PS3 Assassin's Creed Review (5/5): Tighter Controls, Life-like A.I. according to GamePro

GamePro reviews the PS3 version of Assassin's Creed and also talks about differences of PS3 and 360 versions:

"From walking around on the street to free running on the roof tops, the controls make it easy to manipulate Altair during his quests and that's a good thing as the game would have suffered dramatically had the developers not gotten such a firm handle on the controls. And in fact, the controls for the PS3 version of the game are even tighter than those of the XBox 360.

Graphically, the PS3 version of the game suffers just a tiny bit, but both this difference--and the aforementioned difference in controls--are practically negligible."

[CRIMS0N_W0LF]

Whom am I to belive?

Whatever play.com already dispatched my copy I can't cancel my "pre-order". At least its a limited edition. Hope I like it..i am fearing I should had ordered R&C....or even NFS:Pro...

[Meus Renaissance]

I would recommend R&C, it's a must buy. I'm addicted to it, I rarely play COD4 lol

[MK_Red]

Don't worry, it's worth it although you have to get Ratchet as well. That's also a fantastic game. Both are A+ IMO.

[CRIMS0N_W0LF]

Well money already been taken out I want to save for Uncharted instead of buying R&C :/

[sonarus]

i have assasins creed already assasinated 3 of d 9 dudes. gotta say am already gettin bored. Climbing buildings are cool but i think in general the controls are a little over simplified. In my opinion R&C is the better game. I am not a fan of the series never played any of the previous ratchets but it is such a breath of fresh air frm the games am used to playing. I was honestly shocked didnt think i would love it as much as i did

[CRIMS0N_W0LF]

I want bubbles like you 2 ; ;

[MK_Red]

Then bubbles for you but you got to promise to buy both AC and R&C... j/k
Trust your judgement and buy what you want not what others say. +Bubbles

[MK_Red]

It's funny how one reviewer says AI is the problem, the other says it's great, another says it's game's biggest problem and now this one says AI is lifelike...

[ThaGeNeCySt]

the only thing I find odd with the AI is that during some assassinations, guards will see it but still ask "which one of you did this?"

but other than that, they don't just stand around as much as reviewers say, there are times where i try to attack one guard and another guard swings at me.. etc

[MK_Red]

I'm with you. Aside from that odd problem with some guards, the AI is amazing and people behave really well IMO. I think the game's open and complex AI has created completely different experiences for different reviewers that has resulted in these strange and different scores.

[tplarkin7]

Gametrailers video review showed the guards as dumb as bricks. You kill one guard under stealth, the other guard investigates the dead body as you are standing in his face. You then kill the other guard.

But Gametrailers gave it a 9.1 regardless.

I think that the game is a mixed bag of greatness and mediocrity. Some people are willing to forgive the mediocre parts.

[InMyOpinion]

From what I saw on Gametrailers review the AI is far from lifelike. Press the "blend in" button and the AI goes out the window...

[socomnick]

Its from gamepro I wouldn't trust them.

[Hapimeses]

???

Okay, I'm officially confused. PS3 graphics are both better and worse than the Xbox. Xbox controlling is both better and worse than the PS3. The game is both sublime and boring. The game deserves a 6 and a 10. The AI is lifelike and unrealistic.

What to believe?

Well, whatever it is, I'll know soon enough, as I'm getting it.

[MK_Red]

Good one but more than anything, Assassin's Creed is proof that no one should base his/her decision on reviews because their just opinions and in case of AC, they are really mixed and different. From 6 to 10.
Some may love and some may hate. I'm among the first group who absolutly love it.

[CRIMS0N_W0LF]

X360 sites and reviews give X360 controls low rating.

[Panthers]

I think that people are searching for differences in the game so they sort of create their own differences without knowing. Just like when you think you might be sic, you can actually make yourself feel sick.

The 2 are probably to close to tell.

[macalatus]

@MKRed,

Nice way of putting so-called "gaming reviews" into the real gaming picture. Bubbles for you!!

[PS3 Limps on and on]

5/5 Gamepro
9/10 gamespot
9.5 Game Informer?

7/10
7/10
6.5
6.7
6.8
7.9
8.0
8.7

Bullsh*t, the bad reviews easily outway the odd 9.5. Those people who give a 9.5 fail, they probably slept with Jade Raymond. Jade Raymond had to assure atleast a handful of AAA reviews from some big sites.

Some reviews are completely contridicting with other reviews. Very weird indeed. The game review system should be ashamed, they're just failing right now.

[MK_Red]

"Those people who give a 9.5 fail, they probably slept with Jade Raymond."
That is the ugliest comment I've ever heard. Worse than any fanboy rant. I feel sad for the FF character in your avatar.

EDIT: Serious or joke, what you said is plain wrong and ugly...

UPDATE: I'm sorry for what I said earlier but the that sentence above is beyond offensive IMO.

[Tsalagi]

I give it 11 out of 10!!!! Now where's Jade at? 8D

[gw4k]

You haven't even played this game and yet you are give it reviews and telling the reviewers that they do not know what they are talking about.

Get bent!

I have the game and I love it.

[Slayer OP]

seems like a conspiracy.

[jackdoe]

So many conflicting reviews on AI and gameplay. However, none of the reviews other than the IGN review mentioned gameplay ending frame rate troubles for the PS3 and IGN themselves removed that comment which makes you wonder what happened there.

[riqued]

The IGN review made me give this game, not because of the score itself just the side missions.
Besides killing 9 guys you only have the side missions and according to them its too repetitive.

[evolution54]

**Graphically, the PS3 version of the game suffers just a tiny bit, but both this difference--and the aforementioned difference in controls--are practically negligible."**

And yet, IGN says that at some parts, it was almost unplayable on the PS3 version. WTF are these guys playing? Is one of their PS3 broken and the other one buffed up or something?? FFS

[Darkiewonder]

What to think of this game.

[Mc187]

Just picked up the limited edition. (now i have my own assasin to watch over my new tv)The figurine is cool the comic is cool. i think the game will be fun that is all i am asking of it. I just want the games i play to be fun ,they don't have to be mind blowing or awe inspiring , just fun.
p.s.
reviews of games are nothing more than opinions.
like people say "opinions are like a**holes evryone has them and they all stink.

[OOG FunK]

lol life like AI cuz yea...everyone takes their turn killing ya...ya know godda be fair everyone line up for a swing lol lmfao

[KidMakeshift]

that this was the game that started the "War of A Thousand Noobs"

[OOG FunK]

Or wait no no I kill the person next to you then go into ghost praying mode and yea you dont know who killed them but yet...I am the only one around...then I kill you yea..... thats stealth...

[poopface1]

the praying mode doesnt make you hide unless you find a group of scholars and tha is just to pass a checkpoint. you cant just press a button and disapear. as far as stealth goes it doesnt matter, as once you find out how to fight good you will be hunting down guards just so you can practice you awsome killling moves.

[aba]

What the fawk? I watched the gametrailers review and the AI was RETARDED.

[Gamingisfornerds]

He probably didn't play the game, or he atleast didn't see the gametrailers videoreview at 6:20 min's.

The A.I. in this game is of the dumbest I've seen in a while. Lifelike, perhaps, if you go by the intelligence of some people here (like the ones that disagree with me without having the decency to reply with solid arguments).

Edit: Haha, I see someone had the courage to disagree without posting any solid arguments. You are now officially dumber than the A.I in Assassins Creed. Congrats! ;)

[poopface1]

the AI is pretty good. Look at other stealth games and youll understand. MGS guys are dumb as rocks. If the AI was life like theeyd get CSI on your ass and There would be no game. The Ai isnt any worse in this game than in any other game at all, and while not super intelligent they are far from stupid, and ALL the characters in the game act realisticaly to altiar's presence. And this may be a stealth game but the combat is AWSOME. One of the counters has you drop your enemy to their knees and then splits the guys head in half. pretty fun.

[Gamingisfornerds]

The A.I is dumb for several reasons. The Gametrailers video review illustrates this perfectly.

You can kill a guy right in their line of sight and they won't notice a thing. Then you go into 'blend mode' and all of a sudden you're 'invisible'. It's just inredibly dumb. And this is basicly true fo all the videos I've seen of this game (and I watched a LOT of them).

And yes, the A.I in games like Splinter Cell and as you say MGS (I never played an MGS game so I don't know) is retarted as well. But that's a very poor excuse. I'd expect we should see some better A.I handling this time around!

About the crowd reacting to you, that's no big deal really. It basicly just triggers the NPC's to say something like: "Hey what's he doing, that's weird!" when you climb up a building. Things like that doesn't represent great A.I. That's just random scripting.

Could you give me a valid example of the great A.I in this game, because I sure haven't spotted anything great about it so far.

[LSDARBY]

WTF, why are all these reviews so different are they getting the same game

[kingme71]

Even in the reviews that gave it a high score it seems they mention the repetitive gameplay as a liability, but downplay that aspect of it in their final score.

Hard to say on such a new and different kind of game what will catch the reviewer's eye.

[Ri0tSquad]

But I see this happening with DMC4

better controls but graphics not as good. Its already been said.

From all the mixed reviews I'll be renting this game.

[JokesOnYou]

but honestly Gamepro gives out 10's like candy, but hey everybody's got a opinion on this game.

JOY

[bruiser81]

It weird, they say that the ps3 version suffers a "tiny bit" graphically but it scored higher in that department than the 360. I'm not flamin but its an observation

[JIN KAZAMA]

lame and boring. From every preview I have seen, when the game is in action, it looks boring. Also, when you want to blend in with the crowd and kill someone, its horrible, you can kill them right infront of a soldier and the soldier doesnt even notice. Look at the gametrailer.com review, you'll know what I mean. I just looks boring.

Below: I agree, i will give this a rental, but thats about it. maybe thats why we got no demo...maybe. Anyways, Uncharted FTW!!

[macalatus]

That solution is one word: RENT!! An "official" reviewer from magazines and/or websites DOESN'T make them any more authoritative than us. There is nothing worse than thinking a game is bad only to feel later on because the game turned out to be good after all!! Last but not the least, NO ONE THINKS ALIKE!! Unless you belong to a group of like-minded fanboys, of course!

[7ero H3LL]

it's a really fun game. so far i'm not even questioning the frame rate. it looks and feels awesome. though the controls mite take you some time to get the hang of it, some 360 players are use to FPS controls, your going to have to let go of that when playing this game.

[giovonni]

Al say. The controls at first were hard, but I got it down pack now!!! climbing pissed me off, but now I make it look easy. as far as frame rate. I seen no problems with it. I like how the people help you out when you fight too, after I saved a woman some of the goons who robbed her came with a new posse. She grab one by the arm and held him from attacking me.

[felidae]

sorry but AC is a little boring

[paracardium]

Ps3 version is no doubt the version to get.

[wangdiddy82]

a 4/5.. and said the AI was too hard and the puzzles are too easy.. what losers..

But they give Assassin's Creed a 5/5 and said it has intelligent AI... Ok im i missing something here?? The AI in creed should just be a bunch of blind dumb people running around who cant see there buddy get stabbed right in front of them or who take 10 minutes just to attack you.. Has anyone seen the vids on this?? The AI is horrible in the game. Uncharted definitely has the best AI i have seen in a game to date and better graphics than creed and definitely a better story...

They must be in love with jade or whatever her name is.. I swear reviewers these days are freaking retards.. They must be doped up on crack when they play games.

[giovonni]

The A.I. is actually good. It takes a while for them to attack you because they are doing one of two things, one waiting for you to attack them so they can counter, trust me, I've done it and they grabbed me and threw me toward a wall or on the ground, or two they are waiting for their homeboys to surround you. The only thing I have a problem with, the A.I. can be too sensitive. I was walking while pressing the blend button
and I let it go only to have a customer drop there vase and it was off to the races again

[BlazeXXL]

However, not right now :( aint got enough money, and I really want toplay uncharted first after that amazing demo.

I know I'll love AC because I love sandbox games. Just hanging around, checking out places, that's definatly my cup of tea. And I completely fell in love when I saw the first 10 minutes of the game. I dunno why, but I just have to get this game.

O yeah, I almost forgot: F@CK REVIEWS ;)

[367 To Your Ass]

ps3 -$60 better controls but lesser graphics than pc,and 360.

360 -$60 better graphics but lesser control than ps3.

pc -$60 better graphics than both but lesser control than both.

[HarryEtTubMan]

Change the reviewing system this is crazyness. Either way PS3 pwns and has alot of good games now! BLAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[joydestroy]

yeah i think everyone should rent this one and make their own opinions from experience.

i think it's a definite buy though because it's a new feel to a sandbox game.

[Dannagar]

Assassin's Creed is pretty fun for about the first 2 hours and then it becomes boring.... I don't think I'd recommend this game.

[Foliage]

That's what I expected from what I've seen. Oddly enough I spoke to a few of the devs behind the game this afternoon at the launch party, so I guess I should be a huge fan... but I lost interest in this game.

[Skerj]

I'M SO CONFUSED!! I know, I'll just BUY the game and see for myself.

[giovonni]

4.3

I have it for xbox360, and the graphics are excellent, I like the old school feel it has. It makes you feel like you are in the game from the fog and lighting effects it gives the game a real good feel. I killed my first target, and I loved the A.I. You try to run and climb and they throw rocks at you. The controls are good, it's a learning curve that shouldn't take long to learn, but like post 4.3. People are trying to find differences in both, one reviewer said he couldn't hide from the guards, lol... He must suck cause once I hit the roof tops it's an 85% chance no guard gets me. In my opinion, Rent it. However, I like this game a lot, weather it's on ps3 or xbox360, I would get it.

[poopface1]

I was worried when I bought this game, and now I have to say im more than impressed with this game. Its pretty fun but the fighting is sooooo fun. You can stealth around of course, but killing a goroup of 25 guards is fun once you get the combat and counterattacks down. In this game you can climb anything tha looks like it can be climbed and even more. The climbing/jumping controls are great and seem very natural after some practice. I would recomend this game for anyone who likes exploration and cool ways to kill your enimies. The story(different from what was expected) Is prety awsome too.

[poopface1]

you can instantly discredt ANY review if they say the game has controll issues. If they say it has bad controlls then they are either:
1) bad at video games
2) never played games in a similar genra, cause this game has better controls than any climbing/exploring/stealth/kil ling game ive ever played. They just seem natural and soon youll be able too pull off sick moves without even knowing your doing it.

[sonyfanonly]

good game none the less

[Mc187]

I got AC yesterday and couldn't put it down.
its a great game i give it a 9 easy

[OC_MurphysLaw]

I got the 360 version and am enjoying it. I wont say its a 9+ game yet but for sure its 8+. I dont know where these low score reviewers got their ideas about this game cause it certainly couldnt be from playing it.

Anyway, as I was saying yesterday...look at reviews on a whole and look for trends of good scores and dont worry about the actual reviews cause most these days are total rubish.

[PMR_21]

is way too leniant when reviewing games..I've never seen a gaming site give as many perfect scores as gamepro..its absurd

[QuietStorm]

the ai on this game is sh1t. now if it was a ps3 exclusive they would have murder the score in the reviews. it just goes to show the power of green. 360 that is. look at all the reviews out for drake.

gametap; "This game is one of the most immersive gaming experiences I've had this year, and it's definitely a great reason to own a PS3."

eurogames; "Naughty Dog has cooked up one of the most relentlessly entertaining, fat-free games to emerge in ages. Topped off with the most stunning use of the PS3's underused technical prowess yet, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune is, for my money, the first must-have PlayStation 3 title."

gameinformer; "It’s a fun, fast, and memorable thrill ride, and perhaps the closest video games have come yet to approximating the experience of an interactive summer blockbuster."

now if this game doesnt deserve a 10. no games out should had a 10 in my mind. this just goes to show that the review process is just plan lame and a piece of sh1t. it kind of reminds me of the bcs in college football.

[monkey602]

Well Reviews are to help people but I for one am more confused than ever because of them.

[iceice123]

Is the worst. They rate games high all the damn time, always giving 4.5 and 5. They don't know what they're doing at all.

[vickers500]

..

[tmug]

is this guy on crack? about the only cool thing about this game is the fact that it has a purdy producer. it's a total waste of time and resources. disappointing to say the least. the sci-fi backstory is highly distracting and unnecessary, the ai is a joke, the combat is dull and lame, the stealth-action takes ten steps back from the first hitman-game (you can't even change your outfit to blend in?! sure, no-one will notice the huge sword..) even the much hyped graphics are buggy and choppy on the ps3. next gen my sweet arse. I'll take pop sands of time anyday over this mess.

[Badhabit007]

Oupss.. Wrong place to post... I hit the reply at the wrong place... Ignore this.

[Badhabit007]

I think that Gabe from Penny Arcade nailed the reviewers problems very well. Take 5 minutes and read his point of view:

http://www.penny-arcade.com...

Yesterday, I had mixted feelings about the reviews and was connfused, I did not bought the game, even if it was on top of my list. After reading Gabe, I decided that I'll make an opinion myself and bought it. WOW, what a wise move. If you are someone that wanted that game so bad, and stopped yourself because of the reviews, do not worry, go and buy it, you will be happy of your decision.

Have fun, Assassins Creed rules if you take the time to play for yourself, not to make the fastest review of it.

Ciao!

Mart