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Assassin's Creed II - The |OT|
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Just decided to use my $40 promotion + $20 MW2 bonus Amazon credit to get this game (and used the $5 off promo, too.)
I really liked what I saw in the first one, but it didn't come close to reaching the potential it had. I have faith their second outing will be much more successful.
Has this team been making this since the first game came out, or did they make the Prince of Persia game, too?
I really liked what I saw in the first one, but it didn't come close to reaching the potential it had. I have faith their second outing will be much more successful.
Has this team been making this since the first game came out, or did they make the Prince of Persia game, too?
macfoshizzle
Member
Ranger X said:
he just went down to LA for some assassin's creed lineage event with the team so he must be somewhat special.
i just heard that there are some sexual content in the game
Man, this game wishes it had Uncharted 2's controls and visuals. I lost a footrace in the first 15 minutes of real gameplay because I kept jumping off whatever I was trying to climb. It's a short, unforgivable sequence with a piss-poor 10-15 second wait time in between attempts (losing the race and then reloading from the checkpoint). What a turn off at the start.
PS3 version starts to chug when too much is happening, and yeah, UC2 has utterly spoiled me visually, so this is just plain subpar.
It's a shame; there's some great acting/characterization here, and the story seems rather awesome and complex (this coming from someone who played the first three hours or so of AC1). Had I not played those three hours, I'd be more than a little lost here in regards to both story and gameplay. This installment definitely assumes you've played the first, which will make it a tough sell compared to everything else coming out right now.
Also, is Desmond's VA = Nathan Drake's VA? :lol
PS3 version starts to chug when too much is happening, and yeah, UC2 has utterly spoiled me visually, so this is just plain subpar.
It's a shame; there's some great acting/characterization here, and the story seems rather awesome and complex (this coming from someone who played the first three hours or so of AC1). Had I not played those three hours, I'd be more than a little lost here in regards to both story and gameplay. This installment definitely assumes you've played the first, which will make it a tough sell compared to everything else coming out right now.
Also, is Desmond's VA = Nathan Drake's VA? :lol
Hey guys, that justin.tv/wafflezone guy's AC2 footage is back up.
Very beginning of the game starts here: http://www.justin.tv/clip/765b91e623022187
Spoilers of course.
Very beginning of the game starts here: http://www.justin.tv/clip/765b91e623022187
Spoilers of course.
iamcool388
Member
DrBo42 said:
Link please?
DevelopmentArrested
Banned
Magnus said:
In before someone calls you a troll and a liar.
Be warned the justin.tv footage is being played by a guy who has 0 idea what he is doing. It's painfully apparent he didn't play the first.
Ah and I was wrong, the first piece of footage is this: http://www.justin.tv/clip/061c074da7f83d01
This guy's naming of the clips is completely bizarre.
Ah and I was wrong, the first piece of footage is this: http://www.justin.tv/clip/061c074da7f83d01
This guy's naming of the clips is completely bizarre.
DevelopmentArrested said:
I had some positive things to say about the story and presentation otherwise, but you failed to quote that. I'm not 100% troll.
I dig this a lot, and am gonna keep going with it when it's released. I just had a chance to try it for a few hours.I was just worried that UC2 was going to spoil my enjoyment of future action titles, and lo and behold, I find myself drawing comparisons all the time this month as I play new games. It's disappointing and I don't know how to shake it, haha.
Can somebody please explain to me what these extra maps are all about? Are they related to these new hidden Prince of Persia-esque areas in AC2 that you free-run through for treasure 'n' such? Or do they come with new assassination missions?
I've already got the MA Edition preordered at Gamestop because I thought I was getting everything. :/
I've already got the MA Edition preordered at Gamestop because I thought I was getting everything. :/
Buckethead
Banned
The AC franchise is my favorite new IP this gen, probably because I'm a history dork, but I don't think I'm
going to be able to tear myself away from Modern Warfare 2 to play ACII.
Sorry Patrice, I'll get to it eventually. <3
going to be able to tear myself away from Modern Warfare 2 to play ACII.
Sorry Patrice, I'll get to it eventually. <3
ShallNoiseUpon
Member
Hard to pass up getting this for $30.99 (20 from MW2 and 5 from promo). Now I just need to finish the first.
indigo-cyclops
Member
Sai said:
Yes, they are the obstacle-like PoP areas where you find special treasure. However they aren't quite like the underground sections, they are actual landmarks that contain certain items.
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I also don't feel like it's fair to compare a PS3 exclusive to a multiplatform. Especially when the team that does the exclusive has folks responsible for R&D for first party studios; clearly UbiMon has trouble with the PS3 system, but they try as best they can. I applaud them for addressing the issues and giving us something much better than the first, with tons more substance. I understand how it can be "hard" to not compare, but I jsut don't think it's fair.
I know for a fact that the game won't look as good as U2, and probably won't look as good as the first AC. The bastards have added a TON of shit, comparing the world to GTA4 in terms of scope IMO. Let's give them the benefit of the doubt. Atleast they didn't rehash AC1 gameplay.
For me, the last few days are going to be tough waiting this one out.
indigo-cyclops
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Costanza said:
So does that mean Gamestop should have it on Tuesday, or Wednesday? It's always a bummer when they don't get Tuesday releases until Wednesday.
indigo-cyclops
Member
Ridley327 said:
EXCELLENT. Looks like I won't take my time getting up on Tuesday. How exciting this is.
killdatninja
Banned
Was browsing through tv and saw spike was airing a live action show... I forgot all about this game, even with the amount of games that were pushed to next year.
indigo-cyclops
Member
DrBo42 said:
Yea I saw that too, earlier today. I also noticed that the notoriety meter is a great addition. The bullshit that happened in AC1 is out. It IS possible to sneak by guards without them noticing this time around. I love the fact that day/night is in.
CloakedPuppet
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I have high hopes for this one and am really looking forward to picking it up next week. I'm even trying to finish AC1 first - although that may be hard since the last few missions are driving me nuts. I know it's a dead horse but the repetitiveness is off the charts! :lol
indigo-cyclops
Member
DrBo42 said:
The dyes are one of the things I want to experiment with as well
Someone also mentioned (I think in this very thread) that there are different capes. I know for sure there are different armor sets and what not. Lots of good things happening...
DrBo42 said:
The cycle is independant but missions will move time. Some mission might "tonight you're going to ... etc". Then when the mission start you will obviously be at night. Also if it's a mission at night but you take your time, the cycle continue and you can finish that mission during the day if you'd like :lol
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