"Nothing is true. Everything is permitted."
--Assassins Creed --
Have you ever feel tired of playing games in good paths? Do you want to know what it feels like to be a wanted man known for his bad deeds in the eyes of society? then this is the game for you. As a game developer known for its great quality games such as Prince of Persia series, Ubisoft launchs the second entry in renowned action puzzle game, Assassin's Creed II.
Assassin's Creed has become a notable example of great action game, and has experienced enormous popularity since it's first launch in May 2008. The game centers on the use of a machine named the "Animus", which allows the viewing of the protagonist's genetic memories of his ancestors. Through this plot device, details emerge of a struggle between two factions, the Knights Templar and the Assassins, over an artifact known as a "Piece of Eden".
Assassin's Creed II, continued the struggle between Assassins and Templars through the eyes of new assassin, Ezio Auditore da Firenze. Different from the first entry which takes place in Holy Land Jerusalem during the Third Crusade War in 1191, this time the story takes place in Italy. The events happened during the Renaissance in 15th century. Ezio is a 17 year-old boy who has a knack for getting in trouble, the son of prosperous Florentine banker and undercover assassin Giovanni Auditore. He learns the ways of the Assassin after his family is betrayed and his father and brothers are hanged for false treason and thus seeks vengeance.
The search for the persons responsible for his families' deaths brings him across many historical places in Italy such as Monterioggini, Fiorentine, not to forget a small part of Rome. Unfortunately, you don't get to explore much of Rome since the mission required you to reach the destined place as fast as you can without wandering. As the original Assasins Creed game, this entry focuses on open world sandbox-style game where Ezio can roam freely in cities. Blending among citizens to avoid being caught by enemy guards, taking care of enemies using stealth tactics or just fighting directly, or exploring ruins and historical landmarks for getting treasures.
New from the last entry is Ezio's ability to use two hidden blades instead of one. As a genius, Leonardo da Vinci (yes, you know him.....it's THE Leonardo DA VINCI!), has created and modified Ezio's assassin weapon arsenal which can be obtained through various hidden codex, written by Altair Ibn-Lahad for his descendants. List of weapons available to use including dual hidden blades, poison blade and the miniature wheellock firearm, which are all based on schematics found in Altair's Codex pages. Generic swords, cutlasses, maces, axes and daggers can all be purchased from vendors in each city or otherwise looted from corpses (some items, such as spears and brooms, cannot be acquired from vendors). In addition, players are able to purchase artwork for their villa, obtain new armor as the game progresses, and even dye Ezio's clothing with a number of different colors. Other equipment includes larger pouches to carry more throwing knives and medicine.
Within the game, Ezio will be able to use Leonardo's flying machine(based on real-life plans by Leonardo) during one mission. The player also has the ability to control a carriage in one level, and can row gondolas, as well as ride horses at any point in the game where they are readily available between towns and cities. Additionally, the player can hire different groups of NPCs , such as mercenaries, courtesans, or thieves (these groups can be used to fight, distract, or lure guards, respectively). A day and night cycle has been added to the game, giving the game more of a sense of time, in addition to setting missions and events at certain times of the day.
Well, that's all there is in the new entry of one of the most popular action-puzzle game ever. If you want to know more, just sit back and enjoy playing the game yourself. HAPPY GAMING!!
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