Assassin's Creed 2 Gameplay Video and Trailer

[Susurrus]

Found this video when browsing E3 videos yesterday
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-09-assassins-creed/50252
(there is another video related to it without commentary if you prefer)

Looks like the game is really shaping up well to me. Gaurds are no longer blind to hide spots and you no longer carry an armoury of weapons at all times - you have to steal them from enemy hands. This actually makes you a half subtle assassin this time around.

It also seems to me that the mission shown isn't a true assassination target and instead just a side mission hopefully, meaning perhaps all the pickpocket/eavesdrop crap will be replaced with assassinations.

I am really loving the weapons and gadgets shown in the video - 30 different types of weapon in the full game, smoke bombs, veichle sections, dual hidden blades and (from what seems to be the games opening cinematic trailer http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-09-assassins-creed/50141 ) a hidden pistol for those hard to reach targets.

What I'm most intrested in though is how Leonardo Da Vinci is being roped into this assassin background, as in the video the commentator says he is one of Enzio's friends and creates gadgets for you (perhaps he's like Q from 007 movies).

And THANK GOD they gave the ability to swim in this one - I was so sick of drowning in the Jerusalem sewers in the first Assassin's Creed.

So how do you guys think the game is shaping up and what do you think should/shouldn't be in it?

There don't seem to be that many advances over AC1, and those that are completely turn me off. I'd much rather just be killing stuff as a normal man than messing around with flying machines. Part of the joy of the fisrt one was the exploration of the city, and stuff like that kills it.

What's also VERY lame is that they appear to have continued to bookend assassinations with cutscenes. I could deal with it, if it weren't for the fact that the actual assassinations are obviously so scripted. I'd prefer something where you have to plan an attack, including taking into account your target's routine, rather than always confronting him in the same place. It meant AC1 had no replay value and I'm guessing AC2 will be the same.

Also, Desmond Miles is about the lamest character ever. :-(

I really really want to love this game.. When I heard it was set in Venice I was so excited.. but now..

 

[Kukakkau]

This game is going to be incredibly awesome! I'm looking forward to it so much!

But I have a dilemma, you see, Modern Warfare 2 comes out 7 days before and I'll be buying that also, Where am I going to scrape another $120 from in 7 days? '

They announced a release date? When? Only thing I've heard it quarter 4 of 2009

Yeah, November 17th, 09, Can't wait!

Ah cool. Thanks man.
See this is why having a birthday at the start of November rocks for gaming, get lots of money for all the sweet releases coming out. A week after Modern Warfare 2 as well - hah I'm so gonna fall behind on my uni work then.

 

[Sixties Spidey]

Creed one was a diamond.

The second one looks awesome. I wants it.

Diamond with rough edges, mate. As much as I loved the first, it's one of the most repetitive games I have ever played in my life.

 

[Fire Daemon]

It does look really good. The first was alright, it had somethings working out for it but most of the things in the game just lowered it's quality for me. Number Two however seems to fix these things, it should be a good game. I'm glad Ubisoft listen to their fanbase and critics.

yawn

I'm sorry but what sort of post is that? If you are going to post a reply you should put a little bit of effort into it. Tell us why you had the sudden need to yawn just now instead of just writing 'yawn'.

 

[Garzo]

I really want to love this game. I really wanted to love the first one, but it ended up disappointing me. Came close to being awesome, so hopefully the developer monkeys will have taken the criticisms of the first instalment on board and will produce the game the first one could, indeed should, have been.