The Official ** Assassin's Creed ** Thread
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Originally Posted by JasonF
Stealth is not quite as necessary as it is in Thief, but in both games, you can use brute force to get through the game, and in both games, you're going to be much better served if you're sneaky. Assassin's Creed is far more forgiving when you do get into a fight, but at it's core, you're doing your best in this game if you never draw your sword.
Am I just "that good" at fighting (doubtful), or is there something else I am missing by not constantly having that "A" button pushed?
#377
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Originally Posted by slop101
I like the game and all, but this guy makes very compelling points on why the game fails.
Expectations are a bitch...
Expectations are a bitch...
And the ending sucked in two different ways:
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Anyway, like I said -- despite those criticisms, it was still a good and enjoyable game, and I'll definitely pick up the sequel.
#382
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Originally Posted by PixyJunket
I really liked the ending.
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apart from that, I thought the game was just okay. Good in general, but not quite living up to the hype for me.
#383
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I picked up the game when it was on sale last week at Best Buy, but it's currently sitting unopened on my shelf.
I don't think I've ever heard such mixed things about a game before. I am really struggling with whether or not I want to open it. I have a bunch of other games that could occupy my time, so I'm not hurting for a new game. But it was also only $40 and I had $25 in RZ certificates, so I didn't really pay much for it.
Maybe someone could help me. It seems like I'll like this game if the missions are fun, even if they are repetitive. For instance, I enjoyed the hell out of Crackdown, even though all I really did was kill people and kick cars on the interstate. I did not enjoy Spider-Man 2, because while the web-swinging was fun and climbing as high as I could (and jumping off) was neat, the stupid missions were way too repetitive.
So knowing that, will I like this game?
I don't think I've ever heard such mixed things about a game before. I am really struggling with whether or not I want to open it. I have a bunch of other games that could occupy my time, so I'm not hurting for a new game. But it was also only $40 and I had $25 in RZ certificates, so I didn't really pay much for it.
Maybe someone could help me. It seems like I'll like this game if the missions are fun, even if they are repetitive. For instance, I enjoyed the hell out of Crackdown, even though all I really did was kill people and kick cars on the interstate. I did not enjoy Spider-Man 2, because while the web-swinging was fun and climbing as high as I could (and jumping off) was neat, the stupid missions were way too repetitive.
So knowing that, will I like this game?
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Originally Posted by Draven
I picked up the game when it was on sale last week at Best Buy, but it's currently sitting unopened on my shelf.
I don't think I've ever heard such mixed things about a game before. I am really struggling with whether or not I want to open it. I have a bunch of other games that could occupy my time, so I'm not hurting for a new game. But it was also only $40 and I had $25 in RZ certificates, so I didn't really pay much for it.
Maybe someone could help me. It seems like I'll like this game if the missions are fun, even if they are repetitive. For instance, I enjoyed the hell out of Crackdown, even though all I really did was kill people and kick cars on the interstate. I did not enjoy Spider-Man 2, because while the web-swinging was fun and climbing as high as I could (and jumping off) was neat, the stupid missions were way too repetitive.
So knowing that, will I like this game?![Smilie](/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I don't think I've ever heard such mixed things about a game before. I am really struggling with whether or not I want to open it. I have a bunch of other games that could occupy my time, so I'm not hurting for a new game. But it was also only $40 and I had $25 in RZ certificates, so I didn't really pay much for it.
Maybe someone could help me. It seems like I'll like this game if the missions are fun, even if they are repetitive. For instance, I enjoyed the hell out of Crackdown, even though all I really did was kill people and kick cars on the interstate. I did not enjoy Spider-Man 2, because while the web-swinging was fun and climbing as high as I could (and jumping off) was neat, the stupid missions were way too repetitive.
So knowing that, will I like this game?
![Smilie](/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I loved Crackdown and was tempted to put it in last night. AC is a prettier game with more story but at it's heart it too is the same thing over and over.
#385
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Originally Posted by MasterofDVD
You got maybe 6 mission types. Each area you have the option of doing about 15 or so missions. So right there you can see you are going to see some repetition. Now factor in that there are 9 or so areas to the game. I found myself really hating most of the mission types, especially the timed ones, but I was still compelled to do each one. It's a fun game at the start but there seems to be little that is different from your first hour of play compared to your last hour of play....other than combat becomes much more fun at the end once you are capable of doing more.
I loved Crackdown and was tempted to put it in last night. AC is a prettier game with more story but at it's heart it too is the same thing over and over.
I loved Crackdown and was tempted to put it in last night. AC is a prettier game with more story but at it's heart it too is the same thing over and over.
Right now I'm leaning toward taking it back. But when I posed this same question to my guild while playing World of Warcraft, everyone who spoke up said they loved it.
Now granted, these are the same people that will run a 3 hour long dungeon 20 times for a pair of gloves, so I take what they say with a huge grain of salt.
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Originally Posted by Draven
Hmmm...that's a good perspective. I appreciate the response.
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Originally Posted by MasterofDVD
Glad I could help. Do you belong to any rental programs for games? If so take the game back ASAP. If you are having doubts there is little chance the game will end up being what you hoped it would be at one time. Once you return it then rent it if you can. You'll happier in the end.
Of course, then I go buy new games. It's a sickness, let me tell ya.
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Originally Posted by Draven
I need to start up my GameFly again, though it's hard to pay for it when I've got a bunch of games sitting on my shelf either unopened or only half played.
Of course, then I go buy new games. It's a sickness, let me tell ya.
Of course, then I go buy new games. It's a sickness, let me tell ya.
#390
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Originally Posted by Draven
I picked up the game when it was on sale last week at Best Buy, but it's currently sitting unopened on my shelf.
I don't think I've ever heard such mixed things about a game before. I am really struggling with whether or not I want to open it. I have a bunch of other games that could occupy my time, so I'm not hurting for a new game. But it was also only $40 and I had $25 in RZ certificates, so I didn't really pay much for it.
Maybe someone could help me. It seems like I'll like this game if the missions are fun, even if they are repetitive. For instance, I enjoyed the hell out of Crackdown, even though all I really did was kill people and kick cars on the interstate. I did not enjoy Spider-Man 2, because while the web-swinging was fun and climbing as high as I could (and jumping off) was neat, the stupid missions were way too repetitive.
So knowing that, will I like this game?![Smilie](/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I don't think I've ever heard such mixed things about a game before. I am really struggling with whether or not I want to open it. I have a bunch of other games that could occupy my time, so I'm not hurting for a new game. But it was also only $40 and I had $25 in RZ certificates, so I didn't really pay much for it.
Maybe someone could help me. It seems like I'll like this game if the missions are fun, even if they are repetitive. For instance, I enjoyed the hell out of Crackdown, even though all I really did was kill people and kick cars on the interstate. I did not enjoy Spider-Man 2, because while the web-swinging was fun and climbing as high as I could (and jumping off) was neat, the stupid missions were way too repetitive.
So knowing that, will I like this game?
![Smilie](/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Also, is there a general consensus about which platform the game is better on? I got a 360 version because of the achievements, but am rethinking it since my 360 is so damn loud.
#392
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I ended up taking it back. It was just too mixed, and between Super Mario Galaxy, Metroid Prime 3, Zelda: TP, The Orange Box, Rock Band, GH3 and COD4 sitting on my shelf, I just couldn't justify the cost for a game that sounded like a 7 at best.
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Originally Posted by Draven
I just couldn't justify the cost for a game that sounded like a 7 at best.
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To each their own, I played through it in its entirety and loved it. I finished with around 900/1000 achievement points. Only ones I am missing are the flags and templars but will probably just use a guide for that.
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Just an FYI, this game is on sale again at Best Buy this week:
$40 for 360
$30 for PS3 when you use this coupon - http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/2498/bestbuy1tp1.jpg
$40 for 360
$30 for PS3 when you use this coupon - http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/2498/bestbuy1tp1.jpg
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Originally Posted by ElementZ
To each their own, I played through it in its entirety and loved it. I finished with around 900/1000 achievement points. Only ones I am missing are the flags and templars but will probably just use a guide for that.
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I'm in the middle of Chapter 5 (Memory Slot 5) and I've enjoyed the game a lot. I already read the whole plot, don't check the Assassin's Creed article on Wikipedia if you don't want to read the spoilers, and I think it's a really interesting story.
I like the atmosphere, the story, the history. Playing the game I'm actually getting interesting on reading books about the crusades, or watching movies about that. I'm really that into the game.
I like the atmosphere, the story, the history. Playing the game I'm actually getting interesting on reading books about the crusades, or watching movies about that. I'm really that into the game.
#398
Originally Posted by Raul3
I like the atmosphere, the story, the history. Playing the game I'm actually getting interesting on reading books about the crusades, or watching movies about that. I'm really that into the game.
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Originally Posted by Breakfast with Girls
I had a lot of fun with it, too.
I didn't do the flags or kill all the Templars, but the game was consistently entertaining. I guess I just liked the core gameplay quite a bit. A solid 8/10.
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I still recommend this game to friends and when it's on sale I tell them it's worth buying but as with so many games these days I don't see myself enjoying it enough to pay full price for it.
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Originally Posted by MasterofDVD
I would of said the same score if I only played the first level. While the setting of the game and the story are outstanding it's very upsetting that the game's mechanics and characters never really evolve over the the game. The only thing that changes about your character is your fighting skills. You never learn new techniques or skills that help you when not in combat. While you should know everything because of your job in the game I felt that the game suffered a bit because you never evolve into anything other than a more skilled fighter.
I still recommend this game to friends and when it's on sale I tell them it's worth buying but as with so many games these days I don't see myself enjoying it enough to pay full price for it.
I still recommend this game to friends and when it's on sale I tell them it's worth buying but as with so many games these days I don't see myself enjoying it enough to pay full price for it.