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Assassin's Creed II - The |OT|
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NullPointer
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If Bards are annoying you hit the high profile button (right-trigger on the 360) when they're in your face. You'll give em a small shove, they'll drop their instrument and walk away without even making a fuss. I've done it so often now its purely instinctual.
I finally beat the story last night. All I've got left is feathers, treasures and a few side missions. The ending was so-so, and will only be redeemed by whatever direction AC3 ends up taking. Whats funny to me is that rather than jumping right back into the game to collect the feathers and stuff I'm more likely going to go back and finish AC1 as I'm only about a third of the way through that game.
One question on AC2 though for fellow feather hunters. Is there a way to tell how many feathers still need to be found in each location? I spent about 2 hours in Florence last night without finding anything - not sure if I'm missing something or if I've found them all.
I finally beat the story last night. All I've got left is feathers, treasures and a few side missions. The ending was so-so, and will only be redeemed by whatever direction AC3 ends up taking. Whats funny to me is that rather than jumping right back into the game to collect the feathers and stuff I'm more likely going to go back and finish AC1 as I'm only about a third of the way through that game.
One question on AC2 though for fellow feather hunters. Is there a way to tell how many feathers still need to be found in each location? I spent about 2 hours in Florence last night without finding anything - not sure if I'm missing something or if I've found them all.
NullPointer
Member
Ahh DNA - thanks. I was surprised it wasn't listed along with glyphs and tombs in the Database. Thanks for the info.
My only complaints with the game now that I've finished it are the controls and some of the ultra-linear missions. The controls work for the most part, but when you really need them to work in a pitch perfect manner (chases and races especially) they are not only too touchy, but also prone to make the wrong "choice" on your behalf, and one single misstep could end up with you shimmying to correct your course, which takes fucking forever, or you know, you just jump off a 4 story structure and splatter on the ground. So, seriously, fuck races.
The linearity was also pretty annoying in some missions, especially in a game like this that gives you a silly fuckton of options and techniques. I like to use stealth as much as possible, and some missions that *should* let you be sneaky arbitrarily cut the world off, or even disable weapon options (what do you mean I can't use my throwing knives?). It comes across as fake as running into invisible walls in other games. Ubi should either open future missions up to more strategies, or use more story explanations why certain techniques or weapons are not available to you.
Regardless, its still my GOTY. Guess I'll save the rest for the spoiler thread.
My only complaints with the game now that I've finished it are the controls and some of the ultra-linear missions. The controls work for the most part, but when you really need them to work in a pitch perfect manner (chases and races especially) they are not only too touchy, but also prone to make the wrong "choice" on your behalf, and one single misstep could end up with you shimmying to correct your course, which takes fucking forever, or you know, you just jump off a 4 story structure and splatter on the ground. So, seriously, fuck races.
The linearity was also pretty annoying in some missions, especially in a game like this that gives you a silly fuckton of options and techniques. I like to use stealth as much as possible, and some missions that *should* let you be sneaky arbitrarily cut the world off, or even disable weapon options (what do you mean I can't use my throwing knives?). It comes across as fake as running into invisible walls in other games. Ubi should either open future missions up to more strategies, or use more story explanations why certain techniques or weapons are not available to you.
Regardless, its still my GOTY. Guess I'll save the rest for the spoiler thread.
THE Caffeinated
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How high does the Villa's income get once you've upgraded and collected everything? I'm getting a little over 10k every 20 minutes at the moment.
systemfehler
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I really hope the DLC will offer a lot of new stuff to buy ... maybe my own villa or something else big. So far this is really one of the best games I reccently played. The only criticism I have is as mentioned earlier the controls seem to act weird when you really need to nail a certain (time based) part. So basicly the games only fault is my own problem to stay calm during time based event 
ScrabbleBanshee
Member
NullPointer said:
I always just stole from the bards, they seem to go away when you do that too.
I finally finished the game.. UBI can take my money, because AC3 is day one. I'll have to view some Youtube videos on the ending, just wow!
I'm missing 41 feathers for my platinum. I have some maps, so I'll tackle that when I have the time.. Really awesome game, vast improvement over the first.. And of course I'll be purchasing both DLC packs
I'm missing 41 feathers for my platinum. I have some maps, so I'll tackle that when I have the time.. Really awesome game, vast improvement over the first.. And of course I'll be purchasing both DLC packs
ultron87 said:
What's even better is that
Borgia is reciting the Creed (in Latin)
indigo-cyclops
Member
daw840 said:Does anyone else fight almost exclusively with your bare hands? I just LOVE taking an enemy's weapon and killing them with it!
I've spent most of my days disarming guards just because it's so great. I was surprised to see that Brutes are among the easiest to disarm and kill with one hit.
Haint
Member
I like AC1 and 2, but this one still seemed really repetitive to me. It's like instead of doing 1 mission type for around 10 hours, you're doing 3 or 4 for 20+. Etzio's story was just a snoozer, nothing interesting about it at all. The truth, ending, subject 16, and out of animus stuff was a million times better than the Renaissance side kick bullshit that comprised 90% of the story.
Muffdraul said:
Fucking Looters!
They're Ass Creed's equivalent of beggars. I hate it when three to four of them approach you at the same time in the middle of the plaza. I generally slit their throats and leave their bodies in public for all to see. May it be a lesson to future looters who approach me. You will meet a swift end!
luxarific said:
Lol.
When you get in there the objective "Assassinate without being detected." I thought for a second that I would have to wait until everyone bowed their heads down or something. Then I realized that was silly. Do you have the range to shoot him from up there?
Also, didn't Ezio make the choice to not kill him during the second "I already killed you so let's have a chat scene?" That seems weird.
Also, didn't Ezio make the choice to not kill him during the second "I already killed you so let's have a chat scene?" That seems weird.
I just need to finish up The Truth now and maybe clear out some side missions.
revolverjgw
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Cool game, but even after playing for hours, it feels like one looooong series of tutorials. And why do I get the feeling I won't even need to use most of the mechanics I'm constantly being introduced to? Beautiful game though.
NullPointer
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If anything its almost too big.MMaRsu said:
And as far as all the various mechanics go, you'll be tested on just about each and every one. Hell, there were a few tricks I didn't end up using until the last mission, wishing I had really explored them earlier on.
Its good for extremely quick attacks, and looks cool. My favorite is the butcher knife. Just looks evil and painful, and has a sick coup de grace.Zachack said:
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ultron87 said:
Yes, I shot him
indigo-cyclops
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bdouble said:
If I use bladed weapons it's mostly daggers. Nothing better than a Renaissance man using a dagger on his opponent. I will say I'm disappointed with the designs of the short blades other than the Dagger, Knife, and Stiletto. The butcher knife? Bleh!
Reallink said:
I just finished the first assassination so I'm not very far in, but so far I feel the same way. Yes, it is an improvement over AC1, but not by a mile. It is still the same game that still feels repetitious, but I don't mind it because I loved the first game to begin with.
I also actually liked the Crusade setting more. It's darker and the feelings of being a lonely assassin fits the game better (even though the story was shit). This one seems a bit too happy at times and sometimes the humor can be campy. I can't help to think that they chose the Renaissance because of all the fuss with The DaVinci Code.
Hard to say its GOTY material for me so far. And I havent played Uncharted 2 yet. Still an awesome game though, very addictive like the first.
Troidal said:
I got a platinum on both games, and I'll take UC2 over Creed 2 anytime. Creed 2 is good, but it's very repetitive, and the game is very long. Nothing wrong with a long game, but when it starts to drag that isn't a good sign. I can't believe how many people are drooling over it and the story. UC2 is my GOTY right now followed by MW2, and Creed 2 would be 3rd at this point. I still haven't cracked into the God of War collection though.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Korey said:
It's pretty useful, you just gotta bolt the fuck away from the place afterwards.
I must suck at the combat or something. I basically just try to do counters, but I'll have a dude go for me and my counter doesn't do any damage to him at all; just the same animation of him blocking it 3 and 4 times in a row. It's incredibly annoying because it takes forever and gets me nowhere. I have no idea what I'm doing wrong.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
acevans2 said:
You should combo hit them, it's way faster and more efficient than waiting for them to attack you one at a time, you should always have a finger on the R trigger too though so you can counter any attacks coming from behind.
NullPointer
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I start with a defensive stance and get ready to counter right from the get-go, especially if you're surrounded or in tight quarters. Otherwise try and get some space and move so that you don't have anybody behind you. Attack the odd man out and try to get in as many combo hits as you can without getting within attack range of other enemies. In general, if they're big dudes, armored, or with heavy weapons, ready yourself to dodge and riposte, or attempt to disarm empty handed. If they're smaller, quicker foes, stay prepared to counter and make attacks when you have an opening.acevans2 said:
If you counter-attack but don't do much if any damage, use a dodge on their next attack and go full in. If you've managed to put one enemy out of position, or see one tired or stunned/surprised, use the opportunity to grab them - once grabbed, you can cut their throat or toss them into other enemies. If you're getting skewered by spears and halberds your best bet is to go hand to hand and steal their weapon from them.
The combat isn't perfect, but its got a nice rhythm to it once you get the handle of it. Just be prepared to counter/dodge/attack, or throw depending upon the enemies that attack. And remember that you can always taunt to compel the enemy to attack.
If all else fails, either break out of combat and take a different angle of attack, or my personal favorite:
smoke bomb the fuckers
Well, just finished. Pretty great but I've been playing for so long that I don't think I could take everything in by the end of it. 3 a.m. right now, but once I got to memory 10 I just couldn't stop playing :lol
Finished with all weapons and missions complete, 85/100 feathers (gonna be real fun looking for the rest D; ), but I'm still missing half the secret areas. What's up with that?
The story is less intriguing this time around, especially the ending. There's no mysterious hook like the first game had with the blood-spattered walls, which was a little bit of a disappointment to me. On one hand, it's nice to actually have something explained by a game's ending for once. On the other hand, not knowing what was going on at the end of the first game played a huge part in my anticipation for AC2. There are some things I'm curious about still,
, but it's not nearly a mystery on the same level as AC1. I'm still looking forward to the third game. Can't wait. Despite the exposition, the game does a great job of building up the tension and upping the stakes. Everything is threatened by the end, which bodes well for the potential of AC3.
Finished with all weapons and missions complete, 85/100 feathers (gonna be real fun looking for the rest D; ), but I'm still missing half the secret areas. What's up with that?
The story is less intriguing this time around, especially the ending. There's no mysterious hook like the first game had with the blood-spattered walls, which was a little bit of a disappointment to me. On one hand, it's nice to actually have something explained by a game's ending for once. On the other hand, not knowing what was going on at the end of the first game played a huge part in my anticipation for AC2. There are some things I'm curious about still,
like why the Abstergo logo was showing up inside the Vault
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Deleted member 30609
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I don't know what just came over me, but I got all the feathers, therefore getting all the achievements, in this game over the last hour or two. I used a map and got over 70 feathers in one sitting. What's wrong with me?
I guess I just like the general feeling that traversing the world feels, especially after playing through (the amazing) Sands of Time. AC feels like the natural evolution of that game's control scheme. I wish there was a wall-run, though; it feels so great in SoT.
I guess I just like the general feeling that traversing the world feels, especially after playing through (the amazing) Sands of Time. AC feels like the natural evolution of that game's control scheme. I wish there was a wall-run, though; it feels so great in SoT.
bdouble said:
I also love the move where Ezio slices the guy's throat and in one fluent motion turns to his next victim. Or if he manages to block your attack you turn around in a fluent motion and stab him in the gut.
I usually switch between the dagger and the hidden blades in fights. The move when Ezio crosses the blades through his opponent's neck is awesome and the multistab is ridiculously awesome it should be forbidden!
Solid warrior
Banned
yo, I guess i'm at the final mission in creed 2.
I've collected all the codex pages, put them all on the wall. and now it says it will allow me to unlock final memories. tried to use Eagle vision and rotated them to resemble the world map. but nothing actually happens. am i doing it wrong?
I've collected all the codex pages, put them all on the wall. and now it says it will allow me to unlock final memories. tried to use Eagle vision and rotated them to resemble the world map. but nothing actually happens. am i doing it wrong?
Solid warrior
Banned
solved it.neorej said:
i rotated the squares around russia, and it worked. thanks for the help.
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NinjaFridge
Unconfirmed Member
Damnit, im stuck in the white loading world place. I can move around but the game won't load the area i want to go to. Fuck!
Yeah, The Truth video wasn't a big surprise for me either. But the full sequence was satisfying to watch, and you don't get the full context of it until you beat the game in any event, so even guessing early what it was all about doesn't 'ruin' it, IMHO.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
Serious question:
As impressive as the Assassin's Creed engine is -- why do the Countryside locations look like utter dog shit?
Pop-up everywhere, terrible LOD issues, grass being drawn on the ground literally 2 feet in front of you, very flat lighting.
It's really annoying as the rest of the game looks pretty damn nice.
As impressive as the Assassin's Creed engine is -- why do the Countryside locations look like utter dog shit?
Pop-up everywhere, terrible LOD issues, grass being drawn on the ground literally 2 feet in front of you, very flat lighting.
It's really annoying as the rest of the game looks pretty damn nice.