In the run was “Assassin’s Creed 2 highly praised by the press, but since the game appeared to pile up the awards at Ubisoft. Scores in the 80s, usually even in the 90 range are the norm. Metacritic.com even shows an average of 91% for Xbox 360 version at. The trade press is so agreed: “AC2″ is one of the best games of the year, yes, even the best in the last few years. But what is the action-epic is so special?
First, the setting. World War II, science fiction, fantasy, or a brutal present – more scenarios seem the developers of today no longer know. “Assassin’s Creed 2″ to be mainly located in the Renaissance, in the fascinating time of Leonardo da Vinci and the Medici family – who also gets to know you in person soon. Firstly? Yes, because actually the story takes place as already In the first part in a near future where you travel through a technology called animus in the past in order to pursue a massive conspiracy. And for this they traveled including Florence and Venice. And since we are already to point two: the graphics and atmosphere.
Anyone who has been in those two cities, feels at “AC2″ like a sightseeing trip. The game does play in the 15th Jahrhundet, but places like the Florence Cathedral, the Ponte Vecchio and the Doge’s Palace have been transformed in the last few centuries. Magnificent decorations on the buildings, smoking fireplaces, magnificent frescoes – every little detail has been incorporated to enhance the credibility. Add to that the living world: people roam the streets, swinging speakers are gossiping squares big words, painters paint the walls, women in the corner and their own acrobatic performances are commented from the surrounding passersby. Not only that, if you throw money on the ground, throw people out, and if you abmurkst a soldier, the frightened spectators a wide berth to make the corpses – including the interaction with the environment appears credible. The fact that the animation – whether in the cinematic cut scenes or gameplay – contribute almost frighteningly real, especially when you lead from liquid to lurches ahead, it almost no longer be mentioned. During the presentation of everything is perfect.
It is refined with a graphic that provides an open mouths. Especially when you take a look at a high vantage point moves (such as the observation deck of the Florence Cathedral), You realize that the “Assassin’s Creed 2″ display engine not only close to a lot of detail and an impressive appearance can, but also complex major cities along with hills, mountains, rivers and the sea.
And fun? Also, because Ubisoft has not sloppy. As in “GTA” and Co. can move freely through the world and take away from the main story a few side orders, feathers or looking to buy at stands. When the hero Ezio Auditor de Firenze not on foot goes to the varied jobs, he can also sail with a crew beat, with horses or ride a gondola cruise through channels. Freedom is the key. Even with the way how to do the tasks, you get mostly free hand. Those who prefer to sneak through the alleyways, hiding in crowds or concubines as a cover is just as committed to the goal, as agile acrobats who leap nimbly from rooftop to rooftop and in the tackle put guards around the corner.
Conclusion: “Assassin’s Creed 2″ can write pages and pages and would still not be able to cover all facets of this masterpiece. There is simply too diverse, varied and full of soul. But one thing is clear: the highest scores are earned, “AC2″ is a game that you may miss out on any account!