during the Third Crusade, when bloody battles are taking place in the Holy Land
You'll take on the role of an elite assassin, whose mission is to put an end to the conflict and carry out nine assassinations without getting caught
Editorial Review:
The first game in the Assassin's Creed franchise is set in 1191 AD, when the Third Crusade was tearing the Holy Land apart. Shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, the Assassins intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict. Players, assuming the role of the main character Altair, will have the power to throw their immediate environment into chaos and to shape events during this pivotal moment in history.
It’s easy to see why there was so much fighting amongst the console manufacturers to try and make this game a format exclusive. Where early launch titles may have disappointed this game not only looks like a next generation game but it plays like it too. Taken at face value the story casts you as an Arabic fighter in 1191, out to assassinate the nine Western leaders of the Third Crusade. There is more to the story than that though making it more than simple historical adventure it first seems.
Since it’s developed by many of the same team behind Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, it’s no surprise to find the game using many of the same ideas. With the bold claim that you can climb on or over anything in the game world that sticks out more than two inches, this allows incredible freedom of movement, with a style of acrobatics heavily influenced by Parkour/free running. The game also innovates in terms of combat, with each of the face buttons controlling a different area of the body, rather like a marionette. As such one button controls the feet, one your open hand, one your weapon hand and the other your head.
As an assassin stealth plays an important role in the game too, but here it’s often a case of hiding in plain sight as you mill around inside large crowds of people. Everyone will react to you realistically though, so if you go around pushing people out of the way, or even killing them, the crowd will react and report you. With stunning graphics and genuinely innovative gameplay this is destined to be one of the most important releases of the year. HARRISON DENT
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Good but Flawed Assassin's Creed passed me by during its initial release, which was odd considering I have an interest in the Crusades and the Medieval period. When I did get to learn about it I avoided it because of the fairly negative reviews. Eventually my cousin got a hold of the game, and I felt impressed enough by the small demonstration that I brought a copy too.
While I certainly enjoyed the game, I do understand that the game's detractors do make a valid criticism of its gameplay. It's worth covering... more info
AMAZING!!! this game is a fun packed ride of all types. Killing, free-running, climbing, skill, chase, missions, a great story and easy to get used to controls... All in all this could be one of the best games on the PS3.
Not what it Seems Before you buy this game I must say, this game is nothing like I thought it was going to be, that doesn't automatically mean bad..it's good but very different. Playing as Altair is unique and I was close to giving this game 4 stars because it is quite repetative. For the first day I played this game, I loved it. I climbed buildings and stabbed people for no reason - great. As the game progresses however, the small map doesn't come in handy at all.
I really wanted to like this game but I just couldn't... more info
So good I bought it twice Well, no I didn't. I rented it for the 360 and I've just bought it from Play for my PS3 (for £10, not the £46 advertised here). Yes, it does get a little repetative, but it's still the best looking game out there. If you want to see just what that box under your telly can do, this is the best way to go about it.
