Assassin's Creed 2
Assassin’s Creed® 2 is the follow-up to the title that became the fastest-selling new IP in video game history. The highly anticipated title features a new hero, Ezio Auditore da Firenze, a young Italian noble, and a new era, the Renaissance. Assassin’s Creed 2 retains the core gameplay experience that made the first opus a resounding success and features new experiences that will surprise and challenge players. Assassin’s Creed 2 is an epic story of family, vengeance and conspiracy set in the pristine, yet brutal, backdrop of a Renaissance Italy. Ezio befriends Leonardo da Vinci, takes on Florence’s most powerful families and ventures throughout the canals of Venice where he learns to become a master assassin. EZIO, A NEW ASSASSIN FOR A NEW ERA Ezio Auditore da Firenze is a young Italian noble who will learn the ways of the assassins after his family was betrayed and he looks to seek vengeance. He is a lady’s man, a free soul with panache yet has a very human side to his personality. Through him, you become a master assassin. RENAISSANCE ITALY Italy in the 15th century was less a country and more a collection of city-states where families with political and economic strength began to take leadership roles in cities like Florence and Venice. This journey through some of the most beautiful cities in the world takes place in a time in history where culture and art were born alongside some of the most chilling stories of corruption, greed and murder.
Game Discussion
Steam User 153
Such a Vibe
Assassin's Creed II is set in Renaissance Italy, and the attention to detail is impressive. Florence and Venice, are beautifully recreated. Exploring these locations feels like stepping back in time. The architecture and the culture are beautifully portrayed, making the world feel alive and immersive. The bustling streets, detailed buildings, and atmospheric landscapes contribute to a rich and vibrant atmosphere. The vibe of the game is truly captivating. Walking through the streets of Florence, you can hear merchants calling out their wares, see artists painting in the piazzas, and watch nobles discussing politics. The canals of Venice are alive with gondoliers singing, and the grand architecture reflects the city’s opulence.
Assassin's Creed II made significant improvements over the first game. The free-running mechanics are smoother, and climbing buildings are more fluid. Combat is also enhanced, with a variety of weapons and tactics to use against enemies. The addition of the hidden blade is a highlight, allowing for stealthy assassinations that feel satisfying. The game also introduced a more user-friendly interface and better mission variety, addressing the repetitiveness that plagued the first game.
Despite the variety, some aspects of the game can feel repetitive after a while. Certain mission types, like eavesdropping and tailing, are used frequently and can become predictable. The graphics are beautiful, especially considering the game’s age. The landscapes and cityscapes are breathtaking. The music is also worth mentioning. The soundtrack perfectly matches the tone of the game, enhancing the overall experience.
Assassin's Creed II is a remarkable game that offers a rich and engaging experience. Its strengths far outweigh its weaknesses. The combination of a compelling story, a beautifully crafted world, and enjoyable gameplay makes it a must-play for fans of the genre. Even with a few flaws, the game remains a classic and a significant improvement over its predecessor.
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Steam User 113
For who can't play this game cuz the uplay mfs shit thing, u need install ubisoft connect from official web first and then launch the game from ur steam library, steam need to ban 3rd launcher
Steam User 118
"It is a good life we lead, brother."
"The best. May it never change."
"And may it never change us."
Too bad that life has changed Ubisoft, and we will never see such an amazing and detailed games as before, AC 2 still remains one of the best games in game industry and I will never forget this experience from completing it.
Steam User 118
So this review is to save you some time. When you install "Assassin's Creed II" with Steam, you will get a prompt to install "Uplay" because Assassin's Creed II requires a third-party app. "Uplay" however is outdated and WILL NOT WORK. You will have to get "Ubisoft Connect" which is the updated version of Uplay.
So:
Uninstall "Uplay"
go to the ubisoft website or, if you want to save time, ubisoft.com/en-gn/ubisoft-connect and install "Ubisoft Connect"
You will also need an account. It's annoying as fuck.
Anyway, the game itself is miles ahead of the first Assassin's Creed. It is a great game and fans of the series will tell you it started an "Ezio trilogy" that is one of the best stories the series has to offer. If not the best. Idk. I haven't gotten to the others, yet. Cheers.
Steam User 62
" It is a good life we lead Brother. "
" The best. May it never change. "
" And may it never change us. "
That last one burts me into tears... Ezio series were the BEST AC in my opinion!
Steam User 97
HEY THIS IS AN IMPORTANT NOTE IF YOU WANT TO PLAY THIS GAME IN 2024, you HAVE TO DOWNLOAD "Ubisoft Connect" from ubisoft connect web in order to run this game. The Uplay which the steam provides after installing the AC 2 is now merged into ubisoft connect and no longer provides services, so don't install the uplay. After Downloading you will have to log in with ubisoft account. If you have logged in, when you press play button on steam, it will automaticaly open the ubisoft connect application and then run it from there.
I hope this helps for u guys
Steam User 30
I haven't played this game for 30 hours. I have been playing this game since I was 10 years old, I am 20 now. And this is by far my favourite game of all time. No words can explain how good this game is in my eyes. From the atmosphere, the soundtrack, the oil painting-esqe graphics, the architecture of the cities, to the gameplay, the parkour system that fits perfectly the cities that were designed FOR it, the simple yet effective stealth and so on and so on. I will admit - it hasn't aged perfectly. The optimisation of this game is awful, no matter how tough a PC you have you'd still stutter, and have no more than 60fps but it's fine because you can experience an easy-to-pick-up but hard-to-master game. There is so much to find and to love about this game and I would argue to the death about this one being the best in the series. Cannot recommend enough.