[360, PS3] Assassin's Creed 2

[L. Scofield]

Sooo I'm looking at the new Game Informer right now, and it tells a few thing but only has one new image, the one we already have, the 5th one.

- You'll have a ton of new weapons to choose from including an axe, a hammer, a mace, a spear, 2 different sword types, a spear axe thing, and 2 smaller blades
- You CAN swim
- Da Vincis workshop is in the game
- Locations include Saint Marks Basilica, The Grand Canal, The Little Canal, and the Rialto bridge.
- The game opens in 1476, Altair is from 1191
- So you do indeed play as a new ancestor of Altair / Desmond
-You will see the countryside of Tuscany
- The "Auditore" family is mentioned
- The main characters name is Ezio Auditore de Firenze
- He is a nobleman of Florence
- Big characters are in the game including Machiavelli, Caterina Sofrza, and Lorenzo de Medici
- YOU DO INDEED FLY AND THERES A PICTURE OF IT.
and thats just what I got from the pictures. I'll let you know more details as I read more.
- Game will feature a new notoriety system that governs how enemy soldiers and people will treat you.
- You can disarm enemies and use their own weapons against them this time.
- each weapon has a special move.
- 16 unique mission types.
- No more ease dropping or pick pocketing missions.
- If you get beat up to much you will need to see a street side doctor to regain ful strength.
- Hidden objects (like flags in the first one) are there to uncover but this time if you track them down you will get in-game bonuses that make it worth your time.
- Items include, flags, statues, and gold coins and more that isnt mentioned.
- New enemy types with unique attitudes and weaknesses are present in the game. Archers are mentioned, as well as elite enemies, dagger wielders, "Brutish" armored troops with heavy armor and 2 handed swords and axes, and an intelligent halberd enemy will probe hiding places with their weapons if they think you're near by.
- While hiding in a hay bail you can assassinate people this time, but it may expose your position.
- You can still climb towers and ride horses
- The Lorendo de Medici assassination is in the game.
- There is now a night and day sequence in the game.
- 240 people are working on this title.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/genmessage.php?board=956858&topic=48999517

Screenshots (in video form):

http://www.screwattack.com/HardNews/041009

 

[suryad]

Oh man you have be freaking stoked!!!! Awesome find Scofield! It better come out for the PC as well!!!!

 

[RobertR1]

I have no idea but I'm excited!

 

[obonicus]

Oooh, so that' why the guy said AC had been Warrior Within'd.

 

[suryad]

One thing that is a bit odd about that picture is the fact that the assassin still has his 4th finger. Is not he supposed to be missing those to make room for the hidden knife?

 

[obonicus]

One thing that is a bit odd about that picture is the fact that the assassin still has his 4th finger. Is not he supposed to be missing those to make room for the hidden knife?

Yeah, that was in the teaser art shown earlier. Probably not the same weapon. Bit odd if they could engineer out the finger thing over time, Lucy/Kristen Bell in the first AC was notably missing a finger.

 

[Deepblue]

Not feeling the character design. I think it's the popped collar, v-neck, and beaded necklace...

 

[L. Scofield]

Yeah, that was in the teaser art shown earlier. Probably not the same weapon. Bit odd if they could engineer out the finger thing over time, Lucy/Kristen Bell in the first AC was notably missing a finger.

No, she just bended her finger for that particular scene.

 

[deepbrown]

LOL comedy outfit.

 

[DrJay24]

He looks like Prince went to the Renaissance fair, lol.

 

[Tap In]

man looking at the pics in Game Informer in front of me and thinking that AC was one of the best looking games of the generation, I really think this could be one of, if not the, best looking games ever when released.

According to the article they are addressing all of the issues form the first. could be epic.

and I don't worry too much about his clothes since you mostly see him form behind and when he's sticking a dagger in someone's neck I don;t think they care how much he looks like a poof

 

[Acert93]

According to the article they are addressing all of the issues form the first. could be epic.

As much as they indicate they understand the issues people ad with the first (A big plus) I am hoping for some sort of MP/Coop. No news on that yet but I think mimicking the general style of the SC 4 player MP or objective coop/competitive modes could be very cool.

 

[Need 2 Know]

Really looking forward to this game, quick question though and I honestly think its worth a decent answer but what do you think will be Lead platform for AC2?? - PS3 please

Cheers

 

[ultragpu]

man looking at the pics in Game Informer in front of me and thinking that AC was one of the best looking games of the generation, I really think this could be one of, if not the, best looking games ever when released.

I don't know about the best looking ever since we got some real tough competitions this year, but it sure looked damn nice from those pics. Will get it day one though since I enjoyed the 1st one.

 

[Kyyla]

Hopefully the gameplay will be actually enjoyable this time.

 

[tongue_of_colicab]

I do hope that they leave out the sci fi crap this time. I actually started playing AS1 2 days ago and it really is the lamest storyline ever. You cant come up with something worse even if you tried.

Oh and let them put in 1 exit button this time. Instead of having to go tru 3 exit buttons before you actually really exit the game.

 

[obonicus]

I do hope that they leave out the sci fi crap this time. I actually started playing AS1 2 days ago and it really is the lamest storyline ever. You cant come up with something worse even if you tried.

Oh and let them put in 1 exit button this time. Instead of having to go tru 3 exit buttons before you actually really exit the game.

On console, exit is one guide button away. And the sci-fi part is certainly there, it's what ties this game into the last.

 

[wco81]

As much as they indicate they understand the issues people ad with the first (A big plus) I am hoping for some sort of MP/Coop. No news on that yet but I think mimicking the general style of the SC 4 player MP or objective coop/competitive modes could be very cool.

Yeah we threw out some ideas for AC multiplayer before it came out.

They need to borrow from GTA4 and have assassins vs. targets.

Otherwise, this game is at best a rental.


Jade Raymond on board again?

 

[AlNom]

Jade Raymond on board again?

She left the company awhile ago IIRC.

 

[RobertR1]

She left the company awhile ago IIRC.

Stalker!