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Assassin's Creed II - The |OT|
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A friend of mine is having trouble with AC2 (xbox).
She has stealth assassinate and high-profile assassinate but they only work on one person at any time. Apparently, if two people are close together then you're supposed to be able to get them both at the same time but she can't figure out how.
Any suggestions?
She has stealth assassinate and high-profile assassinate but they only work on one person at any time. Apparently, if two people are close together then you're supposed to be able to get them both at the same time but she can't figure out how.
Any suggestions?
err, I have 2 codex pages I wanted translated but I have no idea where leonardo lives.
I'm not seeing any icons on the map except the usual. Where does he live?
edit:
I tried turning off all markers except core memory ones (which is suppised to include Leonardo). Not seeing him.
I'm not seeing any icons on the map except the usual. Where does he live?
edit:
I tried turning off all markers except core memory ones (which is suppised to include Leonardo). Not seeing him.
Ken Masters
Banned
damn I hate being such a graphics whore, I would go with the 360 if it really is that much better but every time I turn the 360 on it sounds like someone is trying to start a lawn mower. I can't have another 360 break down on me.
hopefully IGN releases a Head 2 Head video
hopefully IGN releases a Head 2 Head video
Just got into the game and man it really is fun. It's improved everything that I hated about Assassin's Creed, which isn't much. I can't wait to double dip on the PC for smooth 60 FPS. This is handedly my GotY. And the Ezio statue is fucking huge. It's better than my Big Daddy statue.
Loudninja said:
In AC1, Lucy is not flashing you a missing finger. She is bending her finger down to signify she is an Assassin. Her boobs can be distracting in the shot in the "previously on" video. Look super close and you'll see it. It wouldn't make a ton of sense for a secret society to have such a not-so-secret tell. Also if you
read one of the Codex pages, you'll get some insight into why this change was put in place
So... here are my thoughts on the files from Subject 16 (The Truth)
After seeing the entire video
Major Spoilers - Probably shouldn't read if you haven't seen the video or beaten the game and don't want to be spoiled
After seeing the entire video
Major Spoilers - Probably shouldn't read if you haven't seen the video or beaten the game and don't want to be spoiled
The two are obviously the Adam and Eve of the Assassins Creed Universe. But I would have to think, didn't Minerva say that her race created humans? If this is the case I'm thinking that the silhouette holding the Piece of Eden is one of the people like Minerva, and that's why the other humans are working for it/her/him/whatever their race is.
Like Minerva said to Ezio (or in reality Desmond) the humans and their race, let's just call it Race X, went to war but Race X lost?
This video seems to be a prelude to that war that Minerva mentioned. Adam and Eve, the first creations of Race X seem to be escaping some kind of workshop, labor force, or whatever, and get a hold of a piece of Eden. This is how they become to level Race X in power, and eventually win the war, even though there were some of race X left, like Minerva said
Like Minerva said to Ezio (or in reality Desmond) the humans and their race, let's just call it Race X, went to war but Race X lost?
This video seems to be a prelude to that war that Minerva mentioned. Adam and Eve, the first creations of Race X seem to be escaping some kind of workshop, labor force, or whatever, and get a hold of a piece of Eden. This is how they become to level Race X in power, and eventually win the war, even though there were some of race X left, like Minerva said
Alright GAF. I finished Prince of Persia (360) only an hour ago, and a friend allowed me to borrow Assassin's Creed II. I'm starting it up now, hoping that this game can restore my faith in Ubisoft just as quickly as Prince of Persia broke it. That, and I don't know if it's a good or bad thing that I've never played the first one.
Edit: I just cannot escape Nolan North/Nathan Drake/The "Prince"/Shadow Complex Guy/Vossler/Now AC guy. I just can't.
Edit: I just cannot escape Nolan North/Nathan Drake/The "Prince"/Shadow Complex Guy/Vossler/Now AC guy. I just can't.
Ken Masters
Banned
MechaX said:
Am I the only one who enjoyed POP (360)?
I have to say that I am both appalled and confused with the video reviews from sites like IGN, GS and GT.
None of the reviews mentioned anything about the consistent screen-tearing (omfg) which singlehandedly can detract from the free flowing experience. Also, there was little emphasis on how obvious the object pop-ins and shadow draw-ins were.
In the videos of the game released so far (gameplay) I have not seen any other game that suffers from this much screen tearing.
Sure, I can understand that the graphics, while being stand still look drop dead gorgeous for most parts. However, I am not looking to play with a set of still images.
I am certain that had it been any other game they would have ripped it to pieces in the review.
After reading this, I really don't know whether it was financial incentives or threat that made the reviewers completely miss something that OBVIOUS: http://www.destructoid.com/ubisoft-demands-high-assassin-s-creed-2-review-score--154456.phtml
Please understand that I mean no disrespect to the graphical designers who have poured their heart and soul into the game (hence the incredible authenticity), however, it clearly looks like the game could have used much more optimization.
Lastly, all I will say is that I don't know if I should buy the game. Vid Reviews don't mention the horrendous screen tearing and yet vids show otherwise. So, are we really getting objective reviews?
None of the reviews mentioned anything about the consistent screen-tearing (omfg) which singlehandedly can detract from the free flowing experience. Also, there was little emphasis on how obvious the object pop-ins and shadow draw-ins were.
In the videos of the game released so far (gameplay) I have not seen any other game that suffers from this much screen tearing.
Sure, I can understand that the graphics, while being stand still look drop dead gorgeous for most parts. However, I am not looking to play with a set of still images.
I am certain that had it been any other game they would have ripped it to pieces in the review.
After reading this, I really don't know whether it was financial incentives or threat that made the reviewers completely miss something that OBVIOUS: http://www.destructoid.com/ubisoft-demands-high-assassin-s-creed-2-review-score--154456.phtml
Please understand that I mean no disrespect to the graphical designers who have poured their heart and soul into the game (hence the incredible authenticity), however, it clearly looks like the game could have used much more optimization.
Lastly, all I will say is that I don't know if I should buy the game. Vid Reviews don't mention the horrendous screen tearing and yet vids show otherwise. So, are we really getting objective reviews?
Ken Masters said:
Probably not. I can definitely understand people liking the game. Hell, I liked it a lot when it first started. But fighting each boss commonly 6 times with no real progression in the platforming, combined with an ending (and epilogue) that actually, really pissed me off, well... I tried to come in with an open mind.
Ken Masters
Banned
MechaX said:
the repeated boss were the worst parts (by far) in the game, but overall I enjoyed the beauty of the game and just traveling through it
Father_Brain
Banned
Well, I see what Parish meant when he described the ending as Dan Brown writing Xenogears... 
Lostconfused
Member
So does that mean I should quit half way through and not experience the entire game being buried in a pile of shit at the end?Father_Brain said:Well, I see what Parish meant when he described the ending as Dan Brown writing Xenogears...
Here's something I don't understand... why is the basic beginning plot for desmond to
I never beat the first game though so maybe there's something in there that clarifies
get "trained" as an assassin through the animus when he already experienced life as an assassin in the first game. Wouldn't he have learned how to do it from that?
I never beat the first game though so maybe there's something in there that clarifies
Lostconfused
Member
Well good to know because all sarcasm aside i deeply wish that the 2nd disc for xenogears would never exist.Black_Ice said:
CadetMahoney
Member
jett said:
It's a good generation to be a multi console owner, 360 gets my pick as usual.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
Maybe my memory is bad but the character models look bad in AC2...
aegies said:
In "your" review? I am sorry, but I am unaware as to which review outlet you represent.
Anyways, I want to know whether it's the same situation for both PS3 and 360 version or does one suffer more than other?
If one is better than other with regards to screen tearing and framerate drops (significantly, like Fallout 3 for example) then which version should I go for (since whatever vids I have come across are of 360. And now I have seen the PS3 version in the reviews as well. They both look to have a ton screen tearing; from the sections that were shown).
I have both the consoles so I'd hate to be misled.
On a side note, I did not play the first one, however, given how well PoP performed on both PS3 and 360 performed, I can't help but feel like UbiSoft's eyes were bigger than their stomachs.
Loudninja said:
Yeah but that's a passive power versus the other skills which are far more active. Plus it took him like a week in the machine just to pick up a passive ability so in THEORY if he spent several weeks/months in the Animus he might eventually pick up more active skills. But Lucy's in a rush.
Video unboxing of the Euro Black edition:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1QPlE7s6hk&feature=player_embedded
A lot nicer than the US one. I wonder why they bothered to print 2 different artbooks. The one in the Black edition looks much nicer than the one we got.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1QPlE7s6hk&feature=player_embedded
A lot nicer than the US one. I wonder why they bothered to print 2 different artbooks. The one in the Black edition looks much nicer than the one we got.
Loudninja said:
And he's actually DOING the training in this game - you literally play through learning, practicing, and training - whereas in AC1 Altair already "knew" it all. It's reasonable, no? Also eagle vision does sort of go off in AC1 when Desmond is falling asleep. He catches glimpses of Subject 16's symbols. It's like his body is processing the talent.
brandonh83
Banned
JB1981 said:
shame that it was an overall mediocre game with just as much repetition as AC1.
VegaShinra
Junior Member
I hated the first game.The first was too boring and the combat was weak for my taste. Everything was too slow. Is this game better overall that it'll keep me interested this time around?