while i liked the game, i can see the lack of focus the game have and lack of polish, they basically tell you "ok there are bombs, you can craft them have fun" and while there are the piri reis i think was his name tutorial missions for the bombs, they felt more like "there is no way you can fail" kind of mission, not something to challenge the mastery over a new mechanic, and the tower defense game while i liked it, could use a lot of work to be honest to balance it out.
Zero Punctuation: Assassin's Creed: Revelations
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You know, I was hoping by the title (I never bothered watching trailers and gameplay and shit) that this would finally be the last assassin's creed game. While the framework and concept is great, the gamplay... decent for a AAA (standing around and waiting to counter isn't my idea of a good time) There was a lot of potential.
With the word "Revalations" (also used as the title for the last book in the bible, which Assassin's creed started off basing itself around[sort of, with the crusades]) One would think that it'd be at a decent length to end the Assassin's creed series...
Maybe it's because I've stopped bothering, knowing that Ubisoft is desperate for cash to keep up with all of the other mainstream crap coming out these days...
In fact I don't think I've seen a line drawn under ANY game intellectual property within the last four years! Someone end SOMETHING closure please!!
With the word "Revalations" (also used as the title for the last book in the bible, which Assassin's creed started off basing itself around[sort of, with the crusades]) One would think that it'd be at a decent length to end the Assassin's creed series...
Maybe it's because I've stopped bothering, knowing that Ubisoft is desperate for cash to keep up with all of the other mainstream crap coming out these days...
In fact I don't think I've seen a line drawn under ANY game intellectual property within the last four years! Someone end SOMETHING closure please!!
I enjoyed the not one, but two, They Might Be Giants references in that review.
And... I suppose I enjoyed the rest of it as well.
And... I suppose I enjoyed the rest of it as well.
Personally, I find it more annoying that people get bent out of shape because someone who, while discussing a sequel, refers to incidents that occurred in its sequential and chronological predecessor(s). It'd be like getting upset at someone talking about Aliens while mentioning that Ridley was the sole survivor of Alien (whoops!). Unless Yahtzee is supposed to talk only about the mechanics in a (partly) story-driven game, which is anything but how a Zero Punctuation episode operates, it seems pointless to assume that the PREVIOUS game's plot points are a secret in the discussion of a current one. If you'll notice, he really doesn't give much away about the story in Revelations itself. What more do people want from him?ProfessorLayton said:
Want a technical, spoiler-free review? Read an IGN one. But wait. People hate those... probably has something to do with how vague they are and how little is actually said, as opposed to how much.
You didn't mention that you play as Altair.
But... That doesn't matter because the game wasn't very good.
Let's see MORE assassins, Ubisoft! Ezio was cool, Altair was kinda cool, but we need more characters. Let's delve into some random assassin circa year 0, or how about 1920's Chicago? Or how about modern-day? Or... SOMEONE ELSE BESIDES THESE TWO.
Game 1: Altair
Game 2: Ezio
Game 3: Ezio again
Game 4: Ezio with special guest appearance by Altair.
SOMETHING ELSE. ANYTHING.
But... That doesn't matter because the game wasn't very good.
Let's see MORE assassins, Ubisoft! Ezio was cool, Altair was kinda cool, but we need more characters. Let's delve into some random assassin circa year 0, or how about 1920's Chicago? Or how about modern-day? Or... SOMEONE ELSE BESIDES THESE TWO.
Game 1: Altair
Game 2: Ezio
Game 3: Ezio again
Game 4: Ezio with special guest appearance by Altair.
SOMETHING ELSE. ANYTHING.
Brotherhood's been out for over a year now. If you still haven't got it you can't really blame people for being blaze about spoilers at this stage.The European said:
While I absolutely love Assassin's Creed (2 is my favorite game of all time), and overall I still liked Revelations, Ubisoft definitely needs to start taking a 'less is more' approach to the next game (oh, and have a break year this time. While Brotherhood was brilliant this game was rushed in places and it shows). It's partially our fault. People bitched so hard about lack of variety in the first game that for every game from then on the number one priority was 'MOAR SIDEQUESTS!' But now I'm itching for some focus back. As for the story, I did kinda dig the whole 'Ezio getting older, tired of fighting, one last personal journey before he lays his demons to rest for good' angle. However, it suffered by not really developing into having anything at stake until right at the end, and by not having a villain anywhere near as good as Rodrigo or Cesare Borgia.
While in my opinion the core gameplay and cast were enough to still make me glad I bought the game, but I think someone at Ubisoft needs a slap round the head and to have it explained to them just why AC2 is still the best in the series by a mile.
He needs to write that review too before he can record and upload it, you knowMichaelMaverick said:
OT: This game's been laying in my back log since the 15 of November. Got done with my last final today so maybe it's time i picked it up. That or finish Shadow of the Colossus... decisions, decisions.
Yahtzee hit the nail on the head with this game. None of this was exaggerated criticism like many of his reviews are. This was spot on exactly my opinion of this game. Now when people ask me why I don't like this game, I can just link this video. *stands up and claps*
Wasn't that the plan after II? I'm not very well-acquainted with the series beyond Yahtzee's reviews (and the occasional other reviews and descriptions I've read), but I get the impression that the developers saw how much money the series was raking in and decided to take a detour before they wrap up what was meant to be a trilogy and have to go back to the drawing board with a new franchise. Though why they decided to keep focusing on Ezio instead of just working more protagonists (I would add "and settings" here but apparently they did do that at least) into the mix is beyond me. Especially when they seem to be so eager to incorporate more modern weaponry into the series.putowtin said:
Can't help but agree that they need to move on but, like him, I do enjoy it I just feel its more of the same.
Funny review as usual!
Funny review as usual!
Having never gotten around to playing any of the Assassin's Creed games yet, I'd just like to say that the "dragging their feet like a leper with length of rope" line is officially replacing the "breaks flow" line from Burnout Paradise as my favourite Yahtzee metaphor.
Played the game for just over 3 hours then had to uninstall it. Was my first AC game and was shocked at how bad it was after all the praise through the years. Its no wonder Ubisoft is losing so many sales on PC.
From Dust
M&MH6
Anno 2070
AC:R
Played all 4 of these this year from Ubisoft, and they all had major shortcomings. They simply do not make a good product for the PC and consumers are showing them that. When will they learn.
From Dust
M&MH6
Anno 2070
AC:R
Played all 4 of these this year from Ubisoft, and they all had major shortcomings. They simply do not make a good product for the PC and consumers are showing them that. When will they learn.
BINGO! The big publishers aren't about making games like the devs of over a decade ago, they're about milking you for more money with as little work as possible. The first game had so much promise, but then devolved into the typical sequels and "social aspect" bandwagon, so you get ripped off.Yahtzee Croshaw said:
Ubisoft ain't worth supporting anymore because they've turned pirates into robin hoods who turn off the always-on DRM
