JohnnySasaki86
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I completely agree. I think the beginning is great. Loving the game so far. I spent over 6 hours in the game before I got out of sequence 2, lol
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I completely agree. I think the beginning is great. Loving the game so far. I spent over 6 hours in the game before I got out of sequence 2, lol
SJRB
Gold Member
For all the shit this game has been getting with all the glitches and whatnot, the animations cannot be praised enough. Yesterday I fought a group of soldiers after luring them in a narrow alley. To my amazement Connor used all sorts of contextual moves like bashing heads against the walls and even parcour-running the wall while strangling some dude. It was amazing.
Animations overall are super impressive, I love how he moves through the trees or even walks through the streets, he has a very specific head tilt while walking that just looks awesome. I also totally love the posture when resting in the tree, how he casually lounges against the branch, so cool.
Another supercool detail is how you can pull out the tomahawk and casually twirl it around. Serves no real purpose but looks cool as hell too. Tomahawk is an awesome addition overall, I love air assassinations with the tomahawk much more than the hidden blade. Far more brutal.
I'm with you.
I kept hearing about the sequence
3 twist. But it was actually different then what I was thinking. "Watch Lee is a Templar...wait they all are?!"
Sure it's good... until you realise that you can't swing any weapon unless you're in combat. Can't even kill those pesky civs.
StunandStab
Member
^^^^^
Good to see some love in here.
Now, can someone tell me how to win Fanorona? Seems like these games are impossible to win... the AI is just godly
Good to see some love in here.
Now, can someone tell me how to win Fanorona? Seems like these games are impossible to win... the AI is just godly
I think the optional objectives sucks. It distracts people like me who are OCD about such things from the story.
I'm just at the end of sequence 2. It's a SLOW start, but I'm hoping it pays off.
As for multiplayer, I love wolfpack. I love it especially when you get people who know how to play. I hate playing with people who just run and kill, instead of run, fast walk, wait for others, and then kill (lol).
Finally, I hate not being to log in to play multiplayer consistently. Damn you "Ubisoft servers are offline" and "limited mode" notifications! It takes me numerous tries to log in.
I'm just at the end of sequence 2. It's a SLOW start, but I'm hoping it pays off.
As for multiplayer, I love wolfpack. I love it especially when you get people who know how to play. I hate playing with people who just run and kill, instead of run, fast walk, wait for others, and then kill (lol).
Finally, I hate not being to log in to play multiplayer consistently. Damn you "Ubisoft servers are offline" and "limited mode" notifications! It takes me numerous tries to log in.
ThaddeusMcGee
Member
You guys are not alone, I think this is pretty excellent as well. So far feels kind of like Red Dead's Creed. I can see how people might complain about about the early stages, but I haven't been following the thread so I don't know what the complaints are really. The early pacing is slower, surely, so that newcomers can get into it, but since they changed all kinds of controller stuff anyway, I really didn't mind it. Clearly they're also trying to engage the player with the main character, and make him as strong a protagonist as the previous ancestors. From what I've played so far I think they've succeeded - I think I'm at sequence 5, where
Boston opens up and you can run around and do viewpoints, chase pages, etc.
I won the first Fanorona game you come across in the game and won without fully realizing what the fuck I'm supposed to do. :lol Fuck trying that game again though. So weird.
*OPENS UP A FANORONA CLUB IN TOWN*
Man once you get to Sequence 6, this game explodes in awesome. I still thoroughly enjoyed the 2 before as well, not so much the first 3.
MrCookiepants
Member
How do I access the PS3 exclusive stuff? Haven't seen anything yet (up to sequence 7)
Anyone else really enjoy exploring the underground? Lightning torches along the way, finding quick travel points and doing a few puzzles. I dunno. That was just a nice change of pace.
Then I go back up into the city and it's shit.
So much pop-in, spastic framerate, boring architecture and annoying bugs everywhere. Why is that when I'm trying to climb onto a roof from certain places it doesn't work at all? I have to shimmy along until the game lets me pull myself up.
Luckily the Frontier is pretty cool and devoid of ALL these issues.
Anyone else really enjoy exploring the underground? Lightning torches along the way, finding quick travel points and doing a few puzzles. I dunno. That was just a nice change of pace.
Then I go back up into the city and it's shit.
So much pop-in, spastic framerate, boring architecture and annoying bugs everywhere. Why is that when I'm trying to climb onto a roof from certain places it doesn't work at all? I have to shimmy along until the game lets me pull myself up. Luckily the Frontier is pretty cool and devoid of ALL these issues.
StunandStab
Member
I won that one, too, but the expert version seems impossible. It's like, if you and the CPU both have 4 pieces left, there is NOTHING you can do to win. Draw? Sure, maybe, but not win.
Yeah, I love this game- flaws be damned! Got up to Sequence 6 last night and today, I wholeheartedly expected to continue with story. But five hours later, and I've done nothing but explore, hunt, find feathers, fight on the high seas and attempt some of the
missions.
I absolutely love the Assassin HQ this time around.
As far as Naval combat goes, I really enjoy it. It's a marked departure from all the grand machinations of Templars/Assassins and there is some real serenity to sailing before all hell usually breaks loose. The combat may feel a bit clunky, but all the battles feel so gigantic- sails changing speeds, cannons firing everywhere and the sea tumultuously splashing while wind currents stray the course!
I also like some of the side activities in major cities. The
There's some real art in experimenting with tools in Connor's arsenal- with brutal killing animations to match. I've been surprised with the flow of the combat- rushing to take a shield before enemies fire, and running assassinations are always fun. The ease of combat from the previous titles completely returns- but this doesn't bother me. I think the controls feel slightly better after messing around for awhile (casually attacking just to practice!).
There is a lot of content. Along with hilarious glitches. But if you're at all a fan of this franchise, you should try it! I thought AC II was a huge step forward from AC I, and Brotherhood/Revelations were incremental steps to making the game better (MINUS Tower defense!) This feels like another evolution- I can't speak entirely on the game's narrative, but I like Connor as a character thus far. His willingness to defend his people and his interactions with others have been great!
Edit: I keep saying this but I also agree- it reminds me of Red Dead Redemption is so many ways that I love. That freedom to explore, the similar concept of "Stranger" missions, the beauty of the forest. It feels good.
Homestead
I absolutely love the Assassin HQ this time around.
Recruiting new artisans and traders is a great concept- both aesthetically and financially. Protecting the land from robbers, staving off soldiers attacking farmers, breaking up fights- you name it. I think the idea of Achilles' encyclopedia is great too. I've become invested on making sure Connor's home shall be well decorated! And having such a big area to explore in between city runs is pretty refreshing.
As far as Naval combat goes, I really enjoy it. It's a marked departure from all the grand machinations of Templars/Assassins and there is some real serenity to sailing before all hell usually breaks loose. The combat may feel a bit clunky, but all the battles feel so gigantic- sails changing speeds, cannons firing everywhere and the sea tumultuously splashing while wind currents stray the course!
I also like some of the side activities in major cities. The
Frontier missions are hilarious- like strange investigations based on hearsay, that are actually really humorous! The Kraken, the UFO, I can't wait to see what's next. And casually attacking a Fort really helped me solidify/understand the fight mechanics.
There is a lot of content. Along with hilarious glitches. But if you're at all a fan of this franchise, you should try it! I thought AC II was a huge step forward from AC I, and Brotherhood/Revelations were incremental steps to making the game better (MINUS Tower defense!) This feels like another evolution- I can't speak entirely on the game's narrative, but I like Connor as a character thus far. His willingness to defend his people and his interactions with others have been great!
Edit: I keep saying this but I also agree- it reminds me of Red Dead Redemption is so many ways that I love. That freedom to explore, the similar concept of "Stranger" missions, the beauty of the forest. It feels good.
Boston sucks ass, IMO. Finally got to go through New York and I love it. It actually has atmosphere.
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The post a few above made me realise something. I got the Freedom Edition and apparently it came with a few single player missions... I'm up to sequence 9 and have no idea what they are / how to access them. Do we have to go hunting for them in the Frontier or something?
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The post a few above made me realise something. I got the Freedom Edition and apparently it came with a few single player missions... I'm up to sequence 9 and have no idea what they are / how to access them. Do we have to go hunting for them in the Frontier or something?
Meatvillain
Banned
I'm one of the few that felt Revelations' model was an improvement (whilst still looking like the same character) but this latest change is one for the worse, even if it's closer to the male model they based Desmond on.
Fix The Scientist
Member
How is the framerate in
? Better than Boston?
New York
edgardavids
Member
yeah im having alot of trouble with the combat. How in hell did they make it worse than in AC2? And its not like its a complex battle system or anything....
George Washington burnt the village, lee wasn't involved
Its like the plot actually making sense was a secondary priority and the foremost consideration was getting connor at all of the famous battles in the revolutionary war.
What a disappointment.
Wind's Howling
Member
I feel the same way.
I can understand why people are hating on this game considering the lack of polish in a lot of things especially when climbing and fighting, but the overall game feels just right.
Different time, different places, better story, better characters, improved climbing, improved animations, added weather effects, hunting etc.
The only thing I dislike is that they completely removed the option to improve your armor.
you don't even need to go further beyond the intro to have a great example of what I mean. The Opera House scene was insane from a production value perspective; the on going play and opera singing in the bankground, the huge throngs of people in the crowd. Then, when you get to the boat in the intro,
that whole segment in the storm, with the ocean raging, rain spattering everywhere, people rushing to and fro to try to keep the ship going.
GTA also has very high production values and so does RDR, though, so it's not like saying one game has high production values means another doesn't. But I would say AC3 takes the cake here.
SJRB
Gold Member
Haha I was bothered by the exact opposite - how the fuck does Connor know
Haytham was his father? How does Connor even recognize him? It's not like he had a picture or anything to go by.
That part in Sequence 5 at the town hall was so random for this reason.
That part in Sequence 5 at the town hall was so random for this reason.
I assume
his mother told him who he was, and Achilles had his portrait. Haytham's knowledge is much more random and a gaping plot hole.
I have no idea on strategy here but I atleast understand how it's played...what about that Nine Men whatever the hell? I have no clue what's happening there. Once you can start sliding pieces I just lose everything and have no idea what to do.
StunandStab
Member
Haha, it took a while, but I finally won a game of expert Fanorona. It was down to 1 piece for my opponent and two for me. I managed to corner his last piece for the win.
I'm not sure which one you're talking about... is that the one where you have to get straight lines (mills?) and then you get to take away one of your opponent's pieces? I played that one in sequence 1 and I hated it... took me forever to win
I've got about 71% completion for the liberation missions in North Boston. There's no white liberation icon left on the map, only the black one where Duncan is located. But I can't talk to him. What am I missing?
Not really a spoiler, but tagged just in case. Just some minor stuff about the HQ.
I don't get why they removed the ability to draw and use weapons on the loading screen. No big deal, I'm just wondering as I don't see any reason. By the way: holy shit this game loads fast (XB360, installed).
And why did they feel they needed to redesign Shaun and Rebecca?
Not really a spoiler, but tagged just in case. Just some minor stuff about the HQ.
Also, I don't really get Achilles' encyclopedia. Who I am supposed to scan? It says "invalid target" for people who have an icon on the map and doesn't do anything for the others. So far I have scanned only I think three or four people. I'm in sequence 9 and did every sidequest and homestead mission as soon as they were available.
And I can't produce many goods as I seem to miss most of the inhabitants required for them. I just arrived in N.Y., I guess I'll find new ones there.
And I can't produce many goods as I seem to miss most of the inhabitants required for them. I just arrived in N.Y., I guess I'll find new ones there.
I don't get why they removed the ability to draw and use weapons on the loading screen. No big deal, I'm just wondering as I don't see any reason. By the way: holy shit this game loads fast (XB360, installed).
And why did they feel they needed to redesign Shaun and Rebecca?
LAUGHTREY
Modesty becomes a woman
How many sequences is the game total?
Razgriz-Specter
Member
BurnOutBrighter
Banned
Okay just finished sequence 3 and things are finally kicking into gear as Connor.
Hunting is kinda fun actually, it's like each is a mini-assassination contract. I cracked up the first time I air-assassinated a rabbit.
Hunting is kinda fun actually, it's like each is a mini-assassination contract. I cracked up the first time I air-assassinated a rabbit.
darkjedi187
Member
Started the other night and I'm a bit confused by the 1st and 2nd sequence. Who the hell is this guy and where's Connor. Hopefully I find out soon. Also who fed up Desmonds face!
theDeeDubs
Member
I feel like I'm the only one not frustrated in the stealth sections. I love them so far. Whistling, stalking in grass, and corner takedowns are a great addition to this series. Rev was the first time I felt the stealth sections were decent, but they've come even further with this one. It may not be Thief-level good, but I find it way better than say Metal Gear stealth.
I do find the gun controls a little wonky though.
I do find the gun controls a little wonky though.
BurnOutBrighter
Banned
The sidestepping animation when you're running forward and suddenly veer to one side.
Gets me every time.
Gets me every time.
Choke on the Magic
Banned
Just gave in and bought it yesterday. I'm really enjoying it so far. Some of the controls take some getting used to, but it's very enjoyable so far. A couple of glitches so far though that were a bit annoying;
1. Kill animations glitch and soldier will go from standing to instantly bloody and dead on the ground without the animation completing.
2. Riding horseback cause the frame rate to take a noticable hit.
3. Soldiers chasing you will glitch into a building, the ground etc.
That's all so far.
1. Kill animations glitch and soldier will go from standing to instantly bloody and dead on the ground without the animation completing.
2. Riding horseback cause the frame rate to take a noticable hit.
3. Soldiers chasing you will glitch into a building, the ground etc.
That's all so far.
BurnOutBrighter
Banned
That early mission shooting redcoats on rooftops - the mission won't progress unless you kill the rooftop enemies with your pistol or rifle. I tried climbing up and killing them, nothing happened.
Which doesn't make sense. Wouldn't it be easier to program "start next part of mission when all enemies dead" rather than "when rooftop enemies killed by bullets"?
Which doesn't make sense. Wouldn't it be easier to program "start next part of mission when all enemies dead" rather than "when rooftop enemies killed by bullets"?
Blue Ninja
Member
I love the animation for jumping over low walls and fences. Love it.
I've been playing a lot over the past few days, and the glitches have become a lot less frequent or noticeable. I've actually been having a great time with it, and I've been blowing through a lot of the side content and missions I have hard a hard time putting it down at night.
One thing that's not really clear to me am I supposed to be buying upgrades for the homestead or the boat? I don't really understand where I'm supposed to be spending my money besides at the general store.
One thing that's not really clear to me am I supposed to be buying upgrades for the homestead or the boat? I don't really understand where I'm supposed to be spending my money besides at the general store.
Mohonky
Member
Can some one remind me.....
At the end of Brotherhood
did they ever explain that? I can't remember it being explained in Revelations. Nor was it explained why
Also, is this supposed to be the final game in the series? I know it was supposed to be a trilogy to begin with but shits gone off the rails with the 'side' games.
At the end of Brotherhood
when Desmond is forced to stab the girl at the end during the sequence where they find the Apple of Eden
she could not be allowed to continue with Desmond?
Also, is this supposed to be the final game in the series? I know it was supposed to be a trilogy to begin with but shits gone off the rails with the 'side' games.
It was explained in the Revelations DLC.
Mohonky
Member
In DLC......great.
ElectricBlue187
Member
and Desmond. They look like hairless ape people or something. I don't know why they would screw with that, maybe some poorly thought out idea to make desmond look more native american? It's really weird
whyyyyyyyyyy
and Desmond. They look like hairless ape people or something. I don't know why they would screw with that, maybe some poorly thought out idea to make desmond look more native american? It's really weird
whyyyyyyyyyy
That honestly looks like a mask.
base shagohod
Member
You can lock on by holding L1 if you're close enough.. afaik.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
Explain it to me.
combat is awful, world is too big, quicktravel is just a series of loading screens that don't really help saving time... but the setting works better than i'd have expected.
got the feeling that i'll grow to love this game, but currently it's just average imo.
and the plot twist was soooo predictable
got the feeling that i'll grow to love this game, but currently it's just average imo.
OMG yes I thought I was just fucking stupid.