Assassin's Creed

[RoyalBoyle78]

Re: Assassin's Creed

Hmm. Interesting to hear a dissenting voice.

Not to slam on anyone who has left impressions, but I find you usually have to wait a couple of days for the newness and the euphoria of a much anticipated game's arrival to get a real accurate view. People are initially wowed by new games, especially ones they have been waiting for. It's totally understandable, and I am sure I have been guilty of the same thing in the past.

And yet I still wait for each new impression with baited breath...

Yeah the game is new, but I am enjoying the hell out of it, I love the game a lot, it's such a beautiful to look at, and I do like the story right now.

[tanis38]

Re: Assassin's Creed

I played yesterday for a bit. Can't say I like the "twist" at the beginning much, but I don't know where they are going with it so I'll let it play out before I completely bash that choice.

I haven't done much but just explore the starting city and collect a few flags (I did the first eavesdrop and pit-pocket missions too). So far I am just floored by the visuals. The city is huge and really seems alive with all the civilians going about their business. Altair's animation is probably some of the most impressive I have seen in a videogame, especially when he is climbing and seemlessly adjusts to the environment. Simply amazing!!!

I don't know how I will feel about the game after 6 hours of gameplay (haven't even done 1 assassination mission yet) but so far I am still in the "awe" phase. Technically speaking, this game is fantastic. I stopped playing last night right when I was given my first real assignment and I had to travel by horseback to another city. The animation of your steed is unreal. I spent about 20 minutes just riding in the open plain.

When I arrived to my destination I was on a cliff overlooking the new city and its surroundings, and it was one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen in a videogame. I was on horseback, the entire city was before me (draw distance was fantastic), outside the city walls were lines of palm trees, the clouds above were casting shadows on the ground below . . . I really had to stop for a minute and take it all in. Amazing stuff.

So far, the game is a very unique experience. I can see how it might not be for everyone (some people might not enjoy that scenic city view like I did), but for those that do, it looks like it might be a winner.

[RoyalBoyle78]

Re: Assassin's Creed

I played yesterday for a bit. Can't say I like the "twist" at the beginning much, but I don't know where they are going with it so I'll let it play out before I completely bash that choice.

I haven't done much but just explore the starting city and collect a few flags (I did the first eavesdrop and pit-pocket missions too). So far I am just floored by the visuals. The city is huge and really seems alive with all the civilians going about their business. Altair's animation is probably some of the most impressive I have seen in a videogame, especially when he is climbing and seemlessly adjusts to the environment. Simply amazing!!!

I don't know how I will feel about the game after 6 hours of gameplay (haven't even done 1 assassination mission yet) but so far I am still in the "awe" phase. Technically speaking, this game is fantastic. I stopped playing last night right when I was given my first real assignment and I had to travel by horseback to another city. The animation of your steed is unreal. I spent about 20 minutes just riding in the open plain.

When I arrived to my destination I was on a cliff overlooking the new city and its surroundings, and it was one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen in a videogame. I was on horseback, the entire city was before me (draw distance was fantastic), outside the city walls were lines of palm trees, the clouds above were casting shadows on the ground below . . . I really had to stop for a minute and take it all in. Amazing stuff.

So far, the game is a very unique experience. I can see how it might not be for everyone (some people might not enjoy that scenic city view like I did), but for those that do, it looks like it might be a winner.

Nice Post, and I like your last part, and your right.... These type of games aren't for everyone, and if this is not your type of game, then you won't think high of it, I love these types of games, so I think AC is a clear cut winner IMO.

[The 24th Letter]

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The game is like Prince of Persia

true except you dont die as often as your jumping across buildings lol

[ThaGenecyst]

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Is it me or does the sun actually get blocked by the clouds and darken the area, then when the cloud moves away, the sun is back out?


Gotta love Dynamic Lighting

[The 24th Letter]

Re: Assassin's Creed

Man this game scares the crap out of me!
Its the little fuzzy screen affect thing when you wake up.....it makes me think my X-Box is going down......dont they say your screen gets fuzzy before the RROD?

I really had to put in another game so I could stop being paranoid!!

[grunt]

Re: Assassin's Creed

http://www.penny-arcade.com/2007/11/14#1195073220

Every person should read what this guy has to say. Its great when a reviewer posts his gamertag so you actually know that he played the game all the way through.

I didn't know Penny Arcade was that tight. I always felt from reviews that reviewers rushed through games or didn't finish games. Great read.

[tanis38]

Re: Assassin's Creed

Is it me or does the sun actually get blocked by the clouds and darken the area, then when the cloud moves away, the sun is back out?


Gotta love Dynamic Lighting

Yes, it is a VERY cool effect. Subtle, but very effective.

[DickDalewood]

Re: Assassin's Creed

Just picked this up for 360... paid $3.09 after two game trade-ins, a 20% off coupon, and a $2.05 credit... I'm so pumped!!!

.... Too bad I have to wait 7 1/2 more hours until I get off work...

DAMMIT

[USF11]

Re: Assassin's Creed

I liked this game for the first hour or two I played then I realized its too easy and repetitive. You dont have to abide by the creed at all for one. Once you learn the buttons you can take on an entire city and they cant stop you. The game takes no skill and its basically just taking up time to complete the missions which have no variation to them. Graphics and sound wise this game is amazing but I need an actual game to have fun and not just something to take up my time.

This game is great for that 8-10 hour experience. There is some repetiveness which kinda gets on my nerves. There should have been a system where you could buy power-ups and weapons. The cities are awesome but other then exploring there isnt alot to do.

So In a way this game kinda reminds of my ICO for the PS2 where it's a completely linear movie-like experience.

On another note, I cannot wait for GTA to come out even more now. The cities are amazing.

[Pared]

Re: Assassin's Creed

Hmm. Interesting to hear a dissenting voice.

Not to slam on anyone who has left impressions, but I find you usually have to wait a couple of days for the newness and the euphoria of a much anticipated game's arrival to get a real accurate view. People are initially wowed by new games, especially ones they have been waiting for. It's totally understandable, and I am sure I have been guilty of the same thing in the past.

And yet I still wait for each new impression with baited breath...

If you're a fan of amazing single player games, you shouldn't miss out on this... I know you enjoy quality games and Assassin's Creed is not to be overlooked.

I didn't think the 360 would ever get a game like this. It's a big reason why I preferred the PS2 over the 360: Amazing little (action/adventure) gems that are just memorable. I can't recall many of those for the original Xbox.

[Candyman5]

Re: Assassin's Creed

If you're a fan of amazing single player games, you shouldn't miss out on this... I know you enjoy quality games and Assassin's Creed is not to be overlooked.

I didn't think the 360 would ever get a game like this. It's a big reason why I preferred the PS2 over the 360: Amazing little (action/adventure) gems that are just memorable. I can't recall many of those for the original Xbox.

I really liked Indigo Profecy.

[Double Eights]

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Is there a way to save the game manually? I usually wait until I see it says saving on the bottom, before I log out.

Is there any other way to save?

[RoyalBoyle78]

Re: Assassin's Creed

Is there a way to save the game manually? I usually wait until I see it says saving on the bottom, before I log out.

Is there any other way to save?

I don't think so, I was looking yesterday.

[ThaGenecyst]

Re: Assassin's Creed

Not sure about saving manually but... the game does save a whole lot.. after every flag you get... side quest you do.. etc... i turn it off whenever i feel.. and when i turn it back on, i'm exactly where i left off (not exact location but in the city doing what I had planned on doing before I turned it off)