creed (and InFamous alike) your character will gravitate to any flat surface and automatically stick to it. Example: ffs, I DIDN'T WANT to land on that railing, I was trying to jump over it to catch my target who's running away, but now he's gone. Or: I'm trying to fall to the ground from this 3 floor building to run away from that mob, NOT GRAB ONTO every single brick on the way down, which slows my escape and gets me killed.

rezzah4556d ago

Those don't always happen, also they have the grab option to grab anything within arms reach while falling. Just hold down "O" i think and use the analogue stick to reach around.

Still I know what you're talking about but it isn't that big of a deal.

Eske4554d ago

That was a bigger issue for me with Infamous. Cole stuck to every surface like he was magnetic.

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Shadow Of the Colossus Retro Review – A Colossal Experience in a Beautiful World

Zachary M. Cain said: Shadow of the Colossus is hailed as one of the best action-adventure titles of its time. The game was originally released for the PlayStation 2 all the way back in 2005. It was so good in fact, it got a remastered version in 2018 for the PlayStation 4 and was well received by old and new fans alike. Let’s revisit this iconic classic in 2024 and see how well it holds up to its past reputation.

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PureArts & Ubisoft Announce Assassin’s Creed Hunt for the Nine 1/6 Scale Diorama

This should make fans and collectors very happy. PureArts & Ubisoft Announce Assassin’s Creed Hunt for the Nine 1/6 Scale Diorama Assassin's Creed Hunt for the Nine 1/6 Scale Diorama available for pre-order on January 25.

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5 Games To Play While Waiting For Dragon's Dogma II

Daman Shelley from NoobFeed writes - Dragon's Dogma is truly a one-of-a-kind game, and there really is no other game like it, but there are a few that come close. Whether with their fantasy settings, the ability to climb mountains, or just with the overall same charm as Capcom’s iconic RPG. Here's a list of games that will hopefully scratch that Dragon's Dogma itch.

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on_line_forever100d ago

every gamer should play this game

gold_drake100d ago

cant wait for it, feb and march are busy busy months ha.

SovereignSnaKe100d ago

I can still hear the title screen music in my head after nearly 12 years. Loved every minute of it.

MrNinosan100d ago

I have no issues filling my time til DD2.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink, Infinite Wealth and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will probably me more than enough.
More terrified I won't be done in time.

DivineHand125100d ago

Try not to burn yourself out before the game releases. This is going to be a long and immersive RPG like the first one.

The games in this article are all great and I believe the people who are excited for Dragons Dogma 2 probably already played most of those games.

For now, I recommend you prepare yourself for long play sessions if you will be picking up Dragons Dogma at launch.

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