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Assassin's Creed II - The |OT|
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Ether_Snake
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What the fuck are you all talking about with this SC:C demo thing? :lol
Zaraki_Kenpachi
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Does anyone know anything about the dlc included in the limited edition? Is it anything worthwhile?
Square Triangle
Member
ThePeacemaker02 said:
I don't either, we would have known about it by now.
Square Triangle
Member
I really need to know if the Splinter Cell: Conviction demo is legit. I've got the PS3 Collector's edition nearly paid off and would be willing to downgrade to the standard 360 version just to get the demo!!
Oh it actually has the video of it below on the site. I didn't notice that the first time. I'm not sure he could hack up something like that so it could be legit, but again it simply looks like a card to get the demo first and I imagine it's not hitting Live this week as that would be pretty big news already.
Oh nvm, so it is actually legit then. Cool.
Being that it isn't a standard MS code it sounds like you will put in the code through the game.
Papercuts said:
Oh nvm, so it is actually legit then. Cool.
Being that it isn't a standard MS code it sounds like you will put in the code through the game.
polyh3dron
Banned
INDIGO_CYCLOPS said:
Square Triangle
Member
Dead said:
Well if there is a Midnight launch..and it comes out on Tuesday. I think it's a pretty safe bet to say that Monday night would be the night. That wasn't a serious question I hope.
Im trying to hurry up and finish Assassins Creed 1 in time for Tuesday. Im at Memory Block 5.
God damn the game does get repetitive.
But i really only think thats cause they made the game so huge. Its definitely one of the larger adventure games of its type. If they cut out a whole section of the game i wouldnt mind it as much.
Im skeptical though to see if AC 2 environments can match AC 1. The medieval setting is amazing.
God damn the game does get repetitive.
But i really only think thats cause they made the game so huge. Its definitely one of the larger adventure games of its type. If they cut out a whole section of the game i wouldnt mind it as much.
Im skeptical though to see if AC 2 environments can match AC 1. The medieval setting is amazing.
Now that I look at the card that came with my copy of AC2 I realize it says nothing about a demo. It says "Free exclusive Splinter Cell Conviction Download" That probably means it's an exclusive bit of media or a shitty screensaver. It's definitely not a demo because according to the instructions you download it from their site.
Circle Jerk
Member
=/ That's a disappointment.DrBo42 said:
Agent Ironside
Member
Vader noooooooooooooooo!
Pretty sure this retard in this video started the whole SC demo thing.
http://kouppa-networklive.com/?p=2177
Pretty sure this retard in this video started the whole SC demo thing.
http://kouppa-networklive.com/?p=2177
Boogie9IGN
Member
Eeeeeeeeeee, I got my Gamestop text today telling me it's ready for sale at 1201 tomorrow and I can show up at 10PM to pay off the remainder, wtf :lol
RainbowByte
Neo Member
you beat it already?, how many hours total did it take you?, and how much time did you put into side missions/collection items/villa upgrades/etc?DrBo42 said:
yes the minerva part makes a lot of people go lolwut :lol
RainbowByte
Neo Member
OmonRa said:
Actually thats sean in-game that literally goes wtf at the end
RainbowByte said:
Total playtime: 20 hours, 45 minutes.
Sync: 61.6%
Fight statistics:
7 Deaths
Favorite Weapon - Hidden Blade
Enemies Killed - 523
Enemies Assassinated with the Hidden Blade(s) - 206
Air Assassinations - 52
Double Air Assassinations - 8
Disarms - 60 (I loved this feature :lol)
By the end I only had 3 codex pages missing, and I already collected Altair's armor more than an hour before. As for side missions, I never really touched the races or assassination contracts. I mostly went for the important collectibles.
PROS:
-Beautiful cities that actually feel LIVED in.
-Story is much improved, much more character driven.
-Combat is engaging, different guard types add some needed depth/difficulty. Disarms are awesome. Although I wish there were more finisher animations, there's quite a few we've seen from AC1.
-Faster climbing.
-Multiple "fast-travel" locations in each city.
-Worthwhile collectibles!
-More activities to fill your time.
-No investigations.
-Pacing is much better.
-Notoriety system makes much more sense. Adds needed consequences for your actions.
-Blending is much improved. No more looking like a priest armed to the teeth bowing your head. Although the more ornate Ezio's armor becomes, the more he sticks out to me in a crowd. You'd think there'd be some repercussions for looking like such a pimp when you're trying to blend in with the common folks.
-Database system is awesome. Learning about the famous structures across Italy was very interesting. Voiced briefings about important characters/targets is a welcomed addition.
-Monetary system is a nice addition. Allowing the player to upgrade the villa or customize their character with weapons and armor is a great addition.
CONS:
"Shakey negative" -Assassinations are more geared towards action. I found it near impossible to take out even a quarter of my targets in a stealthy approach. Perhaps I just need more practice, a second playthrough will be needed to come to a firm conclusion.
-Model detail has been lost since the original.
-Hired groups are an answer-all crutch that can possibly make the player lazy and not try other distraction approaches.
-Story takes turn at the end that I wish it didn't.
Wat?:
-DNA sequence in the menu looks like it was designed to give the player a chance to replay memories, but alas does not. Serves 0 purpose.
-Rome is listed in the map legend, but you can't visit it. Was it to be an explorable city and eventually get cut?
-Game doesn't inform you of advanced techniques that can be learned via the practice area in Monteriggioni. I just found out you can throw sand when unarmed, and you can throw multiple knives by holding the armed button in combat. Wish I knew that in my playthrough. Check that area often!
Overall I really enjoyed it. The cities are beautiful, the story is much more engaging, and I never found myself doing to same thing an intolerable amount of times. For fans of the first, it's a sure buy. For people that hated the first, give AC2 an honest try, I'm confident you'll have a good time.
RainbowByte
Neo Member
Yes this had to be cut, it could come back in the future.DrBo42 said:
There was also a constraint system which was like mini achievements for each mission to encourage replay and 'full memory sync on a mission' but was not required (e.g. take no damage, finish a mission under a time limit, use only a certain weapon, etc) but like all games, things change due to your schedule.
Some things in AC2 just cry out for DLC, dont you think?...DrBo42 said:
Oh NO you di' 'nt! Anyone who hasn't completed the game should NOT read this.RainbowByte said:
That brief look we had at Rome towards the end was gorgeous, and such a tease. It would be amazing if a fleshed out version comes to light in the future. I really hope so.
It's not BAD. I should probably rephrase what I said. It just takes a turn that I wish it didn't. I can't really explain without spoiling. If and when you finish the game I'd like to discuss it.Fady K said:...this makes me sad
I was hoping this one would end on a high note, plot-wise.
GotchaForce
Member
Is the main character likable in this one? Altair was an ass.
I hate screen tearing, even like the one that was in Uncharted 1.
I can buy the PS3 version today, or wait a couple of days and get the 360 for a bit more. But if both suffer from noticeable screen tearing (like that shown in the trailers), then I'll just have to wait for the PC version.
I'd like a definitive answer, since some people in this thread say tearing is almost unnoticeable and other say it has tearing through the ass (even on the 360).
I can buy the PS3 version today, or wait a couple of days and get the 360 for a bit more. But if both suffer from noticeable screen tearing (like that shown in the trailers), then I'll just have to wait for the PC version.
I'd like a definitive answer, since some people in this thread say tearing is almost unnoticeable and other say it has tearing through the ass (even on the 360).