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IGN: Assassin's Creed II Review

IGN writes:

"Assassin's Creed II is the follow-up to Ubisoft's 2007 hit that attracted a mass audience if not unanimous critical acclaim. The sequel is an expansive and bloody romp through Renaissance Italy that plays up every popular aspect of the first installment while righting many of its flaws. Assassin's Creed II has evolved from an ill-defined action game into a fully featured open world experience. Everything from the new monetary system to the ability to buy armor and weapons makes it a richer, and ultimately more satisfying game than its predecessor."

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Hellsvacancy4879d ago (Edited 4879d ago )

"The sequel is an expansive and bloody romp through Renaissance Italy that plays up every popular aspect of the first installment while righting many of its flaws. Assassin's Creed II has evolved from an ill-defined action game into a fully featured open world experience. Everything from the new monetary system to the ability to buy armor and weapons makes it a richer, and ultimately more satisfying game than its predecessor" (Sorry 4 the copy and paste)

So y did it only get a 9.2? oh its coz it hasnt got any guns or the name Call Of Duty in it, i think its coz its more of a PS3 title then a 360 title hence the exclusive advertisin (and not 4-gettin it looks better on the PS3)

Not that i give a damn about reviews and scores i know wot i like and wot i dont i just gettin PROPER p|ssed when it cums 2 a game I like (and it does take ALOT 2 please this old dog)

Cant wait 4 the Heavy Rain review :-/

Apocwhen4879d ago

Game is getting great scores all around. Another great multi-plat game. Too many games this time of year to pick up, just need the money.

Lifendz4878d ago

Devs listened to the criticism, improved the game, but didn't change what people liked. Unfortunately I'm flat broke after buying like 3 games in the last month. I'd like to buy this but it may be a rental.

Jamescagney4878d ago

Looks like a great game, I'll be buying it.

Btw Hellsvacancy, if you don't care about the score why do you waffle on so much with a load of conspiracy nonsense?

The_Devil_Hunter4878d ago

Nice to see that Ubi Montreal actually hears us out..or almost any devs in particular

NoBias4878d ago (Edited 4878d ago )

But... How in the world does that get a 10 in graphics vs the 9 this game gets?? AC2 looks absolutely gorgeous. If any multiplat gets a 10 in graphics, it should be this title (or RE:V).

Either way, AC2 looks stupidly great. Can't wait to get my hands on this game. I'll be grabbin this for my PS3, I want extra killing tools ha.

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Chubear4878d ago

Gametrailers and gamespot gave AC1 9s so I'm guessing this one they'll have to give 10s or atleast 9.8 shouldn't they?

GMR_PR4878d ago

Judging by this review, this game might be another GOTY contender. So many good games this year.

BRG90004878d ago

I like how you complain the game didn't get a high enough score while people below say it is being overrated. This game sure seems to have divided the community that hasn't played it.

himdeel4878d ago

...and I got really excited. Love the fact that there will be so much to do and see. I've really enjoyed the games with meaty single player campaigns this year.

ironcreed4878d ago

Why on earth are you complaining that it got a 9.2? How in the hell is a 9.2 an unfair score? Good god.

Cold 20004878d ago (Edited 4878d ago )

Lol how far are you people going to go ? When is the craziness going to stop ?

360 exclusive gets a high score = conspiracy

PS3 exclusive gets a low score = conspiracy

PS3 exclusive gets AAA score but not better than any recent 360 exclusive = conspiracy

Multiplat gets a high score = conspiracy
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PS3 exclusive like Resistance 2 gets a 9.5, A LOT better than what it deserves = great game, great review, 360 cant handle that, IGN is the only consistent site etc etc

And NOW youre bringing up a conspiracy theory saying IGN give it "low" score because its more of a PS3 game ??? What the heck does that even mean since its multiplat. I guess GTA4, DMC4 and RE5 for instance are "more of a 360" game because MS had an exclusive marketing deal with those games?? And what about all the other 99% of multiplats that run better on 360 ?? Does that make it more of a 360 game ?

Lol, I think Sony fanb0yism has just hit a new low.

Megan Fox4878d ago

"...PS3's juttering and screen tearing starts to rattle the frame during action sequences involving multiple characters. Hopefully Ubisoft can address some of these concerns with a patch as soon as possible, but at this stage, the PS3's version once again lacks polish. "

-IGN AU

I guess I'm getting the superior version on Xbox 360.

NoBias4878d ago (Edited 4878d ago )

You hit the nail on the head. I thought the sony fanboyism hit a new low when you compare the recent "XBL turns 7" article vs the "PSN turns 3" article. The comments in comparing both of those articles are insane. They couldn't just let 360 fans have that thread to themselves.. Meanwhile PSN thread is just constant praise. So hypocritical.

I agree, this site is becoming more and more ridiculous with the influx of Sony Fanboys. It's sad. I honestly wish another site could be created like this one that emphasis more on gamers and positive comments, rather than the filth that comes from hundreds of fanboys.

The only way you'll have the majority of agrees and less attacks made on you is if you say something Pro Sony or Anti 360. It's pathetic and I don't buy into it.

Hellsvacancy writes: "Not that i give a damn about reviews and scores"

Hmm... Though you cared enough to make the first complaining comment about both the review and the score..? You don't make any sense.

poopface14878d ago (Edited 4878d ago )

EVERYONE AND THERE MOM KNOWS THAT THE 360 VERSION IS THE BETTER ONE. 360 version not only looks better but we will see how much "more of a playstation" game this is when it sells more on 360. PS3 has a mandatory instal and still has worse textures AND TAKES LONGER TO LOAD.

DONT WORRY GUY ABOVE, EVERYONE KNOWS THE SONY FANBOYS ARE PATHETIC AND THEIR FAVORITE THING TO DO IS CRY AND WHINE. tHEY ESPECIALLY WHINE WHENEVER A NEW MULTIPLAT COMES OUT AND IS BETTER ON 360(LIKE AC 2 LOOKING BETTTER ON 360 OR MW 2 AND BORDERLANDS ONLINE ACTUALLY WORKING WHEN ITS RELEASED ON 360).

Eamon4878d ago

Hellsvacancy,

"So y did it only get a 9.2?"

Are you retarded or something. ONLY!!??
9.2 is a very high score since it's gone past the 90% boundary. The reason it doesn't get 9.5+ is probably because IGN does not consider it to be the level of a masterpiece.

If you don't care about the score, why are making an issue out of it?

I'm a fan of the first AC game and whatever the score was I was gonna get this anyway.

DelbertGrady4878d ago

*puts on tinfoil hat and grabs popcorn*

NoBias4878d ago

You're not exactly helping my point... :\

Allow me to reiterate...

"I honestly wish another site could be created like this one that emphasis more on gamers and positive comments, rather than the filth that comes from hundreds of fanboys."

hobokiller4878d ago

Since the first one got a 7.7 from IGN, a 9.2 is a big improvement.

Saaking4878d ago

YES. they have fixed the issues. Definite must buy now.

snp4878d ago (Edited 4878d ago )

You're not exactly helping my point... :\
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Lol. Because he's demonstrating the opposite - in plain site - of what the first three quarters of your post was myopically arguing? Don't you hate that?

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Allow me to reiterate...

"I honestly wish another site could be created like this one that emphasis more on gamers and positive comments, rather than the filth that comes from hundreds of fanboys."
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If only that was the entirety of your post i'd completely agree (and hopefully the ironic accidental chiding from the 360 troll will prompt you to leave it at that in future), unfortunately the first three quarters of your post though, was basically an apt demonstration of the problem - ie. a one eyed rant against 'Sony fanboys' seemingly unaware that 'fanboys' come in all shapes and sizes (and are pretty similarly virile and ubiquitous when not viewed through coloured glasses of any particular).

I bar-en-large stay out of Xbox 360 threds (unless they're multiplatform PC-also releases) because i have no interest, basically, as i don't own a Xbox, but i can assure you the vast majority of 360+Pc and PS3 (even PS3 only) threads i wander through are riddled with plenty of anti-PS3 trolls.

Madusha4878d ago

9.2 sweet :D Good to see #2 is doing well. Definitely buying on day 1.

mikeslemonade4878d ago

I'm still confused on why you would buy this game. It's not as good as Uncharted 2, it has no online, and therefore I can beat it in a week or less. Assasin's Creed 1 did not deserve the sales it got and AC2 should not either.

vhero4878d ago

played the first one for about 60 minutes and got soooo bored it i'm definitely not picking this one up but as for people saying GOTY contender? I doubt it there are too many other far superior games out this year I think. It came at a bad time simple as. It is probably everything the first game should have been too. As for graphics getting a 9? Are IGN losing it lately? I seen graphics on some videos in HD and they look pretty bad compared to even MW2 which wasn't that good! I think because these are multiplatform games reviewers are being lenient on graphics and they shouldn't!

Sarcasm4878d ago

I've played the 360 version for a good 4-5 hours yesterday and I can confirm, it's completely superior to the first one in every way. The graphics are excellent, the pacing feels more balanced and the gameplay is more varied. I'm still shocked that in my 5 hour play through I'm still learning new things. Good job Ubisoft, you've made an excellent game.

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interrergator4879d ago

wait a minute isnt these guys gave the first one a 7.7 somthin

Pirateogta4878d ago

Yeah. Well, the 360 version at least. The inferior PS3 version got a 7.5.

TheBand1t4878d ago

a .2 difference. How horrible.

vhero4878d ago

Well the comparisons show the 360 is the inferior version this time as the PS3 version was the lead.

The_Devil_Hunter4878d ago

Hehe I was about to say that.. lol

Evildoomnerd4878d ago

I see what you did there, Ubisoft.

Sarcasm4878d ago

lol

It's a meeee... Marrriooo! I just look-ah different with only one eye!

ginsunuva4879d ago

Why do the IGN xbox guys always review multiplats? Probably cuz they have no exclusives to review. And they have lower standards than the ps3 reviewers so they overrate games.

563254879d ago

That's pure fanboyism, even though i thought this game was getting a 9.5 or more (FYI, I own a PS3).

Gago4878d ago

9.2 on IGN = 8.5 in reality

good enough for me I guess