I've been playing this, thanks to the Steam sale. I'm fond of the first two games but I put off playing this for a while, mostly because I was disappointed that they brought us back to Ezio when I wanted something new. I think I made the right choice, since I snagged the PC version for a reasonable price.
Anyways, it is pretty damn good. It seems like they've come very close to finally realizing the vision they had for AC1. The world feels alive and it's packed full of content, it's hard not to get distracted by all the side missions, view points and whatever the fuck else that stands in the way of your waypoint. The graphics and music are stunning, it's very nice to see it on my 1080p screen and hear it on my beefy headphones.
I am disappointed that the combat is mostly the same, though. It's all style and no substance. It looks badass, but it's absurdly easy and unsatisfying. I haven't bothered with upgrading armor or weapons, even now, early in the game I feel way overpowered. I don't need my games to be hard, but at times it feels like I'm playing on God Mode or something.
Pretty good, though. Looks like it'll be a nice time sink and I might check out the MP mode later.